September Update

Hi Generals

Last weeks Jamboree was a great warm up to the season! All Varsity and JV home games will be @ Marshall this season. We wanted to thank everyone for all the support shown as we figure out how to best advocate for a solution to fix the Grant bowl (update below).

This week both the JV and Varsity game is against Newberg, in Newberg. Thursday JV will play @ 4pm and Friday Varsity will play @ 7pm. Traffic can be hairy so plan accordingly.

We recommend bringing cash for the gate. Not sure of the exact cost to get in, but it should not be more than $10 per adult or $5 for students.   

Meals & snacks will be provided for both teams this week. JV will have a snack before their game and a meal after the game. Varsity will have a meal before they leave Grant and a snack for the bus ride home.

If you are interested in donating to support the cost of game day meals please do so soon at https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give and add “for food” in notes of the donation. 

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Snap! Raise & Fundraising

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This seasons SnapRaise campaign started this week. Our hope is this campaign is the only fundraiser where we need student athletes participation. The goal is to generate enough funds to cover our costs for the entire season. These costs include: coaching stipends, food, team activities, tutoring and much more. Please share the below QR code with family and friends who might be interested in donating!

Don’t forget about employer matches

Many companies will match donations that employees make to non-profit organizations. We recently had a family that works at Nike donate. Their $500 donation ended up being almost $2k! Many companies use Benevity and we are an available organization through that site. If your company uses Benevity please donate directly through the Benevity site and not snap! Raise. Reach out to Stephanie at admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com if you need a receipt or any other documentation from Friends of Grant Football.

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Volunteers

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All interested volunteers can sign-up for shifts here. After you sign up please e-mail Stephanie at admin@friendsofgrantfootball so she can coordinate training.

Game day

We need the below volunteer help for all games. It is so much fun to be a part of the Game!

Volunteer spots needed:

Varsity: Chains (all games still open), Score board (one game left) & Announcing (3 games still open)

JV: Chains (all games still open) & Score board (all games still open)

Moda Center Parking lot fundraiser volunteers

One of Grant Football’s main fundraisers is managing a parking lot for Moda Center event parking. The Youth and High School Friends of Grant Football Board members have been running the lot this entire year, but we now need additional volunteers. Each volunteer shift is 1.5-2hrs & all volunteers will have training. This fundraiser brought in over $20K last season and we desperately need help to keep it going!

Volunteer spots needed:

All Moda Center events (at least 2 volunteers per event)

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Grant Bowl

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Once again thank you to all the families who have e-mailed city officials, done interviews with the news stations and advocated for getting the Grant Bowl fixed.

We do not have any updates as this time, but if you want to stay updated on whats happening join Grant Bowl Community Coalition on Facebook. Also, if you have not already done so please:

1. Complete this survey from the newly-formed Grant Bowl Community Coalition. The goal of sharing this survey is to explore ways to expedite immediate repairs after a "critical safety test failure" that includes advocating for the transfer of ownership + operations of the Grant Bowl to PPS.

2. Email the following public leader: Commissioner Ryan, Parks Director Long and our city council demanding that they do better for our students and community. To demonstrate the depth of our support, we urge you to send an e-mail to the City of Portland expressing your concerns about condemning the field and the impact it will have on students. A template email has been prepared to make this process easier for you (here). Feel free to personalize the email with your own thoughts and experiences.

Urgent Action Required: It is time to rally together to save the Grant Bowl

Dear Football Parents and Community Supporters

As valued members of our football community, we are reaching out to you with an urgent request for your support. Our beloved Grant Bowl has been condemned by the city which is going to deprive our students of a vital space for sports and community connection. By not allowing Grant athletes to use the field at all, a larger group of teams than in the past will require that student athletes miss class to be bussed to other fields to practice and play games - which will negatively impact our students, our entire community and the environment.

We believe that together, as a united force, we can make a difference and ensure that our students continue to have access to the field. To achieve this, Friends of Grant Football is asking for your help in two crucial ways:

1. Complete this survey from the newly-formed Grant Bowl Community Coalition. The goal of sharing this survey is to explore ways to expedite immediate repairs after a "critical safety test failure" that includes advocating for the transfer of ownership + operations of the Grant Bowl to PPS.

2. Email the following public leader: Commissioner Ryan, Parks Director Long and our city council demanding that they do better for our students and community. To demonstrate the depth of our support, we urge you to send an e-mail to the City of Portland expressing your concerns about condemning the field and the impact it will have on students. A template email has been prepared to make this process easier for you (here). Feel free to personalize the email with your own thoughts and experiences.

Time is of the essence, as city officials are currently deliberating on this issue. We encourage you to take action as soon as possible and share this message with fellow parents, friends, and community members who share our commitment to preserving this valuable resource for our students.

Let’s show the city the strength of this football community and rally together to protect the field our students deserve to have access to. Please e-mail admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com if you have any questions. If you are looking for regular updates on this situation, join the Grant Bowl Community Coalition FaceBook group to be kept up to date on what's happening.

Thank you for standing with us.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Antipov

Friends of Grant Football President

Fall Camp Update

Grant Football Families 

This week there will be some adjustments to football practice due to the extreme weather we are anticipating this week. Practices from Monday - Thursday will be held at 11:30am on the upper turf. This will move our pre practice meeting to 10:30 am. Players who need to check out gear can do so starting at 8:00 am. Please note the attire for the practices is as follows 

Monday - Helmet + Practice Jersey 

Tuesday - Helmet + Practice Jersey 

Wednesday - Helmet + Shoulder pads + Girdle + Practice Jersey 

Thursday - Helmet + Shoulder pads + Girdle + Practice Jersey 

Attire may be adjusted to accommodate for heat. 

Practice will resume on its normal schedule this Friday unless communicated otherwise.

Reminder: You must be cleared via family ID to receive gear. If you do not have approved status on Family ID you will not receive gear until you are cleared. Athletes must also register on WarRoom. This is our platform where students will check out their gear. Players who have not created an account can do so using the following link. 

https://secure.prepwarroom.com/Access/Control

Gear check out start at 8:00am in the wrestling room. 

August Updates

Message from Coach Melson

Grant Football Families

Just like that we are in the month of August. We have spent the last eight weeks of summer preparing for our 2023 football campaign. Summer has been highlighted by different events including Team Camp, Beach Retreat (pictures below), U of O 7v7 / Lineman camp and most recently our first Beach Retreat. These various events have been great opportunities for the team to grow closer, bond, and identify team goals. During our retreat we wanted to lay a foundation using the 7 C’s. If you are not familiar with the 7 C’s they include; Culture, Contagious, Consistent, Communicate, Connect, Commit, and Care. This is a framework we can use to win in the locker room as well as on and off the field. It is important that we continue to reinforce these concepts at school, on the field and in the home. How well we master the 7 C’s will be a key indicator of our experience and success this year. 

