New Player Guide
Published by Amanda Berry
Jan 26, 2024
New Player Guide
Below is a complete list of what families can expect to buy for a new football player for GYFC. Players are expected to show up to practices and games ready to play and with all needed equipment. The links provided are examples of the type of equipment but feel free to shop around for the best price. Play it again sports is a good option for sports equipment.
- Practice pants (Recommend 2 pair):
- Practice jersey (Recommend Qty 2):
- Large water bottle (Can purchase a Gallon water jug from Kroger and reuse, reuse):
- Mouth Piece: (have multiple they will chew them up and are required to wear at all times) Either style below is fine. They should be tethered and not clear. https://www.amazon.com/Under-Armour-Breathable-Comfortable-Protection/dp/B07SGH39KN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3N385PKN2KFZV&keywords=mouth%2Bguard%2Bfootball&qid=1704460808&sprefix=mouth%2B%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&psc=1
Or
- Cleats (No Metal - Recommend a cheap pair only for practice and a pair for game days, practices can be very muddy)
- Girdle ( worn on game day under the game day pants - NOT Required for 11/12u)
Multiple Options
- 7 pad girdle means you will not need to buy knee pads https://www.amazon.com/CHAMPRO-Youth-Bull-Football-Girdle/dp/B01FKMJ4W2/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2SIOQ12SH0GJJ&keywords=football+girdle+youth&qid=1704461092&sprefix=football+gir%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-7
- 5 pad girdle and you will also need knee pads https://www.amazon.com/CHAMPRO-Integrated-Girdle-Built-Thigh/dp/B00PJAWCOS/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2SIOQ12SH0GJJ&keywords=football%2Bgirdle%2Byouth&qid=1704461092&sprefix=football%2Bgir%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-8&th=1
- knee pads REQUIRED if the girdle does not have them