Welcome to the Carmel Valley Dons Online! 

The Carmel Valley Dons are a youth football program and a member of the San Diego Youth Football and Cheer Conference (SDYFCC).  SDYFCC is part of the national American Youth Football organization and has 22 member associations though out San Diego County.  The Dons strive to offer a competitive youth football organization established to promote the wholesome development of youth through their association with adult leaders in the sport of American football. We are an all volunteer program and rely of the support of our members.  Please take the time to read the information on this site about the Dons and youth football in San Diego and email us with questions to . 

2012 Head Coach Interviews
 
We are now accepting applications and conducting interviews for head coach positions.  Interviews will be taking place in January and February 2012.  If you are interested in being a Dons Head Coach for the 2012 fall football season, please download and fill out the coaches application found here.  Should you have any questions, please feel free to email or call Danny Talman at 760.518.8002.
 
2012 Board Member Positions
 
Board member and volunteer positions are still available for the 2012 football season.  No experience necessary, just a desire to make a difference within our community.  If you would like to be on the Dons board of directors, please email . 
Thanks for taking the time to visit our site!

by posted 05/18/2012
 
2012 Fall Football registration is now open!
Click Here to begin Registration
 
Registration
2012
 Fall Football price:
Flag Football - $95/player
Tackle Football - $350/player (sibling discount available)
Scholarships also available.

2012 San Diego Youth Football Divisions
 

Division	Grade	Age Range	Weight
Flag	K-2	5,6,7	None
Mitey Mite	2-4	7,8,9	None
Jr. Pee Wee	5	8,9,10,11	None
Pee Wee	6	10,11,12	None
Jr. Midget	7	11,12,13	None
Midget	8	12,13,14	None

 
NOTES:

•  Kids can play up from their grade if grade and age appropriate.  They will NOT be able to play down from their grade level, for any reason.

•  Age is determined by their current age on or before 7/31 for Flag; on or before 12/31 for Mitey Mite through Midget

•  Grade will be determined by final Spring/Summer report card of the current year.  For example the child promoted from 3^rd grade and will enter 4^th grade, the child is league grade 4^th.  If the child was held back for whatever reason and will repeat the 3^rd grade, the child will be considered league grade 4^th, which is confirmed by his final scholastic report card from the current year.
 
•  No Playoffs in the Flag Division.

No 9^th graders.  However, should the school systems drop freshman football, then, and only then, will we consider adding a 9^th grade division but they MUST play within their division.

If you have questions regarding Registration, please email .  

by posted 05/16/2012
 
Hello, here are some dates for summer football camps hosted by Cathedral Catholic.

7th and 8th graders  = June 25–June 29 | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM

4th- 6th graders = July 9–July 13 | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
 

Cost: $200 per person, per camp

For more information, please contact:

Ron Marquez
Summer Camp Director

Tel (858) 523-4000 x1152

We encourage you to visit the Cathedral website to register and get additional information.


http://www.cathedralcatholic.org/athletics/summer-sports-camps

Thanks

CV Dons

by The Dons posted 04/20/2012
 
The Carmel Valley Dons are ready to kick off their 2012 season, and it is going to be an exciting year! The growth and success of this program would never be possible without the commitment of the Board Members, Coaches, Team Managers, Volunteers, Sponsors and Families who give so much to support the Carmel Valley Don’s vision of excellence.

The Carmel Valley Dons Board would like to ask for your support. We have many opportunities available to sponsor, donate or fundraise to support the 2012 season. Every team is asked to commit to raise at least $1,500 in sponsorship or advertising dollars. Here is how you can help!

SPONSOR

Choose from a variety of sponsorship levels that puts your company logo or family name on the league banner, team jerseys, CV Dons website and other more! Choose from 3 levels.

DONOR

Ten percent of our athletes are on scholarship. Contribute to their fees, or have the option of being a “silent donor.”

For more information, check out our sponsor application and additional details here or find us on Facebook and Twitter. If you have further questions, I would be happy to discuss at the number or email below. Thank you for your continued support of the Carmel Valley Dons Youth Football Program. We are looking forward to another successful season!

Go Team!

Trish Troxler
858-945-1205

by posted 02/01/2011
 
What is the difference between AYF and Pop Warner?
 
All leagues have a place in San Diego and we welcome the diversity. Each program caters to different types of athletes at different stages of their development. In our community baseball, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse have grown to include travel teams, and this growth has improved the quality of all programs. It’s time football offers the same choices to our young athletes and if you believe your child should play against the best football players in San Diego County in order to bring out the best in your child’s development, then playing with the CV Dons will provide your child with that opportunity. 
 
San Diego Youth Football has been coined by high school coaches as “the toughest football in San Diego County where the best athletes play youth football”.  In Fact, San Diego Youth Football Conference is ranked as the 2nd Toughest Youth Football Conference in the United States.  In 2011, football teams from our conference went to Nationals and placed 1st in the 8th Grade Division, 2nd in the 6thGrade Division, and our 8th Grade All Star team placed 3rd. To be the best, you must challenge yourself and play against the best.

There are many unique qualities that make AYF a top ranked and highly competitive youth football program.
 

• The entire coaching staff is required to attend training each year.
• Our head coaches have complete control over their team in working with the goals and policies of the Dons Board of Directors.
• Our divisions our grade based, catering to larger players that will most likely move into high school and college football.
• We don’t offer older but lighter (OLB) players.  OBLs are older kids who weigh less than their peer group, but are more mature and physically stronger than their younger peers (for example a 6th grader playing down with 4th or 5th graders).  OBLs are more dangerous than younger kids who are heavier as they are usually quicker, faster, and intellectually more advanced than a younger player.  To truly test your child’s skills and abilities, players need to compete with their peers at age and grade appropriate levels.
• We do NOT hold evaluations and we do NOT allow one team to draft first. Drafting this way is disruptive to teams and favors only one coach in a division.
• Tracking with your team is highly encouraged. It is the parent's option to track with their team each year and not the boards. Our philosophy is to create a team and community environment that a player and family can grow with during their entire time in our league.
• Players purchase their own helmet and shoulder pads and are not required to wear old, used equipment.  The league will provide helmets and shoulder pads for all players in the Mitey Mite Division (8 and 9 year olds) as this division is purely developmental and an introduction to tackle football.
• Our registration fees are very low. All surpluses are returned back to the entire league.
• Our focus is to create tomorrow's high school football players.
• We have developmental "Spring Tackle 8-Man Football" programs designed to prepare our players for the fall season.
• The level of competition at Division 1 is much different than other leagues and not suited for all athletes.

 
We recommend that you understand these differences before deciding to register with this league.