1. COACHING: Expert coaching is available at all levels. The Head Coaches have several years of experience teaching Football Fundamentals and Teamwork. All Coaches are required to teach in a constructive manner that develops confidence.

2. EQUIPMENT: MYFL provides all equipment except athletic supporter, appropriate cleats (metal cleats are not permitted), and football girdle and pads. This equipment is very expensive (approximately $300. per player). Each year the equipment is inspected and we purchase new nearly 1/4 of our needs annually in order to protect each child properly.

3. PRACTICE: We strive to educate, motivate, and encourage each child with practices that are well-organized, interactive, safe and fun. Practices are designed to maximize each child's potential and put in a position to be successful as a team. The first 3 weeks (prior to start of school) we practice Monday thru Friday from 5:30pm-7:30pm Once School starts we practice Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday evenings from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

4. GAMES: There are generally 3 Scrimmages; 8 Regular Season Games and potentially 1 Playoff Game a Championship Game. The Games are generally played on Sunday (at times on Saturday night). We strive to play every child in every game.

5. BENEFITS: Children learn the value of Team Work & team spirit. Importantly prepare for High School Athletics.

6. THE ORGANIZATION: MYFL is a not-for-profit organization. MYFL is made up of dedicated individuals, Directors, Coaches and many others that volunteer their valuable time and resources to ensure the integrity of the program and safe guard each child's experience.

POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of MYFL to provide instructional football to all children that meet the age; weight requirements. At this time we must limit the number of players to our teams to 35 players per team so that every player will have the opportunity to demonstrate his/her ability and desire to play youth Football in the Town of Marshfield. This means the Coaching Staff will do their best to instruct each child. Please be patient as this can be a sizable task with the teams this size. Qualified Coaches provide this instruction. The Board of Directors and MYFL support the Coaches in their decisions as to what position, how often, and when a child will play. Their decision is based on their observation of each child's abilities and strengths. Football is a physical, contact sport and our goal is to allow each child to progress at his/her own pace, learn about Football, have fun, and remain healthy. Safety is a major concern for the Coaching staff and much of their decisions are based on the welfare of each child. Proper tackling techniques are a must. All Children must master proper tackling techniques prior to Playing. Parents concerns must be addressed either directly and privately with the Head Coaches or MYFL'S Board of Directors. We will not condone comments or ridicule from the sidelines at games or practices.

PARENTS' RESPONSIBILITIES: We expect Parents to be fair, objective, and interested in your child's experience and development. Your personal encouragement is a critical component to your child's effort and confidence. By being the type of fan that will make Marshfield Youth Football the example for other communities to emulate.

PARENTS CONCERNS: Any concerns Parents have with our Organization and/or Coaching Staff must be presented to a "Designated Board Member" who will have responsibility for a specific team: Mites, Peewees, and Midgets. Due to prior experience and unfortunate examples of violence in other towns Parents will not be allow to confront Coaches or Parents during or after a practice or a game. We hope you understand this is for the protection of all involved.

PLAYERS' RESPONSIBILIES: All MYFL Playaers (if in school) are expected to be at practice. Players (Parents are expected to contact the Head Coact if they are going to miss a practice. Players can endanger their teammates if they have not learned their role. All Players are expected to do their best in School. Jewelry (rings, necklaces, earings, etc.) is banded while at practices and games for the safety of the child, their Teammates, and Opponents. Any Players that are involved with disciplinary issues while at School or in the Community will not be part of MYFL. A MYFL Player involved with Tobacco, Drugs, and/or Alcohol will be removed from MYFL. All Players represent themselves, their family, the MYFL Organization and are responsible for their actions.