Football practice to begin Monday
Warren County High School’s football program is ready to kick into high gear in preparation for its upcoming season.
Although the Pioneer freshman and varsity teams have been running through drills in T-shirts, shorts and helmets for the past two weeks, practice for the 2003 campaign officially begins this Monday, July 28, at 4 p.m.
Head coach Gerald Tidwell said after an off-season of preparation and conditioning, this year’s Pioneer team is eager to hit the practice field for live action.
But he also reminded his players that before anyone can participate in a padded practice, they must have an up-to-date physical, the results of which have to be turned into the football office by Thursday, July 24.
For the second year in a row, the Pioneers will be hitting the road for part of their summer training. The freshman and varsity squads will be attending a five-day football “camp ranch” in La Vergne, leaving on July 31 and returning on Aug. 4. The cost for this camp is $125, and includes all lodging, meals and use of the camp facilities. Parents of all players in grades 9-12 are reminded that the camp fee is also due at the football office by Thursday.
Freshman players are encouraged to attend the La Vergne camp, but it is not a requirement. However, any freshman who would like to play football but can not attend the camp is asked to contact Tidwell at the football office at 668-5905.
The freshman squad will hand out equipment on Friday, with all incoming freshmen who wish to play football asked to meet at the WCHS locker room to be issued their gear.
Players can attend one of two sessions to be fitted by the coaching staff for their equipment. The first session will be from 9-11 a.m., with the second session from 4-6 p.m.
Tidwell also reminds parents that the football program will try to accomodate anyone who needs a ride to or from practice, and encourages parents to call him with any questions regarding the program.