FIND A FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEAR YOU
Discover leagues committed to putting athletes' well-being and development first through USA Football's League Finder.
Discovering a league nearby isn’t always easy. When possible, it’s important to look for more than just the closest organization. Only USA Football’s League Finder showcases organizations that put your athlete first by following best practices and recommendations that prioritize the development of your child and all athletes.
Here are some unique ways to use League Finder:*
- Search by league name, zip code, gender, age and Game Categories
- Identify organizations that enrolled with USA Football this year
- View achievements by leagues
- See individual league details like season start date
- Find accomplished organizations recognized through Enrollment Plus+
* League Finder data is based on information provided by the organizations when they enroll in a current year with USA Football. USA Football does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. The listings provided in our League Finder are for informational purposes only. Inclusion in the directory does not imply affiliation with USA Football or recognition under Olympic and Paralympic governance. Users are responsible for independently verifying their status and the credentials of any listed league. Click here for details on the information included within the League Finder.
Trusting another set of adults with your child takes a leap of faith. We challenge organizations and their coaches to meet standards to enhance the experience for the athlete, and many are stepping up! League Finder helps parents find leagues nearby that are working hard to improve the athlete experience. Here are a key areas to look for to use when using the League Finder that go beyond a zip code search.
Every year, over 100,000 coaches step up to the standard to complete their education and training course with USA Football.
The Youth Coach Course Covers:
- Health and safety
- The Football Development Model
- Anti-Abuse Training
- Contact Skills like Tackling
- Practice Plans, Emergency Action Planning and more.
As you search for a quality league near you, ensure that all their coaches have received their Training Badge for completing a USA Football coach course this year. It's easy with League Finder!
Thousands of youth organizations across the country enroll with USA Football and register for Enrollment Plus+.
These organizations are pledging to put your athlete first and are taking actions to align with the Football Development Model (FDM).
Selecting a league that is enrolled or earned a bronze, silver or gold level status is a quick way to see that they’re putting your child’s development first.*
*Levels are determined in the Fall of each year and may change each year.
There are more paths to play football than ever before. Use League Finder to find organizations that offer more ways to play.
Non-Contact
Flag introduces football skills players will use in all versions of the game as well as other sports.
Limited Contact
This is a great way to introduce contact skills in a progression without going to the ground.
Contact
This is the game we know and love, with 11 or less players and can be played on a full or condensed field.
The organizations near you may not be currently enrolled with USA Football or they may not have earned the recognition standards for Enrollment Plus+. Some factors for that include coach background checks and Youth Coach Course completion status. However, more organizations are raising the bar every day. Check back often or tell your league leaders to reach out to their
USA Football Representative or enroll to get added to League Finder.