Although the summer months are coming to a close, we still have many opportunities to become better individually and collectively. Team conditioning will resume next week with weight room and field work. Our last conditioning session will be Thursday 8/10. 

Things Coming Up:

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Parent Meeting on Thursday : This is an informational meeting for the 2023 season. It is highly encouraged that a representative of each player/family is in attendance. We will cover registration, schedule, safety, participant expectations and other topics pertinent to the season.

When/what time: 8/10 at 6:00 pm

Where: Grant High School South Forum (You can access the building via the front doors. The south forum is to the left on the south end of the building.) 

Fall camp (Mandatory Practice): All participants must be cleared prior to practice on the 14th. You can check your registration status on Family id. 

Player Clearance

• If a student has APPROVED under the approval status column, they have a current physical on file and are cleared to start sports on August 14th.

• If a student has NOT APPROVED under this column, they need an updated physical and are NOT cleared to start sports on August 14th   

• If a student has a DASH (-), they have registered and we have not checked their physical yet and their status is pending until we check.

When/time: 8/14-8/25 Monday-Friday 3p Team meeting/4pm fall camp

* If your athlete has not checked out gear they should arrive at 1pm the first day to do gear checkout

Camas Jamboree: Camp will end with a Jamboree. The Varsity and Lower Level Jamboree will happen on the same day this year.

When/What: 8/25 JV: 5pm Varsity: 6:30pm

Where: Doc Harris Stadium

Volunteers Needed

Below are a few volunteers opportunities we have this season. If you are interested in helping out please e-mail Stephanie at admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com.

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Game day

We need the below volunteer help for all games. It is so much fun to be a part of the Game!

Volunteer spots needed:

Varsity: Chains X4

JV: Chains X4 & Score board X1

Moda Center Parking lot fundraiser volunteers

One of Grant Football’s main fundraisers is managing a parking lot for Moda Center event parking. The Youth and High School Friends of Grant Football Board members have been running the lot this entire year, but we now need additional volunteers. Each volunteer shift is 1.5-2hrs & all volunteers will have training. This fundraiser brought in over $20K last season and we desperately need help to keep it going!

Volunteer spots needed:

All Moda Center events (at least 2 volunteers per event)

Friends of Grant Football Board Position

The Friends of Grant football board meets once a month. We currently have the two below board positions available.

• Treasurer X1

• Event Coordinator X1

Fundraisers

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Team Snacks and Dinners

To support players and ensure they have the essential nutrition they need before games Friends of Grant Football provides team meals before every game (both home and away). We do this for both JV and Varsity. The size of the meals depends on the length of time players have between school and game time, but we strive to ensure every athlete has some nutrition before game time. For anyone wanting to contribute to the cost of those meals please scan the below barcode and donate through our PayPal account. All donations are tax deductible.

Snapraise fundraiser is starting in August!

We are making preparations for the season and have partnered with SnapRaise to be our fundraising platform. At this time, our hope is that this campaign will be highly successful and the only fundraiser where we need our student athletes participation. Our goal is that this campaign will generate enough funds to cover our costs for the entire season. In late August players will be learning more about this fundraiser.

Spring Updates

GRANT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER REGISTRATION & spring checklist

In order to participate in a sport, all student-athletes must complete an eligibility process each season for each sport. Sign up for Grant High School Generals Football in 5 easy steps:

1) Register Online

First-time users need to set up an account. FamilyID captures all necessary information as well as waivers. Once you have an account in FamilyID, subsequent registrations are easy! UPDATE: There will be no payments or fees at this time. Fees are due after teams are formed during the individual season. When you get to the payment page, you can bypass the screen to finish your registration. We do not use Family ID for payments. Please use the link below at step #4 to access School Pay for all payments. https://pps.schoolpay.com/

https://www.familyid.com/organizations/grant-high-school

2) Physical Clearance

Sports physicals must be current for the entire season. Once a physical is on file, it is valid for 2 years from the date it is signed by the medical provider. You can pick up a Physical Clearance Form in the Athletic Department or download one here.

3) Academic Eligibility

All Freshman begin with academic eligibility for the Fall Season. For Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, eligibility for sports participation is based on GPA from the previous semester. Eligibility for all grades is then based on 1st quarter grades for the Winter season and 1st-semester grades for the Spring season. For more information, check www.pilathletics.com or www.osaa.org

4) Required Fees

Athletic fees can be paid online at www.schoolpay.com. You can also submit payment by cash, check or card in our bookkeeper’s office.

5) Join Friends of Grant Football

Joining Friends of Grant Football allows us to collectively to stay in touch as a community in support of our Grant General Football teams. The primary mode of communication is email and via the content that’s posted on the Friends of Grant Football website. Please join!

Spring Check List-

• Register on Family ID

• Update Physical information

• Complete Team Camp Registration (attached)

• Communicate any potential schedule conflicts ASAP

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!!

Please reach out if you are interested in one of the many opportunities to be a part of the Grant Football Experience and give back  to the community. 

We are currently looking for 

• Friends of Grant Football Treasurer

• Friends of Grant Football Event coordinator. (help the players have fun this season!!)

• Game Day Volunteers 

Beach Retreat help needed

We are thrilled to be heading to the teams first-ever Beach Retreat, and we need your help to make it an unforgettable experience! Get ready for a weekend of sun, sand, and fantastic team bonding as we head to the beautiful shores of Warrenton, Oregon.

What is the Beach Retreat all about, you ask? It's a chance for our players to strengthen their connections, build team spirit, and foster a positive team culture. We'll be spending three glorious days and two fun-filled nights at Warrenton High School, surrounded by the stunning coastal scenery. More details about this exciting event will be coming your way soon!

Now, here's where you come in! We are seeking parent volunteers to sign up and lend a hand during the Beach Retreat. We need your culinary expertise to help prepare and serve delicious meals for our hungry players and coaches. Rest assured, Friends of Grant football will cover all the expenses for the food, and we have a well-equipped kitchen at our disposal. However, we require volunteers to take charge of meal preparation and setup.

If you have a passion for cooking and would love to contribute to this amazing event, we would be delighted to have your help. Please reach out to Stephanie if interested. You can contact Stephanie via email at admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com or give her a call at 503-871-7501.

Remember, this is a fantastic opportunity to support our players, make new friends, and have a blast at the Beach Retreat. So put on your chef hats, grab your aprons, and join us in creating a amazing experience for our players.

Summer Calendars & Youth football clinic

Hi Generals

We wanted to let you know that spring & summer calendars are now live here. A few really important dates:

• Spring Ball starts May 30th

• U of O Lineman & Skills camp is June 16th

• WOU Team camp is June 21st-June 24th

• Daily Team strength training starts July 5th

• Passing League starts July 11th

• Team Beach Retreat is July 14-16th

• Dead week is July 24th-28th (Great week for vacations)
  
  

Youth Clinic registration is now open!

