FAQs

Parents, please read this entire page as it contains important information for the Fall Season:

Q. What age divisions are offered during the Fall season?

A. During the Fall season, we offer flag football to ages 5-6 years old and tackle football to players ages 7-12 years old. We also offer cheerleading to ages 5-12 years old during the Fall season only, cheer is not offered during the Spring season. The divisions are as follows: 

• 6U Flag Football (5/6 year olds) must be require age on/or before August 1, 2025.
• 8U Tackle Football (7/8 year olds) must be required age on/or before August 1, 2025.
• 10U Tackle Football (9/10 year olds) must be required age on/or before August 1, 2025.
• 12U Tackle Football (11/12 year olds) must be require age on/or before August 1, 2025. Players can be 13 years old, but must turn 13 after August 1, 2025.
• Cheerleading (5-12 years olds) must be require age on/or before August 1, 2025.

Q. When does practice start/How many hours do the players/cheerleaders practice?

A. The first day of Fall season is Monday July 14, 2025, and ends late October, depending on playoffs. Football players will practice three days a week from July 14–mid August on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 pm. However, once school starts, the time will reduce from 6:00-8:00 pm to 6:00-7:30 pm. Cheerleaders will practice twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 pm throughout the entire season.

Q. Where are football and cheerleading practices held?

A. Both football and cheerleading practices are held at Lakeline Park 1510 Alexis Drive Cedar Park, TX 78613.

Q. What is the last day to register for the Fall season?

A. The last day to register for the Fall season is July 14, 2025, which is also the first day of practice.

Q: How many games will be played during the Fall season?

A: Tackle football, Flag Football, and cheerleading for the Fall season is a 10 weeks commitment. There will be 8 games, not including playoffs or championship games.

Q. When and where are games played/How long does the Fall season last?

A. All games are played on Saturdays. However, our game locations will be determined by the league, so we do not yet have that information. However, the official 2025 Fall Season game schedule will be released two weeks before the season starts and will list exact game dates, times, and locations.

Official game day schedules will be promptly emailed to parents once released. Games are played on Saturdays and begin in late August. The last regular season game likely will end in late October.

Q. Will there be a scheduled day/time to get fitted for uniforms? 

A. Yes, we’ve had two uniform fittings already, but we will size new players and cheerleaders during the first week of practice.

Q. What is the cost to register for Fall Season cheerleading, and what does it include?

A. The cost to register for Fall season cheerleading is only $200 (one-time payment). The Fall season cheerleading uniform package includes, personalized cheer uniform (shell & skirt), long-sleeve tunic, bloomers, personalized bow, personalized practice shirt, glitter bow, socks, and poms. In addition, cheerleaders will receive a Pink Out uniform, Pink bow, Pink socks, and Pink Pom Poms to wear in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Parents are responsible for purchasing white sneakers with white shoelaces.

Q. What is the cost to register for Fall Season Flag Football, and what does it include?

A. Flag Football during the Fall Season is restricted to ages 5-6 ONLY. The cost to register for New Fall Season Flag Football is only $149 (one-time payment). The Fall Season uniform package includes the following for new players, personalized uniform hooded jersey, personalized backpack, soft shell helmet, socks, and flag belt set. Returning Fall Season Flag Football fee is only $69 (one-time payment) but does not include uniform items, rather returning flag players will use items issued during the Spring Season, the $69 is only a participation fee. Parents are responsible for purchasing football/soccer cleats and mouth guards for both new and returning players.

Q. The cost to register for Fall Season Tackle Football, and what does it include? 

A. The cost to register for tackle football for the Fall season football is only $200 (one-time payment). The Fall season uniform package includes two personalized uniforms, two jerseys and two padded pants, equipment bag, dri-fit shirt, arm sleeves, football socks, and helmet decal.

Parents are responsible for purchasing football/soccer cleats, mouth guards, padded practice pants, shoulder pads, and a WHITE helmet. Please see a board member to find out information about renting shoulder pads and/or helmets from the Legacy Longhorns with a small refundable deposit.   

Q. Will there be a fundraiser?

A. Yes, there is an optional fundraiser allowing your athlete to earn their registration fees. Once your athlete has registered for the upcoming season using the $1 Tackle Football Fundraiser option through Double Good Virtual Fundraiser, we will setup the virtual fundraiser and you simply share a link with family, friends, neighbors. There’s NO door to door selling or standing in front of stores. Our fundraiser is Engaging, Contactless, Simple, and Fun!

Q. Is it necessary for players to have football experience?

A. No, we support a variety of sports for youth of all ages and skill levels. We offer children the opportunity to play recreational sports regardless of experience and background.

Q. Is youth tackle football safe?

A. Although they certainly can occur, injuries at the youth football level are rare. Prior to middle school, boys are not generally big and strong enough to hurt each other. Interestingly, a national study conducted found that there is a higher percentage of injuries in soccer than in tackle football.

