Hi Generals
We wanted to let you know that spring & summer calendars are now live here. A few really important dates:
Spring Ball starts May 30th
U of O Lineman & Skills camp is June 16th
WOU Team camp is June 21st-June 24th
Daily Team strength training starts July 5th
Passing League starts July 11th
Team Beach Retreat is July 14-16th
Dead week is July 24th-28th (Great week for vacations)
Dear Grant Football Family and Friends
We are excited to start preparing for the 2023 season. Over the last month our coaching staff has been evaluating our previous season. Our reflection and evaluation process has allowed us to refine the Grant Football experience in a positive way. We believe that providing the student athletes meaningful interactions on and off the field are a key ingredient to program success. What does program success look like? There are the obvious measurables everyone thinks about. Although wins, losses, championships, and other recognition are nice we have shifted our focus to providing experiences that enrich and grow Grant Football culture. We believe that when a positive culture is at the forefront then the wins and losses take care of themselves.
As we continue to prepare for the 2023 season we will be offering many different experiences that will establish a culture that drives expectations and beliefs. Grant is striving to build a culture that is rooted in Character Development, Connection, and Dedication. We have identified these components among others as key factors to building a culture where students, parents, coaches, and other stakeholders are “All In”.
Below you will find a calendar that outlines these experiences all the way to the start of school next September. Please review the calendar so you can make plans moving forward. It cannot be stressed enough that our student athletes care and invest in the refined culture of Grant Football. To do that they need to be present whenever possible. As always there will be schedule conflicts especially when it's time to travel or when playing multiple sports. We ask that the students keep the coaching staff (Coach Melson) informed on whereabouts and potential conflicts.
Football Leadership Committee
It is important that student athletes get multiple opportunities to develop their leadership skills on and off the field. The leadership committee will allow students to take active roles within the football program while developing positive skills in the process. The leadership committee aims to empower our students to lead by taking time to hone impactful leadership skills through workshop opportunities.. Players interested in assuming captain positions or being included in decision making must be a part of the leadership committee to be considered.
Moms Night
The Grant Football is always looking to grow our football family. The only way to do this is to increase participation.. Understandably some families may have some reserves of their student athletes participating in full contact sports. We often run into the excuse from students “My mom won’t let me!” Mom’s night is geared toward providing information and answering questions about the sport of Football. Whether you are a part of the youth or high school program we encourage you to join us to break down safety stigmas of football participation.
Youth Clinics
This offseason Grant Football will strive to provide more opportunities for our youth athletes to build their skills and aspects of culture. Youth clinics are a great way for our students to get out of the house and have some fun while building skills and relationships with teammates and coaches. Stay tuned for more information as there will be a series of youth clinics starting in April.
Spring Ball
We are about 100 days away from the start of 2023 Spring Football. Eligible student athletes will engage in two weeks of padded and non padded practices leading up to finals. These practices are an opportunity for student athletes to hone fundamentals and get evaluated for Summer Development. Springball will include two college campus experiences. U of O day Camp and 7v7 Tournament, and Western Oregon Team Camp. These activities are usually some of the most talked about experiences of our season for students.
Beach Retreat
This year we will have our inaugural annual Beach Retreat. The Beach Retreat is a bonding opportunity for the players to become more connected and build aspects of team and culture. We will spend 3 days and 2 Nights in Warrenton, Oregon at Warrenton High-School. More details about Beach Retreat coming.
U of O Lineman + Skills Day Camp
This will be the second year that we take a group down to Eugene,OR. The U of O 7v7 and Lineman Skills Challenge was one of the highlighted experiences of the year last season. Skill players will compete in a 7v7 tournament during the day as well as the lineman in a skills challenge. Players will also get the opportunity to tour U of O’s state of the art facilities, as well as meet players and coaches. This is a great opportunity to get on a college campus and get a taste of what collegiate sports are like.
Summer calendars July-August will be updated Here soon.
Moda Center Parking lot
We have been given an amazing opportunity to manage event parking at a Moda Center area parking lot and the funds go to Grant Football. The Youth and High School Friends of Grant Football Board members have been running the lot this winter, but we now need additional volunteers. Please e-mail Stephanie at admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com if you are interested in volunteering. Each volunteer shift is 1.5-2hrs.
We are excited to wrap up fall camp session and kick of the 22’ football season this week. The team has spent the last two weeks practicing and preparing to represent our program families and community. I am excited to start the next chapter in our journey as we gear up for another school year. Please see below for camp recaps and important upcoming dates and information.
Thank you to our Grant Youth Families for attending this year youth camp in the bowl. We were able to host more than 50 youth athletes who spent 4 days learning football fundamentals and techniques. Bridging the gap between our two programs is a top priority for me as a head coach. These opportunities allow us to build and strengthen relationship between current a future Generals. We look forward to continuing to support the youth program in their season and development this season.
Fall camp begun on August 15th for more than 75 Grant Student Athletes. This has been one of the most productive fall camps I have witnessed in the last 8 years that I have been coaching at Grant. The student athletes have been able to spark a culture shift that is centered around hard work, discipline, and accountability. It is the foundation that has been laid during this camp that will determine our success and failures as a team. I am excited to build on top of the foundation they have laid as a unit.
Fall camp concluded with our first opportunity for competition with the PIL Jamboree. The Generals had a successful “dress rehearsal” against opponents Franklin and Lincoln. The General’s offense was able to generate 5 touchdowns while keeping opposing offenses to just 1 score. A highlight of the jamboree was the number of different players who were able to play and contribute to overall team success.
The lower level team shared similar success in their own jamboree on Saturday. Their ability to execute and compete was great to see. Looking forward to seeing this group continue to grow and compete as a unit.
Below you will find important information for the 22 season including schedules (subject to change) and important reminders for families and friends.
Due to the shortage of officials there will be some untraditional changes to the Varsity and JV schedules. Our first Varsity contest will be played in the Grant Bowl September 1st at 4:15.
There will be limited bleacher seated. Bringing your own chair is highly recommended.
Admission: $6 for Adults, $2 for students with ID
Entry Points: See map for details. Students will be asked to enter near the third base dugout of the baseball field. There will be two other entry points, the northwest corner of the field off 33rd and the southeast corner of the field off US Grant Pl.
9/1 vs Newberg 4:15
9/9 @ Southridge 7pm
9/16 vs Ida B Wells 7pm (Marshall)*
9/23 @ Jefferson 7pm
10/7 vs Lincoln (Marshall)* 7pm
10/13 vs Cleveland (Marshall)* 7pm
10/21 @ McDaniel 7pm
10/28 @ Roosevelt 7pm
This year the lower level will be using a new format to help remedy the official shortage. Lower level league games will be played the following Monday following the Varsity Contest. For example, when Varsity plays Ida B Wells on September Friday the 16th the lower level will play the following Monday 9/19. This format will ensure there are officials at each contest. This will also give a clear idea of how many quarter swing players will have after the Varsity contest.
