See what people are saying about the Southern
Maryland Youth Flag Football League.
Maryland Youth Flag Football League.
"I am a parent of two boys who absolutely love football. The past 4 years
we have been a part of the tackle football organization in the local area.
Last Spring and this spring have been the most fun seasons, and the
children love playing for this organization. They have made a change from
the tackle to this because they get a chance to play the game they love
so much. They get a chance to work with a coach who believes in them
and we are thankful for that. I have not had coaches like John
and Jeff; say so many wonderful things about children and give
them such great self-esteem as the coaches we have had. You have great
coaches with your organization and you are doing a great job running it.
Thank you."
"My son has joined your league and he is enjoying every
moment of it. I find it to be so rewarding, and I look forward
to the practices as well as the games. I really appreciate your teams motto: Fun, safe and stress free
environment. Thanks again for the positive experience."
"Just wanted to let you know that we think the Ravens coaches are outstanding! The kids really pick up on what the
coaches do, and these guys were great! They made it a point to not only support and cheer for their kids, but ours
as well. In fact, many times the first person to congratulate one of our kids on a great play was one of the Ravens
coaches! Everyone on our team noticed, and we really appreciated the way they played the game."
"I just wanted to say that this was a truely rewarding experience. I want to second what other parents have said, in
that you have done something very wonderful for our community and you should be very proud, as we are of you.
Our kids developed friendships that we hope will last a long time, not to mention the fun memories that will last us
forever. Some of the kids who were thinking about playing tackle for the fall, are reconsidering this league because
for one, they get to play more and they want my husband to coach them again. WE have really bonded with the kids
that were on our teams, and thats what's really important. You are a beacon of light in our community and we look
forward to continuing to have fun with this league."
"I can't believe it’s over. Wow.
I'm sure that you and Laneta and your family will need the rest of the summer to recover. :) I just can't tell you enough
how much we appreciate everything you guys did this season. It was an amazing run. I have heard SO much positive
feedback. The county really needed this league. Looking forward to fall ball."
"I think our thanks should go to Doug and Laneta for running such a great league. I was very hesitant about
coaching, but I am glad Doug talked me into it, it was an experience I will not forget. It was even more satisfying to not
only see my son grow throughout the year, but to see all the kids grow in personality and ability."
"What a season for the Redskins Rookies! This is the first time my son
Mark played and he enjoyed it so much that he really wanted to go back and
play some more. Thanks for your support to this great sport. We had a wonderful team
and coaches!"
"I want thank you and your wife for another great season and all the hard work and dedication you have put forth in
making this a fantastic opportunity for all of the kids. The continual growth and return of kids to the league is a great
reflection of what this program means to the area."
"I would like to take this opportunity to commend you and your family on the league you have brought to us here in
Charles County . I will continue to educate my players in the game of football using the values you have set forth
since the beginning of this season. That being said, I’m not sure how many communications you receive during the
course of the season, but as a first year coach let me say “Thank You”. I believe in what we do and hope to have the
opportunity to assist in years to come."
"I would like to thank you both for always giving us a wonderful season of flag football ,my children
love playing for this league. I love your effort and professionalism."
"THANKS for all your hard work with this league. I know it isn't easy, but the end result is you are making a difference
with kids who otherwise wouldn't be able to or even consider playing football. I see kids proudly walking around
wearing their flag football jersey's in the mall, and around town."
"Thanks for all you do. My son really enjoys flag football and has learned a lot about the sport in a very friendly
atmosphere."
"I had a great time working under Coach Basden and assisting with developing these children's football and
sportsmanship skills. I saw an improvement every week and this was an eye opening experience for me spending time
with these children. This a great league you have created for these youngsters and teens your doing a great job."
"It was a great experience and I had a lot of fun, even in the coaches bowl, even thou I was sore for a couple of days!
You really do have a great league, that provides a positive experience for the Kids. All my first year parents said their
kids loved playing and they were going to play again in the spring."
"I must tell you, this weekend was the most exciting that I can recall in a very long time. What fun to see those boys
have so much fun and play so hard. I am so proud to have been a part in such a great league!!"
"Just wanted to let you know that my son has thoroughly enjoyed playing flag football and has learned so much. It
has been a very positive experience for him and we have been very impressed with how the league is run and most
importantly that it promotes "good sportsmanship", which we LOVE!!!"
"We also want to commend you on such an awesome program..I live near Upper Marlboro and we have told all of our
neighbors about the wonderful things you guys are doing and I am sure we will see several of the neighborhood kids
at some of the games..."
"I felt the need to write to you and your lovely wife to say thank you. Thank you for forming this wonderful league and
for working tirelessly to ensure that so many children and parents have a wonderful football experience. My wife and I
just move down here to the southern Maryland area and we were looking for something to get our son envolved in. I
just happen to Google Flag Football in southern Md. Oh, how I am so glad SMYFFL popped up on my screen."
"My son's experience with Coach Corwin Holland and Coach Scott was so positive. He has enjoyed himself from the
first practice that I took him to. We watched him grow so much as a young athlete. He now takes great pride in his
accomplishments. He was always very good in school and we are so proud of that. Now he has something else to
round out his youth experiences. My son wants to play FF in the Spring and has asked several times, if I registered
him. I guess to a 6 year old, 1 week seems like an eternity. So we look forward to registering for the Spring league."
we have been a part of the tackle football organization in the local area.
