The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) have endorsed USA Football’s Heads Up Football® program for the betterment of the states’ student-athletes with local leadership from the New Orleans Saints. The three-state endorsement is the first of its kind within an NFL team’s market. A total of 20 state high school athletic associations and coaches associations combined endorse the USA Football program.
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee, certifies more high school and youth coaches combined than any organization in the U.