Philosophy
We are dedicated to providing youth from grades four to eight with a recreational and educational football program that enhances self-esteem and develops a positive work ethic that benefits them in school, at home and in playing team sports. The program strives to provide the building blocks that will help these student athletes grow into well-adjusted successful individuals.
The East Lansing Junior Trojan Football Program encourages participation with the emphasis of our kids having fun. There are no championships, playoffs, no individual player awards or recognitions. This program places emphasis on good sportsmanship, teamwork and team discipline.
History
The first East Lansing Junior Trojans football team was formed in 1954 and coached by none other than Biggie Munn!
The East Lansing Junior Trojan Football Program encourages participation with the emphasis of our kids having fun. There are no championships, playoffs, no individual player awards or recognitions. This program places emphasis on good sportsmanship, teamwork and team discipline.
History
The first East Lansing Junior Trojans football team was formed in 1954 and coached by none other than Biggie Munn!
Clarence "Biggie" Munn was the head football coach at Michigan State University from 1947-1953. In 1952, Munn was named the AFCA Coach of the Year, coaching MSU to 9–0 record and a national championship. In 1953, Michigan State's first year of conference play in the Big Ten, the Spartans shared the conference title with Illinois and went to the Rose Bowl, where they beat UCLA, 28–20.
In 1954, Biggie Munn retired from coaching at Michigan State University. That same year, the very first East Lansing Junior Trojans team (8th Grade) was formed and coached by Biggie Munn!
In 1954, Biggie Munn retired from coaching at Michigan State University. That same year, the very first East Lansing Junior Trojans team (8th Grade) was formed and coached by Biggie Munn!
Program Specifics
The 2013 registration/participation fee is $125.00 (before June 30th). After June 30th, the fee is $150.00.
This fee covers the cost of all practice/game equipment and uniforms. Players are responsible for cleats, athletic support, mouth guard(s) and practice jersey (big enough to fit over shoulder pads). This equipment is available at Meijer, Dunham's Sports, Dick's Sporting Goods and Johnny Mac's. NOTE: The 8th Grade Team provides practice jerseys to their players.
Please make checks payable to East Lansing Junior Trojans.
Payment, forms, copy of birth certificate and sports physical must be submitted together to:
East Lansing Junior Trojans
c/o Tom & Tina Crawford
5885 Blythefield Drive
East Lansing, MI 48823
Scholarships are available to those who qualify for the free and reduced school lunch program. Please submit the appropriate form (click here for more information) verifying your participation in the program with your football registration forms. Availability of funds will be determined by how many applications are received. Scholarship participants are asked to pay $25.00.
Board of Directors
Director of Football Operations: Tom Crawford
President: Tina Crawford
Vice President: TBD
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Equipment Manager: TBD
Concessions Coordinator: TBD
Parent Representatives
4th/5th: TBD
6th: TBD
7th: TBD
8th: TBD
The 2013 registration/participation fee is $125.00 (before June 30th). After June 30th, the fee is $150.00.
This fee covers the cost of all practice/game equipment and uniforms. Players are responsible for cleats, athletic support, mouth guard(s) and practice jersey (big enough to fit over shoulder pads). This equipment is available at Meijer, Dunham's Sports, Dick's Sporting Goods and Johnny Mac's. NOTE: The 8th Grade Team provides practice jerseys to their players.
Please make checks payable to East Lansing Junior Trojans.
Payment, forms, copy of birth certificate and sports physical must be submitted together to:
East Lansing Junior Trojans
c/o Tom & Tina Crawford
5885 Blythefield Drive
East Lansing, MI 48823
Scholarships are available to those who qualify for the free and reduced school lunch program. Please submit the appropriate form (click here for more information) verifying your participation in the program with your football registration forms. Availability of funds will be determined by how many applications are received. Scholarship participants are asked to pay $25.00.
Board of Directors
Director of Football Operations: Tom Crawford
President: Tina Crawford
Vice President: TBD
Secretary: TBD
Treasurer: TBD
Equipment Manager: TBD
Concessions Coordinator: TBD
Parent Representatives
4th/5th: TBD
6th: TBD
7th: TBD
8th: TBD