FOGF March Update

Dear Grant Football Family and Friends

We are excited to start preparing for the 2023 season. Over the last month our coaching staff has been evaluating our previous season. Our reflection and evaluation process has allowed us to refine the Grant Football experience in a positive way. We believe that providing the student athletes meaningful interactions on and off the field are a key ingredient to program success. What does program success look like? There are the obvious measurables everyone thinks about. Although wins, losses, championships, and other recognition are nice we have shifted our focus to providing experiences that enrich and grow Grant Football culture. We believe that when a positive culture is at the forefront then the wins and losses take care of themselves.

As we continue to prepare for the 2023 season we will be offering many different experiences that will establish a culture that drives expectations and beliefs. Grant is striving to build a culture that is rooted in Character Development, Connection, and Dedication. We have identified these components among others as key factors to building a culture where students, parents, coaches, and other stakeholders are “All In”.

Below you will find a calendar that outlines these experiences all the way to the start of school next September. Please review the calendar so you can make plans moving forward. It cannot be stressed enough that our student athletes care and invest in the refined culture of Grant Football. To do that they need to be present whenever possible. As always there will be schedule conflicts especially when it's time to travel or when playing multiple sports. We ask that the students keep the coaching staff (Coach Melson) informed on whereabouts and potential conflicts.

Highlighted events include:

Football Leadership Committee

It is important that student athletes get multiple opportunities to develop their leadership skills on and off the field. The leadership committee will allow students to take active roles within the football program while developing positive skills in the process. The leadership committee aims to empower our students to lead by taking time to hone impactful leadership skills through workshop opportunities.. Players interested in assuming captain positions or being included in decision making must be a part of the leadership committee to be considered.

Moms Night

The Grant Football is always looking to grow our football family. The only way to do this is to increase participation.. Understandably some families may have some reserves of their student athletes participating in full contact sports. We often run into the excuse from students “My mom won’t let me!” Mom’s night is geared toward providing information and answering questions about the sport of Football. Whether you are a part of the youth or high school program we encourage you to join us to break down safety stigmas of football participation.

Youth Clinics

This offseason Grant Football will strive to provide more opportunities for our youth athletes to build their skills and aspects of culture. Youth clinics are a great way for our students to get out of the house and have some fun while building skills and relationships with teammates and coaches. Stay tuned for more information as there will be a series of youth clinics starting in April.

Spring Ball

We are about 100 days away from the start of 2023 Spring Football. Eligible student athletes will engage in two weeks of padded and non padded practices leading up to finals. These practices are an opportunity for student athletes to hone fundamentals and get evaluated for Summer Development. Springball will include two college campus experiences. U of O day Camp and 7v7 Tournament, and Western Oregon Team Camp. These activities are usually some of the most talked about experiences of our season for students.

Beach Retreat

This year we will have our inaugural annual Beach Retreat. The Beach Retreat is a bonding opportunity for the players to become more connected and build aspects of team and culture. We will spend 3 days and 2 Nights in Warrenton, Oregon at Warrenton High-School. More details about Beach Retreat coming.

U of O Lineman + Skills Day Camp

This will be the second year that we take a group down to Eugene,OR. The U of O 7v7 and Lineman Skills Challenge was one of the highlighted experiences of the year last season. Skill players will compete in a 7v7 tournament during the day as well as the lineman in a skills challenge. Players will also get the opportunity to tour U of O’s state of the art facilities, as well as meet players and coaches. This is a great opportunity to get on a college campus and get a taste of what collegiate sports are like.

Team Calendars (March-June)

Summer calendars July-August will be updated Here soon.

Moda Center Parking lot

We have been given an amazing opportunity to manage event parking at a Moda Center area parking lot and the funds go to Grant Football. The Youth and High School Friends of Grant Football Board members have been running the lot this winter, but we now need additional volunteers. Please e-mail Stephanie at admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com if you are interested in volunteering. Each volunteer shift is 1.5-2hrs.

FOGF September Update

Happy September!

We are excited to wrap up fall camp session and kick of the 22’ football season this week. The team has spent the last two weeks practicing and preparing to represent our program families and community. I am excited to start the next chapter in our journey as we gear up for another school year. Please see below for camp recaps and important upcoming dates and information.

August Recap

Youth Camp

Thank you to our Grant Youth Families for attending this year youth camp in the bowl. We were able to host more than 50 youth athletes who spent 4 days learning football fundamentals and techniques. Bridging the gap between our two programs is a top priority for me as a head coach. These opportunities allow us to build and strengthen relationship between current a future Generals. We look forward to continuing to support the youth program in their season and development this season.

Fall Camp 

Fall camp begun on August 15th for more than 75 Grant Student Athletes. This has been one of the most productive fall camps I have witnessed in the last 8 years that I have been coaching at Grant. The student athletes have been able to spark a culture shift that is centered around hard work, discipline, and accountability. It is the foundation that has been laid during this camp that will determine our success and failures as a team. I am excited to build on top of the foundation they have laid as a unit. 

Fall camp concluded with our first opportunity for competition with the PIL Jamboree. The Generals had a successful “dress rehearsal” against opponents Franklin and Lincoln. The General’s offense was able to generate 5 touchdowns while keeping opposing offenses to just 1 score. A highlight of the jamboree was the number of different players who were able to play and contribute to overall team success.

The lower level team shared similar success in their own jamboree on Saturday. Their ability to execute and compete was great to see. Looking forward to seeing this group continue to grow and compete as a unit.

2022 Season

Below you will find important information for the 22 season including schedules (subject to change) and important reminders for families and friends.

First game Information:

Due to the shortage of officials there will be some untraditional changes to the Varsity and JV schedules. Our first Varsity contest will be played in the Grant Bowl September 1st at 4:15.

There will be limited bleacher seated. Bringing your own chair is highly recommended.

Admission: $6 for Adults, $2 for students with ID

Entry Points: See map for details. Students will be asked to enter near the third base dugout of the baseball field. There will be two other entry points, the northwest corner of the field off 33rd and the southeast corner of the field off US Grant Pl. 

Games Schedule 

(Concessions provided by Grant Booster Club)

Varsity Schedule:

9/1 vs Newberg 4:15

9/9 @ Southridge 7pm

9/16 vs Ida B Wells 7pm (Marshall)*

9/23 @ Jefferson 7pm

10/7 vs Lincoln (Marshall)* 7pm

10/13 vs Cleveland (Marshall)* 7pm

10/21 @ McDaniel 7pm

10/28 @ Roosevelt 7pm

JV Schedule:

This year the lower level will be using a new format to help remedy the official shortage. Lower level league games will be played the following Monday following the Varsity Contest. For example, when Varsity plays Ida B Wells on September Friday the 16th the lower level will play the following Monday 9/19. This format will ensure there are officials at each contest. This will also give a clear idea of how many quarter swing players will have after the Varsity contest.

