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"Father Time is undefeated against the athlete. Without proper planning all semi-pro franchises will fall to father time as well. Memories are all that will remain".Learn the personal experiences and pitfalls through the eyes of nearly 75 years of combined football experience in the land of limbo between post-high school and college eligibility. Key concepts from those trying to move up the ladder, and experiences from those on their way back down.At any given time in the United States, there are between 400 and 600 clubs gearing up to take the field and play Americas version of football, which has expanded across the globe. Why do some fail immediately and how others maintain over time are examined in depth.Without an idea of where to start and how to plan for the future, 99% of semi-pro football organizations are destined for failure. It is the proving ground of the adage "failing to plan is planning to fail". Take this blueprint as a beginners guide that tries to answer as many questions as may come up for the owner, coach and player.This guide is for anyone involved in "semi-pro", "minor league", "adult amateur", "adult contact" or any of the other names given a sport that is played by those who no longer have high school eligibility, may or may not be on their way to college, after college, former professionals or aspiring professionals. Understand what the sport is and what it is not from those who have spent a lifetime in it, on and off the field.Inside you will find sample forms and documents, sample practice formats and schedules to help guide you in building a high-level organization.