2006 MUFYA
LEAGUE
GUIDELINES:
PLAYERS,
GAME & LEAGUE GUIDELINES,
COACHES
AND PARENTS
PLAYERS:
The
suggested minimum weight for the unlimited league: rising
5th and 6th graders (10 year-olds): 130 pounds; for rising 7th and 8th
graders: (12-13-year-olds), it's 150 pounds; and for rising 8th grade
14-year-olds, it's 125. The maximum age is 14 as of July 31, and
NO ninth-graders are allowed. Players that are lighter than the
minimum weight will be considered on a case by case basis.
Our
Goal is that each of the players develop a VISION, grow a PASSION and
take the necessary action to make themselves the best football player
that they can be!!! Our vision is that what they learn in the
MUFYA carries over into academics and everyday life!! We
expect each and every play to respect his coaches, respect his fellow
teammates and respect his opponent, and give it 100% effort!!
Game
and League Guidelines:
Game
Time: Four 12-min quarters. We will follow the NHSF rules
with MUYFA exceptions. (If you are a visiting team and playing
a team outside of MUYFA, please be respectful of their rules, i.e.,
a Frosh/Soph team)
Game
Ball: An official Youth size Football such as Wilson TDY or
Baden 500Y. Ball can be lether or synthetic if inclement weather
conditions exist. Team having possession in game may use their
own approved ball.
Point
After Touchdown: Use High School Federation Rules. Successful
Kick is 1 point. Sucessful Run or Pass is 2 points.
Team
Rosters: Must be submitted by Sept 1st. A final team
roster must be submitted by Oct 1st. No additional players may
be added after September 30th. Any exceptions will be on a case
by case basis. ALL players must be in 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade
level. NO FRESHMAN. Any team/program who is found with an
ineligible player participating in a MUYFA game, that team/program may
be removed from the MUYFA. Maximum age is 14 years old as of 7/31
of current year. Players who weigh more than local youth football
weight limits are eligible to play in MUYFA games. (Exceptions to this
rule are on a case by case basis). No player may play for two
(2) YOUTH CLUBS during the course of a season.
Officials:
Home team must provide 3 referees per game. Other arrangements
may be made if necessary.
Scores:
Report all scores to (TBD) by 9:00 PM Sunday via email, fax
or phone. We will email or fax and post MUYFA results on Monday.
Respect:
Everyone must be a POSITIVE role model at all times.
We reflect out team, players, coaches, communities, families, and the
great game of football.
NO PROFANITY!! Think before you
react. Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Let's leave every
game and practice with pride!!!
Respect the visiting team location for county rules and leave the area clean from
the team trash. Smoking is NOT permitted in Anne Arundel County on or near the
football field and team.
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MUYFA
COACHES: Guidelines for "Good Football"
Getting
players to play the best they can.
1.
Treat all players fairly. The way they've earned and deserved to be
treated. Do not demand too much from the lesser talented.
2.
Support your players every chance that they deserve to be supported.
3.
If you must criticize, do it constructively and look the player in the
eyes.
4.
Make all players feel important. Team unity can be judged by the
behavior of sideline players.
5.
Stimulate your players to be the best they can be. Strive to be the
best.
6.
Coach, Coach & Coach some more before you criticize your players. Earn the respect of your youngest players first.
7.
Stay in Control....do not lose your temper.
8.
Practice plans are very important.....know what you're doing each practice.
9.
What your players learn is more important than what you know.
10.
Enthusiasm is contagious...Practice it every day.
11. FUNdamentals are the most important factor that you can coach/teach.
Never get away from Every Day Drills.
12. Coaches should never criticize another coach
or argue with another coach in front of another coach or in front of
the players. Never allow a player to talk negatively about another
player or coach
13.
Be concerned about injuries/well-being to all players not just the starters.
14.
Don't ever allow a player to loaf... no matter who he is. Teach hustle!
15.
Don't ever threaten a player unless you mean to back it up. You lose
control if you do not back things up.
16.
Encourage and demand that players excel in the classroom.
17.
Make the game fun for your players.
18.
Do not berate the refs... You cannot make this a habit.
19.
Do not use foul language in front of players.
20.
Be willing to suspend or remove any player if he is disruptive to the
team.
21.
Be open to new ideas and techniques that can make the team more successful.
22.
Listen to your players.. don't do all the talking. Maintain a balance
between a friend and the Boss.
23.
If you're a good coach, your former players will want to come back to
visit and stay in touch. They will feel very comfortable around your
current players.
24.
Honesty is the centerpiece of a coach/player relationship.
25.
Your priorities must be God, family, football.
26. If you're a
good coach, your players will play very close to how you teach them
to play.
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PARENTS:
The
Participation by the parents are a critical element to the success of
this program and the success of your child!!! If everyone participates
and contributes just a little bit we will have an excellent program
and you children will benefit beyond your expectations!! I cannot
emphasis this enough!! Before you criticize...participate!!!
The MUYFA is an excellent opportunity for you and you child to do something
together!!! Help us to help them be better football players and
citizens!!
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This
MUYFA Program is designed to prepare rising 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders
for the upcoming football season and that are too big for age and weight
restricted youth football !! In this league you do not have to
loose weight to play football !! ..We want you to be ready for what you
will face in High School!!!
Bill Casagrande, 410-529-2080, email: bcmuyfa@comcast.net
