Spring Practice and the 2012 Schedule

The school year is quickly coming to a close which means the football season is not far away. Every year we lose great players but one of the most exciting things about HS athletics is watching younger players mature and step into those new roles. A lot of that growth can be seen in the two weeks of spring practice that we do every year. Here are some details about the upcoming events.

Spring Practice

Here is the schedule for 2012 spring football practices, which will begin on Monday, May 7.

• May 7, Monday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
• May 8, Tuesday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
• May 9, Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
• May 10, Thursday 4:00 to 6:00pm 7 on 7 (Helmet)
• May 11, Friday 4:00 to 6:00pm (Helmet and Shoulder Pads)
• May 14, Monday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
• May 15, Tuesday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
• May 17, Thursday 4:00 to 5:30pm (Full Pads)
• May 18, Friday 7pm Blue and White Spring Scrimmage - Parent Meeting in the Grandstand at the conclusion of the scrimmage

TAPPS does not allow 8th graders to participate in full contact high school spring practices. 8th graders interested in participating in HS football need to attend the 3 non-contact HS practices and are encouraged to come out and watch the other practices. Spring practice is a great opportunity to get a feel for what HS football will be like. Click here for more details about spring practice.

Elementary Football Fun Day

The football fun day for elementary will be on Friday, May 4. We will need varsity players to run football drill stations for the elementary students right after school for an hour. This annual event has become a favorite for both high school and elementary students.

2012 Schedule

The full 2012 schedule has been released on the website. Click here to read more about the new teams and challenges that face the Warriors as we look to capture a 4^th straight district title and return to the playoffs for the 5^th straight year.

Off Season Workouts

The best way to prevent injuries is to attend off season workouts. I am very pleased with the number of players that we have lifting or participating in other sports. As you begin to make summer plans and players look for summer jobs please keep the summer workout schedule in mind. We will work out Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM and will have 7 on 7 on Tuesday evenings. We will play in a 7-on-7 tournament on June 15-16. Click here for the full summer schedule. Fall practices for HS will start on August 6.

If your son is thinking about not playing next year please have them communicate that to me in person as soon as possible. I believe that this is an important step in growth process. I have to plan on every student playing through their senior year so equipment has already been purchased and a lot of planning has already taken place.