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Coach of the Week
Each week during the high school football season, the Colts honor one coach as their Coach of the Week. The recipient earns $2,000 for their athletic department, a commemorative plaque, and a visit to a Colts practice. Each Coach of the Week is invited to Lucas Oil Stadium to be honored before the Week 18 game on the field.
Sunday Night 7-on-7
The Colts Sunday Night 7-on-7 program offers high school athletes an opportunity to work on their game in the off-season. This program, running February through March, is an open-gym concept of the most popular offseason football activity, 7-on-7. The 2024 program will consist of three (3) dates, with two (sessions) per date, allowing high school football players an opportunity to continue fine-tuning their skills in the offseason.
High School Man of the Year
Each season, the Colts High School Man of the Year program will recognize Indiana high school football players who exemplify these values on and off the field. An internal selection panel, composed of various Colts staff members vote on the top selections, with a heavy focus on community involvement. Nominees will be evaluated based on their work in the community, academic accomplishment and football performance. The Colts will recognize the winner with a donation to the winner's non-profit or community group of choice.
11-ON Tournament
The Colts 11-ON Tournament consists of 16 teams competing in 7-on-7 play to crown an eventual champion. These teams are comprised of state champions and successful programs from Class 1A all the way to 6A. The participating teams are joined by their top linemen, who will compete in individual skill drills, and a final playoff tug-of-war
Friday Night Football Tour
The Indianapolis Colts 2024 Friday Night Football Tour will celebrate Indiana high school football at games across the state this fall. At each tour stop, the Colts organization will bring interactive fan activities – including Colts inflatables, Friday Night Football Tour rally towel giveaway, games, a chance to register to win Colts prizes, and an appearance by Colts Cheerleaders – beginning 90 minutes before kickoff. In addition, the Colts and tour partners will make a $1,000 donation to the home team's athletic department.
Grants
The Indianapolis Colts Youth and High School Football Grants are offered to all football programs across the state of Indiana. The funds (up to $2,500) can be utilized for equipment costs, financial aid, administrative costs, or any other financial needs for programming. Grants typically run mid-March through late-April.
IFCA Academic All-Stars
Each high school football season, the Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana High School Athletic Association, and the Indiana Football Coaches Association announce the Colts/IFCA Academic All-Star Team, which honors state high school football players who excel in the classroom as well as on the field. The 24th year of nominations will commence as the season continues.