Featuring & along with Fort Worth, Brownsville, Texas, St Louis, NW Arkansas, Oklahoma City, and Memphis

Vol. 1 Issue 7 February 2011

Rivalry! Snoop vs The Truth

results pg. 45

Follow us on Reading is the key that unlocks the door to opportunity

• Two-thirds of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of fourth grade will end up in jail or on welfare.

• 85% of all juveniles who are introduced to the juvenile court system are functionally illiterate.

• One in four children grows up unable to read in the lowest two literacy levels. Literacy is learned.

2 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Reading is the key that unlocks the door to opportunity Congratulations to the following TRUTH Athletes for outstanding academic achievement in the classroom! TRUTH Academic Most Valuable Players (athletes received all “A”s on Report Card) Adonnis Butler Jordan Davis Ruquan Brown Chris Henderson III Kaleb Batts Ryan Tucker Christian Henderson Kameron Miles Shedeur Sanders Dylan Henderson Kevin Spencer Trelyn Lee Fred Henderson Kevion Edwards Zakhari Franklin Gabe Wild Kyron White J’Kobe Williams Makaii Henderson Jamal Brown Nehemiah Clark Jimmy Wyrick Richie Washington Jordan Breedlove Rodrick Weaver TRUTH Academic Pro Bowlers (athletes received all “A”s and “B”s on Report Card)

Andrew Smith Eric Thurston Jederek McDaniel Michael Davis Billy Monroe Fred Williams Joe Pina Montre’ Gipson Brandon Young Izaiah Jackson Jordan Waits Nathaniel Miller Braylon Crosby J’Waun Cook Josh Sanders Qualan Jones Caleb Ferguson Jabrey Harvey Justin Watson Ramon Raynor Camron Buckley Jacoby Harrison Keilon Elder Sean Funches Charles Crawford Jacoby Roberts Kelvin Harris Shilo Sanders D’Shalon Douglas Jacoby Williams Ken McLaurin Timothy Ferguson Dermarco Roberts Jacquez Ramey Kevin Pina Timothy Jones Desmund Nixon Jai Jones Korey Minor Trey Jones Devin Collier Jalen Jones Kylin Mathis Will Rossy Diego Sandoval Jatory Sparks- Landon Laney Zach Milan Donovan Burks Brown Malik Martin Zakeith Ford Edwin Harper Jaylin Sparrow Malik Mason Elijah Calhoun Jaylon Jackson Mene Khepera Volume 1 Issue 5 february 2011

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VP of Operations Wallace Clay UnderRated programs are designed so that each team that’s featured will receive several hundred copies of Ceo & President of Literacy Company Richard Sutz that month’s issue to use as a fundraiser for their specific team.

President of football momS Nicole Edwards UnderRated Magazine is a full-fledged publication that covers National Youth Sports. We cover various youth sports leagues including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, tackle football, soccer, Art director Krystal Neuhofel t-ball and volleyball. Whether your league is girls, boys, co-ed or children’s, recreational or competitive, UnderRated is one of the few magazines to cover your sports. Your kids can have a chance to shine in the national spotlight with our magazine. UnderRated is available Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, Arizona, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. Whether your football league is tackle, touch, coed or just for recreation, UnderRated hopes to explore your state’s youth football and sports programs. Contact hjones@ underratedco.com to possibly have your organization featured!

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24 The National Champion TRUTH teams coached by Deion Sanders, along with teams from Fort Worth, Brownsville, Texas, St Louis, NW Arkansas, Oklahoma City, and Memphis are scheduled to compete. Snoop Bowl has attracted a host of celebrities and former athletes to the event over the years. Snoop Bowl IX will open a new chapter for the game and set the gold standard for youth sporting events.

