Reason for the Program

"This decision allows for many positives. It aligns a youth football program more philosophically with the middle school and high school
programs, It creates a fundamental, very controlled learning environment that encourages everyone to participate while maintaining a competitive attitude. Plus, it introduces Laker pride and tradition to the younger grade levels."   ~ Coach Rabideau 

Program Philosophy

• We want to be One
       Program from top to bottom
• We are United
       To being a piece of a TEAM/UNITY/PROGRAM
• We are Committed
       To be the best we can be
       As players, as coaches, as board members
       To do what is right, fundamentally 
• It is Time!
       To reacquaint our children to the tradition of being a LAKER!
• Fundamentals 
• Development
• Everyone Plays

Program Specifics

• Registration participation fee is $75.00 
     - Includes: jersey, helmet decals, mouthpiece and game socks
• Scholarships available upon request to Board
• Insured/Bonded (Including the Coaches)
• Equipment (Player Responsibility)
     - White helmet (gray face mask preferred)
     - Shoulder Pads/Practice Jersey
     - White Pants/knee pads/thigh pads (for practice & games)
     - Cleats  
• Weight Restrictions (Ball Carriers)

Team Formation

• 3rd-4th Grade (for the grade entering in the Fall)
• 5th-6th Grade (for the grade entering in the Fall)
• 7th Grade (for the grade entering in the Fall)
• 16 to 17 Players per team
• Our hope is to get a minimum of 2 teams per level
• Split skill level as evenly as possible
• 8 to 9 week program starting mid August and finishing mid October
• Scheduling with GH
• Possible conclusion of season with Fruitport/Coopersville/
   North Muskegon

Practices

2 Week Preseason Practices (see grade level pages for exact dates and times)
• M-TH ~ 6-7:30
     - More preparation
     - Skill improvement
     - Player recognition
     - Meet “no pad” requirements
     - Spring Lake High School

In Season Practices (see grade level pages for exact dates and times)
• 3 days a week ~ 6-7:30, 7th grade ~ 5:30-7:00
     - Spring Lake High School (3-7th) 7th grade may change location
       after the first week
     - All Practices Scripted and Formatted by HS Staff
     - Coaches trained and directed to run Spring Lake offense 
       and defense

Copyright 2012 Spring Lake Youth Football Club