Junior Development League Football is an alternative youth football program created to introduce and promote the game of tackle football to young players of various age, weight and ability levels in a manner that assures a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. All players enjoy abundant and meaningful playing time while learning to play multiple football positions. JDL Football is intended to promote physical fitness through healthy competition.   

Players compete against each other in equitable and competitively balanced situations. As a result, all participants in JDL football derive significant benefit from the experience by developing new skills, gaining increased confidence, self-respect and self-worth, all while learning valuable life lessons including sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment, acceptance of discipline and the respect of others.  

To accomplish these worthwhile objectives,  JDL Football Inc., under  licensing agreements with local community organizations, provides the tools, the resources  and the expertise to organize and operate a successful JDL Football program.

Currently JDL football is available throughout Northeast Florida. To learn more about the teams in your area go to our Team Central Page to learn more. If a team is not in your area, but you are interested in starting a JDL Football in your community, click here!