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STL GAMEDAY S2: "OUT THE MUD" SEASON FINALIE

STL GAMEDAY

Congratulations to Valentino Creations and the St. Louis Seahawks for an outstanding season, be sure to check out the season two finalie! Stay tuned for STL GAMEDAY S3 2018 , a new League, a new Cast, new Teams, and new Scenery. Next season you can catch us on Netflix, Amazon TV, Roku, Comcast and Youtube!

STL Premier Youth Football League | Staff Directory

Saint Louis Saints

Harlan M. Futrell

Harlan was born and raised in St.Louis Mo. Mr. Futrell received his high school diploma from Mehlville Sr High, and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in teaching K-12 and his Master Degree in General Education from Central Methodist University. Mr Futrell has been around football for over 22 years, playing for over 13years and coaching over 11 years. HM Futrell started his coaching career in Las Vegas NV in 2006. Mr Futrell's first year coaching he took a team that was 1-9 to the super bowl his 1st year with a record of 8-2, thus earning him Coach of the year in 2007. The next two seasons he went undefeated and then merged his team with NFL great Randall Cunningham in 2009. They went and won two more Superbowls before Mr. Futrell relocated back to St. Louis Mo in 2011; where he began coaching at Mehlville Sr High School. Mr Futrell coached varsity football there for 3 years. HM Futrell was the running back and defensive back coach and also offensive coordinator. In 2017 HM Futrell joined the Mid-West Seahawks coaching staff as the head coach of the 5-6 year old team. HM Futrell took his team to a 9-1 record his first year winning defensive team of the year. HM Futrell also trains athlete's(speed training,balance, agility and xplosion).

Harlan M. Futrell

Football experience:

Futrell started playing football his freshman year in high school where he played running back. His first year he set a freshman record with 27 touchdowns in just 8 games, he also was moved up to varsity his freshman year where they lost the state simi finals game. HM Futrell went on to start varsity the next three years where he set many records. In 1998 Futrell ran back a 99 yard kickoff return setting a state record, and in 1999 set records for scoring multiple touchdowns. Futrell ended his varsity rushing for all three years with 3,256 yards and 41tds. Winning state his Sr year by beating KC Rockhurst class 5A. HM Futrell was named all conference three years,all

state two years, all American one year, St. Louis All American one year, StL post player of the week 6 times and won many more awards and was also featured in many magazine's. HM Futrell was recruited by many D1 schools, to (Missouri,N.Dame,K-State,KC-JayHawks,Ill,Tulane ) to name a few.

HM Futrell played a semester at Northern Iowa community College, then transferred to Central Methodist University where he started at running back all four years, earning awards as 2nd team all conference, 1st team all  conference. Futrell was invited to many NFL/CFL camps and the NFL combine in Indianapolis in 2006.

Futrell played Arena football team in LA for a team called the BlackHawks where he started at running back and inside Line backer before calling it quits.

Harlan M Futrell is married with 3 children.

STL Premier Youth Football League Rule

               STL Premier Youth Football League Rulebook

Unless otherwise noted, the following rule modifications apply to the 6u-14u league.

Game Time:

 Each game consists of four 15-minute quarters. The clock is running time with the following exceptions:

  After the extra point attempt (following a score) until the ensuing kickoff

  Team time-outs 

  Official time-outs (injury, conference, equipment repair, etc.)

  Stop time is observed during the final 2 minutes of each half.

 Teams will be allowed 35 seconds for an extra point attempt and 1 minute for a kickoff. If a delay of game penalty is called during the extra point attempt, a 5-yard penalty will be assessed and the clock will be stopped until the ensuing kickoff.

 Each team is allowed two (3) 1 minute time-outs per half. Only the coach on the field is authorized to call a time-out.

 The game officials will be responsible for the game clock and keeping the game scores.

 The offensive team will be allowed 35 seconds to begin play after the official has spotted the ball. 

There will be a 2 minute rest period after the 1st and 3rd quarters and a 7 minute rest period at Half Time.

Challenge Flag:
St. Louis Premier Youth football league 2018-2019 will be presenting "Challenge Flag" to our league. Each game the head Official will have two red flags used for challenges. He will give the head coach of each team a challenge flag to use if the coach disagrees with a call, spotting of the ball etc. Each coach will have one challenge per game if the first challenge is successful for the coach then that coach is rewarded one extra challenge for the remainder of the game. If the coach is unsuccessful in the challenge he will not be given another challenge flag. (Same rules apply in overtime)

Overtime:

The team that wins the coin toss will have the choice of taking offense or defense first. The referee will determine which end of the field is used for the overtime round(s).

