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SF FOOTBALL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ESPECIALLY GEARED FOR INCOMING 9TH GRADERS AND NEW PLAYERS
Q: Is there an equipment deposit in high school?
A: No, there is a fee to play football ($225.00 for freshman; $250.00 for everyone else) and some other misc. equipment that you will need to purchase, but there is no deposit required.
Q: How do I register my son for high school football?
A: Registration for the Fall season will be available in July.
Q: Do I need a physical examination to play football?
A: Yes, to participate in HS athletics you will need a current physical on file in our athletic office. Physical examinations will need to be completed every 3 years. For more information please contact Heidi Antinozzi at 213-1508; don’t wait until the last minute!
Q: What is the time commitment required to play football at SFHS?
A: There is a significant increase in the number of practices required to play high school football from 8th grade football. There is also a significant investment in the amount of training that our kids engage in during the offseason. Our firm belief is that we should pursue excellence in all things; off-season training and in-season practices in particular. Practices run every day after school in addition to the 2-a-day practices beginning in August.
Q: When does football start?
A: The first practice of the season is Monday, August 17th, 2026
Q: What times are practices?
A: The first two weeks of practice are different than the rest of the season. In the first two weeks, we will practice in the early morning to early afternoon. Recent MSHSL rules have resulted in time changes for each day so please attend fall roundup for up to date information.
Q: Are all football practices mandatory?
A: YES! Practice is a necessary element of our sport and is critical to our success. Please make every effort to schedule appointments at a time when it does not conflict with practice.
Q: When are practices?
A: The first two weeks of the season, practices will be held in the early morning and will end in the early afternoon. After the first two weeks, practices run from 2:30-5:30 (depending on each team’s schedule and needs). The freshman and B-squad team’s practice on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Some practices may finish early depending on that week’s schedule and the needs of the team.
Q: When are the freshman games and B-Squad games?
A: Games are typically played on Thursday’s beginning anywhere from 4:00-4:30. Please refer to the St Francis athletic website (http://gostfrancissaints.com/) for changes and cancellations.
Q: What if my son is behind in school and needs to pay attention to his academics?
A: The chosen path of a student-athlete is a demanding yet rewarding endeavor. Your education is extremely important to your long term success; when we talk about the student-athlete, the student always comes first. However, that can mean different things to different people; as a Saint Francis Football player you are expected to be able to be both a quality student and a quality football player. That will mean that you may have to sacrifice some free time in order to complete your homework, study for a test, or finish a project after practices, on weekends, or on days off from school. You are expected to manage your time wisely and maintain good standing in school and in football. Missing practice is detrimental to the team; therefore you may be expected to arrive at school early for study table with the coaching staff if time management becomes an issue. You are expected to attend every practice.
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