The Douglas County Defenders, our mission is to build great leaders through the game of football. We go beyond the scoreboard-teaching our athletes the importance of strong character, discipline, and community involvement.

We believe that every player can become:

✔ A leader on and off the field.
✔ A dedicated student in the classroom. 
✔ A respectful son or daughter at home.
✔ A positive role model in the community. 
 

Our Core Values:

Education First-Academic excellence is the foundation of success. We strive for every athlete to achieve greatness in the classroom before they ever take the field.

Leadership and Character- We develop confident, respectful leaders who make a difference wherever they go,

Family and Community-We teach our players to be great members of their families and active contributors to their neighborhoods. 

Goal setting and Consistency- Success begins with daily habits. Our players learn to set goals, stay consistent, and follow through-both in sports and in life.

Service before Self- Through volunteering and community involvement, our athletes learn the value of giving back. 

Our Commitment:

We are dedicated to creating an environment that inspires growth, discipline, and pride. Every practice, every game, and every community service project helps shape our young athletes into leaders of tomorrow. 

Regular season: August–November
Playoffs: November–December
National Championship: December in Charlotte, North Carolina (age division & qualification required)

Practices: begin the 2nd week of July, with days/times set by coaching staff and age division. Locations are determined in July based on county school field availability.

Games: The first game will be around August 15th this season. Home games are held at various Douglas County high schools and away games are played across Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Brighton, Loveland, and Fort Collins. All games are played on high school or college football fields.