dyfl mission & vision
building leaders through teamwork
To build leaders by promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, character development, and community fellowship through cheer and football participation.
DYFL VISION
DYFL VISION
- Provide instruction on football fundamental skills with an emphasis on proper, safe instruction.
- Create opportunities for all participants to develop their knowledge of the game and improve their skill levels throughout the course of the season.
- Develop leaders of tomorrow by teaching lessons of dedication, compassion, honest effort, and fair play.
- Maintain and encourage a continual emphasis on academics during the season and throughout the entire school year.
- Build and maintain a sense of community within the organization and across the Dexter.
- Achieve high levels of parental involvement in all aspects of the organization
2025-2026 DYFL Board of Directors
It takes a village they say...and that is so very true! DYFL is very grateful to all of the people who help make this organization what it is. Through our dedicated Board of Directors who give so much of themselves to all of our hardworking parent volunteers and coaches, thank you, thank you, thank you!
If you are looking for ways to get involved, we are always looking for helping hands! Please emails us at [email protected] and will be happy to find a way for you to participate.
If you are looking for ways to get involved, we are always looking for helping hands! Please emails us at [email protected] and will be happy to find a way for you to participate.
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President: Susan Rogalski
Vice President: Karen Kuhl Director of Football Operations: Steve Mapes Treasurer: Jenny Biundo Secretary/Communications: Robin Witte |
Flag Football/Equipment: Chuck Hopkins
Safety Coordinator: Andy Rosko High School Liason: Rob Schwartz/Bill Ivan Member at Large: Aaron Shinn |
USA Football
Dexter Youth Football League is committed to following the instruction, certification and development of the USA Football organization.
USA Football is committed and focused on sound principles of long-term athlete development, teaching coaches the proper fundamentals, expanding knowledge and methods, providing resources to guide players with foundational techniques while being focused on safety and making teams better and safer.
By applying our learning, our coaches are striving to teach the game in a fun and engaging way, effectively developing players based on their needs and individual stages of growth and development.
To learn more about USA Football, their methodologies and development models, please click here to access their website.
USA Football is committed and focused on sound principles of long-term athlete development, teaching coaches the proper fundamentals, expanding knowledge and methods, providing resources to guide players with foundational techniques while being focused on safety and making teams better and safer.
By applying our learning, our coaches are striving to teach the game in a fun and engaging way, effectively developing players based on their needs and individual stages of growth and development.
To learn more about USA Football, their methodologies and development models, please click here to access their website.
frequently asked questions
Q: WHEN IS DYFL'S TACKLE FOOTBALL SEASON?
A: Tackle Football will start practicing the week of August 11 (subject to change) with games tentatively starting in September and concluding by the end of October. Practices are traditionally three days a week during the evenings beginning after 6 p.m.
A: Tackle Football will start practicing the week of August 11 (subject to change) with games tentatively starting in September and concluding by the end of October. Practices are traditionally three days a week during the evenings beginning after 6 p.m.
Q: WHAT AGE DOES MY CHILD NEED TO BE TO PARTICIPATE IN FOOTBALL?
A: Dexter children entering grades 3-6 may participate in DYFL Tackle Football. Flag Football is available to Dexter children in grades 1-6.
A: Dexter children entering grades 3-6 may participate in DYFL Tackle Football. Flag Football is available to Dexter children in grades 1-6.
Q: IS TACKLE FOOTBALL A TRAVEL LEAGUE?
A: Yes! DYFL will consist of home and away games.
A: Yes! DYFL will consist of home and away games.
Q: ARE THERE TRYOUTS FOR TACKLE AND FLAG ?
A: No, there are no tryouts. Only evaluations for tackle and flag football to ensure kids are placed appropriately.
Q: WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL MY CHILD NEED FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL?
A: A helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, jersey, and one (1) pair of pants with pads will be provided by DYFL.
Q: WHAT ARE PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES?
A: Parents are expected to bring their child to practices and games. Parents are not expected to stay during practice times, but can if they want. Parent help is needed in the concession stand, chain gang, announcer's booth, apparel table, and with the end of the year banquet.
Q: WHAT SAFETY PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE CHILDREN?
A: DYFL coaches and players are members of USA Football and participate in the Heads-Up Training and Certification Program. Coaches attend clinics throughout the Summer that teach proper blocking and tackling techniques. Equipment is inspected and evaluated each season to ensure the children have the proper gear in order to play safe and fun football.
Q: IF MY CHILD ATTENDS A SCHOOL DISTRICT OUTSIDE OF DEXTER, CAN THEY PLAY FOOTBALL WITH DYFL?
A: A child is eligible to play football for DYFL if they are a resident of Dexter or attend Dexter Community Schools.
A: No, there are no tryouts. Only evaluations for tackle and flag football to ensure kids are placed appropriately.
Q: WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL MY CHILD NEED FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL?
A: A helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, jersey, and one (1) pair of pants with pads will be provided by DYFL.
Q: WHAT ARE PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES?
A: Parents are expected to bring their child to practices and games. Parents are not expected to stay during practice times, but can if they want. Parent help is needed in the concession stand, chain gang, announcer's booth, apparel table, and with the end of the year banquet.
Q: WHAT SAFETY PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE FOR THE CHILDREN?
A: DYFL coaches and players are members of USA Football and participate in the Heads-Up Training and Certification Program. Coaches attend clinics throughout the Summer that teach proper blocking and tackling techniques. Equipment is inspected and evaluated each season to ensure the children have the proper gear in order to play safe and fun football.
Q: IF MY CHILD ATTENDS A SCHOOL DISTRICT OUTSIDE OF DEXTER, CAN THEY PLAY FOOTBALL WITH DYFL?
A: A child is eligible to play football for DYFL if they are a resident of Dexter or attend Dexter Community Schools.
