Football

ABOUT FOOTBALL

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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

All students must complete a participation packet each school year. The packet should be submitted before the start of the school year. If your forms are not current, your player cannot play.
 
The packet includes a Universal Health Certificate (UHC) and, for students with certain medical conditions, an Asthma Action Plan or an Anaphylaxis Action Plan. You can submit your completed participation packet to Coach Rodgers.
 
  • 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

TEAM PHOTOS

CALENDAR & SCHEDULE

TEAM SCHEDULE

Weekday Date Time Game Sport Location
Friday 8/25/2023 6:00 PM Bishop Ireton (VA) @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys Varsity Football Jackson-Reed HS
Thursday 8/31/2023 7:00 PM Jackson-Reed @ Yorktown (VA) HS Boys Varsity Football Yorktown (VA)
Friday 9/8/2023 6:00 PM Paul PCS @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys Varsity Football Jackson-Reed HS
Thursday 9/14/2023 6:00 PM Coolidge @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys JV Football Jackson-Reed HS
Saturday 9/16/2023 12:00 PM St. Alban's @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys Varsity Football Jackson-Reed HS
Thursday 9/21/2023 6:00 PM Roosevelt @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys JV Football Jackson-Reed HS
Thursday 9/28/2023 6:00 PM Jackson-Reed @ HD Woodson HS Boys JV Football HD Woodson HS
Friday 9/29/2023 6:00 PM Ballou @ Jackson Reed HS Boys Varsity Football Jackson-Reed HS
Friday 10/6/2023 6:00 PM Jackson-Reed @ Eastern HS Boys Varsity Football Eastern HS
Thursday 10/12/2023 6:00 PM Dunbar @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys JV Football Jackson-Reed HS
Friday 10/13/2023 6:00 PM Dunbar @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys Varsity Football Jackson-Reed HS
Thursday 10/19/2023 6:00 PM Yorktown (VA) @ Jackson-Reed HS Boys JV Football Jackson-Reed HS
Saturday 10/21/2023 12:00 PM Jackson-Reed @ HD Woodson - Homecoming HS Boys Varsity Football HD Woodson HS
Saturday 10/28/2023 2:00 PM Roosevelt @ Jackson-Reed - Homecoming HS Boys Varsity Football Jackson-Reed HS
Friday 11/3/2023 6:00 PM Jackson-Reed @ Ballou HS Boys Varsity Football Ballou HS

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COACHES

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Jason Strickland

Varsity Head Coach

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Assistant Coach

Positions Coach

 

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Assistant Coach

Positions Coach

 

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Travis Goldring

Assistant Coach

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Archie Hogan

Defensive Line Coach

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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: