About The Queens Falcons
The Forest Hills Football League, also known as the Queens Falcons, has been in existence since 1957. We are a not-for-profit, IRS section 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to the instruction of young people in the sport of football. Through the past forty-five years our program has developed from a small intramural town league to a five team, traveling program for approximately 200 children between the ages of 7 and 19 years old.Our football program is a favorable asset to the community. Through
love and dedication to the children of our community our coaches
lead the players through good example and stress education, physical
conditioning and a substance free body. Our Football program
provides a place for children to learn, build new friendships and
grow as individuals physically, intellectually and emotionally.
You supply the commitment, we'll supply the equipment.
Philosophy
Our philosophy is that football is an allegory for life. We feel that learning to overcome the adversity one faces on the football field emotionally prepares an individual for the adversity he may one day face later on in life. We, as coaches and mentors, feel that it is incumbent upon us to help children grow into well-rounded young adults as well as coach football.
Mission
- The mission of our program is to provide the youth in New York City an opportunity to develop talents and skills they will use today and later on in life both on and off the field. It is our belief that team sports are a positive way to foster racial harmony, community integration, and infuse the ideals of placing the team's goal in front of the individual's goal. Me first attitudes are discarded and replaced by an ethic of teamwork and a firm commitment to positive group interaction through individual character development.
- It is our belief that team sports generally and football specifically offers individuals the chance to build character, self esteem and team values by increasing a child's desire to strive for individual excellence while contributing to the team as a whole.