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Cougar News & Events
Pre-season Conditioning - June 8, 2010
Cookie Dough (Registration Fee Assistance) - July 20th thru August 10th
Car Wash - July 31, 2010
Car Wash - August 14, 2010
Raffle Tickets (Hoody Sweatshirt) - September 14, 2010
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Columbus Cougars Philosophy
We are a community of children, parents and coaches who want to learn and improve their football knowledge, skill and ability. Our goals are to develop and promote the principles of responsibility, hard work, sportsmanship, teamwork and fellowship within a safe and positive environment. To ensure that the individual growth of our children is enhanced through the spirit of competition, discipline and fair play, we provide a structured program designed to educate all participants in all aspects of the sport of football and cheerleading. The Columbus Cougar Youth Association is committed to providing a program that maintains the highest standards and promotes a fun and positive experience for everyone involved.
Parents -- we need YOU!
Parents your participation in our program is as important to us as your childs. Registration fees and concession stand sales alone do not cover all the cost of running these programs. Once the season begins there are many roles to be filled. We always welcome volunteers to help out in the concession stands, take donations at the gate, sell 50/50 raffle tickets, fundraisers, chain crews, team moms or dads, etc. . .
People can be divided into three groups
1. Those who make things happen
2. Those who watch things happen
3. Those who wonder what happened
Where do you belong?
1997 - 75lbs. USA Champion
1998 - 75lbs. USA Division Champion
1998 - 100lbs.USA Division Champion
1999 - 75lbs. USA Champion
1999 - 95lbs. USA Champion
2000 - 75lbs. USA Champion
2000 - 75lbs. (Dev)USA Champion
2000 - 95lbs. National Youth Football Champion
2000 - 110lbs.USA Division Champion
2000 - 125lbs.USA Division Champion
2000 - 145lbs.USA Division Champion
2000 - Unlimited USA Champion
2000 - Unlimited National Youth Football Champion
2001 - 75lbs. USA Division Champion
2001 - 95lbs. National Youth Football Champion
2001 - 110lbs.USA Division Champion
2001 - 125lbs.USA Champion
2001 - 145lbs.USA Division Champion
2002 - 75lbs. USA Champion
2002 - 75lbs. (Dev)USA Champion
2002 - 95lbs. USA Champion
2002 - 95lbs. (DEV)USA Champion
2002 - 110lbs.USA Division Champion
2002 - 125lbs.USA Champion
2002 - 125lbs. National Youth Football Champion
2002 - 145lbs.USA Division Champion
2003 - 75lbs. USA Division Champion
2003 - 75lbs. National Youth Football Champion
2003 - 95lbs. USA Champion
2003 - 95lbs. National Youth Football Champion
2003 - 110lbs.USA Champion
2003 - 125lbs.USA Champion
2003 - 125lbs. National Youth Football Champion
2003 - 145lbs.USA Division Champion
2003 - Unlimited National Youth Football Championship Runner-Up
2004 - 95lbs. USA Champion
2004 - Pop Warner Jr. Mighty Mites Champion
2004 - Pop Warner Jr. Pee-Wee Division Champion
2004 - Pop Warner Jr. Midget Champion
2004 - Pop Warner Midget Co-Champion
2004 - Pop Warner Midget Mid-America Region Champion
2004 - Pop Warner Midget National Runner-Up
2005 - Pop Warner Pee-Wee Division Champion
2005 - Pop Warner Pee-Wee State Champion
2005 - Pop Warner Pee-Wee Regional Champion
2005 - Pop Warner Pee-Wee Superbowl Div.1 Consolation Winner
2005 - Pop Warner Mighty Mites Div. Champion
2006 - 95lbs USA Champion
2006 - 135lbs USA Runner-Up
2006 - Pop Warner Mighty Mites League Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Mighty Mites State Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Mighty Mites Regional Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Jr. Pee Wee League Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Jr. Pee Wee State Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Jr. Pee Wee Regional Runner-Up
2006 - Pop Warner Jr. Midgets League Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Jr. Midgets State Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Jr. Midgets Regional Runner-Up
2006 - Pop Warner Midget League Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Midget State Champion
2006 - Pop Warner Midget Regional Champion
2009 - 105lbs UYA League Runner-Up
2009 - 125lbs UYA League Runner-Up
2009 - 145lbs UYA League Champion
2009 - 180lbs UYA League Champion
2009 - 180lb Highlights
2009 - Season Info
Head Coach: Tyrone Saxton
Assistant Coaches: Carl Brown, Dale Clark, Kris and Alonzo Saxton.
