Everything a Brickie Football family needs
Schedule and logistics, player safety, what it costs and commits, and how playing time and coach communication work — in one place. Bookmark it. Nothing here is saved or sent; it all stays on your screen.
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Schedule
Tap + Cal on any game to add it to your calendar. Sectional and beyond are the IHSAA tournament (Sectional 17) — opponents and sites are set closer to the date.
What to bring
- Arrive early — check the schedule for report/kickoff times
- Check the weather and dress appropriately (layers, rain gear); stadium seat/blanket
- Admission is digital through Eventlink — buy on your phone. Concessions take cash or digital payment.
- Cleats + turf shoes, socks, athletic clothes for the weather
- Full water bottle (hydrate the day before, too)
- All issued equipment on contact days; mouthguard
- Physical on file by August 3, 2026
Locations & contacts
Practice schedule (in-season)
Pre-practice 3:15 PM CST · practice starts 3:30 PM CST. At Brickyard Stadium and/or the Back 40 practice fields, unless adjusted.
- Mon, Tue, Wed: 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM CST
- Thu: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM CST · Team dinner 5:15 PM CST
- Weekends off — unless you play JV on Saturday
- Mon & Tue: 3:15 PM – 5:30 PM CST
- Wed: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM CST
- Fri: 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM CST — unless called up to dress
- Weekends off — unless called up to dress
Concussions, heat & fueling
Plain-language guidance for Indiana high school football. This is education, not medical advice — when in doubt, contact your team's athletic trainer or doctor. In an emergency, call 911.
Concussion — signs to watch for
Reported by the athlete OR seen by you. Symptoms can show up hours later, so keep watching that night.
- Headache, pressure in the head, "don't feel right"
- Dizziness, balance problems, nausea/vomiting
- Confusion, fogginess, can't recall the play/score
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Slurred speech, slow to answer, personality/mood change
- Drowsiness, trouble sleeping, or sleeping more than usual
Indiana return-to-play law
Indiana Code 20-34-7. Your school follows this — here's what it means for your kid.
- Immediate removal. Any player suspected of a concussion is pulled from play/practice at that moment.
- Two things required to return: (1) written clearance from an Indiana MD or DO trained in concussion management, and (2) at least 24 hours since being removed.
- Then a step-wise return — not straight back to full contact. If symptoms come back at any step, they stop and drop back a step.
- Light aerobic activity (walk/stationary bike) — no resistance
- Sport-specific exercise (running, no head impact)
- Non-contact drills + progressive resistance training
- Full-contact practice (after medical clearance)
- Return to game play
Each step is a minimum of ~24 hours and the athlete must stay symptom-free to advance.
Heat & hydration
- Hydrate the day before and throughout the day — don't wait until practice
- Schools track heat (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) and adjust or move practice; water is available at all times
- Early preseason days ease in — the first practices are no-contact, helmets only for drills, to acclimatize to the heat
- Send a full water bottle; light-colored, breathable clothing on hot days
Heat illness — act fast
Cramping, heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, headache = cool down, hydrate, rest, tell a coach/trainer.
Based on Indiana Code 20-34-7 and IHSAA/NFHS heat-acclimatization guidance (2026). Confirm your school's exact protocol with the athletic trainer. More: ihsaa.org → Health & Well-Being.
Fuel the work
Good fueling means better performance, faster recovery, and fewer cramps and injuries. General guidance for a growing athlete — not medical or dietitian advice.
Hydration
- Hydrate the day before — don't start practice already behind
- Drink water through the day; bring a full bottle to every practice
- For long, hot sessions, add an electrolyte/sports drink
- Pale-yellow urine = well hydrated; dark = drink more
- Cramps, dizziness, or headache → tell a coach/trainer and cool down
Game & practice day
- Bigger balanced meal 3–4 hrs out (carbs + protein), lighter snack ~1 hr before
- Pre-practice snack before the 3:15 start — fruit, granola bar, PB crackers
- Refuel within ~30–60 min: protein + carbs (chocolate milk, sandwich, fruit)
- Thursday team dinner helps — come hungry and hydrated
Everyday plate
- Lean protein at every meal (eggs, chicken, beef, fish, dairy, beans)
- Quality carbs for energy (rice, pasta, potatoes, oats, fruit)
- Fruits & veggies for recovery; healthy fats (nuts, avocado, olive oil)
- Eat enough — teen athletes need a lot of fuel to grow and perform
Growing into your position
- Adding good size (linemen): more quality calories + protein paired with the weight room — not junk
- Staying lean & fast (skill): balanced meals, don't skip — you still need fuel to move
- Avoid crash diets and extreme cuts; fuel for health and performance, and ask a doctor before big changes
Easy snacks: granola/protein bars, PB or cheese crackers, trail mix, fruit, yogurt, chocolate milk, water & sports drinks.
How reps are earned — and how to talk about it
The hardest part of being a sports parent. Here's how playing time actually gets decided, how to support your kid, and the right way to reach a coach.
How playing time is earned
- Practice + film — what a player shows every day, not just Friday
- Position need & scheme fit — depth and role at that spot
- Assignment mastery — knowing the job so the coach can trust them
- Attitude, effort, coachability — culture matters and coaches watch it
- Availability — attendance, health, grades, eligibility
Coaches decide reps to give the team its best chance to win and to develop players. It's rarely about one game or one play.
