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Evolving and growing the sport of football, USA Football is setting the standards and best practices to advance coach and player development.

Safety First

Working with leading football experts and medical professionals, USA Football developed Heads Up Football specifically to meet the needs of player safety.

Better Coaching


Youth football leagues are implementing the Heads Up Football program — and are realizing the benefits that certified coaches and a commitment to safety can bring. Listen to what league administrators are saying about encouraging consistent high standards and training across all of their teams.

 "A SAFER LEAGUE IS A BETTER LEAGUE"

All of SAFL coaches and board members are Heads-Up certified prior to the start of practices each season.

SAFL believes in Safety First. Becoming certified in the USA Football Head's Up program ensures that all SAFL coaches are meeting the needs of player safety.

Heads Up Football Youth Key Features

- Concussion Recognition and Response.
- Heat Preparedness and Hydration
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Proper Fitting Equipment
- Shoulder Tackling
- Blocking


Equipment

Equipment and Technique are the main factors to the safety of SAFL players. To insure we have a fun and safe season SAFL will strive to have the best possible qualified equipment. SAFL will also verify that equipment is properly fitted per certification requirements with USA Football.

 Equipment, 

·         All equipment shall be inventoried at the beginning of each year and properly number for accountability.

·         Depending on SAFL funds, the league will replace no less than 25% of its helmet inventory each year.

·         The league will replace shoulder pads as needed.

·         All equipment will be approved by an appointed SAFL certified individual or organization prior for use.

·         Parents can supply their own equipment but must be approved by an SAFL certified individual or organization prior for use. Parent are allowed to keep their own equipment or donate it to the SAFL.

·         Helmets cannot have tinted visors. This is for the safety of the players so coaches and officials can evaluate injuries quickly without removing the helmet. Cd'A Home Games will not allow visors of any type.

Insurance

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