Last Spring and this spring have been the most fun seasons, and the
children love playing for this organization. They have made a change from
the tackle to this because they get a chance to play the game they love
so much. They get a chance to work with a coach who believes in them
and we are thankful for that. I have not had coaches like John
and Jeff; say so many wonderful things about children and give
them such great self-esteem as the coaches we have had. You have great
coaches with your organization and you are doing a great job running it.
Thank you."
"My son has joined your league and he is enjoying every
moment of it. I find it to be so rewarding, and I look forward
to the practices as well as the games. I really appreciate your teams motto: Fun, safe and stress free
environment. Thanks again for the positive experience."
"Just wanted to let you know that we think the Ravens coaches are outstanding! The kids really pick up on what the
coaches do, and these guys were great! They made it a point to not only support and cheer for their kids, but ours
as well. In fact, many times the first person to congratulate one of our kids on a great play was one of the Ravens
coaches! Everyone on our team noticed, and we really appreciated the way they played the game."
"I just wanted to say that this was a truely rewarding experience. I want to second what other parents have said, in
that you have done something very wonderful for our community and you should be very proud, as we are of you.
Our kids developed friendships that we hope will last a long time, not to mention the fun memories that will last us
forever. Some of the kids who were thinking about playing tackle for the fall, are reconsidering this league because
for one, they get to play more and they want my husband to coach them again. WE have really bonded with the kids
that were on our teams, and thats what's really important. You are a beacon of light in our community and we look
forward to continuing to have fun with this league."
"I can't believe it’s over. Wow.
I'm sure that you and Laneta and your family will need the rest of the summer to recover. :) I just can't tell you enough
how much we appreciate everything you guys did this season. It was an amazing run. I have heard SO much positive
feedback. The county really needed this league. Looking forward to fall ball."
"I think our thanks should go to Doug and Laneta for running such a great league. I was very hesitant about
coaching, but I am glad Doug talked me into it, it was an experience I will not forget. It was even more satisfying to not
only see my son grow throughout the year, but to see all the kids grow in personality and ability."
"What a season for the Redskins Rookies! This is the first time my son
Mark played and he enjoyed it so much that he really wanted to go back and
play some more. Thanks for your support to this great sport. We had a wonderful team
and coaches!"
"I want thank you and your wife for another great season and all the hard work and dedication you have put forth in
making this a fantastic opportunity for all of the kids. The continual growth and return of kids to the league is a great
reflection of what this program means to the area."
"I would like to take this opportunity to commend you and your family on the league you have brought to us here in
Charles County . I will continue to educate my players in the game of football using the values you have set forth
since the beginning of this season. That being said, I’m not sure how many communications you receive during the
course of the season, but as a first year coach let me say “Thank You”. I believe in what we do and hope to have the
opportunity to assist in years to come."
"I would like to thank you both for always giving us a wonderful season of flag football ,my children
love playing for this league. I love your effort and professionalism."
"THANKS for all your hard work with this league. I know it isn't easy, but the end result is you are making a difference
with kids who otherwise wouldn't be able to or even consider playing football. I see kids proudly walking around
wearing their flag football jersey's in the mall, and around town."
"Thanks for all you do. My son really enjoys flag football and has learned a lot about the sport in a very friendly
atmosphere."
"I had a great time working under Coach Basden and assisting with developing these children's football and
sportsmanship skills. I saw an improvement every week and this was an eye opening experience for me spending time
with these children. This a great league you have created for these youngsters and teens your doing a great job."
"It was a great experience and I had a lot of fun, even in the coaches bowl, even thou I was sore for a couple of days!
You really do have a great league, that provides a positive experience for the Kids. All my first year parents said their
kids loved playing and they were going to play again in the spring."
"I must tell you, this weekend was the most exciting that I can recall in a very long time. What fun to see those boys
have so much fun and play so hard. I am so proud to have been a part in such a great league!!"
"Just wanted to let you know that my son has thoroughly enjoyed playing flag football and has learned so much. It
has been a very positive experience for him and we have been very impressed with how the league is run and most
importantly that it promotes "good sportsmanship", which we LOVE!!!"
"We also want to commend you on such an awesome program..I live near Upper Marlboro and we have told all of our
neighbors about the wonderful things you guys are doing and I am sure we will see several of the neighborhood kids
at some of the games..."
"I felt the need to write to you and your lovely wife to say thank you. Thank you for forming this wonderful league and
for working tirelessly to ensure that so many children and parents have a wonderful football experience. My wife and I
just move down here to the southern Maryland area and we were looking for something to get our son envolved in. I
just happen to Google Flag Football in southern Md. Oh, how I am so glad SMYFFL popped up on my screen."
"My son's experience with Coach Corwin Holland and Coach Scott was so positive. He has enjoyed himself from the
first practice that I took him to. We watched him grow so much as a young athlete. He now takes great pride in his
accomplishments. He was always very good in school and we are so proud of that. Now he has something else to
round out his youth experiences. My son wants to play FF in the Spring and has asked several times, if I registered
him. I guess to a 6 year old, 1 week seems like an eternity. So we look forward to registering for the Spring league."