2027 D1
All-American
Bowl
Represent Illinois on the national stage. Register for D1 Illinois All-Stars and compete at the 2027 D1 All-American Bowl in Arlington, Texas.
Chase the spotlight. Represent Illinois in Arlington.
D1 Illinois All-Stars is built to give athletes real national exposure, a big-stage experience and a chance to compete with the best. We want Illinois athletes registered, seen and in position to earn their moment.
Register & Exposure
January 14–18, 2027 • Arlington, Texas. The National Player Combine takes place January 14, showcasing speed, athleticism and position-specific skills.
The D1 Illinois All-Star experience is promoted as a best-of-the-best platform, but we want serious athletes from across the state to register and put themselves in position to be seen. Registration keeps athletes connected to updates, evaluation opportunities, uniform information and travel details tied to the 2027 All American Bowl in Arlington, Texas.
- National exposure through the D1 Nation All-American platform
- Illinois athlete spotlight and statewide promotion
- Official 2027 All-Star uniform package and event communication
- Arlington, Texas event information and national-network visibility
Register early, stay connected and put your athlete in position to receive statewide promotion and national exposure.
Register NowNational D1 Nation
Connect directly to the national platform and national football event information.
SportCert is required: every athlete must complete age verification, the required waiver, digital certification and D1 Nation event check-in.
What's Mr. D1?
The Mr. D1 Award recognizes outstanding Illinois youth football athletes for performance, leadership, sportsmanship and impact on the field. The Fall 2026 Mr. D1 race begins with community nominations, advances to D1 Illinois-approved finalists and concludes with live community voting.
The Mr. D1 Award Path
- Community nominations identify fall 2026 standouts.
- Live nomination totals show which athletes are building support.
- D1 Illinois review determines the official finalists.
- Live final voting crowns the Fall 2026 Mr. D1 recipients.
Fall 2026 Mr. D1
Every division. One recognized winner. A statewide platform built to celebrate Illinois youth football talent.
View Live Voting
Submit a Nomination or Cast Your Vote
Official Nomination Form
Vote for the Fall 2026 Mr. D1
Each age level from 6U through 13U will crown its own Fall 2026 Mr. D1 Award recipient. Only D1 Illinois-approved finalists can be selected, and each email receives one final vote during the campaign.
Fall 2026 Mr. D1 Voting
The race is on to recognize the athletes who made the biggest impact during the fall 2026 season. Nominate a standout, follow the live standings and vote for the official finalists competing for the Fall 2026 Mr. D1 Award in every age division from 6U through 13U.
Mr. D1 Award • 6U–13U
Choose an age division, meet the official finalists and watch the vote totals update live. Only athletes approved by D1 Illinois appear on the final ballot.
Coach of the Year
Recognize the coaches making an impact through leadership, athlete development, sportsmanship and dedication to Illinois youth football.
Nominate a Coach
Put an outstanding coach in the spotlight. Community nominations help D1 Illinois identify candidates for the Fall 2026 Coach of the Year award.
Submit a Coach NominationFinalist Voting
Voting opens after finalists are approved. D1 Illinois will review nominations and announce the official Coach of the Year finalists here before public voting begins.
Awaiting approved finalists
Mid-Season Fall Rankings
Explore the Fall 2026 Top 10 for every age division from 6U through 13U.
D1 Illinois Diamonds Cheer
The cheer program has its own official home for programs, registration, events and updates.
D1 Illinois Diamonds All-Star Cheer
Registration is open for athletes ages 5–17. The cheer program includes practice and competition uniforms, a warmup suit, bag and bow.
Visit the official D1 Illinois Cheer website for registration, team updates and program information.
Visit D1 Illinois Cheer
Programs in the Area
Add or Correct a Program
Join the D1 Illinois Platform
Submit your organization, age levels and logo to be reviewed for the Programs in the Area directory.
Joe Cook
Joe Cook is one of the driving forces behind D1 Illinois and a strong advocate for youth athlete exposure across the state. He is known for building opportunities that connect football families to rankings, spotlight events, All-Star experiences and meaningful recognition for young athletes.
Along with his leadership in D1 Illinois, Joe has built a reputation through coaching, program development and community-centered sports leadership. From helping lead the Englewood Lions to creating statewide opportunities like the Mr. D1 Award and All-Star promotion, his goal is simple: create bigger stages, stronger visibility and more chances for Illinois kids to be seen, respected and celebrated.