Fall Tackle

Jr Pacers Fall Tackle Football Program

The Jr Pacers Fall Tackle Football Program is designed to provide young athletes with a competitive, structured, and positive football experience while building the fundamentals needed for long-term success on and off the field.

Our program serves as a developmental pathway for athletes who want to learn the game, improve their skills, compete as part of a team, and represent the Pacers community with pride. Players will focus on football fundamentals, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, effort, and accountability throughout the season.

The goal of the fall tackle program is not only to prepare athletes for game day, but to help them grow as teammates, leaders, and young people. Coaches work to create an environment where players are challenged, supported, and taught the importance of commitment, preparation, and respect.

Program Focus

The fall tackle program emphasizes:

Football fundamentals
Players will learn and develop core skills including blocking, tackling, running, catching, throwing, footwork, positioning, and game awareness.

Teamwork and sportsmanship
Athletes will be expected to support their teammates, listen to coaches, respect opponents and officials, and represent the Jr Pacers program in a positive way.

Player development
The program is built to help athletes grow throughout the season, regardless of experience level. Coaches will focus on teaching proper technique, building confidence, and helping each player understand their role on the team.

Competitive experience
Players will have the opportunity to compete in organized games against other youth football programs, giving them real game experience in a structured environment.

Community pride
The Jr Pacers program is about more than football. It is about representing our school community, building friendships, creating memories, and developing pride in being part of the Pacers family.

Team Size and Registration Approach

To ensure a safe, organized, and productive experience for players and coaches, team sizes are managed carefully.

For each team, the first 28 registered players are guaranteed a roster spot. Players registered after that may be placed on a waiting list depending on overall registration numbers, grade-level participation, and coaching availability.

If registration numbers support the formation of an additional team, the program may create multiple teams to provide more athletes the opportunity to participate. The goal is to maintain teams that are large enough to safely support practices and games, while also keeping roster sizes manageable so players receive meaningful coaching and development opportunities.

What Families Can Expect

Families can expect a season focused on preparation, communication, and player growth. Practices will be organized around fundamentals, team concepts, conditioning, and game preparation. Games will give athletes the chance to apply what they have learned in a competitive setting.

Parents and guardians play an important role in the success of the program. We ask families to help reinforce commitment, attendance, sportsmanship, and respect for coaches, volunteers, officials, and other athletes.

The Jr Pacers Fall Tackle Football Program is proud to provide a positive football experience for our athletes and families. Our focus is to build better football players, better teammates, and stronger young leaders within our community.

You must provide proof of age on Equipment Pickup Day in the form of a Birth Certificate and a grade card or school document as proof of current grade level.  A Jr Pacers Executive Board Member will verify that the age and grade match your registration information.  We WILL NOT keep a copy of the Birth Certificate.  We just need to see it.  We may photograph both documents and photograph the player to create a player profile folder to be presented to game officials.

The 2025 Physical: All players must complete a physical before participating in the Jr Pacers Football team. Please have the above form completed by a medical professional before Practice on July 31st.