Players will be asked to download the HUDL and BAND apps to their mobile device; and have notifications turned on. This will be their primary communication between the coaches. While they have similar capabilities, HUDL is used to share playbook information.

Both apps are generally introduced at summer camp and then again at the start of the season. Their coach will send them an invite to each at the appropriate time. It is the responsibility of the player to reach out to one of the coaches for questions/issues with either app.

The Platform app is also required. It is used for when the kids are in the weigh room. The app guides them in their workout and it is where they log their numbers (reps & weight).

If your player has any questions regarding their equipment or missing/lost equipment, they need to reach out to one of the coaches. 

Football program provides (returned at end of season)

• Helmet with chin strap
• Shoulder pads
• Practice Jersey
• Home & Away Jerseys
• Game pants with a belt and knee pads
• Girdle (if player does not have their own)
• Blue crew socks (if player does not have their own)

Player provides

• Mouth-guard
• White football cleats
• (Optional) White long sleeved undershirt
• (Optional) White long tights/athletic pants
• (Optional) Gloves: blue or white

Assume the following is needed for each practice unless directed by the coach:

• Helmet and mouth-guard
• Shoulder pads and practice jersey
• Girdle and appropriate legging pant (i.e. shorts/sweats)
• Water jug (something that holds more than 8oz)

If your player is unable to make a practice (or game) they should communicate this to their Coach via HUDL or BAND as soon as possible.

Updated 05/23/2021

Depending on the number of players and the opposing school, there could be two 9th grade games; 9A and 9B.

• 2021: The 9A game will typically be played Wed @ 5:15PM and the 9B game, when held, is typically played on the following Thursday @ 4:30PM. The home vs away is opposite to the Varsity schedule.
• All players are expected to attend the 9A game whereas the 9B game is attended by those who are assigned to play that game along with backups.
• There are a few factors involved around who plays which game, or even both games.
• Players will be notified leading up to the games on which one (or both) they are expected to attend.

Away Games:

• Players are bused to and from the away games!

Game change notifications:

Click [here] to access the South Suburban Conference site to request game notifications for all football levels.

We have two player led fundraisers each year:

1) SNAP! Raise (email) campaign: This is a flat dollar fundraising campaign where each player creates a profile within SNAP! and submits at least 20 email addresses. The campaign generates the same standard goal for each player. As donations come in, the player can see their progress.

2) Gold Cards (coupon) campaign: Players are expected to sell a minimum of 20 Gold Cards within the campaign window. Typically, each year, the program holds a Gold Card night where all players are sent out to go door-to-door selling any remaining and additional cards. When done, they come back to the school for a meal.

Picture Day is typically the first week of practice; at the end of a practice day. There is no makeup day.

Once pictures are ready, the photographer will provide an online link which will be communicated out. This link is generally available within a few days of when the pictures are taken.