I echo Mike to the fullest.
It isn't necessary to mandate, as now it is optional (and not prohibited). If a coach, player, parent believe the facemask is in the player's best interest, then that group can decide for the player to wear one. Or allow the player to make the choice.
And as Mike said, when you mandate, you must make a safety standard. And at this time, there is not safety standard for a facemask.
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