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Fall Football Kicks Off!

Calling all football fans, it’s that time of year again! While things will definitely be different this year, Cliffside Park’s football team is looking forward to a unique, yet rewarding season for all players and spectators. Read below to see what Coach Mandile had to say about his plans for this season.


Q: Who are this season's team captains?


A: We do not name captains; the football program believes in senior leadership and having those seniors pave the way for future classes coming up through the program.

Q: What are your goals for this season?

A: Our goals are to keep getting better each day. We say, "Better today than yesterday, not as good as tomorrow."

Q: How are the team/coaches adjusting to coronavirus precautions?

A: In the beginning, it was pressing the reset button on what everyone was used to, coaches and players alike. Now I commend the coaches and players for following every protocol there is.

Q: Schedule for upcoming games? Scrimmages?


Oct 3rd - Bergen Tech 2pm Oct 9th - Fort Lee 7pm Oct 15th - Memorial 7pm Oct 24th - Ferris 4pm Oct 31st - Dickinson 1pm Nov 6th - Tenafly 7pm Nov 13th - PLAYOFF Nov 20th - PLAYOFF Nov 26th - Ridgefield Park 7pm

Any graduating seniors you would like to mention?

  • Sean O Hare

  • Jacob Leiva

  • Andrew Cissneros

  • Lukkas Londono

  • Branden De Oliveria

  • Ray Spalitu

  • Jefferson Gonzalez

  • Jian Olmedo

  • Andre Rivera

  • Sean Firat

  • Nick Velasquez

  • Armani Nunez

Q: What do you expect from your players?

A: To come to practice with the best attitude and positive energy that is not only infectious for their teammates, but coaches as well.

Q: How often do you practice?

A: 6 days a week from 3:30-5:30pm.

Q: How do you motivate your team?

A: Motivation is something internal. Especially with everything going on in society, these student-athletes need to look at themselves in the mirror and ask if they gave 100%, day in and day out.

Q: How can students interested in playing football get started?

Q: What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment so far?

A: Getting to this point in the season, ready to play our first scrimmage on Thursday, September 24th.

Q: Anything else you'd like to mention?

A: Wish all fall sports the best of luck.


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