#WEARETHEVILLAGE
OUR PROGRAMS
We provide youth athletes year-round mentoring, training and football programs experience that keeps them focused and positive.
Our camps and events allow student athletes to learn fundamentals and position specific techniques for m NFL veteran coaches.
We offer student athletes
training, recruiting, competition and the media coverage needed to get noticed by scouts and coaches.
Our camps and events allow student athletes to learn fundamentals and position specific techniques from
NFL veteran coaches.
OUR STORY
The Battle of the Trenches Foundation (BOTF) was created to help student athletes develop into positive young men through coaching, character building, football, life skills, and mentoring. BOTF was established in 2015 by NFL Alumni Julius Williams and 2x Super Bowl Champion Anthony Smith.
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BOTF creatively, and strategically combines NFL style training programs with mentoring and character-building curriculums. We seek to increase accountability, academic excellence, and athletic scholarships awarded to participants in our programs. Football provides youth with experiences and skill sets that will help them in every aspect of their lives academically and professionally.
MENTORING
TRAINING
COMPETITION
2025 SCHEDULE