9/2 vs Newberg 4 pm (Bowl)
9/12 vs Southridge 4pm (Bowl)
9/19 @ Wells
9/26 vs Jefferson 4pm (Bowl)
10/3 @ Lincoln 7:30pm (Wells Hs)
10/10 vs Franklin 4pm (Bowl)
10/17 @ Cleveland 4pm
10/24 vs McDaniel 4pm (Bowl)
10/31 vs Roosevelt 4pm (Bowl)
All students’ athletes will be transported to and from every game via district transportation. It is policy that every student athlete returns to campus with the team after each contest. Students are not permitted to transport themselves or others to and from games. Students can be picked up outside of the locker-room after returning on district provided transportation.
Each Home game we are responsible for providing volunteers to help with chains, scoreboard and announcing. It is so much fun to be a part of the Game! If you are interested please e-mail Stephanie at: admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
As we move into the school year the practice plan and schedule will be as follows.
Varsity
Monday -Thursday 4-630
Post-Game (Varsity Players) Meeting/Recovery Saturdays 9am-11:45am
JV
o Tuesday – Thursday 4-630
o Post-Game Meeting/Recovery Friday 4-5:30
OSAA Team Page
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Team Pictures
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Team Apparel Store
Check out our online team store!
We REALLY need volunteer help for next weeks varsity game (9/1 & 4:15pm) in the Grant bowl. It is so much fun to be a part of the Game!
Volunteer spots needed:
scoreboard person
4 for Chains
1 announcer
If you are interested please e-mail Stephanie at: admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
As moratorium week comes to an end and we transition to August we hope you have had the opportunity to spend time with your family and loved ones. Football activities will be resuming this upcoming week (Aug 1). Please see below about upcoming events and important dates to highlight on your calendar.
The High School and Youth programs have both put in a tremendous amount of hard work on the field and in the weight room over the last few weeks of the summer. It has been a great experience for the staff to get to know new and familiar faces within the youth program. Even more importantly it has been a great opportunity to strengthen the connection between the two programs and create a more cohesive and inclusive environment. We look forward to continued success as we engage in the last weeks of summer training.
Summer is often filled with a lot of opportunities for skill players to compete with other schools over the course of the summer. Oftentimes this means that our interactions with our lineman can be limited to just in person workouts on campus. One of the few opportunities that this group gets to engage in is the lineman challenge. This year we took a group of lineman to compete in the Union Titans Annual Lineman Challenge in Camas Washington. In this event our student athletes got to represent our program by competing in different events against other schools. These events include 8 man sled relay, Bench Press, Tire Flip Relay, Farmers Carry, Figure 8 hoops, and Tug of War. This was a great opportunity for us to compete and continue to build aspects of teamwork and cohesiveness. The Generals took 2nd overall just missing the 1st place mark by half a point. This only sheds light on the type of athletes we have and the potential they can reach this season. I am looking forward to watching these young men compete on and off the field.
The Generals want to extend a huge thank you to Gabriel’s Bakery for supplying the student athletes with a meal after summer workouts. These were some of the softest bagels I have had in a long time. Be sure to check them out here!
Summer workouts will resume the week of August 1 in The Bowl. Tuesday and Thursday are still open for youth athletes who can attend. This will conclude the youth sessions for our young Generals. During the week of the 8th we will complete the end of the summer training for highschool athletes.
The Highschool staff and athletes will host our Annual Youth Camp the week of the 8th. Camp will be from Monday through Thursday in The Bowl from 4pm until 6pm. This is a great opportunity to get our youth athletes prepared for their season while getting the opportunity to learn the Grant Generals Brand of Football. Electronic Registration forms (preferred method) are available here. You can also register on site prior to camp start time. Camp fee is $30 per athlete (scholarship funds may be available but are limited.) Please make checks payable to Friends of Grant Football. Registration and check in table will be available 45 minutes before the beginning of camp. On the last day of camp there will be a BBQ for camp participants and workers.
Highschool Fall camp will begin on August 15th. For athletes who are registered and cleared practice will begin at 4pm in The Bowl. Please make sure that you or your student athlete is cleared for participation. Those who are registered but not yet fully cleared should have received an email from our athletic office with next steps for clearance. If you are not sure if you or your athlete is cleared you can check with the AD office or with Coach Melson.Those who are not fully cleared by the 15th will not be allowed to participate in practice or check out gear. Follow this link to register your student athletes. For athletes who have not gotten the opportunity to check out gear they can do gear check Aug 15th from 1-2:30 on campus. Fall camp will conclude with the PIL Jamboree on the 26th of August. Details still to come.
We are extremely excited to be able to host our first home game of the season in The Bowl against the Newberg Tigers! This game has been moved up to Thursday September 2nd (Due to official shortage) at 4:15pm. This is a unique experience for both the players and the community, it will be an event that you don't want to miss! You can find our full season schedule here on the OSAA website.
The Grant Football Family and Community are saddened to learn of the passing of fellow General Alex Castagnoli. Alex was a bright light within our program and community. He will be missed by his coaches, teammates, mentors and teachers within the Grant community. If you knew Alex you knew he had a contagious smile and a genuine personality. Alex’s funeral will be held at Little Chapel of the Chimes on Aug 6th from 12pm - 4pm.
We are making preparations for the season and have partnered with SnapRaise to be our fundraising platform. At this time, our hope is that this campaign will be highly successful and the only fundraiser where we need our student athletes participation. Our goal is that this campaign will generate enough funds to cover our costs for the entire season. In late August players will be learning more about this fundraiser. Below are more details:
Friends of Grant Football Website
Are you following us on social media? Be sure to follow our pages to get the full Grant Football Experience with updates and inside looks of the program.
Happy Summer Generals!
Summer workouts start next week 💪 & we are another month closer to Football Season!!! The Friends of Grant Football board and your coaches are working hard on preparing for next season. To help make sure the season goes as smoothly as possible we are looking for sponsors and volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in supporting, please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com or call Stephanie at (503) 871-7501.
Dear Grant Football Family and Friends
As the weather turns I hope you are enjoying the sun and enjoying time with your loved ones. Our spring ball session is coming to an end this week. I am excited that our student athletes were given the opportunity to participate in Spring Ball practice as well as the WOU Team football camp. These are the experiences that lay the foundation of a season of success on and off the field. Forty of our student athletes were able to attend camp this year. They got to engage in skill development with college coaches and athletes on a college campus. Aside from football specific elements we were also able to engage in team bonding and building activities. Some camp highlights included 4 of our student athletes who were recognized by making the All Camp Team list:
Zamani Harris - Muldrew: Defensive line
Chuck Bohart: Offensive Line
Jayden Moses: Linebacker/Tightend
Milan Clark: Defensive MVP
We look forward to continuing the tradition of team camp next year hopefully doubling attendance and participation. It is truly an experience that players will remember for years and years to come and can be a catalyst for team success.
There is one activity left on the schedule that will conclude our Spring Session. This Friday (6/24) our Varsity members have been invited to the University of Oregon to compete in a 7v7 competition. Our athletes will get the opportunity to tour the U of O campus and meet campus staff and team personnel. This is a great opportunity for players to get in front of coaches and play inside one of the premiere collegiate football venues Autzen Stadium. Those who are participating should have received information about the competition and visit. Special thanks to Friends of Grant Football sponsoring our student athletes in this event.
