I was NPCFL president for 4 years and have been associated with the league since 2008 in some capacity. We do run a structured league. First and Second grade have an offensive and defensive playbook they must use. Third and fourth grade have offensive and defensive formations and restictions. The fifth and sixth divisions run the 33 stack, like the HS. I also coach at the junior high, where we run a watered down version of the high school stuff.
Ralph's weight program is top notch. It's not for everyone, and it can be grueling, but the kids see the results. When Maxen was a sophomore, we had 6 seniors. That senior class did not win a game in middle school. But they did in high school, losing to Zionsville on a 48 yard field goal in the mud in the sectional championship. From weight room, to practices, to game plans . . . it is unbelievable. And a football crazed community that really supports this team.