RAISING STANDARDS
THE LEAGUE EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
Take the next step toward achieving greater success to your organization and continuing to improve youth football.
BECOME A RECOGNIZED LEAGUE
USA Football's League Excellence Program is a way for youth football organizations to earn recognition for their commitment to raising operational standards and providing a great environment for athletes and their families.
You can engage in the program and bring success to your organization by meeting or exceeding the requirements established in each level. Based on your achievement, you will unlock benefits of increased recognition and support from USA Football.
2023 PROGRAM DETAILS
You can find the latest on this year's program information below! The deadline for Tier Determination for 2023 is September 22!
PUT ATHLETES FIRST
Creating the best environment for young athletes to learn, thrive and mature into better players and people is critical to being a successful league. The program puts emphasis on this with requirements for operational standards like coach certification and game type offerings.
ESTABLISH CREDIBILITY
Parents are making the decisions when it comes to what sports their athletes play. Earning a USA Football designation shows parents both the quality of your organization and the commitment you've made to their family.
RAISE THE BAR
Serve as a model other leagues in your community, your state and even nationwide should strive to imitate. You can help raise the youth football landscape by showing your dedication for growing the sport and nurturing whole athletes.
I'm proud to report that Rage Football has been recognized as a USA Football Silver Level League! The amount of resources, recommendations, and overall information that USA Football provides has been a tremendous benefit to the success of Rage Football. Two years ago, youth football was on the verge of extinction in St. Bernard Parish. It's extremely rewarding to witness the sport being revived in this community.
2023 REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS
VIEW MORE WAYS TO GET TO GOLD AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
Find additional ways to increase your League Excellence Program Level through Inclusive Opportunities and USA Football Sponsored Game Types.
DO YOU RUN A PARENT LEAGUE?
Leagues with child organizations will unlock their benefit package when their subsidiary organizations independently satisfy the identified standards and requirements.
REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Organizations have until September 22 of the current year to satisfy the requirements outlined in the levels. Benefit packages will be available for 6 months after the organization's achievement date. Leagues will unlock their benefit package when their subsidiary organizations independently satisfy the identified standards and requirements.