Practice Schedule

The Coaching Staff, based on their evaluation of each player will assign positions.  There are many factors that contribute to determining who will play each position.  Some of these factors include physical ability, experience, effort, attitude and attendance.  Positions are not permanent and the players will be continually evaluated throughout the season to be sure that they are being utilized in the best interest of the team.

Every child cannot play running back or quarterback.  Each team can have a maximum of 36 players and it is not feasible for each player to play every position.

Parents will not be allowed to determine what position their child will play.

Playing Time

Parental Guidelines:

The following are some guidelines for parents:

1. School is the children first priority. All players must maintain satisfactory grades (2.0 or greater) to participate in the program.
2. Your child’s safety is our main concern. It is important that your child follow all instructions and wear the assigned equipment.
3. It is recommended that all players wear cleats, but they are not mandatory.
4. It is recommended that parents familiarize themselves with the program and additional parental requirements. The information can be found throughout this website and from board members and handouts  (Bear Essentials page.)
5. All players must attend every practice except when they are sick or school activities take a priority. Children are not allowed to participate in another sport during the HLYFC season. Attendance is taken at every practice. In the event your child cannot make a practice, it is your responsibility to notify the head coach or team mom. Three unexcused practices may result in the removal of our child from the team.

Parental Conduct:

The coaching staff and board members have a code of ethics that they will abide by – it is expected that parents follow suit and set good examples for their children.

1. Please be respectful of all coaches, players, referees and other parents.  It is important that we, as adults, set a good example of appropriate behavior for our children.
2. If you are not part of the field crew then you are not allowed on the field.  This includes the practice field and the sidelines during games.
3. Please do not coach from the sidelines.  Your child will be instructed in specific techniques and responsibilities by the coaching staff and they will be expected to perform according to those instructions.  If they abandon those instructions to follow yours then they will be letting their teammates down.

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