PSA 2024 Spring Flag Football Coaches Meeting Overview
PSA Football Coaches
Meeting Meeting
Spring
Flag 2024
Craig Martin
Football Board Director 2024
FootballDirectorVolunteer@PSAPLANO.ORG
Certain updated information in this deck takes precedence over previous year published
rules… the updated amendments to rules will be posted before season starts
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Agenda
Introduction of Board Members
Sponsors & Partners
Policies and Procedures
Codes & standards for coaches and teams
Review of Special grade-based rules
Website knowledge
Uniform Shop
Introductions
2024 Board Members
Partner Program
2024 Spring Flag Seasons
Flag – Indoors multiple facilities
Registration Closed
Partial teams (less than 8 players) may be
merged OR Pool Player can be assigned.
Teams that are Paid in Full will not have players
added.
Season begins weekend of
March 2
Playoffs
first week of May
(Playoff brackets posted on website at end of
regular season)
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100
Teams this season!
Coaches
Badge – If you do not have a current badge or have an expired badge,
coaches must print and bring the background check approval email they
received from PSA along with his/her Drivers License to EACH game.
Game Reschedule Fees - $25 to
request
a game reschedule which must be
prepaid before the game will be rescheduled.
There is no guarantee it will be rescheduled.
Approval of a reschedule requires the agreement of BOTH teams…
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This is NON-NEGOTIABLE. You must provide an email notice 48 hours prior to your
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Game Play Protocol
Games will begin on time – Please leave the field immediately
after your game to allow next teams to warm up on field. Meet
outside the arena.
Two Refs & timekeeper are provided per game
Game ball provided by offense (inspected by Ref -legal size)
Balls should be properly inflated and CLEANED
Players enter/exit field through doors – not over walls!
Only badged coaches are allowed on the sidelines at any time
You can have more coaches to help with practices,
Extra Camera Operator allowed in box on your side
may NOT COACH or enter field
May be in stands if preferred
Coaches Code of Conduct
Coaches Responsibility: A coach’s behavior must bring credit to
themselves, his team, and the league.
Coaches are responsible for Parent and Spectators conduct.
Coaches should use their positive influence on parents and
spectators.
A Coach’s failure to follow the Code of Conduct or to defy the league
rules is subject to immediate suspension from all PSA Activities
Coaches may not “recruit” other players during the game or the
current season.
Compliance with Rules
Coaches are responsible for Parent and Spectators conduct.
Coaches should use their positive influence on parents and
spectators.
RESPONSIBILITY TO PSA AND MEMBER AFFILIATIONS -
At no
time will a coach or volunteer argue, abuse, threaten or demean any
official, other coach, parent, spectator, League Officials, or any PSA
Staff Member
A Coach’s failure to follow the Code of Conduct or to defy the league
rules is subject to immediate suspension from all PSA Activities
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One warning from a Ref or Board Member
Second Warning will result in forfeit of current game, and coach
will be required to meet with the disciplinary board before next
practice or game is allowed.
Repeat offenders will result in Board Review to consider coach
suspension
Roster Rules
Players must be visible on the DASH roster.
Player MUST be paid in full by 1
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Call office if financial aid is required (972-208-5434 option 1).
Illegal players will not be allowed or tolerated
Referees reserve the right to abandon a game upon the discovery of an
illegal player
Should a coach be found guilty of fielding an illegal player, he/she
will be asked to meet with the Flag Football Board to determine
consequences for the remainder of the season.
Players may NEVER play on more than one team in the same
grade
Players can play UP a grade level, but NEVER down
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If both teams show up in the same color jersey the
home team
must put on pennies or alternate jersey
offense provides game ball (please clean and inflate
prior to start of game)
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only have two coaches, one must stay on the sideline with reserve players.
Freeze as soon as ball is hiked (do NOT move on interceptions)
NO “coaching / talking/ hints” on the field once ball is hiked ex:
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Coaches In the Box CAN keep talking during plsay, but not coaches on the field.