6 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Letter From The Publisher

There are no bigger weeks in sports than the week leading up to the Super Bowl. From the teams arriving, to the media days and finally the big game itself, the Super Bowl is a spectacle unlike anything else. For the two teams fortunate enough to play for the championship, this is a life-long dream achieved. Little did most people know, Super Bowl week was a dream come true for many youth teams as well. UnderRated Magazine had the opportunity to travel to Texas and the Super Bowl for this year’s edition of the Snoop Bowl, an annual youth football tournament held prior to the Super Bowl. Some of the best youth teams from across country. The stories and tales of these Harold W. Jones II, Founder and teams and players can be seen CEO of UnderRated Magazine throughout this month’s issue. The Snoop Bowl may showcase some of the very best that youth sports has to offer, but youth sports also has a dark side that Deion Sanders and Snoop Dog take questions from the often times goes unmentioned. media during the Snoop Bowl’s media day February 4. Bullying is not a regional problem. It is happening across the country from coast to coast. This month, we take a look at the problem, the staggering statistics and tips on recognizing and preventing bullying that could help save some of our bright young students. Finally, Under Amour and the American Youth Football partnered in December 2010 to bring together the largest youth football competition in the world. UnderRated was there and we look back at this huge, never before seen event. Now, before I let you dive into this month’s edition, we have a few things for you to look forward to in the coming year. First, keep your eyes peeled for one of the first networks dedicated to youth sports. UnderRated is proud to announce the creation of YSPN, the Youth Sports Programming Network. We don’t want to spoil all the fun and give away all of the details now, but this is something we are excited about and think you will be as well. Also, UnderRated has partnered with the Indian Nation Football Conference and will host the first ever North-South All American game to be played later this year. Two to three players from each team will be chosen to represent their team in what will truly be a one of-a-kind event. I know that is a lot to take in, but stick with us. 2011 is shaping up to be a remarkable year for The UnderRated staff takes a moment to youth sports, new challenges and UnderRated Magazine. commemorate their trip to Snoop Bowl.

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Mission: To be the premier publication source that bridges the gap between young athletes, their parents, coaches, teachers and life through awareness and education that will help lead them to a successful future. Goal: At UnderRated National Youth Magazine, our goal is to build up youth football and its coaches around the world, forming a youth covenant with teams and coaches everywhere, helping to deposit character and self-esteem in our kids before society does. We believe that one day youth football, from coast to coast, will be bigger than high school football and that kids will have more opportunities to play in nationally televised games.

One day every youth football player will be able to quote our UnderRated creed....

“UR SOMEONE. UR SPECIAL. UR A BELIEVER. UR THE ONE LOOKING AT U IN THE MIRROR, SO THAT THE ONLY THING U HAVE TO OVERCOME IS U.”

We will feature kids from five years old up to 12 years old on the cover and through out the magazine. This national magazine is dedicated to them. Programs: Under Rated Programs are designed so that each team and state that’s featured will receive several hundred copies of our magazine for the month for a fund raiser for their specific team.

UnderRated Programs are designed so that each team and state that’s featured will receive several hundred copies of that issue to be used as a fundraiser for their specific team.

Yes, this magazine is totally free and will be sent to whichever team is featured for that month. Each team will have the option to sell it, for $5 a copy, to support their organization. The option to subscribe online, or by mail, will be available soon.

Youth Football I UNDER RATED 9 10 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Youth Football I UNDER RATED 11 Snoop dogg walked in the stadium to talk with his All-Star team before Teams presented in the Snoop Bowl IX. Annually the game and to greet the Snoop Dogg All-Stars travel to the host city of the crowd with saying the Super bowl to play that city’s all-star team. This a few things to let the year’s marquee matchup will put the Snoop Dogg fans know that it is all about god and the kids All-stars against Deion Sanders’ National Champion his presents was being TRUTH Select Football team. It promises to be a felt around the stadium day filled with competitive youth football. In addi- created for an exciting tion to the marquee matchup six other youth games game to be played between the two teams. are scheduled. The National Cham- pion TRUTH teams coached by Deion Sanders, along with teams from Fort Worth, Brownsville, Texas, St Louis, NW Arkansas, Okla- homa City, and ABOUT PRIMETIME Memphis are sched- ASSOCIATION AND TRUTH uled to compete. Snoop Bowl has YOUTH FOOTBALL: attracted a host Prime Time Association is a 501c3 nonprofit of celebrities and former athletes organization founded by Deion and Pilar to the event over Sanders. Primetime Association’s mission is to the years. Snoop Bowl IX will open teach and develop our youth through sports and a new chapter for education. A nationally recognized youth sports the game and set organization that is committed to excellence and the gold standard for youth sporting the highest values. Deion and Pilar Sanders along events. with the Primetime Association’s National Cham- pionship Football teams “The TRUTH” will host this year’s Snoop Bowl IX. 12 UNDER RATED I Youth Football There was some built up tension between the Deion Sanders the Truth football team and the Snoop Doggs All-Star team at the Snoop Bowl IX Pre-Game Super Bowl Party held at the Main Event for all the teams that were involved with the weekend event.

