Testimonials
Read some of our Parent Testimonials about the Missouri Wolverines Youth Football Club in Kansas City Missouri. Our goal is to prepare athletes on the youth level for high school while developing strong relationships with our parents and players resulting in a large portion of our organization is through current and past parent recommendations. Below are a few of our Parent Testimonials. If you would like to leave us a review, please click here.
Anthony Barreca
Current Missouri Wolverines Football Volunteer
19 Years involved with the program
As a parent, I can honestly say the Missouri Wolverines Youth Football program has been an incredible experience for our family. This organization is about so much more than football. The coaches truly care about the kids and focus on teaching discipline, respect, teamwork, and confidence both on and off the field.
From the very beginning, you can see the passion the staff has for developing young athletes and helping them grow as individuals. They create an environment where kids feel supported, challenged, and proud to be part of something bigger than themselves. The staff helps not only improve youth athletes as a player but also grows confidence, work ethic, and character.
The sense of family within the Missouri Wolverines community is something special. Parents, coaches, and players all support each other, and it makes the experience incredibly positive for everyone involved.
If you’re looking for a youth football program that truly invests in your child’s development and cares about the person they are becoming, I highly recommend the Missouri Wolverines. We are grateful to be part of such an amazing organization. 
March 2026 on Facebook
Julia Teixeira
Parent of Missouri Wolverines Football Player
Started in 2024
Outstanding coaches! We couldn’t be happier to be part of this family. They genuinely care about the kids and about what they’re teaching them — both on and off the field.
My son has been at KCAT and Wolverines for two years, and in that time he has grown into an incredible athlete and an even better kid at home and at school. The development, discipline, and expectations here truly make a difference.
This is not rec league. If you and your child aren’t willing to put in the work, don’t expect much playing time. This program competes to win — and they do it the right way.
March 2026 on Facebook
Morgan Ward
Former Missouri Wolverines Football Player
3 Year Player now Parent of a 4 year Missouri Wolverine
6 Year Volunteer
Proud to have my son as a part of this organization. Competitive atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and I've seen first hand how they set young athletes up for success in HS and beyond.
February 2026 on Facebook
Andy Lanier
Parent of a Missouri Wolverines Football Player
Started in 2024
Retired Military Veteran
My son is in his third year with the Missouri Wolverines. He is undoubtedly a better football player and leader.
What we love about the program is that it prepares players to mentally overcome challenges on and off the field. The team's culture encourages players to excel and holding them accountable for their commitments to teammates and themselves.
This program does not assemble teams but rather, coaches "players up".
The fees for seasonal play and lessons are reasonable and can only be described as a value buy.
Great environment for younger players interested in Flag Football, looking to begin tackle football or teenagers preparing for Highschool.
It is pretty neat meeting colligate, D1 and pro players who have either train with KC Athlete or played with the Wolverines.
February 2026 on Facebook
Ian Williams
Parent of a 4 Year Missouri Wolverines Football Player
Started in 2022
My son played with the Missouri wolverines for 4 years and loved every minute of it. This organization has developed my son physically, mentally and emotionally.
February 2026 on Facebook
Roxanne Smith
Parent of a Missouri Wolverine Football Player
Our sons entire friend group goes here. Several years of experience and great coaches. We recommend this organization to every athlete.
February 2026 on Google
Trisha Pann
Parent of a Missouri Wolverines Football Player
Started as a 4th Grader
Comes from Lee's Summit, Missouri
Great organization! It’s my son’s first year of tackle football and he has learned so much and come so far. Not only has he learned about football but also about hard work and accountability. They don’t tolerate bad behavior from the players or parents and expect their players to hold a certain standard. Players earn their spots and learn if they want it then they have to work for it. We love this program and plan on many years to come here!
May 2026 on Google
Tim Reek
Former Missouri Wolverines Football Player
Started as a 6th Grader
Some of the best coaches in the city.
February 2021 on Instagram
Tyler Hood
Parent of a 1st Year Wolverines Football Player
Started as a 6th Grader
As someone who was blessed to experience both high school and collegiate sports, I can testify that the Missouri Wolverines are the best youth sports organization in Kansas City in regard to preparing these young men for the next level in competition and in life.
If you're looking for a program that coaches the fundamentals of the game correctly, look no further. If you want your young athlete to experience elite-level training and competition, the Wolverines are your team.
One of the best parts of the organization is the camaraderie with the parents. We feel extremely blessed to be apart of the Missouri Wolverine family.
September 2020 on Facebook
John Randle
Former 7 year Missouri Football Player
Standout on Staley High School Football
There is great coaching and great preparation for the next level in all sports
January 2020 on Google
Nick Kruckenberg
Parent of a 4 Year Wolverines Football Player
Started as a 3rd Grade
One of the BEST Youth Football Organizations and Training Programs around!
March 2018 on Facebook
Kim Sole
Parent of a 7 Year Wolverines Football Player
Volunteer
This is a GREAT organization. My son played for MW for 7 years. He wasn't a "star" player but the coaches still took the time to teach him the game. He learned so much from the coaches and organizational leaders that went far beyond football, high school and college. He was taught to work hard, never give up, be there for the team EVERY practice, EVERY day, EVERY game. Today he has an excellent work ethic and I know MW had a hand in it! This organization has grown since then but still has the same core values.
March 2019 on Facebook
Nic Bologna
Parent of a Wolverines Football Player
Volunteer Football Coach
Best youth organization in the KC Metro area where all kids are welcome, quality coaches who care about your kids, quality program, and the best training around at their facility @ KC Athlete Training!! Thank you Coach Tuso!!
February 2019
Lydia Winn
Parent of a 5 Year Missouri Wolverine Player
Her son went on to play football and attend Park Hill High School
An exceptional organization with highly qualified and caring coaches.