9/2 vs Newberg 4 pm (Bowl)

9/12 vs Southridge 4pm (Bowl)

9/19 @ Wells 

9/26 vs Jefferson 4pm (Bowl)

10/3 @ Lincoln 7:30pm (Wells Hs)

10/10 vs Franklin 4pm (Bowl)

10/17 @ Cleveland 4pm

10/24 vs McDaniel 4pm (Bowl)

10/31 vs Roosevelt 4pm (Bowl)

Transportation: 

All students’ athletes will be transported to and from every game via district transportation. It is policy that every student athlete returns to campus with the team after each contest. Students are not permitted to transport themselves or others to and from games. Students can be picked up outside of the locker-room after returning on district provided transportation.

Interested In Volunteers?

Each Home game we are responsible for providing volunteers to help with chains, scoreboard and announcing. It is so much fun to be a part of the Game!  If you are interested please e-mail Stephanie at: admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com

Fall Practice 

As we move into the school year the practice plan and schedule will be as follows.

Varsity 

Monday -Thursday 4-630

Post-Game (Varsity Players) Meeting/Recovery Saturdays 9am-11:45am 

JV 

o   Tuesday – Thursday 4-630

o   Post-Game Meeting/Recovery Friday 4-5:30

Important Links 

OSAA Team Page 

https://osaa.org/teams/46466#tabs-V

Team Pictures 

https://www.foreyesphotos.com/f335436513

Team Apparel Store 

Check out our online team store!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/EUCcVhtrJN

Volunteer help is needed for Game 1

Volunteers

We REALLY need volunteer help for next weeks varsity game (9/1 & 4:15pm) in the Grant bowl. It is so much fun to be a part of the Game!

Volunteer spots needed:

• scoreboard person

• 4 for Chains

• 1 announcer

If you are interested please e-mail Stephanie at: admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com

FOGF August Update

Dear Grant Football Family and Friends;

As moratorium week comes to an end and we transition to August we hope you have had the opportunity to spend time with your family and loved ones. Football activities will be resuming this upcoming week (Aug 1). Please see below about upcoming events and important dates to highlight on your calendar.

July Highlights 

Summer workouts 

The High School and Youth programs have both put in a tremendous amount of hard work on the field and in the weight room over the last few weeks of the summer. It has been a great experience for the staff to get to know new and familiar faces within the youth program. Even more importantly it has been a great opportunity to strengthen the connection between the two programs and create a more cohesive and inclusive environment. We look forward to continued success as we engage in the last weeks of summer training. 

Lineman Challenge 

Summer is often filled with a lot of opportunities for skill players to compete with other schools over the course of the summer. Oftentimes this means that our interactions with our lineman can be limited to just in person workouts on campus. One of the few opportunities that this group gets to engage in is the lineman challenge. This year we took a group of lineman to compete in the Union Titans Annual Lineman Challenge in Camas Washington. In this event our student athletes got to represent our program by competing in different events against other schools. These events include 8 man sled relay, Bench Press, Tire Flip Relay, Farmers Carry, Figure 8 hoops, and Tug of War. This was a great opportunity for us to compete and continue to build aspects of teamwork and cohesiveness. The Generals took 2nd overall just missing the 1st place mark by half a point. This only sheds light on the type of athletes we have and the potential they can reach this season. I am looking forward to watching these young men compete on and off the field.

Shout out to Gabriel’s Bakery!

The Generals want to extend a huge thank you to Gabriel’s Bakery for supplying the student athletes with a meal after summer workouts. These were some of the softest bagels I have had in a long time. Be sure to check them out here! 

Important Dates in August 

Summer workouts

Summer workouts will resume the week of August 1 in The Bowl. Tuesday and Thursday are still open for youth athletes who can attend. This will conclude the youth sessions for our young Generals. During the week of the 8th we will complete the end of the summer training for highschool athletes.

Youth Camp 

The Highschool staff and athletes will host our Annual Youth Camp the week of the 8th. Camp will be from Monday through Thursday in The Bowl from 4pm until 6pm. This is a great opportunity to get our youth athletes prepared for their season while getting the opportunity to learn the Grant Generals Brand of Football. Electronic Registration forms (preferred method) are available here. You can also register on site prior to camp start time. Camp fee is $30 per athlete (scholarship funds may be available but are limited.) Please make checks payable to Friends of Grant Football. Registration and check in table will be available 45 minutes before the beginning of camp. On the last day of camp there will be a BBQ for camp participants and workers.

Fall Camp 

Highschool Fall camp will begin on August 15th. For athletes who are registered and cleared practice will begin at 4pm in The Bowl. Please make sure that you or your student athlete is cleared for participation. Those who are registered but not yet fully cleared should have received an email from our athletic office with next steps for clearance. If you are not sure if you or your athlete is cleared you can check with the AD office or with Coach Melson.Those who are not fully cleared by the 15th will not be allowed to participate in practice or check out gear. Follow this link to register your student athletes. For athletes who have not gotten the opportunity to check out gear they can do gear check Aug 15th  from 1-2:30 on campus. Fall camp will conclude with the PIL Jamboree on the 26th of August. Details still to come.

Opening Game 

We are extremely excited to be able to host our first home game of the season in The Bowl against the Newberg Tigers! This game has been moved up to Thursday September 2nd (Due to official shortage) at 4:15pm. This is a unique experience for both the players and the community, it will be an event that you don't want to miss! You can find our full season schedule here on the OSAA website.

Remembering Alex Castagnoli 

The Grant Football Family and Community are saddened to learn of the passing of fellow General Alex Castagnoli. Alex was a bright light within our program and community. He will be missed by his coaches, teammates, mentors and teachers within the Grant community. If you knew Alex you knew he had a contagious smile and a genuine personality. Alex’s funeral will be held at Little Chapel of the Chimes on Aug 6th from 12pm - 4pm. 

SnapRaise fundraiser is starting in August!

We are making preparations for the season and have partnered with SnapRaise to be our fundraising platform. At this time, our hope is that this campaign will be highly successful and the only fundraiser where we need our student athletes participation. Our goal is that this campaign will generate enough funds to cover our costs for the entire season. In late August players will be learning more about this fundraiser. Below are more details:

Important links 

Fall Registration 

Physical Form 

Grant Football Calendar 

Friends of Grant Football Website

Varsity Schedule 

Are you following us on social media? Be sure to follow our pages to get the full Grant Football Experience with updates and inside looks of the program.

Twitter:Grant_fb

Instagram: Grant.Football

Facebook: Friends of Grant Football

FOGF June Update

Happy Summer Generals!

Summer workouts start next week 💪 & we are another month closer to Football Season!!! The Friends of Grant Football board and your coaches are working hard on preparing for next season. To help make sure the season goes as smoothly as possible we are looking for sponsors and volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in supporting, please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com or call Stephanie at (503) 871-7501.

