Two weeks ago while we were preparing for New Albany, we talked about the movie “Glory” and being trained properly for all situations. We asked if New Albany could play “Fast”? As we prepared that week, this was our focus in our game plan. This past Monday, we missed an opportunity to be “properly trained” as it rained all practice. I guess hi-insight is 20/20, but after we finished our Defensive period in the cold rain, I gave in and went inside to finish our offensive part of practice in the gym. My mistake, as we must “train them properly” for all situations. We should have learned our lesson in practice and not under fire as we did Friday Night. Offensively, we were our own worst enemy on Friday Night with 5 turnovers inside the 10 yd line. We were all unprepared for the weather, me included, both mentally and physically. I learned a great deal from this situation and we need to move on to another week of proper training. Just know boys, “NO MORE GYM!” Come prepared daily for whatever the weather may be as we will be outside for practice. In closing about Friday night’s game. In my 30 plus years of playing and coaching, these elements and circumstances were the worst I ever encountered! I thought some of our players may have had hyperthermia!
As we turn our focus to Jennings County this week and the end our regular season 2012, we look forward to our practices this week at our regular time. Fall break should be enjoyable for all, but our need to continue to improve weekly in practice this week will determine how far we can go in the playoffs. We have plenty of room for improvement in all areas and after speaking with quite a few players and staff this weekend, we are all looking forward to putting Friday Night’s performance behind us and getting an opportunity to showcase RED DEVIL FOOTBALL in Jennings County on Friday Night. Should be fun as conditions are forecasted to be DRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last night’s sectional draw could not have been better for Jeffersonville Football in my opinion. We have an opportunity to play at home the 1st two rounds of the playoffs if we win. This is a great opportunity for our program and our community, to get another shot at our cross town rivals New Albany in the sectional opener. The countdown to Friday night’s return performance of Jeffersonville Football continues….. REMEMBER NOVEMBER!
As always, any questions or concerns please call me first at 502-773-8500 then email me at loldham@gcs.k12.in.us