The VILLEage

09/15/2025

JDYFL Black Knight game schedules as of 9/15. Please keep in mind this is subject to change. Please visit the JDYFL website to review for possible updates!!

09/14/2025

Sunday 9/14

08/18/2025

07/22/2025

We have added an additional day of practice! Bring your kids out Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6 to 8 PM!

06/30/2025

📣Practice is on for today! Please remember it’s important to hydrate yourself before, during, and after practice‼️

05/30/2025

📣 🟠🏈 Attention Charlottesville City Schools Students & Families! 🏈⚫️ 📣

JDYFL football and cheer registration is now open for the Charlottesville Black Knights! Whether you’re a seasoned player or cheerleader or you’re brand new to the game, we welcome athletes of all ages and abilities to join the team, build skills, and have fun this season.

📅 Register Now!
📍 Open to youth athletes in Charlottesville City Schools feeder pattern
🔗 Link in Bio

New families are always welcome—come be part of the Black Knights family! Let’s make this season one to remember.

04/21/2025

Exciting News!
JDYFL Black Knights’ very own Emma Shelton has been nominated for the HER Sports Rising Star Award!

🏆 Cast Your Vote!
Help us celebrate and support Emma by voting for her in the Rising Star category. Your voice makes a difference!

🗳️ Voting closes on May 18, 2025
🎉 Winners will be announced at the HER Sports Awards Ceremony on June 28, 2025, at The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, VA.

Let’s rally behind Emma and recognize all the amazing athletes, coaches, and leaders making a difference in HER sports!

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04/15/2025

Calling all Charlottesville families!

Get ready for an exciting kickoff to the 2025 season with the Charlottesville Black Knights!

Come register your boys & girls (ages 5–14) on April 24th from 4–6 PM at the Brooks Family YMCA Kindness Cafe + Play Charlottesville!

What to expect:
• Fun activities hosted by UVA Football players 🟠 ⚔️ 🔵
• Smoothies, popsicles, high-fives, and autographs (for purchase) 🥤🙌🏼🏈
• A great community vibe with support from Kindness Cafe + Play

Note: Players must be in the Charlottesville City Schools feeder pattern.

Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to get your kids active, make new friends, and be part of something great!

Register & learn more: https://www.thevillage.org/home

Let’s go Black Knights!

04/15/2025

Important Update: JDYFL Black Knights Football Camp Postponed

We wanted to let everyone know that the upcoming JDYFL Black Knights Football Camp has been postponed until a later date.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support. We’ll share the new camp dates as soon as they’re confirmed. In the meantime, let’s continue to show up for one another—on and off the field.

04/06/2025

Catch our Executive Director and Head Coach, Terrece Smith, along with special guest Perris Jones this Sunday at noon on In My Humble Opinion!

They’ll be sharing all the details about our upcoming Spring Football Camp—what to expect and how to come prepared for the day.

The camp is designed for youth of all skill levels and will include position-specific drills, speed and agility training, teamwork exercises, and motivational talks to build confidence both on and off the field. It’s a fun, high-energy environment where kids can learn, grow, and get inspired!

📅 Saturday, April 26th, 2025
📍 Charlottesville High School
⏰ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💲 $10 per child | $5 for each additional child in the same household

👉 Register now, link in bio.

04/02/2025

🏈🔥 JDYFL Charlottesville Black Knights Football Camp 🔥🏈

Get ready for an exciting day of football, mentorship, and fun! The VILLEage presents the JDYFL Charlottesville Black Knights Football Camp, featuring special guest UVA’s own Perris Jones, !

📅 Saturday, April 26th, 2025
📍 Charlottesville High School
⏰ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💲 $10 per child | $5 for each additional child in the same household

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to meet our coaches, learn from the best, build skills, and be part of the Black Knights family!

Early bird registration available!
👉 Register now with the link in our bio.

For more information, contact Terrece at (804) 933-4144.

Let’s hit the field and make memories! 💪🏾🏆