As the month of July approaches I want to make sure you are reminded about the important dates and deadlines.
Summer workouts for highschool student athletes will begin next Monday June 27th at 8:30. We will meet every week Monday - Thursday on the turf at 8:30 ending around 10:30.
Youth Athletes will join us every Tuesday and Thursday starting the week of July 4th. Youth athletes should be signed up with their program. Athletes who are living in a dual enrollment boundary with Jefferson will have to be released from the Jefferson cluster to participate with Grant or will automatically be enrolled with the Jefferson Youth Cluster. I am waiting for more information about this process.
Our High School 7v7 schedule will start the week of July 4th as well. Please refer to the summer calendar for updates and locations. Times and locations are subject to change and I will keep you updated if things change.
Ice Cream Social: We will be hosting a 7v7 competition in the Grant Bowl on July 12th at 6pm. At the end of this competition we will be hosting an Ice Cream social for all players and families on the youth and Highschool level. This will be a great opportunity to meet coaches and players, ask questions and mingle with the Grant community. There will also be an informational agenda for youth participants and families. Please mark this event on your calendars.
Moratorium Week is the week of July 27th. There will be no activities or contact this week per OSAA rules. WE will resume with the schedule the week after.
Youth Camp will take place the week of August 8th. (More details to follow)
One of my goals this year is that we maximize participation in our program. I have a goal of reaching at least 90 participants this year in our program. Currently we have 60 signed up. If we can reach this goal we can get back to having three true levels of football at Grant. This will give our players the most opportunities to play and develop having all three levels. Please register if you have not done so already. There is a big need for incoming freshmen to register as we need to anticipate scheduling and coaching needs. If you know anyone who may be on the fence or thinking about registering, have them reach out to me ASAP. Links for registration and clearance will be included in this email.
Friends of Grant Football Website
As always feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Go Generals
-Coach Melson
Big Congrats to Max von Arx, Jayden Moses and Marshune Waters for being selected to the Les Schwab Football All Star, State Game North vs South. You can buy tickets at this link. Game is July 2nd at Linfield College. Click the link to purchase tickets → http://www.lesschwabbowl.com/
We have 34 kids signed up for Grant Youth Football and we hope to see that number more than double during July. We encourage parents and kids who are still considering to go out for football to attend the Ice Cream Social - July 12th, 7pm at the Grant Bowl. GYF Coaches, myself, as well as Coach Melson will be there to discuss safety, practice schedule and time commitment. We are updating the instragram weekly, so please follow us @grantyouthfootball .
Go Generals!
Trent
(503) 781-8833
Hello Generals! Please see below for IMPORTANT information and dates from Coach Melson.
Dear Grant Football Families,
I can't express enough how grateful I am as we begin the next chapter of Grant Football. The support is very much appreciated and I continue to feel the love from Generals Nation. As we move closer to the start of our Spring Ball Season I will continue to keep you updated on team calendar events and new information. It is important that all football players make as many events as possible, especially Team Camp. Please see below important updates and reminders.
Parent Meeting
The parent meeting scheduled for Friday 5/27 has been rescheduled. We have decided to switch this date as there are alot of families who will potentially miss as they take off for the holiday weekend. We have moved this meeting to after our first non padded practice on 5/31 at Grant Highschool. Meeting will start at 5:30. It is encouraged to have at least one parent or guardian at this informational meeting next tuesday.
Fall Registration
All fall registration is now open. Please make sure you start this process as soon as possible. Athletes who are not cleared before fall camp will not be allowed to participate in practice or team competition. Athletes also need a current physical on file to participate in team camp. If you are not sure if your physical is current please check family ID.
Youth registration is also open. You can follow this link to register your youth student athlete.
Spring ball
Please be sure to review the team calendar as Spring ball activities are approaching quickly.
Spring ball practice
Non Padded practices and meetings start next week 5/31 and end 6/7 (no practices on final days). All athletes who are attending team camp are expected to be present at these practices/meetings. Those who cannot attend should communicate with coach Melson ASAP.
Padded Practices will start on 6/13 in preparation for Team Camp. Gear check will be the prior week. All athletes planning on attending team camp will be expected to attend all Padded Spring Practices. These practice times are from 4-6
Incoming Freshman
Incoming and new players are also invited to all Spring Ball activities be sure to register on Family ID as soon as possible.
Team Camp
We are heading to Western Oregon Team Camp on June 17th. This is a great opportunity for our team to travel and engage in activities that will help us establish culture, identity, and cohesiveness. All athletes who do not have schedule conflicts are expected to join us at team camp. We will return on June 20th at the Grant campus. All athletes will be able to ride the bus to and from camp
Camp Registration form can be found attached to this email. We will receive a team discount if we have at least 50 athletes registered. Those who may need financial support reach out to Coach Melson to explore your options. Once your registration is complete be sure that Coach Melson receives your registration in either electronic or hard copy. Camp fees will be paid when we arrive on the 20th of June.
Although this is not a mandatory event it is highly encouraged that your student athlete does not miss team camp please contact coach Melson with questions ASAP
U of O 7v7/Lineman Camp
There is a new event that has been added to the Summer calendar. We were invited to 7v7 and lineman camp at The University of Oregon on 6/24. This will be a great opportunity for students to visit the Oregon Campus, meet the Oregon coaching staff, and compete against various teams in Autzen Stadium. This will not be an all team event as we will be taking only Varsity players. Players who will be attending will receive more information about this event in the future. Please mark on your calendar.
Spring Ball Activities will conclude with the U of O camp. With Summer activities starting the following week. I will be sending more information about the summer schedule in June.
All youth athletes will be invited to team workouts starting July 5th. Youth athletes will be invited to attend all summer workouts on Tuesday and Thursdays in the Grant Bowl. Summer workouts start at 8:30 am. Youth players must be registered to participate.
There will also be a Ice Cream Social event for all Grant Football Players (youth and highschool) after 7v7 activities on 5/12
Please reach out if you are interested in one of the many opportunities to be a part of the Grant Football Experience and give back to the community.
We are currently looking for
Friends of Grant Football President (Biggest Current Need)
Youth Coaches (paid)
Game Day Volunteers
If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering please reach out to Coach Melson ASAP
Spring Check List-
Update Physical information
Complete Team Camp Registration (attached)
Communicate any potential schedule conflicts ASAP
As always, do not hesitate to contact Coach Melson with any questions. Activities are approaching fast and it is imperative that all families and participants are clear on events and team expectations moving forward. If we continue to focus on the positive experiences we provide our students success will continue to find our football family.
Go Generals!
Coach Melson
Youth Update:
Youth registration is open and we have some exciting news for the 3rd-8th graders to get prepared for the fall season. Coach Melson is opening up the high school summer workouts on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30am-10:30am at Grant Bowl for youth players, starting Tuesday July 5th! These workouts are non-contact and focused on speed, agility, and fundamentals. This is a great opportunity to get the kids moving in the morning, as well as spend time with the Grant High School players and coaching staff. I would like to emphasize the importance of registering for youth football EARLY - do not wait until July and August. Many youth programs close registration after May as it is important to know how many players you have for proper season preparation - equipment, coaches, etc. We will leave registration open as long as reasonably possible, but we certainly do not want to have to push players to other districts because we already have enough for 1 team but not quite 2 in a certain division. So please get on it!
