PANAMA YOUTH FOOTBALLWHERE DREAMS BEGIN

 

Introduction:

The development of football in Panama has been a roller coaster ride going up and down over the past couple of years with no true dedication to developing and growing the program but the mere commitment of running a league monotonously year after year. We are here to change that rule and just like we have tried to create memories and unforgettable experiences for our youth through the Panama Marlins All Stars program we will dedicate our time and effort to change the landscape of football in our country forever.

I hope that you too can share in our vision and rejoice in the satisfaction that together we built a program that will touch the lives, hearts and minds of all youth to come and serve to shape our future leaders.

Overview:

Panama Youth Football is an organization founded by over 40 parents, coaches and international football celebrities whose primary beliefs is that every child deserves the right to play football and cheer in a safe environment were the values of the YES (Youth Education & Sport ) principles and the 5 core VALUES of a TRUE athlete are employed.

The YES principle stands for our commitment to accept every child regardless of his/her academic level and help the struggling student with study skills, time management discipline and tutoring where necessary to bring their grades up in an environment where they can be proud of their accomplishment.

The (5) core values that to us represent a TRUE Athlete are:

INTEGRITY:  Positive internal traits that guide behaviorYou can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips. 

RESPECT:  Treating others the way you want to be treatedNever look down on anybody unless you're helping him up. 

RESPONSIBILITY:  The social force that binds the individual to the good of the teamYou can’t escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.

SPORTSMANSHIP:  Following the rules, spirit and etiquette of athletic competitionIt is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP:  Serving the greater good"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

It is through this focus that Panama Youth Football will place itself at the forefront of youth football and cheer developing and implementing a one of a kind program that will promote the growth of the sport that has existed in our country for over 40 years but because of diverse reasons has not grown to its true potential.

Panama Youth Football counts on an advisory board of international celebrities with diverse backgrounds in the sport of football such as:

NFL Players NFL Coaches Olympic Speed Trainers College NCAA Recruiters NFL Strength & Conditioning Coaches High School Division 1 Coaches College Division 1 Coaches

The purpose and reason behind our advisory council is to serve as a driving force to project and expand the league both locally and internationally. The program will serve as a stepping stone for other Latin American programs that currently have recently began and require the assistance of international partners who can assist in developing the sport within their countries.

PYF is associated with one of the world’s largest youth football programs and has developed a systematic program that will not only develop players but will also serve to develop coaches and referees. The organization has established programs to promote players both at the High School and College Level serving as catalyst to provide our young athletes positions on US teams and thus a step closer to achieving their dreams.

Concept:

The concept of Panama Youth Football was created by the same group of coaches who over the past 4 years have led the Panama Marlins All Star program achieve what it has today conquered. The Marlins which recently won the Global Division Championship in Orlando, Florida in December of 2010 have traveled constantly on (5) occasions since 2008 and have accumulated over 33 victories in 36 presentations including the Global Championship. Led by Coach Ernest Holland and his vast football experience both in Texas and Panama along with his prestigious background as the only coach in Latin America to coach NFL players such as:

Frank Davis Detroit LionsMichael Haynes Chicago BearsDaryl Gardener Miami DolphinsLeo Barker Cincinnati BengalsGino Winters Seattle Seahawks

and accompanied by his staff of experienced ex players and coaches Rene Reyna, Gerardo Garrudo, Herb White, Ivan Paz and Michael Mirrop the Marlins have perfected a system of teaching our players the requirements needed to win on US soil.

Through their vision and that of their Director Michael Mirrop the Marlins have delivered consistently year after year on memorable experiences which we know will live in the hearts and minds of our youth for as long as they can remember.

