hills Youth Football & CheerLEADING
Announcement: 2023 Football & Cheer Registration is Open.
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Get ready for a thrilling season of tackle football and cheerleading! Hills Youth Football and Cheerleading provides an exceptional tackle football and cheerleading program for children from 5 to 13 years old. The program feeds both East and West high schools and is...
Our Story
Hills Youth Football and Cheerleading provides an exceptional tackle football and cheerleading program for children from 5 to 13 years old. The program feeds both West and East high schools and is chaired by Gerald Filardi and Alex Marcelin along with volunteers from the community.
Filardi was one of Penn State’s most decorated linebackers. He played in two national championships under Coach Paterno and later went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has coached all levels of football from 5 years old through high school, and is also the founder of Long Island Elite football, the region’s Elite National team.
Marcelin was a two-way football player at Half Hollow Hills West and played defensive end for NAIA Bethany College. After a brief pursuit of professional football opportunities, he turned toward coaching.
The cheerleading program is run by Jennifer Wachter who has over 17 years of experience including a nationally recognized state championship in Pennsylvania.
Information
TACKLE FOOTBALL
Games in Nassau, Suffolk, and Metro NY Boroughs. Includes Free Clinics, Premium SEC Style Jersey with Name, Kickoff Jamboree, *Players purchase their own helmet and shoulder pads.
SEASON:
Approximately 8-10 games, playoffs, regionals, and nationals depending on age group. Click on Football at the top of the page for more information.
Hills Youth Cheerleading is a sideline cheer program with a big focus on fun! Participants will learn the essential skills to lead the crowd and support their home team. Hills Cheerleaders will learn cheers, proper hand movements, jumping techniques, basic stunting and choreography all while also focusing on important life skills such as team-building and leadership! Throughout the season, Hills Cheerleaders will cheer at home and away Hills Football games. In addition to cheering at games, our cheerleaders will take part in some special events. In the past these special events have included cheering at a High School Football Game, marching in the Cow Harbor Day Parade, performing at Citi Field, attending a Stony Brook University football game, and more! Hills Cheerleading is open to all students entering K – 6th grade in the upcoming school year. For more information and FAQ, click on “Cheerleading” at the top of the page.
What are people saying?
“…the coaches are first rate, and everyone is friendly. It’s like being part of one big family,…”