Where can I stand and coach during a 12U game?
Rule- USA
- NFL FLAG
- 12U
- 12 and under
- League play
- 2026-27 season
- Coaches
In 12U, coaches coach from the sideline. Only the 8U and younger divisions allow a coach on the field (8U before the snap only; 7U and 6U before and after the snap at a safe distance).
- Team photographers, managers, position coaches, team moms and fans must stay off the field in the designated league viewing area.
- You're responsible for the conduct of your fans and anyone else in your team area.
- Coaches must follow NFL FLAG's philosophies, coaching guidelines and code of conduct.
Tournaments: only two coaches may be on the sideline, and they must stay there except to attend to an injured player. Teams can huddle with a coach on the sideline for a play call, but the play clock keeps running once the ball is ready for play.
Added 21 Oct 2026