NAUGATUCK HOUNDS
YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER
Building Strong Athletes. Stronger Leaders.
Our Mission
Naugatuck Hounds Youth Football and Cheer is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth through football and cheer. Our mission is to provide young athletes with access to high-quality training, mentorship, and opportunities regardless of their background. We believe that sports instill essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, helping young individuals grow on and off the field. Through community sports, partnerships, and volunteer efforts, we offer programs that focus on skill development, leadership, and character building. Our goal is to create a positive and inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive, compete, and reach their full potential . Join us in making a difference, whether as an athlete, coach, volunteer, or donor. Together, we can build stronger communities through the power of sports!
Empower Growth
GOALS
American Youth Football, Inc., established in 1996, is a support services organization, dedicated to giving back to communities by promoting the wholesome development of youth through their association with exemplary adult leaders in the sport of American football and cheer. Guidelines are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of learning with a competitive balance between teams.
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Dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models.
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Emphasis on learning, playing, and enjoying the sport while instilling high moral standards by stressing the importance of academic achievement and community involvement.
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Helping kids become leaders and teammates.
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Fostering confidence and a sense of self-worth, in players that extend beyond the gridiron and into the school, family and community.
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To prepare youngsters to face the future with sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, positive aspirations, academic preparedness and confidence. If we teach them positive lessons, such as playing by the rules, our young athletes will learn to live by the rules.
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To lend members support yet remaining NON-INTRUSIVE to local operations.
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To make youth football and cheer ALL-INCLUSIVE, by not excluding participants based on superficial factors (such as weight, finances or athletic ability).
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To encourage programs for special needs, at-risk and anti-gang groups, as well as the international football community.
It’s about more than the score
it’s about the journey - AYF
Meet The Board
Meet our 2026 Board of Directors for the Naugatuck Hounds Football and Cheer
Our board is made up of parents and community members who are passionate about creating a positive, organized, and empowering experience for every athlete in our program. Together with our incredible coaches, team parents, and volunteers, we work as one to keep our organization running strong, both on and off the field. We’re honored to serve this community and so grateful for the trust you place in us. Thank you for being part of the Hounds family. Let’s make this an incredible season together.
OUR SPONSORS
