The philosophy of the Eden Prairie Football Association is to create an organized football program for all children that reside full-time in or go to school in Eden Prairie during the Fall Football season. The primary purpose of the program is not to win football games, but rather to teach the fundamentals of football, sportsmanship, discipline, and the importance of team play to all of the participants. This is still a travel sport where we try instill the value of competition. Our hope is that as they move through the program they are progressing towards competing on higher level and being prepared for the rigors of high school football.
The primary objectives of our association are as follows:
We do not create heroes or failures among participants who are too young to handle either role.
Each participant will learn to play positions on offense and defense during the course of the season.
We will follow leagues rules for playing time, which gradually changes from 3rd to 8th grade.
Teams at each grade level will be formed with an equal distribution of talent. There will be no "All Star" or "Traveling" team.
Each grade level will have a weight limit for running backs so that the heaviest boys cannot carry the ball.
The teams will be formed each year with a draft of talent to create teams of equal talent.
Parents can play many roles in sport: current or former athlete, coach, fan, motivator, role model or critic. A few studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete’s involvement and achievement in sport more than coaches. Parents also are the first and most critical agents at socializing sports.
Eden Prairie Football Association participates in the Southwest Metro League (SWML). All governing rules are approved by the SWML board and representatives. For more information, please visit SWML at https://www.swmlfootball.org/
Parents and athletes need to manage their SportsEngine accounts to ensure they get the most out of their Eden Prairie Football Association experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently. SportsEngine has created a Team Management Guide for Parents and Athletes that will help our members with frequently asked questions about our website and mobile app.
Here is your quick start guide to creating an account and using the SportsEngine platform as an athlete or parent.
Keep connected to your team(s). Get schedules and team updates for every athlete in the house, plus a way to message other members on your team and a way to give coaches a heads up about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
In many instances, more than one parent or guardian needs to be in the loop with a child's sports life. Using the mobile app, you can add additional guardians to an account. Guardians can 1) View games and events 2) RSVP to games and events 3) Send and receive messages to coaches and team members 4) participate in team chat
Once you've created your account, add your mobile phone so you can receive text messages from your team manager or coach.
Now that you have your mobile phone on your account, make sure you enable text messaging and any other notifications.
Following a Team on the SportsEngine Mobile App
Are you a family friend, grandparent or fan that wants to follow a specific team on the SportsEngine platform? Here is a quick guide to follow teams on the mobile app.
Do you need a second parent, other family member or nanny to get messages about schedule changes or game times? Add a second email address to forward all communications.
Do you need to send a question to your team manager or another parent about a ride? Follow these instructions on how to send messages using the mobile app.
Coaches and team managers need to know if you are going to able to attend a game or practice. You can easily RSVP using the mobile application.
Team Management Guide for Parents & Athletes
Is your team using SportsEngine Team Management to manage RSVPs, schedules, and communication? This article will provide you with everything you need to know for a successful season!
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