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PHMFA 

COACHING

Pride in Practice!

Mason Murray
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Our Coaches have a rhythm and know how to keep it! From the Scouts to the Bantams, cohesive Practice Schedules & routines formulated at the start of every season assure our foundation is sturdy and stable. 

"On time and ready to Ride"
Coaches expect Players to be on the field and ready to begin practice at 6PM Sharp!

 A quick Lap and its time to get Started!
A grouping of Stretches combined with Muscle building Exercises to strengthen the body, followed by Sprints & Agility to assure our Players are far ahead the competition. 

Then its off to the Hill and Sled for more muscle & Stamina Training.

"THE HILL" A key piece to 4th quarter performance. Ran by all our players! A signature part of practices at Penn Hills.

"THE SLED "Nothing Puts your feet to the dirt like driving a 5 man Blocking Sled. Building the muscle and Technique of both the Offensive, and defensive line.

Once the Players are warmed up its time for some action!
Experience Youth Football at its core as Young Players become athletes! Football knowledge, Skills Training, continuous drills & Team Scrimmages, all to learn the proper techniques needed for Success! 

Each Practice is ended with a Pep talk from Coaches. 




 
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Jim Bradley
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Isacc Bradley
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GAME DAY!

Its Time to put all the Hard Work into Action!

No Time for "Do Overs". Each Game Counts and it is our goal to Win.  
Coaching Staffs are trained to prioritize the winning of Games with the overall success of each Individual. Each Team has a designated coach assuring all our Young athletes see the Game Field. Whether Junior Varsity or Varsity, Every Child Plays at the PHMFA!

Dress Ready!
Coaches expect Players to be properly dressed and ready for the game, so when you look for a PHMFA Coach, you can expect to see them on brand, Sorting a League badge with a face determined for victory!

Regardless of any outcome we remain one! Expectations of Parents & Coaches to behave in a respectable manor is important to molding of our Players. We win together, we loose together. 


After a Game we expect all parents to allow the Coaches to maintain their respected Day. If an issue of any kind which is not pernant arises, it is to be brought to the attention of the TEAM PARENT for further review and disclosure to the Coach & Board for rectification. 
 
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James Bradley
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PHMFA is the first documented Youth Football Team in the UNITED STATES

All PHMFA coaching Positions are Volunteer. All Head coach positions are decided yearly by the PHMFA Executive Board.
It is of utmost importance that our coaches as well as all members of the PHMFA carry themselves with respect for our program and the same toward all other spectators, officials, players and coaches of all the other Big East organizations.

NO MISCONDUCT which is within the Zero Tolerance Policy or Bylaws of the PHMFA as well as the Big East, WILL NOTBE TOLERATED ● Any member in violation of our Zero Tolerance policy or anyone who in the minds of the PHMFA is detrimental to our organization will be expelled from the PHMFA.

As a coach of the PHMFA you are held to a higher standard and with that comes a responsibility to handle issues in a professional manner ● The board understands the amount of work that is involved with coaching youth football and the unwanted conflict that can arise between parents and coaches. We ask that any issue between a parent and coach be brought to the attention of the Team parent for resolution ○ All members including coaches reserve the right to have the PHMFA Board present during any Resolution efforts put forth by the Team Parents.
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PHMFA Head Coaches:
What is considered when deciding on a head coach:

● Experience in the PHMFA
● Experience as a football head coach/ assistant coach
● Experience in youth sports/child care
● Availability
● Criminal Background/References 

 

Head coaches will retain their position for the length of the current year’s season. If a head coach is unable to fulfill his duty, the PHMFA asks that this be communicated directly to the Football Coordinator so a replacement can be found as soon as possible.

Head Coach Expectations

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  • Appoint The Teams Offensive & Defensive Coordinator​ as well as an Assistant Head Coach to fulfill any unforeseen absences. 
  • Create the Teams Practice Routine Cohesive with the Structure implemented by the Football Director.
  • Be at and on time to all your Teams Practices, Games & Events
  • Attend any called board meetings
  • Communicate pertinent information to the Team Parent
  • Keep team rosters on hand
  • Maintain coaches’ bag with supplies & player equipment at all practices and games
  • Be aware of any disclosed medical issues players have
  • Hold child’s inhalers
  • Dress in uniform. (PHMFA will do its best to provide as much assistance as possible to outfit the coaching staff with uniforms)
  • To be approachable/respectful
  • To be responsible for his staff
  • Willing to receive Suggestions & Criticism from Staff & Members.
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Assistant Coach Expectations

We welcome anyone who wishes to coach in the PHMFA regardless of their level of expertise.
What is expected from an assistant coach:
● Knowledge in sports or child care
● Availability
● Criminal background/references

● Dress in uniform
  • To be approachable/respectful
  • To be responsible for his staff
  • Willing to receive Suggestions & Criticism from Staff & Members.
  • Be productive. All assistant coaches are to report directly to their teams Head coach for direction and instructions pertaining to in season events, practices, games, etc.
  • Willing to Learn & Teach. We expect every coach to take on the role asked of them within the teams structure. 

Fines:

All leagues carry fines which are charged for infractions to their rules. Any coach who’s behavior results in a fine will be required to pay said fine and can and most likely result in a suspension by the league. (see bylaws for rules and fines) We understand the passion which goes into leading a team. Youth Football is a very competitive sport which requires a substantial amount of self control from its Coaches parents staff and spectators. The PHMFA Head coaches should carry themselves high above this expectation.
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Archie Donald
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Practice Field
Mason Murray Field Friendship Park
Verona, PA 15147

Office/Equipment Room
William McKinley Center
1110 Center Ave
Verona, PA 15147

Main Office
phmfa@gmail.com

Tel: 412-337-4557

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