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Spring Practice Recap

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:53:05 GMT

Spring Practice Recap
I was very pleased with our two weeks of spring practice and the spring game. Every practice had great plays on both sides of the ball. Players played with great heart and enthusiasm which makes it a joy to coach. Many of our mistakes are the kind you would expect after just 8 practices and will be easily corrected in the fall. I saw a lot of players grow into new roles and take on more leadership responsibilities. We made strides in team cohesion and the commitment level is very high. There are certainly a lot of reasons to be looking forward to the fall.

Player Interviews and Spring Scrimmage Film
I am willing to meet with any player and conduct a spring practice exit interview. This is a great opportunity for them to ask questions and get feedback about their performance during the spring and what the expectations are for the fall. If they are interested in changing positions this is a great opportunity to communicate that to me as well. I will be in my office in the field house most of the time this week. They are welcome to stop by before or after a final. Cindy Wilhite will be able to find me if I am not in my office. If anyone is interested in watching the scrimmage film they can watch it from 3:30 to 4:30 pm on Tuesday in the field house.

Summer Workout Schedule
Summer strength and conditioning workouts will start on Monday, June 4. The workouts will be from 8 to 10 am Monday through Thursday. The workouts are designed to make every player a better athlete not to just get stronger. We will focus on proper lifting techniques and developing speed and quickness in our athletes. I will supervise the workouts along with other members of the coaching staff. We will also incorporate team building exercises and competitions to keep the workouts fun. Players that participate in regular supervised workouts have a much lower injury rate during the season.

We do have several players that workout with personal trainers. One of which is an assistant coach, Will Fields. Coach Fields has helped me to develop our team program as well. If you are interested in your son working out with him please feel free to contact him directly at bwill09@hotmail.com.

Booster Club and Season tickets
I received a few questions about the Football Booster Club and Season Tickets after the parent meeting so I thought I would provide some clarification especially for our new families. The Football Booster Club includes an automatic membership into the general athletic booster club that gets you a discount on certain apparel in the Spirit Store. The All-District, Coach’s Club and All-State levels include season tickets, the coach’s away game polo and other benefits. Each season ticket is for one reserved stadium chair and will get you into every football game of any level at CCS this fall. For the full benefits and to sign up please go to www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Football-Booster-Club.cfm.

The funds generated by the booster club and season ticket sales are vital to operating our football program at level we are at. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

New Weight Room and Locker Room
I will be posting more details about the opportunity we have to enhance the field house and weight room for all athletes.

Spring Practice Final Week

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:04:22 GMT

We had a great first week of spring practice. I am really pleased with the number of new players we have had and how they are learning the game at the HS level. While they cannot participate in everything we have had a good number of current 8th graders that have continued to attend practice and I would love to see everyone do that. I do want everyone to attend the spring game on Friday and we will certainly need every current HS player to dress in order to make it a competitive scrimmage.

Spring Practice – Final Week
• May 14, Monday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
• May 15, Tuesday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
• May 17, Thursday 4:00 to 5:30pm (Full Pads)
• May 18, Friday 7pm Blue and White Spring Scrimmage - Parent Meeting in the Grandstand at the conclusion of the scrimmage

We will not be providing a team meal on Friday so players will be allowed to go home after school. If you would like them to stay for transportation reasons they are welcome to report to the field house and we will keep them busy until the scrimmage. Players that leave campus should be back at the field house by 6PM to get a uniform and prepare to take the field for warm-ups at 6:30.

The scrimmage will last about an hour. We will have a short parent meeting in the grandstand at the conclusion of the scrimmage while the players change. Unlike past years on Saturday it should be nice and cool under the lights.

Off Season Workouts
The best way to prevent injuries is to attend off season workouts. As you begin to make summer plans and players look for summer jobs please keep the summer workout schedule in mind. We will work out Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM and will have 7 on 7 on Tuesday evenings. We will play in a 7-on-7 tournament on June 15-16. Click here for the full summer schedule. Fall practices for HS will start on August 6.

Emails
During the season you will get an email like this every Saturday. All of the information in the email will also be posted to the Warrior Link on the football pages of the website. I use the emails from Renweb but please let me know if you would like a particular email address added or taken off the list.

Football Family Fun Day

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:23:35 GMT

Football Family Fun Day
I will need at least 20 volunteers on Friday for the Football Family Fun Day. The event will start right after school (elementary is already out earlier so they will be ready to go at 3:30) and end by 5pm. We will have the cheerleaders helping us for the first time and it should be another great event to kickoff spring football. Players should report to the football field as soon as possible after school dressed in their practice shirts and shorts from last season.

Spring Practice
We will start spring practice on Monday, May 7. We should have some new faces and this is a great opportunity for those that are not quite sure about playing HS football to try it out. These are required practices although it is understood that players do have a lot of work to finish out the school year and that may take priority on some days. If a player is going to miss a practice they should inform me in person prior to the practice. Current seniors are welcome to come out and help coach before they head to Costa Rica the following week.

Spring Practice Schedule

May 7, Monday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
May 8, Tuesday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
May 9, Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
May 10, Thursday 4:00 to 6:00pm 7 on 7 (Helmet)
May 11, Friday 4:00 to 6:00pm (Helmet and Shoulder Pads)
May 14, Monday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
May 15, Tuesday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
May 17, Thursday 4:00 to 5:30pm (Full Pads)
May 18, Friday 7pm Blue and White Spring Scrimmage - Parent Meeting in the Grandstand at the conclusion of the scrimmage

Spring Practice and the 2012 Schedule

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:09:48 GMT

The school year is quickly coming to a close which means the football season is not far away. Every year we lose great players but one of the most exciting things about HS athletics is watching younger players mature and step into those new roles. A lot of that growth can be seen in the two weeks of spring practice that we do every year. Here are some details about the upcoming events.

Spring Practice
Here is the schedule for 2012 spring football practices, which will begin on Monday, May 7.

May 7, Monday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
May 8, Tuesday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
May 9, Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30pm (Non-Contact)
May 10, Thursday 4:00 to 6:00pm 7 on 7 (Helmet)
May 11, Friday 4:00 to 6:00pm (Helmet and Shoulder Pads)
May 14, Monday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
May 15, Tuesday 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
May 17, Thursday 4:00 to 5:30pm (Full Pads)
May 18, Friday 7pm Blue and White Spring Scrimmage - Parent Meeting in the Grandstand at the conclusion of the scrimmage

TAPPS does not allow 8th graders to participate in full contact high school spring practices. 8th graders interested in participating in HS football need to attend the 3 non-contact HS practices and are encouraged to come out and watch the other practices. Spring practice is a great opportunity to get a feel for what HS football will be like. Click here for more details about spring practice.

Elementary Football Fun Day
The football fun day for elementary will be on Friday, May 4. We will need varsity players to run football drill stations for the elementary students right after school for an hour. This annual event has become a favorite for both high school and elementary students.

2012 Schedule
The full 2012 schedule has been released on the website. Click here to read more about the new teams and challenges that face the Warriors as we look to capture a 4th straight district title and return to the playoffs for the 5th straight year.

Off Season Workouts
The best way to prevent injuries is to attend off season workouts. I am very pleased with the number of players that we have lifting or participating in other sports. As you begin to make summer plans and players look for summer jobs please keep the summer workout schedule in mind. We will work out Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM and will have 7 on 7 on Tuesday evenings. We will play in a 7-on-7 tournament on June 15-16. Click here for the full summer schedule. Fall practices for HS will start on August 6.

If your son is thinking about not playing next year please have them communicate that to me in person as soon as possible. I believe that this is an important step in growth process. I have to plan on every student playing through their senior year so equipment has already been purchased and a lot of planning has already taken place.

