Where Ave Maria Kids Learn to Play — and Grow.
At IronRoot Athletics, we offer non-contact, non-competitive training for boys and girls ages 3–18. Whether your child is just starting out, looking to build on what they already know, or somewhere in between, we create a welcoming space for them to develop real skills while growing in confidence and character.
We serve homeschool and Catholic families — and every family who desires an environment where athletics supports the formation of the whole child: body, mind, and soul. Here, sport becomes a means for joyful discipline, virtue, and lasting personal growth, all rooted in faith and family values.
Programs with Live Capacity
Little Saints — Football
Built for younger athletes who are brand new to football. Non-contact, low pressure, and a lot of fun. Coach Andrew focuses on body control, throwing, catching, and how to actually move on a field.
- Mondays and Wednesdays • 10:00 AM • October 12 – November 18, 2026
- 60 min • 6 weeks
- Max 12 athletes
Youth Saints — Football
Older athletes start learning the game for real — routes, positioning, throwing mechanics, and conditioning. Non-contact and beginner-friendly. If your kid wants to play on a team someday, this is where it starts.
- Mondays and Wednesdays • 8:30 AM • October 12 – November 18, 2026
- 60 min • 6 weeks
- Max 12 athletes
Teen Coaching Practicum
First 2 weeks classroom (September 28/30, October 5/7), then hands-on coaching alongside your coach during football sessions.
- September 28 – November 18, 2026 • Weekly
- 8 weeks (2 classroom + 6 field)
- Max 8 athletes
A different kind of youth athletics
We coach the whole athlete — body, mind, and soul — in an environment rooted in virtue and joyful discipline.
Faith-Friendly
A Catholic understanding of virtue, respect, and prayer is naturally woven into our practices. Faith is the foundation of how we coach, not merely an addition.
Safe & Non-Competitive
No tackling. No cuts. No tryouts. No travel teams. Every child is seen, encouraged, and supported in a safe space where they can learn without pressure.
Small Group Sizes
Capped at 12 athletes (often fewer). This allows each child to receive personal attention and genuine coaching.
Fundamentals First
We teach proper form and mechanics that build a strong foundation — skills that serve your child not only in sports but throughout life. We meet every child exactly where they are and help them grow from there.
From parents in our community
"This is a great program. My son has been excited every day to go, and he's never shown interest in sports before. It has built his confidence tremendously."
"My son had always been afraid of the football, and within two sessions his fear was completely gone — now he asks us to play catch every day. Coach Andrew clearly loves the game and has a gift with kids."
"Well planned, engaging, and my son loves it. I love the six-week format — not too short, not too long — and the morning schedule is perfect with the Florida heat. Very happy with the skills he's learning and really all of it."
Ready to register your athlete?
Every class is intentionally capped so each child receives a positive, hands-on experience. Spots fill quickly — we encourage you to secure your child's place today.
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