Liberty Junior Football Program:
Liberty Junior Football is a youth football organization that serves children who live in the Issaquah School District and would attend Liberty High School based on school boundaries. Liberty is a proud member of the Greater Eastside Junior Football Association.
Our Goals:
- Foster sportsmanship and teamwork
- Build self-confidence and life lessons that translate to all aspects of life
- Provide coaches who are dedicated to the development of fundamental skills and high personal chaster
- Establish ONE Team, ONE Community
What we teach our young athletes:
Football is a unique sport in that every individual contributes to the team's collective success. A lineman has to make his block to free the running back. A linebacker has to read properly to put himself into a position to make a play for the rest of his teammates. Through these individual responsibilities, the player develops important team-building and life skills. Some of these life skills include personal responsibility, attention to detail, conflict resolution, self-reflection, mental and physical toughness, teamwork, goal setting, and personal resolve.
When does the season start and what's the commitment?
Our season starts on August 12, 2024, and runs through mid-November. In general, the teams practice five days a week for the first three weeks and then drop down to three days a week with a game on Saturday. Every team plays a minimum of nine games and may play additional games in the playoffs. The GEJFA championship games are generally played on Saturdays and start in November.
Who can play Liberty Junior Tackle Football?
To be eligible to play in the 2024 season without a waiver, a player must have been born on or before July 31, 2016, but not before August 1, 2009, and live within the Liberty High School boundary. With Club approval and parental waiver, a 7-year-old who weighs at least 60 pounds may play. No experience is necessary. Both boys and girls are welcome. The cost is $495 (April - May 31), which will increase to $550 on June 1 for the 2024 season.
Who can play Liberty Flag Football?
Our flag football program is geared for our 1st-2nd graders who live within the Liberty High School boundary. The cost is $150 for the 2024 season.