Youth Registration is open. Please help us spread the word by emailing this to any Friends and Family, social media, neighborhood or cluster school organizations you belong to.
https://www.grantyouthfootball.com/
We really need help staffing the Youth Program. You may have more fun than you think, coaching little kids! Or coaching adults to coach little kids, or being in charge of it all! :)
Go Generals,
Trent
Big Congrats to long time Grant High School Football and Track and Field Coach, Eric von Arx for receiving the honors of Assistant Coach of the Year, from the State of Oregon Athletic Coaches Association. We have been fortunate to have him as a part of our athletes lives and are very proud to have him as a part of the fantastic coaching staff at Grant. Thanks for Everything Coach Eric!
Please spread the word to other friends and families that you can find the most up to date information on our website and calendar at www.friendsofgrantfootball.com. If you have any questions please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
Happy Spring, Generals!
We’ve been eagerly awaiting word of our new head coach and are so excited to announce the hiring of Alex Melson as the new Head Football Coach of Grant High School! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Melson played defensive back at Western Oregon University from 2008 through 2012 and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a Minor in Health. During his time as a student-athlete at Grant, he was a two sport athlete, where he earned All-City and All-State honors in Football. This past school year, he was hired at Grant to teach in the health and PE department.
Alex and his family are excited to continue their work within the Grant community and look forward to building on the rich tradition of Grant football while strengthening partnerships within the community.
Announcing
New Head Coach
Alex Melson!
Alex is a Grant alum with 8 years of coaching experience starting back in 2014 at Grant, and was the defensive coordinator the last 4 seasons at Grant.
Dear Generals Nation,
I am honored to be named the next Head Football Coach at Grant High School. It has been a privilege to be a part of the Football program for the last 18 years as a player and coach. I have experienced first hand the lessons that can be afforded to student-athletes through athletics and specifically football. These experiences have provided a framework for myself and others to learn and grow as positive members of society.
This new role will allow me to continue my mission in providing positive and impactful experiences for the student athletes from all demographics in the Grant community. I look forward to building on the foundation that has been laid by past players, coaches, and alumni who have put their blood, sweat, and tears into the rich culture here at Grant Highschool.
There is a lot of work ahead as we try to establish a new culture and approach to the game. I am excited to lead that effort with the support of my staff, school/community members, parents, and all supporters of Grant High School Athletics. As long as we continue to focus on the meaningful experiences we provide for our student athletes we will continue to experience success on and off the field.
Thankyou for your warm welcome and thank you for your support. The future is promising for Grant Football and together we will ensure that the next chapter will be one to remember.
Go Generals
Coach Melson
Grant Youth Football Registration is now live on the website! www.grantyouthfootball.com.
Please spread the word and sign up early as we plan for the season. We are offering 3rd/4th Rookie Tackle, 5h/6th Tackle, and 7th & 8th tackle. We may be able to field a 7th grade (JV) team as well as an 8th grade (Varsity) team, if we get enough interest. Stay tuned for youth football summer camp schedule and follow us on instragram at @grantyouthfootball
Thank you Coach Beck for 4 awesome years of service and dedication to the Grant High School Football program, you will be missed!
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Friends of Grant football has learned that after four very successful years with the Grant Generals, Coach John Beck is stepping down as Head Coach of Grant Football. We thank Coach Beck for his tremendous leadership and dedication to the program and all Grant students.
Coach Beck brought 40 years of coaching experience to the student-athletes at Grant High School and has had incredible success as the Head Football Coach. The Generals attained a 15-2 in-league record during his tenure. Even more remarkable than his winning record is the positive difference he has made in the lives of countless young students at Grant High School.
This announcement follows the Grants Generals’ 4th consecutive year as PIL football champions, becoming the first school in PIL history to be named champion four years in a row! We are saddened to see Coach Beck go on the heels of this great accomplishment and thank him for the progress and passion he brought to the program. We sincerely wish Coach Beck the best in his future endeavors.
PPS will announce the new head football coach for the Grant Generals in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for announcements and updates. Friends of Grant Football will continue to support the program, students, and coaches into this new and exciting future.
Go, Generals!
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We will miss you Coach Beck! Thank you for your time, talent, and dedication to the Grant Football Program!
Happy February Generals!
Another month closer to Football Season! 🥳 Please spread the word to other friends and families that you can find the most up to date information on our website and calendar at www.friendsofgrantfootball.com. If you have any questions please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
Dear Players - Parents - Coaches and Community Members
Here is some information and updates before we head into March and spring break.
We have had about half of our returning players stop in for their football evaluations - players and parents please make sure we take care of this sooner rather than later. :) We still do not have all players involved in off-season physical development (i.e. - lifting - agility drills - speed work, etc.). Just having weights in your garage or basement or going to lift at a gym on your own is not what we are looking for. Players "should" be in either speed-strength (Beck's class) class, or working with Coach Melson (MSP) or at the very least participating consistently in early bird (6:45 - 8 a.m. M-W-F) football workouts with Coaches Millage and Dyer. Proper training reduces the chance for injury and "owies" during a sports season. Continuing with this training "in-season" is also very important. Given this...we also understand because of the potential limitations to transportation and our school not offering training to freshmen (other than PE) - this need is tough to do for some. However...if it is important - people usually "find a way" if possible.
We will be having a Senior player meeting soon to get everyone on the same page heading into the spring. If a player is not playing baseball (we have the best baseball program in the state!)...then we really want to encourage them to participate in track and field. A player will get the very best training to further their physical development. (All players still playing football in college from Grant HS in the last four years all have participated in track!). Besides track - there are opportunities in LaCrosse and Rugby in the spring as well. We want players competing in multiple sports in the spring.
*Winter visits by college staff to high schools are over...but we have quite a few scheduled visits in the spring to watch our players participate in spring practices (late May to June).
*Look for info on a Spring "Signing Day" coming soon for incoming 8th graders and Grant Youth players.
*The summer 7-7 schedule and Lineman challenges are starting to take shape.
*Good news! We heard from our district that we will be allowed to participate in a team camp and a retreat (overnight)! More information on that is coming soon. (Cost of Team Camp is approximately $235-$250).
*Good luck to our Basketball players and Wrestlers heading into the playoffs - District and State competitions!
If there are any questions - please contact me,
John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
Thank you to the fabulous John Davenport at Foreyes Photography
If you want to check out some amazing photos of our Generals, check these out!
Wrestling Photos: Click Here
Basketball Photos: Click Here
Working with Coach Melson- If you are able to and interested in getting extra work in check out the MSP Group Performance Schedule below. Coach Melson has sessions before and after school. MSP is just a few blocks from Grant High School. Visit www.melsonspeedandperformance.com or click the link below for more information.
