OBJECTIVES
- Fundamentals - Provide young football players with a fun and inclusive environment to improve upon skills.
- Safety - To teach young football players the proper and safe way to play the sport.
- Development - Continue to develop young football players in Canada in conjunction with the Sport Canada LTAD Model, with thorough and engaging practices and drills.
- Character Building - Continue to use sport to develop young athletes’ character and life skills.
- Fun
DESCRIPTION
- Ages 8-14 | Co-ed | 8 weeks | 8 hour-long sessions
- Provides youth football players with a chance to learn the basics of the sport from knowledgeable coaches and volunteers in an inclusive environment.
- Provides programs across Canada with a template that aligns with the Sport Canada Long Term Athlete Development Model for developing young athletes.
- Helps youth develop healthy habits by practicing an active lifestyle through sport.
BENEFITS
PLAYERS
- The ability to participate in a grassroots football program overseen by Football Canada and the CFL.
- Up-to-date coaching principles and philosophies aligned with Football Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development Model.
- A player package including a CFL Futures reversible jersey and official Football Canada flags.
- Provincial and national membership insurance.
COACHES
- CFL Futures coaching manual, comprised of up-to-date philosophies from Football Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development model.
- Provincial and national membership liability insurance.
ORGANIZATIONS
- A thorough program aligned with Football Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development model for all three age groups (U10, U12 and U14).
- The ability to market your organization alongside the CFL and Football Canada’s brand.
- Player packages including a reversible CFL Futures jersey and official Football Canada flags.
- No start-up fee required and affordable registration for players.
- Provincial and national membership insurance.