To receive the latest information regarding the varsity football team please check this website often, sign up for the Remind App, and see e-mail addresses below.

Remind App

Varsity/JV: Send a text to 81010 and text this message: @g27e

Freshmen: Send a text to 81010 and text this message: @b6a7243

E-mail 

Adam Moir, Director of Football Operations: adam.moir@apsva.us

Josh Shapiro, Head Football Coach: josh.shapiro@apsva.us

Twitter

@wlfootball

• The 2022 season starts on August 1st. All players will try out and receive an evaluation after completing three practices. The Varsity and JV teams will have cuts after the third practice.
• Players are strongly encouraged to attend conditioning sessions in June and July. Conditioning sessions will be M-Th from 9am-11am. Wear athletic attire, bring water, cleats and sneakers.
• All paperwork must be turned in prior to August 1st. Click this link to complete all the necessary steps in the Athletic Clearance Process: https://wl.apsva.us/activities-athletics-office/athletic-training/athletic-clearance-process-2/ 
• Take your family vacations in June and July. 
• Training camp is when we acclimate to the heat, get our team in shape, put in our offensive, defensive schemes, and install our special teams.
• Attendance is paramount and the cornerstone to our program's success

April and May

• All players weight room Mon/Tue/Thur 7:30am - 8:15am and/or 3:15pm - 4:15pm
• O-Line
  • Weight room Saturdays 10am - 11am
  • Field work Saturdays 11am - 11:30am
• 7 v 7
  • Workouts Saturdays 10am-12am
    • Tournaments TBA

June and July

• After school ends for the summer, all players workout Monday - Thursday 9am - 11am

1. All off-season workouts are optional per APS guidelines.

2. Football players are encouraged to participate in other sports.

3. Weight training is made available in the mornings and afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Morning times are from 7:30-8:10 and after school times are 3:15-4:15

4. We can’t compete if we don’t get stronger. Meaning lifting is STRONGLY encouraged.

5. Percentages of strength gains will be different based on individuals consistency, form, nutrition, body type, genetics etc.

6. Strength tests will occur every 5 weeks. Results are documented.

Click the link below to view wight training standards based on your height, weight, and grade level.

BFS Weight Room Standards

Players who are not involved in a team sport are strongly encouraged to follow the running program listed below to stay in shape and maintain a high level of physical fitness.

Click here to access the running program.

1. Represent our school, parents, community, and ourselves with pride and class.

2. Compete in all games

3. Win the Arlington County Championship

4. Win the conference

5. Make the playoffs

1. Be on time

2. Make a commitment to the team and yourself

3. Respect yourself, school, teachers, teammates, officials, and coaches

4. Follow APS Participation Policy

5. Apply your best effort at home, in the classroom, and on the field

6. Maintain a positive attitude

7. Be mentally and physically tough

8. No hazing, cursing, harassment

9. Keep locker room and equipment clean and organized