Football's Strong Developing Cardinal Strong Program
September 26, 2012 | Football
Sept. 26, 2012
Cardinal Strong Program Application 
| Cardinal Strong Program Pledge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - University of Louisville football head football coach Charlie Strong has done plenty in three years to guide the youth in the city of Louisville, especially in the West End.
Strong is now trying to take that a step further by developing the Cardinal Strong Program. As part of his continued efforts to reach out to the community and connect with young people to have a positive impact on them, Strong would like to share the "Cardinal Principles" his players adhere to, to encourage young people to use these principles as guidelines for their daily lives.
Briefly, these principles are below:
- Commitment - Academic achievement, doing the right things, staying drug free, etc.
- Attitude - Being positive, showing great work ethic, being the best in all they do.
- Respect - Self, authority, parents, teachers, etc.
- Discipline -Doing the right things by forming great habits and sticking to them.
- Sacrifice - Giving back by helping fellow students and those in the community who need assistance, putting others needs before their own.
The program is open to kids ages 6-13 in the city of Louisville (high school students are not eligible to participate due to NCAA rules). An application must be filled out and signed by a parent/guardian and the pledge must be signed by the participant agreeing to adhere to the Cardinal Principles.
Those interested in more information on the program should contact football director of community relations and career preparations, Larry Slade, at (502) 526-2059.
