Football

The purpose of the Mudsock Youth Football Program is:

• To develop and maintain a properly supervised football league for youth in grades K-6.
• To promote improved community relations by demonstrating an interest in the youth of our community.
• To encourage physical and mental growth through keen competition.
• To emphasize good citizenship and scholastic achievement.
• To nurture good sportsmanship and a sense of fair play.
  

2026 Executive Board

President Kris Kleinbub fhseyfb@gmail.com
Vice President Todd Reed todd.reed2011@yahoo.com 
Treasurer Ryan Tolle rtolle31@gmail.com
Secretary Brandon Adair oilerstitans73@yahoo.com
For general questions, please email fhseyfb@gmail.com. 

2026 Board of Directors

Travel Commissioner - Tim McCoy knightscoachmccoy@gmail.com 
Flag Commissioner - Robert Welch itsbutchie@gmail.com
3rd Grade Commissioner - Andrew Goodman goodmana92@gmail.com
4th Grade Commissioner - Wes Fisk wfisk@fiskexcavating.com
5th/6th Commissioner - Robert Welch itsbutchie@gmail.com

Mini Camp Planning - Jason Harper and Brandon Adair coachharpersports@gmail.com
Summer - Jordan Lawhead jordanlawhead@hotmail.com
Scheduling - Brandon Bain brandon.bain@accidentfund.com
Equipment - Curt Tappendorf curttappendorf@gmail.com
Referee Coordinator - Casey Earle mudsockFBofficials@gmail.com
Concessions - Curt Tappendorf curttappendorf@gmail.com
Fields - Joe Stafford, Kris Kleinbub, Jason Harper, Jordan Lawhead
Marketing - Stephanie Kleinbub

Hamilton Southeastern - Mike Kelly
Fishers High School - Curt Funk
Mudsock Youth Athletics - Scott Spillman scott@myathletics.com

2026 Girls Flag Football Committee

Sam Simpson – President in Waiting
Nathan Brewer – VP in Waiting and 2nd-4th Commissioner
Thomas Wagers – Treasurer

Board Members

The Mudsock Youth Football League is managed by a volunteer board of directors. The board meets the third Monday of each month at the Mudsock Youth Athletics Building at Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers, IN 46038 at 8:00 pm. 

Board Meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. 

 Corporate By Laws Document

Mudsock Fields



 Mudsock Fields is located at 12160 Packers Avenue, Fishers, Indiana, 46037. Get Directions. 

Hamilton Southeastern High School

Coach Kelly's Letter           

Dear Mudsock Youth Football Families,

Welcome all players, parents, and coaches to Mudsock Youth Football League! Our youth sports league has laid out a well organized thoughtful method for teaching and instructing participants in a safe, fun, and intentional manner. The MYF league has adopted suggestions set by USA Football to create a safer method of transitioning into full contact. Youth football is the life source to any successful football program. We are extremely fortunate to have a well organized and dedicated youth league. There are very few sports that create the experience that football offers participants. Participants will experience character lessons like perseverance, responsibility, discipline, toughness, and teamwork. Life will always create adversity we have to navigate. Football creates the opportunity to learn how to overcome. Parents- I would like to encourage you to focus on the positives that are being developed. Allow the coaches to coach, players to play, and officials to officiate.There is no better way to make changes than to be involved. Coaches- be positive and encouraging while demanding discipline, perseverance, and attention to detail. Players- learn to be coachable. Learn how to listen and apply the fundamentals that are being taught. These are exciting times. Make memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to the day you are on the field playing under Friday Night Lights!

Go Royals!!!!
P.R.I.D.E.
Coach Michael Kelly
Head Football Coach
Hamilton Southeastern High School

HSE Football Website
Twitter: @HSEFootball

Fishers High School

Coach Funk's Letter

Dear Mudsock Youth Football Families,

The Fishers football staff and myself hope you have the best experience possible playing the great game of football. We want to encourage you to play with good sportsmanship and remain safe by following proper football techniques. Strive to “Close The Gap” and become the best person, family member, student, teammate and athlete. Everyday give your best effort and have a great attitude and enjoy the journey. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions and we look forward to cheering you on during your football games and coaching you during our youth camps. You and your families are always encouraged to attend our football games on Friday nights!

Curt Funk
Fishers High School
Head Football Coach
cfunk@hse.k12.in.us
317-915-4290
GO TIGERS!
CLOSE THE GAP!