Snoop Bowl IX for the Oklahoma City All-Stars that had to travel from the Oklahoma City area during the snow season was able to put more focus on the task at hand with playing the truth football squad and was able to come out with the victory. Coach Walker and his coach staff and their football mom’s handled the Snoop Bowl IX Pre-game Party and the game with class it was a great team effort on the behalf of the kids, coaching staff and their football mom’s that travelled with the team.

Youth Football I UNDER RATED 13 Off to the Races

Tackled for a loss

The Coin Toss For 2010 Snoop Bowl IX

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The Warm Up Like Father Like Son

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Blocking With Authority Scanning The Field

16 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Running for Daylight Attacking The Ball At The Highest Point

Fought Hard But Came Up Short

Youth Football I UNDER RATED 17 Brandon Stephens Age:12 Plano, TX

Brandon plays in the Dallas Select Football League, his positions are RB/DE. He compiled incredible stats in both areas leading his team to the DSFL Super Bowl. Brandon also plays for his middle school team that went undeafeated. he was the teams QB and RB.

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Florida Blizzard or Bust Winter weather lead to an unsual act of kindness

20 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Youth Football I UNDER RATED 21 hursday February 4, 2011 about He had trailed the bus from 11:00pm we left Memphis headed Memphis. The Bus driver to Ennis, Texas. The Steelers Pee left with someone to go Wee Football Team was going get help, returning several Tto play in the SnoopBowl in hours later. About 4pm Red Lexington, Texas. We were being transported by T & Cross Emergency Services W Tours Bus Company, driven by Mr. William Cherry. came with several other Between 3 & 4 am we ran into a snow storm. We vehicles and transported stopped in New Boston, Texas for a break. The us to The Comfort Suites driver decided to stay there until daylight, he said Hotel. We had to purchase it was because he was unable to see the streets rooms there and stayed clearly. About 7am we left there headed to our the night without clothing hotel in Ennis traveling between 30 to 40 miles per because it was trapped on hour. Along the way there were several vehicles the bus. Fortunately with the that had slid off the highway and had gotten stuck. parent that followed us, a The highway that we were traveling did not appear few of us were able to go to to have sand on it. Shortly after 10am our bus slid a nearby Walmart and Family off the highway in Sulfur Springs, tilted over into Dollar for personal items. We a ditch which kept us from going any further. We were also able to get food were assisted by a very helpful Hispanic family. from McDonalds for the kids. They loaded our boys onto farm equipment trailers The next morning a bus was and took them tothe nearby Rafter L Ranch, where sent from Dallas to pick us up we were housed in the barn. They stayed with and take us to the playing field in us the entire time even taking several of us to a Lexington. nearby Little Ceaser’s to get pizza. We had only one vehicle with us that was driven by a player’s parent.

22 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Youth Football I UNDER RATED 23 Bullying and Suicide

