Welcome Stateline Comet Parents/Players to the 2025 Fall Tackle and Flag Season!

Good Afternoon!

Thanks to all the NEW families that attended last Thursday nights Newbie Camp on 7/24, and to the parents that were present at the mtg on Monday night at State Bank of the Lakes.

Listed far below is an abbreviated version of what was covered at the parent mtg.

Today is day 3 for the tackle players and the weather tonight is currently being monitored. As mentioned at the parent mtg Monday, generally if we have a “short notice” weather related issue or any other communication that we want to get out “quickly” we use an app called Callmultiplier.

It basically sends a text to all parents that gave us their contact information for their players/kids.

We generally monitor the weather closely up until the start of practice OR a game to make the decision.

Unless it’s a total 100% chance and the weather has been very poor for hours prior with a forecast of no change beyond a reasonable time frame to hold a practice or game.

We will send a TEST message in Callmultiplier this afternoon just to get an indication of how effective our app download was.

We will then review the completed report afterwards of whom was notified, and at what time.

It will also indicate those parents that possibly a message did not complete based upon an incorrect phone number.

IF you do not receive a text before practice tonight, please just email your coach later tonight and let them know so we can gather all the information by “team” to review and correct. Thank you

We hope the week thus far has been going well for everyone despite the heat and the kids are enjoying conditioning week.

Next weeks weather forecast looks better already!

Let’s have a great season and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone out at the park!

Sponsorship – If anyone is interested in being a Comets Sponsor, we have section provided on our website w/details.

Flag – Our current Flag team is 30 or so players. We have four coaches. We’d love to have a few more assist at practice and game days so if you’re interested, please see Coach Adam Pittser. Even if your football knowledge is limited, this is a GREAT entry level place to help kick start a coaching career.

You will still be subject to the required background check and USA Flag Certification process on-line. All this is covered by the Comets.

Thank you!

GO COMETS

www.statelinecometsfootball.com

www.seyfafootball.org

NOTES from Monday Parent Meeting 7/28/25

Parent Meeting

July 28th, 2025

State Bank of the Lakes

600PM – 700PM

Thank you and Welcome!

