How do I find out the
schedule for the spring and summer?
You can download the summer schedule from the blog. You can
also pick a copy up from the main office at Hickman.
Should my son be at workouts
Hickman?
Right now there is no organized way to have all the incoming
freshman come over from their respective schools. I have encouraged all the
incoming freshman to participate in spring sports at their middle school.
Running is the best training at this juncture for an incoming freshman. I
recommended at the parent meeting that all incoming freshman run track at their
middle school. It is a way to be competitive and stay in cardiovascular shape.
For those student athletes who are already at on campus, there are several ways
in which your son can work out even if he is involved in a spring sport. We
have a 6:30 am workout and workouts after school. I strongly encouraged
participation in the spring work outs. This winter and spring some coaches came
together to create and schedule our workouts in an effort to create better
camaraderie and to prepare your son to compete on may platforms.
Does my son need a
personal trainer?
Paying for a personal trainer is a choice you have to make
as a parent. A personal trainer makes his money by suggesting that working with
him/her will help your soon best prepare for the season. The gist of the
relationship is one based on a fee. Very shortly your son will be engaged in running
and lifting workouts designed to enhance his explosiveness, change of direction
and strength. This training will be designed, conducted, and supervised by
certified individuals who will do this purely for the joy of working with your
son. This training also encompasses the training you are paying for with a
twist. You get it for free. The personal training industry has its place and it
is your decision if you want to engage in it. However summer contact workouts
will take a priority so please keep this in mind.
What does my son need
to start the summer?
I have asked all
parents to join the touchdown club. I posted that letter and membership form on
the blog. For workouts your son will need gym clothes (t-shirt and shorts),
tennis shoes, and cleats. I have used cleats at the school if getting a pair is
a problem.
Are Contact days
mandatory?
Yes. Missouri High School Activities and Athletic
Association gives coaches 25 days were they may coach football. This was in an
effort in part to acclimate students to the heat and reduce the need for two-a-day
practices. Coaches all over the state will be using these sessions to prepare
for the fall as we will here at Hickman. I have tried to accommodate
multi-sport athletes with the schedule.
Our contact days will be Tuesdays-Thursdays. We do have a few
competitions scheduled for two Saturdays in June and one Friday in July, but as
you can see from the schedule there is a time and place for your son’s
interest. I am asking that you commit football days to football. Your son will have four other days to
demonstrate his commitment to his other endeavors. If there are questions or
concerns please see me. I can be reached at amonroe@cpsk12.org
or at 573-268-4813
What if we have
already planned our summer vacation?
Your vacation is your vacation. Contact days are not like spring
workouts we expect your son to be there. However we all have families and
families take vacations. Enjoy yours!!!!!
I have a copy of my
son’s physical what should I do with it?
Please send a copy of the physical to our Athletic Director
J.D. Coffman. Coach Coffman is the former wrestling head coach here at Hickman
and has coached a number of other sports included softball and football. The
Athletic Director’s office is where your son’s physical needs to go. You can
mail it to him at:
J.D. Coffman
Athletic Director
Hickman High School
1104 North Providence
Columbia Mo. 65202
