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USA Football is the national governing body of American football at the youth and amateur levels. An independent non-profit based near Washington, D.C., USA Football, which hosts more than 100 training events annually, offers education programs for coaches and game officials as well as skill development for young players and resources for youth league administrators. USA Football was endowed by the NFL and NFLPA in 2002. The organization awards more than $500,000 in equipment grants to youth leagues and high schools each year based on merit and need along with additional resources. USA Football also is the only sports entity to offer as much as $500,000 in subsidies for volunteer youth coach background checks for youngsters' safety. USA Football does not operate leagues or teams, but serves and strengthens existing leagues to ensure positive football experiences for players, parents and coaches. USA Football also assembles and manages national team programs as the designated U.S. representative to the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). Carl Peterson, former Kansas City Chiefs GM is USA Football's current Chairman, replacing Jack Kemp. [1]
[edit] MembershipsCommissioners USA Football knows that there are many challenges facing youth football commissioners. To make the job easier and strengthen America's favorite sport, USA Football has reached some of the game's top minds to develop tools that will save time, money, and energy. Now, your organization can run safer, more efficiently, and with lower operating costs. The governing body provides league commissioners with the following: • Equipment Grants USA Football has awarded nearly $1 million in equipment grants around the country. • League and Team Websites A USA Football league or team website helps parents and players stay up to date with schedules, player profiles, photos and more. • Certified Coaching Education Program (CCEP) USA Football's Coaching Course is a fun and easy way to help coaches learn how to teach fundamentals and techniques. Track coaches' progress through the integrated control panel • Certified Officiating Education Give Officials the chance to improve their skills with USA Football's Officiating Course. • Background Checks The National Center for Safety Initiatives' (NCSI) Background Screening for USA Football Members is the Gold Standard for background checks in the youth-serving industry. • Member Discounts Members can purchase USA Football Coaching Handbooks and receive bulk-rate pricing. • Additional Benefits Include - Football Forms - Football Certificates - USA Football Magazine Coaches USA Football knows that youth and middle school coaches are some of the hardest working volunteers around. Becoming a member of USA Football will help you make the most of your time and energy by making you a better, more efficient coach. Upon joining, each member receives benefits including insurance, educational materials, and organizational tools. Coaching memberships also include the following: • Coaching Insurance Coaches who complete USA Football's Coaching Course Level 1 become eligible for insurance coverage for youth and amateur (18 and under) football related activities. • Online Coaching Courses USA Football's Coaching Course is a fun and easy way to help your coaches learn how to teach fundamentals and techniques. • Practice Planner Create daily practice schedules in a simple and easy-to-read presentation to begin every practice on the same page. • Click 'N Create Playbook Member are able to draw up plays, print them out, or animate them for easy presentations. • Drills Library Access fully animated drills that can be integrated into a practice schedule for individual positions, group and team periods. • Member Discounts Purchase the USA Football Coaching Handbook at 10% off the list price. • USA Football Magazine Get latest news, updates and information about youth football with the official magazine of USA Football. • Responsible Coaching and Responsible Parenting Resources Access to coaching resources, helpful tips for parents, advice from experts and community spaces to share ideas and opinions. Officials Whether you work youth, high school, or college football, the USA Football Officiating Membership will have something for you. In-game video, mechanics reviews, and weekly quizzes are only some of the benefits of being a part of this group of dedicated volunteers. For experienced or new officials, your games will run smoother and abilities will improve by using these materials. Officials can brush up on mechanics and specific terms while new officials can learn everything needed to become a consistent official. Officials may use the developmental DVDs in order to stay on top of their work. Other Official membership benefits include: • Online Officiating Course Helps official members become strong and confident officials by preparing signals and understanding the theory behind calls. • Basic Mechanics Course A well-called game depends