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Tackle Mission

The Mission of the Barrington Youth Football Tackle program is to provide the opportunity for Barrington area boys and girls between the ages of seven and fourteen to learn the fundamentals of football and participate in an organized, competitive program with participants of similar age and size. The BYF TACKLE Program is open to children that reside in the Barrington School District (District 220 http://www.cusd220.org). 

Tackle teams travel to compete against other towns and football organizations that are members of the
 The Chicagoland Youth Football League (TCYFL).

Tackle Football Key Information

Equipment:
-  Several players did not receive equipment yet (helmets, helmet covers, shoulder pads)
-  Equipment is on its way; once received, BYF will reach out to parents to schedule time for pick-up

TCYFL Rules regarding pre-season training:
-  Six hours (3 practices) with no equipment (including helmets)
-  Four hours (2 practices) with helmets & shoulder pads
-  Full contact begins Aug 4 th (Players cannot begin full contact until they have completed the ten hours outlined above)

Pre-season
-  Early conditioning week - this is an optional week for players if they plan on missing the first week of the pre-season (sign-
up is below; BYF is asking for parent volunteers – optional)

    7/21-24 (M, T, W, Th) 6-8pm
    Beese lacrosse fields
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-  Pre-season weeks 1 & 2 – player conditioning, training, evaluation, SWAY testing; initial offense & defense installation
    7/28 – 7/31 (M, T, W, Th)
    8/4 – 8/77 (M, T, W, Th)
    6-8pm
   
    Beese lacrosse fields - Bantam, Feather, Middle
    Barrington High School Auxiliary Field – Light & Varsity

-  Pre-season weeks 3 & 4 – players will be assigned teams; continue training, installation of offense, defense & special teams
    8/11 – 8/14 (M, T, W, Th)
    8/18 – 8/21 (M, T, W, Th)
    6-8pm

    Beese lacrosse fields – Bantam, Feather, Middle
    Beese football fields – Light & Varsity
    8/23 – 8/24 scrimmage jamboree (location to be finalized)

Regular Season
Begins 8/25 - 9 weeks with 9 games
Practices will be reduced to three days a week (typically T, W, Th)
-  Bantam – Church
-  Feather – Langendorff
-  Middle – Beese lacrosse fields
-  Light & Varsity – BHS & occasionally Langendorff
-  Canlan will be reserved Th nights beginning 9/18

Playoffs – Teams must qualify for playoffs
Begin 10/27 for 3 weeks
End of season banquet - Mid-Nov
Equipment drop-off - Late Nov

Pls reach out with any questions at [email protected]
Go Broncos!

Prospective BYF Tackle Coaches –

The BYF Tackle program is excited to announce that it will provide tackle coaches with the following tools to maximize their respective team’s experience!
- Coaching Curriculum
- Coaching Clinics
- Vouchers for head (1 per team) & assistant coaches (max 3 per team)

Coaching curriculum:

  • Player training fundamentals
    • Speed, strength & agility
    • Blocking
    • Tackling
    • Practice plans
  • Position fundamentals (technique & drills)
    • Offense players – Line, QB, RB, WR, TE
    • Defense – Line, LB’s, Secondary
  • Base offensive scheme built on the Barrington High School’s very successful system (simplified to easily implement at the youth levels)
  • Base defensive scheme
  • Special teams fundamentals
  • TCYFL rules
  • Utilization of HUDL & WatchGameFilm digital platforms
  • Safety & equipment training
  • Player values (based on the Barrington high school values)


Coaching Clinics

Based on the recent BYF tackle coaches survey the following dates, times, and topics were selected for the 2025 BYF coaching clinic series. Coaches interested in applying to be a head coach or an assistant coach are strongly encouraged to attend these clinics.  Please take a moment to fill out the 3-question registration link below to sign up for the clinics.

Registration Link: Reservation Survey 

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025 (915-1045 am) - location Barrington Library Zimmerman room  - Defensive Fundamentals, Strategy, Round Table)
  • Sunday, March 30, 2025 (315-445 pm) - location Barrington Library Meeting room - Offensive Fundamentals, Strategy, Round Table)
  • Saturday, April 19, 2025 (315-445 pm) - location Barrington Library Zimmerman room - Mix Topics (Game Tips, Practice Tips, Hudl, Round Table)


Coaching Vouchers

The BYF Board has approved a tiered coaching voucher for the coaches of each tackle team. To be considered coaches must be approved through the TCYFL process and finish the season in good standing as determined by the BYF board. Only a certain number of coaches per team will have the ability to obtain this voucher (1 head coach, 3 assistant coaches per team). The board has determined that head coaches will receive a $200 voucher and assistant coaches a $100 voucher good towards the BYF 2025 offseason development program.

Please reach out with any questions – looking forward to a fantastic season!

Go Broncos!


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