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Helmet Reconditioning

For the 2024 season, ALL helmets MUST have a 2022 or newer sticker on the back to be eligible for play per Pop Warner. Two options to comply are as follows 1). Purchase a new helmet (click the "Riddell Team Store” tab above or 2). Use the below link to send the helmet in for reconditioning. 

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2023 Season Photos

Photos will be uploaded weekly recapping the 2023 season.

DEVELOPING LEADERS

Patriots Youth Travel Football (PYTF) players receive the best coaching and personal training from coaches and volunteers who themselves have achieved success at the highest levels of football (high school, college, professional).  PYTF coaches bring over 100+ years of experience, adhere to industry best practices through third party certifications (i.e. AYF, CDC, & USA Football certification programs), and provide families a safe and educational environment to help young players recognize and learn life lessons.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

The Patriots name has long been recognized as one of the premier youth football programs. Our teams have been led by successful, volunteer coaches who have instilled a tradition of excellence in young football players.  Our experienced coaches have led teams against some of the toughest competitors at the local, regional and national level.  Along the way, those coaches and their teams have won multiple state, regional and national championship titles in the American Youth Football (AYF), United Youth Football (UYFL), and Pop Warner (PW) football leagues.

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The largest Youth Football Organization on Earth

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Home of the Largest Youth Football Tournament on Earth

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Football Divisions

Instructional divisions of play unlimited weight & weighted non- competitive divisions.

*Instructional Division can be established/adjusted as you see fit. This chart is a guideline.  

Pre-Game Weigh-In MUST be conducted for Tiny Mite and Mitey Mite Divisions prior to each game. PLEASE SEE TINY MITE & MITEY MITE GUIDELINES on  MyAYF.com  

ALL -AMERICAN DIVISIONS OF PLAY AGE PROTECTED UNLIMITED WEIGHT COMPETITIVE DIVISIONS

Conference all star divisions of play age protected unlimited weight *ayf national championship play only.

See Section 26 for details and to submit your team for consideration for participation in the National Champinoship tournament.

Conference All-Star Division

Conference All-Star teams are for those kids who will be graduating from AYF and entering their high school programs (8th Graders), have maintained a high standard of academic performance, and would like to have the opportunity to experience participating in an out-of-state Championship Tournament.

The Conference All Star division gives those players in their last year of AYF (those 8th graders on teams did not qualify for a place at National Championship) a chance to compete on a national stage and create AYF memories to last a lifetime. This division also gives city-and-state assembled teams a chance to represent their conference in the national football community.

Each AYF National Conference has the opportunity to create a Conference All-Star team made up of players selected in the post season. Members should inquire with their Conference Commissioner for more details.The selection process is determined by the conference exclusively. To submit a team from play in the National Championships Conference All-Star Division, contact the AYF National Office.

International Division

To raise the level of global cultural awareness among our young people, and to make American football and cheerleading a truly universal sport, AYF has made a commitment to the help develop football and cheer internationally. The heart of this commitment is to increase the knowledge of and respect for other cultures by our young athletes. We also hope to make American football and cheerleading a truly global sport. By inviting and encouraging nations across the globe to join AYF, we will become an organization that integrates religions, cultures, ethnicities and languages via the universal appeal of football. Join our roster of international progams.

Inspiration Program

The Inspiraton Program was developed to foster a confidence and sense of self-worth that extends beyond the gridiron and into the school, family and community. Children with cognitive and physical disabilities are given the opportunity to transform their disabilities into abilities. Players are able to exercise regularly to become stronger and healthier, while building a network of friends, support, and trust. No scores will be kept, however it is still a fun, social and competitive environment.

There are no age, weight, or height restrictions. This is skill-based play. Find Inspiration divisions and rules at MYAYF.com.

National Championships

The American Youth Football National Championships features the largest youth football tournament in the world. Over 150 football teams, travel from throughout the USA to Kissimmee, Florida, home to Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios, to participate in age protected, all-star, and instructional divisions to compete for the title of national champion. For more information please visit AYFchampionships.com.

Each team is guaranteed two games, winners advance to play for a National Championship. Games are played every other day. The National Championships is a week long tournament, with on and off field activities, including football clinics, an AYF only party at Universal Studios Orlando or Islands of Adventure.

Qualifying:

AYF has eight regions including Desert Mountain, Big West, Midwest, Southwest, Big East, Atlantic, New England, and Southeast. Each region hosts a regional tournament, which is the qualifier for the National Championships. ( Learn about your region .) Regional championships occur in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving weekend. Each region is responsible for scheduling their own Regional Football tournament. If there are no National Tournament Conferences in your area, you may apply for a wild card bid to the National Championship.

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Contact our sponsor for special offers and pricing available only to AYF members. Log in to your account for contact information and offer codes.

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Training & Coaching Tools

These selected training & coaching resources enhance the football experience for coaches, players and administrators alike.

