Our kids and communities are working together to ensure the game of football thrives in our historically great community.
The Highland Park feeder football program is a Volunteer program. We appreciate all of the time and energy that is donated to this program. Please respect that commitment as we all work towards providing opportuniti
Our kids and communities are working together to ensure the game of football thrives in our historically great community.
The Highland Park feeder football program is a Volunteer program. We appreciate all of the time and energy that is donated to this program. Please respect that commitment as we all work towards providing opportunities for our youth to have positive experiences. The program is open to interested children who will be in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grades.
OUR MISSION
The Giant Football program is dedicated to teaching basic football skills to all children meeting the medical and registration requirements. Games will be against teams from other communities, the emphasis of the league and Warrior-Giant Football is on the instruction and football fundamentals.
Our Commitment to Safety
Our program is committed to providing a fun and safe environment for kids to enjoy our beloved sport.
True change in the game of football must begin at the youth level. We understand and embrace that responsibility because it is in the best interest of our kids.
We are proud to be one of the many youth football programs actively engaged in taking steps for a smarter and safer youth football environment. Organizations like USA Football are providing a lot of resources and information to help us on this journey.
ATHLETIC TRAINER
TCYFL requires that a professionally certified athletic trained be present for all games. That individual is responsible for assessing and in some cases treating a possible injury. No coach, player, official or league representative may overrule an athletic trainer when they declare that an athlete can no longer participate in a competition.
Player Safety
Nothing is more important than the work we do to protect every young athlete involved with Warrior-Giants.
Baseline Concussion Testing - This begins with our required Baseline Concussion Testing. The key to protecting athletes from the dangers of a concussion are identifying the injury and allowing it to fully heal. For proper diagnosis, every athlete, 10 years of age and older, must have a Baseline Concussion Test (a baseline cannot be established on children under the age of 10).
These tests help physicians diagnose a concussion and identify when the injury has fully healed. We know that the greatest danger is when a concussion occurs before another has healed. It is our goal to never allow this to happen. Baseline Testing may be completed through Illinois Bone and Joint, NorthShore Health or other health providers.
For more detailed player safety and concussion information, visit this TCYFL website.
Practice Rules
Every season we begin with five days of practice without pads or contact. These practices are designed to acclimate our athletes to the rigors of practice and heat.
During this time, we teach fundamentals and take small steps towards practices in full pads and with full contact.
Once we enter our regular practice schedules, our teams are limited to eight total hours of practice. Only four of those hours may include full contact.
On very hot days, Giants follows strict guidelines regarding limited or canceled practices. Our coaches are taught to identify heat illnesses and they are instructed to always provide water breaks when needed, erring on the side of caution.
Coaches Training
Our coaches are offered training in First Aid and CPR. Every team is required to have at least one coach who is certified in this training.
Also, all of our coaches must complete USA Football’s training on heat, hydration, recognizing a concussion and properly fitting football equipment on an annual basis.
Equipment Standards
Call anytime and leave a message at (847) 712-1858. Calls will be returned after 4:30pm.
The Director will also be available in person during the season at the field during practice.
Please feel free to stop by and ask any questions you might have.
Youth Football Registration site:
Youth Football Scholarship information: Visit Home (giantsfootballfund.org)
Youth Football Interest Form:
Questions? (847) 712-1858