Message from Coach Melson

Dear Grant Football Family and Friends

As the weather turns I hope you are enjoying the sun and enjoying time with your loved ones. Our spring ball session is coming to an end this week. I am excited that our student athletes were given the opportunity to participate in Spring Ball practice as well as the WOU Team football camp. These are the experiences that lay the foundation of a season of success on and off the field. Forty of our student athletes were able to attend camp this year. They got to engage in skill development with college coaches and athletes on a college campus. Aside from football specific elements we were also able to engage in team bonding and building activities. Some camp highlights included 4 of our student athletes who were recognized by making the All Camp Team list: 

Zamani Harris - Muldrew: Defensive line

Chuck Bohart: Offensive Line

Jayden Moses: Linebacker/Tightend

Milan Clark: Defensive MVP

We look forward to continuing the tradition of team camp next year hopefully doubling attendance and participation. It is truly an experience that players will remember for years and years to come and can be a catalyst for team success.

There is one activity left on the schedule that will conclude our Spring Session. This Friday (6/24) our Varsity members have been invited to the University of Oregon to compete in a 7v7 competition. Our athletes will get the opportunity to tour the U of O campus and meet campus staff and team personnel. This is a great opportunity for players to get in front of coaches and play inside one of the premiere collegiate football venues Autzen Stadium. Those who are participating should have received information about the competition and visit. Special thanks to Friends of Grant Football sponsoring our student athletes in this event.

As the month of July approaches I want to make sure you are reminded about the important dates and deadlines.

Summer workouts for highschool student athletes will begin next Monday June 27th at 8:30. We will meet every week Monday - Thursday on the turf at 8:30 ending around 10:30. 

Youth Athletes will join us every Tuesday and Thursday starting the week of July 4th. Youth athletes should be signed up with their program. Athletes who are living in a dual enrollment boundary with Jefferson will have to be released from the Jefferson cluster to participate with Grant or will automatically be enrolled with the Jefferson Youth Cluster. I am waiting for more information about this process.

Our High School 7v7 schedule will start the week of July 4th as well. Please refer to the summer calendar for updates and locations. Times and locations are subject to change and I will keep you updated if things change. 

Ice Cream Social: We will be hosting a 7v7 competition in the Grant Bowl on July 12th at 6pm. At the end of this competition we will be hosting an Ice Cream social for all players and families on the youth and Highschool level. This will be a great opportunity to meet coaches and players, ask questions and mingle with the Grant community. There will also be an informational agenda for youth participants and families. Please mark this event on your calendars.

Moratorium Week is the week of July 27th. There will be no activities or contact this week per OSAA rules. WE will resume with the schedule the week after.

Youth Camp will take place the week of August 8th. (More details to follow)

One of my goals this year is that we maximize participation in our program. I have a goal of reaching at least 90 participants this year in our program. Currently we have 60 signed up. If we can reach this goal we can get back to having three true levels of football at Grant. This will give our players the most opportunities to play and develop having all three levels. Please register if you have not done so already. There is a big need for incoming freshmen to register as we need to anticipate scheduling and coaching needs. If you know anyone who may be on the fence or thinking about registering, have them reach out to me ASAP. Links for registration and clearance will be included in this email.

Fall Registration 

Physical Form 

Grant Football Calendar 

Friends of Grant Football Website

As always feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Go Generals 

-Coach Melson

Big Congrats to Max von Arx, Jayden Moses and Marshune Waters for being selected to the Les Schwab Football All Star, State Game North vs South. You can buy tickets at this link. Game is July 2nd at Linfield College. Click the link to purchase tickets → http://www.lesschwabbowl.com/

Team Calendars

Grant Youth Update

We have 34 kids signed up for Grant Youth Football and we hope to see that number more than double during July.  We encourage parents and kids who are still considering to go out for football to attend the Ice Cream Social - July 12th, 7pm at the Grant Bowl.  GYF Coaches, myself,  as well as Coach Melson will be there to discuss safety, practice schedule and time commitment.  We are updating the instragram weekly, so please follow us @grantyouthfootball .

Go Generals!

Trent

(503) 781-8833

FOGF (almost) June Update- Important Dates!

Hello Generals! Please see below for IMPORTANT information and dates from Coach Melson.

Dear Grant Football Families,

I can't express enough how grateful I am as we begin the next chapter of Grant Football. The support is very much appreciated and I continue to feel the love from Generals Nation. As we move closer to the start of our Spring Ball Season I will continue to keep you updated on team calendar events and new information. It is important that all football players make as many events as possible, especially Team Camp. Please see below important updates and reminders. 

Parent Meeting 

• The parent meeting scheduled for Friday 5/27 has been rescheduled. We have decided to switch this date as there are alot of families who will potentially miss as they take off for the holiday weekend. We have moved this meeting to after our first non padded practice on 5/31 at Grant Highschool. Meeting will start at 5:30. It is encouraged to have at least one parent or guardian at this informational meeting next tuesday.

Fall Registration 

• All fall registration is now open. Please make sure you start this process as soon as possible. Athletes who are not cleared before fall camp will not be allowed to participate in practice or team competition. Athletes also need a current physical on file to participate in team camp. If you are not sure if your physical is current please check family ID.

• Youth registration is also open. You can follow this link to register your youth student athlete.

Spring ball

• Please be sure to review the team calendar as Spring ball activities are approaching quickly. 

• Spring ball practice 

  • Non Padded practices and meetings start next week 5/31 and end 6/7 (no practices on final days). All athletes who are attending team camp are expected to be present at these practices/meetings. Those who cannot attend should communicate with coach Melson ASAP.

  • Padded Practices will start on 6/13 in preparation for Team Camp. Gear check will be the prior week. All athletes planning on attending team camp will be expected to attend all Padded Spring Practices. These practice times are from 4-6

  • Incoming Freshman

    • Incoming and new players are also invited to all Spring Ball activities be sure to register on Family ID as soon as possible.

  • Team Camp 

    • We are heading to Western Oregon Team Camp on June 17th. This is a great opportunity for our team to travel and engage in activities that will help us establish culture, identity, and cohesiveness. All athletes who do not have schedule conflicts are expected to join us at team camp. We will return on June 20th at the Grant campus. All athletes will be able to ride the bus to and from camp

    • Camp Registration form can be found attached to this email. We will receive a team discount if we have at least 50 athletes registered. Those who may need financial support reach out to Coach Melson to explore your options. Once your registration is complete be sure that Coach Melson receives your registration in either electronic or hard copy. Camp fees will be paid when we arrive on the 20th of June.

    •  Although this is not a mandatory event it is highly encouraged that your student athlete does not miss team camp please contact coach Melson with questions ASAP

  • U of O 7v7/Lineman Camp

    • There is a new event that has been added to the Summer calendar. We were invited to 7v7 and lineman camp at The University of Oregon on 6/24. This will be a great opportunity for students to visit the Oregon Campus, meet the Oregon coaching staff, and compete against various teams in Autzen Stadium. This will not be an all team event as we will be taking only Varsity players. Players who will be attending will receive more information about this event in the future. Please mark on your calendar.

  • Spring Ball Activities will conclude with the U of O camp. With Summer activities starting the following week. I will be sending more information about the summer schedule in June. 

