AJ stands for Andrew Jackson, our 7th president. His reputation for toughness earned him the nickname "Old Hickory." A hero of the War of 1812, Jackson has appeared on the $20 bill since 1928.

Gotta pay for those uniforms somehow!

Fund raising

There is little or no cost to play middle school football. But it has to be paid for somehow, right?

Right. It's paid through fund raising.

All team member are obligated to at least take part in the fund raising, even if they don't sell everything they are given. If you don't do your part in fund raising or you don't sell all of what you're told to sell, there will most likely be a consequenceThe Consequences

I was one of the people who didn't sell all the fund-raising materials. Those of us who didn't sell all their materials had to clean the stadium after one of the last Super Thursday practices.

Those who sold all their fund-raising materials got to leave. To avoid this consequence, get an early start on selling your product, because it may take awhile.
Close from your coach.

We had to sell coupon books and it wasn't easy. If you want it to be a little easier, sell it to your family and friends first, then go door to door selling what is left.

Be enthusiastic, polite, and knowledgeable about your product. Always address the possible buyer as “sir” or “ma'am,” and never make any sarcastic comments.

When selling, wear a shirt that shows your team logo. Smile a lot, and try to convince the buyer they will get more than their money's worth out of the product.

Don’t go door to door in a neighborhood that is not your own, for your own safety and because it will make your potential customers feel safe too. Also, that way you won't get lost.
Would you rather sell coupon books or clean bathrooms?I know all of this may be hard to do when selling door to door. But just think: If you do all of this, you won't end up like me, cleaning the stadium bathrooms!    

The benefits outweigh the costs

As you can see, middle school football is a fun sport that can come along with some costs, but you have plenty of options to offset expenses.

If you believe playing middle school football would be fun, the benefits outweigh the costs.

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