1. Parent Meeting
February 15, 2017

3. 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

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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 Season Begins

12. 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:

13. 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:

14. 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!

16. 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

17. 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: :00pm Wednesdays
Schedule dates to be released in June 2017
Free (to AYFA Members)

18. 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
Tues/Wed: 815 – 9:15

19. 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: :45 M-TH
Starts June 12th
Contact:

20. Stay Connected/Communication
AYFA–Appleton North Chargers (6th – 8th Grade)
Appleton North Lightning
@AYFAChargers
@ANLightningFB

21. QUESTIONS?

22. THANK YOU!