Our goal @ the CYFA is to help develop young men by providing a competitive environment and winning culture where they will have fun developing the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment and hard work.

CYFA facts:

• Safety- we are concerned with the safety of the participates.
• Coaches are volunteers who are teaching correct techniques for football
• CYFA is part of the NTFL which also includes Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville and Faith Christian School
• We will now offer flag and 7 on 7 starting spring 2011 the boys can play football all year long. You asked and we listened.

Is it safe for my son to play football?

According to statistics gathered by Pop Warner football, the well-known American youth football organization, organized football among ages 5-15 has 12 percent fewer injuries per capita than organized soccer in the same age range. At the youth level, head and neck injuries are just as likely to happen in a soccer game, a basketball game or a playground injury as it is in the sport of football. Youth football is as safe as soccer and most other sports

How much does it cost to be part of the CYFA?

Fees + equipment will range from $300 - $400 dollars

Can my son be on the same team as his friends?

CYFA does a draft system so there are no guarantees that friends will end up on the same team.

How many players are on each team?

It depends how many players’ sign up for each division but the average is 15 – 21 players per team

When are the games held?

Most games with some exceptions will be on Saturdays

Where are the games played?

Coppell, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville, each team will have some home games and some away games.

How many nights do you practice a week before the season starts and after the season starts?

Most teams practice 3 nights a week in the beginning due to a short window to get ready for the 1st game and then most teams go to twice a week after the 1st game.

What should I do to prepare my son for the season?

Pull-ups, pushups, sit-ups, sprints & work on flexibility.

What equipment am I responsible for and where should I buy it?

All -Helmet (black), shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh pads, hip pads, tailbone pad , practice pants, game pants (black), practice jersey (white), football cleats, large water jug.

Can my son play with the boys in his class (his age has him playing in a higher division)?

CYFA age restrictions adhere to the NTFL bylaws. The bylaws are pretty clear about the divisions being age pure. NTFL will make concessions to families with children who have conditions that necessitate them playing down. In most cases, the player would have to be in the 5th percentile of their age group for height and weight. To get approved to play down, a family must submit a petition for playing down to the CYFA board. The petition collateral should include why you believe that your child should be playing down and supporting evidence. i.e. if they are small, what percentile are they in for height and weight – this should come from their pediatrician. At that point the CYFA board will vote whether or not to submit it to NTFL board. The family will then be notified on the outcome of the petition.