Home | Schedules | League Info | Registration | Sponsors | News | Administration | Contact Us     The Role of Sport's in a Child's Life Sports provide a unique opportunity for children to acquire physical, social and personal benefits that can help them throughout their lives. The "life lessons" portion of Sport starts with getting on the same page with our kids. Determining goals for our kids in sports is an important subject to start with when our kids begin a new season. Why do your children want to play youth sports? Why do they want to participate? Once you consider those answers and recognize where you and your child agree and differ, you can establish common ground for conversations that will help you and your child get what you want from youth sports. To start, talk about possible goals that you might have for your child: Become a good athlete Learn to play the sport Win Gain self-confidence Learn to deal with defeat Physical fitness Learn "life lessons" Have fun Now, consider asking this same question of your kids about the goals they have for themselves during the season. You might be surprised to see what they are thinking. Getting "level set" through this conversation helps both of you get on the same page. And in the end, that helps both of you get the most out of the youth sports experience. Getting answers to your questions can: Help us as parents articulate and prioritize our goals Remind us of the educational and character-development opportunities in youth sports Help us talk with our kids -- as equals and in a spirit of partnership -- about their goals. Before enrolling your child in any respective season, always ask them if they want to play. Our Goals at GMFL are- 1. To provide a wholesome competitiveness within the scope of our rules and regulations that will protect the youth athlete and cheerleader. 2. To teach the fundamentals of football and coordinate cheerleader activities. 3. To provide a responsible football and cheerleader program that prepares the kids for the public school programs. 4. To influence good sportsmanship, teamwork, the highest moral and physical standards and the importance of scholarship by recognizing and rewarding academic achievement. GMFL graciously accepts donations. Donations can be in-kind, time and/or currency. American Youth Football is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization; any and all gifts to GMFL are deductible for U.S income tax purposes. Funds may be designated toward awards, scholarship programs, local grants, gifts, trust funds or general operation   Copyright © 2008 Greater Manassas Football League maintained by Bill Kenney Member Total: 8 There are 0 registered members and 3 guests viewing the site.