NFHS TACKLING COURSE

Tackling course.

Free tackling instruction course provided by the NFHS.

Coaching Youth Football

Published by human kinetics, authored by joe galat.

Book and Online course developed to teach fundamentals of coaching

CDC Concussion Course

How to identify concussions.

Center for Disease Control Developed Program for detection of concussions in youth sports.

Light Helmets

Proper fitting.

Light offers video instruction on how to properly fit your football helmet.

8th Grade All-Star Game

An experience like no other. Select AYF seniors are invited to play on youth all star football's largest stage.

AYF Camps & Combines

A camp like no other - learn techniques to improve your in game perfomance. Get coached up by pros and get noticed on the field.

AYF Camps & combines offer a unique mix of combine and position specific drills to each and every athlete on field. We start the day with athletic evaluations of each athlete while running them through all of the major drills from the NFL combine. Our athletic drills include the 40 Yard Dash, Pro-Shuttle, 3-Cone, and Vertical Leap. Next up is our position specific training covering seven of the most common football positions on field. Our position groups include Defensive Backs, Linebackers, Defensive Linemen, Offensive Linemen, Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, and Running Backs.

Throughout the day our evaluators record film of each athlete performing their drills and enter their corresponding scores. Once finished, all of our athletes are encouraged to log into their AYF combine account to see how they compare to AYF athletes from around the world.

Benefits of Joining AYF

Negotiated discounts on products and services needed to operate a youth football and cheer organization. (Footballs, Equipment, Apparel, Uniforms, Insurance, Background Checks, Team Photography and Trophies.)

501(c)(3) non-profit tax designation.

Awards: Scholastic All –Americans, Coach Awards, Community Leadership Awards, Youth Football Hall of Fame

Forms, legal and organizational

Team, league management and online player registration software (SAS)

Access to football and cheer camps & clinics and regional and national tournaments.

Operations manuals, including AYF divisions.

Access to the largest youth football and cheer community and its leaders.

Spring Football

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AAU sets the bar high, we care about our AAU community.

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Join the AAU community! Stay connected to get the latest AAU happenings.

New England AAU’s 3rd Annual AAU Football 7v7 Spring Shootout

For the 3rd year, NEAAU and NOS Elite are teaming up for the 7v7 Spring Shootout Recruiting Tournament

February 2024

Black history month spotlight: alan page.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their role in U.S. History. This week we are commemorating Alan Page.

30 Athletes Named Semi-Finalists for 94th AAU Sullivan Award

Star-studded line-up includes Olympic and collegiate powerhouses; voting now open

Black History Month Spotlight: Charlie Ward

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their role in U.S. History. This week we are commemorating Charlie Ward.

January 2024

Aau sullivan award spotlight: football winners.

Welcome to the first edition of the Sullivan Spotlight series, highlighting some of the incredible athletes who have won the award since 1930. In this spotlight: college football winners

December 2023

Recap: 2023 aau football national championships.

AAU Football National Championships have concluded, and teams have earned their National Championship rings.

PREVIEW: 2023 AAU League Based and Unrestricted National Championships

78 teams from 14 states will make their way to Davenport, Florida for the 2023 AAU Football National Championships

February 2023

Recap: 2023 west coast aau football cheer grand national championships.

Over 400 athletes went to Las Vegas for the 2023 West Coast AAU Football Cheer Grand National Championship

January 2023

Philadelphia eagles celebrate aau football 11u national championship team.

Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata met with the 11U West Philly Panthers, AAU Odd Age National Championship winners

PREVIEW: 2023 West Coast AAU Football National Championship

Teams are heading to Las Vegas for the 2nd straight year for the 2023 West Coast AAU Football National Championships

December 2022

Recap: 2022 aau football national championships.

AAU League Based Football National Championships and the AAU Unrestricted Football National Championships have concluded, and teams have earned their National Championship rings

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU League Based Football National Championships

Forty-two (42) teams will be traveling to Davenport, Florida for a chance to be an AAU National Champion

November 2022

Preview: 2022 aau unrestricted football national championships.

The 2022 AAU Unrestricted Football National Championships are ready to kickoff this weekend in Killeen, Texas

September 2022

The final saga of the jim thorpe restoration.

Jim Thorpe was an AAU athlete who represented the US in the Olympics. Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, he won Olympic gold medals in the 1912 pentathlon and decathlon an...

AAU's Own, Keith Noll, Inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Longtime AAU Volunteer and Leader, Keith Noll, is being inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

August 2022

Longtime aau volunteer & national staff member passes.

Pamela Kirby "Pam" Marshall dedicated her life to developing youth sports in countless roles and numerous ways

IOC to Recognize Jim Thorpe as the Sole 1912 Olympic Pentathlon and Decathlon Gold Medalist

Recap: 2022 aau spring tackle football national championships.

