1st - 5th Grade Jr Gladiator Football
Junior Gladiator fields three youth tackle football teams (3rd, 4th, and 5th). The 3rd-grade team includes 1st through 3rd graders. Youth teams play as part of the Cobb Football League.
Our primary goal is to help our players build essential skills such as teamwork, coordination, discipline, and sportsmanship—all while instilling a love for the game.
To ensure their safety, we use age-appropriate techniques and equipment. At this stage, the physicality of the game is limited, and the emphasis is placed on learning proper form, tackling, passing, and other basic skills. We work closely with certified coaches who have been trained in child development and football safety, and we adhere to all recommended safety guidelines set by youth football organizations.
We also place a strong emphasis on monitoring player health and well-being. Practices and games are structured to be fun and engaging, with a clear focus on safety. Rest assured, we take all necessary precautions to ensure that the experience is as safe as possible for every player, from proper warm-ups to equipment checks.
It's important to remember that playing football at this age is not about taking risks; it's about skill-building, developing self-confidence, and enjoying physical activity in a safe, structured environment. We truly believe that football can be a wonderful tool for helping children grow, both physically and mentally, in a way that encourages lifelong fitness and personal development.
Registration for the Fall 2025 season will open March 1st, 2025. Please review the information below before continuing to registration.
Stay tuned to our Facebook page for news on camps, spring training, and more.
Please review the following information (eligibility, fees, required forms, etc.) before entering the registration system.
Player Registration Requirements
1st to 5th graders are not required to be zoned for JCHS, but must not be zoned for another school with a team in the CFL.
Player physical and birth certificate should be provided to your team mom at the start of practice.
All forms, payments, and deposit checks MUST be submitted at equipment pick-up before receiving any football equipment
Equipment Distribution and Requirements
Players will be issued: (1) Helmet (1) Set of Shoulder pads (1) Pair of Game Pants (2) Game Jerseys – 1 Home & 1 Away
Equipment you need to provide: Practice pants, cleats, mouth piece
2024 Registration Fees
One Player = $500
Two Players = $900
Registration fees are utilized to provide equipment, league dues, referee fees, insurance, game-day operations, game day film, athletic trainers plus rental and maintenance fees for use of the Johns Creek High School practice fields and stadium.
Payment can be made online during registration via TeamSnap or checks brought to equipment distribution. A Payment plan is available online during registration. Registration must be paid in full before equipment is received.
Hardship scholarships are available for players on free or reduced lunch through Fulton County Schools. Email juniorgladiatorfootball@gmail.com for more information.
Equipment and Volunteer Deposits
Equipment Deposit: $300 post-dated to November 1, 2025, payable to Junior Gladiator Football. Deposit should be brought to equipment handout. This check will be destroyed at the end of the season if ALL issued equipment is returned.
Volunteer Deposit: $100 post-dated to November 1, 2025, payable to Junior Gladiator Football. This check will be destroyed at the end of the season if all volunteer requirements are fulfilled. The number of volunteer spots required per family will vary by the size of the team. Volunteer spots include team mom/admin, announcer, spotter, chain crew, concessions. All non-coaching families are required to volunteer for concessions.
2025 Jr Gladiator Football Youth Head Coaches
3rd Grade: TBD
4th Grade: Julian Williams
5th Grade: Chris Keyes