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Greenfield Youth Football Program

The Greenfield Youth Football Program (GYFCP) is a co-ed football program, for all children in 1st through 8th grade.

  • 1st and 2nd grade, Pee Wee
  • 3rd and 4th grade, Junior Padded Flag
  • 5th through 8th grade, Tackle 

We are proud to be a member of the Wisconsin All American Youth Football League (AAYFL) organization. If participating in our tackle program, you must reside within the School District of Greenfield.  

We will have new team offerings in 2025, including PeeWee flag football and Junior padded flag football teams. You do not need to live in Greenfield to participate in these programs. More info below.

Mission Statement

We strive to develop solid fundamentals, discipline, good sportsmanship, strong character, and respect for the team. 

With the addition of PeeWee flag football and Junior padded flag football, we are hoping to introduce the sport of football to the children in our community, and foster growth in the sport, which will better prepare them for tackle.

While we aim for success, we want to promote a positive and fun experience, in a safe environment, which we hope will develop a passion and enthusiasm for football.

Purpose

Players are coached to become teammates, to be responsible for their equipment, to know their position on the field/team, and to win and lose with dignity.  We want our athletes and families to take pride in their team and our organization, and to remember they represent the Greenfield community.

Program Philosophy

  • We want to provide a quality football program where athletes will have a positive, constructive, and safe environment to learn the fundamentals of football.
  • We encourage athletes to achieve success academically, not just athletically.
  • We want our athletes to be positive role models in our community.
  • We believe that children can learn valuable life lessons from organized sports. Every athlete will be given opportunities to contribute to the team's overall success.
  • We are committed to providing athletes and families with the best coaches, leadership, and program structure possible, using experienced and trained volunteers in each role that has responsibility.
  • Player development and striving to win are the focus for each team; however, winning at the expense of any players, opponents, or the organization will not be tolerated.
  • Athletes, Parents and Coaches are expected to adhere to their respective code of conduct.

PeeWee Flag Football (1st and 2nd Grade)

The Greenfield Youth PeeWee Football Program aims to deliver an enjoyable and developmentally appropriate football experience, emphasizing relationships, sportsmanship, fair play, and the fundamentals of football.

Good Sportsmanship and fair play are mandatory for all people involved in the PeeWee Football League. 

PeeWee Flag Football

  • For athletes in 1st and 2nd grade.
  • Teams made up of 6-8 athletes.

Practices and Scrimmages

  • Practice starts mid-August and runs through October.
  • Practice will be 2 days per week until the first scrimmage, then practice drops to 1 day per week.
  • Practices will be held at an Elementary School field (within the Greenfield School District).
  • There are usually 6 scrimmages per season.
  • Scrimmages are typically inner-squad but we look for other scrimmage opportunities with teams of the same age group in our area.
  • Scrimmages will have (2) 20 minute halves, with a 5 minute half time. Games have a running clock.
  • There are 5 athletes that play in the game at any given time: QB, Center, RB, 2 tackle positions.

  • The field of play will consist of two 20-yard halves and two 5-yard end zones. The width of the entire field is 25 yards.

Equipment

  • Each athlete will receive the following borrowed equipment: reversible jersey and flag belt. These items need to be turned in at the end of the season.
  • Items we provide that you keep: t-shirt and green socks.
  • Items parents need to purchase: mouth guard and non-metal football cleats.

Volunteers

  • We operate as a 100% volunteer program. For our season to be successful, we rely on parent participation.
  • Volunteer opportunities: 
    • Concession Stand
    • Photographers
    • Referees: You do not need professional-level football knowledge to serve as a referee. We provide referee cheat sheets to assist you.
    • Team Parent: Help coaches organize snack schedules and manage other team-related communications.
    • Assistant Coaches: Additional coaches are always welcomed. Coaches will referee if volunteers are not available.

Additional FAQ

  • Fundraising at this level is completely optional. 
  • Athletes do not need to live in Greenfield in order to participate. 
  • Each family will submit an "equipment fee check" that  we will hold onto until you return the borrowed gear at the end of the season. This check is not cashed unless you do not return your gear.

Junior Padded Flag Football (3rd and 4th Grade)

The Greenfield Youth Flag Football Program aims to deliver an enjoyable and developmentally appropriate football experience, emphasizing relationships, sportsmanship, fair play, and the fundamentals of football.

Good Sportsmanship and fair play are mandatory for all people involved in the Junior Football League. 

Junior Padded Flag Football

  • For athletes in 3rd and 4th grade.
  • Teams made up of 8-10 athletes.
  • If there is a 4th grader that wants to "play up" to a 5th grade tackle team, please reach out to president@greenfieldyouthfootball.org

Practices and Scrimmages

  • Practice starts mid-August and runs through October.
  • Practice will be 2 days per week until the first scrimmage, then practice drops to 1 day per week.
  • Practices will be held at an Elementary School field (within the Greenfield School District).
  • There are usually 6 scrimmages per season.
  • Scrimmages are typically inner-squad but we look for other scrimmage opportunities with teams of the same age group in our area.
  • Scrimmages will have (2) 25 minute halves, with a 5 minute half time. Games have a running clock.
  • There are 7 athletes that play in the game at any given time: QB, Center, RB, TE, WR, and 2 tackle positions.
  • The field of play will consist of two 20-yard halves and two 5-yard end zones. The width of the entire field is 25 yards.

