2025 KICK-OFF - GUIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
2025 KICK-OFF - GUIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Welcome to the DGS Football Family!
My name is Coach Molinari, and I’m proud to serve as the Head Football Coach at Downers Grove South. We’re excited to welcome you to the 2025 season!
In our program, we live by the phrase HIT HARD—a core philosophy built on resilience, determination, and discipline. It’s more than just physical play; it’s about how we face challenges on and off the field. Our coaching staff, along with our Senior Guardians, will help implement and model this mindset for every athlete in the program.
To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of important resources below. We recommend beginning with the DGS Athletics website for season information, forms, and schedules. Weekly updates will be sent throughout the season, so please keep an eye on your inbox.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your level’s head coach:
Varsity – Coach Molinari: mmolinari@csd99.org Sophomore – Coach Drenth: adrenth@csd99.org Freshman – Coach Pawlak: rpawlak@csd99.org
Go Mustangs! HIT HARD
— Coach Molinari
SEASON START DATE - MONDAY AUGUST 11th, 2025
SEASON START DATE - MONDAY AUGUST 11th, 2025
Week of August 11-15 (Afternoon Practices)
Freshmen
Monday–Friday: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sophomore
Monday, Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday-Friday: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 6:45 AM – 11:00 AM
*Pictures at 7:15am
Varsity
Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
School-Year Practice Schedule (Beginning August 18)
Freshmen/Sophomore
Monday–Friday: 3:40 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM (SOPH)
Freshmen Games on Saturday Mornings
Varsity
8th Period Team Time - Practice ends by 6:20 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
EXPECTATION IS THAT ALL PLAYERS ATTEND PRACTICE OR GAMES 6 DAYS A WEEK - ALL LEVELS
EXPECTATION IS THAT ALL PLAYERS ATTEND PRACTICE OR GAMES 6 DAYS A WEEK - ALL LEVELS
REGISTRATION & CURRENT PHYSICAL STEPS
REGISTRATION & CURRENT PHYSICAL STEPS
$ - LOW-COST PHYSICAL OPTION (No Appointment or Insurance Required)
MIDWEST EXPRESS CLINIC tel: 331-481-6869 6320 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
tel:630-581-5372 40 75th St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Not sure if registered for season OR submitted physical? CLICK LINK BELOW (to be updated starting 8/7)
Football 5 Pad Girdles Champro
Football 5 Pad Girdles Champro
We offer the opportunity to purchase a football girdle they will keep. They are brand new and discounted down to $20. The coaches will collect $ and issue girdles. NOT MANDATORY to order this girdle, but every football player needs a girdle. Retail for most girdles is typically $40 to $80.
📌 Important Reminder: GIRDLE ORDERS FILLED TO PAID PLAYERS ON TUESDAY, 8/12, AFTER PRACTICE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOME GAMES!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOME GAMES!
ALL FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER FOR 2 HOME GAMES
ALL FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER FOR 2 HOME GAMES
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE PARENTS VOLUNTEER FOR VARSITY GAMES
VARSITY PARENTS VOLUNTEER FOR SOPHOMORE GAMES
MEET THE TEAM NIGHT
MEET THE TEAM NIGHT
Thursday, August 21 | 6:30pm - STADIUM
Thursday, August 21 | 6:30pm - STADIUM
Meet our Freshman, Sophomore & Varsity teams, stock up on DGS Football spiritwear, and sign up for volunteer opportunities!
6:30pm - All Levels Mandatory Meeting (1 parent & 1 player must attend)
DRINK DROP OFF - DONATION FOR CONCESSIONS
DRINK DROP OFF - DONATION FOR CONCESSIONS
Thursday, August 21 | 6:30pm - STADIUM
Thursday, August 21 | 6:30pm - STADIUM
We ask all families to donate soft drinks & Gatorade for our concession stand. Drinks can be dropped off at Meet The Team Night on August 21st!
Freshman last name A-J: Case of Coke 24/12oz cans
Freshman last name K-Z: Case of Diet Coke 24/12oz cans
Sophomore last name A-J: Case of Dr. Pepper 24/12oz cans
Sophomore last name K-Z: Case of Sprite Regular 24/12oz cans
Varsity – last name A-J: Case of Orange or Red OR ASSORTED Gatorade 24/20oz
Varsity – last name K-Z: Case of Blue or Yellow OR ASSORTED Gatorade 24/ 20oz
Pierce Tavern Giveback Night
Pierce Tavern Giveback Night
Tuesday, August 26 | Anytime after 4 pm - 5135 Main St. Downers Grove
Tuesday, August 26 | Anytime after 4 pm - 5135 Main St. Downers Grove
Take a break from your busy back to school schedule and grab dinner at Pierce Tavern! Pierce Tavern is giving back 10% of all sales - Dine In or Carryout - to the DGS Mustang Football program.
PICTURE DAY - 8/16/25 Picture Day Saturday morning. Ordering of pictures is done online through the VIP website. Please take a look below for more detailed information
PICTURE DAY - 8/16/25 Picture Day Saturday morning. Ordering of pictures is done online through the VIP website. Please take a look below for more detailed information
Varsity 7 AM | Sophomore 7:20 AM | Freshmen 7:40 AM
Sports team picture day is coming up! Your athlete's photos will be posted online at vipis.com within 3 weeks of your photo day for viewing and ordering. Please click here to sign up for email notification when your photo is ready to view and order:
https://www.vipis.com/view/ces
If you have any questions about sports team and individual pictures, please get in touch with Visual Image Photography at support@vipis.com
PHOTOS -
PHOTOS -
LINKS COMING SOON
Freshman - Photos Sophomore - Photos Varsity - Photos (Kelly) Varsity - Photos (Duffy)
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