Grant Youth Football needs YOUR help!! We are looking for coaches and assistant coaches for the 2022 season. GYF is looking at a substantial increase in participation in 2022 and may be adding a JV (7th grade) team, in addition to the 8th grade team. Woohoo!!! The current 6th grade class appears to be doing a really great job recruiting friends for this coming season. Having two teams at this level will ensure more playing time for all. If you have interest in helping coach, or know someone who might, please reach out to youth president, Trent Carpenter at (503) 781-8833.
Last, but certainly not least- everyone's favorite subject- fundraising! Friends of Grant Football is looking for new businesses’ to partner with for this coming Football season. If your business, or another business you know, is looking to support our Generals while getting the added benefit of fabulous marketing (thanks to our awesome live stream crew) reach out to Nikki at 503-750-4094. We can develop a marketing plan that brings success to both parties.
Go Generals!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The Friends of Grant Football board and your coaches are working diligently in the background to make next years season a great success. As you may know, Football is the most expensive sport. If your business is interested in a marketing partnership with Friends of Grant Football or if you know another business that would be, please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com or call Nikki at (503) 750-4094.
Dear Parents and Players:
Congratulations to our two All-State Football Players!
Senior, Max von Arx - OLB
Junior, Jayden Moses - ILB
We have had quite a few of our players working hard in Rugby, Wrestling and Basketball this winter. Participating in multiple sports is a key element in a player's development. All of our returning lineman starters are wrestling for example. The sacrifice and dedication will pay big dividends next season.
We have had a number of schools stop in and visit our campus so far this year or are scheduled to make a visit: UCLA / Oregon State University / Western Oregon University / Central Washington University / Weber State University / Southern Oregon University / Whitworth University / Lewis and Clark University and Pacific University.
Players are reminded to work hard on their academics as we inch closer to the end of the semester. If you need help...PLEASE let myself, Coach Melson or Dyer know - and we can find you the support you need.
A shout out also to the younger players that have been working diligently and consistently with Coach Melson after school. You are getting the very best training - it will definitely pay off in your development!
A few players have stopped by to go over their football evaluation. Please stop in and see Coach Beck if you have not done so already. This is for ALL returning players! (Freshmen - Juniors) (There are 12 categories that are evaluated...for example: academics - physicality - dedication - etc.).
We are excited to watch some of our skill guys as they get ready to participate in the annual 7 on 7 circuit competitions. Good luck to those participants!
If a player or parent has any questions - please contact me.
Coach Beck
John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
If you are interested in getting extra work in check out the MSP Group Performance Schedule below. Coach Melson has sessions before and after school. MSP is just a few blocks from Grant High School. Visit www.melsonspeedandperformance.com or click the link below for more information.
Grant Youth Football Update-
Grant Youth Football needs your help! We are looking for coaches for the upcoming season. We are expecting an increase in numbers after a successful 2021 season and hope to add a JV team (7th grade) as well. We are looking for head coaches and assistant coaches. Additional administrative positions are available as well. Please contact Trent Carpenter, GYF President. trent.carpenter.gyfootball@gmail.com or 503-781-8833 for more information!
What a turn out! On Monday we were able to host our annual Football Awards banquet, honoring our 83 Varsity & JV athletes. It takes some work to put on an event like this, but we believe it is well worth the effort to honor these young men who have worked so hard this season! We would like to thank the parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, students, athletes, coaches and more who took the time to attend the event. A special thank you to Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe for donating dinner for all 200+ attendees!
It’s so bittersweet to be writing my last note to the Football Program. A few years ago Eric and I were talking to some friends about our experience with inner city High School sports. They had an impression of what it might be like, and they couldn’t have been more off. We have loved our experiences with the families and players and all the excitement that football brings with it. It’s a sport that welcomes all levels of different skills to play. Any and all shapes and sizes come together. It really is such a great uniter. Add the diversity of our student athletes and you have a fantastic learning ground for acceptance and camaraderie. I am grateful for the coaches, the board and the parents of our players that are raising such fine young men. We feel lucky my son had the experience to play with all of them. My husband has loved coaching these kids (more than you know!) and I have especially loved being a part of all the goings on for the team and with the board who I will miss terribly. Many big wishes for Grants Football future success that are bound to happen.
Our most sincerest thanks to you all,
Karmen and Eric von Arx.
Ps here is the iCloud link to the video we played at the banquet. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0c7P-Fyrhz_KjW5Yhep_cQhsw
And for pictures you can go to the Resource link at Friendsofgrantfootball.com
We’re all going to miss Karmen & Eric Von Arx! They’ve given tremendously throughout the years to the program and our athletes. Their presence will be missed. 🥺
Returning players please remember to schedule a time to meet with Coach Beck to go over your player evaluation. These evaluations give players areas that they excelled in, and one's they may need to improve upon. General goal setting and clear pathways are explained. Getting players to where they would like to go and understanding the way to get there is important. So is having the player understand what they need to do for the improvement of the team is just as if not more valuable. The player-coach meeting is where a player can be honest, and so can the coach in a private one on one setting. This empowers the player so he knows working together with the coaching staff is the key to a high level of achievement.
If there is ever a question from a player or parent...or a community member...please reach out to me.
John Beck
jbeck@pps.net
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
Coach Cody is turning 26! Come celebrate! Drive-by Bash at Cody’s place (4811 NE Shaver Circle) on December 24th between 3:30-5:30pm! Give Coach Cody a shout and let him know how much we appreciate him!
As always, if you have any questions you can email us at admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
We’ll be back in touch soon with information for off-season!
Happy Sunday FOGF Family!
Please RSVP here: https://www.evite.com/event/00EDIODAEICBYUWCOEPMIKPEDEMQSQ/activity?gid=00EDX7TPTBOMQABZQEPMIKP474FS5Y
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the German Society! Coach Beck would like the boys to wear shirt and tie, but if not a possibility, a collared shirt is fine. No jeans or athletic wear for the boys please.
Please text Nikki if you are able to come early (around 4:30pm) to help with set up OR if you can stay late to help clean up! 503-750-4094
We are so excited to celebrate our players! Our all player Football Awards Banquet is this coming Monday. Please make sure to RSVP as soon as you can, so we have an accurate head count for food.
Monday, December 13th at 6:30 pm at the German Society (5626 NE Alameda St.)
Please RSVP here!
Coach Beck would like the boys to wear shirt and tie, but if not a possibility- a collared shirt is ok. No jeans or athletic wear for the boys please.
Friends of Grant Football will be hosting the main meal.
We are asking that Family’s with the last name A-L bring a salad or fruit to share.
Family’s with last name M-Z please bring a dessert to share.
Parents/Guardians/Grandparents and younger siblings are invited to attend also!
We can still use a handful of volunteers to help set up and decorate for the banquet (arrive around 4:30pm). If you are available to help or have questions please send an email to admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com or text/call Nikki at 503-750-4094.
We would like to congratulate our players that made PIL All League Honors!
We are proud of these players, they have grown so much through the program and become such wonderful young men.
