Cambridge Youth Football

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, grandmothers, aunties, and mother figures in our Cambridge Youth Football & Pink Sunday family! 💐🏈

Thank you for all the rides, support, encouragement, sideline cheers, and everything you do behind the scenes to help our athletes shine. Today we celebrate YOU! ❤️

Reminder: There are NO games or sessions today as we take time to celebrate Mother’s Day with family. Enjoy the day and we’ll see everyone back next week!

Hello Parents & Guardians,

We’re excited for another great Cambridge Youth Football Clinic this Saturday! Below is a quick, easy-to-follow overview of the day along with what your athlete will be learning.

📍 Clinic Details
Location: Russell Field
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Check-In: Begins at 12:30 PM

🗓️ Clinic Flow

12:30 – 1:00 PM
✔️ Check-In & Light Warm-Up

1:00 – 1:10 PM
✔️ Group Stretch & Introductions

1:10 – 2:30 PM
✔️ Skill Stations (Rotating Every 10 Minutes)

2:30 – 2:50 PM
✔️ Fun Games & Competitions

2:50 – 3:00 PM
✔️ Wrap-Up & Parent Updates

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🔁 Drill Rotation (10 Minutes Per Station)
Players will rotate through a mix of football fundamentals, movement training, and safe tackling technique.

🏈 Tackle Fundamentals (Non-Contact & Controlled)
- Breakdown & Balance – Learning how to come under control
- Angle Tracking – Taking the right path to the ball carrier
- Mirror Drill – Staying low and reacting to movement

NEW: Controlled Engagement & Safe Falling Drill
- One player starts on one knee, the other standing
- The kneeling player practices proper wrap technique at the legs
- The standing player is guided to safely sit back and roll onto their back
- Focus:
- Teaching safe, controlled tackling form
- Teaching athletes how to fall safely and reduce head contact

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— Agility & Movement Stations
- Cone Shuttle Runs (change of direction)
- Footwork Drills (quick feet & coordination)
- Relay Races (fun + teamwork)
- Balance & Stability Work

Clinic Focus
- Safety first approach to learning football
- Building confidence for all skill levels (ages 6–14)
- Keeping drills fun, active, and engaging

🎒 —t to Bring
- Cleats or sneakers
- Athletic clothing
- Water bottle

We’re looking forward to building on last week and continuing to create a fun, structured, and safe experience for all athletes.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you Saturday

🏈 Cambridge Youth Football Skills Clinics Are Here!

Join us for our first clinics of the season on Saturday, April 11th & 18th at Russell Field from 1:00–3:00 PM!

⏰ Arrive at 12:30 PM for registration

These clinics are perfect for athletes looking to build skills, learn the game, and have fun in a positive environment!

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents — we’ve got something for you too!
At 2:00 PM, connect with Dr. Kwame Dance and Executive Director Kenny Cooper to learn about:
✅ Player safety in youth football
✅ Upcoming tackle football program
✅ Flag football opportunities

💧 Bring water, wear athletic gear, and come ready to work!

Let’s kick off the season the right way — see you on the field! 💪🏾🏈

BostonYouthSports

🏈 Kick off the season with us!

Join us for our first 2 Football Skills Clinics of the year on:📅April 11th & April 18th⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍 Russell Field

Open to all skill levels—come learn, compete, and have fun!

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and secure your spot!

🏈🔥 BIG NEWS MASSACHUSETTS! 🔥🏈

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting an All Girls Flag Football League this spring at Russell Field (333 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA)!

🗓 Sundays starting May 3rd
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Cambridge, MA

🌟 OPEN TO ALL GIRLS IN MASSACHUSETTS 🌟

This is an amazing opportunity for young female athletes from across the state to get on the field with their peers, build confidence, develop their skills, and compete in a fun and supportive environment.

As girls flag football continues to grow and becomes a recognized high school varsity sport, we are proud to help establish a strong feeder system — preparing our athletes for the next level both on and off the field.

💻 Register today:
https://www.cmbflag.com/registration/all-girls-flag-football-league

Let’s build something special for girls football in Massachusetts! 💪🏽🏈

🏈 Cambridge Youth Football – Spring & Summer 2026 is HERE!

We’re excited to announce upcoming programs supporting both Tackle Football and Flag Football athletes this Spring and Summer!

🏈 Summer Tackle Football

📅 Practice starts July 1
📅 Games run mid-August through late October

We will be fielding tackle teams this summer!
⚠️ It is important that all interested players complete the interest form so we can properly plan and roster teams.

🔗 Interest Form: https://forms.gle/zejnohk25JBcnBuP7

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🏈 Spring Flag Football League

📍 Russell Field
🗓 April 19 – June 14
⏰ Sundays | 2PM–6PM (45-minute games)

🚫 No games May 10 (Mother’s Day) & May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend)

💥 Fall 2025 participants receive 50% OFF registration!
📩 Email [email protected] for your promo code
🔗 Register here: https://www.cmbflag.com/registration

Let’s build skills, discipline, and teamwork this season. See you on the field! 💪🏈

🚨🏈 Cambridge Youth Football Season Kickoff 🚨

We’re back this Sunday, September 14th for the start of our season! 🙌

✅ Practices every Wednesday & Thursday, 6–8PM – attendance is important so our teams are ready to start strong.
✅ Parents: Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate. We’ll also be taking headshots to include with league paperwork.
✅ Full season schedule is being sent by email – check your inbox!

Let’s get ready for an amazing season. 💪

🚨 Girls Flag Football is back! 🚨

📍 Practice this Wednesday 6–8 PM at Russell Field
🏈 We’ll be setting up teams: 17U, 15U, 12U
👧 We’re also looking to add a 10U team – spread the word and bring any girls ages 9–10 who want to play!

Let’s get ready for a great season! 💪🔥

🚨 Cambridge Youth Football Update 🚨

📍 Location: Russell Field – 333 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

✅ Practice Tonight: 6–8pm (please arrive early so we can start on time). High school may be on the main field, so we’ll begin on the practice field.

📄 Birth Certificates: Please bring a copy for age verification.
• Not required for Lil Ballerz & 6U (they won’t be traveling for Sunday games).

📧 Email Updates: If you haven’t been receiving emails, please check your spam/junk folders. We’ve been hosting preseason practices all month.

🗓 Weekly Schedule
• Wednesdays: 6–7 conditioning | 7–8 skills
• Thursdays: 6–6:45 light conditioning | 6:50–8 team practices (8U–14U)
• Lil Ballerz & 6U: Thursdays only, 6:45–8pm

🏈 Games Begin Sunday, Sept. 14th
Game schedules with times/locations will be out by Sept. 7th.

Let’s keep building for a great season ahead! 💪

🚨 No Practice Tonight 🚨
We want all our players ready for the first week of school, so we’ll take tonight off.

✅ Practices resume Wednesday, September 3rd
🏈 First Game: Sunday, September 14th

Let’s get ready for a great season! 💪

📣 Practice Update 📣

🏈 Practice is back tonight!
📍 Russell Field
🕕 6–8pm

⚠️ This is the LAST week of Tuesday practices!
👉 Starting next week:
• Wednesdays & Thursdays | 6–8pm
• Lil Ballerz & 6U | Thursdays, 6–8pm

✅ Make sure you’re registered so we’re ready for a GREAT season ahead!