HS Football Week 3

Last week we spent a lot of time talking about unity. We had a great team experience in going to see “7 Days in Utopia” and really played great football games on both Thursday and Friday night. I am really excited about the progress we are making. I was talking to an old high school friend today that made the comment to me that he was sorry we are having a rough start to the season. When I corrected him and said, “no, it has been a great year so far” he was even more confused. The goal is a lot bigger than the score of the game and we are making some great strides in the areas that matter most. I also strongly believe that our very tough non-district schedule will once again pay great dividends when we get into the part of the season that really matters.

We will talk about adversity this week and something always happens. The veterans always ask to leave this theme off but adversity is always a part of life, especially one that is sold out for Jesus Christ.

Weekly Theme - Overcoming Adversity

Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Week-3 HS Schedule

Monday, September 12-7:00 AM Film and Practice 3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads)

Tuesday, September 13- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Half Shell – varsity players only)

Tuesday, September 13-JV Game at St. Pius X at 6:30PM (Bus leaves at 5:00PM)

Wednesday, September 14-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)

Thursday, September 15-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)

Friday, September 16-Second Baptist at Home at 7:30 PM

JV Game

We are playing the JV game this week. Kickoff has been moved back to 6:30PM at St. Pius X. St. Pius X is a much bigger team but we will be playing there freshmen team. JV players will have an opportunity to do homework after school. Click here for directions to St. Pius X.

Dallas Travel

We have several families that have not yet responded to Mrs. Mitchell’s email about travel next week. We need to know if your son will be staying with you and if they will be coming home on the bus. We will also need some drivers to free up space on the bus. We are planning to leave school at 11:30AM.

Grades

The first grade check is on Tuesday. If your son gets a progress report for a failing grade they will not be eligible to play in any games this week, including those on Tuesday.

Uniforms

If your son has a name on the back of his blue jersey that is not his I will need that jersey back this week and will be able to give him a brand new jersey.

On-line Film

Varsity, JV, MS and scout film can be found on the internet. This is a great way to get better as a player. To view the film click on the picture with the helmet located under last week’s results on the football home page. The password was sent out via email.

MS Football Week 3

The A team continued to roll last week and the B team showed a lot of improvement. I enjoyed being able to watch parts of both games from the sideline. Salem-Trinity is always a tough test but I think we are up to the challenge this week.

We will talk about adversity this week and something always happens. The veterans always ask to leave this theme off but adversity is always a part of life, especially one that is sold out for Jesus Christ.

Weekly Theme - Overcoming Adversity

Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Week-3 MS Schedule

Monday, September 12- 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)

Tuesday, September 13- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players

Tuesday, September 14- B Team game at Salem Trinity at 5:00PM (Bus Leaves at 3:00PM)

Wednesday, September 14-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, September 15-A Team game at Salem Trinity at 5:00PM (Bus Leaves at 3:00PM)

Directions

Salem-Trinity plays at Concordia Lutheran High School. Click Here for directions.

Grades

The first grade check is on Tuesday. If your son gets a progress report for a failing grade they will not be eligible to play in any games this week, including those on Tuesday.

On-line Film

Varsity, JV, MS and scout film can be found on the internet. This is a great way to get better as a player. To view the film click on the picture with the helmet located under last week’s results on the football home page. The password was sent out via email.

HS Football Week 2

Labor Day

We will be watching film at 2PM in the field house and then leaving at 3:30 to go see Seven Days in Utopia at 3:55 at the AMC Willowbrook, http://sevendaysinutopia.com. The movie will cost $7.50 and players may choose to eat out after the movie at 6PM. Parents and family members are welcome to attend the movie.

It was a tough week but the reality is we are in much the same place we were last year at this time. We play a tough schedule but it will pay off in the end if we continue to work hard and play for a greater purpose. Seven Days in Utopia is a movie about golf but in a lot of ways it mirrors just where we are at as a team. I believe that it falls in line with our philosophy of building men and will be a great event. I understand that it is a holiday but I would like everyone to attend the film session and the movie if possible.

