Parent Meeting February 15, 2017

Meeting Agenda Introductions of AYFA Leadership and Coaches Learn about AYFA Football Mission & Philosophy Three clubs (Appleton East, Appleton North, Appleton West) 2016 two active clubs: Appleton North Chargers and Appleton East Rebels Benefits of AYFA for players and parents League structure: Great Lakes Independent Football Conference Learn about important dates and times for AYFA Learn about the cost and how to register for the upcoming season Learn of opportunities to get involved: Fundraisers/Volunteer Coaches and Leadership Learn about summer opportunities: Appleton North Youth Academy and Coaching Clinics; 7on7 Passing League; NASSA; Junior NASSA Learn how to stay connected and receive information Opportunity for Q&A

Mission Statement The Appleton Youth Football Association (AYFA) is a non-profit organization that offers an instructional football program for youth in grades 6th through 8th. AYFA is dedicated to teaching the youth of our community the fundamentals and proper techniques of tackle football. The AYFA is committed to teaching the skills and strategies of the game in accordance with USA Football’s Heads Up Program. Heads Up Tackling and Blocking has been continually proven to make the game Safer and Better for all participants and is endorsed nationally by all levels of football. Our emphasis is on developing physical fitness, sportsmanship, teamwork, and leadership skills in a positive and safe environment.  We strive to provide opportunities for all participants to develop individual skills and abilities while being a contributing member of a team. It is important to AYFA that we provide a way for our athletes to build lasting friendships, great memories, and have fun!

Coaches Statement COACHING PHILOSOPHY The coaches are dedicated to promoting the core values of the Organization.  Wins and losses are not a priority for our coaches; developing life skills and individual character are what guides our coaching decisions and actions. Coaches are expected to lead by example in both words and actions on and off the football field.   Coaches accept responsibility for the development of our athletes as both players and persons while under their direction.  Our goal is to be an organization that not only develops Appleton youth football players that parents and coaches will be proud of but also guides our athletes to become positive contributors to any team. All coaches are expected to commit to continuing education via high school coaching staffs and any available resources recommended by AYFA Board. We recognize that coaches are the people who most directly make this all possible. It is the goal of the AYFA to provide every coach with the tools to succeed as a Positive Coach. We are committed to creating a positive culture, in which coaches, parents, officials, fans, and athletes all work together to achieve our mission.

AYFA Benefits Competitive League Variety within the league Priority to play non-Appleton teams 8 game schedule plus Conference Tournament & Championship Game: (7th & 8th Grade) 100% Commitment to USA Heads Up Football Coaches qualified by high school coaching staffs Consistent game times for each grade Consistent/Cohesive Developmental Program grades 6-12 Aligned with AASD High Schools Opportunity to travel NEW for 4 games Home games played at High School Stadiums

HEADS UP FOOTBALL WHAT IS IT? HEADS UP FOOTBALL IS USA FOOTBALL’S NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP MAKE THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL BETTER AND SAFER A comprehensive collection of resources, programs, applications and promotions to create change and address the complex challenges of player health and safety in youth and high school football.

Game Times 6th Grade Game Times 10:30am 7th Grade Game Times 12:00pm All games are played at the same time whether home or away Full Schedule Available As Early as April 2017

GLIFC Teams Allouez Appleton North Chargers Appleton East Rebels Appleton West Tigers Manitowoc Menominee Sheboygan North Sheboygan South St. Phillips St. Joe’s Fond du Lac Oshkosh North

AYFA Teams Appleton Chargers8 Appleton Chargers7 Appleton Chargers6 Appleton Rebels8 Appleton Rebels7 Appleton Rebels6 Appleton Tigers8 Appleton Tigers7 Appleton Tigers6 Home Field Sites Appleton North Chargers = AN’s Paul Engen Field Appleton East Rebels AE’s Pickett Field Appleton West Tigers = AW’s Ade Dillon Field