Portland Interscholastic League football 2021: All-league teams, coach and players of the year (voted on by PIL Coaches)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Max von Arx, Grant
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
TE Max von Arx, Grant, senior
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Max von Arx, Grant, senior
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
RB Jae’Sean Pete, Grant, senior
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
OL Will Hindrum, Grant, senior
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
OL Stephen del Guidice, Grant, sophomore
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
K Oliver Thake, Grant, junior
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
LB Jayden Moses, Grant, junior
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DB Marshune Waters, Grant, junior
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
U Marshune Waters, Grant, junior
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DB Milan Clark, Grant, junior
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR Milan Clark, Grant, junior
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
P Kellen Segel, Grant, junior
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
RB Donald Stephens, Grant, junior
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
OL Dylan Dihn, Grant, junior
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
OL Chuck Bohart, Grant, junior
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Benson Deible, Grant, sophomore
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
LB Karnell Dedmon, Grant, senior
Kellen Segel QB - Junior
JP Fuller LB - Junior
Dakota Hoffert WR - Junior
Andrew Gray DB - Junior
Colin O'Rourke DB - Senior
WINTER SPORTS
Staying competitive and cross-training is important for a player's development. Please have your player sign up for a winter sports on the Grant Athletic website.
https://www.familyid.com/organizations/grant-high-school
We are looking forward to see everyone at the Awards Banquet!
December 13th @ 6:30pm - All Levels Football Awards Banquet at the German Society. This is for all players and their families. This is a dress in your best event! Please RSVP using the link below (important you RSVP as soon as you can, so we don’t over buy on the food) Link to RSVP (please do so we don’t over buy on the food)
http://evite.me/kQaNV1cy5d
*Please contact Nikki at 503-750-4094 or email us at friendsofgrantfootball@gmail.com if you are able to help with set up and clean up at 4ish on Monday the 13th for event.
December - February - College Recruiters will be visiting campus to talk to prospects.
January - The year-round calendar will be out sometime in the month of January for all players and parents so they can plan vacations, etc.
January - February - Player Evaluations will be underway...one on one with the head coach.
February - Every returning football player and Seniors playing in College "should" be enrolled in Speed-Strength class for the second semester...don't take "no" as an adequate answer. :)
February - College Signings for Senior Players
February - May - Players will be participating if invited to develop their skills on the 7-7 circuit.
March-May - Players should be participating in Track-Field if not participating in baseball - that is the expectation!
March - Team Camp information will be sent out to players and parents. (Start Saving money - cost is around $235-250).
March - May - Coaches will be attending Coaching Clinics and College Spring Practices.
May - Spring Football Practice - non padded.
June - Padded Practice and Team Camp (10 days consecutively)
June - July - 7 on 7 (Skill Players) for all levels on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and some weekend Tournaments / Summer workouts: Monday-Thursdays (8-10:30 a.m.) for ALL Players / Lineman Competitions (2) / Les Schwab All-Star Bowl @ Linfield College
July - Team Bonding Camp Overnight Trip (More information in April)
August - Youth Football Camp / Youth Coaches Clinic / Training Camp Week for High School Players prior to the start of the season / Start of Official Season
Generals:
We need to get stronger and physically and mentally. There are ways to achieve this...but they might be out one's "comfort zone". Participating in combative sports like "Wrestling" and Rugby and Lacrosse. Participating in Track to develop your athleticism - jumping...and speed! These sports are not easy...but...nothing worthwhile is achieved easily.
Take a look at the best players at the college and the NFL level...it is not a secret...that to get to that level takes sacrifice by players and even parents. (If a student-athlete is interested in gaining a potential college scholarship (tough to come by)...they are limited in a lot of sports...however football has by far the most scholarships.)
There is a place for every player...a roll for every player...the "Life Lessons" learned are so valuable...keep recruiting - the more participants - the better. :)
John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
11/15 (Monday)- If you weren’t able to turn gear in today please make sure to bring all your gear/uniforms and turn in on Monday!
11/15 (Monday) - Basketball tryouts and Wrestling practices start. The expectation that all returning players are to be participating in a winter sport. Staying competitive and cross-training is important for a player's development. Please have your player sign up for a winter sports on the Grant Athletic website. https://www.familyid.com/organizations/grant-high-school
12/13 (Monday) - All Levels Football Awards Banquet at the German Society (5626 NE Alameda St.) at 6pm. This is for all players and their families. This is a dress in your best event. Link to RSVP (please do so we don’t over buy on the food).
Click here to RSVP for the Football Awards Banquet!
*Please contact Karmen (karmenvonarx@icloud.com) and Nikki (nikki@farrellrealty.com ) if you are able to help with set up and clean up at 4ish on Monday the 13th for event.
December - February - College recruiters will be visiting campus to talk to prospects.
January - The year-round calendar will be out sometime in the month of January for all players and parents so they can plan vacations, etc.
January - February - Player Evaluations will be underway...one on one with the head coach.
February - Every returning football player and Seniors playing in College "should" be enrolled in Speed-Strength class for the second semester...don't take "no" as an adequate answer. :)
February = College Signings for Senior Players
February - May - Players will be participating if invited to develop their skills on the 7-7 circuit.
March-May - Players should be participating in Track & Field if not participating in baseball - that is the expectation!
March - Team Camp information will be sent out to players and parents. (Start Saving money - cost is around $235-250).
March - May - Coaches will be attending Coaching Clinics and College Spring Practices.
May - Spring Football Practice - non padded.
June - Padded Practice and Team Camp (10 days consecutively)!
June - July - 7 on 7 (Skill Players) for all levels on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and some weekend Tournaments / Summer workouts: Monday-Thursdays (8-10:30 a.m.) for ALL Players / Lineman Competitions (2) / Les Schwab All-Star Bowl @ Linfield College
July - Team Bonding Camp Overnight Trip (More information in April!)
August - Youth Football Camp / Youth Coaches Clinic / Training Camp Week for High School Players prior to the start of the season / Start of Official Season.
Generals:
We need to get stronger physically and mentally. There are ways to achieve this...but they might be out one's "comfort zone". Participating in combative sports like Wrestling, Rugby and Lacrosse. Participating in Track to develop your athleticism - jumping...and speed! These sports are not easy...but...nothing worthwhile is achieved easily.
Take a look at the best players at the college and the NFL level...it is not a secret...that to get to that level takes sacrifice by players and even parents. (If a student-athlete is interested in gaining a potential college scholarship (tough to come by)...they are limited in a lot of sports...however football has by far the most scholarships.)
There is a place for every player...a roll for every player...the "Life Lessons" learned are so valuable...keep recruiting - the more participants - the better. :)
John J. Beck
Head Football Coach
Grant High School
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
Congrats to our players of the week!