Talking to your own kid
- Ask "did you have fun?" and "what did you learn?" before stats
- Encourage them to talk to the coach themselves — it builds ownership
- Focus on effort, attitude, and improvement — things they control
- Reliving the game critically on the car ride home
- Comparing your kid to teammates
- Coaching from the stands or second-guessing calls in front of them
Reaching the coach the right way
- Your child's development and how they can improve
- Their role and what they'd need to do to earn more
- Safety, health, academics, and scheduling conflicts
- Concerns about their treatment or wellbeing
- Other kids' playing time or ability
- Play-calling and game strategy
- Demands for a position or reps
Should I reach out? — build the message
Pick your topic and get guidance plus a respectful message you can copy. Nothing is sent.
Get cleared to play
Knock these out before the season. A player can't practice without a current physical and completed FinalForms. Dates can change — confirm with the athletic office.
Do these first
- Complete FinalForms — where parents sign and upload physicals, medical info, and waivers
- Sports physical uploaded/turned in — by Aug 3, 2026
- Pay the athletic fee — online through Eventlink
Seniors — don't miss
- Senior Night form (Hanover Central game, Oct 2)
- Senior banner order (Classic Photo downtown banner)
Watch ParentSquare and the parent Facebook group for exact senior deadlines.
Links
Deadlines are set by Hobart Athletics and may change. Confirm at (219) 942-8521 or with Coach Schreiber.
Your first-Friday game plan
New to Friday nights at the Brickyard? Here's how to get in, where to go, and how to follow along when you can't make the trip.
Tickets & entry
- Admission is digital — buy on your phone through Eventlink before you get to the gate
- Home games are at Brickyard Stadium, Hobart, IN
- Concessions take cash or digital payment
- Arrive early for theme nights and Senior Night — see below
Theme nights (home)
- Aug 28 vs Portage — Pop Warner Night
- Sep 11 vs Kankakee Valley — Hobart Athletics Hall of Fame Night
- Sep 18 vs Andrean — Homecoming
- Oct 2 vs Hanover Central — Senior Night
Watch ParentSquare / the parent Facebook group for student-section dress themes (whiteout, etc.).
Weather
- Check the forecast and dress appropriately — Friday nights get cold late season
- Games can pause for lightning; stay for restarts unless told otherwise
Can't make it? Watch & listen
- Live video: Heartland Sports Network & IHSAA Champions Network
- Radio: Regional Radio Sports Network (RRSN)
- HHS Radio & TV on YouTube
- Follow @brickiesfb (Instagram & X) for updates
Get involved — it takes a program
The Brickie Football Boosters keep the program running. Every hour and item helps, and it's the best way to be part of your kid's season.
Ways to help
- Thursday team dinners — sign up to provide/serve a pre-game meal (dinners at 5:15 PM CST after Thursday practice)
- Snack & hydration drive — non-perishable snacks and drinks for pre-practice fuel and post-workout recovery
- Sell programs & raffle tickets — help at the gate/stands on home-game nights at the Brickyard
- Chain crew & game-day help — hands on Friday nights
- Donate — cash gifts to the booster fund (mark "team snacks" or "general")
How to plug in
- Watch ParentSquare for sign-up sheets
- Join the Hobart Brickie Football Parents Facebook group
- Contact the booster club president directly
574-532-8709
Snacks/items we can always use: granola & protein bars, crackers, trail mix, fruit snacks, bottled water, sports drinks, electrolyte packets.
Quick answers
The things Brickie families ask most. Tap a question to expand.
What time should we arrive for games?
Check the Season Hub for kickoff times (Varsity 7:00, JV 10:00 AM Sat, Freshman 6:00 PM Thu — all CST). Report times for players come through ParentSquare. Arrive early for theme nights and Senior Night.
How do I buy tickets?
Home-game admission is digital through Eventlink — buy on your phone before the gate. See the Game Day tab for the link. Concessions take cash or digital payment.
What happens in bad weather or lightning?
Games and practices can pause for lightning and resume after it clears — stay unless you're told otherwise. Check the forecast and dress for it. Weather/lightning alert link is on the Game Day tab.
Where do the teams practice?
At Brickyard Stadium and/or the Back 40 practice fields on campus. In-season practice runs 3:15–5:30 PM CST most days — full breakdown on the Season Hub.
When is the physical due?
On file by August 3, 2026 — no physical, no practice. Sign and upload it through FinalForms (Forms tab).
My player got a hard hit — what now?
When in doubt, sit them out. See the Player Safety tab for concussion signs, the Indiana return-to-play rule, and 911 red flags. Team trainer: Mark Leto.
How and when should I talk to the coach?
Use the 24-hour rule and let your player start the conversation about their own role. The Playing Time & Comms tab has guidance and a message builder. Coach Schreiber: eschreiberclass@hobart.k12.in.us.
How can I volunteer or help?
Team dinners, snack drive, programs/raffle sales, chain crew, and donations — all on the Booster tab. Contact Dave Kostbade (574-532-8709).
Where can I watch away games?
Heartland Sports Network, IHSAA Champions Network, RRSN radio, and HHS Radio & TV on YouTube — links on the Game Day tab. Follow @brickiesfb for updates.
Is my kid on track to play in college?
Check the Recruiting tab — it links to our Recruiting HQ tool with eligibility, school fit, a D1 size/speed profile check, camps, and coach-email help.
Thinking about college football?
If you've got a junior or senior with college hopes, we built a full recruiting toolkit. Start there — and keep it in perspective.
Open Recruiting HQ
A free tool for Brickie families to navigate recruiting the right way:
- Eligibility path (NCAA / NAIA) and academic fit
- Search 650+ college programs by level, conference, and state
- A tailored coach-introduction email
- Indiana NIL / PBA rules (what's allowed for HS athletes)
- Camp finder with real regional one-day camps
- A D1 (FBS/FCS) size & speed profile check — an honest reality gauge
Most college players aren't FBS — FCS, D2, D3, and NAIA are real opportunities. Film and grades matter most, and players develop late.