Livestream delay!!
We’re having some technical difficulties at Roosevelt tonight. Stay with us and we should have live-stream up shortly.
GO GENERALS!!!
Game 7- Weekly Update
Varsity
Grant @ Roosevelt 7:00pm
Looks like the weather might be cold and maybe rainy, so bundle up. Remember as with all Portland Schools they prefer no backpacks and cash at the door $2 for students $6 for adults.
JV
Game is canceled this week.
Congrats to our Players of the Week!!
Vs. Clackamas:
M.V.P.: Marshune Waters
Defensive Player: Max von Arx
Offensive Player: Kellen Segel
Lineman of the Game: None
Special Team Player: Marshune Waters
Underclassmen: Zamani Muldrew-Harris
Practice Player: Tanner Gage
Vax card info needs to be turned in.
Just in case there were any issues the first time we were asked to put Vax cards on synergy. This will be vital as administrators look up vaccination status.
1) Upload your student's Covid-19 Vaccination Cards into Synergy-ParentVUE.
This is helpful for contact tracing.
Instructions: Covid 19 Vaccination card -parentvue.
The option for parents to upload their student’s Covid 19 Vaccination Card in the ParentVUE is available in the Yearly Verification screen.
To access ParentVUE, in your web browser, go to: https://parent-portland.cascadetech.org/portland/
Click on I am a Parent to log into ParentVUE. Enter your username and password. Click Login.
On the Select Registration page, select 2021-22 Current Year- Yearly Verification from the drop down menu. Click on the Begin New Student Registration link.
In Yearly Verification, parents will be able to update their student information and upload their Covid Vaccination Card. Click the Upload button to proceed.
This information will be added to your student’s immunization record in the Synergy Student Information System.
If you have already updated your student’s information in Yearly Verification, you can still go back to the Yearly Verification screen by clicking on Yearly Verification in the upper right hand corner of the ParentVUE screen. You will be able to upload the Covid 19 Vaccination Record at this time.
For Varsity Football
If you are unsuccessful uploading to Synergy, please email a pdf or picture, of your student's vaccination card, to Cynthia Roberts, GHS Business Manager, (croberts@pps.net). Ms. Roberts will upload it for you.
Media:
https://www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsports/2021/10/clackamas-routs-grant-to-stay-undefeated.html
Senior Parents
I have only received 2 letters from Parents to be read during their players introductions. Please turn in soon
so that we are not scrambling to add your senior at the last minute. Thanks!
Feel free to bring banners or balloons for your player. Seniors will be announced on the field before the game with any family that they would like to be there and will have photos taken with your player.
We would like parents or Guardians to send us a letter that can be read by the announcer (live stream and game) when your player is with family on the field. This is needed ASAP.
Things we need from Parents
Please prepare a 20-30 second letter. It can include:
Tell us who your player is,
How long he has been playing football, his position.
Some love and good wishes to them from you.
What the seniors plans for next year will be.
Name of Parents or Guardians and family names who may be on field with player for Senior night. If your not sure on who will be present we can add that night.
Please send letter to Karmenvonarx@icloud.com
We may need some help on the live stream this week with camera work if there is anyone available. We have a few people out of town for this game. Email karmenvonarx@icloud.com if it’s an option. Would need to arrive at the game by 6:30 at the latest.
IMPORTANT: JV Game Change & Volunteer help
Attention JV Game Change
The Game for today has been rescheduled to Monday (Lincoln & Wells are using the same field so scheduling is difficult)
JV Game will be Monday at 4:00pm @ Wells
Volunteers
We REALLY need JV Parents to fill the Roles needed for Varsity games. It can be daunting to get started but so much fun to be a part of the Game. You will have info you can read and be trained.
-We HAVE to get a scoreboard person ( not as scary as most think)
-2 for Chains
-1 spotter for announcer (if you have binoculars that helps)
Game 6- Weekly Update
Thanks to all our Varsity families for your patience with the game changed to Saturday. We know it probably ruined some plans, but we were excited the boys got to play the next day, since the lights went out Friday night.
Check out this fun after game win tradition video:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0m2GaX7S7AlscSeYex7is4Jaw#Ida_B._Wells-Barnett_High_School
Attention Game Change:
There is a change for this Thursdays game as well.
Grant will be the home team so we will be sitting in the stand with the seats and press box is. Arrive early to get good seats and parking! Should be a clear night, but it gets very cold!
Varsity Game info
Grant vs Clackamas @ Franklin Field
Kick off at 7pm
Cash only $7 Adults / $2 students
Rep Pink for the game!
*We will need someone to do-
-scoreboard
-spotter for announcer
-1 for chains
JV families Please email us back if you can help.
JV Game: Grant vs Wells @Ida B Wells Field
Kickoff at 4pm
Grant vs Lincoln:
M.V.P.: Max von Arx
Defensive Player: Colin O’Rourke
Offensive Player: Jae’Sean Pete
Lineman of the Game: None
Special Team Player: Marshune Waters
Underclassmen: Taiji Yamakawa – Marcus Rouse
Practice Player: Kahceem Surrel
Senior Night:
Parents please get in your script to read about your senior! Home Coming and Senior night will be during the last game of the season against Jefferson on October 29th. Senior Parents will need to arrive at 6:15pm to line up.
Please try to get there early. We won’t be able to wait. Feel free to bring banners or balloons for your player. When seniors are announced we will have a photographer there that will take photos of your family with your player.
We would like parents or Guardians to send us a letter that can be read by the announcer (live stream & game) when your player is on the field. This is needed ASAP.
Things we need from Parents
Please prepare a 20-30 second letter by October 25.
Tell us who your player is.
How long he has been playing football, his position.
Some love and good wishes.
Name of Parents or Guardians & family names who may be on field with player for Senior night.
Please send letter to Karmenvonarx@icloud.com
Enter to win Hotel Moxy Raffle!!
Cost?!- Sponsorship contacts!
With a pandemic, Portland Public schools made great strides to make sure our players were able to play last season. Having two seasons in one year made it difficult to find the complete support that we needed without hitting our families too hard for donations. We were generously given gift certificates to raffle off by the Moxie Hotel downtown. Instead of doing a raffle for money we’re going to offer up a fun weekend experience for 2, for two nights, with a bottle of wine, a $25 towards food and beverage and a complementary cocktail at check-in! This is for anyone to win that gives us a great contact to become a potential sponsor. All you have to do is email us with a business in our Grant Community with a name and number, along with your name and number and we will do the rest!
Email us at: admin@friendsgrantfootballboard.com
Contact info for businesses that you think would be a good sponsor with their
contact name and number
your name in the number.
For every contact name given you will be entered to win!
Thanks again. Go General’s!!
Game 5- Weekly Update
What a game last week! 70-7 with lots of touches by many players. We apologize that the live stream had many issues. The WiFi in the Franklin area was really bad. The audio was perfect so hopefully you could still tell what was happening in the game.
Varsity Game
This week we play one of our rivals.
Grant vs Lincoln, in the Cross Town Clash/Battle of the Bridges! Players wear white uniforms when on the road (they decide on pants the day before)
Varsity Game 7pm at Ida B Wells (Lincoln’s field is under the new school they are building and the field will go where the school is when the school can be torn down.)
Pre-game light meal will be down by the weight room- on the turf.
JV Game
This Thursday @ 4pm in the Grant Bowl. Fingers crossed for some sun! Possible help will be needed. Contact Odie the AD to let him know if you are available to help at the game on chains: oholling@pps.net
Players of the Week
Congrats to our Players of the week!!
