Hello All,
Please bear with me because this will not be brief. This
will be very informative I hope. I wanted to address some of your questions en
masse about the upcoming season, school, etc.
Practice Time: Monday
August 17th
We will practice Monday at 6:00pm. I know school starts
Tuesday but we will need to get a full practice in as possible. Since many of
the kids do not drive practicing at this time allow all parents to get off work
and get kids to practice.
Practice Time Once
School Starts
School ends during the year at 4:05 pm. We try and get practice started by
4:30. Notice the emphasis on try. Many of the boys need a snack because they
have eaten lunch as early as 10:30 am. My plan is to provide snacks for the
players. Last year the Touchdown Club was invaluable in helping with this. Many may need to see the trainer, and most
times we have only one that sees all fall sport athletes. Practice will be over
no later than 7:30 every night. Please remember all of our opponents are
practicing this long. The only difference is that their school day ends at 2:45
or 3:00.
New this year
Last year our varsity and varsity rotators came in on Monday
mornings to watch film. I provided a continental breakfast and we watched our
opponent. This year I am asking our varsity and varsity rotators to come in on Thursday mornings at 7:00 am. We will
have our game walk thru and special teams walk thru. The program will provide a
breakfast and the boys can get a shower and get to school. We will end the walk
thru at 8:15 so the boys can shower and eat. They will be off Thursday night
and thus have a night and a day to rest. Many programs cite this as a way to
enhance performance on Friday nights. This
will start Thursday the 27th.
Saturday Mornings
Saturdays are considered practice days. The varsity usually
will come in for treatment by our medical staff if necessary and we will have
important film sessions on us and our opponent. JV/FR teams will prepare for
the game on Monday. It is imperative that your son be at practice. I know we
all have other things in our lives. My coaches and their families are committed
to being here. Please join us in making that sacrifice and commitment also.
Practice on Saturdays in from 8:00 am-11:00 am.
Labor Day Weekend
We will have practice on Labor Day Monday September 7th.
Since we have no school practice will start at 6 p.m. and run to 8:45 p.m.
Playing Time
I have made this statement in several parent meetings and
other communication. Playing time is not guaranteed. My staff and I work hard
to try and find a positive role for every member of this team. Over the years I
have had several parents say, “Well if you were losing why wouldn’t you just
play my son.” Please stop and think
about that statement before you make it. I value every effort these young men
are making. To put a player in the game that has not earned the time, or will
not be successful is saying exactly the opposite. If your son is not playing
ask him why. The coaches on this staff provide feedback to our players daily.
If your son is not playing he knows why. If he says he does not encourage him
to ask his position coach or me.
My Son, Our Team
I have been blessed to be allowed to work with your most
valuable possession, your son. Imagine if you will that your son is going to
give a speech, or sing a song, or make a public presentation of some sort.
While you watch him with great pride, a heckler starts to criticize his
efforts, his ability, and his performance. You understand the amount of time
and effort your son has put in to this endeavor. What this means to him. Your
son, each and every one of you, plays for our team. This season there will be
some great plays and some not so great plays. I ask that you continue to
positively support your son as he plays for our team.
I would like to thank you for your support this summer and
your continued support throughout the season. In closing I would like to remind
you to join the Touchdown Club and get involved. Thanks again and I hope I have
answered some common questions.
Coach Monroe
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