Taking the life lessons learned on the football field to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
The Football for Life group is comprised of coaches, former coaches and players who believe the game of football was instrumental to the success they have achieved in life. The founders and directors of Football For Life know from personal experience the vital impact of youth sports participation. Specifica
lly, participation in football can provide the experience of establishing a shared vision, working as a high performing team toward a common goal, and the tools to successfully transition to adulthood. Football for Life provides a program that stresses the importance of goal setting, focus, executing a plan, teamwork, resilience, critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership. We are excited to be making our first trip to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. In collaboration with head coach Sam Bravo of Pine Ridge High School, we are tailoring a program to best benefit the Pine Ridge H.S Thorpes football team. The program will include a 2 day coaching clinic with Coach Bravo's staff followed by 3 days of on the field lessons with the Pine Ridge football players. When presented with the idea by Football for Life founder, Joseph Pina, Coach Bravo stated "This has been exactly what I have been looking for to give us the competitive edge we need."
