OK, guys... Tomorrow is the big game. Kickoff is at 6pm against Terry Blue. Let's plan on being at Robinson Park NO LATER THAN 5:30pm. If you can be there at 5:15pm, then do so! Some of us will be there getting ready.
Remember: You know what is going to happen; you know what they do; you know how to react. All it takes is for us to hit hard, THINK, and do everything that we have been practicing.
See you then!!!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Saturday Practice???
We had fun tonight. That might have been the most fun we've had in a practice this year.
That wasn't intentional, and perhaps that is kind of sad. I get a bit "too serious" about this stuff, and I think that makes things "not very fun" for the kids. There is SO much potential in each of our kids and we sort of look at the whole thing as a way to bring out the best in them. We yell at them, we criticize them, we teach them.... But nobody understands how much we actually LOVE them.
I don't care what the scores have been this year. We've had a great run of winning seasons. We've had a bad run this year. But in the end, the kids still are the greatest thing in the world. Of course we won't tell them that until the end, but they are.
We have no intention of losing the championship. None of us. But regardless of what happens, I sure hope that they have learned a bit about toughness, brotherhood, perserverance, and reaching for a goal that can only be accomplished by playing together. Each kid to his own strength.
We may or may not have a practice on Saturday. It's deer hunting season, Roy wants to see his NFL brother play in person, some kids are sick, and so on. So, we may just say "have a good weekend". But, we may get some kids together at my home to watch some of the games we've played this year. And thanks to Jerry Brooks, we can.
Watch the site, OK? Thanks for letting us be their "coaches"!
Delvan and Benjie
That wasn't intentional, and perhaps that is kind of sad. I get a bit "too serious" about this stuff, and I think that makes things "not very fun" for the kids. There is SO much potential in each of our kids and we sort of look at the whole thing as a way to bring out the best in them. We yell at them, we criticize them, we teach them.... But nobody understands how much we actually LOVE them.
I don't care what the scores have been this year. We've had a great run of winning seasons. We've had a bad run this year. But in the end, the kids still are the greatest thing in the world. Of course we won't tell them that until the end, but they are.
We have no intention of losing the championship. None of us. But regardless of what happens, I sure hope that they have learned a bit about toughness, brotherhood, perserverance, and reaching for a goal that can only be accomplished by playing together. Each kid to his own strength.
We may or may not have a practice on Saturday. It's deer hunting season, Roy wants to see his NFL brother play in person, some kids are sick, and so on. So, we may just say "have a good weekend". But, we may get some kids together at my home to watch some of the games we've played this year. And thanks to Jerry Brooks, we can.
Watch the site, OK? Thanks for letting us be their "coaches"!
Delvan and Benjie
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Playoff Picture
Terry White will no longer be in our league. So, we have only ONE game to win in order to be in the Championship. Terry Blue!
Get ready, guys. Work hard tonight at practice and get ready to play the best you've ever played, OK???
Get ready, guys. Work hard tonight at practice and get ready to play the best you've ever played, OK???
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tuesday; November 3 Update
Lots of changes in a short amount of time, right? That is the story of our year.
Please take a look at our revised schedule for football. It's on the right of your screen. We will practice on Thursday at 6pm @ Robinson Park and Saturday (time to be announced) at our normal field at Traceway. We are actively preparing for our upcoming games.
The offense practiced tonight. Everybody be ready for Thursday in pads. Thanks!
Please take a look at our revised schedule for football. It's on the right of your screen. We will practice on Thursday at 6pm @ Robinson Park and Saturday (time to be announced) at our normal field at Traceway. We are actively preparing for our upcoming games.
The offense practiced tonight. Everybody be ready for Thursday in pads. Thanks!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Saturday Recap
GREAT JOB TODAY! This may have been one of our most productive practices!
Let's recap.... People are hitting harder. Want proof? Look at Luke Davis. The offense is working hard to get more yards on each play. We are putting in plays to get us the 4-5 yards necessary on each play.
The line is hitting hard and trying hard. That will be the key for our success.
Believe in yourself and your brothers. Be ready to play the Clinton Chargers Monday night. Let's start turning things around right now. Great job, guys!