Follow us on Social Media:

Fishers Tigers Athletics
@FBallTiger
Fishers High School Football Website
Future Tigers Club
Fishers High School Football Camps

From the time I arrived at Fishers HS and began working with our youth football organization, I have been impressed with the level of organization, knowledge and understanding of administrators regarding youth football issues, and the commitment to monitoring and improving safety, coaching methods, and player fundamentals. Since 2006 when I arrived, I have seen a number of different people take part as board members and coaches. I have always been impressed with their commitment to making youth football a positive experience for the players and, as a HS head coach, their willingness to work with and listen to me.

Rick Wimmer Head Football Coach Fishers High School

I have learned a lot on the football field, and not just how to play football. All my coaches believed in me, even though I wasn't always the best athlete on the field and they encouraged me to be a leader on the team in other ways. I learned how to encourage my teammates, work hard and set a good example. I know my younger brother is going to learn the same things now that he is playing football too.

Levi R. Former Player

Fishers-HSE Youth Football is a top-notch program, one of the most organized and well run youth sports programs my kids have had the pleasure to participate in. My boys have played in the flag and then tackle programs for the past 7 years, and they have enjoyed their experience greatly. The amount of support and training that coaches receive is outstanding, on aspects of the game ranging from competition, to safety, to sportsmanship, and everything in between. We've made many close friends along the way, and my boys have developed memories that will last a lifetime. And most importantly, we've seen young men develop an understanding and love of the game that will serve them well as they pursue their football dreams on the field and beyond.

Dan L. Parent 

I have seen a lot of players come through the youth system and go on to do great things at the high school level.  Some player’s were great at the youth level because they had all the ability and desire at a young age, others had to grow and develop as they got older before they became great players.  The bottom line for me is to keep playing and understand that everyone develops at a different pace, it isn’t about where you start but how you finish that really counts! 

Scott May Football Coach Hamilton Southeastern High School (Retired)

I have 2 sons who both spent 4 years in the Fishers HSE Youth Football Program. The years spent playing football was a great experience that taught them valuable life lessons. Learning how to listen and be coached. Learning how to be a good teammate & being part of a team. Confidence within themselves. Joy of victory & heartbreak of loss. Thrill of competition. Fun of playing an organized sport. The Fishers HSE Youth Football provided positive memories that will stay with them for a long time.

Ted S. Parent

The youth football league meant a lot to me because it helped me learn the basics of football and how to make myself better as a football player. The league was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed playing in it. I think it helped me going into junior high and high school football because I had an advantage going in from the kids that have never played before.

Nick H. Former Player

Recreational Divisions

Goal: The purpose of the Mudsock Youth Football program is: 

1. To develop and maintain a properly supervised football league for youth living within the HSE School District in kindergarten to sixth grades.
2. To promote improved community relations by demonstrating an interest in the youth of our community.
3. To encourage physical and mental growth through keen competition.
4. To emphasize good citizenship and scholastic achievement.
5. To nurture good sportsmanship and a sense of fair play.

Find the 2026 Fall Football Information Packet here. 

Key Dates:
Training Camp (3rd - 6th grade) - Begins July 20th
K - 2nd boys flag and all girls flag division - Begins the week of August 3rd

Junior Tigers & Junior Royals Travel Program Overview (26-27)

Mudsock Youth Football is excited to announce the appointment of new head coaches for two travel programs for the 2026-2027 school year. Andrew Goodman will lead the Junior Royals, and Mike Peo will serve as Head Coach of the Junior Tigers.

These teams are open to athletes entering 5th and 6th grade and are designed for players seeking a competitive, development-focused football experience. Additionally, Tim McCoy will serve as the travel commissioner for the league. 

***Please note, NEW for this season, all athletes registered in the 5th/6th rec division will be encouraged to attend the evaluation/tryouts for the 2026-2027 Junior Royals and Junior Tigers. This will be a combined evaluation/tryout and will take place June 29th-July 1. Athletes must be registered for rec football to attend. Registration is open at myathletics.com.

All athletes registered for the 5th/6th rec division will receive additional information over this process via email. 

Athletes attending Fall Creek or Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate will be considered for the Junior Royals. Athletes attending Sand Creek or Riverside Intermediate will be considered for the Junior Tigers. Please note, the tryout criteria is based on the intermediate school you attend, regardless of which high school you are districted to attend. Thank you! 