 An overtime round consists of 4 plays beginning at the 10-yard line for each team. Each team will attempt to score a touchdown. If a touchdown is scored the team will be allowed an extra point conversion attempt. 

Regular Season: There will be only one overtime round for regular season games. 

Playoffs: Playoff games will continue until a winner is determined. If a tie remains after the first overtime, the same order of possession as determined by the first overtime round will be used for each additional round(s). This continues until a winner is determined

Booth Review :
Available during all games if a challenge flag is thrown or the Head official would like to review  the previous play for verification, they can come to the review booth to watch a playback of the previous play. Officails have 45 sec-1 min to review footage before the final call on the field. During the review only the head ref and his assistant may be at the booth NO Coaches, Players or Spectators may be at the booth during review.

Extra points: 

The team may attempt either a 1 or 2 point conversion following a touchdown.

 1 point conversion attempt will be from the 3-yard line 

 2 point conversion attempt will be from the 8-yard line 

Ball size:

6u and 10u league will use a peewee size 

12u and 14u league will use a junior size

Weigh-ins:

A weigh-in will be conducted prior to the start of the first season game for each team. The weigh-in will be witnessed by the commissioners (or designated representatives) from each city’s league. Coaches will provide an official roster listing the entire team with each player’s jersey number. 

No player is allowed to participate in a league game without being on the official roster and weighing in. Players MUST weigh in with their football pants and cleats on. They do not have to weigh in with their shoulder pads, hand pads, or helmet. 

The official team rosters and weigh-in records will be maintained by the commissioners for the season. 

NOTE: Each city commissioner has the discretion to request any player of their city to weigh in. This request can be made at any time during the regular season, but coaches must approach their city commissioner to file an appeal. This rule is intended to discourage excessive and unhealthy weight loss prior to the season for the purpose of being able to carry the ball.

 All players will use the same scale provided. All weights are recorded in whole numbers. The weight is rounded down to the nearest pound. 

Examples: A player weighing 95.9 lbs. will be listed as 95 lbs.

                  A player weighing 96.0 lbs. will be listed as 96 lbs.  

Start of the game:

Please have one coach participate in the coin toss. The team that wins the coin toss will be given the opportunity to choose for the first half or defer the choice to the 2nd half. The team with the choice (the “First Half Choosing Team) will respond to the following question 1:

           1. Does your team want to kickoff, receive , or select an end of the field to defend? 

If the answer to question 1 is to select an end of the field to defend the opposite team will be asked if they wish to kickoff or receive.If the answer to question 1 is a decision to kickoff or receive, the opposite team will be asked which end of the field they want to defend. 

6U and 8U : league No kicks. The start of each half and following any score (including a safety) the ball is spotted on the offensive team’s own 30-yard line.

 11\12U and 13\14U: Kickoff is from the 45-yard line. If the 45-yard line is not properly striped, the ball shall be kicked from the 50- yard line. The receiving team must remain behind the yard line that is 10 yards from where the ball is kicked.

Start of the second half:
The team that was not the First Half Choosing Team will respond to the following question 1:
 1. Does your team want to kickoff, receive , or select an end of the field to defend?

 If the answer to question 1 is to select an end of the field to defend, the opposite team will be asked if they want to kickoff or receive. If the answer to question 1 is a decision to kickoff or receive, the opposite team will be asked which end of the field they want to defend.

 Home Team is responsible for the clock and the Away Team is responsible for the chains 

Safety kick:
6U-8U league-
 No Kicks.

 11/12Uand 13/14U
After a safety the ball is spotted on the 30-yard line and can be put into play by either a punt or a kick. The receiving team must remain behind the kicking team’s 40-yard line.

 Punt:
The offensive team must declare in advance their intention to punt. No fake punts are allowed.

6U - 8U
No kicks. The ball is moved forward 20 yards from the line of scrimmage or half the distance to the goal line whichever is the least distance.

 10-12U & 14U
 No rush. Both teams must position the lineman in their normal offensive and defensive alignment. The punter must be at least 5-yards behind the line of scrimmage. The ball must be hiked to the punter and all players (including receiving team) must remain set until the ball is kicked.


