INCOMING FRESHMEN FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Last Update: August 2nd, 2026
The following information is for 8th grade Jr. High athletes planning to participate and commit to the Dobson High School football program in their 9th grade year. We welcome your desire to join a football program that is committed to excellence as students, athletes, and community citizens. Go Mustangs!!!
| ACTIVITY | DATE | DESCRIPTION |
| Rank One | April 1st – July 31st, 2026 | https://rankone.com/ Must be completed by July 31st, 2026 |
| Spring Football Parent Meeting | February 26th, 2026 (Thursday) | Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Dobson HS – Room B118 |
| Mustang Youth Football Academy | TBA | Camp has been Postponed for a later date TBD Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm || Cost: $50 Dobson HS Football Stadium Register @ www.dobsonfootball.com/camps |
| Spring Football Car Wash | February 28th, 2026 (Saturday) | Fundraiser Location: TBD |
| SPORTS PHYSICALS!!! | April 29th, 2026 (Monday) | SPORTS PHYSICALS!!! @ DOBSON HS APRIL 29th – 3:00-6:00PM – $25 (COMPLETE PHSYCIALS PRIOR TO CAMP!!!) Must bring AIA physical forms. In addition, sports physicals must be completed AFTER March 12th to be accepted. |
| Spring Football | April 27th – May 14th, 2026 | Date: April 27th – May 15th (Mon-Tue, Thur.) Time: 5:00-6:30pm || Cost: $50 Register: www.dobsonfootball.com/camps |
| Mustang Power Camp | June 1st – June 25th, 2026 | Coach Newcombe is offering an exclusive Strength Camp designed to build power, agility, and athleticism for athletes of all levels. |
| Passing League & Line Competitions (7on7 & Big Man) |
June 1st – June 25th, 2026 | Freshmen Passing League @ TBD Location/Time: TBD Dates: TBD Uniform: Purchase 7s Gear from Dobson Booster Club |
| OL/DL Camp | TBD | Camp is for all Offensive & Defensive Linemen to improve the fundamental skills & techniques to win in the trenches. |
| Mustang Summer Football Camp | July 9th – 12th, 2026 | LOCATION: Yavapai College • Prescott, AZ COST: $500 Dobson Football Camp is a chance to bond as a team, sharpen our skills, and get ready to DOMINATE this season. We encourage EVERYONE to sign-up! |
| FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE | July 20th, 2026 (Monday) | Team Meeting: 3:00 PM Practice: 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| Equipment Checkout | July 31st, 2026 (Friday) | We will hand out football equipment and issue lockers 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| School Starts | August 6th, 2026 (Thursday) | First day of school for all students |
| Team Pictures | August 15th, 2026 (Saturday) | Time: 7:00 AM Location: Dobson Football Stadium Game uniforms will be given to players |
| Fall Football Parent Meeting | August 17th, 2026 (Monday) | Location: TBD Freshmen 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Freshmen/Sophomore Scrimmage | August 21st, 2026 (Friday) | Sophomores & Freshmen will scrimmage on the Freshmen practice field from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. |
| Game One | September 2nd, 2026 (Wednesday) | Game One Opponent (TBD) – All freshmen games are on Wednesday’s beginning at 6:00pm throughout the season. Game One vs Skyline @ Dobson HS |
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Dr. Bobby Newcombe | Head Football Coach | Email: rwnewcombe@mpsaz.org