Hello RYFL community,

Thank you for taking the minute to check in with us on what is happening so far with the league
since we last connected. The executive board has been working hard to improve organization
and set up systems that will only build on the success of last year. We can’t wait to fill you in on
exciting things to come. When we can we will provide more information in these areas. In the
meantime, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns in relation to the league.

However, we are thrilled to discuss our upcoming board meeting and the movement of adding to
our RYFL Family. The next board meeting will take place on March 12 at 6pm at the
Rochester Recreation Center, in the conference room 2. All are welcome to attend. The
main focus of this meeting will be to interview head coach candidates for the Black Panthers
team and the Little Red middle school program. These positions are open to anyone interested
with football experience. However, if you plan to attend the meeting and go through the
interviewing process, please contact Erin Hatch, [email protected] or Steve Gosselin,
[email protected], to confirm your appointment in the meeting agenda.

Here is the following procedure and requirements for the interview process, this stage of
interview will be executed by the RYFL board:
● All candidates must be able to attend the meeting and be able to pass a background check.
● Contact executive board prior to the meeting (see contact information above)
● Each candidate will be given an opportunity to interview with the board and be taken through a series of questions, please be prepared to to discuss but not limited to:
○ Coaching philosophies and personal mission for the team.
○ Plan for fostering a system that will teach athletes, coaching staff and parents
accountability, self discipline, and sportsmanship.
○ Plan for personal professional development.
○ Communication system to keep parents and community informed.
○ Football expertise in:
■ League and USA Football rules and regulations
■ Developing an offensive and defensive playbook
■ Developing youth and/or teaching fundamentals
■ Building a coaching staff and staff development.
■ Practice planning, time management and delegation of duties to your staff
The remainder of the meeting will update the stakeholders and community of RYFL with
movement of the new executive board so far. This has been an exciting transition to building a
better league from past success both in the football and cheerleading programs.