Gridiron Club

Welcome to the Bronco Gridiron Club

The Gridiron Club strives to keep you informed on what's going on in Bronco Football and give you the opportunity to connect with fellow Bronco Football Alumni from different eras. We want to maintain a positive minded network, providing great communication links and support for the program that remains a part of all of our memories.

Membership:

Becoming a member entitles you to receive awesome benefits that include but are not limited to:

• Weekly email updates about the team in season with monthly updates in the off season
• Networking among the members of the club
• Reconnecting with former teammates
• Invitations to Gridiron Events
• Gridiron Gifts
• Knowing you have helped maintain and improve the Bronco Football Program

Membership is open to former players, coaches, team personnel, and any supporter of Hastings College Football. Membership fees and donations are deposited directly into the Bronco Gridiron Fund (located within the Hastings College Foundation) with all monies being directed to the Bronco Football program. The exact use of these funds is determined by the Head Coach of the Bronco Football team to go toward football scholarships, equipment, and other needs associated with the program.

Gridiron Level - $125 to $499

The cost to become a member is $125. Some may want to donate above and beyond the $125 membership cost. While there is no expectation to do so, adding an amount over and above the $125 will add to the impact the Gridiron Club has in supporting the Bronco Football program. There are also two additional levels described below. Click the button to join now and get started! You will receive the 2025 Season membership gift displayed below.

Bronco Level - $500 to $999

For those that fall in between the giving level listed above, not only will you have the satisfaction of helping the HC Football Program reach new levels, but you will also receive the 2025 Season membership Nike polo displayed below.

Crimson Level - $1,000 and above

Those giving at this level can proudly display their Bronco Gridiron support with the Nike full-zip jacket displayed below. What a way to say you support Bronco Football!

News and Events:

HASTINGS COLLEGE GRIDIRON CLUB GOLF EVENT

Friday, May 23 at 10 am

Southern Hills Golf Course (3005 S Southern Hills Dr. Hastings, NE 68901)

The registration form is up!

  Registration per person is $125. Registration per team is $500. This includes:

• lunch,
• green and cart fees, and 
• a Bronco Football t-shirt. 

All proceeds benefit Bronco Football! Register for the golf event here 

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the Gridiron Club, contact Bronco Football Head Coach Matt Franzen at matthew.franzen@hastings.edu or call 402.461.7776.

How will Gridiron Club Membership dues/donations be used in 2025?

We’re glad you asked! Gridiron Club membership dues/donations will accelerate the pace for making these projects possible:

• New home uniforms

• Stipends for various additional coaching positions. Small college level budgets only go so far to pay for coaching staff. Being able to use Club funds to fund a stipend for additional coaching positions is huge.

• Recruiting costs, including travel, meals, etc.

• Rebranding Bronco Football’s new office suite – the former Athletic Department Offices in Kiewit

• Player awards for our team champs during fall camp and winter conditioning

• Team t-shirts for entire team

• Post-workout protein supplement for the team for our winter program. Results have been fantastic.

How have Gridiron Club Membership dues/donations been used?

Thanks to past Gridiron Club dues/donations, Bronco Football has secured the items below. Thank you!

• New road uniforms

• Five man blocking sled

• Trap Chute - for lineman to practice staying low when trapping and pulling

2025 Gridiron Club Members

Gridiron Members are listed below either by:

• Past Team Member - Hastings College graduation or affiliation year or
• Supporter - Listed alphabetically after years

* Denotes In Honor of
** Denotes in Memory of