[OutlawJoseyWales]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didnt Belfry play many 7th graders up on their 8th grade to give them their best chance at a championship? This in result cuts down on the reps for your 8th graders some of which you will depend on in high school. Best way to raise numbers and reps to prepare all kids is have kids play only respective grade.

You are not only developing players....but also developing a winning mindset. Regardless of their grade....IMO, you play the best you have....but you prepare them all. Experience is the best teacher. The experience the Belfry kids have gained over the past three seasons is invaluable. Not only in achievement....but in preparation and maturity. Whether you're playing with straight 8th graders or a mix of your best kids regardless of grade.......teaching, coaching and educating are all taking place. Personally I don't see where there's a fixed way of developing and molding young boys/men........as long as "faith, family and football" are at the center of it. That's Belfry's motto........... and we the supporters of the program stand on that.