D.A.Y.O. is the sponsor of the nationally renowned Danbury Trojans Pop Warner football program. The Trojans have consistently won league, state, regional, and even national championships. The D.A.Y.O. Pop Warner football program is acknowledged to be among the best in the country. This year we are celebrating our 48th  year serving the children in the community. Pop Warner football is offered on six levels for boys and girls ages five to thirteen. The teams are matched by age levels. At the lower level, the emphasis is on the fundamentals of the sport. As the athletes advance through the program, they learn the finer aspects of the game, and increase their understanding of the importance of individual performance in the context of teamwork. Every position is equally important to the success of the play.  Football is a physically demanding sport. Top conditioning is stressed from the first day with running, calisthenics, and drills. The players are outfitted with the best protective equipment available, and are carefully monitored by the coaching staff. Each season our coaches attend training clinics to stay informed on the latest teaching technics for youth football. All coaches are required to complete the NFL/USA Football Heads Up Program. Football is also mentally demanding. Each player is required to memorize and execute a variety of plays and frequently in a number of different positions. In addition, he or she must be constantly aware of changes on the field and quickly adjust to provide the appropriate response. The program begins July 15th and ends in the fall. Practices are held in the evening during the week with games played on the weekends. At the end of the season each player's contribution is recognized along with their team accomplishments. Placement of players onto rosters is at sole discretion of the football commissioner. Players age, and experience are factors in determining team assignment in the interest of safety and where child will have the most success.

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