UNION COUNTY VIPERS COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL & BASKETBALL PROGRAM MONROE NC
"An athlete is not crowned unless he competes by the rules" 2Timothy 2:5
Coach Donald Kingcade Sr - President of C.O.M.A. (Conference of the Mid-Atlantic Conference)
THE UNION COUNTY VIPERS COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL PROGRAM
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COMMITMENT/PROGRAM FEE or PEACE OF MIND TRANSPORTAION PAYMENT
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EIN: 27-0543165
Proud to announce our new addition to our academic family
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UC VIPERS
https://eagle.northwestu.edu/academics/northwest-partnership/current-partner-programs/
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2022 Season Team Photo
OUR PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN MONROE NORTH CAROLINA
PEACE OF MIND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
PEACE OF MIND was originally designed as a fundraiser for our athletics department and ended up turning into its own business. If you need transportation to the airport or whatever your needs, call Peace of Mind.
UNION COUNTY VIPERS COACHING STAFF - MONROE NORTH CAROLINA
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Name: Coach Derrick Blackwell
HEAD COACH
Coach William Parker
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Coach Marquis Long
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Coach Brandon McClure aka "Coach Mac"
ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Name: Michael T Williams II
HEAD BASKETBALL COACH
Coach Bryan Williams
ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH
Coach Derrick Blackwell
Executive Program Director-Coach Donald Kingcade
About US
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Union County Community Christian Vipers is structured for student-athletes on various levels, which are seeking to develop their athletic skills & abilities, looking for that end goal, transferring to a university of their choice. Our teams compete with highly competitive junior colleges, 4-year colleges, JVs and college club teams. The Athletic Program provides athletes with academic support and athletic training atmosphere, coached by caring staff. Allowing the perfect balance of academics and athletics.
OUR MISSION
Union County Vipers is structured for players who wish to be seen by college coaches and potentially offered a scholarship. Academically, many players attend our Juco Partner as well as our university partner, who need to earn college credits to become academically eligible. Our staff provides relentless academic support. Graduates of our academic and athletic programs have the potential of receiving athletic scholarships to NCAA Division I and II Colleges and Universities, to complete their 4-year college degree. Also, students who want to become a sports trainer, personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach, Head or asst. coach, sports agent, media or any other career in sports is available.
COACH KINGCADE'S OTHER COLLEGIATE PROGRAM LOCATIONS
HEADQUARTERS & UNION COUNTY VIPERS SITE - MONROE NC
115 W. SUNSET DRIVE SUITE B MONROE NC 28112
PALMETTO STATE BULLDOGS GREENVILLE SC
FAYETTEVILLE WARDOGS - FAYETTEVILLE NC
FLORENCE PREDATORS - FLORENCE NC (NEW SITE)
BALANCING SPORTS & ACADEMICS
The priority of academics in a college setting takes some student-athletes by surprise. Good time-management skills is all it takes to maintain that good balance. "This teaches our student-athletes what it means to be accountable, dependable & academically disciplined.
THE ANOTHER CHANCE TRAINING PROGRAM
Another Chance was designed for youth with behavioral challenges and/or juvenile justice issues that caused them to be rejected in normal societal programs. Here, when they accept the A.C.T. CHALLENGE, they will be accepted with open arms but held to high standards, through tough love approaches and help them to respect themselves and others, all while gaining a fresh new perspective on life, getting an associates degree and getting positive goals instilled, to enable them have a better life.
ACT CHRISTIAN VALUES - TOUGH LOVE
We understand that participation alone in a sport is not the magic formula for turning around the lives of troubled youth, however, it certainly provides many benefits that can help teens who are struggling in school, facing problems at home, or even made a bad legal choice, feel more connected to their peers that have made better decisions. The lessons learned through teamwork and sportsmanship are ones that youth can take into their adult life, such as how to communicate & respect others, learning how to take a loss and how to work as a team. We offer our ACT Students strategies to successfully manage time and money, how to make positive choices, how to deal with health and anger management issues, respect training and improving communication skills are all offered as part of our ACT Program.
UNION COUNTY VIPERS SWAGG PACK
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We know our players like "Swagg" so we came up with a package we knew they would love. Package is not limited to just players, anyone can purchase this package.
Our Partners
PROTOCOLS/PROGRAM COST/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNION COUNTY VIPERS
HERE IS THE LINK TO NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS STEPS!
https://www.northwestu.edu/assets/documents/partnership/NPP-Enrollment-Steps-August_2021.pdf
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL CODE
NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL CODE: 003783
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
NASAA, The COMA and the UC Vipers are all closely monitoring the coronavirus disease starting from 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and following the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the NCAA. We are always enhancing our safety protocols to ensure that our students, staff and fans stay safe.
TEAM PROGRAM FEE
THE COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND OPERATE OUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM IS ONLY A $800.00 PROGRAM/COMMITMENT FEE. OUR FEES ARE ACTUALLY LOWER THAN MOST OF THE COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OUT THERE.
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
The staff commits a lot of time & effort into processing student-athlete recruitment information to prepare for the programs upcoming season, as well as time spent over the course of the entire spring and/or fall semester(s).