(As voted on by Coaches)
Players of the Week Vs. Lakeridge:
M.V.P.: Max von Arx
Defensive Player: Jayden Moses
Offensive Player: Donald “Chili” Stephens / Jaesean Pete
Lineman of the Game: Stephen del Guice
Special Team Player: Oliver Thake
Underclassmen: Benson Dieble
Practice Player: John Kent
The Grant vs Lakeridge State playoff game will be streamed on NFHS. I believe you have to purchase to watch live, put free to watch afterwards.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/lakeridge-high-school-lake-oswego-or/gam8dc9b3dacb
We are hoping it has just slipped your mind as we have only received a few donations for coaches gifts. Please keep in mind that although the coaches are paid, the amount of time that they put in, no where near reflects what they should be getting. Coaching is a labor of love to these kids. We have 11 coaches and 2 honorary special needs coaches that come to every practice and game. All players are taught by the majority of coaches so we add all the gift donations together and divide equally. Please also keep in mind that this has been a VERY busy year for them. They started last October-April was one season and started back up in July until November.
Donate on the FOGF website: https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
We will be having our awards dinner most likely in the second week of December. It is a big todo and the JV and Varsity. Players come dressed up in shirts and tie. Families are also invited. We will let you know as soon as it is scheduled (waiting on Basketball schedule).
We will be getting the boys PIL championship sleeveless shirts that will have this logo
If you are interested in getting a T-shirt we are ordering them in the next week and will have a limited number available at the banquet for purchase for $20. If you are going to want a size bigger than XL please email us at (we will get a variety of sizes M-XL)
Our 7/8 Grade team playing up to 8th grade plays Lake Oswego on Saturday at Hare Field in Hillsboro @ 7pm for round 1 of the playoffs and get to olay under the big lights this Saturday night
We know that's not a big draw for folks to drive to Hillsboro at 7pm but I thought it would be nice to have some players and coaches there to support them and coach the kids up.
The team is excited to have earned a spot in the state playoffs and we hope to have our Grant Family supporting from
all levels! We hear all the time how much our Players love the team and continue to grow into really good guys as well as have a great love of sport. We look forward to seeing what they bring in the years to come.
vs Lakeridge at Lakeridge 7pm
We would like to ask our whole Grant Football Family to be there to support our Program. Tickets must be pre purchased through OSAA at this link
https://www.osaa.org/shop/tickets
Despite our Loss last week, because of our league record we are the League Champions and have been for 4 years Straight! The first time in Grants History!
So proud of our Players and grateful to our coaches and the extra time and care they put into our players.
Senior Night was a great opportunity to Celebrate our amazing Seniors! Watching them through the years has been so much fun to see them grow into such fine young men. So much change from Freshman year, and new experiences for our new players. What a special group of guys. Many Thanks to Beaumont Flower for the roses for moms and to our John Davenport for the photos from the special night. https://www.foreyesphotos.com/f741708162
JV Players need to make sure to turn in all their equipment. It is recorded and they will be charged for lost equipment so please do soon if they haven’t already.
Vs. Jefferson:
M.V.P.: Max von Arx
Defensive Player: Max von Arx
Offensive Player: Jaesean Pete
Lineman of the Game: Stephen del Guice
Special Team Player: Oliver Thake
Underclassmen: Benson Deible
Practice Player: Tyler Moore
We will have an Awards dinner and will let everyone know soon when it will be.
We will be giving the coaches gifts at the Dinner. If you would like to show your appreciation to the coaches and their hundreds of hours of time they have put in to go above and beyond for our players, please send your donations through our PayPal on the link below
Just add coaches in the note. (If you forget no biggie, we figure that’s what it’s for at this time.
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
With a pandemic, Portland Public schools made great strides to make sure our players were able to play last season. Having two seasons in one year made it difficult to find the complete support that we needed without hitting our families too hard for donations. We were generously given gift certificates to raffle off by the Moxie Hotel downtown. Instead of doing a raffle for money we’re going to offer up a fun weekend experience for 2, for two nights, with a bottle of wine and $25 towards food and beverage and a complementary cocktail at check-in. This is for anyone to win that gives us a great contact to become a potential sponsor. All you have to do is email us with a business in our Grant Community with a name and number, along your name and number and we will do the rest!
Email us at admin@friendsgrantfootballboard.com
contact info for businesses that you think would be a good sponsor with their
contact name and number
your name and number.
For every contact name given you will be entered to win!
Thanks again. Go General’s!!
We are excited to announce our new Youth Football President Trent Carpenter. He is exactly what we have been looking for with great ties to the young football community. We know he will be fantastic!
Trent grew up in Lake Oswego and attended Washington State University, graduating in 1998. He was involved in a variety of youth sports and began playing football in 3rd grade, and played through high school. Playing youth football was an important part of my childhood, and was fortunate to have great coaches who focused on the fundamentals of the game, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
He met his wife Hillary at WSU, and they have two boys, Bronx and Pierce, 5th and 6th grade at Beverly Clearly. He owns his own company which provides cutting systems for the forest products industry, and Hillary is an event planner. They have lived in Northeast Portland since 2011, with a 3 year ex-pat stint in Chile from 2014-2016. Their family enjoys typical Northwest activities - hiking, skiing at Bachelor, and visiting local restaurants and breweries.
Many, many thanks to Josh Haley and Eric von Arx for stepping in to make sure the season happened this year for our young ones when our last president stepped down at the last minute.
One of the things that makes football special is the amount of people and pageantry it takes to make it happen. For a team to play we have-
-75 players
-13 coaches.
-1 Athletic Director
-1 Asst Director
-1 groundsKeeper
-3+ security
-3+ Administration
-2 ticket takers
-2 bus drivers
-1 announcer
-1 spotter
-1 scoreboard
-4 chains Crew
-4 refs
-2 trainers
-1 on field doctor
-3 parents for meal
-3 filmers for Hudl
-4+ for live stream crew
-1+ photographer
-12 board members
-And a partridge in a pear tree!
We are grateful for all the wonderful souls that keep the love of football alive in a time where doing something for someone besides yourself, gets harder and harder to find. Thank you.
Special Thanks to the parents on the FOGF Board that work the games for the live stream and Setting up all the games and meals. It’s a labor of love for sure.
Karmen von Arx
Nikki del Giudice
Chad Hoffert
Jenn Mannhard
Live Stream Team:
Kurt Borchardt
Dan Kent
Casper Yu
Shawn Hindrum
We get asked a lot about Grant Gear. It can be bought in the school by your student, but stuff is limited due to shortages this year everywhere and trucking delivery issues. There is an embroidery cart next to the rock at Lloyd center that we paid to have the G and Stars logo available. You can take anything you want to have it embroidered on for a small fee.
Many thanks for a great year!
-Friends of Grant Football.
We are hoping for a clear night but are preparing in case it rains. Bring umbrellas just in case and come early, it tends to get crowded!
vs Jefferson Marshall Field @ 7pm
Tickets cash only $2-Students $6-Adults
Vaccine card required or proof of negative test within 72 hours
vs Jefferson, at Jefferson 4pm
Vaccine card required or proof of negative test within 72 hours
We are excited to announce that we are for sure Co-PIL champions as of today and going for the full title against Jefferson this Friday night! This is the first time Grant Football has been the PIL Champions 4 times in a row for almost 100 years!
Congratulations to our Players of the Week!!
