The Strong Center has partnered with Coach Airius Moore and Framework Performance Academy (https://fwperformanceacademy.com) to field an 18U Select team to travel to four (4) weekends of play (3 games minimum) and possible 7v7 tournaments as they may come available within the southeast.
Coach Moore from Framework is leading the way to provide training and competitive 7on7 play in the area. See a sample video from one of the tournament hosts (https://www.blazing7on7.com) below.
What is 7on7?
You may be asking..."What is 7on7 football?" 7on7 is a fun, competitive, non-contact way to play football. It is all passing and allows scoring both on the offense and defense (interceptions = points). The passing game in football takes a lot of time to practice and perfect--time spent during the fall season is often not enough to develop the timing and skills necessary. Spring (and Fall) 7on7 participation helps tremendously in this regard.
Who should participate?
Since this is a passing only, no rushing league, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and quarterbacks are all that's needed to participate on offense. On defense, the typical pass coverage positions are needed--linebackers, cornerbacks, & safeties. No offensive or defensive linemen are used in 7on7, but we have had some athletic linemen make the jump to play tight end and linebacker in previous seasons. We encourage players that will be playing in the fall and those that played this past fall to participate. Any players that want to improve their skills in the football passing game are encouraged to join us!
What does the season look like? - Due to COVID-19 the 7v7 has been modified, please send an email for additional information to [email protected]
- Registration will open January 15th.
Regular practices will start on March 8th, and we'll plan on practice once per week on Sunday afternoon/evenings for 2 hours between 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (TBD) at Fuquay-Varina Elemenatry School. Final team selections made by March 22nd (if necessary).The Tournament Schedule (subject to change) is proposed as follows;April 4th and 5th - Greensboro, NC - Blazing 7on7 Tournament (2-day) minimum of three (3) games.April - Local 7on7 matchup TBDMay 2nd - Charleston, SC - Blazing 7on7 Tournament (1-day) minimum of three (3) games.May - Local 7on7 matchup TBDOptions in May are May 16-17? May 24th-25th (Memorial Day Weekend)? - Fort Mill, SC - Blazing 7on7 National Qualifier or a Cam Newton 7on7 Event TBD (https://www.cam1newton.com/events/2019-7v7-tournament-series).June 19th - Raleigh, NC - NC State Team 7on7 Camp
What are the Costs?
The total cost for 7on7 participation is TBD which will include compression shorts and shirt, mouthpiece, league play fee registrations, and administration. Travel expenses are not included yet the team will work with participants to accommodate everyone and leverage best pricing and travel arrangement (ie. carpools). Financial assistance is available upon request through the registration process.
Do you have interest in other age groups for 7on7?
The Strong Center is interested in assisting with the logistics and administration to provide football in our area--please contact us if you are interested in pursuing team leadership. If you are new to the Strong Center, please register for an account so that information will be received for our spring offerings. Click the "Login" or "Register" links at the top right of the page to begin the registration process and join the Family!