Frequently Asked questions

Our pricing for the 2019 season for Football & Cheer are as follows:

$200 - If paid in full by April 19th

$225 - If final payment is made on or after April 20th but on or before July 5th 

$250 - If final payment is made on or after July 6th

Our program operates on a budget much less than many teams we compete against.  When we offer a scholarship to an athlete, it is not that we are getting the money from a sponsor, it is that our board tries to find a way to do without something else.  We will have limited financial help for families, but in return, we ask these families to take advantage of all our fundraisers as well as to help us on game day. Please ask a board member for more information.

This season we expect to have 3 opportunities to fund-raise. First, we are working with Phantom Fireworks to set up a booth this July.  Families can earn money to pay down their registration fees by volunteering at our booth.  Second, families will also have opportunities to pre-sell $10 vouchers redeemable at our stand.  A percentage of those sales will go directly to the athletes account to pay down the athlete's registration fees. 

Lastly, we are partnering with the Fresno Grizzlies to have a youth night at a home game in August.  We will sell tickets at a reduced price and the Grizzlies Organization will donate a portion back to our program.  We hope to use some of these monies to fund our end of the year awards dinner. 

We realize you have choices.. There are approximately 30 youth programs in a 15 mile radius and there are huge differences between each one.  At our core, we believe that our role is to get boys and girls exited about tackle football and cheerleading.  To educate them so they are prepared to play at the next level.  We strive to expose our kids to big time football and cheer.  To that end, we partner with Fresno State Cheer to put together a FREE camp called Cheer4Health.  This past Feb, our Lady Highlanders were asked by Fresno State to be featured at the Save Mart Center during the halftime for the Womens Basketball Game. Because of our partnership with USA Football, we help get our kids connected to FREE camps at NFL Stadiums with NFL Players, Alumni and Coaches.

Football - checked out and must be returned at the end of the season to be inspected reconditioned.

- Helmet

- Shoulder Pads

- Practice Pants

- Game Pants

- Practice Jersey

Football - items athletes get to keep

- Customized Game Jersey

- Game Socks

- Mouth Guard

- 8x10 Memory Mate Souvenir Photo

- Participation Trophy (if athlete completes the season)

Cheer - items athletes get to keep

- 2 Hair Bows

- 2 Poms

- Customized Cheer Skirt With Liner

- Cheer Shell

- Socks

- Shoes

- Backpack

- 8x10 Memory Mate Souvenir Photo

- Participation Trophy (if athlete completes the season)

In addition to filling out the Registration Packet and the Fees, we require 

- a copy of Birth Certificate/Court Adoption Papers

- a copy of Medical Insurance Card

- a copy of a Phone or Utility Bill

- a copy of School Report Card

- a sports physical completed after December 1, 2018

We welcome all who want to help out our program.  To be a head coach, we look for someone who has had prior assistant coaching experience.  Preference is given to people with head coaching experience. 

To be considered for an assistant coach, we look for individuals who are able to maintain a cool head, can communicate effectively to the age group they are coaching and who can take instruction as much as offer instruction.

All Coaches are asked to submit a 2 page application and provide references.  Head Coaches are interviewed by our VP of Football Operations before having a follow up interview before the entire board. A super majority vote is required to hire a head coach.  Assistant Coaches are interviewed by the Head Coach and approved by the VP of Football Operations.

All level of coaches are required to pass a background check, pass a USA Football Heads Up Certification Program for Proper Tackling / Player Safety / Concussion Protocol / Heat Stress & sign a Coaches Code of Conduct & Contract.

Our first day of practice is Monday, July 8th.  All of our practices will be at Einstein Park (Dakota / Millbrook). 

Football practices will be:

Monday            6:00 - 8:00PM

Tuesday            6:00 - 8:00PM

Wednesday      No Practice

Thursday          6:00 - 8:00PM

Friday               6:00 - 8:00PM

Saturday          9:00 - 11:00AM

Cheer practices will be:

Monday            No Practice

Tuesday            6:00 - 8:00PM

Wednesday      No Practice

Thursday          6:00 - 8:00PM

Friday               6:00 - 8:00PM

Saturday          9:00 - 11:00AM

Once school begins on Aug 12th, both Football & Cheer practices will be:

Monday            No Practice

Tuesday            6:00 - 8:00PM

Wednesday      No Practice

Thursday          6:00 - 8:00PM

Friday               6:00 - 8:00PM

Saturday          Game