The Legacy Longhorns is firmly committed to doing what we reasonably can to maximize child safety. Our coaches go through background checks and screening and are required to be certified with AAU Youth Football. Additionally, we mandate that trained medical personnel are on the sidelines of every Legacy Longhorns game. Please be reassured in knowing that our coaches will work with your children teaching them proper football and cheer techniques. All practices, games, and cheer routines will be designed with safety as our number one measure.

Q. Should my son wait until middle school to begin playing tackle football?

A. No, if your son waits until middle school to begin playing tackle football, he will be at a huge disadvantage. Most successful middle school players learned to play football at the youth football level. Boys who try out for a middle school team without any tackle football experience have a difficult time competing with their peers who have youth tackle football experience. In addition, because of the large number of middle school players, middle school coaches often have very little time to teach beginners the fundamentals of tackle football. When players participate in youth tackle football, he will already know the fundamentals of tackle football, including how to properly tackle, and how to protect himself when he is tackled.

Q. Isn’t it really hot outside during the summer months?

A. Yes, the month of August in particular can be really hot. Therefore, it’s imperative that your child drink plenty of water during the football season. This includes the night before practice and during the day before practice. We cannot stress this enough. DRINK WATER!

Q. What if we have a family vacation scheduled during the season? 

A. Football requires significant preparation and practice as well as a strong commitment to the team. We teach that attendance is mandatory for all practices, for a variety of reasons. The first two weeks are mandatory conditioning sessions and required before a player can participate in contact practices with full equipment. Players that register after August 4th, are still required to complete two weeks of conditioning drills, while the rest of the team is doing contact drills. Late-arriving players must still complete two weeks of conditioning drills while the rest of the team is doing contact drills, this causes players to get behind and miss out on what the rest of the team is learning. This creates a major inconvenience for the coaches and likely will put your player at a disadvantage. Therefore, players are strongly encouraged to change any plans that interfere with the practice start dates. However. if you must schedule a family vacation during the season, please inform your Head Coach as soon as possible to understand how your team and your child will be impacted, prior to your departure. Remember, when players continuously miss practices, it can affect the entire team. 

Q. What rules does the Legacy Longhorns Football play under?

A. The Legacy Longhorns are proud member of AAU and uses AAU football rules for youth football.

Q. How much will my child play?

A. All players WILL play. Coaches will determine what positions each player is best suited for and as a result some will play more plays than others. Every division has a minimum number of plays that each child must play during games.

Q. As a parent, how can contribute? 

A. Parents will be asked to assist with transportation, game day snacks, and lots of excitement. There are always volunteer opportunities available. Please contact us directly to discuss or speak to your team mom or a board member for more information.

Q. How can I become a Legacy Longhorns Football Coach? What is required to coach or volunteer?

A. When you register your child online, you can volunteer as either a coach, assistant coach, or team mom. If you would like to become either a coach, team mom, or volunteer, please email us at Legacysports.tx@gmail.com All coaches and volunteers, regardless of position, are required to pass a national background check and purchase an $18 AAU membership certification. This is required of all volunteers that provide regular service and/or have repetitive access and contact with youth participants.

Q. Other than paying the registration fee and purchasing or renting equipment, is there any additional costs?

A. Yes, all Tackle Football members MUST have the Extended Benefits Coverage Membership, which is $16 for athletes and $18 for coaches and volunteers. To become a member of AAU and obtain your official membership card, please click on “Join AAU” at www.aausports.org.

Q. Where does registration fees goes towards?

A. Your registration fees go directly towards the athlete’s full football uniform package, practice jerseys, cheerleading uniform package cheer accessories, cost of practice fields, and league participation fees. The Legacy Longhorns organization work tirelessly throughout the year to cover additional costs associated with football and cheer, included but not limited to playoffs fees, league equipment and technology, insurance, cheer accessories, equipment reconditioning, new equipment purchases, fees for use of the fields for games, city custodians, referees, field lights, and concessions stands.

Q. What type of sports environment should I expect?

A. Expect a positive, safe, and friendly environment! We DO NOT tolerate inappropriate behavior by parents nor coaches. Parents are expected to set a positive example to their children. For that reason, we do not tolerate gossip, negativity, toxicity, slander, excessive anger, unsportsmanlike behavior, profanity, disrespect, or any of the above. Parents are required to sign a Code of Conduct upon completing registration. Consequently, if inappropriate behavior is witnessed, a designated board member will give one warning to correct behavior, second offenses will result in dismissal from the organization. Sports parents need to create an environment where bad behavior isn’t accepted, and it begins with each of us! We simply ask that both parents and coaches model appropriate behavior at any and all Legacy Longhorns practices and games.

Q. Is there a refund policy if my player changes his mind and decides not to play?

A. Refunds for Documented medical and relocation only and before August 1st only per policy in “Registration” section of website.

Q. Whom should I contact if I have additional questions about football or cheerleading registration?

A. Please contact the Legacy Secretary via the contact tab on the website or send an email to Legacysports.tx@gmail.com

Our focus has always concentrated on developing well rounded athletes who learn not only the fundamentals of football and cheer, but also the importance of education in an atmosphere conductive to developing sound character while having fun! 

Together, let’s create LEGACIES!s