Just A Few Basics Before We Hit the Field this Season!
1. “Effective Tonight we are now officially the Comet Family”
  1. We are all teammates of each other
  2. We should all be proud to wear the Comet jersey and colors
2. Explained each level
  1. Flag (4-6 yr old)
  2. Tackle – 1^st/2^nd , 3^rd thru 8^th Grades
3. League
  1. SEYFA
  2. Ball carrier weight levels
    1. 1^st/2^nd – 75
    2. 3^rd – 85
    3. 4^th – 95
    4. 5^th – 115
    5. 6^th – 135
    6. 7^th – 155
    7. 8^th – 175
  3. Game days, Season Length (14 weeks)
  4. 8 season games (7 min w/byes)
  5. All games on Sat’s unless weather makeup
  6. 8 min qtrs – 1^st – 4^th, 9 min qtrs 5^th – 8^th
  7. Game Times generally 9 AM Start for youngest team
    1. Games every 1.5 hrs afterwards
  8. Playing Time (Restricted Play 2 qtr rule vs All Play)
    1. SEYFA Rule (2 Qtr)
    2. COMETS Rule (Our coaches allow ALL Play)
4. Practice Areas
  1. Three located at Thelen
    1. Game Field – Flag
    2. South Field (Trailer area) – 1^st thru 5^th
    3. East Field (Behind Bleachers) – 6^th thru 8^th
  2. Another game/practice field at SGP if needed
    1. Scrimmages generally Wednesday’s
5. Game Fields
  1. Thelen – Richard W Graves Field
  2. SGP (if needed, mostly scrimmages)
  3. RBCHS (ltd or special occasion)
6. Housekeeping
  1. Please pick up ALL trash each and every night at the Park(s) and at our guests
  2. SG Parks have signs posted that no dogs can be in the Park (even leashed).
7. Early player arrival is considered on time (15 – 30 minutes)
  1. Equipment issues or questions are handled before practice.
8. Campus/Park Layout
  1. Parking lots and safety
  2. Bathrooms (west side of concessions) – Porta Potty (2) near trailer
  3. Press box
  4. Garage
  5. Trailer
  6. Concession Stand
9. Players responsibility for their gear
  1. Keep equipment clean for practice and games
10. Cups
  1. Required in SEYFA
11. Mouthpiece – Conlan & Thompson (Shock Dr)
  1. Must be Colored AND attached to helmet
12. Players knowing their parents/guardians phone numbers
  1. Players must have permission to ride with anyone other than parents/guardians
  2. Please inform your coaches of “your carpool plan”
13. Please inform coaches of players with low pain tolerances
  1. Pains and limits
14. Allergies – tell coach specifics if not listed, or to further validate
15. Hydration! – WATER – Better than Gatorade
  1. Drinks w/Sugar = also attract Bee’s in the Fall
16. Forms of Communication
  1. Parent Mtgs
  2. Team Mtgs
  3. E-Mails
  4. TeamSnap
  5. Website
  6. Verbal vs Text (In Person Preferred)
  7. Urgent MASS TEXT Msgs – Callmultiplier
  8. ALWAYS try to communicate any concerns IN PERSON vs text
  9. Take the time to think and thoroughly review the issue before just reacting
  10. Always keep all messages and discussions professional and respectable
17. Upcoming Dates
  1. Newbie Camp 7/24
  2. Parent Mtg 7/28
  3. Comet Jamboree 8/16
  4. Opening Game Day 8/23
  5. Picture Day – 8/25
  6. Labor Day Weekend OFF 8/30
  7. Comet/Rocket Night 9/5
  8. Rocket Homecoming Thur 9/18
  9. Fiesta Bowl week five 9/27 All Seven Teams Home
  10. Playoffs begin generally on week six or seven 10/4 or 10/11
  11. Banquet 11/8 or 9
  12. Equipment Return immediately after last game or weeknight after last game
Basics Continued
1. Equipment issues handled before practice, not during or after practice starts
  1. Coaches must be present to address equip issues at the garage
  2. Comets Directors to work w/coaches & players to get appropriate gear
2. Practice “prep time”
  1. Allow enough time to get there prior to start of practice so kids can hydrate, check equipment, warm up
3. Priorities in Order….
  1. Family
  2. School
  3. Football
  4. Make sure the top three are done prior to football
4. Fall – May need bug spray as needed, and watch eyes
5. Large water bottles – 2 Qts to 1 gallon minimum if it is a hot day.
6. Sport Goggles – Physician approved only
7. Mouthpieces – must be colored and non-detachable w/strap included to attach to helmet
8. Have an extra mouthpiece as a spare
9. Extra Pads – as needed for forearm, gloves, neck rolls
10. Tape shoes – or keep laces tight
11. Cleats – no metal
12. Addtl Socks – Purchase extra socks at trailer if needed. Should recv initial stock with annual gear
13. Wear a Cotton undershirt under the shoulder pads vs directly on the skin
Putting Pads together
1. Game/Prac Pants have built in pads
2. Shoulder pads worn OVER a cotton under shirt
3. Helmet – constant fit check. May take some time to get used to
4. Socks/Cleats
5. Water, water, water
Coaches
1. Coaches assigned to teams based upon their requests and the needs of org – Head Coach, Off Coord, D Coord, SPCL Teams, etc.. 8 Max on field game day. League Badges worn at all games, Head Coach only speaks w/official
2. All coaches certified in USA Football
3. All coaches required to go thru NCSI Natl Center for Safety Initiatives – for a Background Check
4. Coaches are “Volunteers”
  1. If you do not agree with something, and it is not critical, take a moment to think about it first and fully assess the situation. Then ask to meet with the coach when they have a moment after practice if you feel it’s required.
  2. Do what it takes to meet face to face if it’s that important vs text, email, or v-msg.
  3. Everyone makes mistakes. But we all win and grow together when we’re able to resolve the issues amongst ourselves.
5. Any OTHER Volunteers engaged in Youth activities at Practice or a game on behalf of the Stateline Comets will need all of the required documentation and training listed as required above.
Safety
1. Game Rules and player equipment is safer than ever before. Outstanding support and training provided by so many today.
2. USA FOOTBALL – Tackling/Blocking Skills and Drills, Concussion Awareness, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Varies Levels of Contact (Air, Bags, Control, Thud, Live), Equipment fitting, Heat and Hydration, Safety Checklists, Team Management, Principles of Safer Contact, Communication Strategies, Effective Practice Planning, Health & Safety, Abuse Prevention, Practical Coaching and Team Management
3. PARENTS Section and Player FREE on the USA Football website
4. NCSI – Background checks Natl Center for Safety Initiatives
5. Variety of Insurance coverages required
6. Riddell – Equipment upgrades. Also Schutt and Zenith
7. NFL & USA – Financial support AND involvement
8. NCAA – Same as above
9. HS – Continued support and adopting Heads Up Football. HS will also attend some games and practices. Host Coaches Clinics.
10. Field Marshalls – Required at all SEYFA games monitoring safety and issues
11. Certified Athletic Trainer – OR Paramedics from SGFD or RBCHS
12. 20 mins MAX live contact Tues and Thur only

Volunteer Organization
1. Board
2. Coaches
3. Parents
4. Sponsors
5. Requirements vs Buy Outs
6. List of Volunteer Duties on website
Typical Practice
1. Arrival and Getting Ready – 5:00 to 5:20
2. Conditioning – 5:30 to 5:45
3. Drills – 5:45 to 6:15
4. Team – 6:15 to 7:10
5. Scrimmage – 7:10 – 7:30 (only LIVE 20 mins ea 2 times per week)Tues/Thur
6. Annual Awards
  1. Ironman (rule sample provided on website)
  2. Most Improved
  3. Sportsmanship