Unity

Romans 15:5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Week-1 HS Schedule

Monday, September 5- 2:00PM Film 3:30 leave for movie

Tuesday, September 6- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)

Wednesday, September 7-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)

Thursday, September 8-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, September 8-JV Game against Fort Bend at Home at 7:00PM

Friday, September 9-Westbury at Home at 7:30 PM (Elementary Night)

On-line Film

Both HS and MS film from last week can be found on the internet. There is also HS scout film for Westbury. This is a great way to get better as a player and can be a good experience for families. Parents if you watch the film with your son try hard to be a fan and not a coach. To view the film click on the picture with the helmet located under last week’s results on the football home page. The password is: crazylove

Dallas Travel

Our team mom sent out an email about our Dallas trip on September 23. The team will spend the night and come back on Saturday. It is preferred that players stay with their parents but if that is not possible we need to know so that we can make other arrangements. The bus will travel back to school on Saturday. We barely fit on the bus so if you are planning to leave early for the game we could use some drivers.

MS Football Week 2

The A team is off to a great start and should get a good test from Northland on Thursday. The B team started off with a tough first game but I am sure we will see improvement this week. There will be no practice on Labor Day for the MS teams.

Unity

Romans 15:5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Week-2 MS Schedule

Monday, September 5- No Practice

Tuesday, September 6- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players

Tuesday, September 6- B Team game against Pin Oak MS HISD at home at 5:00PM

Wednesday, September 7-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, September 8-A Team game against Northland at home at 5:00PM

On-line Film

Both HS and MS film from last week can be found on the internet. There is also HS scout film for Westbury. This is a great way to get better as a player and can be a good experience for families. Parents if you watch the film with your son try hard to be a fan and not a coach. To view the film click on the picture with the helmet located under last week’s results on the football home page. The password was sent in the weekly email.

HS Football Week 1

It was a tough hard fought game on Friday night. We were so close to coming away with a big road win to start the season but never got the break we needed down the stretch. I was proud of how hard we played and how we picked each other up. Several players ended up in spots they did not expect and performed very well. This week will also be tough as Northland is coming to CCS but football teams make their biggest improvements between their first and second games so I am expecting to see a lot of progress this week. The best way to get better is to learn from your mistakes and that can be done at the 7AM film session on Monday morning in the field house. Even if your son did not play they can learn a great deal from watching the film.

Season Ticket Holder Tailgate Party
There will be a special tailgate party for the varsity game against Northland from 6:45 to 7:20. Season ticket holders will get a free meal in left field of the baseball diamond. There is still time to purchase season tickets at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm. If you have already ordered your tickets they will be available for pickup at the gate for the Northland game on Friday night.

Sacrifice
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Week-1 HS Schedule

• Monday, August 29-7:00 AM Film and Practice 3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads)
• Tuesday, August 30- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
• Wednesday, August 31-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
• Thursday, September 1-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)
• Thursday, September 1-JV Game at Northland at 6:00PM (Bus leaves at 4:30)
• Friday, September 2-Northland at Home at 7:30 PM (Ice-Cream Night)

Away Game Travel—Directions to Northland
JV football players will get a snack before leaving for Northland. It will not be a full meal because of the earlier kickoff time. Click here for driving directions to Northland.

Uniforms
All uniforms are to be taken home and washed after every game. Players should not leave their uniforms in their lockers. Everyone should bring their game jersey to practice on Monday. We will be giving out their actual uniform and re-taking our head shots for the media guide.

MS Football Week 1

It was a great first game for the MS. I was excited with how they played together as a team and made big plays. This week both the A team and the B team will get another opportunity as we travel on Tuesday and Thursday. Players will be released early on both days. I will send out the exact time and directions on Monday.

Season Ticket Holder Tailgate Party
There will be a special tailgate party for the varsity game against Northland from 6:45 to 7:20. Season ticket holders will get a free meal in left field of the baseball diamond. There is still time to purchase season tickets at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm. If you have already ordered your tickets they will be available for pickup at the gate for the Northland game on Friday night.

