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Warm up & welcome
Kids arrive, settle in, and get their bodies ready with upbeat movement games.
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The Warriors playbook
A big-energy program built for young athletes.
Warriors Athletics turns the after-school hours into a high-energy mix of fitness, flag football, and team-first fun for Florida children in kindergarten through 5th grade.
A session that keeps moving
Practice, the Warriors way.
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Skills in motion
Age-appropriate flag-football drills build coordination, confidence, and game awareness.
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Play together
Friendly team challenges and mini-games put new skills into action.
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Warrior wrap-up
Every session ends with a team huddle, high-fives, and a positive sendoff.
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October–December
12-Week Warriors Flag Football Curriculum
A 12-week October–December block that builds skills, confidence, and team spirit—while making room for the late-November Thanksgiving break.
Phase 1 · Weeks 1–4
Foundational Mechanics & Fun
Foundational mechanics and fun set the tone for a confident start.
Tuesdays
Kindergarten–2nd grade
- Fitness focus: Animal Agility games, including bear crawls and crab walks, to build core strength and body control.
- Football skill: Alligator Chomp catching with hands and arms away from the chest, plus point-the-shoulder, step-and-throw mechanics.
- Team connection: Name-Game Huddles, where players call out a teammate’s name before passing the ball.
Thursdays
3rd–5th grade
- Fitness focus: Dynamic warm-ups, ladder drills for footwork, and short-burst acceleration mechanics.
- Football skill: Basic route running with the 3-step Slant and Hitch, plus the 3-finger triangle catching technique.
- Team connection: Co-Captain Duos lead their team through opening warm-up lines together.
Phase 2 · Weeks 5–8
Teamwork, Strategy & Communication
Players learn how to communicate, move together, and make smart choices on the field.
Tuesdays
Kindergarten–2nd grade
- Fitness focus: Sharks and Minnows for open-field running, spatial awareness, and flag-pulling evasion.
- Football skill: Defending a player by mirroring movement and learning where the scrimmage line is.
- Team connection: Huddle Speed-Drills challenge kids to race to a designated spot and put hands in the middle within five seconds.
Thursdays
3rd–5th grade
- Fitness focus: Change-of-direction drills with cone shuffles and backpedaling.
- Football skill: Zone defense concepts and basic quarterback-to-receiver timing routes.
- Team connection: Design-a-Play gives teams three minutes to create a trick play for scrimmages.
Phase 3 · Weeks 9–12
The Warriors Cup & Sportsmanship
The Warriors Cup brings the season together with friendly competition and big sportsmanship.
Respective program days
Kindergarten–5th grade
- Format: Structured internal scrimmages with co-ed teams that stay together for the final four weeks.
- The twist: Teams earn extra points for high-fives, picking up dropped flags for opponents, and positive cheering.
- Final week award: The Warriors Sportsmanship Cup celebrates character, effort, and team leadership with individual medals.
What happens at Warriors?
No experience needed. Kids come ready to move, learn, laugh, and be part of the team.
- Fitness games that build coordination
- Flag belts, football basics, and playful drills
- Team challenges that celebrate effort
- A welcoming space for every skill level
Safe play. Strong confidence.
Our program is designed around age-appropriate activities, clear routines, and a positive environment where every child can participate at their own pace.
- Non-contact flag football format
- Structured supervision and clear boundaries
- Water breaks and weather-aware activity plans
- Encouraging coaching for every skill level