2025-2026 Football Season
Our Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) Football Program is year round, allowing coaching staff to cultivate our student athletes all year long. Summer Conditioning and Weight Training starts on June 9, 2025. We will kick off our fall season with our first ever Premiere Week on July 28, 2025, culminating with Premiere Day on Saturday August 2nd. MSD Football. Our coaches aim to instill the importance of working hard academically as well as on the field, as well as the values of good nutrition and physical health, sportsmanship, hard work, dedication and respect.
High School Football
The MSD football program offers opportunities for athletes from Freshman through Senior year, structured around Varsity and Junior Varsity(JV) teams. All freshmen are automatically included on the JV roster, providing a foundational experience. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors have the potential to participate in either the Varsity or JV programs. This system ensures both developmental participation and competitive opportunities within the MSD Football framework.
When & Where
The MSD football season commences with rigorous Summer Conditioning and Weight Training sessions from June 9th to July 25th, 2025, held daily from 7:30 to 11:30 AM Monday-Thursday with one week off (June 30th-July 4th).
Fall season officially kicks off with an exciting Premiere Week starting July 28th, culminating in a community-wide Premiere Day event on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
*All practices, summer conditioning, and weight training for both the JV and Varsity teams will be conducted on campus at MSD.
Practices
During the Summer Program, athletes are required to attend sessions Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 to 11:30 AM.
As the program transitions into the Fall season, student-athletes will then be expected to participate in practice and weight training sessions immediately following the school day, with the specific daily timing to be determined.
Games
The Fall Football program features a mix of home and away games for both JV and Varsity teams. JV games are primarily scheduled for Wednesday nights, while Varsity games typically take place on Friday nights. The JV season consists of approximately five games, whereas the Varsity season includes ten regular season games, with the potential for additional playoff games.
Costs
The combined fee for both the Summer and Fall Programs is X amount, which covers athletes' conditioning, weight training, the annual team pack, and the Gridiron Dues.
*This fee for the entire year and will be collected at the start of the Summer Program.
Equipment
During the Summer Program, athletes are required to wear white shirts, black shorts, and cleats, and must bring their own water. For the Fall Program, athletes will receive a practice jersey as part of their team pack. The school provides helmets and pads (athletes may use their own if they meet school equipment standards), as well as all other uniform components, with the sole exception of a mouthguard, which athletes must provide themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the MSD Football Team Pack? Will there be samples to try on for the the Team Pack?
While the contents of the Team Pack may vary annually, incoming freshmen can typically expect a backpack, alongside a selection of school apparel. The team pack includes items such as shirts, shorts, a hoodie, and other everyday essentials designed for player comfort and school spirit.
Will there be transportation provided to my student athlete?
Students will be provided transportation through the school for all away games.
How will communication be provided to me as a parent?
Parent updates and announcements will be sent out through the Crossbar App, ensuring timely and efficient communication. Student-athletes will receive direct communication from their coaches regarding team-specific information and updates.
Where can I purchase MSD football merchandise?
http://msdgridiron.53clothingcompany.com/
2025 - 2026 Season
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