Football

Vernon Hills Cougar Football

"Attitude & Effort"

2021 {Spring} CSL NORTH CHAMPIONS

Team from Cougar Head

Program News

Varsity and Sophomore Camps:

  • June 20 - June 29 (M-Th); 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • July 12 - July 22 (M-Th); 8:00 am - 10:00 am

7 on 7 / Scrimmage / Linemen Challenge

  • Mundelein, July 14, 6:00 pm
  • Libertyville, July 20, 10:30 am {VH, Grant, RB, LHS} [7 on 7 & Lineman Challenge]
  • Glenbrook North, July 21, 10:30 am [7 on 7 & Lineman Challenge]

CAMP SIGNUP LINK

Freshman/Sophomore Football Information

  • Frosh/Soph Football Camp Session #1: 7/11-7/14, 8:30-10:00, M-TH

  • Frosh/Soph Football Camp Session #2: 7/18-7/21, 8:30-10:00, M-TH

  • Frosh/Soph Football Camp Session #3: 7/25-7/28, 8:30-10:00, M-TH

 

  • Frosh/Soph Football Strength/Speed Training Session #1: 7/11-7/14, 7:30-8:30, M-TH 

  • Frosh/Soph Football Strength/Speed Training Session #2: 7/18-7/21, 7:30-8:30, M-TH 

  • Frosh/Soph Football Strength/Speed Training Session #3: 7/25-7/28, 7:30-8:30, M-TH 

 

Season Kicks off Monday, August 7, 2023
All players must have their physicals on file with the Athletic Department prior to August 7th, in order to practice on the first day.

See Below for Important Info and Dates

Info about Frosh/SOPH Varsity/JV
Coach Contact Coach Kelley Coach Bellecomo
First Practice Monday August 7th Monday August 7th
Intrasquad Scrimmage NA NA
First Game

Friday, August 26th
@ Grayslake North, 4:30 PM

Friday, August 26
@ Grayslake North, 7:00 PM

2022 Vernon Hills Cougars Football Schedule

  • 8/25/23: Away: Grayslake North: 7:00 pm
  • 9/1/23: Home: Lakes: 6:00 pm  [Senior Night]
  • 9/8/23: Home: Buffalo Grove: 6:00 pm
  • 9/14/23 [THU]: Away: Hersey: 7:30 pm
  • 9/22/23: Away: Maine East: 7:30 pm
  • 9/29/23: Away: Niles West: 7:30 pm 
  • 10/6/23: Homecoming: Maine West: 6:00 pm [Homecoming]
  • 10/13/23: Home: Niles North: 6:00 pm
  • 10/20/23: Home: Highland Park: 6:00 pm
  • 10/27-28/23: IHSA Playoffs, 1st Round
  • 11/4/23: IHSA Playoffs, 2nd Round
  • 11/11/23: IHSA Playoffs, Quarterfinals
  • 11/18/23: IHSA Playoffs, Semifinals
  • 11/25/23: 6A State Championship Game: 1:00 pm

Go Cougars!!

"Cougar Way"

  • 90% or better in off-season workouts
  •  Academic success
  •  Strong character 
  •  Community service
  •  Attendance at team functions