Important Dates for AYFA (proposed) Feb 1, 2017 Registration Opens $75 Registration Fee Due (8th = $40) May 1, 2017 Registration Closes May 1st Parent/Player Meeting Equipment Measurement Fundraiser Begins (15 Cards Issued) [Buyout $225] June 15th – Fundraising Ends/Association Dues (may change) Fundraising Money due: $300 (All) Player Association Dues; $75 (8th grade = $0) All due on June 15th 2017 July 21-23rd - Equipment Pickup (location tbd) July 31st - Practice Starts (helmets only) August 7th - First day of full pads August 19th - 2017 Season Begins

Cost & How to Register for the 2017 6th & 7th Grade Season AYFA 2017 Registration (6th & 7th Grade) $75 Per Family AYFA Participation Fee (6th & 7th Grade) $75 Per Athlete AYFA Fundraising Expectations (tbd) Likely a savings card/pass in conjunction w/HS’s Total = $150 ($375 with fundraising buyout) To Register: www.AppletonYouthFootballAssociation.com

Cost & How to register for the 2017 8th Grade Season 2017 Registration $40 Per Family AYFA Fundraising Expectations (tbd) Likely a savings card/pass in conjunction w/HS’s Total = $40 (made payable to AASD) To Register: www.AppletonYouthFootballAssociation.com

Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities AYFA Volunteer Positions Coaching (Head Coaches & Assistant Coaches) Team Managers (need parent at each level 6-8) Team Coordinator (Coordinate/Lead Fundraising per team 6-8) Team Equipment Manager: Coordinate hand-out and hand-in Other opportunities include video, picture, team meals, etc. Game Day Managers Concession Managers - See website for volunteer availability - AYFA Fundraising 2017: tbd – information coming soon!

Chargers Coaches & Leadership Appleton North Football Program Director Rob Salm Charger Club Head Coaches Chargers8: Pending Chargers7: Nick Salm Chargers6: Pending Chargers Dir of Football & Safety Nick Salm AYFA Director of Safety – USA Heads Up Chad Reichelt Chargers Director of Coaches Brett Schreoder Chargers Game Day Manager Sara Schroeder Charger Club Liasons to High School Matt Hechel Billy Busch AASD Activities Director 8th Grade TBD AASD Charger Coaches/Leadership AYFA Dir of Sponsorship/Fundraising Jen Schremp Concessions Manager OPEN

Summer Opportunities Lightning Youth Football Academy 2017 Dates: Tuesdays June 13th, 20th, 27th July 11th, 18th Time: 9:30am – 11am Age Groups 3rd – 8th 7on7 Passing League 10:30 - 12:00pm Wednesdays Schedule dates to be released in June 2017 Free (to AYFA Members)

What is NASSA Youth Strength and Conditioning Appleton North Weight Room Sunday evenings Athletes entering 7th – 8th grade next fall NASSA, lifting workout, conditioning activities, Speed, Agility, and Plyometrics all summer long Core Exercises Summer NASSA - FREE Mon/Thurs: 10:45 - 11:45 Tues/Wed: 815 – 9:15

Junior NASSA with North Football Coach Ted Van Thiel What is Jr NASSA Youth Player Explosion Training Appleton North High School Practice Fields Athletes entering 5th & 6th grade next fall Chargers6 Players & Future Chargers: FREE Non Chargers $5 per session Core Exercises to Develop: Speed Flexibility Power Explosion Agility Quickness Coordination Balance Technique When is Training? 10:00 - 10:45 M-TH Starts June 12th Contact: TeddyV@pcfoxcities.com

Stay Connected/Communication AYFA–Appleton North Chargers (6th – 8th Grade) https://www.facebook.com/pg/AYFAChargers www.appletonyouthfootballassociation.com Appleton North Lightning http://lightningfootball.wix.com/lightningfootball https://www.facebook.com/groups/1079725848742618/ @AYFAChargers @ANLightningFB

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