Player Interviews and Surveys

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:56:11 GMT

State Title Game
If your son is planning to go to the state title game I need to know as soon as possible so we can plan for transportation. We will be leaving from the school at 3PM tomorrow and will probably arrive home around midnight. There is a high likely hood of rain throughout the day so they will need to be prepared for that.

Player Interviews
I would like to meet with every player for an exit interview. These can done before school, after school or during lunch. If they come by and I am in my office they are welcome to come in otherwise they can sign up for a time with the secondary receptionist.

End of Season Survey
I have been passing out surveys to the players on a regular basis. The last one can be filled out online at the following links. There is one for parents as well. This is valuable as we work to make improvements to our football program.

Links to Surveys
Returning Players
Parents
Graduating Players

Please encourage your son to take the survey online and come in for an exit interview. This really helps me to make the football program the best it can be.

Awards Program
The fall sports award program will be on Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30PM. I would prefer that players be dressed up for this event. At least dress pants and a dress shirt.

Season Wrap Up

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:59:59 GMT

Frosty Westering, a great coach that I have learned a lot from, once said, “How a man plays the game shows something of his character; how he loses shows all of it.” We finished well even in a losing effort and I could not be more proud of how we performed on the field and how we have closed the gap this season.

Last Practice and Equipment Turn In
We will have our last practice and equipment turn in on Wednesday. Please have your uniform, all pads and practice equipment washed and ready to turn in. Seniors will get to keep their blue jersey but they do need to turn it in first. We will also do the last hit drill which has become a favorite football tradition. In total this should take less than 30 minutes. Players that are in soccer and basketball must still come to this last football practice before going to those practices. The other coaches will know in advance that they will be a few minutes late.

State Title Game
I will be going to the TAPPS State Title game on Saturday night in Killeen. The game is at 6PM and we would probably not return home until midnight. If you or your son are interested in going to the game please let me know by Thursday so we can work out all the transportation.

Fall Sports Awards Night
Our awards night is on Tuesday, December 6. As we have done in the past I will be having players vote for certain awards. I will probably give them a ballot during lunch next week.

Exit Interviews and Survey
I will be sending out an end of season questioner. I have one for players and one for parents. It will be an electronic survey like last year. I would also like to meet with each player individually for about 15 minutes.

Off Season Workouts
Later in the week I will be sending out information about off season workouts as we start to prepare for 2012.

Thanks for making it a great year. The fan support this season has been tremendous. The tailgating and crowds that we have had really make it special. We all got to see some great football. I know we have built relationships that will last and through the experience of a football season I believe that we have all grown in ways that will glorify God and impact this world for Him.

It is an honor and a privilege to be your coach.

Playoffs Round 3

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:24:21 GMT

Closing the Gap is about getting better each opportunity we have to compete. Competitors love a challenge. There is no question that Brook Hill will be the best team we have faced in weeks. There is also no question that we will be the best team that they have faced in weeks. Our first half last week was as close to a perfect half of football as we have had all season but I still do not believe we have played our best football.

Weekly Theme-Courage
Psalm 23

Week-11 HS Schedule
I know it is a holiday week but we have a great opportunity this week and we need every player on our roster to carry out a good practice.

Monday, November 21-Film at 2PM Practice from 3:00 to 5:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, November 22- 2:00 to 4:00 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, November 23-9:30 to 11:15 AM (Half Shell)
Thursday, November 24-No Practice
Friday, November 25-4:00 to 5:15 PM (Helmet)
Saturday, November 26-Brook Hill at Buffalo Bus leaves at 8AM

Click here for statistics and more from the TSD game.

Click here to view the TAPPS Division III Playoff Bracket

Film
The TSD film and scout film for Brook Hill are on the web. I will be adding more Brook Hill film later today. Please encourage them to watch film this week while they are on break.

Directions
Click here for driving directions to Buffalo. If you are planning to leave early we could use a couple extra drivers to free up some space on the bus.

Tailgate Potluck
We are in the process of organizing a pot luck tailgate party prior to kickoff on Saturday. More details will be available soon. But plan to get to Buffalo early so you can enjoy some great food starting at 11AM.

Saturday, 6PM Giddings

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:45:30 GMT

Cypress Christian vs Texas School for the Deaf

Saturday, November 19 at 6PM

Giddings ISD
Buffalo Stadium
1600 N. Main St.
Giddings, Texas 78942

Here is a link to a picture and a little more information about the stadium
http://www.texasbob.com/stadium/stadium.php?id=33

Click here for directions to Giddings.

Playoffs Round 2

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:24:47 GMT

Saturday was a great victory that capped off a great week of practice. I am looking forward to another great week. We are still working on the details for our game with Texas School for the Deaf. I hope to have this resolved in the morning. They do want to play on Friday but are willing to play on Saturday and that is the date that is on the TAPPS calendar.

Weekly Theme-Finish
Hebrews 12:1-3 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Week-11 HS Schedule
Monday, November 14-3:45 to 4:45 PM Film
Tuesday, November 15- 4:30 to 6:30 PM (Full Pads) at First Baptist Academy Bus leaves at 4:00 and should return to school at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 16-3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, November 17-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)
Friday, November 18-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Helmet)
Saturday, November 19-Texas School for the Deaf at TBA

Click here for statistics from the All Saints game.

Click here to view the TAPPS Division III Playoff Bracket

All Saints film is on the website. Scout film will go up on Monday.

Final Four
It is most likely that we would play Brookhill in the Final Four. This game will most likely be on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at a neutral site.

Tentative Thanksgiving Week Practice Schedule
Monday – Afternoon Practice
Tuesday – Afternoon Practice
Wednesday – Morning Practice
Thursday – No Practice
Friday – Afternoon Practice
Saturday – Game

We need every player on our roster to carry out a good practice.

Playoffs Round 1

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:53:53 GMT

After a lot of compromise and phone calls we have finally resolved the game time. We will be playing on Saturday at 6PM. The TAPPS calendar shows the game on Saturday although everyone usually plays the first round on Friday. Both teams have to agree to move the game and both schools have a lot of other activities that factor into selecting the game time. I would prefer to keep our regular routine and therefore believe it best for us to continue to play night games but a 6PM start will basically be a night game and allow them time to get home at a reasonable hour.

Cypress Christian vs All-Saints 6:00PM Saturday, November 12

Weekly Theme-Finish
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Week-11 HS Schedule
Monday, November 7-7:00AM Film 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, November 8- 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, November 9-3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, November 10-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)
Friday, November 11-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Helmet)
Saturday, November 12-at Home against Tyler All Saints at 6:00PM

Night Before and Game Day Instructions
All players should sleep in their own beds on Friday night. They should be in bed around 10PM and if they cannot fall asleep they should read their Bibles. If God keeps them up all night reading his word I think their performance will probably go up not down. I am pretty sure game performance goes down when playing Call of Duty or doing other things after 10PM. Players should be up and have breakfast around 9AM. They should spend the day resting but not just laying around. Players will need to eat their pregame meal at home prior to reporting to the field house by 2:30PM. We may have a team event Saturday morning just to make sure everyone is up.

Click here for statistics from the Faith West game.

Click here to view the TAPPS Division III Playoff Bracket

Second Round
Our possible second round opponent would be either Texas School of the Deaf (TSD) which is located in Austin or Temple Christian up in the Dallas Area. TSD is actually the favorite in the game. This game will be on Saturday at a neutral site.

