Q:  Who can play fall Jr. Titan Football?
A:  Students in 2nd - 8th grade 

 

Q:  What is the time commitment?

A:  Players are asked to practice three times per week, and attend one game per week  That’s a total of 7 hours and 30 minutes per week.

 

Q:  How much does it cost?
A:  Jr. Titans football Fall Tackle League registration fee is $495.00.  This fee includes all player practices, games, coaching, TCYFL league fees and team uniform.  The uniform provided to players includes reversible game day jersey, game day pants, game socks, compression undershirt and practice jersey.  Please note that players will be required to supply their own equipment as detailed in our equipment guidelines.  

Glenview Jr. Titans football is a not-for-profit organization depending solely on parent and community volunteers.  We welcome your involvement in making our organization run effectively.  We expect a volunteer commitment for each player's family of 4 hours throughout the season.  This can be for coaching, team parenting, home game hosting duties, scoreboard operator, chain gang, or other team-needed volunteer opportunities.  If you prefer not to volunteer, we ask that you pay an additional fee of $100 to cover the cost of hiring  area youth to perform these team tasks.  

 

Q:  What team will I be on?  Can I play with my friends?
A:  The TCYFL has strict weight requirements.  See this chart to determine where your player fits.   Teams will be established based on these guidelines and player EVALUATIONS at our titan combine events.

 

Q:  Where are practices held?
A:  Practices for all grades will be held at Glenbrook South High School practice field, behind the main stadium.

 

Q:  Who are the coaches?
A:  Most of our coaches are the parents of current players.  Some started as coaches when their son played and have enjoyed the experience so much that they continued after their son graduated out of the program. The majority of our coaches played high school and college football.  We try to start new coaches in an assistant position, with the hope that they move up to a head coach.  All of our coaches are recruited by current coaches or board members, and we perform background checks on all of them.  All coaches have achieved certification from USA Football.  

 

Q:  How does TCYFL determine which division the Jr Titans will play in?  

A:  The divisions are determined by the size of the community and how many kids we have registered.  

 

Q:  How many teams will the Jr Titans field and how are the teams determined?  

A:  TCYFL determines teams by weight and age.  2022 Age Weight Parameters Depending on how many kids we have registered at each level, we may be able to field more than one team depending on age/weight.  Ideally, teams will comprise of no more than 25 kids to maximize playing time.  

 

Q:  How does TCYFL determine the schedule and how far the team will have to travel?  

A:  We will publish the schedule as soon as available.  TCYFL will adapt the schedule as the season progresses to make sure teams are competing at a comparable level.  Week 5 isn’t scheduled until after week 1.  The goal is to create fair and equitable competition.  Click here for more info.

 

Q:  When are games played?  

A:  Games are played on both Saturday and Sunday depending on field availability.  Because the high schools where games are played use their fields on Saturday, most games are played on Sunday but that’s not always the case.   

 

Q: What’s the earliest age players can start playing tackle football with Jr Titans?  

A:  Jr Titans have traditionally fielded a 3rd/4th-grade team.  Based on the weight and age parameters for TCYFL, that would translate to the Featherweight division. 

 

Q: What if I can't pay the registration fee?

A:  Glenview Jr. Titans is committed to making the sport of football available to all Glenview players, regardless of financial ability.  We feel the benefits of playing football are life long, and important to the community of Glenview.  Our motto is “Football is Family in Glenview”.  If you're interested in registering your player, but financial concerns are preventing you from registering, please fill out this form.  All scholarship requests will be reviewed by the Board of Directors, and you will be notified by email if we can award you financial assistance.  

 

Q:  What if I want a refund for the season?

A:  We understand that circumstances may change and that kids might change their minds about football.  If this is the case, we honor requests for withdrawl/refund on a case by case basis.  Please contact us for your unique situation.