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Avon Football Club (Tackle) - Fall

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The AYS Football Committee, USA Football, and AYS are committed to providing a positive youth football experience for every athlete and family.

Through our long-standing partnership with USA Football since 2011, we provide league-wide support for players, parents, and coaches. USA Football serves as the sport’s national governing body and the official youth football development partner of the NFL and its 32 teams.

All coaches are prepared to lead their teams in completing a 15-chapter coaching education course on usafootball.com, encompassing how to best teach football fundamentals, communicating with players and player health and safety, including concussion education and management.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING PROGRAM (Register now through June 28, 2026)
Avon Football Club is excited to introduce a new Pre-Season Training Program, led by Avon Football Club's Performance Trainer Tristan Gardner, for the 2026 season.

This is a great opportunity for 3rd–6th grade athletes to get ahead of the season by building skills, speed, and confidence in a high-energy training environment.

Cost: $85 per athlete
Includes an Avon Football Club T-Shirt

**All registered athletes will receive a $35 discount code toward 2026 Avon Football Club (Tackle) registration, applied at checkout.**


Scroll below for full program details.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

AGE DIVISIONS
Tackle Football - Jr. Tackle (1st & 2nd Grade)
Tackle Football - Minors (3rd & 4th Grade)
Tackle Football - Majors (5th & 6th Grade)

Athletes between 3rd thru 6th grade are also eligible to register and try-out for our Jr. Orioles Football team.

Check out Jr. Orioles Football by clicking here!

FALL 2026 AVON FOOTBALL CLUB (TACKLE) SEASON
Practices will begin in late July with games starting in early August. The season will run through early October.

Practices will tentatively be held at Cedar Elementary, and games will be held at Avon Middle School North & South.

COST
Early Bird Pricing - Register April 27 - May 31, 2026
All divisions: $190

Register thru June 28, 2026
All divisions: $230

*Early Bird Discount will auto apply at check-out during the dates listed above for Tackle Football.

**For Tackle Football, the athlete will be provided a helmet and shoulder pads. These are to be returned following the last game of the season.

EQUIPMENT FITTINGS
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location: TBA


Parents can also contact the Tackle Football Commissioner at [email protected] to schedule daytime fittings anytime 8am-4pm, Monday - Friday. These must be scheduled in advance.

EVALUATIONS
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | TIME TBA
Location: TBA

**Athletes registered to 2026 Avon Football Club (Tackle) will be eligible to try-out for Jr. Orioles Football during evaluations. Please register for Jr. Orioles Football separately if interested. Try-outs are FREE**

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR TACKLE FOOTBALL
Cleats (no metal spikes)
Black or White Football pants (Pants color will be determined once teams have been rostered and is dependent on jersey color)
Mouthguard
Helmet (included in registration fee)
Shoulder Pads (included in registration fee)

team/parent/player communication

AYS Coaches will utilize Game Changer to communicate with players/families.  Please download the Game Changer app. on your smartphone. Once your player is rostered to a team, you will see your player's team info.  Click HERE for help with the Game Changer app.

COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Meet our Avon Football Club Leadership!

AVON FOOTBALL CLUB COMMISSIONER

DuShawnta' Hill
[email protected]
Click here to learn more about DuShawnta'.

TACKLE FOOTBALL COMMITTEE:
COMMISSIONER & COACH
DuShawnta' Hill
Click here to learn more about DuShawnta'.

PERFORMANCE TRAINER & COACH
Tristin Gardner
Click here to learn more about Tristin.

LEAGUE COORDINATOR & COACH
Ben Ebach
Click here to learn more about Ben.

LEAGUE CONSULTANT & COACH
Dave Majean
Click here to learn more about Dave.


VOLUNTEERS
Avon Football Club is built on the strength of our volunteers. Your involvement makes it possible for our athletes to learn, grow, and compete.

*Please note: A background check is required for all volunteers.

LEAGUE COORDINATORS
League Coordinators help organize their grade level and support communication between coaches and families. No experience needed, just a willingness to help and stay organized.

You can sign up during registration or anytime through your profile.