HS Football Week 10

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:01:22 GMT

Friday was one of the greatest football games I have ever been involved with. It was certainly a game worth the trip and the price of admission. It was so exciting to see us continue to pick each other up as a team. Players refused to quit on teammates and continued to provide opportunities for them to have a second chance. It reminded me of our comeback in the playoffs against Dallas Lutheran except this time we were victorious. One thing that stands out to me is that I actually had difficulty hearing coaches over the headsets because of the tremendous crowd noise. Thank you to so many of you for making the long drive to Evadale. Click here to read more about the game and see video highlights.

Legacy
Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

Week-10 HS Schedule
Monday, October 31-7:00AM Film 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Helmet-Varsity Only Players)
Monday, October 31-JV Game 5PM at home against Bay Area
Tuesday, November 1- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, November 2-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, November 3-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Helmet-Varsity Only Players)
Thursday, November 3- JV Game 6PM at Faith West (Bus leaves at 4:30PM)
Friday, November 4-at Faith West at 7:00PM (Bus leaves at 4PM)

Directions
Click Here for directions to Faith West.

Playoff Schedule
We will be the favorite to win the first two rounds of the playoffs. The first round will most likely be on Friday and it will be at home. The rest of the games will be at neutral sights and most likely on Saturday. Assuming we are still in the playoffs we will practice the week of Thanksgiving, probably at our regular time. We will not practice on Thanksgiving Day. We really have a great opportunity this year and it takes more players than we have to run a truly efficient football practice so please keep your Thanksgiving plans as flexible as possible.

Winter Sports
On a case by case basis I do allow JV players to participate in certain basketball or soccer activities prior to the end of the football season that does not involve them missing football practice. They need to talk with me directly prior to any participation.

MS Football Awards Night

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:23:35 GMT

We will close out a great middle school season with our fall middle school sports awards on Thursday, November 3 in the gym at 7:30 PM. This is a casual dress event but I would like to request that players at least be in pants and a polo shirt for the event. Your son will get a CD of his football photos. I will also have 3-DVD sets that contains all the middle school A games and the last middle school B game that your son is welcome to have.

Thanks for all your help in making it a Great Year.

HS Football Week 9

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:06:51 GMT

Friday was a great night with so many exciting plays, school records being broken, and the clinching of a playoff spot and district championship. Click here to read the story on the website that contains more details. It was great to honor such a special group of seniors. They are such a cohesive unit that has provided great leadership for a team that is continuing to improve each week. I am looking forward to an exciting finish as we enter the playoffs.

Consistency
Malachi 3:6 “’I the Lord do not change,’…declares the Lord”

Week-9 HS Schedule
Monday, October 24-7:00AM Film 3:45 to 6:30 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, October 25- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, October 26-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, October 27-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Helmet)
Friday, October 28-at Evadale at 7:30PM (Bus leaves at 1PM)

Additional Drivers
It is a long trip to Evadale and it would be nice to have some space on the bus. If we have two or three people that are willing to drive and take players that would really help.

Playoff Schedule
We will be the favorite to win the first two rounds of the playoffs. The first round will most likely be on Friday and it will be at home. The rest of the games will be at neutral sights and most likely on Saturday. Assuming we are still in the playoffs we will practice the week of Thanksgiving. We will not practice on Thanksgiving Day. We really have a great opportunity this year so please keep your Thanksgiving plans as flexible as possible.

Winter Sports
I know that tryouts for winter sports have started. They are allowed to attend the tryouts but must continue to be at all football related functions unless they have direct permission from me. While a JV player may not play much in the varsity games the extra weeks of practice really benefit them in the future and we need every player to make a practice productive.

JV Game on October 31 and November 3
This is certainly not ideal but we will play two JV games in the same week next week as we make up the rained out game against Bay Area and travel to Faith West. This will conclude our JV games for the season but JV players will remain with the team throughout the playoffs.

Team Pictures
Your son was given a CD of the pictures on Friday. There may still be a few players that need to pick theirs up. If it does not make it home to you please let me know and I will get you another copy. I left a folder of senior pictures off of a few discs so I will get that mistake corrected as well.

Senior Dinner
I will be taking the seniors out for dinner on Thursday. The location is still to be determined. We will leave after practice and probably be done around 7PM.

Directions
Click here for directions to Evadale.

On-line Film
The varsity game film is up. I will put scout and JV film up on Monday. I am way behind on game highlights being on the website but hope to get caught up this week.

Stats and Website
Each week I post the stats (they are attached to this email) for each game and usually write a story about the game. All of this can be found at www.CypressChristian.org/Football.

MS Football Season's End

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:03:46 GMT

I am very excited about the MS football season. I saw so much growth and continue to see so much potential. When I watch players I always look at their potential as a senior and plan for the future. We will have a great freshmen football class next year and should have another great MS season as well. It is always amazing to me how players grow and fill positions. Some of our best HS players hardly played in MS but through continued hard work they have made tremendous impacts at the HS level. HS football also has so much more time to develop deep lasting relationships that will sharpen these young men into the men that God wants then to become.

As coaches we are always planning for the future and plan for each players career through his senior year. If your son does not plan to play football again next year I would like for them to talk to me personally. I think this is an important step in adulthood. It also helps us plan as in just a few short months I will begin the process of purchasing equipment for next season.

Equipment Turn In
Players will turn in all their school issued equipment on Monday after school at the field house prior to the team party. Their locker should be completely cleaned out at this time.

Pictures
I hope to be able to provide the MS players with a picture CD on Monday. The feedback from the players at all levels has been very positive. This is certainly an out of the box way to do pictures and I welcome your feedback. I know we started late as the photographer was coming from another photo shoot that started before dawn and was far more profitable for him then ours was. The original plan was to do pictures very early in the season which is what will happen with winter sports.

Game Film
I will be making copies of game film available. It will be three DVD’s that contain all 8 A games and the final B game. I plan to have those available at the Fall MS Sports Awards Banquet in a couple of weeks.

Clothing
There are still a few players that are missing a shirt or a pair of shorts. I have more coming in this week. I am not sure if I will have them to give out on Monday but I will get them passed out this week.

HS Football Week 8

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:08:32 GMT

Personally, I had a lot of fun this week as a coach. We had a good week of practice and a lot of great conversations. The JV played great followed by an entertaining powder puff game, the painting of the Warrior head, homecoming activities, Travis McGrath pregame speech and a great Friday night. At our coaches meeting this morning we talked about how this team just continues to improve each week. We have not played our best football game yet and still more work to do but I am very excited about where we are at as we defend our District Championship and prepare to make another playoff run.

Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourself, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Week-8 HS Schedule
Monday, October 17-3:45 to 6:30 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, October 18- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, October 19-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, October 20-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell) -Varsity only players
Thursday, October 20-JV Game at Bay Area at 5:00PM
Friday, October 21-Senior Night at home against Bay Area at 7:30PM

Senior Night
We will honor our seniors on the field before the start of the game this week starting at about 7:00 so make plans to come out to the game early. Coach Martin will be in touch with senior parents about additional details.

Team Pictures
I heard a lot of great comments from players about the team pictures. I know we got a lot of great shots. You will be getting every picture that your son is in digitally on CD. It is the goal to have the CD’s next week.

Seniors Dinner
Each year I go to dinner with the seniors after a Thursday practice late in the season. I am tentatively planning on the dinner being on October 27.

Bay Area JV Game
We have rescheduled the home JV game against Bay Area for Monday, October 31 at 5PM.

Directions
The JV team will play at Bay Area this Thursday, October 20. Click Here for directions.

On-line Film
Film will be going up on Monday. I am planning to make all (Varsity, JV, and MS A) the game film for the season available on DVD. There will a small fee to cover the cost of the DVD reproduction.

