About Us

^{OUR MISSION}

^{“To bring affordable family entertainment to fans across the Nation; maximize revenue opportunities for individual franchises; deliver high impact visibility for corporate sponsors; Mentor and help advance our players, coaches, and staff; instill a sense of community pride using local talent; reach out to our local youth and to have honor in all we do.” ~T.Hall}

^{What is developmental professional football?}

^{It is 11 on 11 football played under NFL rules. It is designed to give high caliber athletes and coaches a platform to display and improve their skills and pursue professional careers at the next level. The vision for the PDFL is to create a professional league based on integrity in everything we do. The league focus will be on giving former collegiate/professional athletes an avenue to continue to play competitive football with an ultimate goal of getting an opportunity to be invited to an NFL training camp. With the reality that making it into the NFL is so small, we also develop mentor programs for the players that focus on resume writing, interviewing, and networking. The league will also provide internships to players in their degree area in order to help them find future employment. The majority of players on PDFL teams have college football backgrounds playing previously at the D1, D2, or D3 level and have achieved their college degree or have actual experience playing for professional leagues like the NFL, CFL, and Indoor Football Leagues. This ensures a higher level of professionalism, competition, and dedication to the game. The PDFL teams also offer more to the community with the ability to advertise local businesses and attractions on televised games.}

^{Who supports the Professional Developmental Football League?}

^{The PDFL teams work in partnership with their communities. The teams use ticket sales, sponsorships, private endowments, and other contributions to finance the teams and league.  In return the teams support the community by donating to local charities and our national league-wide charity March of Dimes not just with donations but personal time and events as well. The teams also sponsor events like youth football and cheer camps. Each team brings exposure and recognition to the community through televised games which feature commercials advertising local businesses and attractions.The Professional Developmental Football League is open for new franchises for our 2014 season.  For sponsors, the PDFL has various sponsorship levels that offer any business great exposure.  Contact us info@thepdfl.com.}