Grant Vs. Franklin:
M.V.P.: Jae’sean Pete
Defensive Player: Andrew Gray
Offensive Player: Donald “Chili” Stephens
Lineman of the Game: Will Hindrum
Special Team Player: JP Fuller
Underclassmen: Jake McCauley
Practice Player: Christian Crutch
Board Openings-
Time constraints: 1 board meeting each month, (can be more right before the season) time to fulfill small job assignments and the ability to help on Game Days for Varsity.
Freshman Parent Rep: We try to have each grade represented on the FOGF Board. Help managing the website and live stream
Tech Assistant: we need someone to be in training with our Tech Guru Dan Kent. Computer skills needed.
At Large Member/Social Director: this person sets up the tailgating before games that we normally have when it’s not Covid. Hope we don’t lose this fun parent tradition!
Youth Football President: We are currently looking for a youth President again. Please reach out if keeping youth football in the NE area is important to you and you want to make a huge impact on kids lives. PIL Stipend job.
7 UNEXPECTED WAYS TO GET THE ODOR OUT OF YOUR SHOES
Freeze ‘em
Nope, your freezer isn’t just for boneless chicken breasts and ice cream sandwiches. It’s also for your smelly shoes, which have, quite honestly, seen too much: the locker room floors, the playgrounds, the office bathroom tile. So, how about this? Stick those shoes in a plastic bag and freeze them overnight. Bacteria breeds in warm, dark places, so the meditative shock of the cold air will kill the bacteria and stop the odor from getting worse. Bonus: this is a great way to cool off in the middle of a hot summer when your feet are hot and smelly. A win, win! Once your shoes are thawed, your feet (and your nose) will thank you.
Wash ‘em
Not all shoes are machine washable but canvas and fabric shoes are fine (like tennis shoes) and rubber or plastic shoes are good to go, too (like flip flops). If you’re not sure, be sure to read the care and cleaning directions. If your shoes have insoles, take them out and wash them separately so everything gets as clean as possible. It’s fine to wash both your shoes and their insoles with a regular load of clothes and to use a regular detergent, too. Just don’t use hot water or put your shoes in the dryer. Extreme heat may shrink your shoes or cause damage to any adhesives. Instead, use a long, warm wash and rinse cycle and air dry them using newspapers to soak up extra moisture.
Fill ‘em
Bacteria love a dark, moist environment so when your feet sweat in your shoes all day long, the bacteria thrive (props to you if you read that sentence without gagging). One solution to all that moisture? Fill your shoes up with kitty litter. It’ll draw out the moisture and, depending on the type of litter, neutralize the smell. Just remember to empty them out after a few hours, or else your feline friend might try to relieve themselves in your beloved sneakers, and that’s the absolute opposite effect we’re looking for. Shoutout to the cat people out there: you may show up to every function with cat hair all over your clothes, but at least your shoes won’t stink!
Air ‘em
Ever roll down the window for a nice breath of fresh air? Give your shoes the same courtesy by placing them by an open window for a day or so. It can do wonders for the inherent smells that they carry, and the UV rays from the sun will help kill the bacteria. Plus, it might just give you a waft of the outdoors, too. For those of you who wear the same shoes every day, consider getting a second pair so you can give your go-to’s the chance to dry out a couple of times a week.
Treat ‘em
If your shoes aren’t machine washable, it’s easy to make your own deodorizing spray. Just combine ½ cup water and ½ cup of white vinegar in a spray bottle and shake well. Apply a couple of sprays on the inside of your shoes and wipe the interiors with a cloth towel. Allow them to air dry before you wear them again. Or, if you don’t feel like getting crafty in the kitchen, move on over to the laundry room where a simple spray of Febreze Fabric will clean away odors super quickly. Pro tip: less is more! A quick spritz is all you need to get the full fresh effect.
Replace (part of) ‘em
If your shoes still smell funky even after a spritz of Febreze, the soul of your stink problem can likely be traced to the soles of your shoes. It makes sense, your feet are sweating a lot throughout the day and all that perspiration is sinking right down to the bottom. Net: it’s a good idea to replace the soles (or insoles, if you have them) of your shoes at least once a year. Insoles are pretty easy (and cheap) to replace, but you’ll need to find a cobbler to replace the actual soles of your shoes. If you do replace the soles, the planet will thank you (less waste in a landfill than throwing away your shoes) AND you can say you have a cobbler. Now that’s what we call adulting.
Dry ‘em
Next time you get caught in a spontaneous rainstorm, remember, moisture is the enemy. Sure, it may be more immediately top of mind to seek shelter or ring out your soaking wet shirt, but we encourage you to promptly address your wet shoes ASAP. It’ll only be a matter of time before that moisture turns to smelly mildew. Try this: take off your shoes and stuff them with either a couple of dry towels or some crinkled up newspaper to speed up the drying process. It’s a lot better than forgetting about your shoes in the closet, only to be greeted by their stink two days later.
IMPORTANT: Varsity Game Time & Location Change!
We have just been informed that the district has changed all PPS Football games in Portland, this Friday to 4:00 pm. So sorry for this last minute change. Please let everyone know that you may have invited.
We will be the home game at Franklin against Franklin.
The live stream will hopefully be able to make the time change so parents can see the game if they can’t come early. Fingers crossed!
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/gsn
We still need 2 on chains for varsity game. Email Karmenvonarx@icloud.com
OSAA will always have the official times and locations.
Dear PPS Volunteer:
Per Oregon’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Teachers and School Staff, all volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination before volunteering in a PPS school or facility. The District will allow approved volunteers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to fill essential positions, and the principal/building administrator has full discretion on the use of volunteers in their building.
Volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 by completing this form for yourself by October 15, 2021.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must include the name of the person vaccinated, type of vaccine provided, date or dates given, and the name/location of the health care provider or site where the vaccine was administered.
Acceptable forms of documentation required to be uploaded as part of the volunteer application include:
a copy of a COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (issued by the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention or WHO Yellow Card); OR
a photo, or scanned copy of the Vaccination Record Card as a separate document; OR
Physical or digital documentation of the COVID-19 vaccination from a health care provider.
If you do not submit documentation of COVID-19 vaccination, you will not be permitted to volunteer at a PPS school/facility or to have direct or indirect contact with students. The district is not collecting COVID-19 exemption paperwork from volunteers, but there may be opportunities to volunteer remotely, rather than in person. Please connect directly with the school office about non-contact volunteer activities.
Finally, to ensure student safety, Portland Public Schools expects all volunteers to follow District and CDC guidance around COVID-19 safety protocols. Any volunteer who fails to follow the protocols will no longer be welcome on District sites.
Make sure you have your COVID-19 documentation before you begin filling out this survey, which is meant only for you,
Follow this link to the Survey: Take the Survey
https://ppsk12.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp4qzL5Vfl0aiLs?RID=MLRP_cUZODgUS7O2V7lc&Q_CHL=email
If you have any questions, please reach out to Let's Talk where PPS invites you to send us your questions, concerns, suggestions, and or compliments.
If you have received the wrong form, please contact research@pps.net with the subject line "COVID-19 Volunteer Vaccine Attestation form correction".
With the recent note sent out about Vax cards on synergy and students putting on them synergy, we were not told how to do it. Best advice is if you can’t figure how to do it, you will need to call the office. They didn’t give us any info on how to do it, just that they would like it to be done.
Thanks!
Friends of Grant Football
Game 4- Weekly Update
Game 4 Weekly Update
From Coach Beck:
Sophomore-Junior or Senior...they should be taking a year round speed-strength class from Coach Beck. Freshman should be able to add in hopefully at the semester.
