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Division · Raising The Standard Early

Middle School

7th and 8th grade. Where the standard gets set, with advanced coaching and real competition before the high school lights come on.

Team
14U
Grades
7th – 8th
Roster
Tryout
Team Size
~15 Athletes
Trains At
Athletic Performance
What This Division Is
  • FocusSkill development with advanced coaching
  • FocusCompetitive environment that shapes discipline
  • FocusPreparation for the transition to the high school level
  • FocusFull Program adds the track block after the 7v7 season
The Week
  • On the fieldPractices · Team install, 7v7 reps, film review
  • In the gymTraining · Weight room, 2 sessions per week, 1 hour each
  • SundaysPreseason (Sep – Nov) · Rehab, sprint work, injury prevention, conditioning
Join The ProgramTryouts & Evaluation
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/Tournament · 7v7
  • Season7v7 Only · Skill & Speed
  • Season7v7 + Training · Games + Practices + Weight Room
  • SeasonFull Program · Season + Track

Season runs December – March · tournament costs included · one-time enrollment deposit

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/Media Day · The roster
Who Coaches It
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Coach Chachere

Offensive Coordinator
  • 22 straight career starts at Portland State, becoming one of the program's all-time leaders in passing yards (3,541), passing TDs (35), rushing TDs (19), and total offense (4,919)
  • True dual-threat quarterback with over 1,300 rushing yards in addition to his passing production, with multiple 100-yard rushing games
  • Two-time Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week and team co-captain
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Coach Hawkins

Defensive Coordinator
  • 2× Second Team All-Big Sky selection (2019, 2021)
  • Team leader in tackles (81 in 2019, 77 in 2021)
  • A relentless middle linebacker who started all 12 games in 2021 and left a lasting mark on the Hornets defense
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Coach Sampson Jr.

Head Coach, Trench Squad
  • Ranked No. 4 Center in the Nation
  • Mountain West Champion at Fresno State
  • Former U.S. Army All-American
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Coach Harris

Linebackers
  • 186 career tackles across 51 Division I games
  • 6.5 career sacks and 13 tackles for loss against top competition
  • 4-year impact player and consistent starter at linebacker
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Coach Holloway

Safeties
  • Ranked No. 11 JUCO Safety in the Nation by 247Sports
  • National Champion at City College of San Francisco (13–0 season)
  • Played at UNLV, an immediate impact in 10 of 12 games in 2022
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Coach King

Cornerbacks / Nickels
  • Fresno State and Eastern Washington alum with multiple starts and career-leading stats
  • Proven production against top competition at the Division I level
  • Fresno-born leader. Defensive Player of the Year and All-League honors, now bringing that hometown toughness back to coach the next group up
Full Staff & Credentials
The Standard

The Grind Separates Us From The Rest

The Program is not for everyone. We expect consistency, accountability, and hard work from every athlete who wears our logo. This is a pipeline for serious players only.

  • ExpectSelective environment
  • ExpectCommitment expected
  • ExpectBuilt for next-level athletes