2008 Coaches Meeting

1. 2008 Coaches Meeting

2. Introductions / MMYFCL Overview Leadership /Organization / Communications – Website League Standards and Procedures Officiating Codes of Conduct - Coaches Training SOP Eligibility / Rosters / Certification Mandatory Play Rules / Spotter Procedures / Weigh-ins Parent / Player Code of Conduct Site Director Responsibilities 2008 Regular Season / Playoff Eligibility / Playoffs Meeting Take Away Age Commissioner Breakout meetings Agenda

3. MMYFCL Leadership Co-Presidents Mike Milani Randy Smith Vice President Mark Caruso Vice President Joe Lopez Treasurer Bob Law Secretary TBD League Representatives

4. MMYFCLOrganizations www.midmarylandfootball.com Website URL

5. 2008 SOP Levels of Play National American Federal United Levels of Play National American Federal United

6. League Officiating & MMYFCL Codes of Conduct All Coaches and Administrators listed on Roster Must have completed Coaches Code of Conduct Signed And turned in at certification

7. Coaches Training URL: www.usafootball.com

8. MMYFCL Player Eligibility

9. Roster / Certification 2008 Mid Maryland Football and Cheer League Roster Certification Process Access Website:www.midmarylandfootball.com Go to Documents / Click “MMFL Game Roster” Save File to your Computer Access File from your Computer and enter: - Program Information - Coaches Information - Player Information (alphabetical regular and OBLs)

10. Roster Certification • Name File: Age Group- Division – Team Name - Date: • Example: 9-11 American – Catonsville Stars 8.20.2008 • Save Completed File to your Computer • Create email to WDunmore@howardcountymd.gov - attach saved completed file. • Send File electronically • Due Dates: • National and United : August 13th • American and Federal : August 18th • Print a copy • Bring Copy of file, and a book (team admin normally does this) containing all Photo IDs, in alphabetical / certification file order to HOCO Dept of Recreation and Parks. • Certification Dates • Wednesday August 20th – National / United Division TeamsTuesday August 26th – American Division • Wednesday August 27th   - Federal Division

11. Web Site Home Page Click “Documents”

12. Web Site Documents Page Click “MMFL Game Roster

13. Web Site Documents Page Save File to your Computer

14. Web Site Documents Page Determine and Remember Location on your PC!

15. Your PC Launch File from Your PC – Enter Information & SAVE THE FILE ON YOUR PC File Naming Convention: Age Group- Division – Team Name - Date: Example: 9-11 American – Catonsville Stars 8.20.2007

16. Roster Certification

17. Game Weigh-in Procedures • All teams must be weighed-in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each game. Late players are permitted to be weighed in before the start of the game, or at the half if they arrive after the start of the game, • The head coach or designated coach, a team administrator of each team, and the players shall be the only ones permitted in the weigh-in area. NO FANS, PARENTS, OR OTHER COACHES ARE PERMITTED IN THE WEIGH-IN AREA. • Weigh-in must be done on a digital scale. • The Official Maryland MVA ID Card, laminated team Roster and spotter’s sheetmust be presented. A player without MMYFCL approved ID card will not be eligible to play. • Weigh-in shall be conducted without helmets. All cups and other pads will be checked • Each player must play in the same equipment he has on during the weigh-in. • All weigh-ins will be conducted in full uniform, no strip weigh-ins prior to the game on the field. • Digital Scale round down for all numbers. Ex. 115.9 = 115lbs Players must be a full pound over to miss weight. • Game Weight is determined by the MMYFC weight chart for each division of play. • Starting with the second weekend of games, a one-pound additional allowance will be given every other week. • Equipment allowances without helmets:

18. Mandatory Play Rules • Each player must participate in the game and abide by MMYCF mandatory play rule. • 19 or less players National Conference – each player must play 8 plays • 20 or more players National Conference – each player must play 6 plays • 19 or less players United U13 Conference – each player must play 8 plays • 20 or more players United U13 Conference – each player must play 6 plays • 19 or less players American Conference – each player must play 8 plays • 20 or more players American Conference – each player must play 6 plays • 11 to 20 players Federal / United Conference (except U13) – each player must play 13 plays • 21 to 25 players Federal / United Conference (except U13) – each player must play 11 plays • 26 to 28 players Federal / United Conference (except U13) – each player must play 9 plays • ALL DEAD BALL PLAYS ARE NOT INCLUDED AS A PLAY ON THE MANDATORY PLAY COUNT.

19. Spotter Procedures Create Mandatory Play Spotter Sheet Provide to opponents spotter List Players in Numerical (Jersey #) order Provide spotter assistance with starting offense, starting defense and special teams player lists Assign an assistant coach to assist spotter if possible Spotters are not allowed in “Coaching Box” - they are allowed on the sidelines – but must be between 30 yr line and Goal Line

20. Spotter Procedures Please Retain your Teams Spotter Sheets with Signatures

21. Discipline Form

22. Site Directors Responsibilities • Field Set Up • Team Weigh ins • Keep Games on Time • Allow only approved persons “beyond ropes” • Assure Spotters are in correct place on sidlines • In event of ejection notify MMYFCL Directors of Football ( with name) • Notify MMYFCL Directors of Football if any player, coach or spectator hinders you from effectively doing your job • Wear MMYFCL provided ID garment • Have SOP handy

23. 2008 Regular Season / Playoffs • First Game – 30 August • National and American Playoffs: Top 8 teams: 1 v 8 : 2 v 7 ; 3 v 6 4 v 5…. : • Federal / United TBA

24. Meeting Take-aways Certify Rosters All coaches / admins sign Codes of Conduct Forms and turn-in at Certification Know the rules Control your sites Weigh in every game Assure mandatory play Report your scores Utilize the MMYFCL Website: www.midmarylandfootball.com • “Documents” • Codes of Conduct • ID Applications • SOP / Rules • Spotter Procedures • Spotter Sheets • Roster Certification Process • “Coaches Corner” • Contact Information • Age Group Commish • Roster Certification Process • Game Rosters • Site Directors Responsibilities

26. Agenda Commissioner Responsibilities Review assignments and deconflict Gather Age Group Contact Information Certification Score Reporting Email mail reminder with weeks current weight Gather statements from all parties involved in conflicts Serve on Rule Committee Direct Weigh ins for and Oversee final Championship Games

27. Age Group Coordination • Score Reporting • Issue Resolution • Spotter Sheets • Championship Playoff Game

28. Score Reporting 1) Collect the scores from the coaches or organization representative from currents week’s games. 2) Email the 5 scores directly to the web admin 3) Web Admin will enter the scores in the formatted spreadsheet and upload to MMYFCL website