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Youth coach urges South Ogden to support switch to U League for better competition and safety
Summary
A local youth football coach told the council the U League offers more even competition and better player development; he asked the city to support field use beginning July 25 and noted costs are about $400 per player with scholarships available.
Mike Lewis, a local youth football coach, urged the council during public comment to support moving South Ogden youth teams into the U League, a youth conference organized by high school boundaries rather than city boundaries. "The U League ... is vastly superior as far as keeping levels of competition even," Lewis said, adding the league's stated goal is for every game to be "within a touchdown or less." He said even matchups help development and safety for players.
Lewis asked the city for assistance securing field time and local support; he told the council the first practice date would be July 25. He acknowledged higher participation costs — "it's about a little under $400 a kid to play" — and said fundraising and available scholarship programs can help families who need assistance. Lewis also said he and other coaches had difficulty getting engagement from a city recreation staff member, describing that outreach "has refused to have any real conversation" and had sent critical emails, a point Lewis raised as context for seeking council attention.