on a coordinated officiating crew - learn about the mechanics of crews from 2 to 5 officials using USA Football's audio and animated instruction. • Rules Interpretations Members can watch video, see the call, and answer quizzes to keep skills sharp. • Expert Analysis Take an in-depth look at a specific example of penalties, mechanics, and techniques with analysis from NFL and NCAA experts. • USA Football Magazine Get the latest news, updates, and information about youth football with the official magazine of USA Football. [edit] Additional ResourcesAlong with the memberships USA Football offers, there are free resources available to youth football players, coaches, commissioners, and even parents. • Ask the Expert Coaches, Officials, and Commissioners are able to ask youth football experts pressing questions about youth football coaching, officiating, and administration. • Players Articles USA Football offers the latest football information to all youth and amateur football players. In Players Articles you’ll find useful data in the position library as well as the latest news regarding football & academics, fitness training and practice drills. • I Played USA Football’s “I Played” web page is where current and former football participants share stories that chronicle the positive influences of the game. • Health and Safety USA Football provides advice and information about nutrition, conditioning, hydration, injury care, and equipment fitting in order to provide a safe environment for players. • League Guide This comprehensive, interactive guide provides an overview of the steps for personnel looking to establish or enhance an independent youth football league by giving examples of how to establish by-laws. [edit] EventsCoaching Schools Our Coaching Schools are one-day coaching clinics conducted by top local high school and youth coaches to educate participants on techniques necessary to teach the fundamentals of every position, organize a season with practice planning and give tips for better offensive, defensive and special teams schemes. Officiating Schools Our Officiating Schools are two-day clinics designed by NFL Umpire Tony Michalek and Big Ten Referee Bill LeMonnier to improve your skills as a youth or high school football official. You will work scrimmages in crews of five and seven and receive valuable feedback from NFL and Division I officials. Player Academies USA Football Player Academies are developmental camps designed for athletes, ages 9–14, with a minimum of one-year of playing experience. Similar to an NFL training camp, the 3½ day curriculum will review the fundamental skills of offense, defense and special teams, providing each player with the opportunity to improve their skills. State Leadership Forum USA Football brings league commissioners throughout the state together to discuss topics important to youth football at the State Leadership Forums. State Forum topics include: coaching education, health and safety, participation rates, fundraising and age/weight standards. Commissioner also share best-practices and open discussions to improve the region’s youth football. US National Team In June 2009 USA Football along with IFAF will host its inaugural 19 and under Junior World Championship at legendary Fawcett stadium in Canton, Ohio. This week long event hosts 7 countries, 4 continents including a nationally selected team from the U.S. USA Football will also be sponsoring a national road trip to each players hometown to announce their participation in the tournament. USA Football also composed a Senior National team compiled of former college players that competed for the first time in 2007 at the Senior World Championship in Kawasaki, Japan. The U.S team won the gold medal. The next Senior World Championship will be held in Denmark and Sweden in 2011. [edit] Board Of DirectorsRay Anderson- Executive Vice President of Football Operations, NFL Jason Belser- Former NFL player; Regional Director, NFLPA Joe Browne- Executive Vice President, Communications and Public Affair, NFL Jon Butler- Executive Director, Pop Warner Little Scholars Tom Cove- President and CEO, Sporting Goods Manufactures Association (SGMA) International Carl Francis- Director of Communications, NFLPA Alexia Gallagher- Director, NFL Youth Football fund, NFL Bob Gardner- COO, National Federation of State High School Associations Roger Goodell*- Commissioner, NFL Scott Hallenbeck*- Executive Director, USA Football Carl Peterson, USA Football Chairman Mark Meana- Chairman, Fairfax (Va.) County Youth Football League Brian Mitchell- Former NFL Player; Program Host, Washington Redskins Radio Network Keith Rucker- Former NFL player; Head Football Coach, Mt. Healthy (Ohio) High School Frank Sanchez- Vice President, Corporate & Partnership Relationships, Boys and Girls Clubs of America DeMaurice Smith, NFLPA Executive Director Grant Teaff- Executive Director, American Football Coaches Association Deborah Yow- Director of Athletics, University of Maryland
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