Equipment:
- Footballs: $100 - $200 each
- Helmets: $150 - $300 each
- Shoulder pads: $100 - $200 each
- Practice jerseys and pants: $50 - $100 per player
- Game jerseys and pants: $100 - $200 per player
- Cleats: $50 - $100 per player
Uniforms:
- Game uniforms (home and away): $500 - $1,000 per set
- Practice uniforms: $250 - $500 per set
Coaching staff:
- Head coach: $5,000 - $10,000 per year
- Assistant coaches: $2,000 - $5,000 per year
- Defensive coordinator: $3,000 - $6,000 per year
- Offensive coordinator: $3,000 - $6,000 per year
- Special teams coordinator: $2,000 - $4,000 per year
Training facilities:
- Use of existing school facilities (field, weight room, locker room): Free or nominal cost
- Rental of outside facilities (field, weight room, locker room): $1,000 - $5,000 per year
- Construction of new facilities: $100,000 - $1 million or more
Travel expenses:
- Transportation to away games: $500 - $1,000 per game
- Lodging for away games: $200 - $500 per game
- Meals for away games: $100 - $200 per game
Miscellaneous expenses:
- Insurance: $1,000 - $5,000 per year
- Equipment maintenance: $500 - $1,000 per year
- Officials fees: $100 - $200 per game
- Concession stand: $500 - $1,000 per game
- Fundraising: $5,000 - $10,000 per year
Total cost: The total cost of starting up a high school football program can range from $50,000 to $200,000 or more, depending on the resources available to the school, community support, and the size of the program.