ABOUT FOOTBALL
Led by Varsity Head Coach Minoso Rodgers, 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
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
Minoso Rodgers
Varsity Head Coach
Minoso Rodgers is the head coach of Jackson Reed High School. He has 17 years of coaching experience, including nine years at Friendship Collegiate Academy. In 2017, he led Ballou to back-to-back Turkey Bowl appearances and their first DCSAA State title. He was named the 2017 DCSAA and USA Today (DC) Coach of the Year.
Rodgers believes that football can be a powerful tool for developing young men of character and integrity. He is committed to creating a culture of greatness at Jackson Reed, where players can achieve their full potential on and off the field. He is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of the game and helping players develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Before coaching, Rodgers was an All-CAA Conference Running Back at the University of Richmond. He graduated as the school's fourth all-time leading rusher. He was also a three-year starter at Lakeland High School, where he was named All-State, All-Region, and Bay Rivers District Player of the Year.
Rodgers is married to Lucretia Rodgers and they have four children.
Coach Rodgers' Vision for the Program
I am honored to be the Head Football Coach at Jackson Reed High School. I believe that football can be a powerful tool for developing outstanding young men of character.
From day one, my focus has been on building confidence in our young men and setting a standard of excellence off the field and on the field. I want our players to know that they are important and that they have value beyond what happens on Friday nights.
I also believe that it is our job as coaches to find out how each player learns and to tailor our coaching style to their individual needs. We will not tolerate negativity in our program. We are here to help our players succeed, and we believe that a positive attitude is essential to achieving our goals.
On the field, the Tigers will be an aggressive team that plays with passion. We will also be a fundamentally sound team. Our coaches will focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game, and we will practice with a purpose every day. We want our players to be able to execute their plays with precision and to play with confidence.
I am excited to create excitement at Jackson Reed High School and make the Tigers a flagship program. Jackson Reed is an exceptional school with so much to offer. With the help of our community, we will make it a great place to grow, learn, and succeed.
Deardrey Jenkins
Wide Receivers Coach
In 2022, Jenkins joined the Tigers as an assistant wide receiver coach. He is excited to be a part of the team and help them reach their full potential.
He was a four-year starter at Suitland High School and played running back and returned punts and kicks. He was invited to the all-star game at the end of his senior season. Jenkins received a full scholarship to St. Augustine College and started all four years. He graduated with a degree in criminal justice. After college, he had tryouts with the Eagles and Panthers, but was unable to continue his playing career due to injuries. In 2014, Jenkins joined PGCPS as the head track coach at Frederick Douglass High School and then served as an assistant wide receiver coach at Bladensburg High School.
Adam Lawrence
Slot Receivers & Tight Ends Coach
Adam Lawrence is a talented and experienced football coach with over 20 years of experience. He is a graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School and Morgan State University, where he played football and participated in track and field. Lawrence began his coaching career at the H.M.B. Boys and Girls Club, and he is currently the Slot Receivers & Tight Ends Coach at Jackson-Reed High School.
Tim Gerald
Mini Bio
Tim Gerald Jr.
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Travis Goldring
Mini bio
Archie Hogan
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Jonathan Morris
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Mark Mullen
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Johnny Walker
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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:
- 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