Coaches and Volunteers:
It is hard to believe but the 2010 CYFL football season is quickly approaching. Just like last season there are some new things going on with our league and we want to tell you all about them. Attached is the coaching application and coach's code of conduct. Every coach needs to fill out both forms and submit them by June 7th.
Quick hits on some changes for 2010:
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Columbia Colts expand to include 5th and 6th grade teams
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7th and 8th grade Colts are combined to create two teams divided by school district (Hickman / Rock Bridge).
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Colts to play in the St. Louis Gateway League
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Grades 3 thru 8 draft their own teams (no placement by the board).
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3rd annual Tiger Youth Football Camp at Faurot field
If you have questions don't hesitate to contact Mike Morris @ morris951@aol.com (573-881-6262) or Chad Henry @ tigerchad@hotmail.com (573-864-1988).
CYFL COACHING REQUIREMENTS:
Every CYFL coach and volunteer must submit the CYFL Coaching Applications and Coaches Requirements forms. Upon completion, you may mail them to the CYFL PO Box, hand them in or email them to Mike Morris at morris951@aol.com or Chad Henry at tigerchad@hotmail.com. If you submit the form electronically, you will be required to sign the document before coaching.
#1) CYFL Coaching Requirements
#2) CYFL Coaching Application
Certification: Additionally, to coach in CYFL, every coach must be certified by NYSCA or USA Football. If you are a NEW coach, you must be certified. NYSCA Certification is valid for 1 year and costs $20. USA Football Coaching Certification is valid for 1 year and costs $25. As a member of either program, upon completion of either program certification, you become eligible for up to $1M in general liability insurance for youth and amateur football related activities. Please click either link NYSCA Online Clinics or USA Football Certified Coaching Education Program (CCEP). Each program requires registration. Both feature new and continuing membership. Effective 2011, USA Football will be the preferred Coaches Certification program of CYFL.
Certification must be completed by July 31st. Disclaimer: Due to limited coaching vacancies in the CYFL, you are not guaranteed a coaching position. You will have to pay via credit card if you choose the online certification option. If you have any questions, please contact Chad Henry at 864-1988.
If you are registering for NYSCA Online Clinics, use CYFL's charter number 5173 and our certified instructor is Chad Henry. Chad's instructor number is 72076. The NYSCA Coaching Youth Football Online Clinic is presented in cooperation with American Youth Football, Inc. (AYF). AYF shares the NYSCA’s commitment to excellence in youth sports, and to providing the most positive youth football experience possible for every player. For more information on American Youth Football, visit their website at http://www.americanyouthfootball.com or call (888) 438-2816.
USA Football recommends: For the new course, we recommend setting aside a total of 30 minutes a day for 5 days from start to finish.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Member Services at membership@usafootball.com or call 1-877-5-FOOTBALL (9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Eastern).