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YFBCA's Newsletter - 1st & 10
Making Good Coaches, Great Teachers!
December 2010
Happy Holidays to You and Your Team!
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NFL, manufacturers agree there's no perfect helmet..By Howard Fendrich, AP Pro Football Writer
Posted 11/12/2010 in USA Today
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The truth is, no helmet can provide that sort of absolute protection in the NFL, where there's an average of 1 to two concussions in each game.
In a series of interviews with The Associated Press, representatives of the NFL, its players' union and the four equipment companies that make every helmet worn in the league all agreed there's no football helmet - in production or on drawing boards - that can eliminate concussions. And there might never be one.
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Items to Discuss at January League Board Meeting
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It's hard to even think about the 2011 season as  we just put the pads away. However the successful leagues are back to the planning stage for the 2011 season.
Here are a couple of items worth a mention to the board.
1. Background Checks for all Volunteers with YFBCA and Coeus Global. YFBCA has a standard for leagues to adopt on the criteria for a passing background check. Click to Read and add to your league's by-laws if needed.
Click to learn more about Coeus Global services. Ask for a special rate for when over 20 background checks are ordered.
2. YFBCA's Coaches Certification process sets a benchmark of knowledge that all the coaches should obtain before taking the field. A custom page for your league along with detailed reporting on all coaches submitted can make this an easy procediure. Click to learn more
3. Massive Playbook Communication Service will allow your league to have paid advertising with each email sent out. Massive Playbook is FREE to register and will work with you to sell local advertising to generate some revenue back to your kids. Leagues have generated over 5-10K in advterising with the Massive Playbook system. Learn more by clicking here.
4. CDC's Heads Up Concussion Program. It's FREE resources for all the coaches in your league. Click to head learn more about the concussion training
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Spots Still Available to Attend the 2010
National Youth Football Coaches Clinic
January 6-9, 2010 in San Antonio TX.
Ask Santa to Send You!
Youth Football Coaches Association is proud to announce the first annual Youth Football Coaches Clinic held in conjunction with the US ARMY All American Bowl Game and EastBay's Youth All American Bowl.
This first year clinic has limited space (first 50 coaches) so Register Today!
Clinic Registration Fee is $50
Travel and Accommodation must be covered by each individual.
Each Attendee will receive items and discounts valued at $250.
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