As we continue to get further into the school year, we are looking to gather more information based on vaccination status to help identify those students who do not need to quarantine if exposed to Covid-19 and don't show signs or symptoms of the virus.
Please upload your student-athletes vaccination card to synergy. With this on file, if there is an exposure, and they are two weeks past their second shot date when the exposure happens, they will not need to quarantine unless they are showing any symptoms.
Games this week-
Varsity
9/24 Grant vs Franklin @Marshall. 7pm
-Get there early for the best seats.
-Middle section is best for Parents. Masks required -Cash only for tickets and no backpacks for students
-Meal after school in outdoor courtyard where we were last week.
-The exit south behind the Marshall stadium is a quicker way out after the game. Go down to 82nd to miss traffic, lights and kids walking to MAX station.
JV
9/23 Grant @ Liberty 6pm’
Allow time for traffic. Masks Required
Congrats to our Players of the Week Vs. McDainels
Voted on by Coaches
M.V.P.: Max von Arx
Defensive Player: Jayden Moses
Offensive Player: Jae’Sean Pete
Lineman of the Game: Simon Porter / Jordan Baker
Special Team Player: Oliver Thake
Underclassmen: Camari Owens
Practice Player: Malachi Mathews – Jack Blecher
Game Photos/Media
KGW Game of the week- Grant vs. McDaniel highlight video
John Davenport Photography. You can buy digital downloads for $1 please support him coming to the games.
SBLive article- Oregon high school football Week 3 recap: Top stars, best games, biggest wins.
Oregon Live article- Friday Night Spotlight: Oregon high school football Week 3 scores, results
KGW- Friday Night Flights: Sept. 17, 2021
Online Student Store: I have not ordered from this page, but someone on the Grant Parent Facebook page said they did and everything was delivered.
Help Needed this Week!
All Parents who help with the team this season, will be entered in a drawing to win a 2 night weekend getaway from the new Downtown Moxy hotel. We need parents to make the program a success!
1 more volunteer for chains.
1 more volunteer to help with meal after school. Meet at the tables by the old gym at 3pm (players come to eat about 3:30)
Email Karmenvonarx@icloud.com if you can volunteer.
Congrats to Coach Kincy on his wedding this coming weekend. We are so happy for him!!
Game 3- Weekly Update
We are excited to see such big improvements each week and are excited to have our first home game.
Varsity plays McDaniels (Madison) at 7pm 9/17
JV @ Southridge at 4:15 9/16
We will need help with the Varsity Game-
JV Parents help with Varsity games, because we want the Varsity parents to watch the game and they served before so they wouldn’t have to during games when their players made Varsity.
As a volunteer you can opt to be paid $50 for each game that you volunteer for or you can opt for the team to be given $50 for your time!
Needs for the game is:
-2 more for chains
-1 announcer and
-1 spotter
-Someone that has a love of football and understands the game is important and a good strong voice too. It would be great if you could commit to all our home games, but we will take what we can get.
(or let us know if there is someone we can ask)
-We will need help at the gate. We are giving out raffle tickets to students wearing all Black for the game to win a set of AirPods.
-We have a scoreboard guy for this week but will need this in the future as well.
Players of the Week, Game 2 Grant Vs. Sheldon
Congrats to our Players of the week. We are excited to see how the season progresses!
M.V.P.: Jae’Sean Pete
Defensive Player: Benson Diebel
Offensive Player: Kellen Segel
Lineman of the Game: Dylan Dinh
Special Team Player: Milan Clark
Underclassmen: John Kent
Practice Players: Vincent Trueworthy
Media
Interview with Coach Beck about the team: http://preptalkeugene.com/?page_id=7063
Football 101
Mom Advice on HOW TO WATCH YOUR PLAYER! (What I have learned through the years!)
Most moms watching football have a hard time watching their player let alone finding them with all those Helmets on. The trick is finding out where they are standing on the field and at what time. Ask your player to draw you the line up and show you where they will be during the different lineups. This will make it easier to find them and once you do, watch them, not the ball. These are the different line ups they could be on.
Special teams- These players are on the field either to kick the ball or to receive it.This is fun to watch the players running at another player to block or tackle. Again don’t watch the ball or you will lose them.
Defense line up- This is the line up when we do not have the ball.
Offense line up- This is when our quarterback has the ball
It can get hard with them coming and going off the sidelines so often and is easy to lose them. Knowing their number and line up position helps a lot. For each play, do a quick scan and check the field and figure out if it is Special teams kicking off, Defense or Offense, then you can figure out where they should be in the line up.
Game Basics
Each team gets 4 tries to advance the ball 10 yards. If they do this within the 4 tries they get to move to the next 10 yards and so on, trying to get it as close as they can either throwing it or having a player run with the ball . Often times on the 4th try (if they are not sure they can advance the ball anymore,) the team with the ball will opt to kick the ball (punt) further down the field because the opposing team would get to start their 4 tries in the same spot. Which might be closer to their own goal. So kicking it makes it further away from the opponents goal.
You get 6 points for a touchdown if you advance the ball into the end of the field, and a chance to kick the ball through the goal posts for 1 extra point. If the team that just made the touchdown wants to, they can opt to run a play to get it across the line to earn 2 points. If rules are broken, teams get penalized by taking away yards that they had advanced.
Advice on how to clean white uniforms
-Always air dry, never put uniforms in dryer or stains will set.
-Do a cold water soak if there are stains for 30 min. Hot water will also set the stains.
-Scrub with a tooth brush (or soft bristle brush) and use Blue Dawn dish soap (4xs cleaning power) might need multiple scrubbing.
-Rinse by hand as well as possible and then run through regular washing machine cycle with powdered detergent (works better than liquids or pods) and powdered oxiclean.
Senior Parents
For senior night we will need you to start getting a few things sent in. We would like parents or Guardians to send us a letter that can be read by the announcer (live stream and game) when your player is on the field. This is needed the week before senior night (usually our last Home Game which would be 10/29)
Things we need from Parents
Please prepare a 20-30 second letter by 10/22
Tell us who your player is,
How long he has been playing football.
His position, what he lives about the game etc.
Some love and good wishes.
Name of Parents/Guardians and family names who may be on field with player for Senior night.
Parents and family will go on field to be presented and honored before the game (any family the Senior wants.) This is a really fun night to celebrate our Seniors and the families that support them.
Also Needed- Info from each Senior
Hi Seniors! I need from these players ASAP-
Jae'Sean
Simon Porter
Karnell Deadmon
Liam Bradley
Declan Gusick
We want to make sure we promote our senior football players as much as we can!
It’s going to be a great season and we will have so much fun!!
1. text or email me your favorite action shots from last year (If you are new and or don’t have one we will work to get them.) Best Shots we should be able to see your number (ok if differs then from this year) and mainly you not a big group of players
2. Bio info.
-Name
-Uniform Number
-Position
-Favorite motto
-Favorite candy bar
-Favorite Portland restaurant, pizza place or food truck
3 Parents cells# and email addresses.
Please send letter and info with picture to Karmenvonarx@icloud.com
Thanks yous and reminders
Thank you to our live stream crew! They have been putting in a lot of hours and have been driving around, setting up and getting everything ready as well as shooting the game. How lucky we are to have them especially for these last far away games.
Dan Kent
Kurt Borchardt
John Jay
Shawn Hindrum
Also Big Thanks to the Segel family who paid for the 2 meals for the last game for the whole team and coaches!
-Donations for food for your Varsity Player are still being collected. We travel for every game so it’s the easiest way to get your player the fuel he needs. Click below to donate now.