    • All youth athletes will be invited to team workouts starting July 5th. Youth athletes will be invited to attend all summer workouts on Tuesday and Thursdays in the Grant Bowl. Summer workouts start at 8:30 am. Youth players must be registered to participate.

    • There will also be a Ice Cream Social event for all Grant Football Players (youth and highschool) after 7v7 activities on 5/12

We are looking for Volunteers!!!!

• Please reach out if you are interested in one of the many opportunities to be a part of the Grant Football Experience and give back  to the community. 

• We are currently looking for 

  • Friends of Grant Football President (Biggest Current Need)

  • Youth Coaches (paid)

  • Game Day Volunteers 

If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering please reach out to Coach Melson ASAP

Spring Check List-

• Register on Family ID

• Update Physical information

• Complete Team Camp Registration (attached)

• Communicate any potential schedule conflicts ASAP

As always, do not hesitate to contact Coach Melson with any questions. Activities are approaching fast and it is imperative that all families and participants are clear on events and team expectations moving forward. If we continue to focus on the positive experiences we provide our students success will continue to find our football family. 

Go Generals!

Coach Melson 

amelson@pps.net 

Calendar-

Youth Update:

Youth registration is open and we have some exciting news for the 3rd-8th graders to get prepared for the fall season.  Coach Melson is opening up the high school summer workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30am-10:30am at Grant Bowl for youth players, starting Tuesday July 5th!  These workouts are non-contact and focused on speed, agility, and fundamentals.  This is a great opportunity to get the kids moving in the morning, as well as spend time with the Grant High School players and coaching staff.  I would like to emphasize the importance of registering for youth football EARLY - do not wait until July and August.  Many youth programs close registration after May as it is important to know how many players you have for proper season preparation - equipment, coaches, etc.  We will leave registration open as long as reasonably possible, but we certainly do not want to have to push players to other districts because we already have enough for 1 team but not quite 2 in a certain division.   So please get on it!

Youth Registration is open. Please help us spread the word by emailing this to any Friends and Family, social media, neighborhood or cluster school organizations you belong to. 

https://www.grantyouthfootball.com/

We really need help staffing the Youth Program. You may have more fun than you think, coaching little kids!  Or coaching adults to coach little kids, or being in charge of it all! :)

Go Generals,

Trent

Big Congrats to long time Grant High School Football and Track and Field Coach, Eric von Arx for receiving the honors of Assistant Coach of the Year, from the State of Oregon Athletic Coaches Association. We have been fortunate to have him as a part of our athletes lives and are very proud to have him as a part of the fantastic coaching staff at Grant. Thanks for Everything Coach Eric!

Please spread the word to other friends and families that you can find the most up to date information on our website and calendar at www.friendsofgrantfootball.com. If you have any questions please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com

FOGF May Update

Happy Spring, Generals!
We’ve been eagerly awaiting word of our new head coach and are so excited to announce the hiring of Alex Melson as the new Head Football Coach of Grant High School! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Melson played defensive back at Western Oregon University from 2008 through 2012 and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Minor in Health.  During his time as a student-athlete at Grant, he was a two sport athlete, where he earned All-City and All-State honors in Football. This past school year, he was hired at Grant to teach in the health and PE department.  

Alex and his family are excited to continue their work within the Grant community and look forward to building on the rich tradition of Grant football while strengthening partnerships within the community.

Announcing
New Head Coach
Alex Melson!

Alex is a Grant alum with 8 years of coaching experience starting back in 2014 at Grant, and was the defensive coordinator the last 4 seasons at Grant. 

Message from Coach Melson

Dear Generals Nation,

I am honored to be named the next Head Football Coach at Grant High School. It has been a privilege to be a part of the Football program for the last 18 years as a player and coach. I have experienced first hand the lessons that can be afforded to student-athletes through athletics and specifically football. These experiences have provided a framework for myself and others to learn and grow as positive members of society.  

This new role will allow me to continue my mission in providing positive and impactful experiences for the student athletes from all demographics in the Grant community. I look forward to building on the foundation that has been laid by past players, coaches, and alumni who have put their blood, sweat, and tears into the rich culture here at Grant Highschool. 

There is a lot of work ahead as we try to establish a new culture and approach to the game. I am excited to lead that effort with the support of my staff, school/community members, parents, and all supporters of Grant High School Athletics. As long as we continue to focus on the meaningful experiences we provide for our student athletes we will continue to experience success on and off the field.

Thankyou for your warm welcome and thank you for your support. The future is promising for Grant Football and together we will ensure that the next chapter will be one to remember.

Go Generals 
Coach Melson

Team Calendars-

Youth Update-

Grant Youth Football Registration is now live on the website! www.grantyouthfootball.com.

Please spread the word and sign up early as we plan for the season. We are offering 3rd/4th Rookie Tackle, 5h/6th Tackle, and 7th & 8th tackle. We may be able to field a 7th grade (JV) team as well as an 8th grade (Varsity) team, if we get enough interest. Stay tuned for youth football summer camp schedule and follow us on instragram at @grantyouthfootball

IMPORTANT Generals News, PLEASE READ!

Thank you Coach Beck for 4 awesome years of service and dedication to the Grant High School Football program, you will be missed!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Special announcement-

Friends of Grant football has learned that after four very successful years with the Grant Generals, Coach John Beck is stepping down as Head Coach of Grant Football. We thank Coach Beck for his tremendous leadership and dedication to the program and all Grant students.

Coach Beck brought 40 years of coaching experience to the student-athletes at Grant High School and has had incredible success as the Head Football Coach. The Generals attained a 15-2 in-league record during his tenure. Even more remarkable than his winning record is the positive difference he has made in the lives of countless young students at Grant High School.

This announcement follows the Grants Generals’ 4th consecutive year as PIL football champions, becoming the first school in PIL history to be named champion four years in a row! We are saddened to see Coach Beck go on the heels of this great accomplishment and thank him for the progress and passion he brought to the program. We sincerely wish Coach Beck the best in his future endeavors.

PPS will announce the new head football coach for the Grant Generals in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for announcements and updates. Friends of Grant Football will continue to support the program, students, and coaches into this new and exciting future.

Go, Generals!
⭐⭐⭐⭐

We will miss you Coach Beck! Thank you for your time, talent, and dedication to the Grant Football Program!

FOGF February Update

Happy February Generals!

Another month closer to Football Season! 🥳 Please spread the word to other friends and families that you can find the most up to date information on our website and calendar at www.friendsofgrantfootball.com. If you have any questions please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com

Coach Becks Update:

Dear Players - Parents - Coaches and Community Members

Here is some information and updates before we head into March and spring break. 

