WHAT IS THE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT MODEL?

It’s a new model for youth football. It's designed to make the game safer by reducing contact and teaching the game based on an athlete's age, the skill they are learning, and the game type.

WHY SHOULD I CARE?

This model was created with your athlete in mind and designed to improve their experience in America's favorite game. As parents ourselves we want the game to be safer for all involved. Here’s how the model does that:

1. Reducing contact in practices and games
2. Educating and certifying coaches like never before
3. Learning in a progression – by an athlete’s age, each skill (i.e. passing, blocking), and game type (Flag, Rookie Tackle®, Senior Tackle™)
4. Offering more ways to transition from the backyard to a full field

Hear it from Mike Golic, a dad who’s been around football his whole life and seen the positive changes this model brings.

HOW IS THIS BETTER FOR MY ATHLETE?

Full-field tackle football can be very complex – so many positions, plays, and strategies. That’s a challenging way to introduce the game to a young athlete or parent new to the sport.

This model makes it easier to get started. No matter your athlete's age, skill level, or the way they want to play, there’s a game type that meets them where they’re comfortable. As he or she develops, more complexity and competition are added gradually. From Flag to Rookie Limited Contact™, your young athlete will gain skills and confidence as they continue on the path to Senior Tackle™.

This model offers many ways to play and many reasons to stay.

For more info and videos visit https://fdm.usafootball.com/parents

PARENT PERSPECTIVE: FLAG IS A GREAT ENTRY POINT

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/5651/here-s-another-reason-to-consider-flag-football

WEBINAR: FLAG SKILLS, DRILLS & OPERATIONS

Flag Football Skills and Strategy

Join USA Football Master Trainer Rob Currin in a webinar discussing Flag Football Skills and Strategy. 

This webinar will focus on teaching the game of flag football from an introductory level. An overview of the basic structure of the game along with the rules of play will be shared. In addition to this, effective practice design philosophies and examples will be identified along with specific drills to address flag-specific skills such as tracking ball carriers and flag pulling will be included.

Parents and athletes need to manage their SportsEngine accounts to ensure they get the most out of their Lewiston-Porter Youth Football experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently.  SportsEngine has created a Team Management Guide for Parents and Athletes that will help our members with frequently asked questions about our website and mobile app.

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Here is your quick start guide to creating an account and using the SportsEngine platform as an athlete or parent.

Adding an additional guardian

In many instances, more than one parent or guardian needs to be in the loop with a child's sports life. Using the mobile app, you can add additional guardians to an account. Guardians can 1) View games and events 2) RSVP to games and events 3) Send and receive messages to coaches and team members 4) participate in team chat

Adding a Mobile Phone

Once you've created your account, add your mobile phone so you can receive text messages from your team manager or coach.

Enabling Text Messaging

Now that you have your mobile phone on your account, make sure you enable text messaging and any other notifications.

Following a Team on the SportsEngine Mobile App

Are you a family friend, grandparent or fan that wants to follow a specific team on the SportsEngine platform? Here is a quick guide to follow teams on the mobile app.

Forwarding Athlete Messages

Do you need a second parent, other family member or nanny to get messages about schedule changes or game times? Add a second email address to forward all communications.

Sending a Message

Do you need to send a question to your team manager or another parent about a ride? Follow these instructions on how to send messages using the mobile app.

RSVP to Game or Event

Coaches and team managers need to know if you are going to able to attend a game or practice. You can easily RSVP using the mobile application.

Team Management Guide for Parents & Athletes

Is your team using SportsEngine Team Management to manage RSVPs, schedules, and communication? This article will provide you with everything you need to know for a successful season!

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