Mid-State Football League  

Mid-State Football League

LEAGUE OVERVIEW

Mid-State Football League provides a structured youth football experience for athletes throughout Central Kansas through a network of community-based member organizations. MSFL is committed to safe, positive and development-focused competition and follows the USA Football Development Model, providing an age-appropriate progression from introductory football through Traditional Tackle.

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WHO WE SERVE
Athletes in Pre-K through 6th grade participating through MSFL member organizations.
GAME FORMATS
Flag Football, Rookie Tackle and Traditional Tackle.
SERVICE AREA
Member communities throughout Central Kansas.
DEVELOPMENT MODEL
A progressive, age-appropriate football pathway aligned with the USA Football Development Model.

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT MODEL

Mid-State Football League follows the USA Football Development Model, providing athletes with an age-appropriate pathway designed to build fundamental skills, confidence and football knowledge as they progress through the game. MSFL member organizations implement this developmental approach through Flag Football, Rookie Tackle and Traditional Tackle.

FLAG FOOTBALL
Introduces athletes to football fundamentals, movement, teamwork and game concepts in a non-contact environment while developing a strong foundation for future play.
ROOKIE TACKLE
Bridges the development gap between Flag and Traditional Tackle through a modified game format that introduces blocking, tackling and positional skills in a development-focused environment.
TRADITIONAL TACKLE
Continues athlete development through full-field tackle football with increased emphasis on position-specific skills, team concepts, competition and preparation for the next level of play.

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

Mid-State Football League provides the league structure that allows member organizations throughout Central Kansas to compete under consistent standards while continuing to manage their own local youth football programs.

MSFL PROVIDES
League competition structure, game rules, scheduling standards, divisions, postseason competition and other league-wide policies that support consistent competition among member organizations.
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS MANAGE
Athlete registration, team formation, coaching assignments, practices, equipment, uniforms, fees and other local program operations within their respective communities.

Families should visit the Clubs section to find their local MSFL member organization, registration information and program details.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I REGISTER MY ATHLETE?
Athlete registration is handled directly by each MSFL member organization. Visit the Clubs section to find your local program, registration information and organization contacts.
WHAT GRADES PARTICIPATE IN MSFL?
MSFL provides football opportunities for athletes in Pre-K through 6th grade through its member organizations. Game formats are structured to provide an age-appropriate progression as athletes learn and develop through the game.
WHAT FOOTBALL FORMATS DOES MSFL OFFER?
MSFL competition includes Flag Football, Rookie Tackle and Traditional Tackle as part of a progressive football development pathway aligned with the USA Football Development Model.
HOW DO I FIND MY LOCAL MSFL ORGANIZATION?
Visit the Clubs section to find MSFL member organizations, local program information and organization contacts.
WHO MANAGES PRACTICES, EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS AND REGISTRATION FEES?
Practices, coaching assignments, equipment, uniforms, registration fees and other local program operations are established and managed by each MSFL member organization.
WHO ESTABLISHES GAME RULES AND LEAGUE SCHEDULES?
Mid-State Football League establishes league competition rules, divisions, scheduling standards, postseason structure and other league-wide policies. Member organizations operate their teams within those league standards.

2026 FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

Athlete registration is managed by each MSFL member organization. Visit our Clubs page to find your local program, registration information and organization contacts.

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