MS Football Week 8

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:59:50 GMT

It is hard to believe that we have come to the end of the middle school season. From my perspective it has been a great season. Both teams have shown constant improvement. I am sure they have learned some valuable lessons and I am excited to see how they continue to grow as men and football players in the future.

Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourself, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Week-8 MS Schedule
Monday, October 17 -3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, October 18 - 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, October 18- B Team game vs Salem Trinity at home at 5:00PM
Wednesday, October 19-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, October 20-A team game vs Woodlands Christian at 5:00PM

Team Pictures
I heard a lot of great comments from players about the team pictures. I know we got a lot of great shots. You will be getting every picture that your son is in digitally on CD. It is the goal to have the CD’s next week.

Equipment Turn In
I will send an email later in the week about equipment turn in for MS players.

MS Football Week 7

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:56:48 GMT

The MS team had a great win at Faith West and a tough loss against a very good team from Fort Bend. It has been a great season and I am looking forward to a great finish in the last couple weeks. Our teams have been challenged but have closed the gap and experienced a lot of success.

Perseverance
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Week-7 MS Schedule
Monday, October 10 -3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, October 11 - 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, October 11- B Team game vs Western Academy at home at 5:00PM
Wednesday, October 12-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, October 13-A team game at Bay Area at 5:00PM (Bus Leaves 2:30)
Friday, October 14 – Team Pictures after school

Team Pictures
I am still working on the details but we are planning to take pictures after school on Friday. All players will report to the field house and get dressed in their uniform. I will send out more details on Tuesday.

Directions
The A team will play at Bay Area. Click Here for directions.

On-line Film
I am limited in how much film I can keep online. I will get the MS games from last week up at some point this week. The JV game against Fort Bend is up along with varsity scout film.

HS Football Week 7

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:58 GMT

It is always nice to have a bye week. We had some fun and got to work on a few new wrinkles for the remainder of district play. The JV played a great game that included a field goal on the last play of the first half and a TD in the final minute to secure a 3 point win. Homecoming is a week full of distractions. I will be reminding the team of the proper priorities all week. Friday will be a half day of school that is basically the parade and pep-rally. Players will still stay on campus after school and we are planning to take team and individual pictures. Players are not excused from practice during the week for decorating or other such homecoming activities.

Perseverance
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Week-7 HS Schedule
Monday, October 10-3:45 to 6:30 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, October 11- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, October 12-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday, October 13-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell) -Varsity only players
Thursday, October 13-JV Game at home against Faith West at 5:00PM
Friday, October 14-Team pictures after School, Homecoming Game at 7:30PM against Faith West

Powder Puff and Painting of the Warrior
The Powder Puff football game will take place on Thursday right after the JV game at 7:30. The game will be followed by our annual Painting of the Warrior. If everyone grabs a can of paint it only takes about 20 minutes and it really is a lot of fun.

Seniors Dinner
Each year I go to dinner with the Seniors after a Thursday practice late in the season. I am tentatively planning on the dinner being on October 27.

On-line Film
I am limited in how much film I can keep online. I will get the MS games from last week up at some point this week. The JV game against Fort Bend is up along with varsity scout film.

HS Football Week 6

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:46:15 GMT

It was another solid win on Friday and we are making a lot progress in many areas as a team. While we did not get to play the JV game against Bay Area we are working to reschedule the game in late October. My brother has been deployed for about a year and returned to the US today. It was a great experience to see over 300 heroes return to their families at Fort Polk. However, the extra travel has resulted in me not being quite as sure of all the details for next week. Please watch your email on Monday morning if there is any change.

Humility
James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

Week-6 HS Schedule

Monday, October 3-7:00 AM Film and Practice 3:45 to 5:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, October 4- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, October 5-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday, October 6-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell) -Varsity only players
Thursday, October 6-JV Game at Fort Bend at 6:00PM (Bus Leaves at 4:30)

We may be doing pictures this week during practice. I will let you know as soon as I know more.

Seniors
Seniors will be on a retreat with school on Monday and will not be back for practice.

Directions
The JV will play at Fort Bend. Click Here for directions.

On-line Film
Varsity film will not be up on the internet until Monday.

Banquet
The varsity will have a bye week on October 7 and I would like everyone to consider supporting the other part of my job that makes coaching football possible by attending the Annual Banquet. Just by purchasing a ticket you are making a gift to the Cypress Christian School Annual Fund. For more information visit www.CypressChristian.org/Support.

MS Football Week 6

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:33:09 GMT

My brother has been deployed for about a year and returned to the US today. It was a great experience to see over 300 heroes return to their families. However, as a result I am not quite sure of all the details for next week. Please watch your email on Monday morning if there is any change. We are hoping to make up the game with Faith West on Monday which would mean that the B team players would not have practice.

Humility
James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

Week-6 MS Schedule

Monday, October 3 -A team game at Faith West at 6:00PM Bus leaves at 4:20
Tuesday, October 4 - 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, October 4- B Team game vs St. Cecelia at home at 5:00PM
Wednesday, October 5-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, October 6-A team game at Home against Fort Bend at 5:00PM

We may be doing pictures this week during practice. I will let you know as soon as I know more.

Directions
The A team will play at Faith West on Monday. Click Here for directions.

HS Football Week 5

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:39:41 GMT

We always play well in Dallas and this year was certainly no exception. It was a great football game with plenty of excitement in every area of the game. Playing the tough schedule will pay off as we enter district play this week at Bay Area. They are a better team than last year and have a new head coach. Their new coach, Chris Jones, is interested in more than football like we are and they have organized an event called Overtime Worship that will take place after the game in the gym. I have told Coach Jones that we will stay for the event which will last about 30 minutes and I want to encourage as many parents and fans to stay as well.

Passion

Revelation 3:16 “So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”

Week-5 HS Schedule

Monday, September 26-3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads)

Tuesday, September 27- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)

Wednesday, September 28-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, September 29-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Full Pads)

Friday, September 30-At Bay Area at 7:30 PM (Bus Leaves at 4:10)

JV Game

We have added one JV game against Bay Area on 10/20 that will be played at Fort Bend. It is possible that we may play another one this week on Thursday. I will know for sure on Monday and send out an email at that time.

Directions

We will play at Bay Area. Click Here for directions.

On-line Film

Varsity and Scout film for the week have been (may still be in process) uploaded to the website.

Banquet

The varsity will have a bye week on October 7 and I would like everyone to consider supporting the other part of my job that makes coaching football possible by attending the Annual Banquet. Just by purchasing a ticket you are making a gift to the Cypress Christian School Annual Fund. For more information visit www.CypressChristian.org/Support.

MS Football Week 5

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:21:04 GMT

The only way to get better is by having good practices. While I wish we would have been able to play the B game last week, the extra practice time for everyone is a very positive thing in the long run. Western Academy should be a team our size and Faith West has always been a great game for the A team. It should be another exciting week of football.

Passion
Revelation 3:16 “So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”

Week-5 MS Schedule

Monday, September 26- 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, September 27- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, September 27- B Team game vs Western Academy at home at 5:00PM
Wednesday, September 28-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday, September 29-A team game at Faith West at 6:00PM Bus leaves at 4:20

Directions
The A team will play at Faith West. Click Here for directions.

HS Football Week 4

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:01:10 GMT

We have completed the toughest part of our schedule. I am really pleased with the progress we have made and the way that we battled the last two games against much bigger schools. We are getting closer to being healthy and when I look other scores from our district combined with the level of teams they are playing I am excited about where we will be in a few weeks.

