From  f1  team  to  d1  dream 

Contact Coach Ford: 919-745-0365
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Mission Statement:
- "F1PA will offer your son fluid throwing mechanics in order to develop a uniquely quick release, in route of developing into a playmaking quarterback. We are committed to instilling Quarterbacks with an immense amount of confidence to help them grow into strong, confident men on and off the field."

- Based out of Raleigh and run by former Ole Miss and UNC Charlotte Quarterback Ford Werness, the F1PA offers over 10 years of Quarterbacking experience.

- Coach Ford studied under "The QB Mentor", Quarterback Coach Steve Wilson (Former Howard/Texas Southern HC), as well as other offensive gurus: 

• Phil Longo (Former Ole Miss/UNC OC, Current Wisconsin Offensive Coordinator/QB coach)
• Rich Rodriguez (Former Michigan Head Coach, Former Ole Miss OC, Current Jacksonville State Head Coach)
• Alex Atkins (Florida State OC)
• Mark Carney (Former Charlotte OC, Current Kent State Associate Head Coach). 

- While also studying alongside professional Quarterbacks: 

• Matt Corral (NFL- Carolina Panthers, UFL- Birmingham Stallions)
• Chris Reynolds (CFL- Calgary Stampeders)
• Jordan Ta’amu (UFL- DC Defenders)
• Vad Lee (USFL- 2022: Pittsburgh Maulers, 2023: Philadelphia Stars) ​​​

Ford Werness Quarterback History
- 2017: Starting Quarterback at Millbrook High School
-2018: Ole Miss Quarterback
-2019-2021: Charlotte Quarterback / ATH
-2022: Founded F1 Passing Academy

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The QB Mentor, Steve Wilson, with Coach Ford.                       

Tyler Snead (WR- Montreal Allouettes), Larry Rountree (Former Chargers RB), Coach Ford, Cooper Pleasants (QB-Wakefield High), Landon Daubenspeck (QB-Broughton High)