Let's recap.... People are hitting harder. Want proof? Look at Luke Davis. The offense is working hard to get more yards on each play. We are putting in plays to get us the 4-5 yards necessary on each play.
The line is hitting hard and trying hard. That will be the key for our success.
Believe in yourself and your brothers. Be ready to play the Clinton Chargers Monday night. Let's start turning things around right now. Great job, guys!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Be Ready For Saturday
Guys, we will practice Saturday at 11am on our regular field. Some new positions; some new responsibilities. If we ALL hit hard, try hard, and play like we are able, then we can win EVERY GAME we have left!!! No lie.
As a sidenote, I've reviewed the entire footage from Tuesday night. While we did a much better job, everybody is still missing responsibilities. Everybody. We just need to do the LITTLE things right.
And by the way: Terry violated a number of rules and never got caught. We will make sure that doesn't happen again. They will have to play according to the rules from now on. They are really good with some good, older, bigger kids. And more of them than we have. But, let's see what happens next time.
As a sidenote, I've reviewed the entire footage from Tuesday night. While we did a much better job, everybody is still missing responsibilities. Everybody. We just need to do the LITTLE things right.
And by the way: Terry violated a number of rules and never got caught. We will make sure that doesn't happen again. They will have to play according to the rules from now on. They are really good with some good, older, bigger kids. And more of them than we have. But, let's see what happens next time.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday Night Update
Hey, guys. Be at the field on Monday night between 5:30pm and 5:40pm. Let's get ready for the TITANS.
Remember two things:
1. That last game doesn't control our destiny. At all.
2. If we win Monday and Tuesday, we only have to play one playoff game. Win that, and we are in the Championship!
See you all there, OK?
Remember two things:
1. That last game doesn't control our destiny. At all.
2. If we win Monday and Tuesday, we only have to play one playoff game. Win that, and we are in the Championship!
See you all there, OK?
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday Update
The practice fields are underwater. We can't practice today, so be sure to be at the usual field at 10am on Saturday. We will get in a bit of practice before our game that same morning. Don't be late!!!!
PS: Take a look at the revised game schedule on the site. A few things have changed, so note your calendars!
PS: Take a look at the revised game schedule on the site. A few things have changed, so note your calendars!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday 12th Update: 2:48pm
Games cancelled. Again. I went to Parks & Rec today and I think this is what will happen...
We will play either THURSDAY or SATURDAY on the Clinton High School field. My money is on SATURDAY.
My guess is that we will play TERRY - WHITE.
Either way, we will be practicing either Thursday or Saturday on the day we don't have a game. And we will have a good, hard, strong practice to get ourselves back into a football mentality. We need to get our heads back into the game after so long off.
I know that this has been a messed up year so far. Wish it could be better for all of us...
We will play either THURSDAY or SATURDAY on the Clinton High School field. My money is on SATURDAY.
My guess is that we will play TERRY - WHITE.
Either way, we will be practicing either Thursday or Saturday on the day we don't have a game. And we will have a good, hard, strong practice to get ourselves back into a football mentality. We need to get our heads back into the game after so long off.
I know that this has been a messed up year so far. Wish it could be better for all of us...
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday October 7th
No practice tomorrow (Thursday). We have a coaches meeting to determine just what we're going to do about all of these rainouts. Expect to practice on Saturday even though I will be out of town. Hopefully Coach Benjie and Coach Nye will be there to get us ready for Terry White on Monday.
Will let everyone know what happens after our meeting!
Will let everyone know what happens after our meeting!
Monday, October 5, 2009
MONDAY UPDATE: 4:15pm
Game is cancelled. Fields are too wet. No word on the make up game date. If this stands and we don't play tomorrow, then we may be playing Monday and Tuesday nights for the rest of the year. Nobody looks forward to back-to-back football games. Stay tuned for more info....
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Prep For Monday Night
COLTS: Be at field at 6:30pm to go thru drills before 7:30pm game. If raining, check this site!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
A Few Pics From Monday
How about a game-winning touchdown? Look to the right, scroll down and you'll see a link for more!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Monday's Game Vs Terry White: Recap
OK, the good news first: We won and had no injuries! At the end of everything, we won and have the chance to be better! And we will. Also, we are 1-0 in our division and nobody has scored on us this year! Let's keep that going!