-Don’t forget to send a water bottle with your player for every practice and game. We are not allowed to have communal water for them and there has been a lot of cramping issues.
Week 4 Update
Football Week #4 (Game 1) Rosters and Team Awards
The Friends of Grant Football and the Coaching Staff would like to congratulate the first game, Players of the Week vs. Silverton
MVP: Max von Arx
Defensive Player: Jaydon Moses (Honorable Mention: Colin O’Rourke)
Offensive Player: Simon Porter
Lineman of the Game: Stephen del Giudice & Will Hindrum
Special Team Player: Kellen Segel
Underclassmen: Camari Owens
Practice Players: CJ Johnson
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Hi Seniors!
We want to make sure we promote our senior football players as much as we can! It’s going to be a great season and we will have so much fun!! Please make sure we get this info-
I need info from each senior
1. text or email me your favorite action shots from last year (If you are new and or don’t have one we will work to get them)
2. Bio info-
-Name:
-Uniform Number:
-Position
-Favorite motto:
-Favorite candy bar:
-Favorite Portland restaurant, pizza place or food truck:
3.Parents cell number and email addresses.
Email to Karmenvonarx@icloud.com
Support our Team with your Pizza Addiction Tonight!
Grant High School Football and Grant Youth Football has the chance to make some money off of a pizza night at the Hollywood Dominos! 30% goes to our program for every Pizza you buy! Please consider supporting the youth in our area Schools! 100% of all donated proceeds go to support our kids who need financial help to play.
If you get a chance you can help by sending this flyer out to friends and family in the area!
Game this week is in Sheldon. Livestream will be available for families that can’t make the drive.
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/gsn
For those that do, cash for tickets and masks are required for spectators.
There will be a Sandwiches before the game on the bus and a meal after the game, for on the way home that will be provided for the varsity boys. If you have not yet turned in money for your varsity players meals please do so soon at https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
Put players name and “for food” in notes if you remember.
PIL Golf Tourney
Please consider supporting the PIL Golf tourney. The funds are much needed especially to our youth programs and high schools. It’s a lot of fun and great way to get out with friends.
GRANT FOOTBALL GAME DAY Itinerary VS. Sheldon High School
Friday September 10th – 2021
1:45 p.m. – Dismissed from Class
2:05 p.m. – Team Meeting / Reminders – Travel
2:10 p.m. – Load the Bus - Depart for Sheldon
3:30 p.m. - Eat Pre-Game Snack (Sandwich) on Bus
4:40 p.m. – Arrive – Game Preparation / Players walk the Field
4:50 p.m. – Taping – Game Preparation
5:45 p.m. - Offensive Area Meetings
5:50 p.m. - Defensive Area Meetings
5:55 p.m. – Special Team Check
6:00 p.m. - Specialists Out (Punters – Kickers / QB's / Return Men / Long Snappers)
6:15 p.m. – Team Warm Up – All Out of Locker Room
6:25 p.m. - Fly Mesh / Rec – Ball Drills / Line – Drills
6:29 p.m. - 7 on 7 GHOST!!!
6:35 p.m. - Defensive Stations [LB's / DB's / D-Line]
6:38 p.m. - Offensive "Thud" vs. Defensive Scout Defense
6:45 p.m. – Team in the Locker Room
6:50 p.m. –Team Talk – Moment of Silence
7:00 p.m. - Kickoff vs. Sheldon = WIN!!!
9:45 p.m. – Countdown - Load Bus - Celebrate Victory!
10:15 p.m. – Post-Game Meal – Carl Jr’s. (Get food/drink – on bus – home)
12:30 p.m. – Arrive at GHS
Coaches Meet at 9 a.m. – Film - Meeting on Sunday
Week 3 Update
Hi All,
The Jamboree was a great warm up to the season and to see what we need to work on! All Varsity home Games will be @ Marshal. Please also make sure that your player gets speed and strength training on his schedule if they do not already have it. It is expected that athletes take this class.
This Friday the Varsity game is against Silverton, in Silverton at 7pm. Traffic can be hairy at that time so plan accordingly.
Masks will be required for spectators.
We recommend cash for the gate. Not totally sure on their pricing but no more than $10 per adult or $5 for students.
There will be a Heavy Snack before the game and a meal after the game, for on the way home that will be provided for the boys. If you have not yet turned in money for your varsity players meals please do so soon at https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
Put players name and “for food” in notes if you remember.
All schedules can all be found on the OSAA website.
Scappoose will host Frosh/Soph (JV2) on Saturday, September 4 at 4:30 pm.
Live Stream
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/gsn
Please be patient as this is the first game and will be working out the kinks.
Media
Articles on the upcoming season and pics from a practice.
Week 2 Football Update
Football-Week 2
From Coach:
Dear Parents - Players and Community,
Just finished up week #1 of official practices. We and most of the rest of the state are dealing with a helmet shortage.
Our new helmets are supposed to be delivered this week. Players have been very patient with this process. COVID and the short turnaround from the last season have played a role in this situation. Districts and vendors are working on this problem daily.
Fundraising - no one's favorite word. We are selling a variety of tumblers. I have heard that some people don't like the cost of the items...but I want to throw my two cents in. It doesn't matter what the fundraising product is...gold cards or cookie dough...etc, etc....they all sell for $25 or more. Just chalk it up to inflation I suppose. The purpose is to trade out products for financial support, basically getting a free tumbler with donation. If you would like to support financially in another way...please communicate with Karmen von Arx our Football Booster Club President.
Admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
Thank you to all the parents who attended the Parent meeting yesterday...it was good seeing everyone. If you have any questions please let me know.
We have a very challenging Jamboree schedule. The Varsity players will be participating in the Jamboree this Friday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m. vs. Jefferson (always a tough and talented team) and Camas High School out of Washington (2 x State Champions recently) following the Jefferson contest. All games will be played at Ida B. Wells HS and no admission will be charged. Itinerary times will be communicated to players this week - arrival - departure, etc.
Saturday we will have the JV Jamboree at Jefferson High School starting at approximately 10 a.m. No information has been communicated at this time.
One item for future reference....August is not a good time to be taking family vacations if your son/daughter is playing football or a fall sport. I understand that for some people that is the only time that their schedule will allow that time. However...playing high school football is a short period of time in a player's life. It does not help the team/program to have any player missing important time, if you want to be as successful as you can be. :)
And yes....we practice on Labor Day...always have...normal practice time.
Practice Schedule this week (schedule can be changed due to District mandates / Air Quality or Extreme Heat):
Monday: 4-6:15 (Full Pads)
Tuesday: 4-6:15 (Full Pads)
Wednesday: 4-6:15 (Shells = helmet and shoulder pads)
Thursday: 4-6:15 (Shells) (Coaches meeting after)
Friday: Jamboree - Itinerary out early this week (Varsity) / JV Practice: TBA
Saturday: JV Jamboree at Jefferson HS - itinerary out early this week
The following Monday: Practice will start at 4 p.m.....but may go to 7:15ish
(Silverton game week). JV Game Schedule not out yet.
Thank you for all you do for your kids!
Coach Beck
Number 1 needed ASAP! 1-2 filmers for Varsity HUDL. We have the equipment, just need someone to commit to a training and be able to do the Friday night games.
If there is 2 filmers they can be switched each game. Best for a non varsity parent to step up and help. Will Pay $50 per game.
PIL Golf Tourney
Please consider supporting the PIL Golf tourney. The funds are much needed especially to our youth programs and high schools. It’s a lot of fun and great way to get out with friends.
