"Coach leads and inspires players while holding them to a high standard. He is strict but fair, professional, reliable, and dedicated. He communicates clearly and effectively with players, staff, and parents and he does a great job managing different personalities while building positive relationships."

-Panthers Parent

REAL KIDS.

REAL GROWTH.

REAL IMPACT.

The Panthers Athletics program is more than sports.
We build character, confidence, and leaders on and off the field. Changing the future of our community.

The Panthers Experience

SERVING YOUTH SINCE 2019

Providing positive athletic opportunities for young people in Lincoln.

MULTIPLE SPORTS

Football, basketball, and girls flag football opportunities for young athletes.

SAFETY

FIRST

Trained, certified and background-checked coaches, age-appropriate instruction.

COMMUNITY-BASED

Working with families and community partners to create meaningful opportunities for youth.

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Equipment is provided to registered athletes.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Assistance is available so cost does not prevent young people from participating.

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200+

YOUTH IMPACTED EACH YEAR

13 of 13

FIRST SENIOR CLASS CONTINUED TO COLLEGE

COUNTLESS

LIFE LESSONS LEARNED

1 MISSION

BUILDING TOMORROWS LEADERS TODAY

ALHLETE VOICE:

"Coach pushes us to be our best and teaches us how to be better leaders. We're more than a team, we're family!"

Panthers Athlete.

Upcoming Events

Jul 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
2026 Athletics Banquet & Inaugural Hall of Fame
Malone Community Center, 2110 U St Ct, Lincoln, NE 68503
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Jul 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Malone Community Center, 2110 U St Ct, Lincoln, NE 68503
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2026 Football Season
Lincoln Sports Foundation, 7600 N 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68517, USA
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Registration is now open!
Lincoln Sports Foundation, 7600 N 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68517, USA
This event is for both returning players and new families interested in joining the Panthers for the upcoming football season. Malone Panthers Football is focused on developing young athletes through teamwork, discipline, accountability, effort, and positive coaching.

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