Independent Football Alliance
America's Collective Representing The Nation's Independent Football Leagues
The Largest Population of Youth Football in America
Start Your Season in Canton
Finish Your Season in Frisco
Let's Build Something Great!
Our Mission
We are reaching out to Independent Youth Leagues across America to develop a shared dialogue and create annual programming to help grow youth football and keep Independent Leagues thriving.
No Cost to Join
We are not asking for money. We respect your independence.
Network Together
Attract funding and sponsors without losing independence.
Share Resources
Reduce costs with shared vendors and best practices.
The Challenge We Face
The world does not realize the majority of youth football across America comes from Independent Leagues like yours.
- Independent football has no representation with the NFL
- No access to NFL funding programs
- Limited access to major sponsors or national vendors
- Declining numbers in youth tackle football
- Covering increasing costs
What We Believe
United Front for Funding
Network together to attract funding distributed to "national" leagues
National Sponsor Access
Attract sponsors looking to activate brands across the country
Reduced Costs
Work together to reduce costs with shared vendors
Our Experience with Major Brands
The U.S Army Bowl has worked with:
Join Us at the U.S. Army Bowl
We are looking to bring together 50-100 independent leagues in 2026 and potentially have our first meeting at the U.S. Army Bowl this December in Frisco, Texas, home to the Dallas Cowboys.
- 20+ years hosting the U.S. Army Bowl in Frisco, Texas
- No cost for joining
- Share your best practices
- Discuss current challenges
- Find more resources for your league
Our Leadership
Coach Jimm Kramer
Commissioner
Part of the company that produces the U.S. Army Bowl, held in Frisco, Texas for the past 20 years. Played and coached youth football within independent leagues in New Jersey.
David Baker
Board Member
Former President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hosted the first meeting of Independent Leagues at The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
We Want to Hear Your Story
Our management team all played youth football within independent leagues in New Jersey. We are proud alumni who played and coached the game and have never forgotten the invaluable experience playing youth football under the leadership of people like you.
We are passionate about football and excited at the possibilities the future holds to grow the game.
Connect With UsJoin the Alliance
Fill out the form below to join the Independent Football Alliance. There is no cost to participate.