2026 Junior Royals

2026 Junior Tigers

Being a Coach

On behalf of the Mudsock Youth Football Board, we want to thank you for your commitment to teaching the great sport of football to the youth of our community. To ensure that all participants (players, coaches, and parents) have a rewarding and exciting experience, this section will provide coaches with a lot of the tools they will need to build and execute a consistent approach to coaching youth football.  This includes but not limited to important, documents, upcoming dates, and coaching materials.  The coaching materials will guide you on how to properly teach football’s fundamentals in every phase of the game and how to run the best drills for every segment of your practice – position, group, and team.

Coaching Material

 2023 Flag Football Rules 

2023 3rd Rookie Tackle Rules 

2023 4th Modified Tackle Rules 

2023 5th/6th Tackle Rules  

2023 5th/6th Eligibility/Code of Conduct 

Practice Plan
Coaching Perspective
Coaching Tips
2020 USA Football Coach Certification

Return forms to fhseyfb@gmail.com or fax to 317-845-5687

Age Group Programs: We offer two age group classifications for flag and four group classifications for tackle that we divide into the following groups: K, 1st grade & 2nd grade for Flag, Rookie Tackle for 3rd grade, Modified Tackle for 4th grade, Tackle for 5th/6th grade, and a 5th/6th grade travel tackle program. 

Our leagues are primarily focused as developmental Recreation (Rec) Leagues in order to offer football to all participants. We accept players with all levels of skills from beginner to expert at any age level. Evaluations are performed at the beginning of each season to properly gauge a player’s ability and balance our teams for equal levels of skills. Player’s within the Rec Leagues should expect fair and balance playing time with the focus on good competition and skill development.


Eligibility: Any youth (qualifying by Mudsock Youth Athletics' guidelines) who is in Kindergarten through the sixth grades, at least five (5) years of age and not thirteen (13) years of age prior to June 1st of the current season is eligible to play in the Mudsock Youth Football League.

Severe Weather Policy

The decision as to weather the fields are playable rest with the City of Fishers Parks Department and Fishers - Hamilton Southeastern Youth Football. The decision to close fields will be made by 3:00 pm on weekdays and 8:00 am on weekends. 

No games or practices are to begin with Storm Warning in effect at the time of said game or practice. 

When thunder and/or lightning is detected within 10 miles all fields will be cleared for a 30 minute delay. The 30 minute delay will restart at each observed thunder or lightning strike. Players, Parents and Coaches must return to their vehicles during the delay. 

Mudsock Youth Football will then determine whether play or practice will resume or be suspended and will communicate via our league communication system, our league commissioners, our coaches and our league Twitter account. 

Click here to access Fishers Parks Maintenance Field Status App.

Be sure to follow: @FishersYouthFB and Fishers Park Maintenance @Fishersfields on Twitter for up to date field Status.

Registration Information

Registration:
Open registration runs May 1st – 31st at myathletics.com.

Evaluations:
All players must be evaluated before they are placed on a team. Players are evaluated by coaches who have been trained in the USA Football standards and evaluations will take place in July.

Time Commitment:
The league runs from late July with mini camps through October. Weekly time commitment varies slightly by grade. Teams may practice up to twice per week. Most games are on Saturday, but occasional weeknight games are possible.

Team Selection:
Every effort is made to balance teams. Players are required to be evaluated. Teams are balanced before coaches are selected to ensure optimal competition. 

Coach Selection:
Coaches are selected based on applications. All coaches are required to have a background check on file and are required to complete safety training and the USA Football certification annually.

Playing Time:
Except for the Junior Tigers/Royals program, all divisions strive for equal playing time.

Equipment Needed:
The following items are needed based on the division you participate in:

Flag - mouthguard, molded cleats, gym shorts
Tackle (3rd-6th) - white football pants w/ pads, practice jersey, mouthguard, molded cleats The league will provide footballs, helmets, shoulder pads, jerseys, and socks if applicable to your child’s division.
Grades K-4th uses a Peewee size football and 5th and 6th uses a junior size football. 

Important Documents

Code of Conduct

Summer Heat Precautions

Equipment Policy

Equipment Checkout Form
USA Football Parents Guide

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities for Mudsock Youth Football Include:
Corporate Partnership
Division Partnership