HEAD COACHES
Head Coaches lead the team, run practices, and guide players throughout the season. Some experience is helpful but not required. We will support you along the way. Head Coaches will attend a pre-season meeting. More details coming soon.

You can sign up during registration or anytime through your profile.

ASSISTANT COACHES
Assistant Coaches support the Head Coach during practices and games while helping players learn and grow. No experience needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to help.

You can sign up during registration or anytime through your profile.

Have questions about our volunteer roles? Email us at [email protected]

LOCATION MAP

RULES

2026 COMING SOON!

TACKLE FOOTBALL COACHING RESOURCES

Coaching Handbook

Coming Soon!

NEW! Avon Football Club - Pre-Season Training

Avon Youth Sports is excited to introduce a brand-new offering for Fall 2026, presented by the Avon Football Club.

Avon Football Club – Pre-Season Training
Skills • Speed • Development (RISE Standard)
“This is not a recreational camp — this is preparation.”

This 4-week high-intensity training program is designed to develop complete athletes through structured skill work, speed training, and competitive drills.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Open to athletes of any sport, this program focuses on building strength, coordination, confidence, and game-ready performance.

Training takes place 2x per week (Tuesday & Thursday) from July 7 – July 30. Sessions include skill development, speed and agility work, and competitive training.
Athletes are expected to show up focused, work hard, and compete each session.

Cost: $85 per athlete
Includes an Avon Football Club t-shirt!

**All registered athletes will receive a $35 discount code toward 2026 Avon Football Club (Tackle) registration, applied at checkout.**


4-WEEK TRAINING PROGRESSION
Week 1: Fundamentals & movement mechanics
Week 2: Skill development & agility
Week 3: Game-speed application
Week 4: Competition & performance

TRAINING FOCUS
Skills • Speed • Agility • Competition • Confidence

THE RISE STANDARD
R – Respect
I – Intensity & Integrity
S – Skill
E – Effort

EXPECTATIONS
Show up ready to work
Bring energy and focus
Compete every rep
Support teammates

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

Registration Listing

Pre-season Training Presented by Avon Football Club

PRE-SEASON TRAINING Presented by Avon Football Club


Program Overview

Avon Football Club is excited to introduce a new offering for AYS families. Pre-Season Training presented by the AYS Avon Football Club is a 4-week high-energy program designed to help athletes build strength, speed, skills, and overall athletic development before the season begins.

Open to athletes of any sport, this program focuses on improving movement, coordination, and confidence in a structured, competitive environment. Athletes train twice per week in sessions built around skill development, speed and agility work, and competitive drills. Athletes are expected to show up prepared, work hard, and compete each session.

This program is led by Performance Trainer Tristin Gardner, a member of the Avon Football Club leadership committee, and follows the RISE Standard: Respect • Intensity & Integrity • Skill • Effort.

Learn more about the program here!

3rd Grade - 6th Grade

Registration closes on 06/28/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/07/2026 to 07/30/2026
$85.00

2026 Avon Football Club (Tackle)

The AYS Football Committee, USA Football, and the Avon Youth Sports organization are committed to ensuring a positive youth football experience. We provide league-wide benefits for AYS tackle football players, parents, and coaches through USA Football’s Heads Up Program. Indianapolis-based USA Football and AYS have been partners since 2011. USA Football is the sport’s national governing body and is the official youth football development partner of the NFL and its 32 teams.

For more info, please visit the Tackle Football web page by clicking HERE.

Junior Tackle (1st/2nd Grade Div. for 2026-27)

Registration closes on 06/28/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/27/2026 to 10/04/2026
$230.00

Minors (3rd/4th Grade Div. for 2025-26)

Registration closes on 06/28/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/26/2026 to 10/04/2026
$230.00

Majors (5th/6th Grade Div. for 2025-26)

Registration closes on 06/28/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/28/2026 to 10/05/2026
$230.00

Contact

AVON YOUTH SPORTS
866 S County Rd 625 E 
Avon, Indiana 46123

Phone: 317-839-5480
Email: [email protected]

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