There is a strong link between bullying and suicide, suicide to consider suicide themselves. as suggested by recent bullying-related suicides in the US and several other countries. Parents, teachers, and Some of the warning signs of suicide can include: students need to be aware of the dangers of bullying so they can get help for students who may be at risk for • Showing signs of depression, like ongoing suicide. sadness, withdrawal from others, losing interest In recent years, a series of bullying-related suicides in favorite activities, or trouble sleeping or eating in the US and across the globe have drawn attention to • Talking about or showing an interest in death or the connection between bullying and suicide. Though dying too many adults still see bullying as “just part of being a • Engaging in dangerous or harmful activities, kid,” it is a serious problem that leads to many negative including reckless behavior, substance abuse, or effects for victims, including suicide. Many people may self injury not realize that there is also a link between being a bully • Giving away favorite possessions and saying and committing suicide. goodbye to people • Saying or expressing that they can’t handle things The statistics on bullying and suicide are alarming: anymore • Making comments that things would be better • Suicide is the third leading cause of death among without them young people, resulting in about 4400 deaths per • If a person is displaying these symptoms, talk year, according to the CDC. For every suicide to them about your concerns and get them help among young people, there are at least 100 right away, such as from a counselor, doctor, or at suicide attempts. Over 14 percent of high school the emergency room. students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it In some cases, it may not be obvious that a teen • Bully victims are between 2 to 9 times more likely is thinking about suicide, such as when the suicide to consider suicide than non-victims, according seems to be triggered by a particularly bad episode of to studies by Yale University bullying. In several cases where bullying victims killed • A study in Britain found that at least half of themselves, bullies had told the teen that he or she suicides among young people are related to should kill him or herself or that the world would be bullying better without them. Others who hear these types of • 10 to 14 year old girls may be at even higher risk statements should be quick to stop them and explain to for suicide, according to the study above the victim that the bully is wrong. • According to statistics reported by ABC News, nearly 30 percent of students are either bullies or Other ways to help people who may be considering victims, and 160,000 kids stay home from school suicide include: every day because of bullying • Take all talk or threats of suicide seriously. Don’t Bully-related suicide can be connected to any type of tell the person they are wrong or that they have bullying, including physical bullying, emotional bullying, a lot to live for. Instead, get them immediate cyberbullying, and sexting, or circulating suggestive or medical help. nude photos or messages about a person. • Keep weapons and medications away from anyone who is at risk for suicide. Get these items Some schools or regions have more serious problems out of the house or at least securely locked up. with bullying-related suicide. This may be due to a • Parents should encourage their teens to talk problem with bullying at the school. It could also be about bullying that takes place. It may be related to the tendency of students who are exposed to embarrassing for kids to admit they are the

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25 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Youth Football I UNDER RATED 25 victims of bullying, and most kids don’t want to admit • WebMD, Depression Guide, “Recognizing the Warning they have been involved in bullying. Tell victims that Signs of Suicide” [online] it’s not their fault that they are being bullied and show • Nemours, KidsHealth, “Helping Kids Deal with Bullies” them love and support. Get them professional help if [online] the bullying is serious. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Suicide • It is a good idea for parents to insist on being included Prevention, “Youth Suicide” [online] in their children’s friends on social networking sites so • Yale University, Office of Public Affairs, “Bullying- they can see if someone has posted mean messages Suicide Link Explored in New Study by Researchers at about them online. Text messages may be more Yale” [online] difficult to know about, so parents should try to • Matt Dickinson, The Independent, “Research finds keep open communications with their children about bullying link to child suicides” [online] bullying. • Michael Inbar, MSNBC Today, “‘Sexting’ bullying cited • Parents who see a serious bullying problem should in teen’s suicide” [online] talk to school authorities about it, and perhaps • Susan Donaldson James, ABC News, Health, “Teen arrange a meeting with the bully’s parents. More Commits Suicide Due to Bullying: Parents Sue School states are implementing laws against bullying, and for Son’s Death” [online] recent lawsuits against schools and criminal charges • Erik Eckholm and Katie Zezima, The New York Times, against bullies show that there are legal avenues to “6 Teenagers Are Charged After Classmate’s Suicide” take to deal with bullies. If school authorities don’t [online] help with an ongoing bullying problem, local police or attorneys may be able to. • People who are thinking about suicide should talk to someone right away or go to an emergency room. Prevent Bullying They can also call a free suicide hotline, such as 1-800-273-TALK (8255). One way to stop bullying is to take steps to prevent bullying from starting. Some ways to prevent bullying is Friends and relatives of suicide victims also need to find through providing a bully policy, consequences for bullies, someone to talk to as they grieve, especially if they are and educating potential victims of bullying. Keep reading for suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts themselves. more tips on preventing bullying.

