Spring Lake Park, MN – May 29, 2025 – Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS), in partnership with Managing Directors Dawson Blanck, Kevin Johnston, and John Swanson, proudly announces the launch of the Gopher State Football League (GSFL), set to begin in August of 2025. This league is a dynamic new platform designed to strengthen and unify community-based youth football associations and teams across the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
The GSFL is committed to promoting sportsmanship, safety, and fair play, while offering a positive and development-focused environment for youth football players. By incorporating Trusted Coaches and Trusted Officials, the league ensures that all coaches and officials complete minimum requirements of training, screening, and education to create a safer and more supportive atmosphere for players. League operations will be managed through the RegisterPlay platform, streamlining scheduling, communication, and team administration for organizations and families.
The GSFL has already received commitments from 30 youth football associations, including: Andover, Anoka, Apple Valley, Armstrong, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Champlin Park, Chisago Lakes, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Cooper, Elk River, Forest Lake, Fridley, Irondale, Monticello, North Branch, Osseo, Park Center, Minneapolis Phelps, Rogers, Shakopee, Spring Lake Park, St. Francis, St. Paul Frogtown, and Westside Boosters.
To help organizations prepare for the inaugural season, the GSFL will host a virtual outreach session on June 9, 2025, from 7:30-8:30pm CDT. This session will provide key information and guidance for league leaders, coaches, and administrators.
For more information about the Gopher State Football League, including meeting recaps, league rules, policies, procedures, and upcoming events, visit its official website www.gopherstatefootball.org.
Check out all 2025 MYAS Youth Football offerings, including the other youth football leagues and tournaments managed by MYAS by visiting https://www.myas.org/myas-football.
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About Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc.
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc. (MYAS; www.myas.org) was established in 1991 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and enhancing youth sports programs across Minnesota. MYAS serves as the state’s largest multi-sport organization, providing leagues, tournaments, training, and educational resources to more than 150,000 young athletes annually in the sports of basketball, baseball, wrestling, football, and swimming. By supporting and partnering with community-based athletic associations, MYAS ensures that youth sports remain accessible, competitive, and developmentally enriching.
For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or additional information, please contact:
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc.
(763) 781-2220
Dawson Blanck, Executive Director
dawson@myas.org
Michael Kyllo-Kittleson, Marketing and Promotions Manager
michael@myas.org
