Who We Are

 

The Utah Islanders are an independent development football program in Utah. We help overlooked athletes earn college opportunities while preserving amateur status—and we pair football with Life After Ball (LAB) so players leave with real options beyond the field.

 

Our Mission — In the Spirit of College Athlete Development

We combine high-level football with real progress off the field—opportunity, accountability, and growth. Through partnerships with Salt Lake Community College and local workforce programs, athletes make academic and career strides while competing, training, and building verified film.

 

Life After Ball (LAB) — At a Glance

One system, three pathways:

• Academics (SLCC): College-level classes that build transcripts and keep doors open.

• Trades (Workforce): Certifications and skills that create immediate earning power.

• Entrepreneurship — Football’s Parallels: Our hands-on business school where athletes launch real businesses (branding, sales, operations) and graduate with a revenue generating business.

Football opens doors here. LAB makes sure there’s something on the other side.

 

What Makes Us Different

• Eligibility-friendly: Independent model designed to preserve amateur status.

• Recruiting-ready: Verified game film, honest evaluations, and staff relationships across JUCO, NAIA, D2/D3, FCS/FBS.

• Whole-person development: Strength, position play, professionalism, and leadership—plus LAB outcomes (credits, certs, businesses, jobs).

Culture & Roots

Grounded in Pacific Islander values—family, service, discipline—we coach hard, support each other, and represent our community the right way.

 

Facilities

Training at Zions Bank Training Center; home games at Zions Bank Stadium (Herriman, UT).

 

Player Promise

We will coach you hard, showcase you honestly, and support your next step—college or professional.

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