Grand Rapids High School Football

01/09/2026

Tonight was our annual football blitz night!
Grand Rapids Area Football Association President Tami Kottke and Vice President Andy Morgan along with Jacy Morgan and Manda Tuttle proudly served on behalf of the association 32 pizzas before the boys hit the streets selling their football cards and representing their sport in our community!
Thank you, Gabe and Brandi Miskovich and the Dutch Room for continuing to be such a strong supporter of our program!
Season opener is Thursday night at 7:00 against Cloquet and it is also youth night! 🖤🏈🧡

01/09/2026

A habit is not hype. It is a practiced response.

When an athlete repeats a useful action in the same situation, the cue and the
behavior begin to connect. The bottle by the backpack prompts hydration. The
phone charging outside the bedroom protects the night. The prepared breakfast
removes a morning decision.

That is why DēsAL starts small. We reduce friction, repeat the action, and
build a pattern the athlete can trust under pressure.

Most health programs focus on what you cannot do. DēsAL focuses on what you
can become.

01/09/2026

1st Game Week Belt earner-Giff! Tremendous camp and leadership!

31/08/2026

Recovery is not an afterthought. Carbohydrate helps restore training
fuel; protein supplies building blocks for repair. Plan both before practice.
Ready when it matters.

31/08/2026

This Thursday is our annual Youth Night! All youth players in their jersey are admitted free!
Kick off is 7 pm against Cloquet!

29/08/2026

The Week Ahead for August 31! Game Week!

Week of August 31 Practice Times: Monday 2p-6:o0p Tuesday-Wednesday-3:30-5:45 **No practice Friday** Labor Day Practice will be 4pm-6:30 PM Game Week: Wednesday, September 2 Freshman v. Duluth East, 4:30 PM Noble Hall Field Thursday, September 3 Varsity v. Cloquet 7:00 PM YOUTH NIGHT ...

28/08/2026

Beach Day!

28/08/2026

Logan earns the belt to end camp! Great 2 weeks!

27/08/2026

Pressure is part of football. Isolation does not have to be.

A teammate who notices, speaks up, and helps another player reset can change how that moment is handled.

Social support can help athletes manage stress,stay engaged, and move forward after mistakes.

DēsAL builds accountability without humiliation. We challenge the behavior
while protecting the person.

Lift Up. Lock In.

27/08/2026

Brula earns the belt! Great work leadership so far!