Sources: Steps to prevent bullying before it starts can address the

26 UNDER RATED I Youth Football bullies have been sued for damages. Bully-related suicide can be Preventing Bullying and Family Education connected to any type of bullying, Perception of bullying has changed over time, and while including physical bullying, policy can touch organizations such as schools, it is harder to reach families. People who come from families in which emotional bullying, cyberbullying, bullying was the norm have been exposed to behavior and sexting, or circulating models that are not considered acceptable today. These people, whether teachers or students, may need explicit suggestive or nude photos or models of how to act on thoughts and feelings that could messages about a person. lead to bullying and/or they may need greater assistance to learn new behavior patterns and break old models, such as problem from several directions. Prevention can be aimed counseling, rather than simply punishment. at creating a situation in which bullying is not tolerated, in Community education is difficult and takes time: many giving potential bullies outlets and behavior suggestions so people feel that what happens behind their closed front that thoughts and feelings that could end up in bullying are door is their business and is private and resent and channeled in different ways, and in helping potential victims reject suggestions for change. But if dad bullies mom, avoid becoming the butt of bullying behavior. This article or vice versa, and the children take this behavior as a explores some of the current thoughts about how bullying model, what’s behind closed doors can flow out into the can be prevented. community. Preventing Bullying With Policies Within the home, parents can prevent bullying both A clear definition of bullying and a policy that disallows by modeling alternative behaviors as well as explicitly it and lays out the consequences is one means to arm a pointing out behaviors that fall into the category of bullying school or school district against this problem. For one thing, and differentiating ways of acting and sharing that are when bullying is clearly defined, then it can be more easily acceptable within a family - in which people often know recognized and separated from constructive criticism, more about each other’s characteristics, faults and failings, discipline, and motivation, all of which are bordering areas. for example, because of how space is shared rather than It is important that the policy be clear and research-based because someone has “outed” someone else - from what is in order to not be so broad that educationally valid negative acceptable in school and other public settings. statements are branded and students and teachers are Other Means of Preventing Bullying fearful of being perceived as bullies at every turn when Supervision and appropriate intervention can help stop what they say is not praise. And it is different, though bullying that is in progress. still potentially painful, if a child is picked last for games Teach appropriate assertiveness to those who are, or because he or she has an objectively poor skill set as may be, targets of bullying. opposed to being picked last due to an explicit campaign If the bullying is linked to something that can be changed to ostracize him or her. - such as an article of clothing or a lack of skill or training Policies may explicitly mention major types of bullying, in some area - discuss various responses with the person, including verbal, social, physical, pack and cyberbullying, including changing the behavior, by making a different and racist, religious, homophobic bullying, along with choice or by working to improve in the area that is lacking if bullying of people with disabilities. But it is important that this is an appropriate response, or learning to assert his or policies should be worded so as not to exclude the bullying her right to be different, if this is appropriate. For example, of mainstream victims, nor victims who are teachers, staff, if a student is ridiculed because his or her desk or locker administrators, or school board members, rather than is a mess with things falling out of it, some assistance in students. creating and maintaining order could both be beneficial and As of September, 2009, most states have laws about remove the reason for the bullying. If, however, the student bullying. Bullying laws do not exist, however, in Alabama, wants to continue to wear a Yankee baseball cap in Red the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Sox territory, a different approach will be needed. Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Staff training can help make sure that the school (and Wisconsin. state, if applicable) policies are widely understood. Preventing Bullying With Consequences Some bullying occurs at the rate of “almost every day” With a carefully written and precise bullying definition according to the National Center for Education Statistics in place, there is a need to follow up with appropriate and (NCES) 2007 data. Head off repeat offense by encouraging fair consequences when bullying occurs, whomever the reports of bullying and making sure reports are dealt with perpetrator and victim are. Victims must know that they will expeditiously. A victim who has accepted another student’s get a fair hearing in order to be persuaded to come forward. derision as “jokes” up to should be able to report the Bullies must not be perceived as immune on account of derision without feeling complicit or guilty for the bullying longevity or position. Consequences need to be applied being ongoing. consistently in order for policy to be effective. Sources In states in which there are laws about bullying and in stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov cases in which bullying involves physical altercations or nces.ed.gov damage or theft of property, the consequences of bullying stopbullyingnow.com may include criminal prosecution, as well as school youthviolence.edschool.virginia.edu sanctions. In addition, bullies, both students and teachers, not to mention schools, school districts, and parents of

Youth Football I UNDER RATED 27 Why are the Polynesians made for football?

