2009
Coaches Meeting
Agenda
Introductions / MMYFCL Overview
Leadership /Organization / Communications – Website
League Standards and Procedures
Officiating
Codes of Conduct - Coaches Training
SOP
Eligibility / Rosters / Certification
Mandatory Play Rules / Spotter Procedures / Weigh-ins
Parent / Player Code of Conduct
Site Director Responsibilities
2009 Regular Season / Playoff Eligibility / Playoffs
Meeting Take Aways
Age Commissioner Breakout meetings
MMYFCL Leadership
Co-Presidents
Mike Milani
Randy Smith
Vice President
Mark Caruso
Treasurer
Rick Anderson
Vice President
Joe Lopez
Secretary
Ken Clark
League Representatives
MMYFCL Organizations
Website URL
www.midmarylandfootball.com
League Realignment
League Officiating
& MMYFCL Codes of Conduct
All Coaches and Administrators listed on Roster
Must have completed Coaches Code of Conduct
Signed
And turned in at certification
2009 SOP
Coaches Training
URL: www.usafootball.com
MMYFCL Player Eligibility
Roster / Certification
2009 Mid Maryland Football and Cheer League
Roster Certification Process
Access Website: www.midmarylandfootball.com
Go to Documents / Click “MMFL Game Roster”
Save File to your Computer
Access File from your Computer and enter:
- Program Information
- Coaches Information
- Player Information (alphabetical regular and OBLs)
Roster Certification
• Name File: Age Group- Division – Team Name - Date:
Example: 9-11 American – Catonsville Stars 8.20.2008
• Save Completed File to your Computer
• Create email to [email protected] - attach saved completed file.
• Send File electronically
• Due Dates:
• National and American:
August 19th
• Centennial
August 26th
• Federal :
August 27th
• Print a copy
• Bring Copy of file, and a book (team admin normally does this)
containing all Photo IDs, in alphabetical / certification file order
to HOCO Dept of Recreation and Parks.
Certification Dates
Wednesday August 20th – National / United Division Teams
Tuesday August 26th – American Division
Wednesday August 27th - Federal Division
Web Site Home Page
Click “Documents”
Web Site Documents Page
Click “MMFL Game Roster
Web Site Documents Page
Save File to your Computer
Web Site Documents Page
Determine and Remember Location on your PC!
Your PC
Launch File from Your PC – Enter Information &
SAVE THE FILE ON YOUR PC
File Naming Convention:
Age Group- Division – Team Name - Date:
Example:
9-11 American – Catonsville Stars 8.20.2007
Roster Certification
Game Weigh-in Procedures
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All teams must be weighed-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each game. Late
players are permitted to be weighed in before the start of the game, or at the half if they
arrive after the start of the game,
The head coach or designated coach, a team administrator of each team, and the players
shall be the only ones permitted in the weigh-in area. NO FANS, PARENTS, OR OTHER
COACHES ARE PERMITTED IN THE WEIGH-IN AREA.
Weigh-in must be done on a digital scale.
The Official Maryland MVA ID Card, laminated team Roster and spotter’s sheet must be
presented. A player without MMYFCL approved ID card will not be eligible to play.
Weigh-in shall be conducted without helmets. All cups and other pads will be checked
Each player must play in the same equipment he has on during the weigh-in.
All weigh-ins will be conducted in full uniform, no strip weigh-ins prior to the game on the
field.
Digital Scale round down for all numbers. Ex. 115.9 = 115lbs Players must be a full pound over
to miss weight.
Game Weight is determined by the MMYFC weight chart for each division of play.
Starting with the second weekend of games, a one-pound additional allowance will be given
every other week.
Equipment allowances without helmets:
Mandatory Play Rules
Each player must participate in the game and abide by MMYCF mandatory play rule.
19 or less players National / Centennial Conference – each player must play 8 plays
20 or more players National / Centennial Conference – each player must play 6 plays
19 or less players American Conference – each player must play 8 plays
20 or more players American Conference – each player must play 6 plays
11 to 20 players Federal / United Conference – each player must play 13 plays
21 to 25 players Federal / United Conference – each player must play 11 plays
26 to 28 players Federal / United Conference – each player must play
9 plays
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ALL DEAD BALL PLAYS ARE NOT INCLUDED AS A PLAY ON THE
MANDATORY PLAY COUNT.
Spotter Procedures
Create Mandatory Play Spotter Sheet
Provide to opponents spotter
List Players in Numerical
(Jersey #) order
Provide spotter assistance with
starting offense, starting defense and
special teams player lists
Assign an assistant coach to assist
spotter if possible
Spotters are not allowed in
“Coaching Box” - they are allowed
on the sidelines – but must be
between 30 yr line and Goal Line
Spotter Procedures
Please Retain your Teams Spotter Sheets with Signatures
Discipline Form
Site Directors Responsibilities
• Field Set Up
• Team Weigh ins
• Keep Games on Time
• Allow only approved persons “beyond ropes”
• Assure Spotters are in correct place on sidlines
• In event of ejection notify MMYFCL Directors of Football ( with name)
• Notify MMYFCL Directors of Football if any player, coach or spectator
hinders you from effectively doing your job
• Wear MMYFCL provided ID garment
• Have SOP handy
2009 Regular Season / Playoffs
• First Game – TBD
• National /American / Centennial Playoffs: Top
8 teams: 1 v 8 :
2v7;
3v6
4 v 5…. :
• Federal / United TBA
Meeting Take-aways
Utilize the MMYFCL Website: www.midmarylandfootball.com
• “Documents”
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Codes of Conduct
ID Applications
SOP / Rules
Spotter Procedures
Spotter Sheets
Roster Certification
Process
• “Coaches Corner”
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Contact Information
Age Group Commish
Roster Certification Process
Game Rosters
Site Directors
Responsibilities
Certify Rosters
All coaches / admins
sign Codes of Conduct
Forms and turn-in at
Certification
Know the rules
Control your sites
Weigh in every game
Assure mandatory play
Report your scores
Agenda
Commissioner Responsibilities
Review assignments and deconflict
Gather Age Group Contact Information
Certification
Score Reporting
Email mail reminder with weeks current weight
Gather statements from all parties involved in conflicts
Serve on Rule Committee
Direct Weigh ins for and Oversee final Championship Games
Age Group Coordination
• Score Reporting
• Issue Resolution
• Spotter Sheets
• Championship Playoff Game
Score Reporting
1) Collect the scores from the coaches or
organization representative from currents
week’s games.
2) Email the 5 scores directly to the
web admin
3) Web Admin will enter the scores in
the formatted spreadsheet and
upload to MMYFCL website