FIND A FOOTBALL LEAGUE NEAR YOU

Discover leagues committed to putting athletes' well-being and development first through USA Football’s League Finder.

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FINDING THE RIGHT LEAGUE NEAR ME

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, including 100% certified coaches
  • See individual league details like season start date
  • Find accomplished organizations through the League Excellence Program

* 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.
Click here for details on information included within the League Finder.

EVELYN GAUS
Parent
Miami Xtreme (Fla.)

The proper protocols have been instilled throughout our leagues and it gives me a security blanket if you want to call it that. The person that is out there coaching my son went through this training, went through a background check ... that is somebody that took it serious enough.

WHAT TO KNOW WHEN LOOKING FOR A LEAGUE

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.

Coach Certification

Every year, about 100,000 coaches step up to the standard and earn their USA Football certification.

Coach Certification and its resources cover:

  • Health and safety
  • The Football Development Model
  • Anti-Abuse Training
  • Contact Skills like Tackling
  • Practice Plans, Emergency Action Planning and much more…

As you search for a quality league near you, make sure to see if they have all their coaches certified this year. It's easy with League Finder!

League Excellence

Thousands of youth organizations across the country enroll with USA Football and pursue the League Excellence Program.

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 seal is a quick way to see that they’re putting your child’s development first.*

*Seals are determined in Fall 2021 and may change each year.

Game Categories

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.

JENNIFER SARTOR
Parent
Ute League (Utah)

I feel like with [USA Football’s] standards and your practices, it is not just about winning the game. It’s about having fun in the game.

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NOT FINDING A LEAGUE NEAR YOU THAT MEETS THESE STANDARDS?
The organizations near you may not be currently enrolled with USA Football or they may not have earned the recognition standards for the League Excellence Program. Some factors for that include coach background checks and certification 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 Consulting Sales Representative or enroll to get added to League Finder.