The Ada youth football program has joined the new Developmental Football League, according to Adam West, Ada youth football head coach.

Here’s what West says about the program:

"Exciting news for the Ada Youth Football Program. We have joined the Developmental Football League. 

This league will start this fall. The focus of the league is to serve the kids/athletes from the inside out, build fundamentals, teach the game of football, and have fun.

This league will include grades K-6 and will see some significant changes to the way our program has traditionally done things.

Our number of players have steadily dropped year after year and we felt that this was the right time to make a move to this new league. 

We believe these changes will increase participation, promote the fundamentals of the game of football, get more players on the field, and ensure the safest possible environment for our young athletes.

• Grades K-2 will be playing flag football

• Grades 3 - 4 will play 8 on 8 padded flag football for 3 games and tackle bar for 3 games

• Grades 5 - 6 will play 8 on 8 tackle bar for 3 games and rookie tackle for 3 games.

This league currently includes Ada, Kenton, Riverdale, USV and Hardin Northern.

Tackle bar will probably be a new concept for most so here is a Youtube link that explains a little more about tackle bar - https://youtu.be/YSkqbuPZAgs

There will be more information sent out as we get closer to the season. If you have any questions please contact:
• Adam West 419-204-9210, or
•  Rodney  419-944-9557

We are confident that these changes will improve participation in youth football, teach the player fundamental football, promote the safest football possible, and promote a fun and positive environment for everyone involved. Please share this with anyone that you feel would be interested in participating.

–Ada youth football coaching staff and board members