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Join The Waves

Real football. Real opportunity. For you.

Missed Your Chance to play Football?

Maybe You Didn’t

Maybe you never had the opportunity to play growing up. Maybe you found the game later in life. Or maybe you’ve always wondered what it would feel like to put on the pads and step onto the field yourself.

This is your chance. The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves are looking for women ready to learn, compete, and be part of a team. You don’t need football experience or a highlight reel — just the willingness to show up, work hard, and see what you’re capable of.

I'm Interested!

Yes. We Mean You.

Football needs different strengths, skills, and body types — and there’s a place on the field for women who’ve never played before. We’ll teach you the game and help you find where you fit.

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No Experience Necessary

We’ll teach you the game, the fundamentals, and everything you need to get started.
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All Body Types & Skill Sets

Football needs speed, strength, size, agility, and everything in between. There’s a place for you.
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Come as you Are

You don’t need to get in shape or get “football ready” first. Just show up ready to learn.

What to expect

Your first step is the easy part

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Reach Out

Fill out the interest form and tell us a little about yourself.
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Come Meet Us

Join us at a mini-camp, recruitment event, or practice and meet the coaches and players.
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Learn The Game

We’ll introduce you to drills, positions, fundamentals, and how the team operates.
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Find Your Place

We’ll help identify where your skills fit and what your path onto the roster looks like.

What we’re looking for

You Don’t Need Experience.
Just Commitment.

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Effort

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Coachability

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Teamwork

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Reliability

Ready?

Take the first step

You don’t have to know what position you play. You don’t have to know whether you’re ready. That’s what we’re here to help you figure out.