Lower Merion ‘Bulldogs’ Youth Football clinic handoff of proceeds to LM Township scholarship fund

Since 2008, the Lower Merion High School Varsity Football Program has been offering community service and senior project opportunities for student-athletes.

In 2010 and thereafter, the annual Co-ed Youth Football Clinic was dedicated “in memoriam” to Dr. Joseph W. Foote whose three sons played for the “Bulldogs.”

Most fun for the Clinic kids are the donations of branded gear bags and water bottles supplied by LMHS Alumnus Brett Strohsacker, Vice President of Football Communications for the Philadelphia Eagles.

To note, prospective youth football players should know that helmets and protective gear are at their most efficient and effective levels to date.

Upgraded gear, state-of-the-art weight room training, and speed conditioning have attracted more local athletes to the game of football.

Regarding the 2026 Clinic, special thanks go to LM’s Joe Augustine, Varsity Football Head Coach, the LM Athletics field event manager, LM Principal Mike Johnson, and staff.

Invaluably, Narberth Athletic Association President Melissa O’Connor each year directs the online registration leading up to the Clinic date.

Also, NAA covers the cost of the Clinic shirts silk-screened by Mark Williams, owner of Jellen Designs.

The bulk of the 2026 proceeds have come from these sponsors: Attorney John Pumphrey, Mrs. Susie Foote, Joseph A. Foote, DMD, MD, Edward L. Woehling, DDS, Catherine M. Foote, DMD, and Jim Brown, Narberth Athletics Association.

The Lower Merion Township Scholarship Fund (LMTSF) was created in 1964 by a group of community leaders, with the support of the district’s school board.

These citizen-leaders recognized that the means and circumstances of Lower Merion residents vary widely, and that access to higher education will always be vital to sustaining and growing the Lower Merion and Narberth community and beyond.

With this in mind they had a vision, to help make post-secondary studies affordable for Lower Merion and Harriton High School graduates having a true financial need.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, LMTSF relies on support from the community to fulfill the “acorn” mission.

Contributions from families, alumni, businesses, school activities, sponsors, and neighbors all help Lower Merion and Harriton students to succeed.

For information about the 2027 Lower Merion Co-ed Youth Football Clinic, contact Sponsor Mary Brown, mbrown@sju.edu.