The Douglas County Defenders are committed to providing a top-tier youth football experience,
combining elite training, academic recognition, and a comprehensive season structure.

Our program stands out because we offer:

✔ Academic Recognition – Eligibility for academic awards and potential scholarship money for First Team Academic All-Americans.
✔ Complete Uniform Package – Includes uniform pants, jerseys, socks, and helmet decals.
✔ Elite Training – Monthly or quarterly winter training camps & weekly summer training camps.
✔ Comprehensive Season – 8 regular-season games & over 40 practices.
✔ Postseason Opportunities – Potential for regional & national games in Texas and at ESPN’s Camp World Complex in Orlando.
✔ Certified Coaching – All coaches are USA Football-certified and trained in Heads Up blocking & tackling techniques for safety.
✔ Authentic Football Experience – Full game setup with goal posts, kicking game, and official fields.

Regular season: August–November
Playoffs: November–December
National Championship: December in Charlotte, North Carolina (age division & qualification required)

Practices: begin the 2nd week of July, with days/times set by coaching staff and age division. Locations are determined in July based on county school field availability.

Games: The first game will be around August 15th this season. Home games are held at various Douglas County high schools and away games are played across Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Brighton, Loveland, and Fort Collins. All games are played on high school or college football fields.