The youth tackle division aims to develop productive members of society as well as good football players.  We use the newest techniques and instruction from a wide range of colleges and look to constantly improve the fundamentals of the game.



The program was started in 2001 to aid in the development of inner-city and underserved areas to develop their football programs and players.  It started in New York City with four sites and has grown eachyear to its current size of over 100 sites nationwide.



The NFL does not believe that every student athlete that goes through the HSPD program will play in the NFL, but we know that



we are making better firemen, better doctors, better parents and better overall citizens. In 2009, the NFL and The National Guard have teamed up through the HSPD program to build stronger communities that create opportunities for all individuals and families to succeed.