Amongst the most memorable experiences the Marlins have presented we can mention the following:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp 2008 American Invitational Youth Football Championship 2008 INVESCO Field Home of The Denver Broncos 2009 (28-6) Win at INVESCO field Denver Broncos Training Camp 2009 Notre Dame University 2010 Chicago Bears Training Camp 2010 College Football Hall of Fame 2010 Global Youth Football Championship 2010 Under Armor Youth Football Championship East vs. West All Star (3) Marlins Represented the East 2011 Presidential Reception February 2011 Global Championship Team

Marlins Travels:

2005 Hershey, Pensylvania 2006 Tampa, Florida 2007 Alpharetta, Georgia 2008 Wesley Chappel, Florida 2008 St. Petersburg Florida 2009 Denver, Colorado 2010 Chicago, Illinois 2010 Orlando, Florida Global Championship 2011 St. Petersburg, Florida East vs West Under Armour All America

Current Participating Teams:

International School of Panama Dolphins Pan American School Mustangs St. George Dragons St. Marys School Saints Episcopal Tornadoes Colegio Real Lions Costa del Este Wild Cats

We are currently working with (7) teams and will reach (10) before the beginning of the tryouts period which will begin the 11 th of April.

Age /Weight Divisions (May-July) 2011:

7 -9 90lbs Max Weight 10-12 120lbs Max Weight

Age /Weight Divisions (Sept.-Nov.) 2011:

12-14 160lbs. Max Weight 15-18 -------- Unlimited Weight

From Left: Michael Mirrop, President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli, Jan Michael Mirrop in the presidential palace of Panama 2011.

Headline of one of the news papers after winning the Global Championship Dec 2010.

Panama Marlins at the Presidential Palace Feb 2011 President Martinelli in White Center.

From Left: Michael Mirrop, Kevin Plank, Jan Michael Mirrop (AFCA Convention 2011)

Panama Marlins All Star Team and Coaching Staff Pop Warner Global Championship Dec 2010.

From Left: Jan Michael MIrrop, Big George Hennigan (Dallas Cowboys), Michael Mirrop

From Left: Coach Rene Reyna, Cesar Brathwaite, MIKE DITKA (Head Coach Chicago Bears), Michael Mirrop, Ronnel Reyna, Jan Michael Mirrop, Javier Stanziola at the AYF, AYF Under Armour East vs West All Star Jan 2011.

From Left: Coach Rene Reyna, STEVE MARIUCCI SF 49ers Head Coach, Michael Mirrop

Panama Marlins All Stars @ Notre Dame

Panama Marlins @ Chicago

Mission:

Our mission is to create a League whose purpose is to instruct our youth in the skills of Football where they can play, have fun, and make friends without fear of discrimination; where their "Dreams Begin"; and where all participating teams have an equal opportunity to develop and improve their abilities in an environment that encourages teamwork, individual excellence, mutual respect, and a love for the game of football. Vision:

Our vision is to serve as a catalyst for stimulating Football in Panama at every level developing programs throughout the whole spectrum of physical locations; to play a major role in teaching fundamentals, skills, proficiency, the concept of teamwork, regardless of race, color, creed, age, religion, or gender and the belief that when hard work determination and perseverance unite all dreams are possible.

Through instilling these values we strive to cultivate players with a strong sense of self, whose desire for excellence, compassion for others, and aspirations for self-betterment will make them valuable leaders and contributors both on the field and in the community at large. The children are our greatest assets and our top priority. Conclusion:

We exhort you and your company to become a part of the future of football and the accomplishments we will conquer together. Through your participation you are not only helping us build this remarkable program but you are also becoming part of the revolution the revolution of a sport that will allow kids the opportunity to conquer their dreams and goals.

We hope this brief explanation serves to introduce you to what we are about and where we will take this program in the near future. We hope to be able to provide your kids with the incredible opportunity to be part of the future of sports in our country and look forward to your comments and or questions. I can be reached at 6980-7074 for anything you may need and would like to meet with you personally to establish the program within your school system.

Thanks for your time and attention.

Best Regards,

Michael B. Mirrop

President

Panama Youth Football