From the Club
Our non profit, Friends of Grant Football was started as a way to bring our inner city program the same advantages of other area high schools, with the help of our District. It can be overwhelming for a program of our size to keep up in the most expensive sport ever created!! Especially having a large population of underprivileged kids that play football and men’s basketball than any sport at Grant. Our District bends over backwards working to help teams, but they have a lot of need around the city. Grant is in the unique position that we have families that can and do help and our players witness this service to our community . We have the benefit of having a highly diverse team experience and we are showing that it can be done very successfully.
Coaches
In order to run a safe program, great coaches are needed. And that means for every position. Our players have such a low injury rate because we average 1 coach to every 7 players. Every player has constant feedback and teaches on correct hitting procedure through extensive heads up training. Our district is at the forefront in getting kids in early to start the process of playing football safely, starting at the youth level, but they can only afford so many coaches at the high school level. For those players starting later we have THE BEST coaches around. Coaching staff and training is a large part of our budget.
Buses
Bus’s fees are paid out of the football school fund. Because we need a bus for every game this adds up. So the club helps pay for other things because of this expense
Technology
Football has over $10,000 put into headsets, Hudl equipment, iPads, cameras, and we are purchasing a new tablet that can be used on the field to send plays out more quickly to players. All this needs to be upgraded as the years go by and things start breaking.
We also have $10,000 in live stream equipment and computers to help in getting business sponsorships for the team so that we can promote them and provide the service for families that can’t come.
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
Food
Because we travel for every game with no home field
this takes away the down time that the players would normally have time to get food. High school boys are not the best at planning ahead and if we want to give them the best shot, they need gas in the tank. We as a club have provided this but the expense has become something that we can no longer manage so we are asking parents to pay what they would for the 9-12games they will have at $50 per Varsity player. We also would love it if families that can, will pay something forward for the players that can’t afford it. We have a lot of families hurting also from Covid. We will continue doing lite meals as long as we have the money in, to do it.
Please pay at https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
Pictures
John Davenport is a professional photographer that does all the school photos. This is the link that will have the team photos soon. Check back every once in a while to see them. https://www.foreyesphotos.com/f741708162
He will do a couple games for the club but we would love to have him at a few more and to do a couple JV games to get action shots.
Ugh! Fundraising
We really don’t want to have to ask families for money. We have a great sponsorship program in place to support businesses in our community. How you could help without giving money yourself is to forward us a business for us to contact that you personally know or think would help.
Business name:
Contact name:
Contact info:
Referred by:
Send to admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
Football Update and Official Start of Practice
Official Start of Practice!
From Coach Beck:
Dear Parents and Players,
This past Saturday we had a good day with bonding...fun Olympic Team Competitions and leadership activities. Thank you to the PIL for sponsoring the shirts and food. We also issued equipment to those players who could participate. Players who still need practice equipment will get the equipment after practice Monday. Also a big thank you to the parents who ordered and served the food and cleaned up! Thank you to all and the coaches for making it a great day.
There is a national issue regarding helmet delivery and reconditioning. The league administration has a good plan in place so we can get the practice in equipment we need. New helmets should be in around Tuesday this week.
This Wednesday at 10 a.m. will be our one time a year player fundraising activity. Please see the zoom link below - ALL Players are expected to participate:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2089498639
Our new AD (Odie Hollingshed) has purchased a portable water trough for practices...this will be a really needed resource - please say "thank-you" when you see him.
Football workouts this week (subject to change due to weather / air quality):
Monday: Practice 4-6:15 p.m. (Helmets only)
Tuesday: Practice 4-6:15 p.m. (Helmets only)
Wednesday: Practice 4-6:15 p.m. (Shells = helmet and shoulder pads)
Thursday: Practice 4-6:15 p.m. (Shells)
Friday: Practice 4-6:15 p.m. (Full pads)
Saturday: Game uniform issue: 8:15 a.m. / Team and Individual Pictures: 9-10:30 a.m. / ALL LEVELS Parent Meeting: 10:45!!!!By the upper baseball stands/ Scrimmage @ 11 a.m. in the Grant Bowl.
____________________________________________
John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
Hello Grant Football Family
Welcome to the Official start of Football! We have had a terrific turnout this summer and can feel the excitement for the new season. With all the ups and downs of life in the last year, it will be great to get our athletes back into the rhythm of the Game.
News for Fundraising.
Last year we had great success with Snapraise for much needed funds for the long extended season. The difficulty we are in this season, is that we are doing 2 seasons in one calendar year. Businesses have limited yearly funds to donate, but our expenses are still the same. So we will need help to keep the program funded. We feel it is too much to hit all families again with SnapRaise in one year, so only our freshman players will be doing that.
Players will be doing a Fundraiser this week with coaches on zoom and we hope all families will participate. We have a high population of families struggling financially right now in the program and football is by far the most expensive sport in high school.
*We are hoping that families that are financially able can help us out with an immediate issue that has come up. The club will need to purchase new headsets because ours are antiquated and this has hurt the teams coaches ability to communicate on the field and with the coaches in the box. We can no longer rely on area WiFi that is inundated with large numbers of spectators. The cost of this set is $5200. This is on top of funds we will need to raise to cover our team operating expenses. If your family is willing and able, please contact Karmen von Arx for information as address to send checks or pay at our link
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
And put headsets in the notes.
Keep in mind that boosters has not been active for almost 2 years so we have few options for help.
Fundraiser Kickoff
Time: Aug 18, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2089498639
Meeting ID: 208 949 8639
Attached Sign Up Flyers and QR Code Flyer
PIL Golf Tourney
Please consider supporting the PIL Golf tourney. The funds are much needed especially to our youth programs and high schools. It’s a lot of fun and great way to get out with friends.
OSAA recommends to Districts to not wear masks when competing in sports either indoors or outdoors.
So far PIL agrees.
Communications.
These emails are the best way for us to communicate with the families, so please make sure to scan this for information each week. This really helps so that we aren’t stuck answering a lot of emails for info covered or that can be asked of your athlete. Thanks in advance!!
Please sign up on our Facebook page Friends of Grant Football and Twitter Grant Football
Volunteers and $ to feed the players
Will be needed all throughout the season.
Because we do not have a home field, we always travel. This means the boys don’t have the chance to usually get something to eat after school. This becomes a huge financial strain on the team. Although we don’t fundraise for this, it is assumed you will contribute for your kids food regardless. For Varsity, the expected food donation is $50 per player, again this is what you would pay to feed your player anyway, just easier to organize by collecting up front. If you can afford to pay more for players that can’t pay, please do.
Thanks,
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
Put food and players name in the notes. (Done at the end)
-JV parents will need to organize amongst themselves to have snacks each week to be delivered to the school (usually by 2 and can be left in the office for the coach or players to pick up) for them to have on the bus.
-Varsity will have meals in the cafeteria except for the first 2 games that they will be traveling.
First Game September 3rd, Varsity Volunteer opportunities for "Football team help" are now open.
Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:
https://www.volunteersignup.org/AALKX
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.
Thank you for volunteering!
Karmen von Arx
Admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
PRACTICE UPDATE FOR THIS WEEK!!
Beat the Heat Plan!!!
Practices changes
Because of the extreme heat that is forecasted for this week, we will adjust practice times for this Wednesday (8-11), Thursday (8-12) and Friday (8-13).
We will practice in the morning 9-11 a.m. on these days.
Don't forget to be signed up with an updated physical on Family ID...by Monday the 16th!!
Calendar Update and Clearance
Dear Grant Football Family.