Teams traveled to Davenport, Florida for the 2nd AAU Spring Tackle Football National Championship

PREVIEW: 2022 AAU Spring Tackle Football National Championships

More than 40 teams will take the field for the second year of the AAU Spring Tackle National Championships in Davenport, Florida

AAU Alumni and Texas A&M Standout Holds His First Football Camp

AAU Alumni and Texas A&M starting cornerback joined AAU Texas Youth Football League to host his first camp on May 14, 2022

Ali Weisz and Troy Andersen win the Montana AAU Little Sullivan Award

Alison Weisz and Troy Andersen are awarded the 2022 Montana AAU Little Sullivan on Saturday, May 7, 2022

AAU Football 7-on-7 Tournament & Skills Camp

AAU Alumni and Texas A&M standout will join Texas AAU Youth Football League in hosting an AAU Football 7-on-7 Tournament and Skills Camp

AAU Well-Represented as 2022 Regional Double-Goal Coach Award Winners Announced

ORLANDO, Fla - Sixteen (16) coaches from AAU programs were named 2022 Regional Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap.

January 2022

Recap: 2022 west coast aau football and football cheer national championships.

Las Vegas, Nevada played host to the 2022 West Coast AAU Football National Championship on January 15th and 16th.

PREVIEW: 2022 West Coast AAU Football National Championship

Football teams are traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2022 West Coast AAU Football National Championship, kicking off on Saturday, January 15. The 2022 AAU Football Cheer West Coast Nationals are ...

December 2021

Recap: 2021 aau league based football national championships.

Sixty-one teams competed this past week for the chance at an AAU national championship

RECAP: 2021 AAU Unrestricted Football National Championships

Thirty-four teams competed this past weekend for the chance at an AAU national championship

PREVIEW: AAU Football National Championships

​AAU Football will hold their National Championship Series in their respective locations this weekend and into next week.

October 2021

Simone biles and caeleb dressel crowned 91st aau james e. sullivan award co-winners presented by eastbay.

Biles and Dressel become third ever co-winners of the top amateur athlete award presented during the NBA Orlando Magic game.

Olympic Gold Medalists Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top athlete have been narrowed to a panel of five (5) finalists for the 91st AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eas...

September 2021

Thirty-eight athletes selected for finalist voting round of the aau james e. sullivan award.

Olympians, gold medalists and national champions among star-studded line up of nominees. Public voting begins this week at www.aausullivan.org.

August 2021

Aau president/ceo jennings "rusty" buchanan featured on espnsa's laying down the law.

ESPN San Antonio’s SA Sports Star Radio Show of Laying Down the Law with AAU South Texas Governor, Rod "Chico" Tanner featured an exclusive interview with AAU President/CEO Jennings "Rusty" Buchanan...

RECAP: 2021 AAU Spring Tackle Nationals

More than 20 teams made it out for the inaugural AAU Spring National Championships in Charleston, North Carolina. Seven different age divisions (6U to 14U) battled it out over the four-day tournament,...

AAU Signs Exclusively to Connect Sports

Want to Meet With AAU at an Industry Event in 2021? You’ll Have to Attend Connect Sports.

Not AAU: Oakland Basketball Game Incorrectly Labeled AAU

A recent travel basketball game on May 1st, in which an incident occurred between two players at the Soldiertown Gym in Oakland, California, has been incorrectly labelled as AAU.

AAU President Named to Sports Hall of Fame

Jennings "Rusty" Buchanan Named to 2021 Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Class for his many contributions and lasting impact on the sports landscape in Brevard County Florida area.

Several AAU Members among National Winners Announced for PCA's 2021 Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by TeamSnap

Winners for PCA's National Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap were recently chosen from hundreds of nominations. Five of those winners have also gave their time and dedication to coaching w...

January 2021

Recap: aau unrestricted tackle football national championship.

The 2020 fall season of AAU football capped off with the 2020 AAU Unrestricted Football National Championships out in New Braunfels, Texas. The two-day tournament kicked off on Saturday, January 9 wit...

PREVIEW: AAU Unrestricted Football Tackle National Championship

The AAU Unrestricted Football Tackle National Championship is set to kick off on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Sunday, Jan. 10 to one of the largest number of athletes participating for the event.

December 2020

Aau president & ceo passes.

Dr. Roger J. Goudy dedicated his life to serving youth through sports and education

November 2020

Aau football expands into pinellas county, tampa.

The Suncoast Youth Football Conference becomes the latest football league to join AAU Football and Cheerleading.

October 2020

Thomas hill named aau flag football and 7v7 football west coast director.

Longtime AAU member, volunteer and former professional football player to guide sport’s growth on nation’s left coast

August 2020

Aau supports bright path strong petition to amend thorpe records.

