MYF 1st Down Moms

At MYF, we believe one of the key reasons for our continued success is our commitment to facing the challenges that come with a growing awareness of the physical nature of football. One of the most common concerns we hear from families—and throughout our community—centers around injuries and concussions. No parent wants to put their child at risk, and it’s understandable to question whether tackle football is a safe choice.

In response to these concerns, Muskego Youth Football introduced our 1st Down Moms event several years ago—a special, “Moms Only” evening designed to educate, inform, and empower. It’s a relaxed and supportive environment where moms can connect with other local women, ask questions, and hear directly from experts in both the medical and football communities.

Football has changed dramatically over the last decade. The hard-hitting highlights that once dominated NFL Films and SportsCenter are now outdated—especially at the youth level. Today’s game is focused on safety, proper technique, and education.

At MYF, we are committed to keeping our community informed, especially our moms. Through events like 1st Down Moms, we strive to show how youth football is safer than ever, and we encourage open conversation, honest questions, and shared experiences.

For those not familiar with this event, MYF 1st Down Moms is a complimentary "Moms Only" event featuring experts and speakers with a focus on certain elements of the game of football. Topics that have been discussed in the past include:

• Concussion awareness and symptoms
• Injury awareness and treatment
• Experiences of playing youth football
• The newest and safest tackling techniques
• What football means to your family and to your child
• How to best support your athlete

The details for the event this year are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Soiree Wine Bar, S76 W17745 W Janesville Rd Muskego

Among the Guest Speakers Expected at This Event:

• USA Football master trainer
• Athletic trainer
• MYF Board of Directors Q&A 

Event will begin at 6 PM with the Following Agenda:

 6:00 - 6:30 PM - Registration check in

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Complimentary wine tasting

7:00 - 7:30 PM - Welcome address and Guest Speakers

7:30 - 7:45 PM - Q&A Session

7:45 - 8:00 PM - Closing Remarks

Have questions about MYF 1st Down Moms, Muskego Youth Football's Mom only youth football clinic? Contact Muskego Youth Football

Purpose:

To educate our players, coaches and parents on the signs and symptoms of concussions. By providing education as required by Wisconsin Act 172 Assembly Bill 259 we will provide a safer environment for our youth players to play and perform. Procedure:

1) At the beginning of a season, players, their parents and their coaches will receive from the Board of Directors information and education, in the form of a fact sheet, about the nature and risk of concussion and head injury in youth athletic activities and on the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Each of these individuals will be required to sign and return a form showing proof that they have received this education. No player will be allowed to perform until the signature form is returned. There will be no exceptions to this as it is now law.

2) During the season if a coach or official involved in the activity determines a child is showing signs or symptoms or behavior consistent with a concussion or head injury the child will be removed immediately from play/the activity immediately; “when in doubt, sit them out.”

3) If a child is removed from an activity due to exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with a concussion or head injury, parents will be informed. Coach will again provide parent with a fact sheet on concussions/head injuries and notified that child will not be able to return to play until that child is evaluated and cleared by a health care provider and receives written clearance to participate in the activity from the health care provider.

4) Upon clearance this child will be allowed to participate up to what he/she is cleared for by his/her physician. By law we are allowed to allow your child to return to play with a simple signature by a physician, but given the seriousness of a concussion, it is highly recommended that after a child is diagnosed with a concussion by his/her physician and is cleared to return to play that this child participate in a “Gradual Return to Play” protocol. This gradual return to play process would need to be conducted and directed by a physician that is familiar with concussion management. If your child’s physician is not familiar with the return to play protocol please contact an Executive Board member and we can provide you with further information. By participating in the gradual return to play protocol the child is preventing further injury to his/her brain.

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