RiseUp Winter Youth Sports Clinic
Event Details
When: Monday, February 16, 2026 (President's Day)
9:00 AM to Noon
Where: Union Pines High School Stadium & Practice Fields
Who: Open to all boys and girls in grades K-8
Cost: $55 per participant
*Payment plans, scholarships, and sibling discounts available!
What We'll Cover
Building core skills like speed, agility, and overall athletic fundamentals—skills that benefit all young athletes, regardless of sport!
- •Speed and acceleration training
- •Agility drills and footwork
- •Athletic fundamentals for all sports
- •Fun competitive games
Early Bird Special!
Sign up by January 30th to guarantee your athlete receives a participant shirt and personalized name badge!
RiseUp Tackle Football Academy
Is your child interested in taking their spring football skills to the next level? We are thrilled to present the 2026 RiseUp Football Training Academy! Our program offers encouraging yet intense sessions focused on football conditioning, character and team development, and football mechanics.
At RiseUp, our mission is to instill the essential qualities of mind, heart, spirit, confidence, mental toughness, and leadership – preparing young athletes for success both on and off the field. Players will be grouped by position to receive specialized coaching in offensive and defensive skills, maximizing their development in just five months of off-season training.
Program Details
Head Coach: Chris Metzger
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM
Throughout March, April, May, June, and July
Where: Rassie Wicker Park Turf Field
Who: Tackle Football Players
Cost: $155 per participant, per month
8 sessions a month - registration available on a monthly basis
What You Will Learn
This Academy will focus on the full fundamentals of football:
- •Footwork & Technique
- •Blocking
- •Non-contact Tackling
- •Offense, Defense, and Special Teams
Each athlete will grow in their knowledge of the game and raise their football IQ. They will learn the full rules, terminology, and basic structure of the game.
Program Notes
Arrival: Arriving just a little before 4:00 pm would be helpful to make sure we get the full work with our coaches.
Cleats: Encouraged if you have them. If you don't own cleats, or if your child has grown out of their last pair, athletic/running shoes (sneakers, tennis shoes) are perfectly acceptable.
Football (Required): We ask each athlete to bring their own football (age appropriately sized).
• Tackle: Junior Size for 9-12, Youth Size for ages 12-14, Official size for 14+
Water & Labels: Please bring a water bottle and be sure to label it along with any layers of clothing, personal items, etc. so we can always try to reunite them should your athlete leave something behind.
Weather: If we have to cancel or reschedule due to weather, we will send you a text message and email as soon as we can definitively make this decision through League Apps. Make ups will be scheduled around the availability of the fields (determined by Pinehurst Parks and Rec.)
Character Development
Most importantly, our athletes will build character through targeted themes and messages to build and improve effective habits for success.
RiseUp Girls Flag Football Academy
Is your athlete ready to level up her girls flag football skills this spring? We're excited to introduce the 2026 RiseUp Girls Flag Football Development Academy! This program delivers positive, high-energy training designed specifically for girls flag football athletes, with a strong focus on speed, agility, football IQ, and position-specific skills. Athletes will train in an encouraging yet challenging environment that builds confidence, teamwork, and game awareness, all while sharpening fundamentals like route running, coverage, flag pulling, and play execution.
At RiseUp, our mission goes beyond the game. We emphasize mental toughness, leadership, confidence, and character, preparing athletes to succeed both on and off the field. Players will be grouped by experience level and position to receive targeted instruction, ensuring maximum growth over five months of focused off-season training. Whether your athlete is new to the sport or looking to compete at the next level, RiseUp provides the foundation she needs to play faster, smarter, and stronger.
Program Details
Head Coach: Chris Metzger
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM
Throughout March, April, May, June, and July
Where: Rassie Wicker Park Turf Field
Who: Girls Flag Grades 3-12 (for the 2026-27 school year)
Cost: $155 per participant, per month
8 sessions a month - registration available on a monthly basis
What You Will Learn
This Academy will focus on the core fundamentals of Girls Flag Football:
- •Footwork, Speed & Agility
- •Route Running & Receiving Skills
- •Throwing, Catching & QB Fundamentals
- •Flag Pulling, Coverage & Defensive Positioning
- •Offensive & Defensive Concepts (Flag Football Rules & Strategy)
Each athlete will grow her understanding of the game while building confidence and football IQ. Players will learn flag football rules, terminology, formations, and game strategy, preparing them to compete at a higher level in both league and school-based play.
Program Notes
Arrival: Arriving just a little before 4:00 pm would be helpful to make sure we get the full work with our coaches.
Cleats: Encouraged if you have them. If you don't own cleats, or if your child has grown out of their last pair, athletic/running shoes (sneakers, tennis shoes) are perfectly acceptable.
Football (Required): We ask each athlete to bring their own football (age appropriately sized).
• Girls Flag: Pee Wee for Elementary (3-5 grade), Junior Size for Middle and High (6-12 grade)
Water & Labels: Please bring a water bottle and be sure to label it along with any layers of clothing, personal items, etc. so we can always try to reunite them should your athlete leave something behind.
Weather: If we have to cancel or reschedule due to weather, we will send you a text message and email as soon as we can definitively make this decision through League Apps. Make ups will be scheduled around the availability of the fields (determined by Pinehurst Parks and Rec.)
Character Development
Most importantly, our athletes will build character through targeted themes and messages to build and improve effective habits for success.