Amateur Athletic Union, Bright Path Strong, and the Thorpe Family seek to restore Jim Thorpe’s Olympic legacy

Myles Norwood Resumes With AAU Junior Olympic Games

Norwood competes in the AAU Junior Olympic Games again, hoping to help him in his football career.

AAU Junior Olympic Games Schedule Heats Up With Beach Volleyball

As the AAU Junior Olympic Games begin, beach volleyball heats up.

Check Out This Message from A Former Dallas Cowboy

AAU Arkansas District Director in Football and NFL Alum Reggie Swinton Talks Social Distancing

AAU James E. Sullivan Award Presented by Eastbay to be Announced Virtually on Wednesday, April 29

For the first time in its 90-year history, the AAU James E. Sullivan Award will be presented virtually.

Olympic Hopefuls and National Champions Named as Finalists for 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) announced today the nominees for the title of top amateur athlete have been narrowed to a panel of ten finalists for the 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by ...

Thirty-three Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay

The best in amateur athletics will be put to a public vote this week as the AAU announces the semifinalists for the historic 90th AAU James E. Sullivan Award presented by Eastbay.

February 2020

Georgia aau makes charitable donations in local community.

The district chairs and officers of Georgia AAU have made a collective donation of $500 each for a total of $6,000 to a deserving charity of their choosing under the AAU Cares program.

January 2020

Aau-baden partnership brings energy, innovation and a cool new ball to the game.

AAU has teamed up with Baden to offer their athletes world-class volleyballs and top-quality equipment.

AAU would like to welcome Santa Fe Junior Football and Cheer to the AAU family

AAU Football is looking forward to supporting Colby Thompson and his team in making Santa Fe the premier youth football and cheer program in Alachua and the surrounding communities.

Beyond the Field: Amayah Moses

Amayah Moses shows every day that she has that heart, but her dedication goes beyond that. Amayah Moses plays defensive end for the 10U Macon United Hurricanes football team.

South Texas AAU Governor Rod “Chico” Tanner is talking AAU Sports on ESPN San Antonio

Every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. CT in San Antonio, Texas, South Texas AAU Governor Rod “Chico” Tanner is highlighting an “AAU Focus on Youth Sports” on ESPN San Antonio.

December 2019

Preview: 7th annual aau football battle of the border.

Texas and Arkansas will hold their annual AAU Football All-Star Battle of the Border game on Sunday, Dec. 29 at “The Star” in Frisco, Texas.

AAU Football National Chair Keith Noll Featured in Sports Destination Management

AAU Football National Chair Keith Noll shared an in-depth interview with Sports Destination Management discussing the sport as well as AAU’s initiatives to keep players safe, happy and thriving.

RECAP: 2019 AAU Football National Championships

AAU Football held their National Championship Series in their respective locations in early December, fielding a total on 56 teams in both championships and crowning eight National Champions.

Preview: AAU Football National Championship Week

AAU Football will hold their National Championship Series in their respective locations this weekend and into next week.

October 2019

Feltrim sports announces partnership with aau football and riddle sports group.

Feltrim Sports is pleased to announce a partnership with Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and Riddle Sports Group, to host the 2019 AAU Tackle Football League Based National Championship, Dec 10-15.

August 2019

From our partners: resources info– heart rate training lessons.

IHT Software Streamlines PYFP Assessment While Connecting Students with Essential Fitness Data for Physical Education application

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, and the Amateur Athletic Union is thrilled to encourage everyone to go play and #MoveInMay.

Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias presented with the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award

Zaharias becomes third athlete honored for the AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

ESPNW Player of the Year and NCAA National Champion Kathryn Plummer Crowned 89th AAU Sullivan Award Winner Presented by Eastbay

Plummer becomes second ever volleyball winner of top amateur athlete award in a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club

Gold Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of Finalists for 89th AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardFinalists

National Fitness Foundation and AAU Announce Partnership

AAU to administer rebooted Presidential Youth Fitness Program; named first founding partner of National Youth Sports Fund.

Thirty Amateur Athletes Selected as Semifinalists for the AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Gold medalists and national champions among elite athlete semi-finalists; Public voting begins this week at https://aausports.wyng.com/AAUSullivanAwardSemifinalists

February 2019

Habitat for humanity for hurricane relief efforts after hurricane michael.

The AAU strives to provide athletes with first-class athletic opportunities but, beyond the athletic surface, we strongly believe in instilling a sense of social responsibility in the more than 700,00...

January 2019

Nominate an athlete for triple-impact competitor® scholarship program.

Positive Coaching Alliance is now accepting applications from the Class of 2020 Student-Athletes for their Triple-Impact Competitor® Scholarship Program!

2018 AAU Football Season Results

The 2018 AAU Football Season has wrapped up and we finished up with some very successful national events!

December 2018

Recap: 2018 battle of the borders.