1. Make sure you are signed up for football on the Grant Athletics website. Click clearance at the top...pull down menu and click on registration on Family ID. If you are a freshman you most likely need a physical (on proper OSAA Form)...and you will need to have a new one every two years.
2. Training Camp Practices (Installing Offense and Defense and Special Teams with Olympic Team Competitions) start Monday the 9th 4-6:30 pm....they will go Monday through Friday. These are important. (NO MORNING WORKOUTS THIS WEEK!!!) {IMPORTANT Change for Tuesday the 10th...PRACTICE that day is 3-4:15 p.m. - District Mandatory ALL Coaches Meeting}
3. Saturday August 14th we have our PIL sponsored FUN Activity Day and Gear issue at Grant HS. We feed you breakfast at 8 a.m....then we have a full day of fun activities and contests (always scored for Olympic team points)....go over our season targets...the 3 C's (Culture / Chemistry / Community)...and how to be an effective leader among other important topics. We will feed you lunch donated by Noho's...and then will issue equipment and lockers at the end of the day around 3-4 p.m.
4. The Official Start of the OSAA Fall Season. Practices are 4-6:15 p.m. Monday August 16th - Friday August 20th. Must have all information in to Family ID for clearance to practice.
5. Saturday August 21st at 9 a.m. - Team and Individual pictures..Blue and Gold .Scrimmage
6. Varsity Jamboree is Friday August 27th...At Ida B. Wells - Time (TBA)
7. 1st Varsity Football Game is Friday September 3rd @ Silverton HS @ 7 p.m.
Practice Schedule for the week: Bring Water!!!!!! / Don't forget to sign up on Family ID on Grant Athletics webpage - physicals for free at McLean and Roosevelt - walk ups available at Urgent Care
Monday: 4-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 3-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 4-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 4-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 4-6:30 pm.
John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
Summer Training Update and Board Info
Grant Football Season 2021/22
Dear Players - Summer training has gone very well...good numbers in our incoming freshmen for summer workouts...and the effort and intensity has been very high. We had a very good 7-7 summer and have made huge strides competing against some of the best teams in Washington in the Vancouver Tournament. We have developed some very good depth.
We open our game season at 5A power Silverton, our first game of the season...then travel to always top 10 Eugene power Sheldon. In week 3 we are into our league schedule.
See below for the workouts - practices and activities in August. Hope to see you all soon at morning workouts Monday. Let me know if you have any questions.
Monday August 2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th (Morning workouts 8 a.m - 10:30 a.m.)
Monday August 2nd - 3rd - 5th (Youth Camp: Grades 3-8...5:15-7 p.m.)
Monday August 9th -10th - 11th - 12th (Morning Workouts 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
Monday August 9th - 10th - 11th - 12th - 13th (Training Camp! 4-6:30 p.m.)
Friday August 13th after practice - Saturday August 14th (PIL Team Activities both days...t-shirts and food provided - equipment issued)
***Official Practice Starts on Monday August 16th!! (Must be signed up on Family ID)
Monday August 16th - 17th - 18th - 19th - 20th (Official Practices 4-6:15 p.m.)
Saturday August 21st (9 a.m. Team and Individual Pictures / 10:30 a.m. Blue vs. Grey Scrimmage / Family BBQ immediately following the scrimmage).
Monday August 23rd - 24th - 25th - 26th - (Practice 4-6:15 p.m.)
Friday August 27th (PIL Jamboree at Ida B. Wells HS - TBA).
We have shared or owned the PIL league title outright the last 3 years...this year we have to prove ourselves again and earn respect...are you up to the challenge...ready to take the next step? See you on Monday!
Coach Beck
John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
Friends of Grant Football Board info
Can you Help Us?
We are really struggling to get sponsors for this season, since we will have 2 seasons in one year. Sponsorship is how we earn more than HALF of our operating budget for the football team.
How you can help!
Send us names and contact info of some solid business contacts. Either ones you know personally or places your family frequents in our community.
Email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com and we will contact them.
Thanks so much and let’s go Generals!!
Karmen von Arx
Season parent help
During the season we will need each players family to volunteer to help with various jobs and donations of food. Varsity Families are not asked to work during Varsity games unless working on the field with chain crew and is something they want to do. But there are lots of other ways Varsity parents are expected to help.
JV does help run the Varsity games.
We will be sending out a volunteer link before the first game. You can sign up then, but just wanted to put the expectation out there that more help is needed. We don’t want to burn out the ones that already help a lot.
Many hand make light work
Jobs include working the:
1. Snack Shack- JV families will be needed to man the snack shack during the Friday night Varsity games. 3-4 parents per game
2.Chain Crew- 4 dads or players to do the Chains and down markers for home Thursday JV Games and another crew for home Friday night Varsity games
3. Live stream crew- need help from anyone comfortable working a camera and equipment. We can train you and the crew is lots of fun.
Also anyone with computer and graphics help is really needed. Contact Karmen at karmenconarx@icloud.com
4. Scoreboard Operator and Announcer for Varsity Games. Fun and exciting and training available.
5. Help feeding the team- Varsity parents 3 needed for each game.
6.Providing Snacks for the team for the bus rides
7. Help with the Team Awards Night at the end of the season.
Thank you,
Friends of Grant Football
Mid-Summer Coaches Update and Important Information
Summer Camp FOOTBALL SIGN UP info:
Dear Players and Parents,
The summer off-season is off to a great start! Players have been doing an absolutely fantastic job in their off-season work in the wt. room and on the field.
We just completed our first 4 days of workouts and I will tell you the effort, mentoring of new players and the overall attention to detail has been possibly the best it ever has been. These players know how to work and build a culture.
So many outstanding young men to give a shoutout to!
Please remind the players to communicate if they can not make a workout.
Any players from any sport are welcome to participate in workouts - you do not need experience to workout or play. Just show up and work hard! All are welcome.
News items below:
Les Schwab Bowl: Our four players (Jamo / Brennick / Luke and Ajani) who participated - played a great game. Even though the North team took a loss...the bonding and memories will last a lifetime. Thank you to Coach von Arx and Coach David K-W for helping out during the game. Our skill kids participated in the first 7-7 contest at Milwaukie HS. Players did a good job and it was fun to knock the rust off.
This next week (July 12th week)
We have 7-7 at Lakeridge HS on Monday and Wednesday evening 5:45-7:15ish...and a Varsity Passing Tournament at Heritage HS in Vancouver on Saturday July 17th - check in is at 8 a.m.
Also - The Metro Area Lineman challenge is on Saturday July 17th at Hare Field in Hillsboro. All lineman are encouraged to participate...T-shirts and food will be served!
We are looking for businesses to become Friends of Grant Football Boosters. Please give us leads!
If you know a business who would like to help our student-athletes...please let our Booster President - Karmen von Arx know. Advertising packages are available (especially on the Friends of Grant Sports Network featuring the "Voice of the Generals" - Kurt Borchardt) - and we are a nonprofit entity.
Football Sign ups open
The portal to sign up for football is open. Please go to the Grant Athletic webpage - click on the clearance tab at the top...and it will pull down the registration tab - you register in Family ID. If you have questions - please contact Karmen von Arx at friendsofgrantfootball@admin.com
If any players or parents have a question - please email me @ jbeck@pps.net
Do not forget
We have OSAA mandated Moratorium week (July 26th-30th) - no workouts that week. We will resume morning workouts the week of August 2nd.
I hope the summer is off to a great start for everyone - looking forward to continuing our run of success in the City!
John Beck
Head Football Coach - Grant HS
7v7 tourney
Saturday July 17th 7v7. We have 8 teams playing.
