Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get more information about what’s going on with the football team as the season progresses?
A: Send a note to our Kentwood Booster Club President Cindie Sapp and/or Jennifer Markus and ask to be added to the KW Football Booster Club e-mail list. You can also click the link on the left hand side of the site labeled 'join our mailing list".
Q: What service does Dr. Pearson provide and how much does it cost?
A: Dr. Jay Pearson is a chiropractor specializing in sports medicine. He is a Kentwood High School alumni who provides all student athletes participating on the Kentwood football team free chiropractic care throughout the football season at no charge. Healthy athletes are top performing athletes and Dr. Pearson donates his services to make our program top notch. Thank you Dr. Pearson!
Q: How many and what type of cleats should my student athlete have?
A: If your student athlete is on the freshmen team he will require cleats for natural grass surfaces. If your student athlete is on the JV or Varsity team he will need cleats for natural grass surfaces for practice and cleats for artificial surfaces for games.
Q: What is the Adidas clothing package?
A: Adidas puts together a sports clothing/athletic footwear package for Kentwood student athletes to purchase at a considerable discount. There is a due date for submitting your order so make sure your student knows the deadline for ordering. Addidas order packages with payment are due to Coach Phelps by July 1st. Do you still have questions? Contact Coach Phelps - kurt.phelps@kent.k12.wa.us
Q: Are physicals really good for 2 years? Who are they required for?
A: For most student athletes sports physicals are now usable for 2 years with the exception of incoming freshman athletes because they are changing schools. Although sports physicals are usable for two years, you are highly encouraged to get a new sports physical every year.

Q: Why aren’t specific times/details identified for all football team events?
A: Event specifics are subject to change therefore times aren’t identified as of yet,, but check back for updates to scheduled events as the date gets closer..
Q: What if I can’t make it to the MANDATORY parent meeting on August 12th?
A: Your student athlete will only be cleared to participate for practice beginning on August 17th if a parent, grandparent, or another adult representative of your family attends the Mandatory parent meeting on August 12th and if they turn in their Mandatory student athletic registration on either August 15th or 16th.
Q: Do I have to buy an ASB card? What is the cost?
A: An ASB card is required to register for any sport at KW. The cost for getting an ASB card is $30.
Q: What is the best week this summer to take a family vacation that will least impact my sons football team summer activities?
A: If you are trying to decide the best week to take a family summer vacation that will not conflict with summer football activities, the best dates are between July 22nd and August 1st.
Q: How can I get involved?
A: There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and support your student athlete. If you have a specialty, we’ll help you find a way to use it to support the football team. You are highly encouraged to attend KW Football Booster Club meetings. You will be notified of the meeting date, time, and location if you are on the KWFBC e-mail distribution list. Get involved, make new friends, and support your student athlete.
Q: Should Freshman and JV student athletes go to Varsity pre-game pasta feeds and Varsity post-game pizza feeds? Where do these events take place?
A: ALL KW football student athletes are encouraged to attend these events. Each athlete puts in time on the field and has earned the honor of being served and participating in the tradition of sharing this special time together as a team. The time of pasta feeds changes slightly every week. Check with a Booster Member for weekly times. If you are a parent, you are encouraged to attend the pasta feed at least once, you will want to come back every week!