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Post by holmesbend on Jun 30, 2015 23:28:01 GMT -6
Are there such things?
Short version...
A small school close to where I grew up of about 160-180, grades 9-12 ended their football program back in the mid 70's. It's an independent school in KY, actually wedged between 3 good programs (two of which are some of the best in our state. All 3 have won a state title) in terms of proximity...Probably not 8 miles from either of the other 3, well respected programs.
The current principal is from one of the aforementioned football powers, while the AD is from another (where I happened to played HS ball) and for what it's worth, my mom is the curriculum coordinator for the entire district (30 years as a coaches wife at that, 15 of those spent at 2 of the 3 football schools above). So, there are admin in the district right now really serious about the possibility of bringing football back.
I was just curious of any financial assistance out there.
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Post by raymul313 on Jul 1, 2015 8:46:37 GMT -6
This is an interesting question as I have been thinking about the possibilities of a nearby school getting football also as oddly enough my girlfriend's cousin mentioned his HS looking to get football into the school. Granted he's 16 and not the smartest grape in the bunch, so it could just be a rumor.
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Post by holmesbend on Jul 1, 2015 8:59:40 GMT -6
This is an interesting question as I have been thinking about the possibilities of a nearby school getting football also as oddly enough my girlfriend's cousin mentioned his HS looking to get football into the school. Granted he's 16 and not the smartest grape in the bunch, so it could just be a rumor. Glad I'm not the only one wondering. This school has a very good academic reputation & there is a pretty good tax base...lake community. Enrollment wise, they have more or less an open enrollment type deal (reciprocal agreement with surrounding nearby schools). They have about 60 or so kids on a "waiting list", but not enough room for them at the school. With that said, they also are losing a few of their better male athletes to the surrounding schools. Matter of fact, a Mr. Football candidate to be in our state this year (QB) went there through middle school then transferred out because of no football. |
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Post by fcboiler87 on Jul 1, 2015 9:38:11 GMT -6
To my knowledge, there isn't any such thing. There have been more than 5 schools here in southern Indiana add football over the past several years and they all had to come up with how to fund their start up programs. Two of the larger schools in the entire country finally added football (well both resurrected after 30+ year layoffs). One program simply went out to area businesses, explained their plans and asked for help. I think they received over 20k to get things going. Now I believe it's on the program to fundraise on their own. The other program was parent/player funded. They are a community that is on the rise and is in good shape financially. They footed the bill over time. Basically it was pay to play, but now that they have the equipment in place, they just fundraise like any other team to keep things going. I don't know that the school provides any financial assistance.
A few other programs that got started in the area did so through a referendum. This was something that had to be voted on by the tax payers and somehow went through in all instances. I only say that because we all know how much people hate taxes. I think it was a minimal increase but did help get these programs going.
At least one other program in the area is trying. They are trying to pay for it themselves but their school corporation won't let them. There isn't really a good reason, but they've been trying for 5 years and haven't been successful. They are a school that should have it too, with plenty of numbers to support it and students constantly fleeing to other schools to play.
There are various grants out there. I believe it was Muscle Milk that has a 25k one they do but not sure if they do that anymore. I'm sure if you researched these would be available, but probably mostly in small chunks, like 500-1k a piece. USA football has one that is around that amount.
If it's something they're serious about, I think the community would come behind them and help, especially any prominent businesses in the area.
Out of curiosity, which school is this? You can PM me if you'd like. I coached in KY for a while and I know that new programs really aren't something that is happening there like it is here in Indiana with nearly 10 schools adding programs within the last 10 years. Glad to see it happen anywhere, as we should always have more schools playing.
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Post by holmesbend on Jul 1, 2015 23:12:30 GMT -6
Thanks for the reply boiler. About to PM you. By the way...does the FC in your name have anything to do with Floyd County, since you mention you're from Southern Indiana?
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Post by runitupthemiddle on Jul 2, 2015 19:33:10 GMT -6
Yes muscle milk has a grant, and I think bfs (bigger faster stronger) has grants or a template for grant writing, play 60 I think does too
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Post by fcboiler87 on Jul 4, 2015 13:10:10 GMT -6
Something else I thought of was the website gofundme.com. This is the most popular funding website out there and people raise money for all kinds of things, even pet's medical bills and end up raising a ton of money. I think it'd be worth a shot. You can set it up, then link it up from facebook pages, etc.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jul 4, 2015 13:59:43 GMT -6
Are there such things? Short version... A small school close to where I grew up of about 160-180, grades 9-12 ended their football program back in the mid 70's. It's an independent school in KY, actually wedged between 3 good programs (two of which are some of the best in our state. All 3 have won a state title) in terms of proximity...Probably not 8 miles from either of the other 3, well respected programs. The current principal is from one of the aforementioned football powers, while the AD is from another (where I happened to played HS ball) and for what it's worth, my mom is the curriculum coordinator for the entire district (30 years as a coaches wife at that, 15 of those spent at 2 of the 3 football schools above). So, there are admin in the district right now really serious about the possibility of bringing football back. I was just curious of any financial assistance out there. While grants are obviously nice--I DO think careful consideration should be taken before financial investment is made here. What do you mean by "independent". Will there be any sustainable interest in football given it is located so close to already established programs (and presumably established fan bases/support systems) and the fact that becoming successful is often a long, slow, painful process. |
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