THE BREAKDOWN OF SERVICES WE PROVIDE & COSTS WE HAVE TO PAY OUT
- Academic Evaluation
- Academic Advising
- Academic Monitoring
- Recruitment Evaluation (Entry/Exit)
- Mentoring/Counseling Sessions
- Position Specific Training
- Speed & Agility Training
- Strength & Conditioning Training
- Game Film Technician
- College Tours
- Travel (Van and/or Bus Rental/Fuel)
- Home Game Facility Rental
- Pre & Post Game Meals
- Pre & Post Game Hydration (Gatorade, ice, etc)
- Game Officials
- Uniforms Usage
- Practice Uniforms
- First Responder or Athletic Trainer
- Athletic Trainer Supplies (Tape, etc)
- Practice Facility Rental
- Student-Athlete Marketing
- Sports Announcer
- Post Game Clean-Up
- Pre-Game Field Prep
- Pre-Game Landscaping
- X's & O's Sessions
- Police Security (mandatory)
- Medical Supplies (first aid)
- Administrative Costs
Website
Ticket/Flyer Printing Cost
Meeting Space
Offices
Administrative Assistants
COMMITTMENT FEE
- $800 due within 14 days of Commitment
- Student-Athlete receives Signing Day Hat (For Signing day commits Only)
- Admissions Assistance
- Letter of Intent will be sent out after program/commitment fee is paid
- Reserve Your Roster Spot
- Jersey number will be issued after commitment fee is paid
TEAM SWAGG PACK
- TEAM SWAGG PACK - $140.00
- Polo Shirt
- Workout T-Shirt and Shorts
- Bag
- Socks
- Visor Capand/or hat
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Can you go D1 or D2 from here.
A. YES, depending on your athletic abilities shown on your Game Film and GRADES.
Q. Who is COMA or NASAA?
A. COMA - Conference of the Mid-Atlantic and COMA falls under our governing body called NASAA - The National American Scholastic Athletic Association
Q. Does Union County Vipers provide housing?
A. NO! WE DO NOT DIRECTLY PROVIDE HOUSING The Vipers Athletic Department does not provide housing for prospective student-athletes. The student-athlete is responsible for finding housing and expenses. However, we do make recommendations for the best housing options available in the area of Monroe North Carolina.
Q. Can you refund my Program Fee/Commitment Fee or Athletic Fees back to me, if I quit, decommit or get expelled?
A. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. The time spent investing in the preparation of vetting & the game film analysis of 100's of student-athletes to come to our program and our academic partners make it impossible to give refunds. The same dedication and commitment we provide the student-athlete, we expect the same for the student-athlete to have towards the program. Once you are in and signed the letter of intent, we expect completion of the program. If you plan to decommit, you will need a clearance letter from our program to release you and again no refunds.
Q. How much does it cost to participate in the Union County Vipers Juco Program?
A. It cost $800.00 to participate in our athletic program. Once you commit & pay, you are guaranteed your roster spot and your jersey number. But do remember, we do have returning players, so your number of choice, may not be available.
Q. What do I need to do to become eligible to play?
A. High School Diploma or GED. Be a full-time student, a 2.0 GPA to gain admissions. We are going to need a copy of your high school or college transcript, need your state issued id, need to complete the FAFSA and enter the school code within the FAFSA.
To attend Northwest University, you need at least a 2.3 GPA to gain admissions to Northwest University. Their school code is 003783
Q. Do I need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
A. Yes. If you are planning to transfer to a Division I or Division II institution, as a student athlete, you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Q. Does your Juco or University Programs have a campus in SC or NC?
A. NO NOT A PHYSICAL CAMPUS. We have created a new model in the Collegiate Sports Industry and actually have implemented individual affiliate program sites throughout South Carolina/North Carolina and all of our student-athletes attend our online COLLEGE partners.
Q. Are your Collegiate Athletic Programs varsity programs?
A. NO we are classified as a collegiate club program.
Q. Do we provide equipment?
A. YES & NO due to past incidents of players not returning our expensive equipment, we decided that equipment expenses, will now be incurred by the player, this way all student-athletes maintain ownership and have the option to sell their equipment to new upcoming recruits, upon graduation.
Q. Can I receive an athletic scholarship?
A. Yes, only through our other affiliate Juco Partner, go to this site below for more info.
Institutional Financial Aid — Community Christian College (cccollege.edu)
Northwest University will not be offering Athletic Scholarships
INSURANCE
You MUST provide your own personal health insurance. The cost of insurance will be your responsibility, However, you can purchase a plan from our COMA Health Insurance Vendor that has saved our families a lot of money AND PUT MORE IN THEIR POCKET.
Average Housing Costs (vary)
For Your Information, we have found extremely affordable student housing where you only have to pay in two cycles, (SPRING & FALL SEMESTERS) The Cost is only $3900.00 total for two seasons, Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 and all utilities are included in the $3900.00 based on electric bills based on average of $150 per month
(Note) Union County Vipers is not responsible for your housing.
A WORD FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - COACH DONALD KINGCADE
Welcome to the COMA!
We know life can throw some serious curve balls! High school student-athletes can execute to perfection, everything that is expected of them, but still get overlooked by these division I & II universities. Our UC Vipers Football program within the Conference of the Mid-Atlantic Conf is making sure that many more of you
Help US WIN BY PAYING YOUR FEES BY THE POSTED DUE DATES
Parental support in assisting your student-athlete in paying their commitment fees, in a timely fashion, will enable us to meet our goals smoothly and improve conditions. Thank you for your support, we can't do this without you.