Mission Statement

Portsmouth Youth Football and Cheer enables young athletes to excel in athletics while encouraging the value of scholastic’s, sportsmanship, and competition in a safe and structured environment.

The mission of  is to enable children to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, Pop Warner programs teach fundamental values, skills, and knowledge that children will use throughout their lives.

Objectives

To encourage and increase youth participation in football & Cheerleading.

To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all participants.

To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication, and a superior work ethic in the classroom and on the playing field.

Positive Experiences

PYFC has no tryouts or cutting of rosters.

Everyone participates under mandatory rules of play.

On-field coaching is allowed for younger age levels.

Individual awards are given only for academic excellence, not for on-field activities.

Safe Playing Environment

Players are matched by age levels.

There are strict mandatory equipment requirements.

PYFC provides extensive Coaching Clinics and Risk Management Training, for all rostered adults.

A full-time executive staff supports all local associations and assists in sound policy creation.