The Largest Youth Football & Cheer Organization in the Country

American Youth Football is thrilled to announce the beta launch of myAYF SOCIAL, the first of its kind and the official Social Networking Site of American Youth Football,  It is free and anyone can join.  Connect with other youth football coaches, volunteers, administrators parent and participants from around the country, connect with friends, share your experiences and make new friends.  Click here to sign up and create your own member page.  (This site is not intended for kids under 13, our kid only site is AYFplayers.com and players are added when coaches submit their team rosters.) 

Former AYF Player and University of Virginia Defensive Lineman Chris Long (who would not have played youth football in other leagues do to his size) was Drafted # 2 overall by the St Louis Rams in Round One. Good luck Chris !
 

Brian Urlacher is yet another NFL Football Player who Gave Back a Field of Dreams Fieldturf surface to his alma mater Lovington High School in New Mexico. Brian joins the AYF Giving Back Wall of Honor along with Chris Collinsworth, Howie Long, Boomer Esiason, and Warren Moon. 

American Youth Football sponsor Rogers Athletic is NOW OFFERING special DISCOUNTS on youth football equipment to American Youth Football MEMBER LEAGUES ONLY!! Check out these exclusive specials NOW at: www.rogersathletic.com/ayf

American Youth Football Names Atlanta Falcons Running Back Warrick Dunn: Giving Back Pro of the Year

 A commitment to helping others, community service, and volunteerism – the foundation on which the Giving Back Program of American Youth Football (AYF), the largest youth football and cheer organization in the country, is built.  From the many AYF volunteers who give selfless hours of their time, to the youth who give back to their community via AYF community projects, the dedication to enrich the lives of others is our mission.  When we see these traits in individuals who share our vision and act upon it, we are compelled to acknowledge their efforts, which is why AYF has chosen Warrick Dunn to be our Giving Back Pro of the Year.  More....

A Message From  NFL Hall of Famer, Fox Sports Analyst and American Youth Football Parent and Supporter - Howie Long View Full Version   View Abbrev. Version
 

American Youth Football, the nations largest youth football organization, congratulates the AYF East and West participants of the first ever national youth football All-Star Game.  American Youth Football's  inaugural Youth All-Star game was a part of the U.S. Army All American Bowl and was played at the Alamo Dome in  San Antonio, Texas.

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Winners Named in Search for Greatest Interception

Archie Manning, American Youth Football president Joe Galat and others, selected the winners in UPS' Delivery Intercept Challenge contest . For more information and winners.

AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL ALL-STAR GAME!

The first ever national youth all-star game was played at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas on January 5th 2008.  American Youth Football All-Stars met NFL HALL OF FAMERS, and interacted with the Nations' Football High School All-Stars.  American Youth Football All-Stars will meet Coach Bill Yost and Coach Herman Boone (from Remember the Titans) and Vince Papale (from Invincible movie)  among others!! Also, attend the official US ARMY Welcome Party and other exciting experiences.

Final Scores and Archived Event Coverage are available on our American Youth Football Championship website.

Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors, coaches, families and participants- you made the 2007 American Youth Football & cheer national championships are tremendous experience for all those that attended.
 

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS WIDE RECEIVER, RANDY MOSS, HAS TEAMED UP WITH AMERICAN YOUTH FOOTBALL® TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF KIDS THROUGH THE SPORT OF FOOTBALL
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American Youth Football and CDC Team-Up on Youth Sports Concussion Initiative

The “Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports,” initiative includes a free tool kit to help coaches, parents, and fellow athletes recognize the symptoms of a concussion and provides actions that need to be taken when an athlete is showing signs of a concussion.  The tool kit is free-of-charge and includes a clipboard with essential and easy to use information about recognizing and responding to a suspected concussion. For more information and to order your free kit.

“AYF SPECIAL TEAMS” –American Youth Football programs for physically and mentally challenged youth are popping up all over the U.S.A!  AYF runs different variations of programs for special teams in Ohio, Connecticut, Chicago, Staten Island, NY and West Virginia! If you want more information or are running a Special Teams Program in your neighborhood, let us know about it!

Super Bowl Week Academic All-Star Game.  During Super Bowl week American Youth Football presented an academic scholarship award  of $1,000 at the the East-West Academic All-Star game in Miami, to the academic all star including from each team with the highest GPA.  AYF's Academic Achievement Alliance has  awarded a total of $61,000 in scholarships this year.
	Chad Johnson, Latonya Davis and AYF President Joe Galat at the Jockstarzz East-West Academic ALL-Star Game

 
Congratulations to the Westlake Bulldogs Youth Athletic Organization in Waldorf, MD!  Coach Pete Carrino and the Bulldogs were chosen to win $500 from our sponsor FundingFactory.

The bulldogs have been utilizing the FundingFactory Recycling Program to earn cash by recycling used printer cartridges and cell phones.

REGISTER TODAY TO START FUNDRAISING BY RECYCLING!

myAYF.com MEMBERS-ONLY WEB SITE
Attention AYF members visit  myAYF.com!  It's full of great features to help you enjoy your AYF membership to the fullest, if you haven't logged in yet..you don't know what you are missing.  Join AYF now!

"Giving Back" Wall of Honor

American Youth Football's mission of "Giving Back" is more than just a slogan. It's an essential part of the way the organization operates. With that in mind, we are honoring individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to Give Back to others by placing them in the AYF Giving Back Wall of Honor.

Giving Back

American Youth Football is dedicated to Giving Back. AYF strives to support youth football in ways far beyond what is expected! AYF is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. American Youth Football graciously accepts tax-deductible grants, gifts and trust funds. These funds may be designated toward: awards in donors' names, scholarship programs, or AYF's general operations. AYF also has partnership and sponsorship opportunities available.

Time for a time out in youth sports

American Youth Football President Joe Galat's "President's Message" column focuses on the need for everyone involved in youth athletics to step back, take a deep breath, and realize what's really important. Read all about it! also read, We Can Change the Game