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Faith. Teamwork. Football.
About SECYFL

SECYFL exists to teach kids more than football. Good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect, the kind of character that carries into who they become as adults. That's not a tagline, it's the mission our league was built on, and it's why faith comes before the scoreboard here.

We bring together member communities across Middle Tennessee, all playing under the same rulebook and the same standard for coaching. Every coach in SECYFL completes USA Football certification and annual concussion training before they're allowed near a practice, no exceptions, for any team, in any community.

Eleven member communities currently play under SECYFL: Clarksville Yellow Jackets, Cookeville Knights, Gramar Pirates, Hermitage Seahawks, Joelton Vikings, Murfreesboro Knights, Music City Lions, Music City Saints, Nashville Panthers, Nashville Titans, Royal Athletic Club.
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Meet Our Team
The People Behind SECYFL

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Ron Downing

President, Founder rondowning@secyfl.com
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Allen "Blue" Miller 
Vice President, Founder allenmiller@secyfl.com
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Jockquise Lewis
Treasurer, Founder
jlewis@secyfl.com
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Andre Claybrooks
Conference Commissioner
dreclaybrooks@secyfl.com
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Tim Page

Conference Commissioner
timpage@secyfl.com
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
 


What sports and activities are available at Southeastern Christian Youth Football League?
SECYFL runs four divisions: PeeWee, CCC, BBB, and AAA, based on age and weight. Cheer runs alongside every division. Check our Programs page for the full breakdown.
 

How do I get my child registered?
Registration happens through your local member community. Reach out to us and we'll point you to the right team near you.
 

Are SECYFL coaches certified?
Yes. Every coach completes USA Football certification and concussion and head injury awareness training every year before they're allowed to coach a practice. That's required across every member community, no exceptions.

When does the season run?
Season runs July through November, starting with our preseason Jamboree and closing with the SECYFL Championship.
 

Is SECYFL a Christian organization?
Yes. Faith is part of how we coach and how we expect teams to treat each other, alongside teaching the game itself.
 

Ready to Play?

Want your kid in SECYFL this season? Reach out and we'll point you to the right community team.
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