Welcome to the Football Learning Academy!

Don't feel left out of the conversation by sitting on the sidelines. Join a diverse community of football fanatics who are here to deepen their knowledge of the game they love. Regardless of whether you're looking to add a little or a lot to your football knowledge, the Football Learning Academy (FLA) is here for you.
Early Football Team

Giving Back to Those in Need

"Retired players have been very good to me over the years. They have granted me interviews and helped me get in touch with their teammates. I have been able to form a bond with these players. I want to give back to them. Not all players, especially the older players, are multi-millionaires. Many struggle to pay their mounting medical bills and struggle to transition to life after football. They need help. Therefore, a portion of all proceeds from the FLA will go to help retired players in need." - FLA Founder Ken Crippen

Why Join the Football Learning Academy?

Here are just some of the many benefits that you'll enjoy as a member of our community!

  • Learn from the masters. Special guests teach mini master classes exclusively for students of the FLA.

  • Access to exclusive interviews granted to the FLA by retired players, personnel and leading authorities of the game.

  • Deep dive into various aspects of the game through specialized courses covering football history from the game's infancy to the modern era.

  • Exclusive access to the FLA community to interact with instructors and fellow students.

  • Have only a few minutes to devote to learning? Our classes and videos are easy to watch in short segments. Learn at your own pace and simply resume where you left off.

Visit Our Colleagues

Learn about what others are doing to preserve the history of the sport.

Professional Football Researchers Association

Non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving, and sometimes reconstructing, pro football history.

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Professional Football Researchers Association

Sports History Network

The Sports History Network was founded in May of 2020 to bring together podcasters and bloggers covering the history of sports. Their mission is to create the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear by providing a “home field advantage” for their partners by helping them “fill their stadiums” with fans of their work.

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Sports History Network