The Plex Youth Developmental Football League (DFL) Skills Academy is a recreational football program designed with age appropriate divisions for players of all skill ages 4-14. The program offers an introduction to the game of flag football; an environment to learn skills tailored to a player’s specific age group, and provides a platform to learn the fundamentals of the game. The DFL Skills academy also fosters player self confidence, develops high self esteem, and builds strong character in all our participants. 

Ages 4-11
Players participate in the Indoor Flag league by registering individually online or in person at The Plex. Players can request up to 4 friends to play with on the same team, though it is not guaranteed. All players will attend an evaluation day where their talent level is assessed. NO CUTS! Players are then placed in a draft and our coaching staff forms teams by age and, in some cases, gender. These teams are placed in divisions to play in a 10 week league.

Standard Individual Registration:

• All players must register individually with the league.
• Players can request to play with up to 4 players to ensure that players can play with their friends, as long as it is in the best interest of the league. Our goal is to ensure that all teams are equally competitive.
• Parents can volunteer to be a team coach and will receive a 100% refund of their son or daughters registration at the conclusion of the session (Head coaches only, refund granted for only 1 child per coach). Coach can also request up to 4 players playing together on the same team.
• All volunteer coaches will be asked to conduct a background check, USA flag flag football coaching certification, and sign the coaching code of conduct and expectations.
• CLICK HERE IS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COACHING TEAM 

INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION:

• 10-week league
• DFL T-SHIRT (New participants)
• Parent Volunteer Coaching Staff
• 1 Team Training per week @ Plex South (Thursdays)
• 1 40-minute game per week @ Plex North (Saturdays)
  Last week is playoffs
  - 9 league games plus playoffs

The Plex DFL Requirements
It’s easy to get your child signed up for DFL, here are the requirements:

• Signed annual waiver
• Full payment at registration
• Purchase of an annual membership (good for one full year)
• Uniform top is included in the program
• A positive attitude and a love for the game of football

Ages 12-15
At this age players are ready for more advanced learning and training.  This age group will participate in the Indoor 7v7 league by registering individually online or in person at The Plex.  Players can request up to 4 friends to play with on the same team, though it is not guaranteed. These players will be training at OPS on Thursdays and then playing games at The Plex on Saturday. Players are placed in a draft and our coaching staff forms teams by age and skill level. These teams are placed in divisions to play in a 10-week league.  

Practice Thursdays at OPS (8:30PM)

Games Saturdays at Plex North (times TBA)

If you’re ready to sign up for The Plex DFL, complete our registration form. Clicking on each program will give you more information such as days, price, etc.

Registration Deadline: January 4th

The Plex offers a sibling discount of 50% off to the 3rd child from the same family.

• All three children must be registered for the same session (Fall, Winter 1, etc.).
• Discount may be applied to United Cadets, Wee Bears, DFL Flag Football.
• 50% off discount given to lowest priced program
• Must register in person to receive the discount, no discounts will be applied to online registrations.

"We recently moved from California to Fort Wayne and the first thing my 8 year old asked me was if he could still play flag football.  After asking around I chose The Plex.  My son’s first practice was the second day after arriving in town and the entire staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. The Coach got on one knee so he was at eye level with my son and started talking TO (not AT) him and after whatever was said, when they were done my son had a huge smile on his face and ran full force to the line to join the other kids.  From that point on he was hooked and has loved coming to the Plex.  I see many more years ahead of me watching him grow in the sport of flag football and sportsmanship with the help of the coaching staff at The Plex."