The first chapters began operation in 1959, and the network continues to expand behind the leadership of individuals with a passion for the NFF's mission of building leaders through football. Each year the chapters collectively stage more than 1,000 events, including coaching clinics, all-star games, leadership conferences, college nights and more than 100 scholar-athlete banquets. The NFF Chapter Network, spread across 120 outposts in 47 states, serves as the pulse of a nationwide effort to encourage leadership, sportsmanship and academic excellence among young football players. They deserve huge praise for helping to promote an amazing group of student-athletes who compete with the same competitive fire on the field as they do in the classroom." "Our grassroots network has never been stronger, and the passion of the individuals who lead our efforts is truly extraordinary. "The NFF Chapter Network awards season provides us with a chance to honor young players and football's unique ability develop these talented individuals into our nation's future leaders," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. 22 Directors of Athletics in attendance in 2013.49 Members of the College Football Hall of Fame in attendance in 2013.49 Divisional head coaches in attendance in 2013.
41 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches in attendance in 2013.3,500 high school student-athletes honored in 2013.More than $1 million distributed in 2013.
Covering more than 4,800 high schools and 500,000 student-athletes, the NFF chapters selected 3,500 football players, who on average boasted a 3.7 GPA, for recognition as the best and brightest for their combined excellence on the gridiron, in the classroom and as leaders in the community. IRVING, Texas (July 18, 2013) - The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today that that its chapter network distributed more than $1 million in scholarships during its record-breaking 2013 award banquet season, which runs from January to July.
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