How many games should my child play in a week?
Guideline- USA
- USA Football
- Youth tackle
- 12U
- 12 and under
- 2026 guidelines
- Parents
- Team parents
USA Football recommends no more than one full-contact game or live-action scrimmage per week. In the postseason, at least three days should pass between full-contact games.
The aim is to keep the total physical and mental load on a developing player manageable.
Added 21 Oct 2026