- Leyden Lions
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wikify=September 2008The Leyden Lions are a not-for-profit minor league football team established since 2004. Doing business as the Leyden Lions Football Inc., our team operations are based in WesternCook County, Illinois , about 10 miles west ofChicago . As a not-for-profit organization we depend on this community for fan and financial support.We believe that a premier minor league football program brings many benefits to our community. Football can promote diversity through teamwork, common goals, and shared adversity. It is our goal to develop athletes who excel on the field and contribute to the betterment of the community. We will offer affordable, high quality, family entertainment – being especially sensitive to the needs of children and those less fortunate in our community by offering special promotions and donations.
The love of football drives our quest, as we are a completely volunteer based organization. Our focus is to assemble the best minor league football program in the nation while demonstrating our winning attitude on the field and in the community. Dedicated to the seriousness of the sport, as well as team spirit in all events, the Lions aim to provide a fun, family oriented atmosphere for their games. In addition, the team enjoys providing inexpensive athletic entertainment for its local and neighboring communities.
The Lions Mission
Relentlessly pursue and win our division, region and post-season national tournament.Our program is based on the values of family, community, successful attitudes and team chemistry.We believe in honesty, integrity, strength of character, the care for and confidence in all our members.We embrace a commitment to excellence, loyalty, selflessness, trust and humility.We teach overcoming adversity, establishing priorities, goal setting and the value of diversity.The Kane County Eagle football family is where there are shared responsibilities, care, discipline and an absence of special privileges.
History of the Lions
Over the past 4 years, the Leyden Lions have demonstrated an excellence on and off the field of play. Recognized as one of the premier teams in minor league/semi-pro football, the Lions are proven winners and strong members of the community. The team’s lifetime record is 38-20 with trips to the post-season in all 4 seasons.
Established in 2004, the Lions began play under Owner/Head Coach Jose Rodriguez. In their first year of existence, the Lions experienced a great deal of success by winning the 2004 Tri-State Football League Championship with an undefeated league record of 11-0 and an overall record of 15-4. They advanced to the championship game of the National Tournament where they were defeated by the Belleville Justice 21-10.
In 2005, the Lions joined the Mid-States Football League, where they continued to have success in their second season by advancing to the semi-finals where they lost to eventual champion Chicago Thunder.
During the 2006 season, the Lions struggled with new players in several key positions. The finished with a record of 6-7, losing in the first round of the MSFL playoffs to eventual AA National Champion Chicago Thunder.
During the 2007 season, the Lions once again found success by rolling to a 10-3 record and another trip to the MSFL playoffs. Once again the Lions stumbled in the opening round, losing to the Racine Threat 30-27.
The Lions resume their winning tradition in the summer of 2008.
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