Vs. Barlow:
M.V.P.: Marshune Waters
Defensive Player: None
Offensive Player: Max von Arx
Lineman of the Game: Stephen del Giudice
Special Team Player: Austin Yu
Underclassmen: Jay Lenford
Practice Player: Alex Gray
Hello Grant Community!
Our athletic programs will be participating in the OSAA State Playoffs here in the coming weeks! OSAA is offering digital ticketing for all of these playoff events through Hometown Ticketing. This week we have Volleyball on 10/27 at Grant, and Boys and Girls Soccer on 10/30. This will be the way to buy tickets throughout the entire playoffs for all sports.
To purchase tickets for Grant or any OSAA event please follow the link below, download the Hometown Fan App to hold your ticket digitally or print it off when you buy it. This ticket will then be scanned at the gate prior to entry and before proof of vaccination. I have attached some more information from the OSAA with QR Codes you can scan that will take you right to
Please feel free to email me at oholling@pps.net if you have any questions. Go Generals!
Senior parents please arrive by 6:15-6:30 at the game and make sure to turn in your Seniors Letter to be read while honoring them on the field before the game. Families will walk the field with their seniors at 6:40.
Please try to get there early. We won’t be able to wait. Feel free to bring banners or balloons for your playe. When seniors are announced we will have a photographer there that will take photos of your family with your player.
We would like Parents or Guardians to send us a letter that can be read by the announcer (live stream and game) when your player is on the field. This is needed ASAP.
Things we need from Parents
Please prepare a 20-30 second letter by October 25
Tell us who your player is,
How long he has been playing football.
His position.
Some love and good wishes.
Name of Parents or Guardians and family names who may be on field with player for Senior night.
Please send letter to Karmenvonarx@icloud.com
With a pandemic, Portland Public schools made great strides to make sure our players were able to play last season. Having two seasons in one year made it difficult to find the complete support that we needed without hitting our families too hard for donations. We were generously given gift certificates to raffle off by the Moxie Hotel downtown. Instead of doing a raffle for money we’re going to offer up a fun weekend experience for 2, for two nights, with a bottle of wine and $25 towards food and beverage and a complementary cocktail at check-in. This is for anyone to win that gives us a great contact to become a potential sponsor. All you have to do is email us with a business in our Grant Community with a name and number, along your name and number and we will do the rest!
Email us at admin@friendsgrantfootballboard.com
Contact info for businesses that you think would be a good sponsor with their
contact name and number
your name in the number.
For every contact name given you will be entered to win!
Thanks again. Go General’s!!
PIL District is looking for youth Basketball coaches.
Please see info below if you know someone or can pass it along.
Greetings,
We're in need of youth basketball coaches, and I would like to know if you are interested and available. Practices are twice a week, with one game on a weekday, and 4 Saturdays during the season where teams will play two games. Please let me know if you may be interested. Thank you.
Diallo Lewis
Assistant Director of Athletics
Portland Interscholastic League
503-916-3239
https://www.foreyesphotos.com/f741708162
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/resources
Contact Nikki @ nikki@farrellrealty.com
(Next year Friends of Grant Football President)
PPS has New Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements of Spectators - PPS is now requiring all "visitors", including those attending athletic events, show proof of vaccination OR a negative test result within the past 72 hours. The message was sent out throughout the district on Thursday and I am still working on some more identifying language specifically around our students attending our games. For the remainder of the fall season this will take place at all Volleyball and Football home games, for soccer, since we play varsity games off site or at Grant Park, we will not be able to manage that. I do expect it to happen at soccer games on PPS campuses. They are not yet sure if the same requirement will be in place for the students.
The Grant High athletic website is trying to be more up to date weekly with all necessary information for the community to know for our program. You can still always check FOGF site and OSAA for current game info!
(Grant Gear may change. Will let you know)
Tickets: Students $2 Adults $6
Vaccine cards and ID required for entrance (or Negative test results in last 72 hours.)
Parents tend to sit in stands below the press box
Vaccine cards and ID required for entrance (or Negative test results in last 72 hours.)
M.V.P: Jaesean Pete
Defensive Player: Max von Arx
Offensive Player: Kellen Segel
Lineman of the Game: Chuck Bohart
Special Team Player: Jordan Clark
Underclassmen: Logan Rueda
Practice Player: Silas Griffin / Marcus Rouse / Taiji Yamakawa/ Tanner Gage / All Frosh-Soph Team
(Next year Friends of Grant Football President)
Just in case there were any issues the first time we were asked to put Vax cards on synergy. This will be vital as administrators look up vaccination status.
1) Upload your student's Covid-19 Vaccination Cards into Synergy-ParentVUE.
This is helpful for contact tracing.
Instructions: Covid 19 Vaccination card -parentvue.
The option for parents to upload their student’s Covid 19 Vaccination Card in the ParentVUE is available in the Yearly Verification screen.
To access ParentVUE, in your web browser, go to: https://parent-portland.cascadetech.org/portland/
Click on I am a Parent to log into ParentVUE. Enter your username and password. Click Login.
On the Select Registration page, select 2021-22 Current Year- Yearly Verification from the drop down menu.
Click on the Begin New Student Registration link.
In Yearly Verification, parents will be able to update their student information and upload their Covid Vaccination Card. Click the Upload button to proceed.
This information will be added to your student’s immunization record in the Synergy Student Information System.
If you have already updated your student’s information in Yearly Verification, you can still go back to the Yearly Verification screen by clicking on Yearly Verification in the upper right hand corner of the ParentVUE screen. You will be able to upload the Covid 19 Vaccination Record at this time.
For Varsity Football
If you are unsuccessful uploading to Synergy, please email a pdf or picture of your student's vaccination card to Cynthia Roberts, GHS Business Manager, (croberts@pps.net). Ms. Roberts will upload it for you.
MEDIA
https://www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsports/2021/10/clackamas-routs-grant-to-stay-undefeated.html
Covid Rules for Return to play
https://www.osaa.org/docs/osaainfo/ReturnToPlayFollowingCOVIDInfection.pdf
Photos
John Davenport photography for Roosevelt Varsity pics. Please support our guy who comes out to shoot our guys!
https://www.foreyesphotos.com/
Grant vs Clackamas Team video
We had a video guy come out me for a team video and go some great stuff.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0X_imcscYkINxAd4qHaq3HXMA
Senior Night- Parents
October 29th, Arrive by 6:30 @Marshall
We need to receive letters from Parents to be read during their players introductions. Please turn in ASAP,
so that we are not scrambling to add your senior at the last minute. Thanks!
Feel free to bring banners or balloons for your player. Seniors and families will be announced on the field before the game with any family that they would like to be there and will have photos taken with your player.
We would like parents or Guardians to send us a short letter that can be read by the announcer (live stream and game) when your player is with family on the field. This is needed ASAP.
THINGS WE NEED FROM PARENTS-
Please prepare a 20-30 second letter. It can include:
Tell us who your player is.
How long he has been playing football.
His position.
What the seniors plans for next year will be.
Some love and good wishes to them from you.
Name of Parents or Guardians and family names who may be on field with player for Senior night. (If you’re not sure on who will be present we can add that night.)
Please send letter to Karmenvonarx@icloud.com