Rebuilding is one of my favorite themes as we talk about doing the impossible in man’s eyes. Nehemiah is a great lesson in answering the call and stepping out in faith knowing that God uses the available to accomplish His purposes.

Weekly Theme - Rebuilding
Nehemiah 2:20 “I answered them by saying, ‘The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding…’”

Week-4 HS Schedule
Monday, September 19-7:00 AM Film and Practice 3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, September 20- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, September 21-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday, September 22-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)
Friday, September 23-At Canyon Creek in Dallas at 7:30 PM (Bus Leaves at 11:30)

All football players will be released at the end of 3rd period and will go to first lunch. After eating lunch they will report to the field house to pack up and load the bus. We need to be on the road at 11:30. We will have our pregame meal at the hotel. After the meal we will dress at the hotel and then head to the stadium for kickoff.

Directions
We will play at Williams Stadium which is a Plano ISD Stadium. Click Here for directions.

Game Uniforms
Uniforms are stored at home for all levels of football. I saw several in lockers last night after the varsity game. Please make sure your son takes his game uniform home after each game and washes it.

On-line Film
Varsity, JV, MS and scout film is on or in the process of uploading to the website.

Pictures
You can view and download pictures from Varsity games thanks to Mr. Moon at http://rmoon.smugmug.com/share/CCS-2011-2012. The password was sent via the weekly email.

Annual Banquet
The varsity will have a bye week on October 7 and I would like everyone to consider supporting the other part of my job that makes coaching football possible by attending the Annual Banquet. Just by purchasing a ticket you are making a gift to the Cypress Christian School Annual Fund. For more information visit www.CypressChristian.org/Support.

MS Football Week 4

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:52:03 GMT

The B team got into the win column but it was a tough loss for the A team. I hope that loss for the A team results in a determination to work harder and that the win for the B team gives them a feeling of accomplishment for the hard work they have been putting in. The B team will play against St. John’s this Tuesday while the A team has a bye week.

Weekly Theme - Rebuilding
Nehemiah 2:20 “I answered them by saying, ‘The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding…’”

Week-4 MS Schedule

Monday, September 19- 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, September 20- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, September 21- B Team game vs St. John’s at home at 5:00PM
Wednesday, September 22-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday, September 23-3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)

On-line Film
Varsity, JV, MS and scout film is on or in the process of uploading to the website.

HS Football Week 3

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:11:11 GMT

Last week we spent a lot of time talking about unity. We had a great team experience in going to see “7 Days in Utopia” and really played great football games on both Thursday and Friday night. I am really excited about the progress we are making. I was talking to an old high school friend today that made the comment to me that he was sorry we are having a rough start to the season. When I corrected him and said, “no, it has been a great year so far” he was even more confused. The goal is a lot bigger than the score of the game and we are making some great strides in the areas that matter most. I also strongly believe that our very tough non-district schedule will once again pay great dividends when we get into the part of the season that really matters.

We will talk about adversity this week and something always happens. The veterans always ask to leave this theme off but adversity is always a part of life, especially one that is sold out for Jesus Christ.

Weekly Theme - Overcoming Adversity

Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Week 3 HS Schedule

Monday, September 12-7:00 AM Film and Practice 3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads)

Tuesday, September 13- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Half Shell – varsity players only)

Tuesday, September 13-JV Game at St. Pius X at 6:30PM (Bus leaves at 5:00PM)

Wednesday, September 14-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)

Thursday, September 15-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)

Friday, September 16-Second Baptist at Home at 7:30 PM

JV Game

We are playing the JV game this week. Kickoff has been moved back to 6:30PM at St. Pius X. St. Pius X is a much bigger team but we will be playing there freshmen team. JV players will have an opportunity to do homework after school. Click here for directions to St. Pius X.

Dallas Travel

We have several families that have not yet responded to Mrs. Mitchell’s email about travel next week. We need to know if your son will be staying with you and if they will be coming home on the bus. We will also need some drivers to free up space on the bus. We are planning to leave school at 11:30AM.

Grades

The first grade check is on Tuesday. If your son gets a progress report for a failing grade they will not be eligible to play in any games this week, including those on Tuesday.

Uniforms

If your son has a name on the back of his blue jersey that is not his I will need that jersey back this week and will be able to give him a brand new uniform.

On-line Film

Varsity, JV, MS and scout film can be found on the internet. This is a great way to get better as a player. To view the film click on the picture with the helmet located under last week’s results on the football home page. The password was sent via email.

MS Football Week 3

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:08:54 GMT

The A team continued to roll last week and the B team showed a lot of improvement. I enjoyed being able to watch parts of both games from the sideline. Salem-Trinity is always a tough test but I think we are up to the challenge this week.

Weekly Theme - Overcoming Adversity
Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Week-3 MS Schedule
Monday, September 12- 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, September 13- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, September 14- B Team game at Salem Trinity at 5:00PM (Bus Leaves at 3:00PM)
Wednesday, September 14-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, September 15-A Team game at Salem Trinity at 5:00PM (Bus Leaves at 3:00PM)

Directions
Salem-Trinity plays at Concordia Lutheran High School. Click Here for directions.

Grades
The first grade check is on Tuesday. If your son gets a progress report for a failing grade they will not be eligible to play in any games this week, including those on Tuesday.

On-line Film
Varsity, JV, MS and scout film can be found on the internet. This is a great way to get better as a player. To view the film click on the picture with the helmet located under last week’s results on the football home page. The password was sent via email.

HS Football Week 2

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:32:37 GMT

Labor Day
We will be watching film at 2PM in the field house and then leaving at 3:30 to go see Seven Days in Utopia at 3:55 at the AMC Willowbrook, http://sevendaysinutopia.com. The movie will cost $7.50 and players may choose to eat out after the movie at 6PM. Parents and family members are welcome to attend the movie.

It was a tough week but the reality is we are in much the same place we were last year at this time. We play a tough schedule but it will pay off in the end if we continue to work hard and play for a greater purpose. Seven Days in Utopia is a movie about golf but in a lot of ways it mirrors just where we are at as a team. I believe that it falls in line with our philosophy of building men and will be a great event. I understand that it is a holiday but I would like everyone to attend the film session and the movie if possible.

Unity
Romans 15:5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Week-2 HS Schedule
Monday, September 5- 2:00PM Film 3:30 leave for movie
Tuesday, September 6- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, September 7-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday, September 8-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, September 8-JV Game against Fort Bend at Home at 7:00PM
Friday, September 9-Westbury at Home at 7:30 PM (Elementary Night)

On-line Film
Both HS and MS film from last week can be found on the internet. There is also HS scout film for Westbury. This is a great way to get better as a player and can be a good experience for families. Parents if you watch the film with your son try hard to be a fan and not a coach. To view the film click on the picture with the helmet located under last week’s results on the football home page. The password was sent out in the weekly email.

Dallas Travel
Our team mom sent out an email about our Dallas trip on September 23. The team will spend the night and come back on Saturday. It is preferred that players stay with their parents but if that is not possible we need to know so that we can make other arrangements. The bus will travel back to school on Saturday. We barely fit on the bus so if you are planning to leave early for the game we could use some drivers.

MS Football Week 2

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:30:46 GMT

The A team is off to a great start and should get a good test from Northland on Thursday. The B team started off with a tough first game but I am sure we will see improvement this week. There will be no practice on Labor Day for the MS teams.