The 2009 Season for the 180lb team was an exciting roller coaster with a 7-2 season. The season included several victories, and a couple very down to the wire defeats. Fortunately, through their commitment to excellence and hard work, the 180lb Cougars rallied back through the play-offs. Round one was a revengeful game against the Vikings, for whom one of their season defeats were served. Perhaps, the sweetest revenge battle was for the UYA City Championship, where they grovelled and prevailed against the undefeated Raiders. This squad also made a national appearance at the Turkey Bowl Classic in Atlanta, Georgia winning a runner-up slot in the tournament against teams from across the country.
11/06/09 Cougars 20 vs Raiders 14 (City Championship)
10/31/09 Cougars 7 vs Vikings 6 (Semi-Final Playoffs)
10/24/09 Cougars 12 vs Buckeye 0
10/17/09 Cougars 6 vs Vikings 16
10/10/09 Cougars 0 vs Raiders 6
10/03/09 Cougars 6 vs Panthers 0
09/12/09 Cougars 40 vs Rattlers 6
09/05/09 Cougars 20 vs Warriors 0
08/29/09 Cougars 28 vs Saints 6
2009 - 145lb Highlights
Haed Coach: Michael Whitlow
Assistant Coaches: Mo Arnold, Jason Gober, Wendell Hooks, Brian Howell, Mark Johnson & Chris Strickland
The 2009 season was a season of continual improvement for this squad. Suffering its only defeat the first game of the season these young athletes learned quicly the importance of adjustment and striving for improvement as a team. A key turning point was a trip to Dayton, Ohio to battle a junior high school squad, where this team learned that heart surpasses size in a true champion. Claiming the UYA city championship against the undefeated Saints and serving up a "get-back" defeat to its only loss during the season, made for a memorable season for this 10-1 squad. The team also earned a 2nd place national championship title at the Turkey Bowl Classic held in Atlanta, Georgia.
11/06/09 Cougars 6 vs Saints 0 (City Championship)
10/31/09 Cougars 21 vs Vikings 0 (Semi-Final Playoffs)
10/24/09 Cougars 21 vs Buckeys 7
10/17/09 Cougars 32 vs Vikings 0
10/03/09 Cougars 21 vs Panthers 0
09/26/09 Cougars 50 vs Cardinals 0
09/19/09 Cougars 12 vs Sharks 8
09/12/09 Cougars 32 vs Rattlers 6
09/05/09 Cougars 18 vs Warriors 0
08/29/09 Cougars 0 vs Saints 6
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2009 - 85lb Highlights
Head Coach: Edward Carter
Assistant Coaches: Vicc Parker, Dane Clark
As with many young developing athletes, the unity required of new football players develops over time as is the case with the 85lb Cougars. With a 5-4 season overall, most wins were experienced towards the end of the season. Barely missing the play-offs was tough for the team, as their reputation was becoming more and more known as the team no one wanted to face in the play-offs. This squad experienced National success at the Turkey Bowl Classic in Atlanta, securing a runner-up title among several teams across the USA.
10/24/09 Cougars 6 vs Buckeys 0
10/17/09 Cougars 6 vs Vikings 12
10/10/09 Cougars 6 vs Raiders 0
09/26/09 Cougars 19 vs Cardinals 0
09/19/09 Cougars 0 vs Mifflin Sharks 7
09/12/09 Cougars vs Ratlers (win by forfeit)
09/05/09 Cougars 6 vs Warriors 8
08/29/09 Cougars 0 vs Saints 26
Nafzger Park
Columbus, Ohio 43232
Athletic Director: Alonzo Saxton (614) 622-1132
Commissioner: Tyrone Saxton (614) 313-7907
Administration: Maree Owens (614) 496-9771
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