Tackle Football
LYFA is dedicated to giving back to our communities by promoting the wholesome development of youth through their association with exemplary adult leaders in the sport of American football and cheer. Guidelines are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of learning with a competitive balance between teams.
THE NEXT STEP FOR FOOTBALL
As football has grown in popularity, it’s been coached and played in different ways around the country. This created conflicting ways to develop athletes and misaligned priorities. This is where the Football Development Model (FDM) comes in. The FDM is USA Football’s framework for long-term athlete development, using scientifically-based guidelines to help develop better people, better athletes and better football players.
LYFA DIVISIONS
LYFA member leagues are organized into divisions that allow players to compete with participants of their similar or same age group along with restrictions on players that can play on the line or in skill positions. This system promotes player safety, player development, fair competition and enjoyment of the game. IT also allows them to build relationships with players throughout the county of their own age with whom they will see on the football field when they advance to high school.
LYFA TACKLE FOOTBALL MISSION
OBJECTIVES
LYFA member leagues core focus is on enabling participants to learn, compete and enjoy the game of football while instilling core values and stressing the importance of academic achievement and community involvement: help participants become leaders and better teammates.
Developing confidence and a sense of self-worth that extends beyond the football field and into their family, schools and broader community.
Develop core values such as sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, positivism, academic preparedness and confidence. Teach them to play by the rules so they learn to live by the rules.
Reinforce the value of being all inclusive and not excluding participants based on superficial factors (such as weight, finances or athletic ability).
COMMITMENT
LYFA is focused on kids first and foremost. Our priority is to ensure a safe and enjoyable sports experience that fosters fitness, integrity, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
SAFETY
All coaches in LYFA must undergo a background check, sign a coaches’ code of conduct and complete the USA Football Certification training each year. USA Football certification includes annual testing to assure that all coaches are trained in the latest Heads Up fundamentals as well as such safety measures as hydration and heat awareness and the proper fitting of equipment. We are deeply committed to providing a safe environment for kids to enjoy a game we love and respect.
PLAYER PARTICIPATION
LYFA member leagues requires mandatory player participation. This means that all participants who are enrolled in our league must play in every game. This requirement is major point of emphasis and any coach who fails to comply is subject to a variety of sanctions including suspension.