February 2018
Carissa Bouchard
Mother of former Missouri Wolverine Player
Her son Austin Bouchard was a 2 year Wolverine
Austin went on to play and attend Smithville High School
My son played for the Missouri Wolverines and the program was absolutely phenomenal!! The coaching staff were top notch and my son learned so many valuable lessons on and off the field. Furthermore, he developed friendships from around the entire city. He plays high school football now and is often reunited with previous teammates and even a few coaches on the other side of the ball. This entire organization is AHHHHHMAZING and brings the definition of family to a higher level!!! I applaud and cannot thank the Missouri Wolverines enough for all the organization did for my son and family.
June 2017
Rodney White
Former Parent to a Missouri Wolverine Football Player
Proud Supporter
The best group of coaches around. The detail and the care they have for your child to be a better person and leader on the field and a leader off of the field is incredible. Couldn't be more pleased with our decision to move teams.
July 2017
Stacey Winn
Parent of a 5 year Missouri Wolverine
Her son went on to play football at Liberty High School
This organization teaches these kids not only how they can be the best they can be on the football field, but how to be the best they can be in life. They teach integrity, respect, and the absolute value of having good grades. I wouldn't take my kids anywhere else.
July 2017
Matt Elder
Alumni Player - 7 Year Missouri Wolverine
Played football and attended Liberty High School
Current Liberty Police Officer
I am forever grateful for the opportunity I had to play with this amazing organization. So many valuable life skills I learned on top of football knowledge. Way to go Coach! Can't wait for the season and to be able to watch a game!
June 2017
Susan Barreca
Supporter and Fan of the Missouri Wolverines
Missouri Wolverines Youth group is a fantastic organization with a truly special staff and a group of volunteers. They make such a difference with the youth that participates on so many levels, both in the long-term and on a daily basis. The children that they coach learn everything from: “play, competition, cooperation, service and just being kids.”
This is an organization that develops the talent of the children for the future in: school sports, through leadership development on the field and off, they know what it takes to improve the youth that they serve, and the coaches and volunteers show up every day to bring about that task with enthusiasm, perseverance and positivity.
I am very very proud of the Missouri Wolverines Youth Group. My son, Anthony Barreca, has been coaching and dually involved with this group for over 15+ years. I have seen first-hand the development of the children, the respect they are taught, and the community involvement for which they are well known. Keep up the marvelous work, and hope 2017 is a grand year for you all.
July 2017
Austen Ford
Parent of 3 year Wolverines Football Player
His son went on to attend and play football as Basehor-Linwood HS
This is a seasoned organization boasting 18 yrs and counting! Playing for the wolverines is the complete football experience. The standards are high and the results are proven on and off of the field. #22gameslastseason
July 2017
Montinez Williams
Volunteer Coach for 4 years
Success isn't measured by wins and losses. It's measured by growth, confidence, attitude, team-work, discipline, perseverance, & determination. In my 4 years with this youth organization I've experienced and witnessed these great attritubutes from the top to the bottom. Success isn't measured only on a football field but also in the classroom and life. These are the things we strive to help teach our young men with the Missouri Wolverines Org. We are all coaches and parents in this game of life and we all work together for the success of our youth.
July 2017
Anthony Barreca
15 Year Volunteer Coach
I have been coaching for the Missouri Wolverines for 15 years now. I have seen what the organization has been able to do for young men and women. This organization and its leaders will help shape the youth to become better athletes on and off the field. We have more athletes that go on to play varsity sports in high school. We have more athletes go on from high school and play at the college level. You look around the Midwest and ask about the Missouri Wolverines and people will say it is the best youth organization around.
July 2017
T. Keith Hayes
Sounds like my kind of organization because the people within that organization make sure they knew what they were doing. In little league coaches loose football games I always say. The days of getting off the sofa and coaching rec football have been gone for nearly 20 years now. If your rec ball programs are not reaching out to the local high schools and attending football clinics in the off season you should not put your kid in that program. USA Football has been certifying coaches for over a decade now you would not send your kid to a school where the teachers are not certified to teach? A coach any coach is a teacher.
June 2016
Todd Earnshaw
Grandfather of Missouri Wolverines Player
Drove from Overland Park to play for the Wolverines
Missouri Wolverines is one of the best Youth Football Leagues we ever been involved with.
My 2nd grader played for a club in southern Overland Park, KS. He loves football and was a natural.
We played the Wolverines the last game of the season. The drive could be made in 35 minutes from where we lived. Stilwell, KS to there location a few miles north of Worlds of Fun. We lost 46-0. My grandson had several tackles and 2 sacks in a roll against the best 2nd grade team in the city. I got to meet the President of the club Jim Tuso during the game. I told him of my frustration because we went 0-8. He ask what was my kids #. After the game Mr. Tuso grab me and ask if my grandson wanted keep playing in tournaments up until Thanksgiving. That gave us another month of football. We should up Monday under the 2nd grade team for practice and won all 3 Tournaments going 8-0. Ended up going through the worst football season to the best within 30 days.
We where then asked to join the 3rd grade team. My Grandson started both ways. We Won every game in the league. Won 1st place in 3 different Tournament, 3rd place in OK, and the best was winning a National tournament sponsored by Deion Sanders in TX. Deion was a coach on the field for his 3rd grade team. Deion's team only had one 1st down ever ran against them since kindergarten. We scored every time they scored. But we scored every extra point. They didn't score one extra point. Doesn't get any better than that. Botton line we drive 1 hour each way to play with the best. But the club is not just football. They have several parties for the kids in every grade level. It's a family that works hard and plays hard. Give the Missouri Wolverins a call if you want to part of the best tackle football club in KC. You can come from anywhere.
June 2016