The Naperville Saints and the Bill George Youth Football League operate with player safety as the utmost priority.  Football is a contact sport so there is potential for injury, as with any sport. The Naperville Saints and BGYFL promote safer play with the following and more:

1. Equipment requirements
2. Coaching: Naperville Saints coaches complete Youth Certification from USA Football annually. Coaches also focus on teaching players how to take the head out of the game. Heads up and away from impact and more.
3.  Player conditioning
4. League rules governing safer play (e.g. striper rules, no tinting on helmet visors)
5. Proper-fitting, certified equipment

Read the links below for information on safer play in football:

• Today.com: TBIs have remained high for girls, but have declined for boys.
• Give ‘em the Cold Shoulder: The Role of Shoulder Tackle in Youth Football
• Parent Perspectives: Is He Too Young for Tackle Football?
• 5 Facts to Help Parents Feel Safe About Children Playing Football
• Does CTE call for an end to youth tackle football?
• Visit USA Football for more information for parents on football safety.