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Coaches Box
Information and Links for coaches:
- 2023 8-Player Football Schools
- Rate an Official
- View Rules Meeting
- Football Rules Meeting Review (posted 9-18-2023)
(This Rules Meeting presentation is for review only; the official deadline has passed. Users will not receive MHSAA Tournament credit for viewing this file.) - Rules Meetings and Coaches Requirements
- Rules Interps and Clarifications
- 8-Player Field, Rules
- Football Uniform Rules
- 5-Quarter Allowance
- NOCSAE: FB Helmet Standards Overview
- NAERA: Recondition Recommendation
- NOCSAE: Reconditioner Licensees
- Football Preseason Safety Blitz
- ImPact Concussion Management Website
- NFHS Statement on Helmet Accessories
- AED/CPR Awareness & Action
- CAP Schedule & Registration
- MHSAA Coaches Guidebook
- Football Coaches Association
- Inclement Weather Guidelines
- Games Wanted
2023 Dates to Remember
- Online Rules Meetings -- 7/24 - 9/14
- Practice Begins -- Aug. 7
- First Contest -- Aug. 24
- Maximum No. of Days/Contests -- 9C
- Ratings Due Date - Dec. 1
- Selection Sunday Show -- Oct. 22
- Bally's Sports Detroit
11-PLAYER TOURNAMENT
- Districts -- Oct. 27-Nov. 4
- Regionals -- Nov. 10-11
- Semifinals - Nov. 18
- Finals -- Nov. 25-26
8-PLAYER TOURNAMENT
- Districts --Oct. 27-Nov. 4
- Semifinals -- Nov. 11
- Finals -- Nov. 18
Participating Schools Resources
Additional Resources
- Playoff Point Formula
- Blocking Below the Waist Training Video
- Michigan Youth Football Position Statement
- Targeting & Defenseless Players Training Video - Courtesy Oregon School Activities Association
- Drones Prohibited from MHSAA Tournaments
- All-Time Football Playoff Qualifiers (see Football Record Book)
- Football Historical Articles
- Michigan High School Football Historical Site
- 8-Player Participating School Listing
Tournament Managers Resources
- Tournament Medical Incident Report Form
- Public Address Announcers Scripts (Posted 10/21/22)
- NFHS Statistical Form
- Tournament Financial Forms (Login Required)
- Program Cover (11-Player)
- Program Cover (8-Player)
- Program Content Download
40-Second Play Clock Resources
Football Committee Minutes
- 2023 Football Committee Minutes
- 2022 Football Committee Minutes
- 2021 Football Committee Minutes
- 2020 Football Committee Minutes
- 2019 Football Committee Minutes
- 2018 Football Committee Minutes
- 2017 Football Committee Minutes
- 2016 Football Committee Minutes
- 2015 Football Committee Minutes
- 2014 Football Committee Minutes
- 2013 Football Committee Minutes
- 2012 Football Committee Minutes
- 2011 Football Committee Minutes
- 2010 Football Committee Minutes
- 2009 Football Committee Minutes
Coach Resources
Visit the "I Am a Coach" page for additional required coaching resources and forms, such as Coaches Advancement Program registration, sportsmanship courses, and CPR training.
Athletic Director Resources
Visit the "I Am an Administrator" page for general resources for athletic directors and other administration officials.