Equipment

  • Each athlete will receive the following borrowed equipment: reversible jersey, shoulder pads, helmet with chin strap, and flag belt. These items need to be turned in at the end of the season. 
  • Items we provide that you keep: t-shirt and green socks.
  • Items parents need to purchase: mouth guard and non-metal football cleats.

Volunteers

  • We operate as a 100% volunteer program. For our season to be successful, we rely on parent participation.
  • Volunteer opportunities: 
    • Concession Stand
    • Photographers
    • Referees: You do not need professional-level football knowledge to serve as a referee. We provide referee cheat sheets to assist you.
    • Team Parent: Help coaches organize snack schedules and manage other team-related communications.
    • Assistant Coaches: Additional coaches are always welcomed. Coaches will referee if volunteers are not available.

Additional FAQ

  • Fundraising at this level is completely optional. 
  • Athletes do not need to live in Greenfield in order to participate.
  • Each family will submit an "equipment fee check" that  we will hold onto until you return the borrowed gear at the end of the season. This check is not cashed unless you do not return your gear.

Tackle Football (5th through 8th Grade)

The Greenfield Youth Tackle Football Program aims to deliver an enjoyable and developmentally appropriate football experience, emphasizing relationships, sportsmanship, fair play, and the fundamentals of football.

Good Sportsmanship and fair play are mandatory for all people involved in the Greenfield Youth Football League. 

Youth Tackle Football

  • Tackle football is for athletes in 5th through 8th grade.
  • In previous years, we combined 5th and 6th grades and we played in a 6th grade league. This year, our goal is to split 5th and 6th grades and play in the perspective grade level leagues.
  • Each team will have a maximum of 35 athletes.

Practices and Games

  • Practice starts end-July and runs through Oct/Nov.
  • Practice will be 4 days per week until school starts. Once school is in session, practices drop per league rules, to 6 hours per week.
  • Practices will be held at Greenfield Middle School.
  • Games can be either home (Greenfield High School) or away, and are on Saturdays, at staggered times. Most volunteer opportunities will be at our home games.
  • The AAYFL has weight limit guidelines placed on all offensive backfield and receiver positions (any ball carrier). Players over the weight limit can definitely still play, but not as someone who can advance the ball.

Equipment

  • Each athlete will receive the following borrowed equipment: helmet, chin strap, shoulder pads, practice jersey and pants, game jerseys (home and away), game pants, and a belt. 
  • Items we provide that you keep: green game socks.
  • Parents need to purchase: mouth guard with strap to attach to the helmet, 7-pad girdle, cup (boys), and non-metal football cleats. Optional: your own chin strap (we provide one but sometimes families like to use their own).
  • Sometimes coaches/families purchase pink game socks in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Your coaches will provide more information.

Volunteers

  • We operate as a 100% volunteer program. For our season to be successful, we rely on parent participation.
  • Volunteer opportunities: 
    • Concession Stand
    • Photographers
    • Team Parent: Help coaches organize snack schedules and manage other team-related communications.
    • Assistant Coaches: Additional coaches are always welcomed. 

Additional FAQ

  • There is a mandatory fundraiser. 
  • Per AAYFL rules, you need to reside within the boundaries of Greenfield School District (or open enroll). 
  • Each team will need 1-2 "team parents" that help the coach with various things throughout the season. 
  • Each family will submit a "volunteer check" that we hold onto all season until your volunteering commitments have been fulfilled. This check is not cashed unless you do not volunteer.
  • Each family will submit an "equipment fee check" which we hold onto all season until you return the borrowed gear to us at the end of the season. This check is not cashed unless you do not return your gear.

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Off Season Training

During the off season, our athletes are encouraged to participate in speed and agility classes at ETS in Franklin, WI. Classes are open to past and future GYFCP athletes, ages 8 and up.

https://www.etsperformance.com/milwaukee-south

 

2025 program information

Greenfield Youth Football and Cheer is organizing an Athlete Performance Training Class for any Greenfield athletes that wants to work on Speed (ages 8 and up) and Strength plus Speed (ages 11 and up).

  • Location: ETS Performance, 5074 W Ashland Way, Franklin
  • Cost will be $10-$20 per class
  • Session length will be 4-6 weeks, Starting Jan/Feb.
  • Class size limited to 30 athletes.
  • Complete the survey if you are interested: https://forms.gle/PaqkfsMudUBARZNX7

2024 8th Grade AAYFL "Team of the week" Celebration

2024 End of the Season Banquet Celebration!

Check out these photos from previous seasons