F1 PASSING ACADEMY
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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.
F1 Passing Academy is based out of Raleigh and run by former Ole Miss and UNC Charlotte Quarterback Ford Werness, the F1PA offers over 15 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 Sam Houston State University Head Coach)
  • Rich Rodriguez (Former Michigan Head Coach, Former Ole Miss OC, Current West Virginia Head Coach)
  • Alex Atkins (Former Charlotte/Florida State OC)
  • Mark Carney (Former Charlotte OC, Current Kent State 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
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2022: Founded F1 Passing Academy

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The QB Mentor, Steve Wilson, with Coach Ford.
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Heritage High QB (X. Williams,) Coach Ford, Heritage High Wide Receiver (Logan Bernardin)
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Tyler Snead (WR- Montreal Allouettes), Larry Rountree (Chargers/Birmingham Stallions RB), Coach Ford, Cooper Pleasants (QB-Wakefield High), Landon Daubenspeck (QB-Broughton High)
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