Week-2 MS Schedule
Monday, September 5- No Practice
Tuesday, September 6- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, September 6- B Team game against Pin Oak MS HISD at home at 5:00PM
Wednesday, September 7-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, September 8-A Team game against Northland at home at 5:00PM

HS Football Week 1

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:06:31 GMT

It was a tough hard fought game on Friday night. We were so close to coming away with a big road win to start the season but never got the break we needed down the stretch. I was proud of how hard we played and how we picked each other up. Several players ended up in spots they did not expect and performed very well. This week will also be tough as Northland is coming to CCS but football teams make their biggest improvements between their first and second games so I am expecting to see a lot of progress this week. The best way to get better is to learn from your mistakes and that can be done at the 7AM film session on Monday morning in the field house. Even if your son did not play they can learn a great deal from watching the film.

Season Ticket Holder Tailgate Party
There will be a special tailgate party for the varsity game against Northland from 6:45 to 7:20. Season ticket holders will get a free meal in left field of the baseball diamond. There is still time to purchase season tickets at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm. If you have already ordered your tickets they will be available for pickup at the gate for the Northland game on Friday night.

Sacrifice
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Week-1 HS Schedule

Monday, August 29-7:00 AM Film and Practice 3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 30- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, August 31-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, September 1-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, September 1-JV Game at Northland at 6:00PM (Bus leaves at 4:30)
Friday, September 2-Northland at Home at 7:30 PM (Ice-Cream Night)

Away Game Travel—Directions to Northland
JV football players will get a snack before leaving for Northland. It will not be a full meal because of the earlier kickoff time. Click here for driving directions to Northland.

Uniforms
All uniforms are to be taken home and washed after every game. Players should not leave their uniforms in their lockers. Everyone should bring their game jersey to practice on Monday. We will be giving out their actual uniform and re-taking our head shots for the media guide.

MS Football Week 1

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:02:17 GMT

It was a great first game for the MS. I was excited with how they played together as a team and made big plays. This week both the A team and the B team will get another opportunity as we travel on Tuesday and Thursday. Players will be released early on both days. I will send out the exact time and directions on Monday.

Sacrifice
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Week-1 MS Schedule

Monday, August 29-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 30- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) – A Team only players
Tuesday, August 30- B team game at St. Cecelia at 4:30 Bus leaves at 3:15
Wednesday, August 31-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, September 1-A Team Game at Westbury at 5:00PM Bus leaves at 3:15

Away Game Travel—Directions to St. Cecelia and Westbury

Click here for driving directions to St. Cecelia
Click here for driving directions to Westbury (Games Played at FUN Field).

Uniforms
All uniforms are to be taken home and washed after every game. Players should not leave their uniforms in their lockers.

HS Football Week 0

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:41:54 GMT

Scrimmage recap
I was very pleased with our scrimmage on Thursday night. We played much better upfront and eliminated a lot of the little mistakes from the first scrimmage. I am sure we will see a lot more progress this week. Brazos Christian is always a great season opener. It is a school very similar to us in many ways. We had some injuries last year but were still able to escape with a 13-0 shutout to start the season. The drive to college station is one of the best road trips of the season and I look forward to seeing everyone on Friday night as we strap up the pads for the first game of the season.

Weekly Theme - Love
1 John 4:18-19 “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because He first loved us.”

Week-0 HS Schedule
Monday, August 22-3:45 to 6:25 PM (Full Pads) (Parent meeting in the gym at 7:00)

Tuesday, August 23- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)

Wednesday, August 24-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, August 25-3:45 to 5:00 PM (Half Shell)

Friday, August 26-Game at Brazos Christian at 7:30 PM (Bus leaves at 4:00)

Saturday, August 27-Man to Man at Houston’s First Baptist at 7PM (Bus leaves at 6PM)

Louis Zamperini at Houston’s First Baptist Church
I have 18 tickets to listen to Louis Zamperini speak at Houston’s First Baptist Church on Saturday, August 27 at 7PM. We will start by making the tickets available to seniors and work our way down through the grades. Louis is the subject of the book Unbroken and was both a POW and Olympian. I believe that this will be an incredible event but it will not be G rated. For more information please visit www.houstonsfirst.org/mantoman. If your son is interested please let me know by Tuesday and if we have a large interest I will look into getting more tickets. This event is one example of how we spend some of the booster dollars each year.

Volunteering
Our team mom, Helen Mitchell, will be sending out an email with opportunities to sign up to volunteer. We need your help. We expect each family to sing-up for 2 or 3 things over the course of the season. By signing up first you get your choice of opportunities.

Away Game Travel—Directions to Brazos Christian
Football players do not go home after school on game days. Your son will be feed a meal after school and then we will load the bus and leave. It is our goal to arrive at least two hours before kickoff when playing a road game. Click here for driving directions to Brazos Christian.

School Wide Parent Meeting
This is a required meeting for any parent that will have a son or daughter participating in a sport at CCS during the 2010-2011 school year. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM on Monday night with what I believe will be a great presentation on the Role of Parents in athletics by Jim Ater of Proactive Coaching. Resources will be available for $5. The meeting will also include a presentation from Dr. Rand of Methodist Hospital on injuries as well as important updates to our athletic hand book.

Season Tickets
We have had a lot of people purchase season tickets and I greatly appreciate your support. You can still order yours today at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm Season tickets are good for all home games at any level. 10% of all season ticket sales go to the school benevolence fund and another 10% goes to the general athletic booster account so you are helping more than just football.

Additional Practice Clothing
I will place the additional order for shorts and shirts Monday. If you have not emailed me the additional sizes you would like please do so as soon as possible. MS players will get their clothing this week.

MS Football Week 0

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:34:39 GMT

It is time to start playing games. The varsity has had a couple scrimamge opportunities that MS does not get. It will not be perfect this week but it will be an opportunity to have fun, learn and grow as the Warriors take the field for the first time.

Week-0 MS Schedule
Monday, August 22-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads) (Parent meeting in the gym at 7:00)

Tuesday, August 23- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)

Wednesday, August 24-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)

Thursday, August 25-A Team Game at home against Lutheran South at 5:00PM

*6th graders will not dress for this game. Their first game will be the following week.

Volunteering
Our team mom, Deanna Muehlenbrock, will be contacting people to volunteer. We need your help. We expect each family to sing-up for 2 or 3 things over the course of the season. By signing up first you get your choice of opportunities.

Home Games
Football players do not go home after school on game days. Your son will be feed a meal after school at the field house prior to getting ready for the games. We have moved our game times up this year so that they can get home earlier in the evening.

HS Football Week -1

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:58:50 GMT

We have competed in our first scrimmage. Lutheran North is always a tough scrimmage for us but I was very pleased with where we are at on defense. Offense always takes longer to gel and we have not spent enough time preparing for the blitzing that we see from Lutheran North. It is also a difficult scrimmage because they never have more than a hand full of freshmen and sophomores. This week against Fort Bend Christian we will have a true JV scrimmage which will really help our young players out. This past week we had a great time with our football camp, Travis McGrath shared his talents with the team on Thursday and today we helped the school by moving a lot of mulch in a short time. Click here to read more about the crazy things we have been doing. When we serve together as a team we build bonds that will matter in the fourth quarter, for the rest of life and even for eternity. Being more than a football team is what makes football at Cypress Christian special.

Theme: Building a Foundation
Psalms 18:2a “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”

Matthew 16:18 “…on this rock I will build my church."

HS Schedule
Monday, Aug 15-Practice from 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
Tuesday, Aug 16- Practice from 4:00 to 6:15pm (Full Pads)
Wednesday, Aug 17-Practice from 3:45 to 5:30 (Full Pads) Parent Meeting at 5:15 in the Grandstand
Thursday, Aug 18-Scrimmage at home against Fort Bend Christian 7:00pm (Players will stay on campus after school and be feed a meal)
Friday, Aug 19-Film from 3:45 to 4:45-Blue and White Night 5:30 to 8pm

Parent Meetings
We will have a football parent meeting in the grandstand at 5:15 on Wednesday, August 17. Please make it a priority for at least one parent to attend. We give out a lot of information and if everyone is present it really saves the coaching staff time in the future. The school wide Parents of Athletes Meeting will be on Monday, August 22 at 7pm. This is a required meeting that will include a presentation from Jim Ater with Proactive Coaching on the role of parents in athletics. As a parent you will not want to miss this event.