We have had about half of our returning players stop in for their football evaluations - players and parents please make sure we take care of this sooner rather than later. :)  We still do not have all players involved in off-season physical development (i.e. - lifting - agility drills - speed work, etc.). Just having weights in your garage or basement or going to lift at a gym on your own is not what we are looking for. Players "should" be in either speed-strength (Beck's class) class, or working with Coach Melson (MSP) or at the very least participating consistently in early bird (6:45 - 8 a.m. M-W-F) football workouts with Coaches Millage and Dyer. Proper training reduces the chance for injury and "owies" during a sports season. Continuing with this training "in-season" is also very important. Given this...we also understand because of the potential limitations to transportation and our school not offering training to freshmen (other than PE) - this need is tough to do for some. However...if it is important - people usually "find a way" if possible.

We will be having a Senior player meeting soon to get everyone on the same page heading into the spring. If a player is not playing baseball (we have the best baseball program in the state!)...then we really want to encourage them to participate in track and field. A player will get the very best training to further their physical development. (All players still playing football in college from Grant HS in the last four years all have participated in track!).  Besides track - there are opportunities in LaCrosse and Rugby in the spring as well. We want players competing in multiple sports in the spring.

*Winter visits by college staff to high schools are over...but we have quite a few scheduled visits in the spring to watch our players participate in spring practices (late May to June). 

*Look for info on a Spring "Signing Day" coming soon for incoming 8th graders and Grant Youth players.

*The summer 7-7 schedule and Lineman challenges are starting to take shape. 

*Good news! We heard from our district that we will be allowed to participate in a team camp and a retreat (overnight)!  More information on that is coming soon. (Cost of Team Camp is approximately $235-$250). 

*Good luck to our Basketball players and Wrestlers heading into the playoffs - District and State competitions!

If there are any questions - please contact me,

John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803

Thank you to the fabulous John Davenport at Foreyes Photography

If you want to check out some amazing photos of our Generals, check these out!

Wrestling Photos: Click Here
Basketball Photos: Click Here

Working with Coach Melson- If you are able to and interested in getting extra work in check out the MSP Group Performance Schedule below. Coach Melson has sessions before and after school. MSP is just a few blocks from Grant High School. Visit www.melsonspeedandperformance.com or click the link below for more information.

Grant Youth Football Update-

Grant Youth Football needs YOUR help!! We are looking for coaches and assistant coaches for the 2022 season.  GYF is looking at a substantial increase in participation in 2022 and may be adding a JV (7th grade) team, in addition to the 8th grade team.  Woohoo!!! The current 6th grade class appears to be doing a really great job recruiting friends for this coming season. Having two teams at this level will ensure more playing time for all.   If you have interest in helping coach, or know someone who might, please reach out to youth president, Trent Carpenter at  (503) 781-8833.

Last, but certainly not least- everyone's favorite subject- fundraising! Friends of Grant Football is looking for new businesses’ to partner with for this coming Football season. If your business, or another business you know,  is looking to support our Generals while getting the added benefit of fabulous marketing (thanks to our awesome live stream crew) reach out to Nikki at 503-750-4094. We can develop a marketing plan that brings success to both parties. 

Go Generals!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Happy New Year Generals! January Update

Hello Generals and Welcome to 2022!

The Friends of Grant Football board and your coaches are working diligently in the background to make next years season a great success. As you may know, Football is the most expensive sport. If your business is interested in a marketing partnership with Friends of Grant Football or if you know another business that would be, please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com or call Nikki at (503) 750-4094.

Coach Beck’s update:

Dear Parents and Players:

Congratulations to our two All-State Football Players!
Senior, Max von Arx - OLB
Junior, Jayden Moses - ILB

We have had quite a few of our players working hard in Rugby, Wrestling and Basketball this winter. Participating in multiple sports is a key element in a player's development. All of our returning lineman starters are wrestling for example. The sacrifice and dedication will pay big dividends next season.

We have had a number of schools stop in and visit our campus so far this year or are scheduled to make a visit: UCLA / Oregon State University / Western Oregon University / Central Washington University / Weber State University / Southern Oregon University / Whitworth University / Lewis and Clark University and Pacific University.

Players are reminded to work hard on their academics as we inch closer to the end of the semester. If you need help...PLEASE let myself, Coach Melson or Dyer know - and we can find you the support you need.

A shout out also to the younger players that have been working diligently and consistently with Coach Melson after school. You are getting the very best training - it will definitely pay off in your development!

A few players have stopped by to go over their football evaluation. Please stop in and see Coach Beck if you have not done so already. This is for ALL returning players! (Freshmen - Juniors) (There are 12 categories that are evaluated...for example: academics - physicality - dedication - etc.).

We are excited to watch some of our skill guys as they get ready to participate in the annual 7 on 7 circuit competitions. Good luck to those participants!

If a player or parent has any questions - please contact me.

Coach Beck

John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803

Speaking of workouts with Coach Melson-

If you are interested in getting extra work in check out the MSP Group Performance Schedule below. Coach Melson has sessions before and after school. MSP is just a few blocks from Grant High School. Visit www.melsonspeedandperformance.com or click the link below for more information.

Click here to schedule a work out with Coach Melson!

Grant Youth Football Update-

Grant Youth Football needs your help! We are looking for coaches for the upcoming season. We are expecting an increase in numbers after a successful 2021 season and hope to add a JV team (7th grade) as well. We are looking for head coaches and assistant coaches. Additional administrative positions are available as well. Please contact Trent Carpenter, GYF President. trent.carpenter.gyfootball@gmail.com or 503-781-8833 for more information!

Grant Football- Banquet success, Coach Codys Birthday + more!

What a turn out! On Monday we were able to host our annual Football Awards banquet, honoring our 83 Varsity & JV athletes. It takes some work to put on an event like this, but we believe it is well worth the effort to honor these young men who have worked so hard this season! We would like to thank the parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, students, athletes, coaches and more who took the time to attend the event. A special thank you to Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe for donating dinner for all 200+ attendees!

Check out the video that was played at the banquet! 🤩

A message from Karmen & Eric Von Arx:

It’s so bittersweet to be writing my last note to the Football Program. A few years ago Eric and I were talking to some friends about our experience with inner city High School sports. They had an impression of what it might be like, and they couldn’t have been more off. We have loved our experiences with the families and players and all the excitement that football brings with it. It’s a sport that welcomes all levels of different skills to play. Any and all shapes and sizes come together. It really is such a great uniter. Add the diversity of our student athletes and you have a fantastic learning ground for acceptance and camaraderie. I am grateful for the coaches, the board and the parents of our players that are raising such fine young men. We feel lucky my son had the experience to play with all of them. My husband has loved coaching these kids (more than you know!)  and I have especially loved being a part of all the goings on for the team and with the board who I will miss terribly. Many big wishes for Grants Football future success that are bound to happen. 

Our most sincerest thanks to you all,

Karmen and Eric von Arx. 

