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
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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
8th Grade Game Times
1:30pm
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)
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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
• Cost:
– 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
• Cost:
– 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
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
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Rebels Concessions Manager
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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
– 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
– 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