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OverviewThe Bradenton Gladiators Football, Inc is a Federal Non-profit 501(c)3 Organization whose mission is to bridge the gap between youth and young adulthood by instructing and playing top quality football and positively developing our neighborhoods and communities in the Manatee and Sarasota County area. Additionally the organization will promote the development of leadership, character, sportsmanship, tolerance, discipline, and athletic ability. The Organization will nurture fitness, volunteerism, and a lifelong love of sports in the community. We will encourage and help those individuals who do not have a college education to go to or back to school and share in the dream of academic and athletic excellence. To strengthen the Gladiators’ relationship with the community, the Organization will participate in a mentoring program for at risk youth, host a minimum of two (2) community service activities annually, and manage a scholarship program for local individuals seeking education. The Bradenton Gladiators adult minor league football program was develop to give players more than another shot at football. The Gladiators provide an opportunity for the players to pursue higher education and help turn their lives around. The team will be comprised of men 17 years and older, from various backgrounds, and who reside in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. This newly formed team is a proud member of the Southern States Football League (SSFL). The Gladiators hope to provide quality family entertainment to our community. Our staff consists of volunteers from Manatee and Sarasota Counties that want to make a difference in their communities. Through community partnerships and the support of local businesses and organizations, the Bradenton Gladiators will achieve its goal of developing into a notable and worthwhile community-enriching program. The purpose of the Organization is to bridge the gap between youth and young adulthood by instructing and playing top quality football and positively developing our neighborhoods and communities. Additionally the organization will promote the development of leadership, character, sportsmanship, tolerance, discipline, and athletic ability. The Organization will nurture fitness, volunteerism, and a lifelong love of sports in the community. The Organization will encourage and help those individuals who do not have a college education to go to or back to school and share in the dream of academic and athletic excellence. To strengthen the Organization’s relationship with the community, the Organization will participate in a mentoring program for at risk youth, host a minimum of two (2) community service activities annually, and manage a scholarship program for local individuals seeking a college degree. Board of Directors The governance of the Bradenton Gladiators shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will be composed of up to seven (7) and no fewer than three (3) individuals. The following is a listing of the board officers: Edrick Sweeting Eddie Starling Patricia Johnson Charles Lee Ken Burton General Contact Information Bradenton Gladiators Football, Inc. Board Contact Information: Edrick Sweeting Eddie Starling Patricia Johnson Charles Lee Ken Burton
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The Southern States Football League (SSFL)The Southern States Football League is comprised of 16 Minor League Football Teams located through out the state of Florida. The teams include the Bradenton Gladiators, Polk County War Eagles, Miami Bulls, Sarasota Millionares, Lee County Spartans, St. Petersburg Sharks, Gulf Coast Raiders, Fort Pierce Fire, Treasure Coast Pirates, East Coast Reapers, Hernando Eagles, Orlando Rage, First Coast Generals, Jacksonville Rams, Florida Titans, and the Florida Barracudas. Each team is made up of locally talented young men ages 17 and above who did not make the college ranks and therefore could not go forward to the NFL, CFL, WFL, or Arena Ball. The love of the game of football drives these players forward. With the special coaching and motivation that we give them, the players are both exciting to watch and very talented at this level. They rise to the challenge of playing and behaving like the top athletes of the Major Leagues and are the pride of their communities. The SSFL plays its season in the Southern states from late January through the May, in contrast to the NFL and NCAA seasons that are during the Fall and Winter. This timing presents a wonderful opportunity to leverage more exposure from existing marketing campaigns relating to football (i.e. NFL, NCAA). The SSFL is diligently working on the expansion of the league to 24 teams and a National playoff tournament involving Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Mississippi. Each state would still play a regular league season with their own states, however there would be a play-off series leading to a much publicized minor league “Super Bowl.” National and regional companies will have the opportunity to take advantage of specialized promotions in different markets and gain exceptional value while supporting a unique non-profit cause. In a recent press release it was announced by Ron Real, President of the American Football Association (AFA) that the SSFL Commissioner Dave Rice was appointed the Southern Regional Tournament Director. Rice assumes responsibility for 99 teams in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Mississippi. Commissioner Rice will work directly in formulating a National Playoff tournament and communication with the NFL. Said Rice “I credit the prestige and reputation of the SSFL developed by our owners, coaches, and players with the appointment. The challenge to develop a National Playoff and bring the attention of our talented athletes to the NFL are positive steps to for Minor League Football and I am looking forward to assisting in these efforts.” The AFA consists of 716 teams in 62 leagues with some 75,000 active participants. For additional information on the SSFL visit their website at www.SouthernStatesFootball.com. |
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