Warrior Football - June 28

It is already the last week of June. The official start of the football season is just 35 days away. We start practice on Monday, August 2. Our kickoff party will be held on Saturday night August 7. We will have more details as that event gets closer but it will probably be at the school because the football families can now easily number 300 people with almost 100 players in the program.

7 on 7
We will be going to Fort Bend for 7 on 7 tomorrow (Tuesday). We will be taking the bus and leaving from the school at 3:30. Fort Bend Baptist is feeding everyone after the game so will probably arrive home 30 minutes later but your son will not need dinner.

Texas Private School Coaches Association 7 on 7 Championship July 9-10
I am considering entering CCS in this 7 on 7 tournament. I am already aware of several players that will be out of town this weekend so if your son regularly attends 7 on 7 and will be out of town on July 9-10 please let me know tomorrow. I will try and get a head count tomorrow when we travel to Fort Bend. The registration fee for the tournament is $300 and due on June 30 so I would like to make sure we have numbers before I commit and pay the fee.

Our summer works continue to be well attended. This is what will separate us from other teams and I am excited about the work ethic and number of players (25 to 35) that I am seeing.

If you missed Coaching Your Students Passion it was an incredible night. There is a reason entire states ask Bruce Brown to speak to their parents, coaches and athletes. You can purchase the two booklets that were given out at the event for just $10. More details are available on the website at: http://www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Coaching-Your-Students-Passion.cfm

Warrior Football - June 21

Coaching Your Student’s Passion – Featuring Bruce Brown
This Thursday Cypress Christian athletics will hold a fundraiser that you do not want to miss. If you like what you see in the football program then you will love this night as I use a tremendous amount of resources from Bruce Brown in our program. I know your son wants you to attend so please invite friends to come with you to hear Bruce Brown at Coaching Your Student's Passion. The price goes up at the door so register today. The website has more information including a promotional video and on-line registration www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Coaching-Your-Students-Passion.cfm.

Cypress Christian Football Camp
Your son will get great college coaching instruction and you will both have an opportunity to ask questions of college coaches and get a feel for college athletics. We need participants to be able to hold events like this so have your son bring a friend on Friday. The website has more information including a promotional video and on-line registration www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Warrior-Football-High-School-Camp.cfm.

7 on 7 - Fort Bend Baptist at 5 and 6:30
We need more people to go if we are going to benefit from playing in the league. We will be taking the bus and leaving at 3:30 from school tomorrow. Everyone but offensive and defensive linemen should attend. Your son should know if they need to go or not but feel free to call or email me as needed. Your son should wear his silver/gray football shirt from last year or a gray t-shirt along with shorts and cleats.

Football Booster Club
The first order of booster club clothing will be placed on Monday June 28. If you are signed up prior to June 28 you will be guaranteed to have your coaches shirt and replica jersey (Coaches level and above) for the first scrimmage of the season. The Warriors are going to look great this year so you do not want to miss out. You can join the football booster club online at www.CypressCchristian.org/Football/Football-Booster-Club.cfm. Your Football Booster Club Membership benefits more than just football as 10% of the money raised goes to the general athletic booster and another 10% goes to the schools benevolence fund.

Service Hours
The school needs a little dirt work so send a shovel with your son this week and they can knock out a few of the hours that I am asking them to give to the school after the morning or afternoon workouts.

Even with vacations and camps we continue to have 25 to 30 players working out on a regular basis. It is that work in the summer that pays off the most in November and December.

Warrior Football Summer Information

7 on 7 - Fort Bend Baptist at 5 and 6:30
We will be taking the bus and leaving at 3:30 tomorrow. Everyone but offensive and defensive linemen should attend. Your son should know if they need to go or not but feel free to call or email me as needed. For the rest of June any days that get rained out will be moved to Thursday of the same week. Your son should wear his silver/gray football shirt from last year or a gray t-shirt along with shorts and cleats.

Bruce Brown/Football Camp
In just under two weeks we will host these two great events. It is my desire to grow both of these events every year and to do that I need your help. I hope you invite friends to come with you to hear Bruce Brown at Coaching Your Student's Passion and encourage your son to bring a couple friends with him to the football camp. Current parents and students are the best marketers of the school so please sign up today and pass the information along to your friends.

Coaching Your Student's Passion video and on-line registration
www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Coaching-Your-Students-Passion.cfm

Football Camp video and on-line registration
www.cypresschristian.org/football/Warrior-Football-High-School-Camp.cfm

Workouts
We have had an average of 30 players working out every day. These are great numbers but we could almost double them if everyone were to show up. While summer workouts are not required and I am in favor of the various camps and vacations many of our players take, our workouts will have your son in the best shape of his life and be ready for the start of the season. The workouts will help to keep your son from injury during the season and build team unity.

Shelly Patterson is working with several of our athletes on flexibility and core strength. She is also helping football players and me in the college recruiting process. If you are interested in either of these please contact her directly at 281-960-9617.

10 Hours of Service
I have asked every football player to donate 10 hours of labor to the school this summer. We will have several projects starting in the next couple of weeks where your son can earn those hours after the morning workouts doing various needed projects around the school. We have already moved books and furniture. A former coach of mine would always say, "Many hands make light the work!" so be looking for more details in the future.

All Stars
Brandon Galloway and Jacob Reed will be playing in the Texas Private School Coaches Association All Star game this Saturday night in Dallas. www.tpsca.org

It is always a great week to purchase season tickets (www.cypresschristian.org/football/Tickets1.cfm) and join the football booster club (www.cypresschristian.org/football/Football-Booster-Club.cfm). The first day of practice is August 2.

In other football news:
The Big 10 has 12 schools
The PAC 10 has 11 schools
The Big 12 has 10 schools
Why is it that people question the math scores in the USA? At least the Big 12 still exists and tradition and rivalry were saved.

John Wooden

I do not think their was ever a greater coach. He passed away yesterday at the age of 99. What he did on the court (88 game winning streak and 10 nation titles) is only over shadowed but what he did off the court for his player and God's Kingdom.

"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John Wooden

Here is an article that is worth a few minutes to read. Legendary John Wooden dead at 99

Hardwork

• 5 Pull Ups
• 10 Push Ups
• 15 Air Squats

All in one minute, every minute for 30 straight minutes. Yes our workouts are crazy hard but what was so exciting is seeing the leadership that got everyone through it as a team.

Summer Workouts

While it has only been three days. We have averaged over 30 players a day working out and I am sure they are working harder than ever before. I could be taking 20 kids to the Taste of Texas in August which would be a great opportunity to hit them up to be a football sponsor. November and December games are earned in June and July and I certainly like what I am seeing. A lot of things for the 2010 season are falling into place. We will travel to Fort Bend for 7 on 7 this coming Tuesday. For the full summer schedule click here.