INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES & STUDENT-ATHLETES
PROGRAM UPDATES
NEW TOUCHDOWN CLUB ONLINE APPAREL STORE
The Duluth East Touchdown Club has launched a new apparel store here. Players, parents/guardians, family members, administrators, students, and fans are sure to find gear to help show their Hound Football pride.
Did you know that when you purchase this apparel you are supporting the Touchdown Club and Hound Football? It's true. A portion of each sale is returned to the booster club and used to support the needs of the football program.
The apparel makes great birthday, holiday, and, well, any day gifts! Join the Hound Football P.A.C.K. today!
JOIN BAND: OUR NEW TEAM COMMUNICATION APP
In an effort to provide more direct and immediate communications with our players, coaches, and families, we have decided to use Band as a communications tool.
Band is a phone app that enables the coaching staff to communicate schedule updates, bus departure/arrival times, event info, and more in real time. Both players and families should join Band.
Click this link or scan the QR code below to join Band. You will need to download the Band app from the app store.
2024 FAMILY INFORMATIONAL MEETING INFO
Following is information presented during the Family Informational Meeting that was held on Wednesday, May 15. Please review these documents if you were not able to attend the meeting.
The Summary Page contains a list of required steps each student-athlete must complete to participate in the football program.
2024 SUMMER PRACTICE DATES
Our football program will have 11 practices over the summer. The practices will be an important opportunity for our players to start acclimating to our new team culture, learning new techniques, and learning our new schemes.
Following are the summer practice dates. These are official practices for our team.
Grades 10 thru 12:
June 17, 18, & 20, 8 to 11 a.m.
Grades 9 thru 12:
July 15 - 18, 8 to 11 a.m.
July 22 - 25, 8 to 11 a.m.
SUMMER EQUIPMENT RENTAL
East High School players are allowed to rent football equipment to use at summer football camps. We will soon designate a date/time and reasonable fee for renting this equipment. It likely will occur during the final week of the school year. Check back here for more information.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL CAMPS
Attending a college football camp during the summer can help improve a player's skills and get them recruiting exposure. Following are local camps to consider. Keep in mind, our team has 11 practices schedule over the summer which should be our priority.
University of Minnesota Duluth
College of St. Scholastica (TBD)
More to come...
VIRTUES OF TRACK & FIELD
The schemes our football program utilizes function best with players who have speed. Our linemen get off the ball with explosiveness and our backs move with quickness.
The best way to improve your speed is to be taught by those who teach those techniques every day - track coaches.
If our players are able, we encourage them to join the track team. Even if they have no interest in meets, they can join track to supplement their strength training.
Find more information here.
FAMILY WELCOME EMAIL
Read the welcome email from Coach Tetreault to families.
Note: The Football Family Informational Meeting is scheduled to be held in the East H.S. auditorium on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. All players (grades 8-11) and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend.
IMPORTANT LINKS
PROGRAM HANDBOOK
We encourage parents and student-athletes to review our football program handbook. This contains our standards and expectations for all involved with the program.
PLAYER QUESTIONNAIRE
Attention Student-Athletes:
Student-athletes interested in participating in Varsity, Junior Varsity, or C-Team (freshmen) football in 2024 should complete the player questionnaire.
EAST ACTIVITIES FORMS
Find forms required for participation in East activities and more information at the following links:
HUDL PRACTICE & GAME VIDEO
Our program utilizes Hudl, a web-based video editing application, to breakdown and view our practice and game video. Players who want to improve their skills and have success on the field should watch video of our practices, games, and upcoming opponents. This is an essential ingredient to our success.
That being said, in the interest of maintaining competitive advantages over our opponents, we need to ensure our video stays in our football family. Please do not share our video with anyone else.
EAST TOUCHDOWN CLUB
The Duluth East Touchdown Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and improving the sport of football at East High School. The club strives to help present equal opportunities to all who are interested in participating in the sport.
Supporters of the football program are encouraged to participate in Touchdown Club board meetings; typically held the first Wednesday of each month. We also encourage participation in fundraising and community-building activities that raise funds to support Hounds Football.
Updates regarding club activities can be found here. The club can be contacted at dulutheasttouchdownclub@gmail.com.