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Types of Youth Football Leagues
USA Football does not run or operate youth football leagues. Instead our mission as a national advocacy organization is to support and enhance the development and operations of leagues, teams, coaches and parents across the United States with resources and best practices such as coaching, officiating and health & safety. To accomplish this goal USA Football has sports partners that range from national youth football associations to educational organizations whose goal is to support athletics.
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Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
AAU offers amateur sports programs through a volunteer base for all people to develop physically, mentally, and morally through the promotion of good sportsmanship and good citizenship. -
American Youth Football (AYF)
AYF promotes the wholesome development of youth through its association with adult leaders in the sport of American football. Rules and regulations are established to ensure that players play in an atmosphere of safety with a competitive balance between teams. -
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Inspires and enables all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. -
Independent Leagues
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Jewish Community Centers (JCC)
JCCs provide recreational and athletic programs along with Jewish educational, cultural, and social opportunities to enhance the lives of their members and users of all ages and backgrounds. NFL Flag Football has become a core sport in many JCCs as they strive to offer members and non-members the most innovative and well-rounded programming possible. Programs that encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, inclusion, and healthy lifestyles are the foundation JCC's build upon and instill in their respective communities. -
National Association of Police Athletic Leagues (PAL)
PAL is the largest organization of law enforcement agencies formed to prevent juvenile crime and violence utilizing a recreation-oriented program that relies heavily on athletics, recreational activities, and education to help kids go right and stay right. -
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
The mission of the NRPA is to advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. -
Pop Warner Football
Pop Warner represents over 190,000 youths participating in Pop Warner-sanctioned tackle football programs as well as 20,000 playing in flag programs each year. -
YMCA of the USA
YMCA works to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.