Schumacher Division Coaches Handbook
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Schumacher Division Coaches Handbook www.bismarckfootball.com 1 Contents BYFL MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Philosophy ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 BYFL Football Rules .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Fields, Officials, Time and Scoring................................................................................................................................ 3 Offense Philosophy ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Defense Philosophy ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Participation ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Game Cancellations ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Practice ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Weight Limits ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Coaches ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Players .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Parents ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Practice Plan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Levels of contact .......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Practice Plan Example .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Offense Sets ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 RT Pro ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 RT Tight ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 RT Twins ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Offense Plays .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 RT Pro ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 RT Tight ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 RT Twins ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Defense Formations ....................................................................................................................................................... 13 40 Front vs Pro ........................................................................................................................................................... 13 Man Free Coverage vs Pro ......................................................................................................................................... 14 40 Front vs Tight ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Man Free Coverage vs Tight ...................................................................................................................................... 16 40 Front vs Twins ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 Man Free Coverage vs Twins ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Parents Meeting Example .............................................................................................................................................. 20 2 BYFL MISSION STATEMENT Bismarck Youth Football League (BYFL) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization operated by dedicated volunteers whose mission is to enable participants (ages 8-12) the opportunity to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, BYFL programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that children will use throughout their lives. We are dedicated to sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play. Philosophy Coaches play a pivotal role in the development of athletes at all levels. As a coach, you may take on a variety of roles throughout the season such as a: Mentor, Innovator, Supporter, Educator, Trainer, Leader, Counselor, Role Model, and Friend to your players. Be a teacher first and a coach second. Effectively teach the fundamentals of football in a positive safe environment. Challenge and teach players how to play the game right, and what good sportsmanship means. Motivate and stimulate confidence in your players. Value each player’s effort and persistence and support their development on and off the field. The number one reason children participate in youth sports is to have fun. Remember that you have a team of 8-10-year-old children and the game of football is just a game. Learning about winning and losing, playing by the rules, and respecting an opponent are just as important as learning football skills. “A good coach will make his players see what they can be rather than what they are.” – Ara Parasheghian BYFL Football Rules North Dakota High School Athletic Associations (NDHSAA) playing rules shall apply except as specifically revised in this handbook. Fields, Officials, Time and Scoring • The games will be played on the 80-yard fields. • There will be 2 officials for each league game. • The referee will keep the time on the field. • Two coaches are allowed on the field during the game. The coaches on the field call the plays. Do not send in plays from the sidelines. The coaches on the field during play may not advise their team after the quarterback begins his signal cadence. 3 • 10-minute quarters will be played with a 5-minute half time. The clock will run continuously except for after touchdowns, injuries, and team timeouts. After a touchdown, the clock starts once the official resets the ball at the 30-yard line. In the last 2 minutes of each half the clock will stop in accordance will high school football rules. • Each team will have 2 time-outs per half. • There will be no kick-off. There will be a flip of a coin at the beginning of the game. The team that wins the flip has the option of taking the ball on the 30-yard line (first half) or deferring to the second half. • There will be no punts. On 4th down, the offensive team has the option to go for it or have the ball advanced 20 yards down field and the opposing team takes over from that spot. If the team is inside the 20-yard line, the ball will be advanced half the distance to the goal line. They must notify the referee and other team of their intention. • Should the score be tied at the end of regulation play, there will be no overtime period, the game will end in a tie. • Teams will receive 6 points for scoring a touchdown. • There will be NO field goal or kicked extra points attempted. • Scoring of the Point After a Touchdown (PAT) shall be as follows: o A score of one (1) point will be given to a team who runs the ball beyond the goal line from the 2-yard line. o A score of to (2) points will be given to a team who passes the ball beyond the goal line from the 2-yard line. Offense Philosophy • League requires all plays be ran from provided formations (see offensive formations) • League forbids