Duluth East H.S. Football

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF HOUND FOOTBALL

We are proud members of Minnesota Class 5A Football, Section 7, and the Northeast Red District.

FROM THE HEAD COACH

"This football program has the opportunity to write a special story. We could ascend to compete for championships on the field while utilizing football to transform the lives of student-athletes off the field. We each share the power to contribute toward that collective destiny."

Blane Tetreault

P.A.C.K. = PRIDE + ACCOUNTABILITY + COMMITMENT + KINDNESS & RESPECT

Photos courtesy of Bill Garnett

UPCOMING EVENTS

Family Meeting - Thursday, May 1, 7 to 8 p.m.; East H.S. auditorium

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Touchdown Club Spring Mixer - Monday, May 12, 6 p.m.; The Other Place Bar & Grill

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Quarterback Club - 2025 Dates TBD; at Tavern on the Hill; parents, alumni, and supporters, grab a beverage and an appetizer while joining the head coach and other coaches to review the previous week's game film and preview the upcoming game in a friendly, social environment.

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Touchdown Club Meeting - First Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., location TBA; join parents, alumni, and coaches at this football booster club meeting and social hour. Link

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Youth Football Board Meeting - Third Sunday of each month, 6 p.m., location TBA; join the meeting to discuss grades 3-8 football in Duluth. Link

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Note: For our program to fulfill its potential, we need the support of the school administration, athletic department, booster club, alumni, parents, coaches, and players. We encourage you to fulfill your role to the best of your ability by being an active participant in program-related events.

PROGRAM UPDATES

2025 GAME SCHEDULES RELEASED

Our 2025 game schedules have been released. The season kicks-off with an August 27 C-Team game versus Grand Rapids. Varsity starts the season at Rock Ridge on August 28 then hosts a new opponent, Brainerd, the following week. The Warriors are a traditional football power out of central Minnesota. The full Varsity, Junior Varsity, and C-Team schedules can be found here.

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FOOTBALL FAMILY MEETING

The annual Football Family Meeting is set for Thursday, May 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the East High School auditorium. Players (currently in grades 8 thru 11) AND their parents/guardians should attend. During this meeting the coaching staff will review the summer and fall practice schedules, off-season workout opportunities, updates about the football program, and other important topics. Please make an effort to attend this meeting. Showing up is half the battle...

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TOUCHDOWN CLUB SPRING MIXER

East High School and youth football parents/guardians are invited to the 1st Annual Touchdown Club Spring Mixer, Monday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at The Other Place Bar & Grill. This event is an opportunity to support the football program while building relationships with the booster club and other parents/guardians. Please RSVP here by April 28, if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. This event is NOT for players.

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SUMMER PRACTICE DATES

The MSHSL allows football programs to conduct 11 summer practices. Here are our summer practice dates for 2025 so you can do your best to avoid scheduling activities, vacations, etc. during these dates:

June 23, 24, 25

July 14, 15, 16, 17

July 21, 22, 23, 24

The practices will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at East High School. They will include team/positional meetings, Hound Power strength and speed sessions, and practices where players will learn our schemes and position-specific techniques.

We expect all players who will be in grades 9 thru 12 in fall 2025 to participate in these practices. These are important opportunities to improve both our team and the abilities of each player.

If a player is unable to participate in a practice due to extenuating circumstances, they should inform the head coach of the absence prior to the practice.

We will not participate as a team in the UMD football camp this summer. However, there are many good individual camps in which players can participate.

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TOUCHDOWN CLUB

In order for our football program to fulfill it's potential, we must create a culture where our players, parents, coaches, and other stakeholders regularly engage with each other. We must establish relationships with our peers that motivate the actions necessary for us to succeed. This can't only exist during the season; it should be year-round.

A good way for parents to start building these relationships is through the Touchdown Club. This is our booster club which supports our football program through fundraising and event management. Learn more about the Touchdown Club here. Then, attend a meeting to contribute to our new team culture.

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QUARTERBACK CLUB

Join Coach Tetreault and other coaches at Tavern on the Hill to review the previous week's game, preview the upcoming opponent, and to talk Hound Football. Sound like fun? Parents, alumni, and other program supporters, we look forward to seeing you there.

Next QB Club: 2025 Dates TBD

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JOIN BAND: OUR TEAM COMMUNICATIONS 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 to join Band. You will need to download the Band app from the app store.

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TOUCHDOWN CLUB ONLINE APPAREL STORE

The Duluth East Touchdown Club has an online apparel store. 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!

Shop the Apparel Store Here