American  Youth  Football,  Inc.,  established  in 1996,  is  a  support  services  organization, edicated  to  Giving  Back  to  communities  by encouraging  the  positive development  of  youth athletes through  their  association  with  adult leaders  in  the  sport  of  American  football  and cheer.  Guidelines  are  established  to  ensure  that players  play  in  an  atmosphere  of  learning  with a  competitive  balance  between  teams. For  the greater  good,  a  "Kids  First”  Philosophy  is expected  of  all  AYF  member  organizations.