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Upcoming Dates
6/4 - Financial Help and Grant Documents available at MyAYF.com
6/18 - Ray Rice/Modell's Camp
6/20 - 6/22 - Youth Camp @ Notre Dame Univ.
6/26 -Panama AYF Inauguration
6/30 - Sadler & Co Insurance Term Renewal Date
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Safety is all about the fit.
Football helmets and shoulder pads are most effective when athletes are wearing appropriately-sized equipment. A proper fit is essential. Make sure that you read the warning and proper care labels on your pads and helmets. Click here to view Riddell's proper fitting guide. |
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Remember to eat small amounts of bananas or energy bars throughout your event. By eating and staying hydrated during long matches or competition, it can lead to better performance.
- John Andrawis
MD/MBA Candidate
University of Chicago
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AYF/AYC Staff
Click the name to e-mail Joe Galat President Jim TaftChairman of the Board Jessica Abramovich Executive Director Dee Grayer Football Commissioner Elizabeth Bray Cheer Director & Member Communications Arielle Krieger Director, Marketing Operations Craig Heitczman Director, Social & Marketing Communications Shannon Shy Director, New Membership Kristin Walker Director, Events Diedrea Willis Step Coordinator AYF Regional Reps New England - Rick Pelletier
Big East - Craig Karahuta
Atlantic - Mike Fairfax
Southeast - Orlando Gudes
Midwest - Mike Bell
Southwest - L.E. Chamberlain
Desert Pacific- Rikki Kinsfather
Mountain Northwest- Mike Piha |
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Say hello to AYF's new partner: Kraft Foods!
AYF and Kraft Foods have teamed up in The Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign to help donate 25 million meals to Feeding America.
This season, the national AYF community will Huddle To Fight Hunger and further our Mission of Giving Back.
AYF and Kraft Foods have developed a number of programs for the AYF community. Not only will AYF members help to feed the hungry in their own communities, but they will also be eligible to win Grants, administrator awards, VIP trips to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl and more!
Click here to read more about AYF and Kraft Foods Teaming up in the Huddle to Fight Hunger.
If you have questions, e-mail us at fighthunger@americanyouthfootball.com.
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Home Sweet Home! AYF heads back to Orlando for the 2011 Under Armour AYF and AYC National Championships!
Same locations, new excitement! We are adding some new elements to our National Championship traditions. We look forward to sharing them with you.
Here is an overview of the 2011 Championship week schedule:
December 3: Football Check-in at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
December 4-9: AYF Games at Austin Tindall Park
December 8: Cheer Check-in at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
December 10-11: AYC Competition at Silver Spurs Arena |
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Regional Championship Host Conferences:
The Road to The National Championships!
AYF National Staff is proud to announce the 2011 Regional Championship Host Conferences. Questions? please contact us!
- Atlantic Football - Maryland Youth Football Conference
- Atlantic Cheer- Mid Atlantic Carolinas Youth Athletic Conference
- Big East Football & Cheer - Jersey Shore AYF Conference
- Desert Pacific Football & Cheer- Pacific Coast Conference & Tucson Youth Football and Spirit Federation
- MidWest Football & Cheer- Columbus AYF Conference
- Mountain Northwest Football & Cheer - NorCal Conference
- New England Football & Cheer - Central Mass Conference
- Southeast Football & Cheer - Tampa Unity Youth Football Conference
- Southwest Football - Houston AYF Conference
- Southwest Cheer - San Antonio Youth Football Conference
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Wilson helps you kick off the 2011 season in style
It is that time of year again. Wilson is providing an exclusive offer to AYF members on their suite of footballs, leather, composite and customized with the AYF logo and your team logo.
Be Advised: The AYF logo'd Wilson Football is the Exclusive Ball for AYF Regional and National Championship play. All games will be played with this football (get and use your own, or a game ball will be provided to you). If you have questions, contact us.
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Local Shout Out:
What's going on in your neck of the woods
Hey New York!
 Ray Rice is coming to New Rochelle's McKenna Field on June 18. Go to any participating Modell's and enter to win a one-on-one session with Ray Rice!
Click here to learn more.
Calling all Fighting Irish!
 This June 20-22, Notre Dame University Football is hosting Youth Camp, a fun and exciting environment to learn the fundamentals of football with Head Coach, Brian Kelly.
