ABOUT FOOTBALL
The Tigers are a force to be reckoned with in DC high school football. They are well-coached, talented, and disciplined and always a contender for the city championship.
A Culture of Excellence
The Jackson Reed Tigers Football program is committed to developing the physical talents and character of the athletes in our program. We believe that football can be a powerful tool for teaching the importance of discipline, toughness, relentless effort, and teamwork.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a positive culture that values Greatness, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork (G.R.I.T.). We believe that these four qualities are essential for success on and off the field.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to set the standard of excellence, by which all others will follow. We want to be a program that is known for its hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.
Culture Pillars
Our culture is built on four pillars:
- Discipline: We believe that discipline is essential for success in all areas of life. We teach our players to be disciplined in their work ethic, their attitude, and their behavior.
- Toughness: We believe that toughness is essential for overcoming challenges and adversity. We teach our players to be mentally and physically tough, and to never give up.
- Relentless Effort: We believe that relentless effort is the key to success. We teach our players to never take a play off, and to always give their best effort.
- Teamwork: We believe that teamwork is essential for winning. We teach our players to put the team first, and to work together to achieve their goals.
Coaching Philosophy
Our coaching philosophy is based on the belief that every player has the potential to be great. We believe that our players can achieve their full potential if they are given the right environment and support. We create a positive and supportive environment where our players feel safe to take risks and learn from their mistakes. We also provide our players with the resources they need to succeed, both on and off the field.
We believe that the Jackson Reed Tigers Football program is a special place where athletes can learn and grow. We are committed to creating a positive culture that values G.R.I.T. We believe that this culture will help our players achieve their full potential in school, work, and life.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Participation Forms
- UHC. The UHC is a medical form that provides information about your child's health history and current medications. It is important that the UHC be completed each year. We encourage you to have your healthcare provider complete the UHC before the school year.
- Asthma Action Plan. If your child has asthma, they will need to complete an Asthma Action Plan. The Asthma Action Plan is a written plan that tells you what to do if your child has an asthma attack. It is important that you and your child's healthcare provider review the Asthma Action Plan together and make sure that you understand it.
- Anaphylaxis Action Plan. If your child has a severe allergy, they will need to complete an Anaphylaxis Action Plan. The Anaphylaxis Action Plan is a written plan that tells you what to do if your child has an allergic reaction. It is important that you and your child's healthcare provider review the Anaphylaxis Action Plan together and make sure that you understand it
QUICK LINKS
Stats
- MaxPreps - Varsity
- Hudl - Varsity
- MaxPreps - JV
- Hudl - JV
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TEAM PHOTOS
CALENDAR & SCHEDULE
For information, please reach out to Coach Strickland through email: jrtigershc@gmail.com
TEAM SCHEDULE
Off Season
Winter (January – Early March): Tuesday through Thursday, 4pm to 6:30pm. 4pm to 5:30pm in the weight room, then 5:45pm to 6:30 pm in the school hallways/stairwells.
Spring (Mid March – Early June): Monday through Thursday, 4pm to 7:30pm. 4pm to 5:30pm in the weightroom, then 6pm to 7:30pm on the field.
Summer (Mid June – July): Monday through Thursday, 4pm to 7:30pm. 4pm to 5:30pm in the weightroom, then 6pm to 7:30pm on the field.
Pre Season
Fall (August – Late August): Monday through Friday, 4pm to 7:45pm. 4pm to 4:45pm in the weight room, then 5pm to 7:45pm on the field. Saturday, 9am to 11:45am on the field.
Regular Season
Fall (September – Early November): Monday through Friday, 3:45pm to 7:45pm. 3:45pm to 4:45pm in the weight room/film, then 5pm to 7:45pm on the field.
Post Season
Fall (Mid November – Early December): Monday through Friday, 3:45pm to 7:45pm. 3:45pm to 4:45pm in the weight room/film, then 5pm to 7:45pm on the field.
EMAIL: jrtigershc@gmail.com
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COACHES
JASON STRICKLAND
Bio coming soon.
Coach Lipscomb
Coach Jenifer
Coach White
Coach Young
Coach Goldring
Coach Lobos
Coach Dixon
Coach Lande
A RICH HISTORY
Jackson-Reed High School opened its doors to students on September 23, 1935, as Woodrow Wilson High School. The football team played an exhibition season in 1936-37 before officially joining the city's Inter-High Series in the fall of 1937. The Jackson-Reed Tigers football team has been a DC powerhouse ever since. They have played in the Turkey Bowl, the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association's (DCIAA) championship game, nine times, winning the Bowl in 1991. They have also been ranked as high as #1 in the DC area.
Hundreds of Jackson-Reed Tigers have gone on to play college football at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels. They have attended schools such as Cornell University, Florida State University, Glenville State College, Liberty University, Michigan State University, Old Dominion University, Penn State University, Syracuse University, the University of Maryland, the University of Michigan, and the University of Nebraska.
Many Tigers that have gone on to play in the National Football League (NFL) including:
- Llewellyn Attsett Luce, Jr. (1955), running back
- Angelo Fields (1976), offensive tackle
- Duane Carrell (1968), punter
- Jimmy Williams (1978), linebacker and football coach
- Melvin Tuten (1991), offensive lineman
- Toby Williams (1978), defensive tackle