AAU Football and Cheer ends its 2018 season with a bang at the 2018 AAU Battle of the Borders Game featuring all-star teams from Texas and Arkansas

2018 AAU Tackle Football National Championship

ORLANDO, Fla (December 10, 2018) - The 2018 AAU Tackle Football National Championships took place at Northeast Regional Park in Orlando, Florida from December 5-9, 2018.

October 2018

Dr. roger goudy re-elected as aau president.

National officers join Dr. Goudy in leadership of the AAU

18 AAU Events You Don't Want to Miss in 2018

Summertime is right around the corner and, with that, comes the bulk of AAU national championship season. Take a look at the 18 AAU events you are not going to want to miss in 2018.

Dr. Roger Goudy Named Among Orlando's Best CEOs

It takes a special individual to promote collaboration and propel companies to better innovation and profitability — but many Central Florida top executives, including AAU President/CEO Dr. Roger J...

Workout of the Month: Speed Ladder Drills

You can have all of the speed in the world, but if you can’t cut, pivot, stop, or change directions on a dime, that speed won’t do you any good. That is where speed ladders come in.

Olympic Medalists and National Champions Headline Elite Class of AAU Sullivan Award Finalists

The title of top amateur athlete will be put to a vote this week, as eight elite athletes – Maia and Alex Shibutani, Angela Peavy, Annika Albrecht, Kelly Hunter, Joel Berry II, Kyle Snyder and Erin ...

Why a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship is Essential

Students do better academically when they know their parents support the teacher and school. The same is certainly true for sports. Here\'s how you can help establish a coach-parent partnership to hel...

Workout of the Month: 6 Great Kettleball Warm-Ups

Kettlebells are an essential workout tool today, and are super versatile. They’re easy to use for in-home or gym workouts and can be used to perform anything from normal barbell and dumbbell exercis...

Coaching From the Stands Ruins One of Sports' Key Life Skills

Eastman explains the hazard of parents coaching their kids from the stands. He also shares an exercise he\'s utilized to help get his point across to both parents and players.

February 2018

Workout of the month: kneeling exercises.

Walk into a gym and you’ll notice a lot of the same thing: athletes standing, sitting, or lying on their backs while they are getting their bodies ready for 2018 AAU competition. But have you ever t...

August 2017

Aau cares: aau national office brings clothes, water and non-perishable items to those impacted by hurricane harvey.

HOUSTON, Texas (August 30, 2017) – National staff members from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will return to Houston, home of the 50th annual AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2016, to bring more th...

AAU Strongly Embraces Diversity and Equality

Since its beginnings in 1888, the AAU has been the industry leader and standard-bearer in the amateur sports marketplace. Sports For All, Forever is the organization’s motto: the AAU strives to of...

More Than 15,000 Participants Heads to Detroit for 18 Sports Competitions at the AAU Junior Olympic Games Beginning Next Week

More than 15,000 participants and 30,000 spectators will travel to metro Detroit later next week for the 51st annual AAU Junior Olympic Games, the largest national multi-sport event for youth in t...

October 2016

Nominate a coach for pca double-goal coach award.

AAU's partner since 2011, Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) again is accepting nominations for its annual award honoring those coaches who exemplify the developing Better Athletes, Better People philos...

January 2016

Recap: 2015 aau unrestricted nationals.

Tags: National Championship   Wow five (5) years running in Texas and another successful Unrestricted National Championship is in the books! Teams descended on the San Antonio and Somerset, ...

December 2015

Recap: 2015 aau league based national chps.

Written by: Rachel D'Orazio   Tags: National Championship   ORLANDO, Fla - Another successful AAU Tackle Football League Based National Championship is in the books. Teams from acros...

LEXINGTON CO. FOOTBALL TEAMS GOING TO NATIONALS

Written by:   Story originally posted on WTVM.com by Renee Standera. WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Two AAU football teams from Lexington County are representing South Carolina in the National C...

AAU MEMBERS SELECTED IN FIRST ROUND OF NFL DRAFT

Written by: Amanda Szylin   UPDATE: Now that the 2015 NFL Draft is over, the AAU is proud to announce that 79 players were AAU alumni! For a full list of drafted AAU members, see the list belo...

EZEKIEL ELLIOTT WINS AAU SULLIVAN AWARD

Written by: Amateur Athletic Union   New York, NY, April 19, 2015 – Today, in an exclusive Award Ceremony hosted at the historic New York Athletic Club, Ezekiel Elliott added the prestigiou...

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2024 Teams Looking For Players

*** Below is tryout information for teams that have applied to play in the 2024 Ohio Prospects League. -- 18-16-15-14-13-12-11-10-9U Teams *** PLEASE NOTE : You must have a 2024 OPL Team Application or Team Registration Form on file to Post Your Team Tryout Information. You can ONLY post tryout information for the age group of your team(s) that you will be putting into the league. You must submit your tryout information in paragraph form ONLY. No PDF Forms, Flyers, or any other attachments will be accepted !!

