The mission of Sandy Springs Youth Football & Cheerleading is to deliver athletic programs for the children of our community that develop teamwork, physical conditioning, goal setting, sportsmanship, self-esteem, competitive spirit, and other positive attributes that will enable them to achieve greater gains in school, and in life. Additionally, it is our hope that the volunteers involved with our organization will set positive examples of how adults can give back to their community - - and in doing so, set the stage for the children we serve to one day carry on the tradition of service through involvement with youth sports.

Sandy Springs Youth Football & Cheerleading provides youth football and cheerleading programs for ages 5 –13. We work closely with SSYS Baseball & Softball, the managing board for baseball and softball programs at our park. The Saints carry a proud 42-year history into their 2007 season. At its peak, the program accommodated 400 boys and 250 girls spread across 21 teams. Fulton county commissioners have even been part of opening and closing ceremonies. It is estimated that 60-70% of the children involved in our programs go on to play at the high school football, many have gone on to secure college scholarships, and we are aware of three Saint’s players who had professional careers, including Miami Dolphins Line Backer Channing Crowder. Over the years, Saints teams have participated in post-season bowl games in GA, FL, TN, AL, and FL.

The program benefits from close relationships with North Springs and Riverwood High Schools. Coaches at these schools astutely noted that we represent much of their program’s future. The result is a free exchange of tapes, plays, training, and program development support for our coaching staff. High school even visit practices and games on a regular basis, and coordinate "game days" for SSYS athletes. Our players are also given free admission to the high school games by wearing their team jersey (adult chaperone required - 1 paying adult/four players or cheerleaders).

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