New Jersey
Pilot

The Pilot

The New Jersey pilot is a county-based, time-limited initiative designed to apply the TYASA framework in a real-world setting—collaboratively, voluntarily, and without disruption to existing organizations.

The pilot exists to test feasibility, governance alignment, and implementation considerations, not to predetermine outcomes or expansion.

Why Begin in New Jersey

New Jersey presents a practical environment for a pilot due to:

A diverse mix of youth and amateur sports organizations
Strong county and municipal governance structures
Existing engagement between community organizations and public entities
The ability to pilot within a defined geographic scope

The pilot is intentionally limited in scale to support responsible testing and evaluation.

Initial County Focus

The pilot is being prepared for initial exploration in Burlington County, subject to appropriate public-sector engagement and agreement.

Burlington County offers:

A manageable geographic footprint
Multiple established youth football organizations
Variation across municipalities that supports learning
Existing community infrastructure suitable for pilot evaluation

Selection of Burlington County reflects practical readiness, not exclusivity.

Defined
Scope

The New Jersey pilot is structured with clear boundaries, including:

A defined sport focus (initially youth football)
Participation limited to organizations that opt in voluntarily
No mandatory changes to existing league operations
No assumption of long-term adoption or expansion

The pilot is designed to observe and learn—not to standardize prematurely.

Areas of
Exploration

The pilot is intended to explore:

How voluntary standards are understood and adopted
How governance alignment functions across organizations
Where coordination supports or strains local operations
What administrative or structural gaps emerge
What information can realistically be gathered to inform decisions

The pilot is exploratory and evaluative, not regulatory.

Public-Sector Engagement

Public entities are not asked to operate or manage the pilot.

Potential public-sector roles may include:

Observational or advisory engagement
Facilitation of dialogue where appropriate
Consideration of how pilot insights may inform future discussions

All public engagement is discretionary and non-binding.

Time-Bound
by Design

The pilot is intended to operate within a defined timeframe, allowing for:

Clear start and end points
Periodic review and reflection
Adjustment or discontinuation if appropriate

Continuation beyond the pilot phase would require separate consideration and agreement.

Important Clarifications

The New Jersey pilot is not:

A mandate or statewide rollout
A replacement for existing leagues or governing bodies
A funding request or obligation
A determination of future policy

Its sole purpose is to inform understanding through experience.

Learning
First

The New Jersey pilot represents an opportunity to learn collaboratively, using a limited, voluntary framework to test assumptions and surface practical considerations.

Engagement begins with conversation, not commitment.