Pool A:
Union
Central Catholic
Ridgefield
Hockinson
Pool B:
Camas
Grant
Seton Catholic
Heritage
All games will be played at McKenzie Stadium. 2205 NE 138th Avenue, Vancouver Washington. Check in is at 8AM with pool play beginning at 9AM
Each game is a 20-minute running clock
After pool play, we will take a lunch break and then start with the Championship and Constellation rounds which will be double elimination, apart from the championship game, where winner of that game will be tournament champions.
6 points per TD
1 point conversion from 5-yard line
2-point conversion from the 10-yard line
3 points per interception plus change of possession
1 point per sack plus 5-yard penalty and loss of down
Possession starts at 40-yard line going in.
3 downs to get to or cross 30-yard line for 1st down
Once you cross 30-yard line you have 3 downs to get to or cross 10-yard line.
From the 10-yard line in, you have 4 downs to score
Summer Schedule of Activities (more will be added to the friends of grant football website):
Workouts "should" be attended!!!
Summer Workouts for all high school grade levels (meet outside by the wt. room): Mondays through Thursdays 8-10:30 a.m starting July 5th - 8th / July 12th - 15th / July 19th - 22nd / August 2nd - 5th / August 9th - 13th (wt room only).
Bonding Day Retreat (pending Covid approval)
Moratorium Week (no workouts): July 26th-30th
Grant Youth Football Camp: August 2nd - 3rd - 5th (5:15-7:00 p.m.) 2nd thru 8th grade (Cost is $35)
Grant Youth Coaches Clinic: August 6th (TBA)
High School Training Camp: August 9th - 13th (4-6:30 p.m.)
Official OSAA Season Start: August 16th - 21st (4-6:15 p.m.)
Team and Individual Pictures - Scrimmage - BBQ: August 21st (TBD)
Varsity Jamboree: August 27th (TBD)
Varsity 7v7 Summer League:
Passing League: Thursday July 8th: @ Milwaukie HS 7-7 (5:45 - 7:15)
Monday July 12th: @ Lakeridge HS 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
Wednesday July 14th: @ Lakeridge 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
Saturday July 17th: @ Heritage HS (Wa) 7-7 All Day Tournament (8 a.m. check-in)
Tuesday July 20th: @ Southridge HS 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
More 7-7 to be scheduled!
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Satellite Camp @ Grant HS: Saturday July 24th (9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Cost: $50
Varsity Football Schedule:
September 3rd: @ Silverton (5A)
September 10th: @ Sheldon (6A)
September 17th: vs. McLain (PIL)
September 24th: vs. Franklin (PIL)
October 1st: @ Lincoln (PIL)
October 8th: vs Ida B. Wells (PIL)
October 15th: @ Roosevelt (PIL)
October 22nd: @ Cleveland (PIL)
October 29th: vs. Jefferson (PIL)
November 5th: 1st Round of 6A Playoffs
"ALL-IN"
Any questions - please contact me - Lets win a Title!
Introducing our New Grant Youth Football President
Grant Youth Football is excited to announce and introduce our new Youth President, DeShawn Fontleroy. We feel very lucky to have him join the program. He brings a great love and understanding of the game and has worked with Athletes of all ages in our community as a top trainer, along with many years of experience coaching youth.
As the founder of PROFORCE ATHLETICS, he specializes in problems of training — including the role of strength training, sprinting, and explosive plyometrics in athlete’s physical preparation, that has helped professional, collegiate, and high school athletes develop explosive power and jumping ability.
DeShawn is the current head sprint coach at Lincoln HS. He’s also coached junior varsity and youth football at Cleveland HS and served as an assistant volunteer at Jefferson HS in 2016. As the host of the Sports Mastery Podcast; DeShawn leads discussions centered around mental toughness, overcoming fear, developing confidence, and achieving goals for student-athletes.
BA Communications, Western Oregon University 2000
College Football, Portland State University/Western Oregon University
Professional Indoor Football: Billings Thunderbolts/Portland Prowlers
Semi-Pro Football: Puget Sound Jets/Oregon Thunderbolts
Senior Info, Youth Info and Summer Schedule!
The Grant Football Family has been so proud of our Seniors in their accomplishment of Graduating this week. They will be greatly missed and we have great hopes they will come back often to visit and volunteer!
Make sure to check out the summer opportunities at the end.
Congratulations to the following players:
Logan Going = Valedictorian.
Logan Going and Timon Davis = Oregon Football Scholars by the National Football Foundation.
Brennick Beck = Presidents and Directors Scholarship from the Oregon Coaches and Athletics Association.
Dear Players - I hope you are doing well and doing something EVERYday to get better for the upcoming season. WE made huge strides in our program during COVID because of your resilience and toughness and dedication...and leadership of the departed senior class. Now it is your turn to lead us to the next level. Being consistent in attending workouts and activities will be the key to us achieving our individual and team goals.
See below for important information:
Where to Find Football Information:
1. www.friendsofgrantfootball.com (Best up to date source!!!)
2. Grant Football on Twitter
New Coaches to our staff:
1. New Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach - David Kilpatirck-White (originally from the state of Washington high school football power - Bothel. Head coaching experience in numerous programs. Philosophy "Get the ball to the dudes in multiple and effective ways".
2. New Defensive Line Coach - Antonio Hayes. Coach Hayes is a Grant Alumni who played Defensive line at Foothills JC in California and Sacramento State University. Antonio is someone who will bring out the best in each lineman with technique and tenacity.
Coaches moving to different position groups:
1. John Taylor - Coach Taylor will move to primarily working with TE's...but, will also assist with the Defensive line.
2. Russell Millage - Coach Millage will move to Running Backs and also will be a lot more involved with game-planning - game calls.
Last Year's Seniors:
The following Seniors were chosen to play in this year's Les Schwab Bowl All-Star game on July 3rd:
1. Luke Borchardt (WR)
2. Brennick Beck (ILB)
3. Jamison Price (OLB)
4. Ajani Jones (OL)
The following Seniors are going to these colleges to continue to play football:
1. Timon Davis - University of Oregon
2. Luke Borchadt - University of Idaho
3. Brennick Beck - Western Oregon University
4. Ajani Jones - Highland Junior College (Kansas)
5. Jamison Price - Highland Junior College (Kansas)
6. Kaden Segel - Linn Benton CC (Baseball)
Summer Schedule of Activities (more will be added to the friends of grant football website):
Workouts "should" be attended!!!
Summer Workouts for all high school grade levels (meet outside by the wt. room): Mondays through Thursdays 8-10:30 a.m starting July 5th - 8th / July 12th - 15th / July 19th - 22nd / August 2nd - 5th / August 9th - 13th (wt room only).
Bonding Day Retreat (pending COVID approval)
Moratorium Week (no workouts): July 26th-30th
Grant Youth Football Camp: August 2nd - 3rd - 5th (5:15-7:00 p.m.) 2nd thru 8th grade (Cost is $35)
Grant Youth Coaches Clinic: August 6th (TBA)
High School Training Camp: August 9th - 13th (4-6:30 p.m.)
Official OSAA Season Start: August 16th - 21st (4-6:15 p.m.)
Team and Individual Pictures - Scrimmage - BBQ: August 21st (TBD)
Varsity Jamboree: August 27th (TBD)
Varsity 7v7 Summer League:
Passing League: Thursday July 8th: @ Milwaukie HS 7-7 (5:45 - 7:15)
Monday July 12th: @ Lakeridge HS 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
Wednesday July 14th: @ Grant Bowl 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
Saturday July 17th: @ Heritage HS (Wa) 7-7 All Day Tournament (8 a.m. check-in)
Tuesday July 20th: @ Southridge HS 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
More 7-7 to be scheduled!
