1. Media Devices: 

• Coaches on the field must be hands free of any recording device but may wear GO PRO like devices. Any other device found by Referees will be penalized Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

• iPads or Tablets are allowed on the field (5u and 7u only) and sideline for educational purposes only.

2. Head Sets: 

• Coach-to-Player or Coach-to-Coach devices are allowed. 

• They can only be put on 7u or older players. 

• The coach may be in the Press Box or Stands talking to a coach on the sideline or on the field. 

• Only (2) players on offense and only (2) players on defense can wear a device to hear a coach speak. If it is determined there are more, the team will be penalized Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

• Once the ball is snapped, coaches need to stop talking to their players. If a Referee hears or it is determined some other way, the team will be penalized Unsportsmanlike Conduct.

• Spectator-to-Coach/Player is prohibited as a circumvention of being certified.

• If it can be determined this is happening, the team may receive a Forfeit for an illegal volunteer. 

• Additionally, if it is determined that the spectator is a person banned or indefinitely suspended by TYFA, the team may be charged with a Level III violation.

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