Welcome The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

While it is the dream of many urban youth to play professional sports, the reality is that 99% will not attain this goal and instead may find themselves with a limited education and few opportunities. Aspiring youth need to be set up for success in life regardless of what happens on the field. Understanding and addressing this realism is why the PYFA was created.

Our objective is to provide our youth a comprehensive year-round, on and off the field curriculum administered in collaboration with the most well respected and accomplished firms in both athletics and academics with the goal of our youth thriving academically, physically, mentally and emotionally. 

Our program aims at empowering youth through 7n7, Flag Football, and other enrichment activities; while focusing on building confidence and teamwork skills. Our initiative engages youth individuals aged 6-18 in structured sports activities that promote physical fitness, non-traditional learning, social interaction, and personal development.

By providing a supportive environment and trained coaches, our program aims to enhance participants’ self-esteem, foster teamwork, and develop essential life skills. Our program is implemented in the East Germantown community, targeting at-risk youth who may lack access to sports opportunities. The program’s success is measured through participant feedback, skill assessments, and overall community engagement.

Why we want to partner with Philadelphia Public Schools (aka "The Public League")

• 23% of Philadelphia residents have graduated from college; Philly ranks 41^st out of the 50 largest cities across this metric
• 76% of students in Philadelphia Public Schools are from economically disadvantaged households
• 31% of students in Philadelphia school districts are from impoverished households; Philadelphia’s 25% overall poverty rate ranks the 6^th highest among the 50 largest cities in the country
•  37% of graduates of the city’s public high schools (not including charter schools) go to college immediately after graduation and about 51% do not go at all