CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville Screaming Eagles Youth Sports is a non-profit, community-based organization for children ages six to 14 for spring, and five to 12 for fall sports. This traveling-based sports organization’s primary focus for football is to teach basic and advanced skill levels by highlighting all-star talent from the surrounding community.
The CSE also has a cheerleading program that promotes leadership skills, encourages physical endurance, develops self-confidence and team-building skills.
Their goal is to give everyone a chance to compete at the highest level of travel football and cheer competitions from other states.
Clarksville Screaming Eagles (CSE) was founded in 2017 by two local football coaches, Pooky Bogertey and Shaston Robson. Bogertey decided to start the organization to help shine more of a light on the youth football scene in Clarksville.
“We both had coached for several years and ended up meeting while coaching a Clarksville Junior Pro team,” Bogertey said. “Clarksville was really lacking in the youth football development to middle school then on to high school. None of the kids were highlighted or showcased in Clarksville until high school. No all-star games are hosted here either. We wanted to start a program that developed football athletes from the bottom up.”
Clarksville Screaming Eagles also helps players find opportunities to be selected for all-star camps and games not just from the local area, but also from other surrounding states.
“CSE is a year-round competitive youth football organization,” Bogertey said. “In the fall, we have four teams made up of 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12 year old’s. We play our games in Clarksville and the surrounding Nashville area. During the spring, we have three teams 9U, 12U and a 14U team. The spring divisions travel to Atlanta, Birmingham, and South Carolina, ultimately to play in the championship in Florida. CSE is three years old, with two state championships and two regional championships.”
Last fall, the Clarksville Screaming Eagles were a part of the Mid-State Youth Football League.
“It had fierce competitiveness in the Nashville area, but after witnessing the Antioch shooting it raised some serious concerns not only for our program but for our parents as well,” Bogertey shared. “This year we’re a part of the Tennessee Youth Football League.”
Bogertey believes CSE would not be possible without the help and support of the local community.
“There have been several small businesses that have sponsored to keep the non-profit organization above water,” Bogertey said. “There is currently a staff of five people and over 20 coaches, working to train, mentor and coach over 100 youth football players and 40 cheer athletes.”
Bogertey is pleased with the progress CSE has made since its inception, but understands that growing the league is still of top priority.
“Currently we rely on Clarksville Parks and Recreation to facilitate us having a practice area,” Bogertey said. “Our vision is to one day have a home field to be able to play our home games on. Having a weight room and practice equipment in one centralized location is a dream of ours. Our athlete’s parents are a driving momentum for us. We have come a long way with only having one team in 2017 with roughly about 15 kids, to now having over 140 kids in our program three years later. We look forward to our upcoming spring season.”
More information about the Clarksville Screaming Eagles can be found at their website as well as on Facebook and Instagram by searching Clarksville Screaming Eagles.