The  Westside Celtics  are looking for a few more players for the upcoming travel season. The  Westside Celtics  are a 13u Travel team for the 2024 season based on the west side of Cleveland. The team aspires to compete in high level tournaments across different regions, challenging themselves against top-tier opponents to continually raise their level of play. There will be  no direct cost  to the parents besides fundraising events.  All other costs are covered by the Westside Celtics  (No out of pocket costs) . For Info Contact Coach Cook at  216-538-8444 ,  or the website for more information at  www.westsideceltics.com

Premier Ohio 15U team looking to add a few more players to our 2024 roster.  Call or text coach Dave at 440-935-1239..

18U Stingray Baseball is looking to add a few players to round out their 2024 roster.  In addition to positions players, we are particularly interested in adding some strong pitching, and would consider Pitcher Only players as well.  If interested in attending a tryout, please contact Glenn Lytle @ 412-420-4119 or  [email protected]

17U Brunswick Blue Sox are looking for a few players to round out their 2024 roster.  If interested in attending a tryout, please contact John Oleksik at 330-461-1296.

15U Ducks on the Pond looking for players.   Cost to play is approximately $800 per player.  We will play our OPL schedule and 2-3 local tournaments.   Any questions, please contact Mike Thome at 440-554-6052.

Ohio Tigers 2024 16U is looking for players. Led by Cole Morozek current Head Coach at Kent State Tuscarawas campus. This team the last two years has went 78-18. We are looking to add more strong players to this special squad. Pitching is a plus.1st,3rd, MIF help is a plus. Will consider an outfielder but has to have a special bat with PLUS speed in the outfield. If interested reach out to 330-413-3033

16U North Royalton Bears are looking for one more player for the summer 2024 season. We will participate in the OPL pre-season tournament, the Bear Brawl, and OPL league play. Estimated cost $450 per player. Call or text Ron Miller 216-401-8603 with questions.

"OHIO CITY BASEBALL CLUB (13U) West is looking for one final player to finalize our roster.  Ideally, we would like to find a full time catcher.  We have a number of part time catchers but would like to have one kid who wants to run with the position.  Additionally, we would like to talk to any family who thinks their child could be a good fit (regardless of position).  Our team is made up of kids from the western suburbs – North Ridgeville, Avon, Bay Village, Westlake, and Olmsted Falls.  We practice on the Westside in North Ridgeville, Cleveland, or Berea.  We have top notch training facilities and nationally recognized coaching.  100% focus on development and high school preparation.  2024 schedule will include approximately 50 games with 8 tournaments outside of the OPL league.  Participating in fall baseball this year.  If interested, please email  [email protected] ."

Seeking a few players to round out our Premier Ohio 14U team for the 2024 season.  Mainly seeking a catcher and middle infielders, always looking for pitchers. Call or text coach Jason (440-476-9526) for more details or visit the website to sign up for a date that works for you -  www.thepaohio.com  

Ohio Pitbulls Baseball 11u-18u looking for players. We offer a competitive off-season package which includes: late summer/fall outdoor practices, indoor winter practices, professional strength & conditioning training, professional pitching instruction, league & tournament play, college recruiting platform 15U+, unlimited use of our private facility, and much more. Questions can be directed to  [email protected]  

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TOLEDO FOOTBALL ACADEMY TOPSOCCER TOPSoccer Program | Website

UPPER SANDUSKY YOUTH SOCCER Grassroots (Rec) League

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District 2 / Cleveland

AMERICAN AMATEUR SOCCER LEAGUE Grassroots (Rec) League & Competitive Club | Website

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LORAIN COUNTY SOCCER LEAGUE Grassroots (Rec) League | Website

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OBERLIN YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION Grassroots (Rec) League | Website

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DOVER SOCCER ASSOCIATION Grassroots (Rec) League & Competitive Club | Website

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NEW ALBANY YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE Grassroots (Rec) League | Website

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OLENTANGY UNITED FC Competitive Club | Website

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How Do College Football Teams Travel?

College football teams are always playing football games at home and away, and as a result, teams in the United States are traveling frequently from place to place. Have you ever wondered how exactly college football teams travel? What forms of transportation do they use? How much does traveling cost a college team? Read on to learn the answers to all these questions and more!

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Bus travel in college football, air travel in college football, college football travel costs.

By far the most common and well-known method of travel for college football teams are charter buses.  Even for schools that use air travel as a primary method of transportation, buses are necessary to transport teams to and from campus and airports, as well as to and from stadiums. For prominent schools, buses may be owned by the school itself, and in this case, they are often painted with the school’s colors and emblems. Other schools may not have buses of their own, and instead rent them from a charter bus company. These buses are often very comfortable, with large seats and ample storage for gear and luggage.

