29. March 2008 by admin.

Here is some content taken straight from this page of the Bulldogs website:

“Please understand that MVFL is a highly competitive level of football and players aren’t given playing time, they earn it. If your player has the determination to play and shows it to their coach everyday in practice, then there is no reason why they shouldn’t make it on the field.” (MVFL also has strict age and weight restrictions that can be found later in the packet.)

By the way the last part about age and weight restriction is incorrect. They changed all that and haven’t updated the website yet! There is no weight limit at Varsity and they added 20lbs. to every other level. But that’s another story…

ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN ARE THE NFL PRINCIPLES found at http://www.nflyouthfootball.com/7principlese7fe.htm

Here’s Principle #3

Football at the youth level should be an inclusive experience.  It is never fun at any level of play to sit and watch others participate, anticipating the opportunity to play if the situation arises. The youth level of football should be an equal learning experience for everyone, whether it’s a game or a practice.  How often have you either experienced or witnessed a practice where several players are being instructed and drilled while a group of teammates stand around and watch, never receiving the same attention? Most often the group standing around has been deemed by their coach to be not as skilled or talented, therefore, the attention is paid to the so-called “stars” of the team. A coach is a teacher. A teacher/coach’s job is to raise the level of learning and skills of not only the most talented, but for everyone on the team, starting with the least talented. The NFL philosophy eliminates first, second, and third strings in both games and at practice.

O.K. Coaches and Parents… Here is one for discussion that is sure to raise some different opinions.  Work together and sort it out if possible:

#4 Teach Every Position to Every Participant

Don’t pigeonhole kids in one particular position because of their physical size and/or ability. In order to provide each participant a full experience and appreciation for the game that will last a lifetime, we encourage all programs to teach everyone every position.

As we all know, kids grow at various rates. A smaller child may develop late and become much larger than his/her present size indicates and vice versa. How many athletes has football lost throughout the years because of coaches taking the largest kids and making them play the line? These kids often experienced an entire football season without touching the football.

Kids should have the opportunity to experience every position. As Peter Brock, former center for the New England Patriots, explains to youth coaches in the Boston area, “What a tragedy it would’ve been for New England Patriots football history if Drew Bledsoe had been told as a big kid beginning youth football that he could not play quarterback, and was forced to play the line due to his size. Who knows? He may have dropped out of football like so many other kids in his situation and gone on to play baseball, another sport, or dropped out of athletics completely.”>

A youth coach’s job is to introduce and teach every position to every kid. Never make judgments based on someone’s size alone; teach every participant every position and they will naturally find the position they belong in, and you will be in a better position to guide them.  “This content is from the NFL at www.nflyouthfootball.com”  Please visit the website for more great information.  I’m sure the NFL has plenty of good information to offer.

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27. March 2008 by admin.

The Mt. Airy Bulldogs youth football program officially withdrew interest in joining the MMYFCL recently. In an amazing turn of events the TJ Patriots “GTJAY” youth football program and the Poolesville Falcons all leave the MVYFL and get voted into the MMYFCL!  It seems nearly every organization around them in the Mount Airy region has joined MMYFCL! Here’s the list TJ Patriots, Damascus Cougars, Linganore Lancers, West Howard Warhawks, Westminster, North Carroll, West Carroll, Urbana Hawks, and of course the Winfield Cavaliers.

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22. March 2008 by admin.

The Columbia Ravens youth football organization has returned to the MMYFCL in full force and welcome arms.  The Howard County youth football program returns to it’s roots this year to a more convenient local level of competition.  The Ravens are poised to succeed in 2008 and appear to be very ready for the season.  A quick visit to their website shows coaches in place and offseason training taking place with speed agility and quickness training.  The Columbia Ravens look to field teams in all 3 MMYFCL divisions/levels at all age groups.  Online registration is now open for football, cheer and camp.  You may also register in person on Saturday April 29th from 9:00am to 12 noon at Cedar Lane West Park Recreation Center from 9:00am to 12 noon.  Visit www.ColumbiaRavens.com for more information and to see a list of 2008 Coaches.

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18. March 2008 by admin.

The WYFCP fields teams in the Mid Maryland Youth Football and Cheer League as well as 1 I-70 team for 13U.  Last year registration was late April thru May.  They field teams from ages 5-13 and have Division 1 and 2 for all age groups except varsity since they have the I70 team for that spot.  They are a well organized group w/ great facilities and experienced volunteers.  They are a feeder system for South Carroll High School which is next door to their practice facilities.

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17. March 2008 by admin.

If you were planning to register your kid to play for the Warhawks youth football program it may be too late. Please visit the following link HCSports for updated registration information but from what I can see the registration is closed for most levels at this point and filling up fast for the few remaining spots. Depending on where you live you may consider registering for LUYAA, Damascus, MAYAA, Winfield, or one of the other remaining Howard County programs. Don’t wait register for youth football early. It’s a popular sport for good reasons.

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