Texas AAU Football & Cheer

Overview

While the league operates under the umbrella of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), one of the largest non-profit youth sports organizations in the U.S., its Texas chapter has built a distinct identity focused on excellence, character development, and community engagement.

Key Highlights of the League's History

Foundation and Growth: The Texas AAU Youth Football and Cheer League has expanded over the years, reaching communities throughout Texas and providing consistent, organized competition for youth programs.

Mission and Vision: The league emphasizes building strong athletes through training, sportsmanship, and academic accountability.

Widespread Participation: TXAAUYFL hosts seasonal events, including the fall tackle football and cheer season, with participation from clubs in North, Central, and South Texas.

Leadership and Organization: The league is led by dedicated administrators who play a pivotal role in organizing events, managing operations, and fostering partnerships.

Community Impact: Beyond athletics, the league supports initiatives such as military and veterans appreciation, scholarship opportunities, and youth recognition.

Important Distinction: Our league is aligned with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), focused on amateur sports, not the academic Association of American Universities.

"The mission of the Amateur Athletic Union is to offer amateur sports programs for people of all ages to develop physical, mental, and moral character."

AAU Mission

Core Values

Excellence.

Striving for the highest standards in everything we do, on and off the field.

Teamwork.

Working together to achieve common goals. We are stronger together.

Character.

Building integrity, respect, and responsibility in our future leaders.

Leadership

Benjamin Dallas

TXAAUYFL Co-Director

b.dallastxaauyfl@yahoo.com

Rod "Chico" Tanner

Gov. South Texas AAU & National AAU Football Committee Member

txaauyfl@gmail.com

Tabatha Matthews

District Cheer Coordinator

Tab_matthews@yahoo.com

Mrs. Jennifer Cunningham (Coach JC)

TXAAUYFL South Texas Cheer Director

jreneemccall.love@gmail.com

Code of Conduct

We hold our community to the highest standards.

I will not force my child or any child to participate in Youth Football.

I will assist the Association in teaching rules are important and should be followed.

I will teach and demonstrate by example the importance of good sportsmanship.

I will not publicly question the honesty, integrity, or judgment of coaches or officials.

I understand that verbal and physical abuse is not to be tolerated.

I will not engage in divisive activities such as gossip or spreading rumors.