Football certificate templates and badges

Most teams give an MVP, offensive and defensive player of the year, special teams player of the year, most improved and a coach's award for effort or attitude. Many add a team captain award, a scholar-athlete award for grades, and a participation certificate for every player.

Pick two to four numbers that fit the position: rushing or receiving yards and touchdowns for a skill player, tackles, sacks or interceptions for a defender, and completions or passing yards for a quarterback. For linemen and young players, honours such as all-conference or a perfect attendance record often say more than statistics.

In most youth and flag leagues, yes. Every player gets a certificate for the season, and a few named awards recognise standout effort. A personal line about each child, such as best blocker or always first to practice, makes a participation certificate feel earned.

The head coach should sign almost every football award, because the players know the coach saw their season. For a school team, the athletic director or principal often adds a second signature. In a youth league, the league president or the team's coordinator is a common second signature.

Usually at the end-of-season banquet or team party, a week or two after the last game, when final stats are in and coaches have voted. Some teams also give game balls or weekly awards during the season and save the certificates for the banquet.

These designs show the American football field: end zones, yard numbers and a laced ball. They suit tackle, flag and youth football. Soccer teams should use a soccer design, since the field markings and the ball are different.