09/28/2026
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History is being written every day! Who can deny that โThe Pen is Mightier than the Sword?โ The MVP today may be the Caveman who discovered fire, or Benjamin Franklinโs for using a kite key, or Alexander Grahm Bellโs assistant Watson?
Today we stand on the edge of a new frontier; it is called Artificial Intelligence or simply AI.
The outcries are many! โAI uses too much water!โ โAI will spell the end of mankind!โ
Whoโs to bless or whoโs to blame?Even our humble business of youth football has seen the impact of AI.
AI will influence all of football. Youth Players are now selling their Name, Image, and Likeness via AI. High School Football recruiting has become easier. Finding that one great player of the many thousand's, is no longer a guessing game.
The NFL Draft will continue to feature former AYF players in Colleges. Soon the AI Machines will be the new Offensive and Defensive Coordinators.
In my opinion AI will improve the game. Yet football, like no other sport, relies on emotion. The Human Element will prevail !
This Season, during many games, it will be 4th down and one yard to go on the goal line. The AI machine will say (take the three points) โKick the field goal!โ
In this high technology year of 2026; Good Luck and God bless the emotional coaches and players who ignore the odds and instead score the Touchdowns!
Thank you for helping kids!
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๐๐ฃ TAKING THE SIDELINES BACK โ THE MOVEMENT IS GROWING!
The Taking the Sidelines Back National Advisory Committee has officially been formed, meetings are underway, and the framework and structure for creating a better football & cheer culture across American Youth Football & Cheer is being built.
This is about more than what happens on the field or the mat. Itโs about creating an environment centered on sportsmanship, respect, leadership, accountability, and putting our young people first.
We are bringing together leaders from across the AYF/AYC Nation to help establish a culture that supports our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families.
Committee Co-Chairmen Ken Gant โ Virginia and Ranon Ross โ California are leading the development of the framework, and the National Advisory Committee is preparing to implement this movement throughout all 8 AYF regions across the country.
Our Regional Committee Members will play an important role in bringing the vision, structure, and message directly into their regions:
* Atlantic: Rodney Cooper
* Big East: Tyrone Johnson
* Big West: Denise Wallace
* Desert Mountain: Mike Watson
* Midwest: Ken Burgess
* New England: Joe Clark
* Southeast: Ricky Wakefield
* Southwest: Aaron Sands
These leaders will help take the framework from a national vision to real action at the regional and local levels, helping establish a consistent culture of sportsmanship and respect throughout American Youth Football & Cheer.
The work has started.๏ฟฝThe structure is being built.๏ฟฝThe movement is taking shape.
8 REGIONS. ONE VISION. ONE MOVEMENT. ONE CULTURE.
๐๐ฃ FOR THE KIDS. FOR THE FAMILIES. FOR THE COMMUNITIES.
The future of American Youth Football & Cheer is bright โ and we're just getting started.
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More Than the Scoreboard!
Weโre a few weeks into the season now. Games have been played, there have been some big wins, tough losses, and plenty of excitement.
We all want to win. Thatโs part of competition. But what weโre building through youth football and cheer goes well beyond the scoreboard.
Every practice and every game is an opportunity for our young athletes to learn how to prepare, compete, work as a team, respond to adversity, and keep going when things donโt go their way.
Those lessons matter.
Years from now, most of our kids wonโt remember the score of every game. Theyโll remember their teammates. Theyโll remember their coaches. Theyโll remember the big moments, the friendships, and how being part of a team made them feel.
And hopefully, theyโll carry some of the lessons they learned with them long after their playing days are over.
So as we move through the season, letโs compete, have fun and as my late friend, George Montgomery, always said to our daughters, 'Enjoy the Process of Greatness'
Because what weโre building is bigger than the scoreboard.
COMPETE! In The CLASSROOM! On The GRIDIRON!
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Competition season is right around the corner, and now is the time for AYC cheer and dance teams to bring everything together. Successful performances are built through preparation, teamwork, and attention to even the smallest details. Every practice is an opportunity to improve timing, strengthen transitions, correct spacing, and make the routine look more confident and complete.