The bad news: we waited until OT before playing the way we've been practicing. We have to get started sooner, right?
Just a couple of notes from the coaches:
Not everyone had the chance to carry the football because we couldn't score or get first downs. As we get better as a team and get more yards on each drive, more people will get the ball. I think Ty had three carries, Chris had less than 10, Tyler White had none, and Bobby Sampson had no passes. Much of this was due to the pressure from their defense. If we get better at the line, then the entire team will start having more fun!
Everybody played at least half of the game except Dillon Gossett. I forgot to put him back in on defense in OT. Hey, Dillon.... My fault, man. I apologize and will try not to make that mistake again. Lots of the defensive line switched around in order to get fresh bodies in and pressure their offense. Expect more of that this year.
When we get together on Thursday, expect us to practice on working the kinks out of our system. It's our first game. Coaches expect more mistakes during the first game and realize that the biggest progress you make is between Game 1 and Game 2. We are no different.
Coach Benjie and I really love having you guys on our team. We are always proud of you and would do anything for you. Now, let's come together and get better!
PS: Roy Douglas: That was a great display of hitting out there. Thanks for helping your brothers!!!!!
The bad news: we waited until OT before playing the way we've been practicing. We have to get started sooner, right?
Just a couple of notes from the coaches:
Not everyone had the chance to carry the football because we couldn't score or get first downs. As we get better as a team and get more yards on each drive, more people will get the ball. I think Ty had three carries, Chris had less than 10, Tyler White had none, and Bobby Sampson had no passes. Much of this was due to the pressure from their defense. If we get better at the line, then the entire team will start having more fun!
Everybody played at least half of the game except Dillon Gossett. I forgot to put him back in on defense in OT. Hey, Dillon.... My fault, man. I apologize and will try not to make that mistake again. Lots of the defensive line switched around in order to get fresh bodies in and pressure their offense. Expect more of that this year.
When we get together on Thursday, expect us to practice on working the kinks out of our system. It's our first game. Coaches expect more mistakes during the first game and realize that the biggest progress you make is between Game 1 and Game 2. We are no different.
Coach Benjie and I really love having you guys on our team. We are always proud of you and would do anything for you. Now, let's come together and get better!
PS: Roy Douglas: That was a great display of hitting out there. Thanks for helping your brothers!!!!!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday Night Update
OK, guys.... GREAT practice on Saturday. You are definately ready for tomorrow. We need to simply focus on
THINKING at the line of scrimmage (power-push, movement, etc)
THINKING at 1, 2 and 3 backs (Wing T where?)
THINKING on defense for ALL positions
If you will fire off and hit like you are supposed to, then you will have no problems. Be at the field NO LATER than 6:45pm for our 7:30pm game. We will walk thru our offense one time to prepare. No clear mouthpieces allowed and we still need birth certificates if you haven't already provided them. See you all then!!!!
THINKING at the line of scrimmage (power-push, movement, etc)
THINKING at 1, 2 and 3 backs (Wing T where?)
THINKING on defense for ALL positions
If you will fire off and hit like you are supposed to, then you will have no problems. Be at the field NO LATER than 6:45pm for our 7:30pm game. We will walk thru our offense one time to prepare. No clear mouthpieces allowed and we still need birth certificates if you haven't already provided them. See you all then!!!!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday Night Update
No practice tomorrow (Thursday). More rain expected and it's better for us just to call it off now. We will be planning to get together on Saturday around 10am (in pads) to hit and go over the fundamentals in preparation for our game next week. No rain is expected for Monday or Tuesday, so.....
More soon!
More soon!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday; 1:02pm
Just looked at Doppler Radar. The rain seems to be making a CHARGE on the city of Clinton. It's amazing. Weather from all areas are converging on our town. East, west... you name it.
So, we may play. We may not. But still make plans to meet at the football field behind the Traceway Park offices at 5:30pm. If we win today, we control our destiny for the Super Bowl. Guaranteed.
So, we may play. We may not. But still make plans to meet at the football field behind the Traceway Park offices at 5:30pm. If we win today, we control our destiny for the Super Bowl. Guaranteed.
Tuesday Update
All 15 players at practice yesterday!!! Congrats, guys.
