"To enlighten, educate, train, and certify 9th to 12th graders (male and female),
in the trade of becoming a youth flag football official."
The American Youth Flag Football Officials Association (AYFFOA) has pioneered an elite online program, to train the next generation of youth flag football officials. Our mission revolves around empowering young minds by equipping them with knowledge, skillsets, and opening doors to employment within the youth flag football officiating domain.
Our curriculum is meticulously designed to cover the gamut of officiating essentials, from game rules and mechanics to vital soft skills like communication and decision-making. The end-goal? To mold participants into exemplary officials, adept at game management and exuding confidence on the field.
Beyond learning, AYFFOA serves as a conduit to substantial youth employment prospects. After successfully navigating our program and earning a certification, participants are ushered into a vast network of youth flag football events nationwide, offering them hands-on experience and a stepping stone to carve their niche in the industry.
In essence, AYFFOA isn't just an officiating program; it's a holistic development platform, nurturing leadership, teamwork, and life skills that resonate beyond the football field.
AYFFOA's Online Youth Flag Football Officials Training represents the epitome of quality blended with convenience. Here's a deep dive into what our program offers:
Diverse Learning Modalities: Catering to various learning styles, our platform offers video lessons, interactive quizzes, and live webinars. Every participant, be it auditory, visual, or kinesthetic, finds an engaging learning environment tailored to their preference.
Global Accessibility: Our digital approach breaks down geographical barriers. No matter where you are, you can be a part of our inclusive learning community, engaging with the content at your convenience.
Structured Learning: The program is fully online, allowing students to navigate the curriculum at their own pace. Each session is thoughtfully designed to blend self-guided study with interactive segments led by a Master Mentor Official via live video conferencing. This flexible format ensures students can immerse themselves in the material without feeling rushed. At the conclusion of the program, participants undertake a comprehensive online final exam that covers the entirety of the course. For those seeking to improve their scores, which are linked to their officiating pay grade, there's an option to retake the exam.
Certification and Employment: Successful completion leads to certification, which not only stands as a testament to the participant's proficiency but also serves as a passport to employment opportunities. Certified individuals receive an AYFFOA ID, which is essential for accessing game fields and employment opportunities. This ID, valid for a year, embodies the hard work and commitment of the student.
Continuous Growth: Recognizing the dynamic nature of the sport, AYFFOA encourages officials to renew their certification annually. While returning officials can opt to retake the entire course, they also have the choice to just undertake the final exam for their recertification, ensuring they stay updated with the latest in flag football officiating.
Community Engagement: Beyond individual achievements, we celebrate milestones as a community. Our localized graduation ceremonies foster camaraderie and mutual celebration, creating lasting bonds among participants.
Sign up today and join the AYFFOA family to embark on a rewarding journey as a certified youth flag football official.
Seth Middlemas is the Official in Chief (OIC) and co-founder of AYFFOA. He started his officiating career as a little league baseball umpire in 2004 at the young age of 12. Upon entering High school Seth’s focus shifted to softball so during his sophomore year in 2009 he became a little league softball umpire. Shortly after graduation in 2011 Seth earned the title of registered umpire with the Amateur Softball Association to continue his work in youth sports and participated in multiple regional and state tournaments in the following years.
During the same year Seth joined ASA, he began officiating for the Friday Night Lights youth flag football league. In 2012 he joined the Temecula Valley Football Officials Association and started officiating tackle football for Pop Warner and American Youth Football leagues earning rookie of the year honors. Seth also officiated games for i9 and NFL play 60 flag football leagues during that time.
In 2017 he took his officiating career to the next level and became a high school football official by joining the Inland Football Officials Association. Seth continues to officiate high school tackle football and youth flag football currently.
