Q. Do you need coaches?
A. Yes, we are in need of football and cheerleading coaches for our program. Please contact the Director of Coaches at coaches@littleindians.org for football coaches or our Director of Cheer at cheer@littleindians.org for cheerleading if you are interested.
Q. When will my football player or cheerleader receive their equipment and uniforms?
A. Football and Cheer equipment will be issued once your child has been registered and Volunteer Fees paid at 124 East Main Street, Mascoutah, IL. Please check our website for exact times and details.
Q. What days of the week are games and practices held?
A. Your assigned coach will determine practice days before the school year starts and will notify you of those dates during initial contact. All games will be played on Saturdays or Sundays with a start time no later than 4 pm. After school begins, practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 – 8 pm. We also encourage parents to stay and observe practices. When the weather turns bad, the practice may end early. If this occurs, the player needs to be picked up immediately. Our coaches are there to coach football, not babysit for a set time each day. Also, in case of emergencies, it is always good to have a parent present. If you do not plan on staying for practice make sure you pick your child up on time. You must park your car and come to the field to get your child. Coaches will not release players unless a parent is present at pick-up. Any special drop-off or pick-up arrangements need to be worked out with your child's head coach in advance.
Q. When and where is the first day of practice?
A. An email will be sent out that tells you when the first official practice of the season. Your head coach will direct you to the exact location.
Q. What do I need for the first day and/or week of practice?
A. The first week of practice will be a non-contact conditioning period. All players are required to bring a water bottle/jug and helmet, if issued, and wear shorts and a t-shirt. Your assigned coach will provide additional details during your parents meeting. Individual coaches must clear any player that has asthma or any other medical condition before participating in practice.
Q. Where will practices be held?
A. All practices will be at the high school in Mascoutah. Your head coach will direct you to the exact location.
Q. Once practice starts, will the times and locations change?
A. There is a possibility that a practice time and/or location could change, though it is not expected. If something happens that requires a change in time and/or location, the coaching staff and the organization will make every effort to ensure everyone is notified in a timely manner.
Q. What are weigh-ins?
A. Every participant in MVYFC must participate in the league-sanctioned official weigh-in event prior to the start of the season and then before every game. THIS IS A LEAGUE REQUIREMENT. IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT ATTEND THE WEIGH-IN PRIOR TO THE GAME, HE OR SHE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY. NO EXCEPTIONS! This is why it is so important to arrive at games at the time your head coach specifies.
Q. Where will the games be played?
A. All home games will be played at Mascoutah High School football field.
Q. When do the season games begin and end?
A. The game season begins the weekend before Labor Day and ends the second weekend of November, depending on playoff scenarios.
Q. Are there Away Games?
A. Yes, we play half of our games at home and half away. Each family is responsible for transportation to and from away games. Maps and directions to away venues are available on our website and will also be relayed to you via your coaching staff. Some teams/squads choose to caravan to games together; it depends on the location and time of your scheduled game. Please note: Most coaches require that players arrive earlier than the scheduled game time. This info will also be relayed to you via the coaching staff.
Q. Does my child have to try out to make a team?
A. No, every child who signs up for our program and meets the age requirements will be placed on a team as long as there are spaces available with regard to the Player Assignment Policy.
Q. How will my child be assigned to a football team?
A. Players will be assigned to teams by age, unlss a parent decides to play their child up at their own discretion.
Q. Who will be my child’s coach?
A. We will make every effort to notify parents of appointed coaches no later than July 30th.
Q. If I sign my child up to play in this program, will he get a chance to play?
A. Short answer Yes! MVYFC requires that teams 6-9U will play every child a minimum of 8 plays per game. 12U and up there's no play requirement with that being said we encourage teams to play kids as much as they can to get each player quality game reps.