Do everything with P.R.I.D.E.:
P - PASSION... Having the desire to compete and succeed.
R - RESPECT... Respect for yourself, teammates, competitors, and the integrity of the game.
I - INTENSITY... Giving 120% to the task at hand.
D - DISCIPLINE... Focus and persistence.
E - EFFORT... Striving for a higher standard, your personal best.
Mission Statement
We at D1 Bound Football Academy strive to influence and inspire PRIDE in our young athletes by focusing on personal growth, fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a competitive mentality.
About the Academy
In today’s society there are many issues surrounding youth sports. Diet, nutrition, training techniques, performance-enhancing drugs, discipline and guidance. Lost in the hype are the fundamentals and principles of sports.
Great athletes share these common traits:
- Balance - the ability to move and adjust in any direction at all times.
- Vision - always looking at things in a 180-degree field of view.
- Footwork - getting to the desired position with balance and control; moving your feet quickly and purposefully, no wasted movement.
- Strength - the ability to overcome physical and emotional challenges.
- Physical fitness and conditioning - stamina, endurance and recovery.
- Mental toughness - the idea of being able to push past failures by remaining positive and competitive through preparation.
- Self improvement - A desire to improve one self.