Sacrifice
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Week-1 MS Schedule

• Monday, August 29-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
• Tuesday, August 30- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
• Tuesday, August 30- B team game at St. Cecelia at 4:30 Bus leaves at 3:15
• Wednesday, August 31-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
• Thursday, September 1-A Team Game at Westbury at 5:00PM Bus leaves at 3:15

Away Game Travel—Directions to St. Cecelia and Westbury

• Click here for driving directions to St. Cecelia
• Click here for driving directions to Westbury (Games Played at FUN Field).

Uniforms
All uniforms are to be taken home and washed after every game. Players should not leave their uniforms in their lockers.

HS Football Week 0

Scrimmage recap

I was very pleased with our scrimmage on Thursday night. We played much better upfront and eliminated a lot of the little mistakes from the first scrimmage. I am sure we will see a lot more progress this week. Brazos Christian is always a great season opener. It is a school very similar to us in many ways. We had some injuries last year but were still able to escape with a 13-0 shutout to start the season. The drive to college station is one of the best road trips of the season and I look forward to seeing everyone on Friday night as we strap up the pads for the first game of the season.

Weekly Theme - Love

1 John 4:18-19 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because He first loved us.”

Week-0 HS Schedule

Monday, August 22-3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads) (Parent meeting in the gym at 7:00)

Tuesday, August 23- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)

Wednesday, August 24-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, August 25-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)

Friday, August 26-Game at Brazos Christian at 7:30 PM (Bus leaves at 4:00)

Saturday, August 27-Man to Man at Houston’s First Baptist at 7PM (Bus leaves at 6PM)

Louis Zamperini at Houston’s First Baptist Church

I have 18 tickets to listen to Louis Zamperini speak at Houston’s First Baptist Church on Saturday, August 27 at 7PM. We will start by making the tickets available to seniors and work our way down through the grades. Louis is the subject of the book Unbroken and was both a POW and Olympian. I believe that this will be an incredible event but it will not be G rated. For more information please visit www.houstonsfirst.org/mantoman. If your son is interested please let me know by Tuesday and if we have a large interest I will look into getting more tickets. This event is one example of how we spend some of the booster dollars each year.

Volunteering

Our team mom, Helen Mitchell, will be sending out an email with opportunities to sign up to volunteer. We need your help. We expect each family to sing-up for 2 or 3 things over the course of the season. By signing up first you get your choice of opportunities.

Away Game Travel—Directions to Brazos Christian

Football players do not go home after school on game days. Your son will be feed a meal after school and then we will load the bus and leave. It is our goal to arrive at least two hours before kickoff when playing a road game. Click here for driving directions to Brazos Christian.

School Wide Parent Meeting

This is a required meeting for any parent that will have a son or daughter participating in a sport at CCS during the 2010-2011 school year. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM on Monday night with what I believe will be a great presentation on the Role of Parents in athletics by Jim Ater of Proactive Coaching. Resources will be available for $5. The meeting will also include a presentation from Dr. Rand of Methodist Hospital on injuries as well as important updates to our athletic hand book.

Season Tickets

We have had a lot of people purchase season tickets and I greatly appreciate your support. You can still order yours today at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm Season tickets are good for all home games at any level. 10% of all season ticket sales go to the school benevolence fund and another 10% goes to the general athletic booster account so you are helping more than just football.

Additional Practice Clothing

I will place the additional order for shorts and shirts Monday. If you have not emailed me the additional sizes you would like please do so as soon as possible. MS players will get their clothing this week.

MS Football Week 0

It is time to start playing games. The varsity has had a couple scrimmage opportunities that MS does not get. It will not be perfect this week but it will be an opportunity to have fun, learn and grow as the Warriors take the field for the first time.

