Play Club, Play Paladin!
Paladin Football Club is a growing, competitive football program designed to develop athletes through every stage of the game — from first experience to high-level competition.
Paladin Football Club offers a complete development pathway that includes competitive flag football, girls flag football and tackle football. Each level is intentionally designed to help athletes build skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the game as they grow.
Paladin teams compete in local leagues and regional tournaments throughout the Southeast Valley, including Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa, Florence, and San Tan Valley, with opportunities for advanced players to compete at higher levels as the program continues to grow.
As a Christ-centered organization, we believe football should be played the right way. Our athletes and coaches are committed to competing with integrity, demonstrating sportsmanship, and treating others with respect both on and off the field. Prayer is a cornerstone of our teams, and we seek to use the game as a platform to serve, encourage, and positively impact others.
Placement onto a club tackle team is determined through an assessment, tryout or player draft.
Program Details
- Faith-Based Program
- Format: Tackle Football
- Ages: 9-13
- Season: August – November
- Practice Location: Discovery Park
- Practice Days & Times: TBD
The Tackle program also includes: Summer strength & conditioning, position-specific skills training as well as college exposure and recruiting 101.
Don’t miss our Skills Clinics on May 2 and May 30.
If you are interested in your child joining Paladin Football Club or if you have any other questions about our program please email [email protected].
Placement onto a club flag football team is determined through an assessment, tryout or player draft.
Program Details
- Faith-Based Program
- Format: Flag Football
- League Play: TBD
- Tournament Play: Various local tournaments determined by the coach
- Practices: Various locations around San Tan Valley
- Cost: Based on Individual Team
If you are interested in your child joining Paladin Football Club or if you have any other questions about our program please email [email protected].
Coming Fall 2026!
Meet the Football Club Director
Andrew Johnson is a retired firefighter and Arizona native with more than 20 years of experience coaching football at the youth and high school levels, along with over 15 years in strength and performance training for youth, high school, and collegiate athletes. His coaching philosophy is rooted in faith, discipline, and servant leadership, with a strong emphasis on developing both the athlete and the person.
He has held multiple leadership roles within football organizations, including serving as Vice President and President of East Valley Pop Warner, where he focused on program structure, coach development, and athlete safety. He also served as an Area Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, mentoring coaches and athletes while promoting integrity, character, and purpose through sport.
Married with five children, Andrew is passionate about building football programs that reflect strong values, accountability, and a Christ-centered approach to leadership, creating environments where young men are prepared to succeed on and off the field.
For inquiries, reach out to him at [email protected].
