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.