Football: National Youth Passing League set to debut in May. Local sites being used

Are you ready for some fast paced, year round exciting football?

Mike Juels and Mike Sherrard sure hope you are. The co-founders of the National Youth Passing League are giddy with excitement over a brand new league that could change the way football and football players are developed in the United States. The N.Y.P.L. will begin its first season locally on May 21st and has already partnered with several local youth tackle football leagues to get things started.

They also expect an influx of athletes from first time football players to flag football players looking to take the next step towards tackle football.

However, in the N.Y.P.L. there will be no tackling. The league is a 7-on-7 passing league designed to develop the quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, cornerback, linebacker and safety. There are no linemen and no tackling. Players will wear proprietary soft-shell helmets.

Games will be played on weekends at various locations across California but locally at Oaks Christian in Westlake Village, Newbury Park High School, and Westlake High School.

"I really think this can revolutionize how football players develop
starting at a young age," Sherrard said, who is a former first round draft choice of the Dallas Cowboys and 12-year NFL veteran, who played collegiately at UCLA.

While basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, soccer and many other sports already have year-round leagues, games, camps and clinics, football is hoping to join the mix.

"The possibilities are endless," Sherrard said. "This league will have a dramatic impact on how football is coached and played at the youth level."

The N.Y.P.L. has partnered with several major sponsors, including a partnership with USA FOOTBALL who is the official youth development partner of the NFL and NFL Players Association.

The website www.playnypl.com is up and running with all information needed to join and registration is ongoing. League fees start at $250 with 10% being donated back to the youth program the athlete originates from. Registration includes helmet, home & away jerseys, mouthpiece, cinch bag backpack, membership into USA FOOTBALL and much more!!