Weekly Theme - Love

1 John 4:18-19 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because He first loved us.”

Week-0 MS Schedule

Monday, August 22-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads) (Parent meeting in the gym at 7:00)

Tuesday, August 23- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)

Wednesday, August 24-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, August 25-A Team Game at home against Lutheran South at 5:00PM

*6^th graders will not dress for this game. Their first game will be the following week.

Volunteering

Our team mom, Deanna Muehlenbrock, will be contacting people to volunteer. We need your help. We expect each family to sing-up for 2 or 3 things over the course of the season. By signing up first you get your choice of opportunities.

Home Games

Football players do not go home after school on game days. Your son will be feed a meal after school at the field house prior to getting ready for the games. We have moved our game times up this year so that they can get home earlier in the evening.

School Wide Parent Meeting

This is a required meeting for any parent that will have a son or daughter participating in a sport at CCS during the 2010-2011 school year. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM on Monday night with what I believe will be a great presentation on the Role of Parents in athletics by Jim Ater of Proactive Coaching. Resources will be available for $5. The meeting will also include a presentation from Dr. Rand of Methodist Hospital on injuries as well as important updates to our athletic hand book.

Season Tickets

We have had a lot of people purchase season tickets and I greatly appreciate your support. You can still order yours today at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm Season tickets are good for all home games at any level. 10% of all season ticket sales go to the school benevolence fund and another 10% goes to the general athletic booster account so you are helping more than just football.

Additional Practice Clothing

I will place the additional order for shorts and shirts Monday. If you have not emailed me the additional sizes you would like please do so as soon as possible. MS players will get their clothing this week.

HS Football Week -1

We have competed in our first scrimmage. Lutheran North is always a tough scrimmage for us but I was very pleased with where we are at on defense. Offense always takes longer to gel and we have not spent enough time preparing for the blitzing that we see from Lutheran North. It is also a difficult scrimmage because they never have more than a hand full of freshmen and sophomores. This week against Fort Bend Christian we will have a true JV scrimmage which will really help our young players out. This past week we had a great time with our football camp, Travis McGrath shared his talents with the team on Thursday and today we helped the school by moving a lot of mulch in a short time. Click here to read more about the crazy things we have been doing. When we serve together as a team we build bonds that will matter in the fourth quarter, for the rest of life and even for eternity. Being more than a football team is what makes football at Cypress Christian special.

Theme: Building a Foundation
Psalms 18:2a “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”

Matthew 16:18 “…on this rock I will build my church."

HS Schedule

• Monday, Aug 15-Practice from 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
• Tuesday, Aug 16- Practice from 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
• Wednesday, Aug 17-Practice from 3:45 to 5:30 (Full Pads) Parent Meeting at 5:15 in the Grandstand
• Thursday, Aug 18-Scrimmage at home against Fort Bend Christian 7:00pm (Players will stay on campus after school and be feed a meal)
• Friday, Aug 19-Film from 3:45 to 4:45-Blue and White Night 5:30 to 8pm

Parent Meetings
We will have a football parent meeting in the grandstand at 5:15 on Wednesday, August 17. Please make it a priority for at least one parent to attend. We give out a lot of information and if everyone is present it really saves the coaching staff time in the future. The school wide Parents of Athletes Meeting will be on Monday, August 22 at 7pm. This is a required meeting that will include a presentation from Jim Ater with Proactive Coaching on the role of parents in athletics. As a parent you will not want to miss this event.

Forms
We have almost every physical but are missing other forms. All the forms (handbook player and parent signature, transportation waiver, and TAPPS acknowledgment of the rules) can be found at: www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Forms.cfm. We need these all turned in as soon as possible to Cindy Wilhite in the Athletic Department.

Season Tickets, Football Booster Club, and Sponsorship Opportunities
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. 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 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. For more details visit www.cypresschristian.org/football/Support.cfm.

Blue and White Night
The football team will be introduced at Blue and White Night. We are also responsible for helping take down tables and take out trash at the end of the night. This is a great event and always a lot of fun so please make plans to attend. If you want dinner you need to register ahead of time at www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Blue-and-White-Night.cfm.