Athletes should practice with the same energy and focus they plan to bring to the competition floor. Going full-out helps build stamina and allows teams to identify areas that may need additional work. Proper warmups, stretching, conditioning, hydration, and rest are equally important in helping athletes remain healthy and perform at their highest level.
Communication and teamwork can make a tremendous difference. Athletes must trust one another, listen to their coaches, and understand that every person plays an important role in the teamโs success. Supporting teammates, maintaining a positive attitude, and responding well to corrections will help create a stronger and more unified performance.
As competition day approaches, teams should also prepare for the excitement and pressure that come with performing in front of judges and a crowd. Visualizing the routine, practicing competition-day procedures, and learning to stay focused despite distractions can help athletes feel more comfortable and confident when it matters most.
Most importantly, remember to enjoy the experience. Take pride in how far the team has come, represent your organization with great sportsmanship, and step onto the floor ready to give your very best. The hard work has been put inโnow it is almost time to compete. Good luck to all of our AYC cheer and dance teams!
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Below are the current Stats:
Atlantic Region
* Facebook 7,050+
* X 210+
* Instagram 2,175+
Big East Region
* Facebook 7,000+
* X 270+
* Instagram 730+
Big West Region
* Facebook 5,300+
* X 130+
* Instagram 290+
Desert Mountain Region
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fn6xYopPD/?mibextid=wwXIfr
* X 120+
* Instagram N/A
Midwest Region
* Facebook 5,000+
* X 150+
* Instagram N/A
New England Region
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AFgKtCLmn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
* X 240+
* Instagram 260+
Southeast Region
* Facebook 5,400+
* X 310+
* Instagram 275+
Southwest Region
* Facebook 6,300+
* X 120+
* Instagram 1,900+
Top Ranking Region on Facebook: Big East
Top Ranking Region on Instagram: Atlantic
Top Ranking Region on X: Southeast
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6 Reasons AYF/AYC Organizations Must Have a Written Risk Management Plan:
1. Compliance with the Safe Sport Act๏ฟฝThe Safe Sport Act is a federal law requiring most sports organizations to implement a written child abuse/molestation risk management program that meets specific minimum criteria.
2. Adherence to State Concussion Laws๏ฟฝMany state laws mandate the implementation of written concussion/brain injury risk management plans. These often include requirements for coaches to view certain educational videos and distribute CDC documents to parents.
3. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Programs๏ฟฝAn increasing number of states now require organizations to have Sudden Cardiac Arrest risk management programs in place.
4. AYF/AYC Membership Agreement๏ฟฝUpon joining AYF/AYC, your team/association/conference agreedโvia the Terms of Serviceโto implement the Sadler risk management plan or a similar comprehensive program, which includes sections on child abuse/molestation and concussion/brain injury.
5. Awareness Training and Legal Compliance๏ฟฝA properly written risk management plan serves not only as awareness training for administrators and coaches but also as a set of policies and procedures. Both elements are required under negligence law.
6. Liability Protection๏ฟฝFailing to implement a written risk management plan exposes administrators to liability from statutory violations under federal and state laws, as well as negligence claims. Administrators have a duty of general supervision, which includes taking steps to protect players, staff, and spectators from harm.
Must Be Able to Get Written Plan into Evidence in Negligence Lawsuit
Having a written risk management plan isn't enough to protect you from a lawsuit. You must prove that the document was delivered to your administrators and coaches, and that they agreedโvia wet or electronic signatureโto review the plan and comply with its terms.
Sadler Insurance Provides an Easy Solution to Solve Your Risk Management Problems
For more information on AYF/AYC risk management, visit our webpage at www.sadlersports.com/ayf/ and scroll down to the bottom to view our risk management section. We offer a single AYF/AYC risk management template that consolidates all our content into one document, which you can tweak and adopt for your use. This document is password-protected; you must use the current insurance password to access it.
