“Leaders are made, they are not born; and they are made just like everything else has been made in this country by hard work.”

by Vince Lombardi

Our Goal

Team First motivates and encourages young men to aspire to high goals in the areas of academics, athletics, and social skills. We offer young men the opportunity to develop qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, competitiveness, and the drive for excellence through academic and athletic programs. We also establish support through teamwork with the family, teachers, counselors, and positive role models.

Team First is a unique concept in the world of athletics. We believe that sports, along with the relationship with a caring adult can be used to change an individuals life for the good.

Our goal is to provide individualized service and support to young men who have a desire to play football at the collegiate level. We want to assist you by providing the most effective service to increase your chances of getting a football scholarship. We want you to take advantage of all our resources and experiences in helping you get to the next level. More About Us ...

  Team First Services

Team First is a unique concept in the world of athletics. We believe that sports, along with the relationship with a caring adult can be used to change an individual’s life for the good.

Our principal mission is to:

• Prepare young men for life
• Provide an exceptional environment for exceptional training
• Provide an atmosphere and an opportunity for young men to breath life into their dreams.

Team First features many programs and activities, including:

Football Camp Director Welcomes You!

Dear Football Player:

The sport of football has given me many great experiences and memories. I would like the opportunity to share the experiences which have helped to shape my life. The Team First Football Academy is a position-specific development camp. We will provide you with the opportunity to develop new friendships, improve your skills, learn the fundamentals, gain exposure for college scholarships and have fun.

You will be divided according to your age, weight and ability. Instruction will be provided by college, high school, and youth coaches as well as college football players. The staff brings a number of years of experience to the football field assuring you of the best instruction.

You will also have the opportunity to attend our Character Enrichment Program, This is the classroom phase of our camp, it is designed to enhance your character development skills. Some of the topics include: goal setting, decision making, leadership development and creating a plan for success.

It is never too early to start thinking about playing football in college, a number of my former players have played or are playing collegiate level. Take advantage of the opportunity to train like college players, and breathe life into your dreams.

Please give me a call if you have any questions or concerns (618) 692-6379 or send me an an e-mail: team1st@yahoo.com .

Sincerely,

Andre Collins - Camp Director
Team First

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