MS Tackle Football

Youth Entering Grades 5th-8th in Fall of 2026

Registration ends on July 27th 

Welcome to the New Prague Youth Football program! With direct oversight from our NPHS coaching staff, our program is dedicated to providing 5th through 8th grade students in the New Prague Area Schools with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football while fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth. As part of the New Prague Community Education program, we compete in the Southwest Metro Football League (SWML) against evenly matched teams from neighboring communities such as Chaska, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Orono, and Waconia. Through structured practices, competitive games, and the guidance of coaches, we aim to prepare our players for success on and off the field, building skills and values that will benefit them in all aspects of life.

Participation in the New Prague Youth Football program is about more than winning or losing games. Our goal is to win every game; however, our purpose is to emphasize effort, resilience, and commitment, teaching players that with hard work and determination, they can overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Our coaches are dedicated to designing effective practice plans and fostering a supportive environment where each player can grow, regardless of their physical abilities. We are grateful for the trust that parents place in us and recognize the responsibility we have in shaping not only football players but also responsible young individuals.

Season At-A-Glance

The 2026 tackle football season will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026. 

Practices for 5th-7th graders will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and games will be played on Saturdays. 

Practices for 8th graders will be held Monday-Thursday and games will be played on Saturdays.

All grades should plan for at least 1 Tuesday night game during their season.

The game schedule is drafted by the SWML Board and is typically not released until after the season has begun. The SWML Board must determine the number of teams from each community before developing a game schedule. 

Registration Process

Registration will close on Sunday, July 26th

Any athlete that registers after the registration deadline will be placed on a wait list.

Parent Meeting: July 26th @ 6pm in the high school auditorium

Pad Handout:
July 28th
6pm: 8th Grade
7pm: 7th Grade

July 29th
6pm: 6th Grade
7pm: 5th Grade