Rookie Tackle

About Rookie Tackle

Rookie Tackle is a modified game to introduce tackle football to youth players. Designed by USA Football, the Rookie Tackle model is part of the Youth Football Player Development Pathway, which serves as a bridge game from flag to traditional 11-player tackle football.

Unlike traditional 11-player tackle, all players will have the opportunity to learn and play multiple positions. A 7-on-7 format allows for higher coach-to-player ratio leading to advanced player skill development. Another noticeable difference is the smaller field (40 x 35 1/3) to fit the right age, right stage of the player.

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Current List of Rookie Tackle Leagues

Chagrin Valley Conference (CVC)

GREG MARMAROS

greg.marmaros@hawken.edu

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)

DOBIE MOSER

gdmoser@ccdocle.org

Cleveland Muny Youth Football League

JASON DUNN

info@cmfleague.org

Great Lakes Youth Football League

DUANE KOCZAN

djk7775@gmail.com

Lake Erie Youth Football League

MATT WILHELM

wilhelm_matt@yahoo.com

Little Southwest Conference Youth League

OLIVIA TAYLOR

otaylor@avonlake.org

Ohio Gridiron Youth Football League

GLENN HEFFNER

gwheff32@gmail.com

JR. LC8 Youth Football League

LARRY HINTON

larry.hinton@staples.com

Start Your Own Rookie Tackle League

There are multiple Rookie Tackle programs around Northeast Ohio, but it is our goal for you to join one or start your own league. Each program receives the following:

Game Tickets - Invitation to Cleveland Browns Preseason Game (PlayFootball Month)
Invitation to Cleveland Browns Training Camp as a special guest
Opportunity to play during halftime of a Browns Home Game
Opportunity to have your program and kids highlighted on our website and social media platforms

Contact Us to Sign-Up or Start Your Own League

For more information regarding Rookie Tackle, contact Browns Youth Football at 440-891-5069 or via email at youthfootball@clevelandbrowns.com.

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Coaches of the Year

CJ Scarcipino – Ohio Gridiron

Lovell White – Cleveland Muny

Rob Fern – Chagrin Valley Conference

Past Events

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Photos: Rookie Tackle Demo

Player of the Week

During the season, Rookie Tackle players from each conference were spotlighted as the Cleveland Browns Rookie Tackle Player of The Week. The league directors selected the player of the week from their conference. The individual was highlighted on our website and social media platform, for their outstanding work on the field, in the classroom, in the community, and overall being a great kid.