Click here for the Developmental flyer and Youth Camps flyer.
Click here for the Notre Dame website.
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UCA Summer Camps: Skill builder and fundraiser
Summer is coming and it is time to cheer about it! UCA camps are a great way to prepare your squads for the upcoming season, build team chemistry and earn money for your organization.
To learn more, contact Elizabeth Bray.
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Under Armour Combine Updates
Great job and thanks to all those who participated in the 2011 Under Armour Combines. Check out how the AYF family performed.
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NOTICE: 2010 Memberships have EXPIRED!
Get your AYF/AYC membership for 2011
Your 2010 log-in information will not work with the new MyAYF.com. You must Click here to Renew!
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What the kids are saying these days.
Here is a piece of action on AYFPlayers.com
How has football changed/helped your life?
Football has changed my life by getting me in shape more, help me face my fears and a good way to get noticed in your local area. ~Rambo
Why do you like going to Sports Camps?
I like going to sports camps because they improve the skill you are interested in. I also like them because you can compete. But the main thing I like about sport camps is that you get pushed harder. It builds up your footwork and it makes you think wiser. ~Allen
Tell us about your pre-game warm ups and rituals
Most importantly, I stretch before the game cause I don't want to get an injury if I get hit and I try not to eat any junk food to deactivate my strength or energy. ~Shaquan
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What does AYF and AYC look like?
AYF and AYC were well represented in the Torrington, CT Memorial Day Parade. Send us any pictures you have from your adventures with AYF. All entries are eligible to win AYF prizes! E-mail your photos to Kristin Walker.
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Joe's Presidents Corner
Noblesse Oblige --- You've been elected - now what?
Congratulations on your new position as leader of your Association. The title President, Chairman, Commissioner doesn't really matter - now your it. Oh the power, the delegations, the responsibilities are all coming at you. Not exactly what you imagined is it? Don't worry, you were elected because of your people skills. You learned early in life it is far better to give than to receive. Public service can be rewarding. Serving Youth is the highest service need; therefore, the most rewarding of all. Job one, find people who are like-minded. Ask them to serve with you on the Association's Board of Directors. Look for a variety of backgrounds to fill your Board positions.
Every business needs a foundation of the four pillars. They are Sales, Production, Finance and Research.
Finance. I'll bet the first thing you did was check the bank balance. That's smart thinking. Excessive spending must always be avoided. It is important to enlist a treasurer who has accounting experience. They will be preparing and presenting transparent financial reports at your Association's meetings. Checks must be signed by you and your treasurer. This keeps both of you in the loop at all times. Share with him/her the resources at MyAYF.com. We have sample association budgets, tip sheets, etc. Sign up for Directors and Officers, plus Crime Insurance as a safeguard.
Production may be thought of as winning on the field. Your Football and Cheer Commissioners must understand that safety is their first obligation. If winning is all you want, you will fail. Winning should be the collective product of coaches who know the sport and teach it safely. Remember to include fun and friendship and to love all the kids. Background checks are a must. Coach's Training is critical to the safety and well being of your youth. Every coach, no matter how experienced, needs to learn or review the updated AYF Training Course. Evaluate your coaches every year. Only retain those who value the kids' experience.
Research. Keep yourself up-to-date on the latest news in youth sports. The troublesome issues in college and pro sports will soon trickle down to the youth level. Try to recruit a lawyer to be on your board of directors. Attend the AYF Leadership Meetings for the very latest updates. Use the AYF Operations Manual, Resource Guide and Forms available on MyAYF.com. Most important of all - listen to your leaders' feedback.
Sales is a combination of doing a good job with all of the above. A marketing company report claims that there are eight people for every one youth participant. Think about how many people your Association reaches. Word of mouth is the best sales tool. Therefore, every participant times eight and everyone they know are selling your program. Communication must be consistent to be effective. A mission like improving your community will sell the parents on sharing their children's time with your Association. An example of a worthwhile mission is the Kraft Huddle to Fight Hunger campaign, matching AYF's goal of "Completing the Circle of Giving Back." Giving back to your community will insure a solid foundation of good people and volunteers. If you honestly share your goals with your membership, you will create a team synergy that is more powerful than any one individual. Good luck in your new position. AYF is at your service!
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