The Dearborn Youth Football Association (DYFA) strives for the improvement and the development of all youth ages 8-13 with the intention of inspiring them regardless of race, creed or national origin to practice the idea of promoting more meaningful lives through teamwork and sport.

Our specific objectives are:

• To provide the means through which youth receive education and instruction in football or cheerleading.

• To develop a sense of fair play, honest competition and true sportsmanship.

• To provide equal and competitive standards with and emphasis on safeguarding the physical and emotional health of all youth involved

• To, by example, teach the meaning of team and teamwork for the youth to play, learn, and excel with integrity through dedication, hard work, and positive influence

The DYFA is comprised of three different franchises (Tractors, Lions & Thunderbirds), each tied to their respective high school.

TRACTORS -> Fordson High School

LIONS-> Dearborn High School

THUNDERBIRDS -> Edsel Ford High School