08/20/2026
Dear Wildcat Community,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as Head Coach Sam Mailou for your Kellogg High School football team.
Before our first game, I want to share key adjustment for our upcoming home opener against Bonners Ferry this Friday at 7:00 PM at Teeters Field.
After careful consideration and feedback, we are moving our teams sideline to the far side of the field, across from the bleachers.
There are two major reasons for this strategic change:
- Creating a True Home-Field Advantage: Having our team face the bleachers puts the full energy of our community and the noise from the band and nearby venues directly behind us. Making the game as loud as possible creates a tough mental environment for visiting teams, making it harder for them to communicate plays, make adjustments, and stay focused through all four quarters.
- Better Field Conditions & Equipment Protection: As the season progresses, the sideline closest to the bleachers frequently floods and turns into a swamp. Moving our bench keeps our players dry and protects our athletic training gear, as storing supplies under the trainer's table in mud and water damages our equipment.
In football, every detail matters, and protecting our home field starts with utilizing every advantage we have. One core principle I emphasize to our players is simple: We Do Not Lose At Home.
We need the entire Wildcat community in the stands this Friday at 7:00 PM. Show up, bring the noise, wear your school colors, and help us kick off this new era of Kellogg football with a victory!
Go Wildcats!
Sam Mailou
Head Football Coach Kellogg High School
