Summer Workouts

Football is just around the corner. We had a great spring and I am looking forward to seeing a lot of hard work over the summer as we prepare for the 2011 season.

Summer Workouts
Our summer strength and conditioning workouts will start tomorrow. While these are not mandatory workouts and everyone will have a vacation or camp to attend there is a pretty direct correlation between the number of injuries and summer attendance. Most schools charge a fee to come to summer workouts but ours are free. We even provide incentives for those that make 20 or more of the 30 workouts. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM, although most players will finish up close to 9:30 or 9:45. Players should wear tennis shoes and PE type clothing. The full summer schedule is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

Physicals and Concussion Testing
DR. Rand and The Methodist Hospital will be conducting physicals that include a concussion test for CCS athletes. The physical will be conducted at CCS on June 11 but you must register in advance. A packet was handed out at the parent meeting about the concussion testing and it contains information that needs to be filled out prior to the test. If your son did not get one they can pick one up in my office or at a summer workout. The cost is $20 and most of that will be donated back to CCS. While we wear the best helmets and purchase high quality mouth pieces concussions are a serious risk and everyone should have a concussion baseline test. You can get it done separately and the attached flier has more details.

Dr. Taher at Body Balance will also be doing physicals again like he did last year. I do not have the details yet but they will be on Wednesdays. Space is limited for these and all the slots were taken quickly last summer.

Parent Handout
Click here for the parent handout that was given out at our parent meeting after the scrimmage. If you have any questions please let me know. I will continue to update some of the information over the summer.

Alumni Day Game
This Saturday, June 4, is an Alumni Day at CCS. At 9:30AM we will be playing a football game with the Alumni. The game will last about 45 minutes and I would like to encourage all our current players to come out and meet some Alumni. This is the second time we have done this and a great time in the past.

Spring Game Film
The video from the spring game is on the website. It is less than 10 minutes long and I would appreciate your son taking the time to watch it. You can get to the video by clicking on the player login button on the football home page just below the headlines section.

Fianl Week of Spring Practice

We have one week of spring football practice left. While we have had limited numbers we have had some productive days of practice. The football season may seam far off to some, however, spring practice is critical to the coaching staff as we prepare for next season.

This Weeks Schedule

• May 16, Monday 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. (Full Pads)
• May 18, Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (Full Pads)
• May 19, Thursday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 7 on 7 (Skill Players Only in Helmets)
• May 20, Friday 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (Full Pads)
• May 21, Saturday 10 a.m. Blue and White Spring Game (Full Pads)

Current 8th Graders
Unfortunately, TAPPS has limited the ability of current 8th graders to participate in full pad practices. They are encouraged to come out and watch practice and I would like for everyone to attend the spring game.

I am expecting close to 50 high school football players next fall. If your son is not planning to play next season please let me know as we have already placed a lot of equipment orders and will place the last of the those orders next week. I certainly hope everyone plans to play next season so that we can continue to expand our JV schedule.

There will be a short parent meeting following the Spring Game to go over the summer schedule and information about the start of the football season.

Elementary Fun Day

This Friday starting right after school and going to about 5 will be our football fun day for elementary students. I will need approximately 20 to 25 football players to help run stations and work with the elementary students. Players should wear their shirts and shorts from last season. We will have several players in track and baseball so if you are not in those sports we could really use your help.

After the fun day at about 5 we will hand out equipment for spring practice to those players that are able to help. Our first spring practice will be on Monday, May 9.

Current seniors will be autographing footballs at the fun day and are welcome to come out and help coach before they head off to Costa Rica.

HS Football Summer Workouts

I am still working on some of the details but I am planning to have one morning session four days per week. We will also participate in 7 on 7 on Tuesday nights. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM. More details are available on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

Off season workouts are still going on from 3:45 to 4:45 Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the weight room. Spring practice will start on Monday, May 9. Our HS Mini Camp will be on Saturday July 23. The first day of practice in the fall will be Monday, August 1.

HS Football Football Info for 8th Grade Parents

I wanted to provide you with spring and summer football information. If this is your first child to enter HS you will find that there is a pretty big jump in the level of involvement in athletics for high school compared to middle school. Below is a heads up on some of the high school football information for the spring and summer.

TAPPS has changed a rule and 8^th graders are no longer allowed to participate in contact drills until August 1. This means that they cannot suite up for spring practice. They are encouraged to attend and watch. We will also have some drills for them to do separate from the HS players. Spring practice will start on Monday, May 9. More information is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Spring-Football.cfm

As middle school spring sports come to an end, 8th graders are welcome to attend off-season workouts that are currently going on from 3:45 to 4:45 Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the weight room. Our HS Mini Camp will be on Saturday, July 23. The first day of practice in the fall will be Monday, August 1.

I am still working on some of the details but I am planning to have one morning workout session four days per week this summer. We will also participate in 7 on 7 on Tuesday nights. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM. More details are available on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

Going forward you will be added to the high school email list. I certainly hope that everyone who played MS football will be playing in HS. It is a great experience and we will play 4 or 5 JV games. However, if your son is not going to participate in HS football please let me know as soon as possible. Equipment for next year is already being ordered.

MS Spring Football Information

Warrior Parents,

As spring sports start to wrap up it is time to start thinking football again.

MS spring practice will be on Tuesday and Thursday, May 10, 12, 17 and 19 form 4 to 6 pm. More information is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Spring-Football.cfm. Our middle school summer camp will be on June 29 and 30 and the first day of MS practice this fall will be Monday, August 8.

If your son is entering 8^th grade they are welcome to attend all of our summer workouts. If your son is entering 7^th grade and you want them to attend the workouts please talk with me first. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM. More details are available on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

It is hard to believe but the football season is getting close. The first day of practice is August 1 and that is just a little over 4 months away. Below is a little spring football and other off-season information.

Spring Practice

Spring practice will be May 9 through May 20, with our Spring Game on May 21 at 10 AM. Actual days and times are yet to be determined. In the past we have gone M-W-F and will probably be something similar to that again. TAPPS has changed a rule and 8th graders are no longer allowed to participate so our numbers will be lower but we should still have a pretty full team.

Strength and Conditioning

We are seeing players make big gains in their strength as they workout with Coach Fields. Please encourage your son to attend. The workouts are M-W-F in the weight room and usually finish at about 4:45.

King of Houston Combine

The 1960 Sun is hosting a small college combine at Northland Christian on Saturday April 16. Registration is $50, with 10 percent of the proceeds donated to Northwest Assistance Ministries. The event is open to all current high school students. The entry deadline is April 1. Athletes can visit www.kingofhoustonfootball.com to register or gain more information.

Summer Camps

We will be hosting our one day minicamp on July 23 and I will once again be working to invite great college football programs to work the camp. I will be updating the website in the next couple of weeks with information about all of the 2011 football camps in our area.

Summer Strength and Conditioning and 7 on 7

I am working on the summer schedule and will have more information as we get closer to spring practice. We will be participating in 7 on 7 at Fort Bend Baptist again on Tuesday nights in June. I am also considering a 7 on 7 private school tournament in Houston on June 24 and 25.