Valley of the Sun Chapter
The Valley of the Sun Chapter was chartered in 1971 and is today one of the National Football Foundation’s largest and most active chapters. Our stated mission is “to honor the traditions of the game of football at the amateur level; to recognize academic and athletic excellence as well as community-school achievements at the college, high school and youth levels; and to conduct programs that further the character-building qualities of the game and fulfill a demonstrated need, especially to the underserved population.”
As a 501©(3) non-profit organization, we place great emphasis on education as it relates to effective, sports-based programming. We have been able to develop collaborative partnerships with other groups committed to promoting amateur football in Arizona where our combined efforts result in greater impact and a higher level of success. In a single sentence, our purpose is “Making athletics better for kids, and making kids better through athletics.
For the past 30 years, the Scholar-Athlete Awards Program has been our signature event when we honor Arizona college and high school football players for their academic, athletic and leadership accomplishments. We have recognized over 600 student-athletes from 178 high schools and 8 colleges, and since 1988, have awarded more than over a half a million dollars in college scholarships.
The Board of Directors have created the Valley of the Sun Endowment Fund to raise $100,000 or more to fund annual scholarships to deserving senior students.
In addition, each year we honor adults who have made significant contributions to the game and have distinguished themselves in later life.
The Chapter has promoted the candidacies of deserving retired coaches and former All-American players for the College Football Hall of Fame. Five coaches and eight players have been inducted. The most recent class is 2010 which included the late Pat Tillman of Arizona State.
As a 501©(3) non-profit organization, we place great emphasis on education as it relates to effective, sports-based programming. We have been able to develop collaborative partnerships with other groups committed to promoting amateur football in Arizona where our combined efforts result in greater impact and a higher level of success. In a single sentence, our purpose is “Making athletics better for kids, and making kids better through athletics.
For the past 30 years, the Scholar-Athlete Awards Program has been our signature event when we honor Arizona college and high school football players for their academic, athletic and leadership accomplishments. We have recognized over 600 student-athletes from 178 high schools and 8 colleges, and since 1988, have awarded more than over a half a million dollars in college scholarships.
The Board of Directors have created the Valley of the Sun Endowment Fund to raise $100,000 or more to fund annual scholarships to deserving senior students.
In addition, each year we honor adults who have made significant contributions to the game and have distinguished themselves in later life.
The Chapter has promoted the candidacies of deserving retired coaches and former All-American players for the College Football Hall of Fame. Five coaches and eight players have been inducted. The most recent class is 2010 which included the late Pat Tillman of Arizona State.
