FAQ and contact
Questionsfrom parents.
My child has never played football. Can they train?
Yes. Training serves complete beginners through experienced high school athletes. First-time players start at Level 1, Foundation, which teaches the fundamentals and builds confidence through repetition.
What ages do you train?
Flag football starts at age 5. Position training runs from first-time players through high school athletes.
How is my child's level decided?
By age, experience, physical readiness and demonstrated ability. Athletes move up through the three levels as they progress.
How long are sessions?
Private 1-on-1 sessions are 75 minutes. Small-group sessions are 90 minutes, which leaves time for a dynamic warm-up without cutting position-specific instruction.
How big are the small groups?
4 to 6 athletes.
If I buy a package, do we have to use all the sessions at once?
No. Sessions in a 4 or 8 session package are scheduled one at a time.
Can my child train at more than one position?
Every academy offers private and small-group training, so an athlete can book sessions in more than one academy.
Is strength training safe for kids?
All strength and athletic performance work is age-appropriate, supervised, and progressed according to each athlete's ability.
Who coaches the sessions?
Private sessions are with Coach English. He played high school, college-level, semi-pro and arena football, holds two GNFA single-season receiving records, and coaches youth tackle and flag football. Meet Coach English.
Where is training held?
At fields around the Beaverton, Oregon area, including local high school fields. The exact field changes with the session (private, clinic or camp) and the space needed, and is confirmed when you book.
What should my athlete bring?
Athletes should arrive ready to train with:
- Football cleats or appropriate turf shoes
- Comfortable athletic clothing
- A full water bottle
- A personal football, if available
- Receiver gloves (optional)
- Any position-specific equipment requested by Coach English
Helmets and shoulder pads are not required for standard non-contact training sessions.
Athletes should arrive 5 to 10 minutes early, ready to warm up and get to work.
Additional equipment requirements for clinics and camps will be communicated before each event.
Is there a waiver?
Yes. A parent or guardian signs a participant waiver online once per athlete, before the first session. It also collects the emergency contact and medical information Coach English needs.
What if we need to reschedule, or the weather is bad?
Rescheduling: give at least 48 hours’ notice and we’ll move the session at no cost.
Illness or injury: let us know as soon as you can, even the same day, and we’ll reschedule at no cost. Please keep sick athletes home.
Bad weather: if Coach English cancels for unsafe weather (lightning, extreme heat or poor air quality), the session is moved at no cost. You’ll get a text or email before the session.
Missed sessions: a session missed without 48 hours’ notice, other than for illness or weather, counts as used.
Questions? Email info@universitygridiron.com and Coach English will get back to you. The booking page shows every option and price.
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