Please ensure the following PRIOR to the All Star conference call
- Player nominated played in a minimum of 6 games this season
- Player’s information is correct – Name, number – check spelling. Email admin@taiao.og ASAP with any corrections.
- Will the player be able to attend the All Star game? If the answer you put on the form is incorrect then email admin@taiao.org with correct information.
- Need jersey size for each player attending the All Star game – we have to order the jerseys ASAP so we will be using the sizes put on the nomination form. If you need to make a change then it must be received before the call (changes sent to admin@taiao.org ).
- Please let your players know they have been nominated for All State recognition and there is a chance they will be invited to participate in the All Star game weekend Dec 6th and 7th. If they are chosen will they be able to practice Friday night and play on Saturday – Bryan TX, Allen Academy.
- Jerseys need to be ordered Monday in order to be personalized and delivered for Dec 6th practice.
- Jersey cost is $50 each – This should be paid in a single payment through an online payment link sent to the team. The program/team can determine if it covers the cost or charges its players.
- Any player selected can order a jersey if he will not attend the game.
What to expect in the Conference Call?
- Review the list of nominated players in your Division and Region
- Ensure each player is qualified – minimum of 6 games
- Discuss players and determine best selection – players that are nominated and do not make first team will automatically be second team. Second team does not play in the game or get a jersey.
- Football Committee Chair will facilitate the calls and the Commissioner will be on the call along with one representative from each team.
- Each call (e.g. D1 North) will take ~30 minutes and start promptly on the hour
- The final selections will be emailed to all coaches so you can share with your team, players and families. They will also be posted on the website.
2024 All Star Selection Guidelines
To develop a method for selecting 16 all-star athletes from a pool of seven teams, we can follow a structured approach that takes into account team performance, player age, individual stats, and seeks to find those who deserve recognition.
By following the below method, we seek to ensure a fair selection process that rewards higher-performing teams while also prioritizing experienced players.
Step 1: Each team guaranteed players needs to designate what positions they want to have filled. This will be fill a maximum of 12 positions. Discussion will follow to get these players selected.
Step 2: Discussion will follow to select the remaining players not covered by the guaranteed minimum spots.. No team can go beyond its maximum number of players allotted.
- Maximum / Minimum Selections Based on League Performance (By TAIAO an athlete must have completed two quarters in 6 game schedule to participate)
- Top team: 4 / 3 players
- Second team: 4 /3 players
- Third team: 3 / 2 players
- Fourth team: 3 /2 players
- Fifth team: 2 / 1 players
- Sixth team: 2 / 1 players
- Seventh team: 1 / 0 player
- Eighth team:1 / 0 player
- Player Evaluation Criteria
- Prioritize Juniors and Seniors over Freshmen and Sophomores.
- Use MaxPreps statistics to assist with making choices at skill positions
- Adjust stats based on the MaxPreps strength of schedule (Give weight to teams playing full varsity (non-JV) schedules
- Adjust stats based upon quarters played (this recognizes some teams play fewer quarters due to the 45 point rule)
- Account for athletes who are critical to team success but not skill players (eg. Linemen)
- Match players to positions they are capable of playing (for example, centers need to have played center but a SB can be considered for a RB or WR)
- 16 Positions that need to be filled per team
- 5 utility offensive players per team
- 5 utility defensive players per team
- 2 defensive cornerbacks
- 1 center per team (i.e. one that can accurately and reliably snap the ball for punts, PATs, Spread offense and under center)
- 1 Quarterback/Spread back per team (i.e. an “on the field leader” who can pass the ball and run when necessary)
- 1 Kicker per team (i.e. reliable in PATS, deep kicks, squib kicks and/or onside kicks; best percentage with a minimum/reasonable number of PATs)
- 1 Return Specialist per team (Athlete)