Antoine Chambers is a San Diego native and graduated from La Jolla High School in 1992. After graduation, he attended Mesa Jr College and participated in track and football, and earned his AA degree in General Studies and created a two-way go for himself with a scholarship in football or track. Antoine further pursued a career in football by joining the Idaho Vandals in 1995. After a successful season, Antoine soon learned he had a learning disability, and to add to the chaos his senior year was put on a halt. Ultimately, he made the decision to join the San Diego Chargers practice team for a season in 1996-1997. By 1997-98, Antoine was on the Seattle Seahawks practice team. In 1999, he joined the U.S. Army and his Commander supported all of Antoine’s football goals by allowing him to play professional football, with Lafayette Roughnecks while being stationed in Ft. Polk, Louisiana. He then came home to San Diego, CA in 2004 from the U.S. Army and continued to play his football career with a team by the name of San Diego Thunder, where in 2005 the team won two league championships and Antoine was named League Defensive MVP for the 2005 season.
In 2007, he began to host football camps at the Boys and Girls Club in Temecula and Murrieta, CA. In that same year he met his wife and helped raise a beautiful daughter. In 2010 Antoine received an exclusive opportunity from Cornerstone Church in Wildomar, CA to host football camps, and become the league videographer. After two years, he joined forces with Friday Night Lights, a children’s flag football league, and was granted to be the league videographer and field director. Having the role of field director, he had to maintain the utopia between refs, coaches, players, and parents. Altogether, he was involved in FNL for a total of ten years. He then transitioned his work to Temecula Air It Out and I9 Sports, while maintaining and creating long-lasting friendships among all youth leagues in his area.
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Q: How does a New student sign up for the AYFFOA Program?
A: Go to www.AYFFOA.com
Q: How much does the Officials Training Program Cost?
A: The cost of the Program:
The investment in obtaining an AYFFOA Officials license is modest compared to the potential revenue and opportunities it unlocks for your success.
Other Cost: Find A Referee:
Q: What is the Youth Employment Page?
A: Welcome to the dynamic youth employment page, a thrilling opportunity hub! This exclusive platform is tailor-made for certified AYFFOA officials who have completed their courses, allowing them to showcase their personal profile pictures, professional profiles, and competitive pay ranks. This exciting resource empowers referee assignors, league commissioners, and league officials to easily connect with both fresh talent and seasoned youth officials—each one highly qualified, educated, and trained. Together, we can elevate and enhance our leagues, making the experience unforgettable for everyone involved!
Q: What are the membership opportunities for the youth employment page?
A: Get excited for an incredible new adventure! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming series of dynamic online Zoom classes, specially designed just for AYFFOA Members! Over the next 4 to 8 weeks, you'll immerse yourself in engaging Q&A sessions where we’ll explore inspiring lesson plans together in real-time. Seize this exceptional opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the lesson plan, the course content, or specific details. Join our exclusive online community, where you'll discover a vibrant atmosphere that is welcoming and energizing, encouraging collaboration and exploration among fellow learners. Keep your eyes peeled for the schedule—this is one journey you won’t want to miss! We can’t wait to see you there!
B. The AYFFOA Membership Online Support Group is a spirited online community tailored to AYFFOA officials. It aims to cultivate meaningful connections among individuals who share common goals and objectives in their roles. This exclusive support group is accessible only to participants of our online live courses, creating a focused environment for learning and collaboration.
Within this platform, members will find a wealth of resources designed to enhance their knowledge and skills. The group facilitates ongoing communication and interaction, allowing members to share experiences, seek advice, and encourage one another. By fostering a sense of belonging and support, the AYFFOA Membership Online Support Group empowers members to thrive in their professional journeys, reinforcing the foundational principles of teamwork and camaraderie among AYFFOA officials and their partners. The aim is to enhance qualified course support and promote a culture of accountability among participants.
Q: Where do I sign up for the youth employment page?
A: Go to www.AYFFOA.com
Q: What's rank and pay grade?
A: Students that score 90% and above will be ranked an R-4 and will be paid the highest rate for a Certified Licenses youth official.
Students that score 80% and above will be ranked an R-3 and will be paid the second-highest rate for a Certified Licenses youth official.
Students that score 70% and above will be ranked an R-2 and will be paid the third-highest rate for a Certified Licenses youth official.
