Who we are

panther proud.

Noc-Pal Area Athletics (NPAA) is a 501c3 youth athletic organization dedicated to developing confident athletes, strong leaders, and a connected community.

Serving St. Johns County, we believe youth sports should do more than teach skills on the field. They should build better humans through sports, teaching character, discipline, and lifelong confidence.

We believe that valuable life lessons and personal growth are achieved through competition and athletics. Our athletics become a part of something bigger than themselves.

This is more than a team. It’s the Panther Family.

A football coach kneeling on the field with two young players, one holding a helmet, after a game.
Two young football players in black and gold uniforms and helmets standing on the sideline of a football field, one with arm around the other's shoulder, during a game or practice.
Young football player in black and gray uniform sitting on the ground, attentively listening during a timeout or team meeting, with coaches standing nearby, at a sports field enclosed by a chain-link fence.
A football coach with a panther logo on his shirt walking on the field alongside a female football player holding her helmet, both dressed in black and gold, during a game.
A woman with a ponytail wearing a cap, black T-shirt, leggings, and flip-flops, holding a water bottle, walking on a blue field during a sports event. A young football player wearing a helmet and uniform with the number 5 stands nearby, with several
Group of young boys in football uniforms, along with a mascot in a lion costume, gathered at night near a chain-link fence, celebrating after a football game.
Youth football players in black and gold uniforms on a football field, celebrating during a game.
Young female football player in a black uniform with the number 17, wearing a gold helmet, giving a thumbs up on the field during a game.
Youth football players in black and green uniforms walking on the field during sunset, with a forest background and bleachers with photos of players.
Group of children and teenagers on a grassy field, some kneeling and some standing, with a wooded area in the background, during daytime.
Football coach with sunglasses and whistle on sidelines during game, wearing green shirt and shorts, standing on blue track with team players nearby.
A boy in a football uniform and a girl in a cheerleading outfit standing together outdoors on a sidewalk, smiling.
A youth football coach shaking hands with a young player on the field, with other players and spectators in the background at a football game.
A football player in a black uniform and yellow helmet making a kick on a football field during a game.
Young football players and coaches standing on the field with hands over their hearts during the national anthem at a stadium. The players are wearing black and gold uniforms, and helmets are placed on the ground in front of them. Spectators are seat
Youth football team in black uniforms with gold helmets standing on a football field during a game or practice.

Meet the board

  • A man wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a black shirt with 'Panthers Football' logo is holding a trophy shaped like a football. He is also holding medals in his left hand. Another person next to him is partially visible, also wearing a

    Evan Riggle

    PRESIDENT

  • A young football player in a white Panthers jersey and helmet listening to a coach during a game or practice outdoors.

    Dakota Wolf

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • A young boy in a football uniform is talking to a coach on the field during a game or practice. The boy appears attentive, and the coach is kneeling in front of him, wearing sunglasses and a cap.

    KC MCDERMOTT

    FOOTBALL COMMISIONER

  • Smiling woman in white cheerleading uniform with 'Panthers' text and paw print logo, standing outdoors with palm trees and cloudy sky in background.

    JOHNNA LESSARD

    CHEERLEADING COMMISSION

  • People celebrating at a football game, smiling and high-fiving, with football helmets on the ground in the foreground.

    MALLORY SALTER

    TREASURER

  • A woman helping young football players with their helmets on the sidelines of a game.

    KELSEY KELLEY

    SECRETARY

  • A woman smiling and taking a selfie indoors, with light-colored walls in the background.

    BRANDI CONDON

    MEDIA/MARKETING

panther proud.

“Being a Panther Football Player means to work hard, have a good attitude, and kick some butt.”

— Baylor, 8U

“Being a Panther Football Player means being a part of a team and never giving up.

— Denver, 9U

“Being a Panther Cheerleader means showing team spirit and having fun with my friends.

— Navy, Tiny Mites

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