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We have all had a lot taken away from us.  There are times we don’t know when normal will return.  On a Tuesday in late April, a Friday night in September can seem so far away.  But there is so much ahead of us.  So much to look forward to and so many things that make Football the greatest sport and so important to the High School experience.  This captures it all.  This is why we put in all the hard work.  Why we workout when no one is looking.  Why we watch film for hours.  Because there is nothing like 7pm.  Lights on….music blaring…crowd in a frenzy…..and kickoff.  An entire week of preparation and hard work comes to a climax…and we get to play.  Play a game we love.  Coach a game we love.  Watch a game we love.  We all miss these types of moments right now.  But they are coming again.  Soon.  Be ready boys!  Be ready!

And WE WILL PLAY AGAIN!

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 August 2020-Covid style.....

We should be in the middle of our Little Kids and Middle School camps right now and preparing for Cougar and Fall Camp.  But we aren’t….  Like everything in life the last 6 months, it is a different place and a different reality than the status quo.

 On the very positive side, we have run 9 weeks of strength, agility, and conditioning training for our freshman, JV, and Varsity programs since school officially ended and we were allowed back into the facility.  We have followed all state and district safety protocols and the players and coaches have continued to adapt to an ever-changing landscape.  It has been outstanding to see our players again and to see them be able to work hard and interact safely with their peers. 

 Yesterday, the inevitable happened.  Our fall sports season was postponed.  The writing has been on the wall for several months.  Luckily however, it wasn’t cancelled by the OSAA and instead was moved to February 22-May 9 with all fall sports. There are still a lot of unknowns but most importantly, there is HOPE.  From a health and school standpoint, there is a long way to go for our state and community to reach the necessary metrics involved in allowing in-person school and sports to begin.  It is critically important that we are diligent as individuals and society in following these guidelines so that this can happen. 

 Our district, school, and the OSAA will begin to look at exactly what Fall 2020 will look like in the coming weeks.  We have created great momentum in the weight room and I know how important it is to our players to have the opportunity to still work out so we will be adjusting the calendar accordingly. We will be giving all levels the week of August 10-14 off completely.  Starting the week of August 17, we will go Tuesdays and Thursdays with the Frosh lifting from 9-11am and JV/Var lifting 5-7pm.  This is all subject to change so please make sure your son is signed up with the REMIND texting app and be sure to check the website for any updates.  Flexibility and communication will be key as we continue to move on and I will be sending out updates as they come.  And come they will!  Feel free to email me as well with any direct questions and I will do my best to answer them. 

There is nothing more I want right now than to have the whistle around my neck and be out on the field beginning our 2020 season.  But I am also an optimist and a realist.  Our reality is that we have a new day to work towards: Feb 22.  And work we will!  With an attitude and purpose like no other. The ditch just got a little longer.  But we are digging and digging hard! Together!  ​

Work Hard - Work Smart - Work Together
Go Cougs!
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Coach Crum​​​​​​

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