Enfield Eagles Football
Freshman Football Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When do summer workouts begin for incoming 9th graders?
Our summer strength and speed training workouts begin shortly after graduation from middle school. For the 2023 season the first day of summer workouts will be Monday, June 19. Workouts are 8:30am - 10:30am in the EHS gymnasium.
Q. When is the first official practice of the season?
Monday, August 14th in the evening (3:45pm - 7:45pm). All players are to meet in the EHS gym.
Q. How much are the registration fees for Football?
Enfield Public Schools mandates a “Pay to Participate” fee of $100 per players. All questions and details regarding payment are directed to the Athletic Director's office (Mr. Cory O’Connell 860-253-6551)
Q. Does the Freshman Team have their own coaching staff?
Yes, the freshmen teams has dedicated, full time coaches specifically focused on skill, technique and scheme development. Coach Pablo Diaz will serve as the Freshman Head Coach.
Q. What are the playing time mandates of the freshman football program?
There are no specific play mandates at the high school like there are in youth football. However, freshman football is designed to develop young athletes in both the practice and game settings. The overarching goal of our freshmen program is not to purely compete to win games; but, more importantly, to build the skills, techniques and a love for the game for all 9th graders in preparation for JV and Varsity football.
Q. When and where are the Freshman games?
Our conference, The Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) schedules all games. Freshmen typically play a 10 game schedule with games being held on Thursday afternoons at 3:45pm
Q. What equipment is needed to participate?
Players are only asked to purchase cleats for the season, all other equipment including helmet, shoulder pads and jerseys are provided by the school.
Q. How often does the Freshman team practice and what are the practice times?
During the school year freshman practice on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and compete in games on Thursdays. Friday practices are subject to coaches discretion. All practices begin at 3:15pm and conclude at 5:30pm. At the conclusion of the school day, all players are to report to a designated location (either weight room, film room or study hall classroom) until coaches signal to begin preparation for practice.
Q. What are the eligibility standards for Freshman football?
All freshman are eligible to play upon entering the fall of their 9th grade school year. All student-athletes must maintain at least a 1.7 GPA as well as not have two F’s. Players can be removed at the end of the first marking quarter if they do not meet these academic requirements.
Q. Can my son play on the JV or Varsity team at any point in the season?
It is possible for freshman to participate in varsity and junior varsity games. Before a freshman is invited to participate at a higher level consultation will take place with both the player and the players parents.
Q. What info/permission forms need to be completed to participate?
Before any player can participate in a practice they need to have an up-to-date physical. All other information will be updated using the districts Final Forms system. Instructions will be delivered via email before the start of the season.
http://www.casciac.org/pdfs/physical.pdf
Q. I am interested in volunteering this year and would like to know what process I need to follow to pursue this.
Participation with the Gridiron Club is highly recommended for all parents of players on the team. Whether that means attending monthly meetings, volunteering on game days or helping with our fundraising and community service activities we welcome the support.
Enfield Eagles Athletic Website:
https://enfieldathletics.com/
Our summer strength and speed training workouts begin shortly after graduation from middle school. For the 2023 season the first day of summer workouts will be Monday, June 19. Workouts are 8:30am - 10:30am in the EHS gymnasium.
Q. When is the first official practice of the season?
Monday, August 14th in the evening (3:45pm - 7:45pm). All players are to meet in the EHS gym.
Q. How much are the registration fees for Football?
Enfield Public Schools mandates a “Pay to Participate” fee of $100 per players. All questions and details regarding payment are directed to the Athletic Director's office (Mr. Cory O’Connell 860-253-6551)
Q. Does the Freshman Team have their own coaching staff?
Yes, the freshmen teams has dedicated, full time coaches specifically focused on skill, technique and scheme development. Coach Pablo Diaz will serve as the Freshman Head Coach.
Q. What are the playing time mandates of the freshman football program?
There are no specific play mandates at the high school like there are in youth football. However, freshman football is designed to develop young athletes in both the practice and game settings. The overarching goal of our freshmen program is not to purely compete to win games; but, more importantly, to build the skills, techniques and a love for the game for all 9th graders in preparation for JV and Varsity football.
Q. When and where are the Freshman games?
Our conference, The Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) schedules all games. Freshmen typically play a 10 game schedule with games being held on Thursday afternoons at 3:45pm
Q. What equipment is needed to participate?
Players are only asked to purchase cleats for the season, all other equipment including helmet, shoulder pads and jerseys are provided by the school.
Q. How often does the Freshman team practice and what are the practice times?
During the school year freshman practice on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and compete in games on Thursdays. Friday practices are subject to coaches discretion. All practices begin at 3:15pm and conclude at 5:30pm. At the conclusion of the school day, all players are to report to a designated location (either weight room, film room or study hall classroom) until coaches signal to begin preparation for practice.
Q. What are the eligibility standards for Freshman football?
All freshman are eligible to play upon entering the fall of their 9th grade school year. All student-athletes must maintain at least a 1.7 GPA as well as not have two F’s. Players can be removed at the end of the first marking quarter if they do not meet these academic requirements.
Q. Can my son play on the JV or Varsity team at any point in the season?
It is possible for freshman to participate in varsity and junior varsity games. Before a freshman is invited to participate at a higher level consultation will take place with both the player and the players parents.
Q. What info/permission forms need to be completed to participate?
Before any player can participate in a practice they need to have an up-to-date physical. All other information will be updated using the districts Final Forms system. Instructions will be delivered via email before the start of the season.
http://www.casciac.org/pdfs/physical.pdf
Q. I am interested in volunteering this year and would like to know what process I need to follow to pursue this.
Participation with the Gridiron Club is highly recommended for all parents of players on the team. Whether that means attending monthly meetings, volunteering on game days or helping with our fundraising and community service activities we welcome the support.
Enfield Eagles Athletic Website:
https://enfieldathletics.com/