Why L.A.F.A.?
LAFA is a youth football league committed to providing a safe, structured, and development-focused environment for every athlete. We emphasize proper fundamentals, age-appropriate competition, and consistent standards to ensure fair play and athlete safety. Beyond the game, LAFA prioritizes character development, leadership, accountability, and teamwork, using football as a platform to build confident, disciplined young people. Our league fosters a culture of respect, transparency, and community collaboration among teams, coaches, and families. While competitive success is valued, LAFA’s primary mission is to develop athletes and young leaders in a positive, inclusive, and professionally managed football environment.
Our Approach
Develop, Grow, Compete - LAFA Your Football Evolution
- LAFA's approach is structured to ensure that every community kid that wishes to play football has the opportunity to develop, grow, and compete with various options of flag and/or tackle football.
- We offer developmental and competitive teams, along with off season camps to keep players and families engaged.
- Players are also evaluated to assist us in placing players to have the best possible outcomes for personal growth and development.
- We have great facilities where we offer all equipment except a helmet.
- We also offer cheerleading, so we can provide an awesome overall football experience.
LAFA Coach Certifications
- Coach Training Certification for Head Coaches, Coaching Youth Football
- The AYF Way 3rd Edition
- Independent Youth Football League background screenings and Child Abuse Checks
- USA Football Certifications
LAFA Coaches ALso Certified with Heads Up Football®
Heads Up Football® is a comprehensive program developed by USA Football to advance player safety in the game of football. LAFA has been an active member organization since 2016.
Board Members
Executive Board Members - for 2026:
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- GREGG LONG - Commissioner
- NICOLE BRICE - Co-Commissioner
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- JIM LINDSAY - Assistant Commissioner
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- BRAD FIDLER- Secretary
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- ROB SCHELLHAMMER - Treasurer
- MIRUNA STADLER - Co-Treasurer
Questions for the League?
General Board Members - for 2026:
- MIRUNA STADLER - Director of League Operations
- STEVE BYRNE - Assistant Director of League Operations
- MIKE PORTE - Assistant Director of League Operations
- JIMMY MELASECCA - Director of Football Operations
- CHRIS DELGAUDIO - Assistant Director of Football Operations
- JEANNIE GRESKOFF - Director of Cheer
- AMANDA HENDRY- Co-Director of Cheer
- NICOLE BRICE- Director of Communications, Marketing & Merchandise
- BRAD FIDLER- Assistant Director of Communications, Marketing & Merchandise
- BRIAN HUTCHINSON - Director of Player Safety
- STEVE BELL - Director of Football Equipment & Facilities
Be a Volunteer
Under current PA law, all volunteers representing LAFA must obtain the below clearances in order to work around children. This will be strictly enforced during the entire season. No exceptions will be made. If you do not have clearances, you will not be permitted to represent LAFA in any capacity. It is recommended that you apply for these clearances as soon as possible as it may take time to get your clearances back from the various agencies. Remember, beginning July 1, 2015, by Pennsylvania law you may not participate as a volunteer with LAFA in any capacity unless you have obtained these clearances and background checks listed above. Please reach out to us with any questions.