Be at field at 5:30pm. If you owe me a birth certificate, bring it. Be ready to play the way we've been practicing and you guys will do great. See you then!
Be at field at 5:30pm. If you owe me a birth certificate, bring it. Be ready to play the way we've been practicing and you guys will do great. See you then!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Saturday Update
We missed 5 players at practice today. That really hampered our plans to be ready for Terry Blue on Tuesday. We are hoping that we can overcome that and still play the way we did 2 weeks ago in practice. History shows that time off can kill what we've been working on. On top of that, we wanted to put in a couple of new plays but need everyone there to prepare for them.
Practice finished up with some very nice blocking and hitting. Offense got the kinks out after a while; just another reason that we need repetition in our plays and progressions.
Thanks to Roy Douglas and JaDarius Brooks for the $8!
Expect a walk-thru in t-shirts, shorts and helmets on Monday afternoon. We sincerely need to be ready. If you like, we can walk-thru around 6pm, finish around 6:45 or 7pm, and then go as a team to the 7:30pm game between Terry - White and Clinton Eagles. It sure wouldn't hurt to sit and watch our competiton play each other. The kids would get a chance to see what others will be doing and be even MORE ready for Tuesday.
PS: WE REALLY NEED BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT PROVIDED THEM! SEE POSTS BELOW!
Practice finished up with some very nice blocking and hitting. Offense got the kinks out after a while; just another reason that we need repetition in our plays and progressions.
Thanks to Roy Douglas and JaDarius Brooks for the $8!
Expect a walk-thru in t-shirts, shorts and helmets on Monday afternoon. We sincerely need to be ready. If you like, we can walk-thru around 6pm, finish around 6:45 or 7pm, and then go as a team to the 7:30pm game between Terry - White and Clinton Eagles. It sure wouldn't hurt to sit and watch our competiton play each other. The kids would get a chance to see what others will be doing and be even MORE ready for Tuesday.
PS: WE REALLY NEED BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT PROVIDED THEM! SEE POSTS BELOW!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday Update
Our Monday game has been moved to Monday, October 26th. It may have been rained out anyway as rain is forecasted for next week, too. That makes three weeks of rain!
Keep posted...
Keep posted...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Thursday 17th: Update
Sorry that I missed the (almost) practice tonight. Also sorry that we didn't get a chance to keep up our momentum in practicing and hitting.
Just a few notes for everyone:
1. Our game Monday will probably be pushed back to late October. The tests scheduled in school for the kids next week have parents of the Chargers worried and they may not be there. So, instead of taking a forfeit, I would rather get the game in and play. This benefits us all; even though we really wanted to get this first game under our belt. More on that by the time we get together Saturday, so check the website.
2. We REALLY need to prepare for our first game. We were ready for Monday's rain-out game, but having a "walk-thru" on Saturday, no game on Monday and no practice today have put us behind again. Our game last year that we lost looked JUST LIKE THIS. So, Saturday will be really important to prepare us for what looks to be our first game on Tuesday against a division team (Terry Titans - Blue). We will work hard on Saturday to get ready, but the line will be the emphasis of the practice.
NO TEAM wins without a good line. The Colt line will be the thing that wins games for us. So, we will really be working hard with you guys.
3. If you haven't paid the $ for the year, please remember to do so by Saturday. AND, if you need to supply me with a birth certificate (see the posts below), please do so by Saturday. The team we play on Tuesday may very well require one before we even kick off.
Remember: you are the best team in the league. You have a better offensive plan, you have a role to play on a defense that will win you LOTS of games, and you can HIT and PLAY extremely well. But, you have to do this during our game. Don't forget that. Be ready to think and execute, OK?
Check the website by Saturday for an update. See you guys then!
Just a few notes for everyone:
1. Our game Monday will probably be pushed back to late October. The tests scheduled in school for the kids next week have parents of the Chargers worried and they may not be there. So, instead of taking a forfeit, I would rather get the game in and play. This benefits us all; even though we really wanted to get this first game under our belt. More on that by the time we get together Saturday, so check the website.