It has been reported that Polynesian kids are fifty- This is the island way, and the city of Euless treated six more likely to make it to the NFL than any other these families as such. This act of kindness went a kid in the United States. Most of these NFL players long way and helped the families adjust and belong are offensive or defensive linemen, but the numbers to the community. As a Polynesian custom, you are of skilled players are growing. to give back, and give back they did. This showed What gives them this edge? up at Trinity High School. The first thing that people will notice is their size. Many of the Tongan kids attended Trinity. As The majority are much bigger compared to the time went on, more and more Polynesian families average American. A three hundred pound teenager followed – Samoans, Hawaiians, etc. -, and more is the norm among Polynesians. If a high school three hundred pound teenage kids were showing happens to be surrounded by Polynesian fami- up at the school yard. These kids were recruited to lies, it is very likely that you will find three hundred play football and found a way of acceptance among The majority are much bigger compared to the average American. A three hundred pound teenager is the norm among Polynesians.

pound offensive and defensive linemen on the team. other kids. Their size helped Trinity rank among the When you have that kind of size in those positions top high school football programs in the country combined with good coaching, it will give any high and win three Texas state football championships school team a tremendous advantage. – 2005, 2007, and 2009. There is no coincidence Back in the 80’s a couple of Polynesian families that the influx of Polynesians helped build a winning of Tongan decent migrated to Euless, Texas to work program. They didn’t do it alone because football is at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. City a team sport, but the addition of their size gave Trin- officials welcomed and allowed the Tongans to ity High School an advantage that they have been continue their customs in the community. This made riding since the turn of the century. them feel more at home and gave a sense of pride Big kids playing on the Trinity High School football and belonging to Euless. It is as if another Polyne- team was not the only thing that the Polynesians sian was welcoming one of their own to their village. gave back. They also introduced their culture to other kids that was soon adopted and emulated. Their values of family and respect also helped them become fifty- six more times likely to end up in the NFL. But this will be on the next issue.

Junior Pomee appears to have a rather promising future ahead of him on the football field. Keep in mind, the 6-foot-3, 225-plus pound senior from Moreno Valley Rancho Verde High is one of the country’s top tight end prospects with a scholarship offer on the table from several NCAA powerhouse programs.

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. Presents the first ever North South All American game

2-3 kids from each team will be picked by Indian Nation Committee South teams North teams Jenks, Union, BA, Glenn pool, Tulsa North, Tulsa East, Coweta, Bixby, Bishop Kelley, Owasso, Collinsville, Catoosa, Metro Christian, Tulsa South, Bartlesville, Claremore, Stillwater, Sapulpa, Muskogee, Skiatook, Pryor, Catoosa, Berryhill, Locus Grove, Wagoner, Inola, Jay, Grove, Hilldale,Sand Springs Miami

