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Coaches Box
Information and Links for coaches:
- 2024 8-Player Football Schools
- Rate an Official
- View Rules Meeting
- Football Rules Meeting Review (posted 9/13/24)
(This Rules Meeting presentation is for review only; the official deadline has passed. Users will not receive MHSAA Tournament credit for viewing this file.) - Rules Meetings and Coaches Requirements
- 2024 Rules Changes and Interpretations
- 2024 Rules Points of Emphasis
- 8-Player Field, Rules
- Football Uniform Rules
- 5-Quarter Allowance
- NOCSAE: FB Helmet Standards Overview
- NAERA: Recondition Recommendation
- NOCSAE: Reconditioner Licensees
- Football Preseason Safety Blitz
- ImPact Concussion Management Website
- NFHS Statement on Helmet Accessories
- AED/CPR Awareness & Action
- CAP Schedule & Registration
- MHSAA Coaches Guidebook
- Football Coaches Association
- Inclement Weather Guidelines
- Games Wanted
2024 Dates to Remember
- Online Rules Meetings -- 7/22-9/12
- Practice Begins -- Aug. 12
- First Contest -- Aug. 29
- Maximum No. of Days/Contests -- 9C
- Ratings Due Date - Dec. 1
- Selection Sunday Show -- TBD
11-PLAYER TOURNAMENT
- Districts -- Nov. 1-9
- Regionals -- Nov. 15-16
- Semifinals - Nov. 23
- Finals -- Nov. 29-30
8-PLAYER TOURNAMENT
- Regionals -- Nov. 1-9
- Semifinals -- Nov. 16
- Finals -- Nov. 23
Additional Resources
- Order and NFHS Football Rules Book
- Playoff Point Formula
- Blocking Below the Waist Training Video
- Michigan Youth Football Position Statement
- Targeting & Defenseless Players Training Video - Courtesy Oregon School Activities Association
- Drones Prohibited from MHSAA Tournaments
- All-Time Football Playoff Qualifiers (see Football Record Book)
- Michigan High School Football Historical Site
Tournament Managers Resources
40-Second Play Clock Resources
Coach Resources
Visit the "I Am a Coach" page for additional required coaching resources and forms, such as Coaches Advancement Program registration, sportsmanship courses, and CPR training.
Athletic Director Resources
Visit the "I Am an Administrator" page for general resources for athletic directors and other administration officials.