Lackawanna Dynasty started when Larry Lewis, Laurent Swanson and Shannon Richardson realized that the local community needed a program for the youth that did not attend college or that did not excel in life. There was a lot of natural ability on the Lackawanna high school football teams; which lead most to believe that their natural ability was enough to get them to college and the pros. This belief came from winning the New York State championship in 1997, 1998, and making it to the State finals in 1999, and 2000. Not to mention being strong competitors in the playoffs leading up to the State Championships in the many years that followed. However, when it came time to apply and being accepted into colleges there was a need for more than just natural ability. Excellent grades and good work ethics were also required. Many who expected to go to college for football ended up being denied for these reasons.

The Lackawanna Dynasty was then created to give a second chance to individuals who were denied their opportunity because of poor grades or poor work ethics. These individuals will now have the chance to play college and pro football through the Dynasty program. Lackawanna Dynasty works with individuals to improve their work-ethic and discipline by giving them an opportunity to play the sport they love.