2. We REALLY need to prepare for our first game. We were ready for Monday's rain-out game, but having a "walk-thru" on Saturday, no game on Monday and no practice today have put us behind again. Our game last year that we lost looked JUST LIKE THIS. So, Saturday will be really important to prepare us for what looks to be our first game on Tuesday against a division team (Terry Titans - Blue). We will work hard on Saturday to get ready, but the line will be the emphasis of the practice.
NO TEAM wins without a good line. The Colt line will be the thing that wins games for us. So, we will really be working hard with you guys.
3. If you haven't paid the $ for the year, please remember to do so by Saturday. AND, if you need to supply me with a birth certificate (see the posts below), please do so by Saturday. The team we play on Tuesday may very well require one before we even kick off.
Remember: you are the best team in the league. You have a better offensive plan, you have a role to play on a defense that will win you LOTS of games, and you can HIT and PLAY extremely well. But, you have to do this during our game. Don't forget that. Be ready to think and execute, OK?
Check the website by Saturday for an update. See you guys then!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Rain Out Update
First of all, thanks to the Milnick and Davis family for the $20!
Wish we hadn't been rained out, but it's OK. It will give us more time to perfect our offense and put in a few new things. We are tentatively scheduled for Monday night. The time is to be determined. That will mean games on Monday (Chargers) and Tuesday (Terry-Blue). We should be fine with that schedule.
Any Colt that wants to come up and watch the Terry-White vs Terry-Blue game at 7:30pm tomorrow with Coach Benji and Coach Delvan are welcome. Just make your way to the same field and find us. We will sit together and talk about what they're doing and prepare accordingly.
Practices are tentatively set for Thursday and Saturday. Times announced soon.
Thanks, guys!
Wish we hadn't been rained out, but it's OK. It will give us more time to perfect our offense and put in a few new things. We are tentatively scheduled for Monday night. The time is to be determined. That will mean games on Monday (Chargers) and Tuesday (Terry-Blue). We should be fine with that schedule.
Any Colt that wants to come up and watch the Terry-White vs Terry-Blue game at 7:30pm tomorrow with Coach Benji and Coach Delvan are welcome. Just make your way to the same field and find us. We will sit together and talk about what they're doing and prepare accordingly.
Practices are tentatively set for Thursday and Saturday. Times announced soon.
Thanks, guys!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Prep For Monday Night
First of all, thanks to Ryan Goff, Bobby Sampson, Chris Brooks, Will Nye and Jacob Smith for the $8 additional fee. Really appreciated, guys! If you haven't paid the $ for the decals and such, we would love to have it!
Walk-thru went well. A few additional changes to the offense, a couple of new instructions to the linemen (REMEMBER THOSE!) and a new instructions to the 2-back position. The defense has their responsibilities and we should remember how we drilled.
IMPORTANT: Socks are not provided this year. So, go with the color on the numbers of your jerseys and the decal on your helmets. Dark blue should be OK. If you don't have them by first game, then we can work on it by Game 2.
Also, if someone has a way of taking fabric, heating the names on it and sewing to the jerseys, then we should be OK. We have the names and can help.
Be at the field at 6:30pm on Monday. It's behind the Parks & Rec building. We need to get ready and focused on our game. AND, we may make a few changes to the defensive line strategy!!!
Remember: you guys can do great things. You are ready, you are smart, you are prepared and you can win IF you play your position and THINK! See you all there.
PS: Two more things:
(1) We need copies of birth certificates! I have TY IRWIN, CHRIS VARDAMAN, RYAN GOFF, JaDARIUS BROOKS, LUKE DAVIS, ROY DOUGLAS, and DILLON GOSSETT. I have a copier if you need one. But, we will definately need copies for the season.
(2) Watch the website for changes... Especially weather related...
Walk-thru went well. A few additional changes to the offense, a couple of new instructions to the linemen (REMEMBER THOSE!) and a new instructions to the 2-back position. The defense has their responsibilities and we should remember how we drilled.
IMPORTANT: Socks are not provided this year. So, go with the color on the numbers of your jerseys and the decal on your helmets. Dark blue should be OK. If you don't have them by first game, then we can work on it by Game 2.
Also, if someone has a way of taking fabric, heating the names on it and sewing to the jerseys, then we should be OK. We have the names and can help.