Students who score 60% and below will be ranked an R-1. They will still be an AYFFOA Certified youth Official, but as interns who can still learn and contribute to our AYFFOA family.
Q: When do I receive my AYFFOA official certificate card?
A: After the final 🧑🎓 and in the mail.
Q: When does my official certification card expire?
A: After (1) one year. We must renew the certificate every year due to New League Rules and updates that happen every year.
Q: If I am an R-4 in one of the many leagues and I want to be an official of two leagues to better my employment opportunity, can I be certified in more than one league?
A: Yes, the more programs an official is certified in, the better the employment opportunities are.
Q: What if I want to take the program, but my parents can not afford it?
A: We have scholarships, payback plans, sponsorships, and grants for all qualifying students.
Q: Will the AYFFOA official's programs prepare the students for actual game time?
A: We have poured our hearts, dedication, and enthusiasm into creating this program. We hope that by the end of this journey, every student will emerge with the confidence and understanding needed to become a certified and successful sports official. We genuinely believe in your potential and are here to support you every step of the way.
Q: Will I get hired by the local leagues as an official for the program I paid for?
A: We understand that becoming a quality referee can be a life-changing opportunity, and we are here to support you every step of the way. You can take advantage of our exclusive youth employment page by participating in our programs and creating a profile using the Find a Referee link. At AYFFOA, we genuinely care about your future and have partnered with some of the most popular youth leagues to inspire and encourage students like you to engage with the AYFFOA programs. Bypassing the AYFFOA EXAM, you’ll significantly enhance your chances of being recruited for rewarding employment with these esteemed flag football youth leagues. We believe in your potential and are excited to see you thrive in this rewarding journey.
Q: When do the programs start?
A: Now.
Q: Where do I sign up?
A: Go to www.AYFFOA.com. Become a part of the AYFFOA Family! We invite you to share your contact information with us, and we’ll contact you about early signups. This is an exceptional opportunity for students seeking employment and a fulfilling career. We are committed to empowering you to reach your aspirations. Your journey is important to us, and we are excited to support you every step of the way. Thank you 😊 and enjoy our programs.
The AYFFOA is one of a series of Youth Employment Programs created for 9th-12th graders to learn an honorable trade and become young entrepreneurs. Becoming a youth flag football official is truly helping Youth Sports. AYFFOA has created a Program for young high school students that want to make money and help the community by being educated, trained, and enlighten on the role and responsibilities of youth flag football officials. AYFFOA’s Program will mentally and physically prepare anyone with the proper knowledge of the Real Roles, Goals, and Responsibilities of the youth flag football officials. It is so special for a young high school student to be able to learn a new skill (official)and that skill (official) helps students support young kids in these youth flag football leagues live out all their sports dreams. Officials are the Military and the Police to the sporting games. The officials on all levels must be highly educated and properly trained on the game assignments. That is what makes this AYFFOA Program amazing is that it gives our kids the education and confidence to conduct themselves as young professional officials plus it gives students the financial freedom to become entrepreneurs at an early age. Give your kids money and they will ask for more. Teach your kids how to make money for themselves and you have just given them the key to financially free themselves. AYFFOA is that key. Sign up now for Fall employment opportunities.
Class times and days will be announced soon. Join our mailing list and we will contact you when we will open the classroom up for early sign-ups. There will be an early sign up raffle and prizes for students who sign up and pay to lock in their opportunity to become AYFFOA certified.
Class times and days will be announced soon. Join our mailing list and we will contact you about open classes and early sign-ups. There will be an early signup raffle and prizes for students who sign up and pay to lock in their opportunity to become AYFFOA certified and have fun learning a trade that will last a lifetime.
The first location for the AYFFOA Program will be in the Temecula, Menifee, Murrieta, and Lake Elsinore areas.
Thank you for your interest in AYFFOA! Be sure to check back here for Sign-Up Dates and news about the organization. If you would like to be notified about sign-up dates and news, please join our mailing list. We also offer free program sponsorships to people on our mailing list —sign up now, as they are available on a first-come, first-served basis!
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