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Defense may BLITZ from 7 yards off the line of scrimmage.
If there is no pass rush / blitz – the Ref will just count 5 Texas count.
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At the end of 5 count, if the ball is not thrown it is treated as an incomplete pass.
One offensive coach on field
in offensive backfield – no defensive coaches on field.
Freeze as soon as ball is hiked (Coaches - do NOT move on interceptions)
NO “coaching / talking/ hints” on the field once ball is hiked ex:
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Use the Website!
Know the Rules!
PSAPLANO.ORG
PSA Uniform Shop
Contact the Shop, located in PSA1 HQ
972-208-3860
uniforms@psaplano.org
Or
Tara Townsend, Mgr.
ttownsend@psaplano.org
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PSA Football Coaches Meeting Meeting Spring Flag 2024 Craig Martin Football Board Director 2024 FootballDirectorVolunteer@PSAPLANO.ORG Certain updated information in this deck takes precedence over previous year published rules the updated amendments to rules will be posted before season starts.
Agenda Introduction of Board Members Sponsors & Partners Policies and Procedures Codes & standards for coaches and teams Review of Special grade-based rules Website knowledge Uniform Shop
Introductions 2024 Board Members DIVISION PK-2 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th-12th Grade PSA Football Manager EMAIL ceemartin35@gmail.com ryan.m.wallace@gmail.com LouFord@hotmail.com CoachKFMagee@yahoo.com aquacm@gmail.com drw22@live.com football@psaplano.org NAME CJ Martin Ryan Wallace Lou Ford Keith Magee Doc Medearis Dannye Webb David Landberg
2024 Spring Flag Seasons Flag Indoors multiple facilities Registration Closed Partial teams (less than 8 players) may be merged OR Pool Player can be assigned. Teams that are Paid in Full will not have players added. Season begins weekend of March 2 Playoffs first week of May (Playoff brackets posted on website at end of regular season) Over 100 Teams this season!
Coaches Badge If you do not have a current badge or have an expired badge, coaches must print and bring the background check approval email they received from PSA along with his/her Drivers License to EACH game. Game Reschedule Fees - $25 to request a game reschedule which must be prepaid before the game will be rescheduled. There is no guarantee it will be rescheduled. Approval of a reschedule requires the agreement of BOTH teams Game No Show Fee - $70 must be paid before team plays next game. Without notice, We still must pay refs and timekeeper when you don t show. This is NON-NEGOTIABLE. You must provide an email notice 48 hours prior to your originally scheduled game to FOOTBALL@PSAPLANO.ORG and YOUR DIVISION COMMISH.
Game Play Protocol Games will begin on time Please leave the field immediately after your game to allow next teams to warm up on field. Meet outside the arena. Two Refs & timekeeper are provided per game Game ball provided by offense (inspected by Ref -legal size) Balls should be properly inflated and CLEANED Players enter/exit field through doors not over walls! Only badged coaches are allowed on the sidelines at any time You can have more coaches to help with practices, Extra Camera Operator allowed in box on your side may NOT COACH or enter field May be in stands if preferred
Coaches Code of Conduct Coaches Responsibility: A coach s behavior must bring credit to themselves, his team, and the league. Coaches are responsible for Parent and Spectators conduct. Coaches should use their positive influence on parents and spectators. A Coach s failure to follow the Code of Conduct or to defy the league rules is subject to immediate suspension from all PSA Activities Coaches may not recruit other players during the game or the current season.
