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7th and 8th Grade Boys Athletics

Updates:

  • Apptegy will be used for communication. SportsYou is no longer in use. Check below for updates on Apptegy.
  • Football season has begun! Practices start at 6:45am. If you are still interested in joining, talk to a coach! The first games will be August 31st for 8th Grade and September 1st for 7th.
  • Locker rooms will be open for Athletes at 8:10 to get dressed for the day. They are expected to be dressed before the 8:25 bell.
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Parent Information

If you have general athletics questions, please reach out to Coach Dodds.

Eligibility

Required Before Participation

  • Required Forms Instructions Step-by-step directions for completing the required RankOne online forms.
  • RankOne Forms Login Link Complete all required online forms. You CANNOT PARTICIPATE in athletics until all of the required paperwork is completed.
  • Physical/Medical History Forms You MUST have a Sports Physical completed by your doctor or other physician. You MUST upload this form to RankOne so Coach Dodds or Coach Frye can approve the form online. Physicals MUST be dated after 5/1/26.

Year at a glance

2026-2027 Calendar

Directory

Coaches & Contact

For team-specific questions, please reach out to the head coach of that sport first. For general athletics questions, contact the athletic coordinator or campus office.

Email Boys Athletics Nelson Office: 469-633-4100 Campus Website
Coach Nathan Dodds

Coach Nathan Dodds

  • Boys Athletic Coordinator
  • Head Football Coach
  • Head Cross Country Coach
doddsn@friscoisd.org