Competing at a high level while building character, confidence, and community through youth sports.

801 Athletics, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) registered in the great state of Colorado, is powered by volunteers dedicated to providing young athletes with a safe, structured, positive, and development-focused sports environment through competitive pathways.

Our mission:

  • Build sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership & lifelong fitness 
  • Promote youth participation in athletics
  • Support mental and physical development

801 Athletics has begun the process of partnering with the Pop Warner Rocky Mountain Football League, providing:

  • High-quality league play
  • Optional tournament participation
  • Competition within Colorado and surrounding regions

As a new program launching in 2026, we will offer:

  • Tackle Football
  • Ages 7–8 and 9–10
  • Goal: Two competitive teams for Fall 2026

  • 🏈 50+ Years of Combined Coaching Experience
    • Experience across youth, high school, and competitive football supporting safe, effective development.
  • 🏈 Division I–Experienced Coaches
    • Our staff includes former Division I athletes with elite training and competitive insight.
  • 🏈 Student-Athlete Mindset & Character Development
  • Focus on:
    • Safety
    • Accountability
    • Leadership
    • Discipline
    • Academic responsibility
    • Teamwork
    • Respect & character
  • 🏈 Pop Warner Partnership (Structure, Not Identity)
    • Access to regional/national opportunities while maintaining our distinct 801 culture.
  • 🏈 Progressive, Age-Appropriate Development
    • Proper fundamentals
    • Football IQ growth
    • Age-aligned conditioning
    • Clear progression pathway
  • 🏈 Positive & Disciplined Culture
    • Competitive environment grounded in respect, effort, teamwork, and growth mindset.
  • 🏈 Clear Family Communication
    • Transparent expectations, development goals, and consistent updates.

Season Dates: Late July – October

What to Expect:

  • Teams formed by age/grade (2026–2027 school year)
  • 5–7 regular season games
  • 1–2 postseason games
  • Weekend games
  • Travel within Denver Metro, Colorado Springs & surrounding areas
  • Practices begin in July (typically 3/week)

Camps & Training (March–July 2026)
Pre-season development sessions.

Pre- & Post-Season Tournament Play

  • Optional participation
  • Costs/timelines communicated
  • Fundraising may be available
  • Not included in registration
  • No penalty for non-participation

Coaches & Rosters

  • Rosters update during registration
  • Finalized per 801 timelines

Interested in 2026 Season?
Complete the Intent Form (separate submission per child).
Note: Form indicates interest only; not registration.

email 801athletics.sports@gmail.com
Messages routed to appropriate board member:

Ross Gompert – Athletic Director

Jerall Moreland – President

Kevin Williams – Vice President

Kelton Hall – Vice President

Kerby Link – Scholarships, Donations & Education

Sachin Ahuja – Digital Media Administrator