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Category: football
2017 DHNS Photo Day
DHNS Photo Day has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 17th! Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. America’s Best Sports Photography will come out and take pictures and print a proof onsite. Payment is due onsite when you place your order. Photos will be mailed to your home.
2017 Game Schedules
Game Schedules have been released.
Download the DHNS Game Schedules
Remember, schedules are subject to change. Check TeamApp and/or Facebook each week for updates.
You can also find each team’s individual schedule on the team tabs:
2017 Football Weigh-Ins
All DHNS takcle football players must attend weigh-ins.
DATE: Saturday, August 26, 2017
TIME: 1:30PM
LOCATION: FieldHouse USA Mansfield
ADDRESS: 650 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063.
Bring your child’s helmet. Dress them in regular light clothing. No cleats. Wear tennis shoes or flip flops.
All birth certificates must be turned into your Head Coach, Team Mom or Roxanne by THURSDAY, AUGUST 24TH. There will be no outside food or drinks allowed in gym. Concession stand will be available onsite.
If you cannot make weigh-ins on this date and time, you have the option to do early weigh-ins on Wednesday, August 23rd for a fee of $10. If your child does not attend weigh-ins, they will be considered a sticker player and will be ineligible to play any position other than on the line. No exceptions!
2017 Team App
DHNS Football will be using Team App to communicate with parents this season. Simply download “Team App” on your phone and then search for “DHNS” to find your team. Be sure to enable push notifications to get important updates all season long.
Not sure which football team your child is on?
Seniors (age 10-12) – DHNS Bulldogs
Juniors (age 8-9) – DHNS Steers
Bantam (age 6-7) – DHNS Eagles
Flag (age 4-5) – DHNS Falcons
Each cheer squad will also have their own app.
DHNS Cheer Bulldogs
DHNS Cheer Steers
DHNS Cheer Eagles
League reps, coaches and team moms will use the app to communicate league news and team reminders. The app will also feature the season’s schedule, as soon as it is available, as well as the addresses to game fields and more.
If you have any issues downloading or using the app, please see Roxanne during practice for a quick tutorial.
Hydration 101
It’s extremely important to keep your young athlete properly hydrated throughout the season, but especially during the hot temperatures.
Even mild dehydration can affect your child’s athletic performance. Dehydration increases the risk of other heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
USA Football offers these tips and guidelines to help you keep your young athlete hydrated.
Also read: Dehydration and Youth Sports
DHNS Football Conditioning
DHNS Football Conditioning will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8PM at Diamond Hill Jarvis (DHJ) High School from July 25-August 10. Your child should be in athletic shoes and clothing and be ready to learn and work hard. Also please ensure that your child stays properly hydrated all summer. Your child must be registered in order to participate in conditioning.
At least $100 of the $150 fee must be paid by 7/28 in order to be issued equipment and to have your child’s uniform ordered. Deadline to pay remaining balance is 8/11. If you have any questions or issues, please contact DHNS President Roxanne Martinez as soon as possible.
Team Mom of the Year
Congrats to DHNS Youth Association President, Roxanne Martinez, on being named a Team Mom of the Year Finalist by USA Football. As a finalist, she will receive a $1,500 equipment grant from Riddell and a prize package. Roxanne was also recognized on the field at AT&T Stadium during a USA Football International Bowl game.
To be eligible for the award, Roxanne had to win the most votes in a weekly contest. Then, she had to produce a video showcasing why she should be Team Mom of the Year. Click below to watch her video submission. Thanks to everyone who voted and helped make the video!
2016 NTYFA Super Bowl Champs
Congrats to DHNS Falcons – 2016 NTYFA Senior Super Bowl Champs!
The Senior Falcons team went undefeated all season.
Head Coach: Gerald Shelbon
Assistant Coaches: Alfredo Gonzalez, Tremaine Forrest, Jerrol Fields, Mayland Jackson, Danny Ambriz