Offensive alignment:
Seven (7) players must be on the offensive line at all times. \
Defensive alignment from 5 yard line to 5 yard line
   1. A MAXIMUM of Five (5) defensive players is allowed on the line of scrimmage (sideline to sideline). Ex: 5-4, 4-4
   2. All other defensive players must be at least 3 yards from the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped. Any infraction will result in an encroachment penalty.
   3. A minimum of two (2) defensive players must be at least 8 yards from the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped. Any infraction will result in an encroachment penalty.

 Defensive alignment at or inside of the 5 yard (Goal-line Stance)
1. A MAXIMUM of Seven (7) defensive players is allowed on the line of scrimmage (sideline to sideline). Ex: 7-4.
 2. All other defensive players must be at least 3 yards from the line of scrimmage until the ball is snapped. Any infraction will result in an encroachment penalty.
 3. NO defensive players are required to be at least 8 yards from the line of scrimmage

Interior defensive players (players lined up across from and between the offensive tackles) must line up in a 3 or 4 point stance and defensive ends may be in a 2, 3 or 4 point stance. Once the quarterback has begun his cadence, all interior defensive players (as defined above) must remain set until the ball is snapped. All remaining defensive players may move laterally and backward, but not forward, until the ball is snapped. Any infraction will result in an encroachment penalty. (Exception 14U)

Playing time:
All players will have equal playing time.

An exception to this rule would be if a player were not meeting team guidelines for practice participation or at the coach’s discretion.

If play is stopped for an injury, the injured player must remain out of the game for two consecutive plays, unless the injured player’s team calls a time-out

Seating areas:
Players on the sidelines must remain in between the 20’s and 3 yards back from the sidelines.

If seating is available, all spectators must be in that area. If no seating is available, then spectators must remain 10 yards back from the player's area. If there is a violation, the game will be stopped until spectators return to proper areas.

Coach rules:
One coach from each team is allowed on the field except during kickoffs.

 Coaches on the field must be five yards behind the deepest player at the time the quarterback starts the count. Any coach on the field may not call out any instructions once the quarterback has started his cadence. Violations will be assessed as follows: The first violation will be a warning. The second violation will be a 5 yard penalty. The third and each subsequent violation will be a 15-yard penalty.

Coaches are responsible for the conduct of all players and spectators.

Coaches are responsible to advise the game officials in writing (each and every game) with health concerns of their team’s players, such as asthma, etc.

There will be zero tolerance for arguing with the officials about judgment calls. 

Postponement:
Prior to the Start of the Game: Postponement of games due to weather may be recommended by the league official or coaches at the game site. Missouri Youth Football Assosiation's commissioner reserves the right to postpone games for other reasons such as field conditions. A game is considered official following the first play (the kickoff) of the second half.

 Games in Progress: Once the game starts, postponement of games due to weather or other significant unforeseen circumstances will be determined by the game officials. A game is considered official following the first play (the kickoff) of the second half. The score at that time will be the official score. However, if necessary due to extenuating circumstances, the commissioners will convene with the officials to determine the outcome of the game

Penalties:
 Encroachment (as defined above under Defensive alignment) by any defensive player is a 5-yard penalty.

Mouth Guard infraction will have one warning per team, 5-yard penalty for each additional infraction.

Stiff arms are allowed if arm is fully extended but cannot be thrown, grabbing onto the facemask while stiff arming is not allowed as per the official’s discretion.

 Facemask penalties will be assessed either a 5-yard penalty for a minor infraction, or a 15-yard penalty for a personal foul, based on the official’s discretion.

 Officials have the right to assess a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct at their discretion. This is not limited to but may include:
 Players, coaches or spectators being outside of designated areas as defined above
  Negative verbal or non-verbal behavior from a player, coach, or spectator
  Delay of game due to a deliberate action by a player, coach or spectator

Suspensions:
Coaches and referees, as representatives of the STL Premier Youth Football League have the authority to eject anyone whose conduct is in direct conflict of good sportsmanship. This includes but is not limited to players, coaches and spectators.

If a player, coach or spectator is ejected from a game or asked to leave the fields, they will also be suspended for the next game. Anyone ejected or asked to leave the fields for a second offense, will be suspended for the remainder of the season including playoffs.

Smoking:
Smoking is not allowed near the playing fields during the season. League officials, coaches and referees are encouraged to promote a safe and healthy environment for our youth athletes.