Ps here is the iCloud link to the video we played at the banquet. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0c7P-Fyrhz_KjW5Yhep_cQhsw

And for pictures you can go to the Resource link at Friendsofgrantfootball.com

We’re all going to miss Karmen & Eric Von Arx! They’ve given tremendously throughout the years to the program and our athletes. Their presence will be missed. 🥺

A message from Coach Beck:

Dear Parents and Players:

Returning players please remember to schedule a time to meet with Coach Beck to go over your player evaluation. These evaluations give players areas that they excelled in, and one's they may need to improve upon. General goal setting and clear pathways are explained. Getting players to where they would like to go and understanding the way to get there is important. So is having the player understand what they need to do for the improvement of the team is just as if not more valuable. The player-coach meeting is where a player can be honest, and so can the coach in a private one on one setting. This empowers the player so he knows working together with the coaching staff is the key to a high level of achievement. 

If there is ever a question from a player or parent...or a community member...please reach out to me. 

John Beck
jbeck@pps.net 

Grant High School 
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803

Happy Birthday Coach Cody!!

Coach Cody is turning 26! Come celebrate! Drive-by Bash at Cody’s place (4811 NE Shaver Circle) on December 24th between 3:30-5:30pm! Give Coach Cody a shout and let him know how much we appreciate him!

As always, if you have any questions you can email us at admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
We’ll be back in touch soon with information for off-season!

Go Generals!

FINAL Reminder for Football Banquet (TOMORROW!)

Happy Sunday FOGF Family!

This is your FINAL reminder to PLEASE RSVP for the Grant Football Banquet!

Please RSVP here: https://www.evite.com/event/00EDIODAEICBYUWCOEPMIKPEDEMQSQ/activity?gid=00EDX7TPTBOMQABZQEPMIKP474FS5Y

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the German Society! Coach Beck would like the boys to wear shirt and tie, but if not a possibility, a collared shirt is fine. No jeans or athletic wear for the boys please.

Friends of Grant Football will be hosting the main meal and are asking that Family’s with the last name A-L bring a salad or fruit to share, M-Z bring a dessert to share. Parents/ Guardians/Grandparents and younger siblings are invited to attend also.

Please text Nikki if you are able to come early (around 4:30pm) to help with set up OR if you can stay late to help clean up! 503-750-4094

Football Awards Banquet Reminder (RSVP please)!

We are so excited to celebrate our players! Our all player Football Awards Banquet is this coming Monday. Please make sure to RSVP as soon as you can, so we have an accurate head count for food.

Monday, December 13th at 6:30 pm at the German Society (5626 NE Alameda St.)
Please RSVP here!

Coach Beck would like the boys to wear shirt and tie, but if not a possibility- a collared shirt is ok. No jeans or athletic wear for the boys please.

Friends of Grant Football will be hosting the main meal.
We are asking that Family’s with the last name A-L bring a salad or fruit to share.
Family’s with last name M-Z please bring a dessert to share.

Parents/Guardians/Grandparents and younger siblings are invited to attend also!

We can still use a handful of volunteers to help set up and decorate for the banquet (arrive around 4:30pm). If you are available to help or have questions please send an email to admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com or text/call Nikki at 503-750-4094.

Congrats to our PIL All League Honors Athletes!

We would like to congratulate our players that made PIL All League Honors!

We are proud of these players, they have grown so much through the program and become such wonderful young men. 

Portland Interscholastic League football 2021: All-league teams, coach and players of the year (voted on by PIL Coaches)

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Max von Arx, Grant

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Max von Arx, Grant, senior

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Max von Arx, Grant, senior

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
RB Jae’Sean Pete, Grant, senior

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
OL Will Hindrum, Grant, senior

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
OL Stephen del Guidice, Grant, sophomore

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
K Oliver Thake, Grant, junior

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
LB Jayden Moses, Grant, junior

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DB Marshune Waters, Grant, junior

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
U Marshune Waters, Grant, junior

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DB Milan Clark, Grant, junior

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR Milan Clark, Grant, junior

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
P Kellen Segel, Grant, junior

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
RB Donald Stephens, Grant, junior

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
OL Dylan Dihn, Grant, junior

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
OL Chuck Bohart, Grant, junior

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Benson Deible, Grant, sophomore

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
LB Karnell Dedmon, Grant, senior

Honorable Mention- All League

Kellen Segel QB - Junior

JP Fuller LB - Junior

Dakota Hoffert WR - Junior

Andrew Gray DB - Junior

Colin O'Rourke DB - Senior

WINTER SPORTS

Staying competitive and cross-training is important for a player's development. Please have your player sign up for a winter sports on the Grant Athletic website.
https://www.familyid.com/organizations/grant-high-school

We are looking forward to see everyone at the Awards Banquet!

December 13th @ 6:30pm - All Levels Football Awards Banquet at the German Society. This is for all players and their families. This is a dress in your best event! Please RSVP using the link below (important you RSVP as soon as you can, so we don’t over buy on the food) Link to RSVP (please do so we don’t over buy on the food)

http://evite.me/kQaNV1cy5d

*Please contact Nikki at 503-750-4094 or email us at friendsofgrantfootball@gmail.com if you are able to help with set up and clean up at 4ish on Monday the 13th for event.

CALENDAR

December - February - College Recruiters will be visiting campus to talk to prospects. 

January - The year-round calendar will be out sometime in the month of January for all players and parents so they can plan vacations, etc. 

January - February - Player Evaluations will be underway...one on one with the head coach. 

February - Every returning football player and Seniors playing in College "should" be enrolled in Speed-Strength class for the second semester...don't take "no" as an adequate answer. :) 

February - College Signings for Senior Players 

February - May - Players will be participating if invited to develop their skills on the 7-7 circuit. 

March-May - Players should be participating in Track-Field if not participating in baseball - that is the expectation! 

March - Team Camp information will be sent out to players and parents. (Start Saving money - cost is around $235-250). 

March - May - Coaches will be attending Coaching Clinics and College Spring Practices. 

May - Spring Football Practice - non padded. 

June - Padded Practice and Team Camp (10 days consecutively)

June - July - 7 on 7 (Skill Players) for all levels on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and some weekend Tournaments / Summer workouts: Monday-Thursdays (8-10:30 a.m.) for ALL Players / Lineman Competitions (2) / Les Schwab All-Star Bowl @ Linfield College 

July - Team Bonding Camp Overnight Trip (More information in April) 

August - Youth Football Camp / Youth Coaches Clinic / Training Camp Week for High School Players prior to the start of the season / Start of Official Season 

Generals:

We need to get stronger and physically and mentally. There are ways to achieve this...but they might be out one's "comfort zone". Participating in combative sports like "Wrestling" and Rugby and Lacrosse. Participating in Track to develop your athleticism - jumping...and speed! These sports are not easy...but...nothing worthwhile is achieved easily. 

Take a look at the best players at the college and the NFL level...it is not a secret...that to get to that level takes sacrifice by players and even parents.  (If a student-athlete is interested in gaining a potential college scholarship (tough to come by)...they are limited in a lot of sports...however football has by far the most scholarships.)

There is a place for every player...a roll for every player...the "Life Lessons" learned are so valuable...keep recruiting - the more participants - the better. :) 

John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803