OUR MISSION
The Future Chargers Football Program raises funds and resources to benefit the Crest High School football team and the youth and middle school feeder programs, ensuring a strong foundation and continuity in football training and values from a young age. We focus on enhancing the players' experience, supporting coaches, and promoting teamwork through sportsmanship and a love of the game. The money raised directly contributes to those in disadvantaged socio-economic situations, making football accessible to all who want to play.
Our youth school programs include Springmore Bulldogs, Boiling Springs Little Chargers, Township Three Rams, Crest Middle School, and Crest High School.
In the past, our program has supported purchasing uniforms, paying travel fees, feeding teams before and after games, purchasing software for watching footage, field maintenance, equipment replacement, coaches training and more!
80%
of surveyed parents of kids who play tackle, teamwork was the #1 benefit associated with the sport.
59%
of surveyed parents of current tackle players agree that discipline was a key benefit in their decision to play.
58%
of surveyed parents of current tackle players agree that tackle is a key way for their kids to stay in shape.
50%
Less than 50% of kids in lower income households (<$50k) play sports. Making it important for our program to exist.
**All statistics are from the NFL Play Football Website; Visit their website for more information
MEET THE TEAMS
The Crest High School football program, located in Shelby, NC, is a highly regarded sports program known for its commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
Currently classified as a 3A school, they compete in the Big South Conference. The program emphasizes the development of players through a focus on skill enhancement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fostering a community spirit around the sport.
The Crest Middle School football program, located in Shelby, NC, is a vital part of the community's football ecosystem. It focuses on developing young athletes by teaching fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
The program serves as a feeder for the high school team, ensuring a seamless transition for players as they advance.
The Springmore Elementary School football team is full of spirit and takes their development seriously. The program serves as an early foundation for the youth, preparing them for future participation in middle and high school football, ensuring a seamless transition for players as they advance.
It is also one of the elementary school feeder programs for Cleveland County.
To make sure that the sport is accessible to students at both schools, and to create cohesiveness in training methods the powerhouse combo of Boiling Springs Elementary and Number Three Elementary creates the dynamic Little Charger Mighty Mites!
This team truly emulates the spirit and values of the Charger Football Program by starting the process of molding young athletes and introducing them to the fundamentals of the sport.
The program serves as a feeder for the middle school team, ensuring a seamless transition for players as they advance.