Why we do this

  • According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2023), 17.8 million children, nearly 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home.

  • Fatherlessness typically results in increased crime, poverty, teen pregnancy, mental health problems, substance abuse, and poor academic performance. 

  • A majority of our family and community problems stem from uninvolved or absent fathers.

We believe the rise of fatherlessness and its destructive impact can be reversed. Our mission is to champion fatherhood and encourage men to be the loving and strong leaders they're created to be.

Kick Off

The Father & Son Bowl kicked off in late 2006 on a brisk winter day. It was a backyard pick-up game with a world class referee (thanks Andy!). The boys had a lot of fun and the dads had a lot of sore muscles. The final score... FUN!

2006 — The founding fathers

In 2008 we decided to take this idea to a larger community level. We weren’t sure what the response was going to be. WOW, what an event! Over 160 fathers and sons turned out for the second annual event.

In 2023 the event sold out again for a 18th straight year with over 775 players. It was another great weekend of flag football and bonding. So far, we have raised $105,600 for fatherless children.

Our Family

Watching football games together since 1999, we’ve grown to love the sport. Along the way, God blessed us with four boys—Noah, Caleb, Jacob, and Micah—two daughters-in-law, —Riley and Taylor—and our grandchildren—Lily, Lottie, and Obi—to share that adoration with. God continued to show His grace in bringing us the idea of the Father & Son Bowl. As a matter of fact, God is the reason behind everything we stand for. We live our lives focused on Jesus Christ as our head coach and the Bible as our playbook. By knowing our Creator and His playbook for life, we’ve experienced joy in the hills and valleys. Our hope for you is that God draws you to Him and you will also experience His joy in life!

Sincerely,
Darin & Caree

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” 

– Frederick Douglass

What kind of legacy will you leave?

Get off the sideline and get in the game!