New Braunfels JR Cougars Youth Football and Cheer

"YOU'RE NOT PLAYING FOOTBALL UNLESS YOU'RE PLAYING TYFA FOOTBALL" 

    TYFA 2023 D2 JUNIOR DIVISION STATE CHAMPIONS 

TYFA 2024 D2 FLAG DIVISION STATE RUNNER UP 

Est. 2014

 "Hello and welcome to the Home of the New Braunfels JR Cougars".r

VOLUNTEERS and PARENTS, please read our ENTIRE FRONT PAGE so you understand and agree to our terms for playing and/or volunteering in our Organization. We try to be as honest and transparent UPFRONT about everything within our program and answer most if not all your questions you may have so you are in the know!

WE DO OVER COMMUNICATE! The worst thing to hear is a parent saying they didn't know something. If you read this entire front page as we have asked, there should be little to no questions or I didn't know. 

HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE! We use emails and an APP called HEJA for communication purposes. We ask that you download the HEJA APP onto your phone, use the code attached, to log in and add your athlete(s) and your information. If you don't download the app then you will miss important information. 

In order for us to be organized and structured, we have to have rules and guidelines in place. Football and Cheerleading is a commitment. We ask that you follow our rules, guidelines and having your athlete(s) at our practices as much as possible. We want and need those individuals that want to learn how to play football and / or learn Cheerleading and are serious about it. 

There are exceptions to missing practices at the start such as, families are on vacation, Holidays, or athletes are with the other parent (Divorcees). These will be excused as it is not the athletes fault. All we ask is that in return you let your Coaches and Team Moms know if and when your athlete will miss.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me, Coach Will at jrcougarsfootball@yahoo.com

SAFETY is our #1 Priority!! 

Concussions - Concussions are something that we take very seriously and concussions can happen anywhere! For example, school, Soccer, Basketball, playgrounds, home etc. They don't just happen at football. That's why we issue our athletes a Speedflex Helmet and Guardian Caps for extra protection. 

If we suspect that your athlete has an concussion, they are done for the day and we ask that they get seen by a doctor!

If your athlete does have a concusion or some kind of injury, they cannot practice or play until a doctor has signed off releasing them. This doctor's note or copy must be given to the Team Moms for their records.  Until we receive this note, they CANNOT PARTICIPATE at practices or games! 

WHO WE ARE

We are an “education first” Football & Cheer program with a strong focus on fundamentals, technique, and approach. Our goal is to develop well-rounded young men and women who learn not only the fundamentals of football and Cheer, but also the importance of education and teamwork, in an atmosphere conductive to developing sound mind, body and character - and having "FUN" along the way.  We will practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.  

We believe that it's not all about the win. Let me say that again, "IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT THE WIN"! That doesn't mean that we won't practice, develop and learn basic fundamentals, technique, train and try to win. It just means that our focus should be on what kind of adults our athletes become later on in life! That is our win. It also shouldn't be the end of the world if we lose some games. In fact, we don't lose games, we LEARN FROM THEM! 

We are VERY ORGANIZED AND STRUCTURED! That DOES NOT mean that we are perfect. Every Organization has pluses and minues. You just have to choose whats best for you and your family.  

Our program stresses learning lessons of value far beyond the playing days, such as self-discipline, teamwork, concentration, friendship, leadership, and, good sportsmanship. Our focus will be teaching the basic fundamentals and preparing them for Middle School. 

We offer Flag Football (ages 4-5), Tackle Football (ages 6-13), as well as Cheer and Dance (ages 4-13).

Senior Team (ages 12-13) will only be in Spring each year. There WILL NOT be a Senior Team in Fall. 

The focus of our Football Program is designed to develop the fundamental football skills while learning teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship preparing our athletes for Middle School and High School and to HAVE FUN everytime we get together! Skills taught include passing, catching, offense and defensive schemes, and rules of the game.

The focus of our Cheer Program is designed as an instructional introduction to sideline cheer. We offer a safe and productive environment for your Cheerleader to learn the fundamentals of cheer as well as the importance of teamwork and to also prepare them for Middle School. Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic motions, chants, jumps, and make new friends all while developing discipline and leadership skills all while having team spirit.

There will also be the opportunity for your Cheerleader to compete in competition for a state championship title. THIS IS NOT MANDATORY but just something that TYFA offers for all cheerleaders. If you chose to do competition, your child could wear makeup and any color of lipstick (as allowed by TYFA), and will be up to the discreation  of the Cheer Director. If you "DO NOT" want to allow makeup and or lipstick to be worn by your Cheerleader, then please do not sign your athlete up for competition. The Cheer Director can also at anytime during the season change dates, times or cancel practices for sideline Cheer at her discretion. 

Our PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY and we do REQUIRE every athlete (Football and Cheer) to be at "ALL" our practices as much as possible unless excused and even excused practices will be loss of playing time!  Please see our Excused and Unexcused Policy (Item #22 below).

We cannot compete or Cheer if we are not fully prepared and or know what to do! If you want your athlete to play and or cheer, they must come to our practices. We understand that sometimes they are going to miss.

However, no matter if it's an Excused Absence or not, we ask that you contact the Team Mom and let them know that your athlete is going to miss. If you DO NOT CONTACT  the Team Mom then it will be considered an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE. 

If your athlete misses more than 2 practices, they MUST HAVE a doctors note.

If they have 3 Unexcused absences, they will be removed from the team.

Please rememeber, no matter is its an excused or unexcused absence, your athlete misses practice, they will lose playing time!

We provide a Speedflex Helmet, Guardian Cap for Safety and Shoulder Pads so YOU don't have to pay for them!

CONCLUSION 

 This is who we are. If you are going to be part of us, we look forward to it. If not, we wish you and your player(s) our very best. We realize we are not the best fit for everyone, but be aware we are not going to change anything. We do not try to pressure anyone to stay or leave. The nice thing about having multiple programs in the area is that there is a choice. There is nothing worse than having someone feel they are forced to participate in something they do not believe in, or support. We think our program is great, but it is up to each family to determine what the right fit is for them.

Regardless if you like our program or not, we ask that you always try and finish the season. You never know what your athlete may be getting out of our program. Whether it's the lifelong bond and friendships that comes with being part of a team or learning something new about football that they didn't know before.

If you or your athlete decide to quit before the end of the season or receive a dismissal from the team, you are required to turn in your athletes equipment immediately. Failure to do so will result in a $10 per day fee plus the cost of equipment ($650), as well as legal and collection costs. 

Please follow us on our Facebook Pages

www.facebook.com/jrcougarsfootball/

www.facebook.com/nofearallcheer 

The NB JR Cougars are a 501(c)3 non-profit/charitable organization ran solely by volunteers.   

This website can be updated at any time. 

"GO JR COUGARS!!"