Although
I had been absent most of the week it was good to see things coming together
upon my return. By now, the players
should have become comfortable with their full gear and ready to get to some
serious action!
Full contact had started
last Wednesday and this is an important time of the season.
This is when the players discover what is inside of them and how much
heart and determination they have.
If this is their first year of full contact football they have now discovered
the adrenaline of hitting. Please
take into consideration; this is a full contact sport.
Bumps and bruises will be sustained.
There is a difference between getting hurt and being injured.
If a player is hurt, he needs to realize the pain will discharge and it
will make him stronger. If a player
is injured, we will attend to him and appropriate actions will be taken.
The coaches will now begin to
focus on the proper fundamentals of blocking and tackling.
Without the basic fundamentals in place we will not be successful this
season.
I cannot stress enough the importance
of fundamentals! Please
take time with your child to review what he has learned everyday and practice at
home. I am also asking each parent
to explain to their child the importance of being attentive during each drill.
The drills are designed to teach the fundamentals of football.
If they want to get into a game situation they must know the basic
fundamentals. Without them they are
at risk of injury and we will not place a child in harm’s way.
KEY INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEKEND
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Saturday, Aug. 7th – Official SVFL Weigh-Ins
o
Milsop Community Center in Weirton – BE THERE NO LATER THAN 10:45 AM
o
This is a mandatory event for
all players. If this is your
first year with the Chiefs you will need your original birth certificate as
well as a copy to place in your permanent league folders.
This is MANDATORY! If we do
not have your original and a copy at this event the league will not sign off on
you to play.
o
Physical Cards
– This is also mandatory! We will
be reviewing the cards to ensure they have been fully completed.
If they have not been you will be asked to complete it before your child
can be signed off by the SVFL
o
Players that had played for another team last year – You must complete a Player
Waiver Form that we will have signed off by the team that you had played for
last year. This is also MANDATORY.
o
WEAR YOUR BLACK GAME JERSEY TO WEIGH INS.
Next week’s practice will
again be Monday through Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Mingo Practice
Field. We will practice in full
practice gear.
There are still numerous individuals
that have not paid their registration fees yet.
This must be completed before the Preview Game on Aug. 15th.
If we do not have your fees your child will not participate in this great
event.
We are also accepting Raffle
Ticket Stubs and money if you have sold all of you tickets.
Remember, this is a contest and the team with the most sold gets a pizza
party. Deadline to turn in your
stubs and money is August 26th.
If you have not received your Raffle Tickets to sell please see a Board
Member.
As a reminder, one parent or
guardian of each player must sign up to volunteer for either the concession
stand, home game chain gang or ICHS Bingo Event.
The sign up lists are at the concession stand.
We have scheduled a Tag Day at
Wal-Mart on Sept. 10th.
If any player had not attended a previous tag day or the Long John Silvers Event
you must sign up at the concession stand for a time.
If all time slots are full, please see a Board Member and they will
assist you.
Orders for Mingo Chiefs T Shirts
and window decals are now over. If
you have not placed your order but would like to do so we can take them at the
Saturday Weigh-Ins. We will not
accept any additional orders after that day. No
Exceptions!
Jeff Campbell – IC/Mingo Chiefs President