Compliance with Rules Coaches are responsible for Parent and Spectators conduct. Coaches should use their positive influence on parents and spectators. RESPONSIBILITY TO PSA AND MEMBER AFFILIATIONS - At no time will a coach or volunteer argue, abuse, threaten or demean any official, other coach, parent, spectator, League Officials, or any PSA Staff Member A Coach s failure to follow the Code of Conduct or to defy the league rules is subject to immediate suspension from all PSA Activities
THE ULTIMATE RULE Be prepared to PLAY EVERY BOY in attendance as a STARTER all game long on either side of the ball. When the Ball changes possession CLEAR YOUR BENCH That is a FIRM-HARD-FAST RULE! No one sits two possessions in a row unless injured. One warning from a Ref or Board Member Second Warning will result in forfeit of current game, and coach will be required to meet with the disciplinary board before next practice or game is allowed. Repeat offenders will result in Board Review to consider coach suspension
Roster Rules Players must be visible on the DASH roster. Player MUST be paid in full by 1st game. Call office if financial aid is required (972-208-5434 option 1). Illegal players will not be allowed or tolerated Referees reserve the right to abandon a game upon the discovery of an illegal player Should a coach be found guilty of fielding an illegal player, he/she will be asked to meet with the Flag Football Board to determine consequences for the remainder of the season. Players may NEVER play on more than one team in the same grade Players can play UP a grade level, but NEVER down
Players Must have a matching jersey with 6 to 8 number preferably on Front and Back, No CLEATS wear tennis shoes only. Referee or Board Member will determine before start of game if there are illegal shoes. Mouthpiece is REQUIRED--- NOT OPTIONAL! Soft helmets are allowed, but not any other pads. No 3 point stance except for center (side snap is also allowed) Center is always eligible in all grades QB is considered first person to touch ball from snap No fumbles allowed No passes behind the line of scrimmage, except PK and D1 Division Taunting NOT ALLOWED no spiking the ball, posturing, planned celebrations, or hard language.
Equipment Players must wear league issued flags no rolling up at the top No additional substances to make them slippery May not be stapled or glued to be harder to pull If both teams show up in the same color jersey the home team must put on pennies or alternate jersey offense provides game ball (please clean and inflate prior to start of game)
PK D4 Special Rules Runs allowed except 5 yd line in or 5 yds off midfield Hands behind the back shield blocks are allowed 7 man play with minimum of 6 to avoid forfeit no moving blocks downfield. Once ball is thrown, STOP running let receiver scrape by you! Blitz allowed when lined up at least 7 yards deep. If ball is handed off, any defendser may rush into the backfield Immediately. One off/def coach on field in offensive backfield. PK and D1 may have 2 coaches on the field to help align players to speed up the game play, but must have at least one coach on the sidelines if you only have two coaches, one must stay on the sideline with reserve players. Freeze as soon as ball is hiked (do NOT move on interceptions) NO coaching / talking/ hints on the field once ball is hiked ex: Go deep now! - block! - Reverse Reverse! - Tommy is open! Coaches In the Box CAN keep talking during plsay, but not coaches on the field.
D5-D6 Amended Rules RUNNING IS ALLOWED NEW RULE! 5 yard pass only zones at 1st Down and 5 yard line. QB MUST hand-off no QB Runs. The ball must be handed off. No moving blocks downfield. Stand still like a basketball pick. Once ball is thrown, STOP running let receiver scrape by you! Defense may BLITZ from 7 yards off the line of scrimmage. If there is no pass rush / blitz the Ref will just count 5 Texas count. At the end of 5 count, if the ball is not thrown it is treated as an incomplete pass. One offensive coach on field in offensive backfield no defensive coaches on field. Freeze as soon as ball is hiked (Coaches - do NOT move on interceptions) NO coaching / talking/ hints on the field once ball is hiked ex: Go deep now! - Reverse Reverse! - Tommy is open! Coaches In the Box CAN keep talking but not coaches on the field. 6 (six) man play / minimum of 5 to avoid forfeit Mercy Rule update: If your team is winning by 20 or more at any time in the game, you may not run the ball NOR Blitz when on defense.
Know the Rules! PSAPLANO.ORG
PSA Uniform Shop Contact the Shop, located in PSA1 HQ 972-208-3860 uniforms@psaplano.org Or Tara Townsend, Mgr. ttownsend@psaplano.org
