A) It is a BIG time commitment on the part of both players and parents. From the first day of pre-conditioning up until the first game in August, there will be practice up to 5 times per week for 2 hours each practice. For cheer it is generally a little less per week during this period.

A)  Get them off the couch!  Playstation never made someone a better player.  Kids who are active during the summer tend to handle the early season better and this leads to greater chance of success early.  Pretty much any activity is good – the more physical the better.  In addition, the football camps in the weeks prior to the start of the season are excellent primers for the kids.  

A)  This is a terrific question.  As parents, you have as much influence over the success of your child’s season as anyone.  Our association is run by people just like you – we all want our kids to experience the challenge and growth opportunity of football in a positive environment.  Your ACTIVE participation can significantly help.  We are always looking for folks that want to contribute to the children we serve.  Volunteer to help your team in any way, get involved with the board of directors, attend all the games you can, and if at all possible, come to practice and watch your child regularly.  You will see a lot of development as the season progresses and that is a huge reward for both parent and child.

A) First off, consulting your family doctor is the best place to get advice.  A great thing you can do for you child during the early season is to ensure they drink LOTS of water.  We mean LOTS, and not just during practice.  A well hydrated child will perform at a higher level with greater endurance and do it safer than a child who waits to be thirsty to drink.  Lots of water all day is a huge plus.  Additionally, be careful to not feed them a heavy dinner just before coming to practice.  We take required water breaks during practice to ensure hydration is occurring, but again, don’t rely on that alone.

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