Be at the field at 6:30pm on Monday. It's behind the Parks & Rec building. We need to get ready and focused on our game. AND, we may make a few changes to the defensive line strategy!!!
Remember: you guys can do great things. You are ready, you are smart, you are prepared and you can win IF you play your position and THINK! See you all there.
PS: Two more things:
(1) We need copies of birth certificates! I have TY IRWIN, CHRIS VARDAMAN, RYAN GOFF, JaDARIUS BROOKS, LUKE DAVIS, ROY DOUGLAS, and DILLON GOSSETT. I have a copier if you need one. But, we will definately need copies for the season.
(2) Watch the website for changes... Especially weather related...
Friday, September 11, 2009
Colt Update: Jerseys and Such
Guys, I just picked up the window decals for the remainder of the team today. You will get them tomorrow.
Also, two negative things...
1. The jerseys are in. They have the Clinton Parks & Rec logo in the middle of the space that was to have our names. I tried so hard to be part of the jersey process before ordering from Judge Little, but that wasn't to be. Past years never had this logo. I've tried different options to get them on there, but none are going to work. So, we will not be wearing our names on our jerseys this year. I do have the names available for t-shirts or something that we may want to do with them. Ideas are welcome.
2. To make matters worse, I underestimated the charge for each parent. It should have been $28 per parent instead of $20. Apparently there were additional charges for the helmet logo and taxes that I hadn't counted on.
So, if you're willing to pay the extra $8, then I would be so grateful. But since I told everyone $20, I'm not going to come back and ask everybody to pay more.
Bring your helmets to practice tomorrow and we will finish by putting the logos on them. See you all at 10am!
Also, two negative things...
1. The jerseys are in. They have the Clinton Parks & Rec logo in the middle of the space that was to have our names. I tried so hard to be part of the jersey process before ordering from Judge Little, but that wasn't to be. Past years never had this logo. I've tried different options to get them on there, but none are going to work. So, we will not be wearing our names on our jerseys this year. I do have the names available for t-shirts or something that we may want to do with them. Ideas are welcome.
2. To make matters worse, I underestimated the charge for each parent. It should have been $28 per parent instead of $20. Apparently there were additional charges for the helmet logo and taxes that I hadn't counted on.
So, if you're willing to pay the extra $8, then I would be so grateful. But since I told everyone $20, I'm not going to come back and ask everybody to pay more.
Bring your helmets to practice tomorrow and we will finish by putting the logos on them. See you all at 10am!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thursday Update
A few practice notes:
The line played as good as they could today. If we block like that, show effort like that, and execute like that all year, then we will win every game we play. Period.
A few other notes:
I've collected $20 from the following COLT families:
Brooks (Chris)
Brooks (Jadarius)
Douglas
Goff
Gossett
Singleton
Sampson
Vardaman
This goes toward the logos for the helmet, window stickers for your car and names for their jerseys. I'll need to collect the remainder soon!
Window stickers are in. See me before Saturday to get them!
Schedule coming shortly. Keep checking website for details!
The line played as good as they could today. If we block like that, show effort like that, and execute like that all year, then we will win every game we play. Period.
A few other notes:
I've collected $20 from the following COLT families:
Brooks (Chris)
Brooks (Jadarius)
Douglas
Goff
Gossett
Singleton
Sampson
Vardaman
This goes toward the logos for the helmet, window stickers for your car and names for their jerseys. I'll need to collect the remainder soon!
Window stickers are in. See me before Saturday to get them!
Schedule coming shortly. Keep checking website for details!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Sept 4th Update
Great practice last night, guys. I thought that both the backs and the line worked hard and made lots of progress! We hit hard, we tried to get better, and we worked like nobody else.
Have you noticed that we are making fewer and fewer mistakes that cost us extra laps at the end of practice? As we continue to work together, we will do even better.
We still have lots to learn and even a few extra plays to introduce! So, keep working hard and expecting to win. Our next practice will be announced on the website, so make sure you continue to check here. See you all then!
Coaches Irwin and Barham
Have you noticed that we are making fewer and fewer mistakes that cost us extra laps at the end of practice? As we continue to work together, we will do even better.
We still have lots to learn and even a few extra plays to introduce! So, keep working hard and expecting to win. Our next practice will be announced on the website, so make sure you continue to check here. See you all then!
