Fall Tackle Football

Welcome to Glenview Junior Titans Fall Tackle Football. Glenview's only hometown football program and feeder to Glenbrook South High School, offering both competitive and developmental tackle football for ages 7-14. Previous football experience is not necessary, we have appropriate placement for all ages, sizes, and experience. Our goal is simple, to teach the great game of football in a safe and nurturing environment while creating a love for the sport. We truly feel that we are coaching more than just football by teaching life lessons that prepare our young athletes for success both on and off the field. 

PARENT & PLAYER COMMITMENT

Commitment starts at home. Kids are not making the decision to miss practices or games, mom and dad are.

Unlike flag football and many other youth sports, tackle requires teaching and repetition to properly prepare for the season and opponents each week. We practice 4 nights a week, scaling back to 3 times once school begins. For those new to tackle, it is extremely important to make all practices especially early in the season.

Important Dates

• Late July - Practice Begins
• Mid August - Full Pads Team Practice Begins
• Mid August - Weekend Scrimmages
• Late August - First Games (location and times TBD)

Yes, we do play on Labor Day Weekend

REGISTRATION FEES

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Participants are to provide their own WHITE helmet, shoulder pads, practice pants, cleats and mouthguard.

ATTENDANCE

We realize many families have planned vacations and summer camps. Many of our families have conflicts during the first several weeks of practice. Although this is not ideal, especially if you are new to tackle, your child will not be penalized for missing during this time. Communication is key.

NEW TO TACKLE FOOTBALL

Each year we have many that are new to tackle football. We do strongly encourage those new to be in attendance at the start of our practice season. This is a time to learn. Arriving after practices have begun will put someone new to the sport well behind those who have been at practice. 

No we do NOT take friend or coach requests for tackle football.

TEAMS & PLAY LEVELS

Players will initially be assigned to "Play Levels" based on their age and weight. Team placement is not finalized until ages are verified (provided birth certificate) and players are weighed (on our certified scale). The following is a rundown of general "play levels";

• Bantam, ages 7-9 (light 9)
• Featherweight, ages 9-10 (light 11)
• Middleweight, ages 11-12 (light 12)
• Lightweight, ages 12-13 (light 13)
• Junior Varsity, ages 12-13
• Varsity, ages 12-14

All 12-14 year olds will be placed at our LW/JV/Varsity Play Level with the opportunity to be evaluated by coaches to play on our top Varsity team. 

We try and cap teams at 18-20 players. 

AGE & WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The health and safety of our young athletes remain our number one priority. Our league follows a very strict “Age & Weight Schedule” to help keep players safe during play. This specifically groups players by their age and weight allowing for safe play with like age and sized teammates and opponents. 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

All practices are scheduled at Glenbrook South High School practice fields (behind the stadium). Practice begins in late July with conditioning and evaluations. We introduce pads and contact after week 2. We break into team practice and prepare for pre-season scrimmages by week 4 .

• Late July (4 days) Mon-Thurs
• September-October (3 days) 
• Some coaches schedule Saturday morning walk-throughs before games. 

GAME SCHEDULE

We will have a full 9 game regular season schedule that mirrors the Illinois State High School Schedule. Games are generally played on Sundays for most teams between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. Some communities do play on Saturdays and even on special occasions Saturday evenings. All home games are played at Glenbrook South High School turf on Sundays. We do not see a game schedule until about two weeks before our first scheduled games. The schedule is rolled out slowly to help ensure competitive play. 4-5 games will be played at home and the other half on the road. MOST road games are no further than 45 minutes away. 

PARTICIPATING LEAGUE COMMUNITIES

We belong to The Chicagoland Youth  Football League. With over 50 participating community programs, TCYFL is the largest independent youth football program in the country. Visit www.TCYFL.net to learn more.