The Carmel Dads' Club offers a fun, challenging and competitive environment for advanced players who are ready to hone in on their football skills. We will focus on player development and improving each participant’s fundamentals and knowledge of the game.

General Manager/Head Coach Brian Spilbeler [email protected]

TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held May 24th and 25th 6-8:00 pm at CHS Varsity Football Field.  It is expected that all boys will attend all sessions of tryouts if at all possible.  The tryouts are run by Independent evaluators including past coaches, players and alumni as well as the Carmel High School Coaching Staff and General Manager of Pups Football.

SEASON DURATION 
Pups pre-season camp will start in mid/late July and the season will run through October or early November depending on advancement to the state championship.

ELIGIBILITY

4th, 5th or 6th Grade – Fall of 2021
13th Birthday on or before 6/1/2021
Offensive Backs / Receivers up to 115 lbs
Must reside in Carmel
Cannot have played for any other IEFA team

The decision as to whether fields are playable rests with the CDC Staff or their representative.

No outdoor practice or game shall begin with a STORM WARNING (Thunderstorm/Tornado) in effect at the start time of said practice/game.

Mandatory 30 minute wait when lightning and/or thunder is observed. Fields must be cleared. This 30 minute wait will restart at each observed lightning and/or thunder.

For more information regarding the full Severe Weather Policy please click here

All families are asked to fulfill a volunteer obligation by working as Head Coach, Team Sponsor, Sport Commissioner, Concession Worker or paying the Opt-Out Fee when they have a child playing in this sport.

ASSSTANT COACHES
Volunteer coaches are needed. Please consider volunteering as a coach when registering your child. We welcome coaches that do not have children in the program as well. To be considered for a coaching position please email [email protected]. Coaching positions in travel sports are selected by a committee following an interview process. 

All coaches are asked to attend a coaches meeting before the season starts and abide by the Code of Conduct.  Criminal Background Check Required