The Independent Youth Football League (I.Y.F.L.) is the oldest 11 man tackle football program in Central Arkansas. The league is maintained by volunteer coaches, parents, cheerleader sponsors, and businesses throughout Little Rock, North Little Rock and Jacksonville. The Parkview Mustangs Youth Football & Cheerleading, Inc. is a part of this league.

The Mustang Organization allows young players and cheerleaders ages 5-12 to participate in a program which promotes self-esteem and self-worth, while building qualities that include sportsmanship, self-discipline, citizenship and the overall “team concept.” We have over 150 youth participating in our program annually and we now have 5-6 yr. olds playing flag football!!

We would like to think that by their involvement in our program, all children will strive to become good citizens and future leaders in our community. This program exists for the sole purpose of children. Our main goal is to build good, strong, upstanding youth, who are fit both physically and mentally. Through football and cheerleading, we give these young people a fun and wholesome alternative to drugs, alcohol, gang involvement, and crime.

We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and we feel blessed to have such an outstanding program promoting the youth of our communities. We know that this would not be possible without the many parents and volunteers who devote so much of their time to the children in this organization. We’re proud to say that we have consistently had an outstanding cheer squad and football team at all age levels throughout the years.

Registration for both football players and cheerleaders will be July 12th and July 19th, 2008.

These are not the only days that players or cheerleaders may sign up. Registration will take place at each practice until October 1st. That is the last day that any child can sign up for participation on any team in our league. If you have not completed the necessary paperwork for your child(ren), please see Beverly Griffin, Dena Woods or your child’s Team Mom as soon as possible.

We must have a registration form, the necessary paid registration fee ($50.00) and a copy of the birth certificate on file for every child participating in the program for eligibility purposes.

It is important that you get your child to all scheduled practices on time. Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 6:00pm before school starts in the fall (weather permitting). After school starts, we will scale back practices to Tuesdays & Thursdays only. Attendance is compulsory unless illness or an emergency occurs. If a player is not in the designated practice area on time each week, he will forfeit game time. If you know that you are going to be late or absent, it is imperative that you contact your child’s head coach or sponsor.

Also, be advised that if there is a weather cancellation on one of our regular scheduled practice days, a make-up practice may be scheduled for a Wednesday or Friday.

We believe that it is important for you to be informed about things that are going on with the teams and the organization. However, because of time constraints and other obligations, we are not always able to give you the information as soon as we receive it. We do ask that if feasible, you provide us with a viable e-mail address, home phone, work phone and cell phone numbers to speed along the communications process. Look for us on this web site. We’re asking that you call the head coaches or check the website for practice or game cancellations in the event of inclement weather.

Coach Prince William's (11-12 yr. olds) cell number is 501-541-1247,

Coach Len Smith's (9-10 yr. olds) cell number is 501-680-2548, 

Coach Gerren Frazier’s (7-8 yr. olds) cell number is 501-247-9778 and

Coach Ryan Dickerson's (5-6 yr. old flag) cell number is 501-612-7662.

Our Cheerleading Coordinator, Amanda Hendrick’s (5-12 yr. olds) cell number is 501-231-7939.

Again, we must ask that you express your concerns directly to the coaches if you have a problem or concern. If for any reason, you are dissatisfied with anything concerning the Mustang Organization please do not vent your frustrations with anyone except the head coaches or board members. Although the assistant coaches play an important role in the program, for the benefit of the players, the head coaches are ultimately the ones who are in the position to make decisions for the team. So rather than putting them in the middle of a conflict, please address your issues with the head coach or cheer sponsor of your child’s team.

We are requesting this in an effort to keep the lines of communication clear and open. If you have a concern, please be forthright and take it up with the ones who can take care of your problem instead of creating animosity or stirring up strife in the program. The program is for the kids. Please keep this in mind when expressing your dissatisfaction with anything that you think we may have done wrong against you or your child. Your concern should be for your own personal child and not anyone else’s. We assure you that we would never intentionally do anything to hurt any child in this program. So again, let’s work together for the best interest of the children.

Gone are the days when parents come to practice and games and watch everyone else work. Now you have the opportunity to really get involved in the Mustang Experience at every level. Formulation of various committees will take place at registration and at practices. Each parent must sign up for at least one committee and work!! Every parent can do something to help with our efforts throughout the season. We have to utilize the talents of the people in our organization for us to maintain our status as the elite youth football and cheerleading organization in Central Arkansas!! Whatever talents you possess, we need. Committees being formed are:

Fundraising committee -- Will be made up of Mustangs parents who will help with ideas for fundraising and the fundraising process. This could include doing research to find good fundraisers, writing letters to companies, doing some small grant writing, recruiting others to help fundraise & fill shifts, etc. Committee members are expected to attend and help out during the fundraisers, attend all committee meetings organized by the Fundraising Chair, and attend Parkview Mustangs Parent Meetings. Committee Chairperson: Erica Brooks (501) 343-9594 or  brooksej@sbcglobal.net  

Concessions committee – Selects, coordinates and implements our Home Game concessions; included may be pre-preparation of certain items to expedite our sales on game-day. Committee chairpersons: Velina Mouton (501) 539-0588 or Velina.Mouton@lrsd.org 

Gate Admissions -- In charge of the collecting gate receipts at all Mustang events. Must work well & diplomatically with the public. Character traits include honesty, punctuality and trustworthiness. Committe Chairperson: Carthoria Johnson (501) 551-6816 or Carthoria.Johnson@lrsd.org 

Travel committee – (for our end-of-the-year trip) Prepares the
itinerary and activities for all players and cheerleaders during our out-of-town trip at the end of the season including transportation, lodging, meals, sights and fun activities. Committee Chairperson: Dena Patterson-Woods (501) 960-3905 or Denapatterson@comcast.net & Dionne Colbert (501)    346-9005 or rccolbert@sbcglobal.net

Awards Ceremony committee – (for our end-of-the year awards ceremony); Plans the end-of-the-year awards ceremony as we culminate the 2007 season and recognize those players, cheerleaders, coaches, sponsors and supporters for all they have done to make this season a success; this committee will be in charge of coordinating the site, meals, awards and 
entertainment. Committee Chairperson: Dena Woods (501) 744-1312 or Denapatterson@comcast.net or Dionne Colbert (501) 346-9005 or rccolbert@sbcglobal.net.

Souvenir Booklet Committee -- coordinates the advertisings that go inside the Mustangs' biggest fund raiser of the year -- our ad souvenir booklet. this committee is also responsible for adhering to deadlines, layout of ads in the booklet, and distribution of booklets at the end of the season. Committeee members should be computer-literate, especially but not     exclusively in Microsoft Publishing. Committee Chairperson: Beverly Griffin (501) 681-2197 or buhlieve@yahoo.com

Again, we appreciate your interest in your child(ren) participating in the Parkview Mustang Organization. Please don’t hesitate to call any of our coaches or sponsors for further details. We’re looking forward to another outstanding season and we’re excited for you and your child(ren) to be a part of it!!!