The CCHS FOOTBALL ExpERIENCE
Attending CCHS and joining the CC football team can be a life-changing decision. Players often call it the highlight of their high school years, forming lasting friendships, strong bonds with coaches, and unforgettable memories. Our program builds grit, teamwork, resilience, and a strong work ethic—skills that go far beyond the field.
from our head coach…
I am proud to serve as a teacher and the Head Football Coach at Concord-Carlisle High School. As I enter my 6th year as head coach and 12th year on the coaching staff and faculty at CCHS. I believe CCHS and our football program offer an unparalleled experience for your child.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’m happy to provide more information or discuss how your child can benefit from being a part of our school and our football family. I also encourage you to speak with current or alumni parents of the program as their endorsement is our greatest compliment.
We would love to welcome your child into our community of scholars, athletes, and future leaders. Thank you for considering CCHS and CC football.
with patriot pride,
Coach Josh Reed
jreed@concordcarlisle.org
EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS
CCHS is consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in the state. Our school offers a wide range of unique academic programs, clubs, sports, and organizations that provide students with numerous opportunities to grow and excel. Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the success of our students, both in the classroom and beyond.
For our football team, academics come first. Under Coach Reed, our players have maintained an impressive average GPA of 3.3 over the past five years. We believe that being a student-athlete requires discipline, time management skills, and a strong work ethic—all of which are essential life skills.
Safety
As a staff, our number one priority is your child’s safety. It starts with our coaches going through rigorous training and education around concussion prevention and recognition. We stay on the cutting edge of football fundamentals and place a strong emphasis on our players learning the proper way to safely block and tackle. Rule changes have also increased the safety of the sport. Our 8:1 player-to-coach, year-round professional strength training, and the 2024 purchase of Guardian Caps for all players in our middle school and high school programs ensure our players' safety and help them master proper football techniques.
Character Development and Community
We take great pride in developing our players into young individuals of high character who strive to make a positive impact in their communities. Our program emphasizes integrity, accountability, and a strong sense of team. When your child joins the CC football team, they become part of a family that extends far beyond high school. This is built on shared experiences, working towards a common goal, and a sense of pride in playing for their town alongside teammates they’ve grown up with since elementary school.
A Lifelong Connection
Our investment in our players goes far beyond their time at CCHS. We maintain relationships with our alumni, helping them navigate the college process (whether they decide to play football in college or not) and providing support as they transition into adulthood. We are all dedicated and committed to our players’ long-term success. We hold our players to high standards on and off the field, and we take pride in helping them become better students, athletes, and leaders.
Pathway to collegiate opportunities
Playing football at CCHS has opened doors for many of our players to attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. In some cases, their football experience has provided access to schools that may have been otherwise out of reach.
These opportunities are a testament to the academic preparation of CCHS and our football program and the high standards we uphold. Beyond college, our alumni continue to support one another, creating an extensive professional network that benefits all members of the CC football family.
Our alumni have advanced to play at following institutions:
Johns Hopkins
Wesleyan
University of Rochester
Bowdoin
Georgetown
Tufts
Columbia
Claremont McKenna
Army West Point
Princeton
Springfield
Amherst
University of Chicago
Merrimack
Denison
UNH
Boston College
Bentley
Endicott
Bates
Carnegie Mellon
Colby
MIT
Middlebury