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Current Events
Under Armour Combine Clinics
Exclusively for AYF Players and Coaches
5/8 - Hempstead, NY
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AYF's 2010 Partnerships
During the off-season, AYF has teamed up with some familiar faces, as well as some new partners. If you have any questions about our relationships and how they can help you and your local organization, contact Kristin Walker.
Riddell
Riddell, the official helmet of the National Football LeagueŽ,
announces that it has signed on as the Official Hardgoods Supplier of
American Youth Football in 2010. Keep an eye out for any promotions!
Wilson
Wilson is the Official Football of American Youth Football and are offering special pricing on their new GST footballs and customized team balls. E-mail Kristin Walker your location and estimated order size and we'll get started.
IMG Academies
IMG and Under Armour have teamed up to develop C360, a revolutionary athletic training platform. C360 will
establish a global measurement standard for improved sports
performance, health and fitness. At their state-of-the-art training facility in Bradenton, Florida, IMG will offer professional training opportunities for AYF/AYC athletes for all sports, not just football and cheer.
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Cheer camps, with a kick!
With summer near approaching the dates are booking fast for the UCA camps! You may also want to host a coaches clinic as well while the gi rls are doing a camp. This is a great way for everyone to get some additional training and safety tips.
Top 10 Reasons to Host a UCA Camp
Please fill out the reservation form and email it back to ebray@americanyouthcfootball.com. Click here to access the form. We will work with UCA to book these camps if you have a peaked interest in your community.
The exclusive AYC pricing for the UCA camps are as follows:
1,2, & 3 day camps, 9:00am - 3:00 pm
COST
$30 - 1 day
$60 - 2 days
$85 - 3 days
$20 - for ˝ day programs (afternoon only)
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| What does AYF/AYC look like?
AYF and AYC ha ve over 16,000 teams across the United States. With such a diverse and widespread group, what does AYF look like?
Send us photos of your team and squad - nothing formal - we want to see your attitude, toughness and spirit. Photos will be featured on AYF PlayersSpace, AYF's online social networking community during the month of June. Submit pictures on Ning - click here to access the group. Please be sure to include your team name, conference name, your hometown and a team contact in the caption. Two lucky submissions will be picked at random to win a UA lanyard. Send pictures by 5/26/2010.
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| All about safety
We are responsible for teaching our kids the proper way to play and perform to avoid injuries that can cripple a team and devastate a young life. Keep an eye out for safety features in upcoming issues of The Huddle. We are committed to helping you support your young athletes.
Football
Regular conditioning of equipment helps prolong the life of expensive athletic gear and ensures that athletic equipment continues to meet the performance standards you expect. Check out some recommendations from Riddell. Click here to read more.
Cheer
It is important for your coaches and squad to be prepared with an Emergency Action Plan in the event of a serious injury. Here is what the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators (AACCA) suggests. Click here to read more.
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Joe's Presidents Corner
Spring is busting out all over. Across America, kids are now in their back yards playing catch with their fathers. I always liked to "set the scene" before throwing the baseball or football to my children. "Now this one is for the World Series title if you catch it. Your team is counting on you so keep your eye on the ball until it is safely in your glove."
My sons would shuffle their feet nervously and urge me to throw the ball and get it over with. For football, our closing drama was always "This is the last play of the Super Bowl and the ball is coming to you; cut off your outside foot and look over your inside shoulder for the game winning pass." It may have been hokie, but the neighbors kids always joined us, so it must have been fun for them, too.
Parents are funny people. They will tell you that their child is a better athlete, student, singer, dancer, or artist than any of their peers. In the eyes of a parent, there is no one better. Sadly, in some cases, this obsession with their child grows, putting pressure on the child to obtain a college scholarship and eventual big time professional athlete contract.
AYF Associations always have at least one volunteer, who gets things done. These dedicated people may or may not have children in the program, but take on many tasks like stocking the concession stand with food, confirming the game time with the referees, and painting the field lines. Unfortunately, these reliable volunteers are approached by disgruntled parents. "My son is getting mistreated by your supposed coaching staff."
It is always difficult to deal with concerned parents who want the best for their children. The primary parental complaint usually pertains to lack of playing time for their child. Instead of cutting off concerned parents, volunteers should hear out the concerned parent. A trusty response would be to explain that AYF coaches are highly qualified as they must be background checked, trained and contracted for this year. Suggest talking to the head coach or working on some football skills outside of practice and in your backyard. Once engaged in conversation, the concerned parent may even become more involved with the team volunteer efforts. Parents do need to be heard. Parents need to be involved. Final tip; if the parent insists that he meets with the coach he/she must bring the child to that meeting. This way everyone can learn and help the young athlete develop and more people are involved with the team. Many supporting hands make light work.
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| Upcoming Deadlines 5/21 - Wilson Orders |
Joe Galat's new book, Coaching Youth Football will be available in July.
Click here to pre-order a copy. The book is chock full of AYF photos and great advice from our fearless leader.
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AYF/AYC Staff List
Click the name to e-mail
Joe Galat
President
Jessica Abramovich
Executive Director
Bill Brown
Football Commissioner
Elizabeth Bray
Cheer Director/Member Communications Director
Kristin Walker
Director, Events & Marketing Communications
Shannon Shy
New Membership Director
Diedrea Willis
Step Coordinator |
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