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY Satellite Camp @ Grant HS: Saturday July 24th (9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Cost: $50
Varsity Football Schedule:
September 3rd: @ Silverton (5A)
September 10th: @ Sheldon (6A)
September 17th: vs. McLain (PIL)
September 24th: vs. Franklin (PIL)
October 1st: @ Lincoln (PIL)
October 8th: vs Ida B. Wells (PIL)
October 15th: @ Roosevelt (PIL)
October 22nd: @ Cleveland (PIL)
October 29th: vs. Jefferson (PIL)
November 5th: 1st Round of 6A Playoffs
"ALL-IN"
Any questions - please contact me - Lets win a Title!
Youth Registration is open. Please help us spread the word by emailing this to any Friends and Family, social media, neighborhood or cluster school organizations you belong to.
https://www.grantyouthfootball.com/
We really need help staffing the Youth Program. You may have more fun than you think, coaching little kids! Or coaching adults to coach little kids, or being in charge of it all!
We need help to keep Grant Youth Football going!!
Did you play Football and always dream of coaching or running the program from up top? Well now is a great time to give back to the community and get your foot in the door to the highly successful Grant Football Program by starting with our youth. Let’s get these kids back out on the fields like they deserve after this hard year. We need help to keep Football alive in our area. It can’t happen without help! This is a PPS Job.
Grant Youth Football is looking for a President to be the face of the program, a Coach of Coaches and 5/6th grade coaching staff for this Football Season.
August 9- Nov 1st. (First Game 9/11)
Job openings
-Youth President and High School Friends of Grant Football Board member, $2000 stipend. Runs the program and is more of an administrative job, needs to have good football knowledge, but more importantly, strong people skills. The face of Youth Football for the Grant Area.
-A Coach of Coaches- $2000 stipend. Organizational job to keep coaches on top of certifications, advice on running team practices, setting up for game day and working with Parents and club President. Can be a sub for coaches during games.
5/6th grade Coaching Team.
-Head coach-$2,000 stipend
-Assistant coach-$1500 stipend
-2 Volunteer coaches-priceless!
Time requirements and qualifications would be:
-Able to pass a background check
-Have a strong knowledge of Football and like teaching it
-Like working with young athletes and can keep emotions in check.
-Coaches need to be able to run 2-3, hour and a half practices a week and attend games on Saturdays, 2-3 hours (and help set up home games on games day)
-Be able to certify in (non paid) classes, all online and easy to accomplish just time needed to comply with PPS and PIL Athletics. It’s about 12 hours worth of certification, first aid, CPR, USA Football heads up training, (National Federation of High Schools certification is not required for this year) and PIL employee paperwork. (Coach of a Coaches has a little more certifying) all certifications are same for the high school and transfer over.
-Priority will be given to Grant Alumni Athletes and Parents of Players. But also looking for community members.
https://www.grantyouthfootball.com/
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Summer showcase for players interested in college looks
https://twitter.com/THENWSHOWCASE/status/1402064595162959874/photo/1
Metro Area Lineman Challenge - Saturday July 17th at Hare Field in Hillsboro. (More info coming soon)
Thank you,
Friends of Grant Football
Summer Schedule and Youth Football Help Needed!
Hello Grant Football Family,
Thanks to all who participated in the Football Awards. Please see below Summer Calendar and opportunities for athletes. Please consider joining the youth program info below. We NEED help!!
Calendar for the summer workouts and passing leagues
Summer Workouts for all high school grade levels (meet outside by the wt. room): Mondays - Thursdays 8-11 a.m starting July 5th - 8th / July 12th - 15th / July 19th - 22nd / August 2nd - 5th / August 9th - 13th (wt room only).
Bonding Camp Retreat (pending Covid approval): July 23rd - 25th (TBD)
Moratorium Week (no workouts): July 26th-30th
Grant Youth Football Camp: August 2nd - 3rd - 5th (5:15-7:00 p.m.) 2nd thru 8th grade (Cost is $35)
Grant Youth Coaches Clinic: August 6th (TBA)
High School Training Camp: August 9th - 13th (4-6:30 p.m.)
Official OSAA Season Start: August 16th - 21st (4-6:15 p.m.)
Team and Individual Pictures - Scrimmage - BBQ: August 21st (TBD)
Varsity Jamboree: August 27th (TBD)
First JV Game: September 2nd (TBD)
First Varsity Game: September 3rd (TBD)
Varsity 7v7 Summer League- Passing League: Thursday July 8th: @ Milwaukie HS 7-7 (5:45 - 7:15)
Monday July 12th: @ Lakeridge HS 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
Wednesday July 14th: @ Grant Bowl 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
Saturday July 17th: @ Heritage HS (Wa) 7-7 All Day (8 a.m. check-in)
Tuesday July 20th: @ Southridge HS 7-7 (5:45-7:15)
More contests to follow as scheduled - John
We need help to keep Grant Youth Football going!!
Did you play Football and always dream of coaching or running the program from up top? Well now is a great time to give back to the community and get your foot in the door to the highly successful Grant Football Program by starting with our youth. Let’s get these kids back out on the fields like they deserve after this hard year. We need help to keep Football alive in our area. It can’t happen without help! This is a PPS Job.
Grant Youth Football is looking for a President to be the face of the program, a Coach of Coaches and 5/6th grade coaching staff for this Football Season.
August 9- Nov 1st. (First Game 9/11)
Job openings
-Youth President and High School Friends of Grant Football Board member, $2000 stipend.
Runs the program and is more of an administrative job, needs to have good football knowledge, but more importantly, strong people skills. The face of Youth Football for the Grant Area.
-A Coach of Coaches- $2000 stipend. Organizational job to keep coaches on top of certifications, advice on running team practices, setting up for game day and working with Parents and club President. Can be a sub for coaches during games.
5/6th grade Coaching Team.
-Head coach-$2,000 stipend
-Assistant coach-$1500 stipend
-2 Volunteer coaches-priceless!
Time requirements and qualifications would be:
-Able to pass a background check
-Have a strong knowledge of Football and like teaching it
-Like working with young athletes and can keep emotions in check.
-Coaches need to be able to run 2-3, hour and a half practices a week and attend games on Saturdays, 2-3 hours (and help set up home games on games day)
-Be able to certify in (non paid) classes, all online and easy to accomplish just time needed to comply with PPS and PIL Athletics. It’s about 12 hours worth of certification, first aid, CPR, USA Football heads up training, (National Federation of High Schools certification is not required for this year) and PIL employee paperwork. (Coach of a Coaches has a little more certifying) all certifications are same for the high school and transfer over.
-Priority will be given to Grant Alumni Athletes and Parents of Players. But also looking for community members.
https://www.grantyouthfootball.com/
Individual Summer Camps
*George Fox University is hosting an Individual team camp. Info link below.
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College camps are the best way for athletes to be seen. You can contact schools that your player is interested in attending to inquire about individual camps.
We Need You to RSVP!
Grant Football Awards Banquet
Please Join Us in Celebrating Our Grant Football Players!
Sunday, May 23rd 2021 at 5:00 pm
Wilshire Park, undercover area
A light Dinner and Dessert will be served. Please bring a pack of soda or bottled water to share with the group.
Please bring your own chairs to sit on or a blanket.
We will be practicing Covid safety and sanitation protocols.
Please reply to this email with Any Questions
In the event that it rains, we will have the covered area to use.
We are asking families to limit who comes, to just player and parents and siblings that cannot be left home.
Please RSVP at this quick link so we get a good number for food.