The major upside to traveling by bus is that it is generally less expensive than traveling by air.  On average, the cost of utilizing a chartered bus for a college team is about half of using a private plane, or even a commercial flight.  This reduced expense often makes up for the increased time it takes to travel places by bus.

However, that increased time is the greatest disadvantage of traveling by bus. Since driving a team to their opponents by bus takes time, not only for preparing and packing the bus, but for navigating the roadways, bus trips can be long and grueling affairs. Nevertheless, the sheer convenience of having chartered buses available makes them the most common form of transportation for college football teams.

The fastest way to transport a college football team from place to place is by air.  In many cases, college teams do not travel by plane to other schools, as the cost of flying is more expensive than land-based transportation. However, in the event that a team is facing an opponent who is located in a distant state, or if they are participating in a playoff or Bowl Game in a far-off place, teams will use air travel to reach their destinations.

When traveling by air, a college football team may use private jets rented by the school.  This is often the case when it comes to high-profile, top-tier schools in the NCAA’s Division I, which often have access to large pools of revenue to hire private planes. There is a distinct advantage to flying players to games, which is time. Colleges often fly players to Friday evening games, for example, and are able to have them back by the following night. This gives the athletes more time to rest and study.

The major disadvantage of traveling by air is the cost. Colleges will often have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to secure charter flights for their athletes. For example, when JetBlue Airlines ended their contract with Eastern Carolina University in 2017, ECU turned to Allegiant Air, paying them $430,000 for the use of charter flights throughout the 2017 season.  In the future, due to conference realignments, it seems likely that air travel is set to become even more common in college football.

Based on reports from the 2018 NCAA season, college football teams spent a total of over $135 million on travel expenses. This evens out to about $1.5 million for team’s with higher budgets and closer to $1 million for smaller schools. 

How do college football teams travel?

College football teams travel to games primarily by airplanes and chartered buses.  For games which are far away, or in the case of schools with large traveling budgets, private planes are a common means of travel, though they often cost hundreds of thousands of dollars each season. Chartered buses, often owned or rented by the school, are about half as costly, and are excellent for travel between schools that are relatively near to each other. Buses are generally the most common and visible means of transportation in college football.

Do college football teams stay in hotels?

Yes, college football teams do stay in hotels quite often, not only during away games, but also even for home games.  For road games, the practice of staying in hotels is obviously necessary. However, many college coaches have used millions of dollars on securing hotel stays for their athletes during home games as well, arguing that the ability to stay in the same hotel and share meals increases camaraderie and morale amongst the teammates.

Who organizes traveling for college football teams?

College football team travel is organized by the school’s operations manager, an administrator assigned to the football team who manages all aspects of travel for the team.  Operations managers are tasked with supervising a team’s budget, which includes travel expenses, their transportation methods and logistics, and aspects of travel such as lodging and food. Since organizing such trips is often a huge task, many operations managers have assistant managers to help them.

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The goal of our 7-on-7 program is to give all our athletes the opportunity to learn/play the game of football while competing against their peers and some of the top talent in the Bay Area. 7-on-7 is a great way to develop offensive and defensive players skills set while avoiding the physical wear and tear of a regular season/game. Our teams will compete in passing league tournaments during the winter and spring season.

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On the Road With Ohio Softball Travel Teams

In Ohio, young softball players really show their love for the game by being part of travel teams. They go all over the state and sometimes across the country to play in big tournaments. Being on a travel team is all about playing sports and going on trips. The players have to handle tough games and figure out how to get to each event.

This experience helps them get better at softball and brings the team closer together because they go through good times and hard times as a group. Let’s take a closer look at what life is like for these travel teams.

We’ll talk about the important equipment they need for away games, how they stay united as a team, and how traveling affects their growth as softball players in Ohio’s exciting softball community.

The Life of a Softball Nomad

Softball players on Ohio’s travel teams have a busy summer, playing in more than thirty tournaments. They’re like modern-day nomads, always on the move for the next game. These athletes, with their families and coaches, head from one field to another, ready to meet the challenges of tough competition.

Every tournament is not just a bunch of games; it’s a mix of careful planning, skill, and team spirit. Traveling for softball teaches these players important life skills like how to be strong in the face of challenges and how to quickly adapt to new situations. They learn to work well under stress, build strong friendships with their teammates, and balance the sport with schoolwork and their own personal development.

This lifestyle requires good discipline and the ability to manage time well, especially when they have to fit in homework and practice. For example, a player might use a planner or scheduling app to make sure they’re staying on top of their school assignments while also dedicating enough time to improve their batting or pitching skills. This kind of discipline will help them not just in softball, but in all areas of life.

Balancing Competition and Travel

Softball players work hard to balance tough games and lots of travel to play their best. They need to be fit, manage their time well, and stay strong. For example, teams in Ohio, where people love softball, travel a lot to play against the best teams. The travel can make it hard for players to keep their focus and stay in shape for games.

