Parent Meeting February 15th, 2017

Meeting Agenda Introductions of AYFA Leadership and Coaches Learn about AYFA Football Mission & Philosophy Created for Three Clubs: Appleton East Rebels, Appleton North Chargers, and Appleton West Tigers Benefits of AYFA for players and parents League structure: Great Lakes Independent Football Conference Learn about important dates and times for AYFA Learn about costs and how to register for the upcoming season. Learn of opportunities to get involved: Fundraisers/Volunteer Learn about summer opportunities: Appleton East Football Camp, Coaching Clinic; 7on7 Passing League; Offseason Athletic Training 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 away 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 Chargers = AN’s Paul Engen Field Appleton Rebels AE’s Pickett Field Appleton Tigers = AW’s Ade Dillon Field

Important Dates Feb 1st - Registration Opens for 6th, 7th & 8th grade March 18th – Coaches Clinic 6th, 7th & 8th grade coaches clinic at Appleton East (Time: TBD) May 1st - Registration Closes Parent/Player Meeting (Date/Time: TBD) Equipment Measurement Fundraiser Begins June 15th – All Money is Due Fundraising Money or Buyout Money Player Association Fee (6th & 7th grade only) July 21-23rd - Equipment Pickup (location TBD) July 31st - Practice Starts (Helmets only) August 7th - First day of full pads August 19th - Season Begins Rebels Run – Before Friday night home Varsity games

Cost & How to register for the 2017 6th & 7th Grade Season AYFA 2017 Registration $75 Per Family AYFA Participation/Association fee $75 Per Athlete (Can fundraise to cover this cost) AYFA Fundraising Expectations Likely a savings card/pass in conjunction w/HS’s Total = $150 ($375 with $225 fundraising buyout) To Register: www.appletonyouthfootballassociation.com

Cost & How to register for the 2017 8th Grade Season 2017 Registration (In partnership with AASD) $40 Per Family (Paid to AASD as co-curricular fee) AYFA Fundraising Expectation Likely a savings card/pass in conjunction w/HS’s Total = $40 To Register: www.appletonyouthfootballassociation.com

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

Coaches & Leadership Rebels Head Coaches Rebels8: TBD Appleton East Football Program Director Patrick Schwanke Rebels Liaison to High School Ryan Marx AASD Activities Director 8th Grade Andy Schanke Rebels Director of Football Kip Golden Rebels/AYFA Director of Coaches Jeff Peterson Rebels/AYFA Dir of Safety – USA Heads Up Chad Reichelt AYFA Dir of Sponsorship/Fundraising Jen Schremp Rebels Game Day Manager OPEN Rebels Concessions Manager Rebels Head Coaches Rebels8: TBD Rebels7: Chad Reichelt Rebels6: Ron Duzak James Kurland

Summer Opportunities Patriot Youth Football Camp 2017 Dates: June 26th thru 29th Time: 3rd thru 6th grade - 8:00am to 9:30am 7th & 8th grade – 10:00am to 11:30am AYFA 7on7 Passing League 6th, 7th & 8th - 10:30- 12:00pm Wednesdays Schedule to be released in June 2017 Free

What is RESSPACT Youth Conditioning Training Summer RESSPACT RESSPACT: Rebels/East Strength, Speed, Plyometrics, Agility and Core Training Athletes entering 6th, 7th & 8th grade next fall Appleton East Weight Room/Football Field Summer RESSPACT M-T-W-TH Times: TBD Free

Stay Connected Appleton East Patriots AYFA (6th – 8th Grade) appletoneastfootball.wixsite.com/home www.facebook/AppletonEastFootball twitter.com/AEPatriotFB AYFA (6th – 8th Grade) www.appletonyouthfootballassociation.com www.facebook/AppletonRebels

THANK YOU!

QUESTIONS? www.AppletonYouthFootballAssociation.com