29 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Youth Football I UNDER RATED 29 he world of Seth M. Quealy, MS is a sport psychology sport and consultant/mental skills coach. He works with performance teams, coaches & individuals from all walks of in general life who realize the importance the mental aspect has become plays in peak performance. Seth shows them Tincreasingly competitive. how to maximize their potential by developing the correct attitude & mind set through mental skills Individuals, teams, training. This empowers them to start getting coaches, parents, schools control of themselves so they can take control of & businesses are looking their performances. for that extra EDGE on the competition. People He has worked with athletes who excel in are training harder and baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, smarter to get bigger, field hockey, speed skating, downhill skiing, faster & stronger with more football, gymnastics, swimming, cycling, technical skill than ever running, snowboarding, surfing, golf, fencing start believing that impossible and more. He also works with actors, dancers before. However, these is nothing. It’s about learning and entertainers to help them deal with the don’t always equate to victory. to accept our strengths and anxiety and pressure that affects all performers. To ensure you have the complete Seth says “while the sports and performance game, the complete EDGE and weaknesses and the importance disciplines may differ, the commonality lies in the the best chance at victory start of taking responsibility for our fact that the participants and coaches all want the working on your mental game! thoughts and actions. Most capability to do their best more consistently. They As a sports psychology importantly, it’s about getting are also willing to utilize all the resources at their consultant/mental skills coach ourselves to trust our abilities disposal, most importantly sport psychology & I work with teams, coaches and instincts to stop focusing on mental skills training.” & individuals who realize the things we can’t do by choosing to focus more on the things we The pursuit of excellence and peak performance importance the mental aspect can do! is a trait associated with champions and top plays in performing their best on achievers. Seth stated “I love working with & off the field. I show them how Give your mental game a these people, they motivate me and inspire me, to maximize their potential by chance and be astonished at together we accomplish more than we could developing the correct attitude the dramatic change in your alone!” & mindset through mental skills performance, attitude and training. This empowers them to circumstances! Seth obtained a Masters in Kinesiology, Applied get control of themselves, their Sport Psychology from California State University, CATCH THE VISION! Fullerton under Dr. Ken Ravizza. He completed thoughts & emotions so they can PLAY WITH PURPOSE!! his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport take control of their performances. LIVE YOUR DREAMS!!! Science at the University of Utah with a minor in If you want to be your best & Psychology. take your game to the next level working on the mental game will “I love helping others realize their dreams though get you there faster and keep you Mental Edge Sports the discovery and application of the mental there longer! www.mentaledgesports.com game!” Seth looks forward to the opportunity to Sports psychology/mental work with you or your team! [email protected] skills training is about inspiring the exceptional in us all to

30 UNDER RATED I Youth Football 31 UNDER RATED I Youth Football AYF AND CHEER 2010 NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

32 UNDER RATED I Youth Football Youth Football I UNDER RATED 33 On December 4th 2010, American Youth Football (AYF) and Under Armour kicked off the world’s largest football competition as they welcomed more than 15,000 football players, cheerleaders, and their families from across the U.S. to the 2010 Under Armour American Youth Football National Championships.

Since its inception fourteen years ago AYF has become the nation’s largest youth football program with more than 650,000 athletes aged 5-16 playing on 18,000 teams in all 50 states. The organization strives to use football as a means to ‘give back’ to the community and fulfill its mission to provide all kids with a place to play. In order to qualify for the National Championship event, coaches and league administrators participated in months of education, training and fundraising while players had to demonstrate excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

“Qualifying for the Championships far exceeds simply winning games, it requires months of dedication from an entire community,” Said Galat, “Incredibly, we could have invited 300 teams to participate this week which exemplifies the strong commitment to youth football from across the country.”

The top 140 youth teams competed in 20 divisions allowing players of all ages the chance at a national title, with over 300 games being played. In addition to high-intensity football, players had the chance to participate in Under Armour Combines with top trainers, events at local area theme parks, appearances by NFL players and celebrities and national media coverage.

Watch the 2010 Under Armour American Youth Football National Championships, as seen on Fox Sports Net at youtube.com/ ayftv.

To view the full brackets visit, www.ayfchampionships.com.

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California Cowboys vs Titans The Great Cowboys High Low Tackle

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Southwest Region is the fastest growing region in American Youth Football and in the nation.

For more information call L.E. Chamberlain at 713.978.9940 or email [email protected] Teams Chargers

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The Competition Starts early in the state of Florida

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Sarasota Gators big boys= In the sunny state of Florida thousands of kids each year are targeted for their ability to play the game of football. Justin Austin one of Florida’s elite, has carried the torch of being dominate between tackles, his cat like speed and shifty moves makes him difficult to tackle.

Youth Football I UNDER RATED 45 2011 Kick-OffSouth Texas ClassicYou’ve gotta See this and Battle in the Rocky Top 2011

AUG. 5-7

NOV. 18-20

310 teams from 21 states participated in 2010 during these two huge tournaments make sure you’re a part of the action in 2011!!!

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Youth Football I UNDER RATED 47 Football Mom’s from St. Louis came to support there sons in the hard fought game versus the Truth these mom’s represents all of the football mom’s all across america!

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