Coaches and players plan carefully to make sure traveling doesn’t hurt their training or their ability to compete. They make sure to get enough rest, eat well, and prepare mentally. This planning is important because it helps players do well in games while they get used to moving around a lot for softball.

In Ohio, players might travel from Cincinnati to Cleveland for a game, which is a good four-hour drive. They’ll pack healthy snacks like fruit and protein bars and use travel time for strategy talks or mental exercises. This way, they arrive ready to play. Coaches might also schedule practices at different times to help players adjust to the travel schedule.

Building Team Unity On-the-Go

During long bus trips to games, softball teams from Ohio use the time to grow closer and build a strong team spirit. These trips are essential for creating a feeling of togetherness and a common goal.

Coaches and experienced players start team-building activities that help everyone get to know each other better. They play games together, talk about game strategies, and listen to music playlists that everyone enjoys. This helps to create a welcoming environment where everyone supports each other.

These moments are key to building trust and a good relationship between players, which is very important for doing well in games. By the time they arrive at their destination, the players have become a united team, ready to take on their opponents with strong teamwork and determination.

Essential Gear for Road Games

After playing team-building games on the bus, players make sure they’ve packed everything they need for top performance at away games.

It’s crucial to have a detailed packing list, and this starts with the uniform: the shirt, pants, socks, belt, and most importantly, cleats that help players move quickly and with stability on the field.

Safety gear is also a must—batting helmets, gloves, and face masks keep players safe while they play hard. Bats and balls are chosen carefully for practice, making sure they’re the right weight and size.

Finally, players pack their bags with water bottles, healthy snacks, a first-aid kit, and sunscreen to be ready for any situation on the road.

Remembering to pack these items helps players focus on the game without worrying about forgetting something important. This preparation can make the difference between winning and losing.

Navigating Challenges and Triumphs

When Ohio softball teams travel, they face tough situations like changing weather and different field conditions. These problems can actually bring the players closer together and make them stronger. Sorting out travel plans and keeping costs under control can be tricky, but when the team gets it right, it feels great and brings everyone closer.

Winning games feels even better when you’ve had to work hard for it, and it makes the players love softball even more. The Ohio softball community is all about working through tough times, which helps players improve themselves and helps the team win.

For example, a team might travel through a surprise rainstorm to get to a game. They have to quickly adjust and prepare the field for play. The sense of accomplishment when they win, knowing they overcame the weather, is huge. It’s not just about playing softball; it’s about the adventure and the lessons learned together.

Traveling and playing as part of Ohio’s softball teams is about more than just the games. These players get a lot out of their journeys. They work hard and play tough games, but they also make strong friendships and learn skills that help them in life, not just sports. While they move from place to place, they become better at dealing with tough situations. This makes them stronger and brings them closer as a team.

It’s like going on a road trip with friends where everyone learns something new. For example, imagine a player learning to manage her time better because she has to juggle practice, games, and schoolwork. This skill can help her in many areas of her life, not just softball.

Plus, they get to see different parts of Ohio and sometimes other states, making memories that will last a lifetime. It’s the kind of experience that teaches you a lot, and it’s something special that they’ll all remember.

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Newmarket’s champion high school football team is preparing to go stateside for games as they continue to struggle to finding a league to play in.

The Huron Heights Warriors will travel to Steubenville, Ohio Oct. 18 for the first time since 2018, to play against the hometown team and in a stadium that can seat 5,000. It is one of several trips the team will schedule as it plays without a league for yet another season.

Coach Heath Weir said the team is excited by the opportunity, but added that it is very difficult to find games in the fall.

“I would much rather be playing here in Ontario. I would much rather be playing in York Region and the surrounding areas, but unfortunately, without having a (York Region) league to play in … we’re independent.” 

Each season, the team schedules its own games against teams throughout Ontario and in American states close to the border. Other football teams in the region will play in neighbouring leagues, but Weir said they have not been able to secure a spot in any of the leagues.

That is the case once again this season, Weir said.

“We may need to branch out,” he said. 

However, Weir said the team is still eager to play in Ohio, going up against four-time state champions.

“It’s going to be a great challenge,” he said. “The stadium’s rocking, they got over 5,000 people there, it’s packed with their fans … It’s pretty amazing. It can be intimidating. I think our guys will be just fine.” 

The game was arranged when Steubenville reached out to them, Weir said, as they are also looking for teams to play against.

Although the Warriors are independent, they still retain their eligibility for the OFSAA to compete to be the top team in Ontario, as well as Canada. Both the  junior and senior teams were provincial champions last season  and the program is considered one of the best for high school football in Canada. 

“We’re hoping for a great 2024 season, a lot of exciting games against some really great opponents,” Weir said. “Hopefully, we come out on the winning end most of the time.” 

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