Coaches Irwin and Barham
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Scrimmage Video vs CCA
For those parent and players who couldn't find the link to the scrimmage video, here you go!
http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p109/swac10/?action=view¤t=coltsscrimmage1.flv
Simply click on it, or copy and put into your browser window.
http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p109/swac10/?action=view¤t=coltsscrimmage1.flv
Simply click on it, or copy and put into your browser window.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday - Sept 1 Recap
First of all, take a look at the COMMENTS under the last post. Mr. Brooks has posted some pics and a short video of our scrimmage! Isn't great to have him as part of the COLT family?
After watching it again, I think the line did pretty good overall. I have to remember that this is just our second time to be in pads, so I think we're on schedule to have one heck of a team this year.
We will get better, guys. You and your brothers will all be fighting hard and working hard to dominate this year. You already have the talent. Now it's just getting consistent with our plays and our jobs on the field. Congrats on dominating your first "scrimmage"!
Be ready to work hard on Thursday. If we do what I think we can do, then you can have Saturday off. Unless you want to practice some on the side. Then, just call!
Coaches Irwin and Barham
After watching it again, I think the line did pretty good overall. I have to remember that this is just our second time to be in pads, so I think we're on schedule to have one heck of a team this year.
We will get better, guys. You and your brothers will all be fighting hard and working hard to dominate this year. You already have the talent. Now it's just getting consistent with our plays and our jobs on the field. Congrats on dominating your first "scrimmage"!
Be ready to work hard on Thursday. If we do what I think we can do, then you can have Saturday off. Unless you want to practice some on the side. Then, just call!
Coaches Irwin and Barham
Monday, August 31, 2009
MONDAY (31st) UPDATE
OK, guys... Here's the latest. We have some updates for you all.
1. We scrimmage Clinton Christian Academy tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 1). Meet at their parking lot at 5:30pm. It's across the street from the old ACE HARDWARE and next to the TRUSTMARK BANK on Northside Drive. We will start the scrimmage at 6pm and end at 7pm.
2. We have cancelled the scrimmage on Thursday. Jim White (Tyler's father) gave me more information on the team we were to play. After hearing about the size of many of their players, I cancelled the scrimmage because the safety of our boys is much more important than a practice. We will still meet on Thursday at 6pm to practice. Come to our usual place (FIELD 6) dressed and ready to practice.
Let's get ready to see how we're doing tomorrow. Should be lots of fun!
1. We scrimmage Clinton Christian Academy tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 1). Meet at their parking lot at 5:30pm. It's across the street from the old ACE HARDWARE and next to the TRUSTMARK BANK on Northside Drive. We will start the scrimmage at 6pm and end at 7pm.
2. We have cancelled the scrimmage on Thursday. Jim White (Tyler's father) gave me more information on the team we were to play. After hearing about the size of many of their players, I cancelled the scrimmage because the safety of our boys is much more important than a practice. We will still meet on Thursday at 6pm to practice. Come to our usual place (FIELD 6) dressed and ready to practice.
Let's get ready to see how we're doing tomorrow. Should be lots of fun!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Saturday Notes
Good practice today, guys. Lots to work on, but we're getting there. All of your brothers are working just as hard as you are. Support them!
We will be having a scrimmage against a VERY good 12-year old select team on Thursday at 6:30. We will get together at 6:00pm to stretch and make sure that we know what we're doing together. Don't worry. We've only had one day in pads but I know that our team (if we play our positions right and hustle) will do fine. Plus, that will make us ready for the year!
We've missed a few players so far. Jadarius couldn't play line with us because of an equipment issue. Jacob Smith was out of town and Luke Davis was sick. So, we've missed TWO linemen that will help us. But we will come together. Everybody will be playing, so be prepared.
When we get together again, be prepared:
Be ready to "fire off of the line" and hit your opponent.
Be thinking of where you will be "power pushing" at the line.
Be thinking of when to "tomahawk" when at cornerback.
Be ready for the play so that we have no penalties.
And, of course, be prepared to get better and become a team. See you guys Thursday!
