Carolina Bears

Read Today. Lead Tomorrow. The Carolina Bears, believe success starts long before kickoff. Great athletes train their bodies, but great student-athletes train their minds too. That's why we're excited to launch our 1st & 20 Summer Reading Program for all Carolina Bears players ages 5-12. This summer, we're challenging our players to build a daily reading habit that will help them succeed in the classroom, on the field, and in life. How the Program Works Read throughout the week. Parents track...

We are proud to announce that sponsorship opportunities are now officially open for the upcoming season of The Carolina Bears Youth Football Program . The Carolina Bears serves boys and girls ages 6–12 in York County and the Rock Hill community. Our mission is simple but powerful: to create champions on the field, in the classroom, and in life. Through structured football, literacy initiatives, and character development, we provide a safe and supportive environment where young athletes can...

At The Carolina Bears, we believe discipline doesn’t stop at the field. First & 20 is our official literacy initiative requiring every athlete to read for 20 minutes per day. Families log reading weekly, building accountability and consistency. What We Do Daily 20-minute reading commitment Weekly reading log Library card drive In-person tutoring opportunities Access to online academic resources Recognition at games and team events Our goal is simple: build student-athletes who are as strong...