Forms
We have almost every physical but are missing other forms. All the forms (handbook player and parent signature, transportation waiver, and TAPPS acknowledgment of the rules) can be found at: www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Forms.cfm. We need these all turned in as soon as possible to Cindy Wilhite in the Athletic Department.

Season Tickets, Football Booster Club, and Sponsorship Opportunities
As a football parent you get first choice on season tickets if you purchase them prior to Blue and White Night. These tickets are good for all home football games. Seats will be sold on a first come first serve basis starting at Blue and White Night. The money raised through season tickets, booster club memberships and sponsorships is used to pay for a lot of the great things we do as a football program. The things that are supported by the booster club are so important to me that I personally join the Coach's Club each year. You are certainly not required to join but for those with the ability it is a great way to help our program. For more details visit www.cypresschristian.org/football/Support.cfm.

Blue and White Night
The football team will be introduced at Blue and White Night. We are also responsible for helping take down tables and take out trash at the end of the night. This is a great event and always a lot of fun so please make plans to attend. If you want dinner you need to register ahead of time at www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Blue-and-White-Night.cfm.

Practice Clothing Additional Order
We are still waiting on some small shirts but other than that your son has received a pair of shorts and a shirt. They will be required to wear those for certain practices, team functions and possibly when we travel. If they would like an additional set or if another member of your family would like an additional set I will be placing a second order on Monday, August 22. Please send me the shirt and/or short size (they can be purchased individually) by Sunday, August 21. The shorts are $15 and the shirts $10.

Movie Shoot-Live For Today
Next week there will be scenes from an independent movie being shot in our Stadium. The filming will take place on Wednesday through Friday from around 9 pm until midnight or later. There will be a need for extras from players to fans in the stands on Friday night. If you are interested you can just stay after Blue and White Night and join in the fun. For more about the film you can go to www.k-tfilms.com.

Team Pictures
A new date for team pictures has not been set.

Uniforms/Laundry
Our uniforms went through a reconditioning process after last season and have still not returned. We will have them for our first game but I am not sure about the scrimmage Thursday. Typically we would also wear our Jersey for Blue and White Night. Players are responsible for washing their own game uniform. We will wash practice equipment at school but a player should take his stuff home if he is interested in getting the same stuff back. We will wash practice pants after Tuesdays practice and practice jerseys after Thursdays practice.

MS Football Week -1

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:39:34 GMT

We have great looking bunch of middle school kids playing football this year. I have head great reports from the MS coaches.

Theme: Building a Foundation
Psalms 18:2a “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”

Matthew 16:18 “…on this rock I will build my church."

MS Schedule

Monday, Aug 15-Practice from 4:00 to 6:00pm (Full Pads)
Tuesday, Aug 16- Practice from 3:50 to 6:00pm (Full Pads)
Wednesday, Aug 17-Practice from 3:50 to 5:30 (Full Pads) Parent Meeting at 5:15 in the Grandstand
Thursday, Aug 18-Practice from 3:50 to 5:30 (Full Pads)
No Practice Friday, Aug 19-Blue and White Night 5:30 to 8pm
*Practice attire may change so players should always have a pair of shorts with them.

Practice Clothing Additional Order
This week your son will receive a pair of shorts and a shirt. They will be required to wear those for certain practices, team functions and possibly when we travel. If they would like an additional set or if another member of your family would like an additional set I will be placing a second order on Monday, August 22. Please send me the shirt and/or short size (they can be purchased individually) by Sunday, August 21. The shorts are $15 and the shirts $10.

Team Pictures
A new date for team pictures has not been set.

HS Football Week -2

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:17:27 GMT

We have had a great week of practice. I am very excited with the progress we have made. We are certainly having a lot of fun and we are also playing great football. Our first test of the season will be this Friday when we head to Lutheran North for a controlled scrimmage.

Theme: Purpose
Acts 17:26b “He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”

Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Schedule

Monday, Aug 8-Practice from 3:30 to 7:00pm (Full Pads)
Tuesday, Aug 9-Inner City Football Camp from 3:30 to 7:00pm (Workout) This is required football event
Wednesday, Aug 10-Practice from 3:30 to 5:30 (Full Pads)
Thursday, Aug 10-Practice from 4:00 to 7:00pm (Half Shell) Moved back to 4 because all coaches have CPR training.
Friday, Aug 11-Scrimmage 4:30pm at Lutheran North-Bus Leaves at 3pm

Heat/Trainer
The forecast is for cooler temperatures next week. We do provide Gatorade and water throughout practice and take frequent breaks. It is important for your son to drink a lot of water when he is not at practice. They do not need to be drinking Coke or other drinks including tea. Caffeine is a diuretic and will cause your son to be dehydrated at practice.

One of the top recommend precautions about the heat is to have an athletic trainer on site. We now have that through an agreement with The Methodist Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Paula Douglas is an athletic trainer with the Methodist Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. She will be at most of our practices and games. If an injury occurs athletes should first tell their position coach who will send them to Paula. Should they need additional assistance she can schedule office appointments with Dr. Rand or others in the group.

The school wide Parents of Athletes Meeting will be on Monday, August 22 at 7pm. This is a required meeting that will include a presentation from Jim Ater with Proactive Coaching on the role of parents in athletics.

Team Pictures
On Saturday, August 13 we are scheduled to take our team and individual pictures. There is a possibility that this could change because we do not have all of our uniforms back from reconditioning. I hope to be able to tell you the schedule for Saturday by Tuesday.

Inner City Football Camp
On Tuesday, August 9 we will be loading the bus at 4pm as a part of our regular practice and heading into the city to put on a little football camp for those who do not have the same opportunities that we have. We will be working in partnership with the Faith Center, a ministry of Houston's First Baptist Church. As our program grows I would like to build this into a father son event and this year I would like to invite as many dads as possible to attend with the team. Depending on the number of dads we may need some drivers (we will be taking the bus as well). I think we have everything but might need to purchase a few more footballs to give away. We are planning to return to CCS by 7pm.

Forms
We still have several players that are missing physical or other forms. We need all forms in before we scrimmage Lutheran North. All the forms (handbook player and parent signature, transportation waiver, and TAPPS acknowledgement of the rules) can be found at: www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Forms.cfm

Football Booster Club, Sponsorship Opportunities and Season Tickets
I will be sending more information about our booster club, sponsorships and season tickets in the near future. However, you can read more about them and sign up on the website at: www.cypresschristian.org/football/Support.cfm. The money raised through season tickets, booster club memberships and sponsorships is used to pay for a lot of the great things we do as a football program. The things that are supported by the booster club are so important to me that I personally join the Coach's Club each year. You are certainly not required to join but for those with the ability it is a great way to help our program.

MS Football Week -2

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:02:55 GMT

I am looking forward to seeing a big middle school team take the field on Monday. We have had a great week of high school practice and I think that will trickle down to the middle school team as we share the practice field and work to build bonds and relationships between the two teams.

