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St. Johns Athletic Association (SJAA) exists to develop young people through athletics, building the skills, character, and habits that outlast any single season, because how they grow matters more than how they score.
Founded by St. Johns families, for families
Development first, scoreboard second.
Our philosophy: development over outcome. Wins are welcome, but they are never the measure. We measure success by whether kids got better, stayed safe, loved the game, and grew into good teammates. This principle shapes every decision we make, from coaching to governance to how we spend every dollar.
The St. Johns Pirates were founded by local parents and coaches who believe youth sports should be about more than the scoreboard. Our inaugural season kicks off in Fall 2027 with Youth Tackle Football and Sideline Cheerleading for 100+ young athletes, with registration opening in Spring 2027.
We are an all-volunteer nonprofit (EIN 43-2268034). No one at SJAA receives a salary, and every dollar goes directly back to the kids—certified helmets and pads (which must be ordered by June 2027 at $140 per full player kit), uniforms, fields, coaching certification, and keeping registration affordable. No coach serves on our board, and every coach is background screened under Florida Statute 943.0438.
Most of all, we are a crew. Players, cheerleaders, coaches, families, and volunteers all have a role, and no one sails alone. We teach Character, Respect, Effort, and We Before Me—lessons that stay with kids long after the final whistle.
01 · Independent Governance & FL Statute 943.0438
Coaches Coach. The Board Governs.
No coach serves on our board, and every coach is background screened under Florida Statute 943.0438. Coaching standards and conduct are overseen by the Director of Coaching, with appeals reviewed by the independent Board.
02 · 100% Volunteer · $140 Per Player Kit
Every Dollar to the Kids.
No one at SJAA receives a salary, and every dollar goes back to the kids—putting helmets and pads on 100+ young athletes (every helmet and pad must be ordered by June 2027; one full player kit costs $140).
03 · Nonprofit Status · EIN 43-2268034
St. Johns Athletic Association, Inc.
St. Johns Athletic Association, Inc. is a Florida nonprofit corporation (EIN 43-2268034); 501(c)(3) application pending with the IRS. If approved, recognition applies back to our date of incorporation. Please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility.
Our values
Everyone here is crew.
CREW is how every football player, sideline cheerleader, coach, parent, and volunteer is expected to show up.
Character
Who we are when no one is watching.
Who am I?
Respect
How we treat everyone: teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials.
How do I treat others?
Effort
How we grow: our best, every rep, every day.
How do I work?
We Before Me
How do I put the team first? Team first, always looking out for each other.
How do I put the team first?
Coaches · Team Parents · Game-Day Crew
Every Crew Needs All Hands.
Whether you want to coach Fall 2027 Tackle Football, lead Sideline Cheerleading, serve as a Team Parent, or help on Saturday game days, every volunteer is background-screened and trained.
Tackle & Cheer Coaches
Certified, background-screened, and committed to the SJAA Coaches Honor & Youth Safety Policy—putting athlete safety and development ahead of the scoreboard.
Team Parents
Keep families informed on official parent-included team channels, coordinate game-day snacks, and make sure no family sails alone.
Game-Day Crew (All Hands)
Chain gang, clock operators, sideline setup, cheer check-in, and community hospitality.
Raise Your Hand for Fall 2027.
Sign up to join our inaugural coaching and volunteer roster. All coaches complete background screening, receive the SJAA Youth Safety Policy, and sign the Coaches Honor prior to Spring 2027 clinics.
Contact the Crew · Become a Founder
Reach the Board.
Questions about Fall 2027 Tackle Football, Sideline Cheerleading, Spring 2027 registration, or Founding Sponsorships? Contact our board directly.
- info@stjohnsathletics.org
- @StJohnsPirates · St. Johns County, Florida