HS Football Week -3

There is a lot of information in this one so you might want to grab a cup of coffee (or a water to keep Paula happy).

I was very pleased with today’s scrimmage. The film is up on Hudl for players and parents to watch. Watching film with your son can be a great experience but please don’t try to be their coach. Celebrate great plays and ask them questions about what they are doing but I think you will find it is better for your relationship with them if you leave technical correcting up to us. Let them know you love watching them play and that their value to you is not based on performance. An inner squad scrimmage is especially tough because we are both teams. I want to see an equal number of good plays on both sides of the ball. I want everyone to walk away feeling good about some things and knowing they need to work on others. We want to constantly be working to close the gap between our potential and our performance in every area of life.

Hydration
Our trainer, Paula Douglas, gave the players a good challenge about cutting soda and tea out of their diet and drink about 80oz of water each day. Also, they will be sore and should apply ice to any area that is sore.

Weekly Theme
Purpose
Acts 17:26b “He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”
Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Week -3 Schedule

• Monday, August 13-4:00 to 7:30 pm (Full Pads/Helmet)
• Tuesday, August 14-4:00 to 6:00 pm (Full Pads)
• Wednesday, August 15-4:00 to 5:30 pm (Half Shell)-Parent Meeting at 5 in the grandstand
• Thursday, August 16-4:30 pm Scrimmage at home against Second Baptist
• Friday, August 17-3:45 to 4:45 pm Film in Field house (Optional)
• Friday, August 17-5:30 pm Blue and White Night in the gym
• Saturday, August 18-Team pictures in the morning time is TBA
• Saturday, August 18-Team Cookout at the Nealy’s at 4pm

Team Cookout
We are planning a team cookout for players and families at the Nealy’s house on Saturday August 18 at 4pm. I will send out more details next week as we get it figured out but we will probably ask each family to bring a side dish or chips and just have hotdogs and hamburgers. We have a few fun activates planned. We may even take the bus from school at 3:30 as a big car pool especially for younger players if their family cannot go. The Nealy’s leave about 30 minutes out 290.

Booster Club and Season Tickets
As a football parent you get first choice on season tickets if you purchase them prior to Blue and White Night. These tickets are good for all home football games at any level. Seats will be sold on a first come first serve basis starting at Blue and White Night. The money raised through season tickets, booster club memberships (which includes season tickets and other great things) and sponsorships is used to pay for a lot of the great things we do as a football program. The things that are supported by the booster club are so important to me that I personally join the Coach's Club each year. You are certainly not required to join but for those with the ability it is a great way to help our program. Click here for more details.

Blue and White Night
As a football team we are in charge of trash and cleanup after Blue and White night. It is basically a big pep rally of sorts and the football teams will be introduced. Dinner will be provided by Canes, click here to order your meal.

Physicals and Athletic Forms
I think we are just missing a few forms. You can take care of those tonight at the parent meeting at 6PM or you can get them off the website. Click here to get those forms off the school website.

Important Dates (non practice)

• Saturday, August 11 - 5PM Athlete Meeting in the Elementary Cafeteria
• Saturday, August 11 - 6PM “Parents of Athletes” meeting in the gym
• Wednesday, August 15 - 5 to 5:45PM Football Parent Meeting in the Grandstand
• Friday, August 17 - 5:30PM Blue and White Night
• Saturday, August 18 - Team pictures in the morning
• Saturday, August 18 – 4PM Football Cookout at the Nealy’s

Hair Cuts
Players should have a hair cut that meets school dress code when they report to practice on Monday.

Volunteer
We will be sharing more about how you can help at the football parent meeting on Wednesday but we did get hit hard by graduation last year. I lost my three stat guys and the dad in charge of the chain gang. Both are great opportunities to see the game from a new perspective. If you are interested let me know.

Austin Trip – September 14
On September 14 we will be playing a varsity game in Austin followed by a JV game the next day at noon. We are planning to spend the night. I would prefer that players stay with their parents but if that is not possible we will make sure they have a room. We are planning to do several things with the team from Austin so it should be a great trip. Here is the hotel information:

Hyatt Place
Austin/arboretum
3612 Tudor Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78759
1-877-242-3654
When you call to book ... tell them you are with Cypress Christian School.
Our GROUP code is: G-CPRS
Use this code when booking by phone or online.
They have Double rooms and King rooms...both with sleeper sofas. Our cost $ 105 + tax.
THE ROOMS MUST BE BOOKED BY 8-24-12. - Check in 3pm - Check out 12pm.