About Jr. Tackle

Stillman Valley Jr. Tackle is dedicated to helping children learn and enjoy the game of football. Our goal is for our players to:

  • Improve their physical fitness.

  • Learn fair sports conduct and develop connections with other players.

  • Respect adults and develop the ability to face adversity without complaint.

Read the SVJT bylaws for more information.

Conference Affiliation

Stillman Valley Jr. Tackle is part of the Big 14 Conference. The conference was founded to provide a football program for fifth-eighth grade students who live in the school districts of I-5 Conference members. The other Big 14 members are:

  • Byron Tigers

  • Dixon Jr. Dukes

  • LaSalle/Peru

  • Macktown Warriors

  • Oregon Jr. Tackle

  • Princeton

  • Rochelle Jr. Tackle

  • Sterling Jr. Tackle

  • Streator

See conference standings.

Board of Directors

  • Josh Bell, president and league representative

  • Jordan Young, vice president

  • Niki Vaughan, secretary

  • Melissa Ziller, treasurer

  • Brian Carte, equipment manager

  • Amy Young, fundraising director

  • Nicole Pope, sponsorships