For the past several years, Van Osborne and assistants Wot Walton and Matthew Smith have been directing and coaching a summer league football team from Jackson Parish for boys aged 12 and under called the JP Tigers.

A member of the Lincoln Youth Sports League (LYSL), which is affiliated with American Youth Football (AFL), the JP Tigers compete in the five-team Eastern Conference and compete for the opportunity to play in the Louisiana Youth State Championship (LYSC).

The JP Tigers practice each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium on the campus of Jonesboro-Hodge High School.

Donations are being sought to help secure a van to provide transportation to and from games. To support this fine effort of giving the young boys of Jackson Parish an opportunity to perfect their skills before entering competition at the Junior High level, you are asked to send your donation to

CashApp: $jptigers25

Your support is appreciated!