Practice Clothing Additional Order
We are still waiting on some small shirts but other than that your son has received a pair of shorts and a shirt. They will be required to wear those for certain practices, team functions and possibly when we travel. If they would like an additional set or if another member of your family would like an additional set I will be placing a second order on Monday, August 22. Please send me the shirt and/or short size (they can be purchased individually) by Sunday, August 21. The shorts are $15 and the shirts $10.

Movie Shoot-Live For Today
Next week there will be scenes from an independent movie being shot in our Stadium. The filming will take place on Wednesday through Friday from around 9 pm until midnight or later. There will be a need for extras from players to fans in the stands on Friday night. If you are interested you can just stay after Blue and White Night and join in the fun. For more about the film you can go to www.k-tfilms.com.

Team Pictures
A new date for team pictures has not been set.

Uniforms/Laundry
Our uniforms went through a reconditioning process after last season and have still not returned. We will have them for our first game but I am not sure about the scrimmage Thursday. Typically we would also wear our Jersey for Blue and White Night. Players are responsible for washing their own game uniform. We will wash practice equipment at school but a player should take his stuff home if he is interested in getting the same stuff back. We will wash practice pants after Tuesdays practice and practice jerseys after Thursdays practice.

MS Football Week -1

We have great looking bunch of middle school kids playing football this year. I have head great reports from the MS coaches.

Theme: Building a Foundation
Psalms 18:2a “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”

Matthew 16:18 “…on this rock I will build my church."

Schedule

• Monday, Aug 15-Practice from 4:00 to 6:00pm (Full Pads)
• Tuesday, Aug 16- Practice from 3:50 to 6:00pm (Full Pads)
• Wednesday, Aug 17-Practice from 3:50 to 5:30 (Full Pads) Parent Meeting at 5:15 in the Grandstand
• Thursday, Aug 18-Practice from 3:50 to 5:30 (Full Pads)
• No Practice Friday, Aug 19-Blue and White Night 5:30 to 8pm

*Practice attire may change so players should always have a pair of shorts with them.

Parent Meetings
We will have a football parent meeting in the grandstand at 5:15 on Wednesday, August 17. Please make it a priority for at least one parent to attend. We give out a lot of information and if everyone is present it really saves the coaching staff time in the future. The school wide Parents of Athletes Meeting will be on Monday, August 22 at 7pm. This is a required meeting that will include a presentation from Jim Ater with Proactive Coaching on the role of parents in athletics. As a parent you will not want to miss this event.

Forms
We have almost every physical but are missing other forms. All the forms (handbook player and parent signature, transportation waiver, and TAPPS acknowledgement of the rules) can be found at: www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Forms.cfm. We need these all turned in as soon as possible to Cindy Wilhite in the Athletic Department.

Season Tickets, Football Booster Club, and Sponsorship Opportunities
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. 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 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. For more details visit www.cypresschristian.org/football/Support.cfm.

Blue and White Night
The football team will be introduced at Blue and White Night. We are also responsible for helping take down tables and take out trash at the end of the night. This is a great event and always a lot of fun so please make plans to attend. If you want dinner you need to register ahead of time at www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Blue-and-White-Night.cfm.

Practice Clothing Additional Order
This week your son will receive a pair of shorts and a shirt. They will be required to wear those for certain practices, team functions and possibly when we travel. If they would like an additional set or if another member of your family would like an additional set I will be placing a second order on Monday, August 22. Please send me the shirt and/or short size (they can be purchased individually) by Sunday, August 21. The shorts are $15 and the shirts $10.

Movie Shoot-Live For Today
Next week there will be scenes from an independent movie being shot in our Stadium. The filming will take place on Wednesday through Friday from around 9 pm until midnight or later. There will be a need for extras from players to fans in the stands on Friday night. If you are interested you can just stay after Blue and White Night and join in the fun. For more about the film you can go to www.k-tfilms.com.

Team Pictures
A new date for team pictures has not been set.