High School Football

"Attack Every Opportunity with Purpose."

Positive Courageous Hard Working Accountable Disciplined Respectful

As the program has communicated many time, it is very important that the players communicate with the coaches directly with any questions or concerns they might have. This ensures that the Student Athletes and the Coaches are on the same page.

Varsity Head Coach - Coach Todd Grundahl

JV Head Coach - Coach Justin Hellenbrand

Freshman Head Coach - Coach Michael Allen

Summer Strength, Speed & Agility: We have an excellent opportunity for your DeForest student to participate in a year round male and female Athlete performance program for all student athletes. The focus of this program is to help student athletes get stronger, increase athletic ability, prevent injuries, improve confidence, and mental health. The program is taught by experienced, knowledgeable, and energetic staff consisting of DeForest Coaches and our Physical Education Staff.

This is for the incoming 2026 School Year, 7th grade through 12th grade. 9th-12th grade students will train at DeForest High School and 7th & 8th students will train at the DeForest Middle School.

Please click on the link below to sign up and find out more information

Summer School Speed and Agility Program

Questions about the 2026 Summer Strength and Conditioning Classes can be directed to:

Jay Matthews : JMatthews@deforestschools.org

Joseph Schneider : jschneider@deforestschools.ord