Game Forfeit:
Teams must have 11 players to start a game within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time of the game otherwise the game will be considered a forfeit ( Unless STL-PYFL commissioner says otherwise)

Coach/RefereeName: ________________________________

City: ______________________________

Signature _____________________________

Date: ______________________________

STL-PYFA | Saint Louis Saints

Optimum Screening Solutions

OPTIMUM SCREENING SOLUTIONS

Specializing in youth sports, volunteer and 

non for profit organizations..

STL Premier Youth Football League is Happy to announce we will be working with Optimum Screening Solutions for 2018!

Optimum Screening Solutions will conduct background checks for all of STL-PYFLstaff, coaches, officials etc..

THE SCREENING PROCESS

Thorough and Robust The Optimum Screening Experience is designed to protect vulnerable populations such as youth sports, volunteer and non profit organizations. The Optimum system is not an automated process.  A minimum of 2-3 reviewers examine each  background screen.  This process ensures Optimum has left no stone unturned.The Optimum Screen Team will review all member results on behalf of the organization.  All screens will result in pass or fail status thus confidentially notifying the member and organization in cases where the member fails the "organization's criteria".  We take care of the process from start to finish!

STL Premier Youth Sports League | Partnership With GTA Sports STL

GTA Has partner with STL Premier Youth Football League  2018
Offering training to the youth football athletes and also the coaching staff

GTA Core Representatives for STL area :

Daron Williams, VP Chicago
Yahshua Valentino Yahwah

The Georgia Training Alliance has been created in response to  growing demand for safe and intelligent approach to world class sports conditioning and training.  We strive to prove the athlete’s quality of performance through education in the areas of:

• Meal and Supplementation Awareness
• Speed, Agility, Strength, and Power Training
• Core Stabilization, Balance, Vertical Aptitude, and Mental Strength

Each segment of our program is implemented under the direction of our professionally certified staff. The  Georgia Training Alliance is committed to being the best sports performance program in the country.

Some previous clients are:

Mistrial Raymond FS, part of the talented 2011 GTA class Mistrial was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and has played his entire career with the team.

Quinn Porter RB, part of the 2011 GTA Class played College football for Stillman College a 4 year NFL player took full advantage of his opportunities.

Dujuan ” Foxx” Harris out of Troy University part of the 2011 GTA Training Class is heading into his 6th NFL Season as the starting tailback for the San Francisco 49ers

Just to name a few

STL Preimer Football League On The Big Screen!

STL GAME DAY

Valentino Creations TV’s Latest Docuseries Highlights Youth Sports in Saint Louis

STL GameDay (Football), filmed by Valentino Creations, is a weekly docuseries providing an inside view into the lives of youth football coaches and their players (ranging from ages 5 –14) who play in Saint Louis, MO and surrounding areas. The show’s main focuses are to offer exposure to youth sports, assist in recognizing top young players in said regions and deliver a networking tool for coaches, other football staff and league officials.
The web-series explores the highs and lows of being a part of a football team. While it follows teams in various leagues, Season 2 focuses on the Midwest Seahawks, a once underdog team/organization that has earned its respect by ramping up the competition since last year. Its 11-12u team proudly took home the Super Bowl trophy last year (2016), setting the tone for the current season. Although competing against other teams in the league, the Seahawks coaches of each age group have started a friendly “family competition” within the organization. The team that wins will have scored the most points and/or given up the least amount of points in the season. We’re looking forward to seeing who the winner(s) will be!
While coaches dedicate their time and energy to teaching the fundamentals of the game, it is no secret that they also serve as mentors to these young men by preparing them with useful skills and knowledge to carry with them for life. The show captures the essence of these relationships in detail. By default, STL GameDay has been a source of entertainment as it displays the reality of events that take place on the field during practices and games and even off the field by offering a glimpse into the homes of coaches and players.
STL GameDay is relatively new, having aired its first episode in September 2016. During that time, the show was still in development and ideas were being implemented. Now, having a solid structure and continuously growing fan base, this docuseries has become a highly anticipated weekly treat for both players and viewers in Saint Louis and beyond. Upcoming plans for the show include (but are not limited to) branching off into other youth sports like basketball and soccer and even showcasing adult flag football and kickball.
We look forward to working with St. Louis Premier Youth Football League for the 2018-2019 spring and summer Football league. STL Game Day 2018-2019 will also be available on other streaming outlets such as Amazon, Comcast, Netflix, Roku, Hulu and many more sites such as the play station and any Smart TV. Stay tuned!!