We will be having a scrimmage against a VERY good 12-year old select team on Thursday at 6:30. We will get together at 6:00pm to stretch and make sure that we know what we're doing together. Don't worry. We've only had one day in pads but I know that our team (if we play our positions right and hustle) will do fine. Plus, that will make us ready for the year!
We've missed a few players so far. Jadarius couldn't play line with us because of an equipment issue. Jacob Smith was out of town and Luke Davis was sick. So, we've missed TWO linemen that will help us. But we will come together. Everybody will be playing, so be prepared.
When we get together again, be prepared:
Be ready to "fire off of the line" and hit your opponent.
Be thinking of where you will be "power pushing" at the line.
Be thinking of when to "tomahawk" when at cornerback.
Be ready for the play so that we have no penalties.
And, of course, be prepared to get better and become a team. See you guys Thursday!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Note For The Week
Good first day together, guys. Now you should know how we intend to play this year and what we will be working to improve!
Remember our team rules this year:
We don't talk to other teams about what we do.
We are a group of "brothers" this year and we will look out for each other.
We must concentrate at all times!
We will work harder than anybody so that we can BE better than anybody.
Coach Benjie and I are here to work with you any time we can. We can't wait to see you guys on Saturday!!!
Remember our team rules this year:
We don't talk to other teams about what we do.
We are a group of "brothers" this year and we will look out for each other.
We must concentrate at all times!
We will work harder than anybody so that we can BE better than anybody.
Coach Benjie and I are here to work with you any time we can. We can't wait to see you guys on Saturday!!!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Practice And More
Parents and Colts, tomorrow at 6pm will be our first team get-together. We will be in shorts, t-shirts and helmets. Our objective will be to introduce our defensive and offensive formations, your roles as a Colt and evaluation of positions.
Parents: We encourage you to pay special attention to what we're doing. It makes it much more fun for you to know what we're doing and why. And, while sometimes we do correct our Colts to make them better, by following us you will know why. And, you will know how to help them get better!
Also, Benjie and I hope that you will get to know each other as parents. We have been blessed to have special parents over the years, and with many of the same kids back, it should be even better this year!
We had to pick numbers today in order to get jerseys before the season. Some kids may not get the number they wanted, but it was in order to be able to use them in different roles in the game. Getting #70, for example, meant that you couldn't touch the football. So, Ryan Goff lost his #70 number so that we could use him if needed!
Bring questions, comments, concerns, ideas, etc. tomorrow. We welcome your input.
FOR THE DADS: You are welcome to help us on the practice field. Please be respectful of our system and help us to make it the best it can be. The "run and shoot" and other difficult formations aren't easily adapted at this age. But we can use our smarts, teamwork, and hustle to win them all.
See you all tomorrow!
Parents: We encourage you to pay special attention to what we're doing. It makes it much more fun for you to know what we're doing and why. And, while sometimes we do correct our Colts to make them better, by following us you will know why. And, you will know how to help them get better!
Also, Benjie and I hope that you will get to know each other as parents. We have been blessed to have special parents over the years, and with many of the same kids back, it should be even better this year!
We had to pick numbers today in order to get jerseys before the season. Some kids may not get the number they wanted, but it was in order to be able to use them in different roles in the game. Getting #70, for example, meant that you couldn't touch the football. So, Ryan Goff lost his #70 number so that we could use him if needed!
Bring questions, comments, concerns, ideas, etc. tomorrow. We welcome your input.
FOR THE DADS: You are welcome to help us on the practice field. Please be respectful of our system and help us to make it the best it can be. The "run and shoot" and other difficult formations aren't easily adapted at this age. But we can use our smarts, teamwork, and hustle to win them all.
See you all tomorrow!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Welcome Colts and Parents!
As you can see, this site is under some HEAVY construction. But shortly, we will be fully operational with all of the info you need to keep up with the team. In the interim, please find a way to "log in", create a password and account, and share pictures/comments/stories/etc. during the coming year.
Also, take a look at the site as it looked last year. That is also on here, but available by going to http://clintoncolts.blogspot.com.
Get ready for a great year as these boys become better football players, better young men.... and a TEAM!
Also, take a look at the site as it looked last year. That is also on here, but available by going to http://clintoncolts.blogspot.com.
Get ready for a great year as these boys become better football players, better young men.... and a TEAM!
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