Theme: Purpose

Acts 17:26b “He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”

Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

MS Schedule

Monday, Aug 8-Practice from 5:00 to 7:00pm (Helmet) Equipment pickup starting at 4.
Tuesday, Aug 9-Practice from 6:00 to 8:00pm (Half Shell)
Wednesday, Aug 10-Practice from 3:30 to 5:30pm (Full Pads)
Thursday, Aug 10-Practice from 4:00 to 5:30pm (Full Pads) Moved back to 4 because all coaches have CPR training.
Friday, Aug 11-Practice from 3:30 to 5:30pm (Full Pads)

Heat/Trainer

The forecast is for cooler temperatures this coming week. We do provide Gatorade and water throughout practice and take frequent breaks. It is important for your son to drink a lot of water when he is not at practice. They do not need to be drinking Coke or other drinks including tea. Caffeine is a diuretic and will cause your son to be dehydrated at practice.

Parent Meetings

We will have a football parent meeting in the grandstand at 5:15 on Wednesday, August 17. Please make it a priority for at least one parent to attend. We give out a lot of information and if everyone is present it really saves the coaching staff time in the future.

Team Pictures
On Saturday, August 13 we are scheduled to take our team and individual pictures. The MS will probably start at 10am. I hope to be able to tell you the actual schedule for Saturday by Tuesday.

Forms

If your son has not turned in his physical he should bring it to practice. All the forms (handbook player and parent signature, transportation waiver, and TAPPS acknowledgement of the rules) that need to be turned in are located on the website at: www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Forms.cfm

Football Booster Club, Sponsorship Opportunities and Season Tickets

I will be sending more information about our booster club, sponsorships and season tickets in the near future. However, you can read more about them and sign up on the website at: www.cypresschristian.org/football/Support.cfm. The money raised through season tickets, booster club memberships and sponsorships is used to pay for a lot of the great things we do as a football program. The things that are supported by the booster club are so important to me that I personally join the Coach's Club each year. You are certainly not required to join but for those with the ability it is a great way to help our program.

HS Football Week -3

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:37:01 GMT

We have had a great three days of practice. Our new practice segment called Crazy Love has helped to build a whole new level of team unity and fun. Tomorrow morning we will be shooting water balloons off the top of the grandstand at live targets (according to the warning label this is dangerous so we will wear our helmets). You might ask what this has to do with football. Football, like life, is about relationships. We have worked very hard in the heat but we have also laughed as we played duck duck goose, raced go-carts, played steal the bacon, shared stories, talked about the role models in our lives, learned crazy facts about each other and have strove to glorify God in all that we have done. Building men is a process and I am excited about what is ahead.

Theme: Purpose
Acts 17:26b “He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”

Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Schedule
Thursday 8 to 10 AM Workout Clothing
Thursday 3:30 to 6:15 PM Full Pads (We will get out early so coaches have an opportunity to attend Inside Out Coaching)
Friday 8 to 10 AM Workout Clothing
Friday 3:30 to 7 PM Full Pads
Saturday 8 to 10AM Intersquad scrimmage - Full Pads

Inner City Football Camp
On Tuesday, August 9 we will be loading the bus at 4pm as a part of our regular practice and heading into the city to put on a little football camp for those who do not have the same opportunities that we have. We will be working in partnership with the Faith Center, a ministry of Houston's First Baptist Church. We will simply be hanging out with kids, throwing the football around and giving out hot dogs and drinks. As our program grows I would like to build this into a father son event and this year I would like to invite as many dad's as possible to attend with the team. We are planning to return to CCS by 7pm. This is not an optional event for players as I believe it will be a great team building experience. We are going to need a few grills, a truck to transport them, a lot of hot dogs, drinks and would like to purchase some footballs to leave behind. If you are interested in helping out please let me know.

Forms
We have a good number of players that do not have a physical on file with the school. I need that taken care of right away. There are also several other forms (handbook player and parent signature, transportation waiver, and TAPPS acknowledgment of the rules) that will eventually need to be filled out. All the forms can be found at: www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Forms.cfm

InSideOut Coaching
FCA and the Foundry Church are bringing Joe Ehrmann (Baltimore Colt All-Pro Defensive Linemen), to the Texas Tornados Practice Facility on August 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, $10 to attend and $15 for book purchase. I use a lot of material from Joe Ehrmann as a coach and even if the only coaching you do is with your own kids I strongly recommend this two hour seminar centered on his new book, InSideOut Coaching. For more information and to register for the event please visit www.dierkerschamps.com. I have asked my entire coaching staff to attend this event.

Football Booster Club, Sponsorship Opportunities and Season Tickets
I will be sending more information about our booster club, sponsorships and season tickets in the near future. However, you can read more about them and sign up on the website at: www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Support.cfm. The money raised through season tickets, booster club memberships and sponsorships is used to pay for a lot of the great things we do as a football program. The things that are supported by the booster club are so important to me that I personally join the Coach's Club each year. You are certainly not required to join but for those with the ability it is a great way to help our program.

MS Football Information

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:17:09 GMT

The start of the football season is right around the corner. We are planning for the biggest middle school team in school history with about 40 players. If you are getting this email I am planning on your son playing so if that has changed please let me know.

Practice Schedule
The first MS practice will be August 8 from 6 to 8 PM. The complete schedule can be found at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Practice.cfm.

Last year I let select 8th graders come out and practice with the varsity during the first week of HS practice which starts on August 1. These were 8th graders that had been attending summer workouts. If your son is interested in doing that please talk with me and based on that conversation they may be allowed to come out to practice.

Equipment
Please remember that your son needs his own 5 pocket spandex girdle and 7 piece pad set. Some girdles do come with built in leg pads. Your son would still need new pads.

InSideOut Coaching
FCA and the Foundry Church are bringing Joe Ehrmann (Baltimore Colt All-Pro Defensive Linemen), to the Texas Tornados Practice Facility on August 4, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, $10 to attend and $15 for book purchase. I use a lot of material from Joe Ehrmann as a coach and even if the only coaching you do is with your own kids I strongly recommend this two hour seminar centered on his new book, InSideOut Coaching. For more information and to register for the event please visit www.dierkerschamps.com. I have asked my entire coaching staff to attend this event.

Team Pictures
On Saturday, August 13 we will be taking our team and individual pictures. We are trying something different with athletic pictures this year and you will be receiving more information about it in the future. In short your son will get a CD of all the pictures taken by our photographer that day and they will be yours to keep and use how you want. There will be a $20 photo fee that appears on your school account. We will also be having a team cookout for families and players on August 13.

Hair Cuts
Players should have their hair cut and in compliance with the dress code when they attend the first practice on Monday, August 8.

Physicals
A current physical must be one file with the school for your son to be able to practice. Your son can bring that form to practice on Monday.

HS Football-Start of Season

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:53:56 GMT

I am not sure I have ever been more excited about a football season than I am right now. We have a great group of players, coaches and parents. I have also learned a lot of things in the off-season that I am excited to put into practice. We are going to put a renewed emphasis on building team and relationships. We are going to divide our team into small groups of 3 or 4 players that will work together in various ways throughout the season. We have even added a practice segment called Crazy Love where we will do different things to build team and build each other up.

Practice Schedule
Our first practice is 8AM on Monday, August 1. There have been some changes made to the practice schedule since I mailed it to your son. We have eliminated the morning sessions during the second week and changed the times a few practices to accommodate other activities. You can view the schedule on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Practice.cfm. You can also view our more detailed generic in season practice schedule and our afternoon early camp schedule. Both documents are a work in process but I thought you might find them interesting.

Team Pictures
On Saturday, August 13 we will be taking our team and individual pictures. We are trying something different with athletic pictures this year and you will be receiving more information about it in the future. In short your son will get a CD of all the pictures taken by our photographer that day and they will be yours to keep and use how you want. There will be a $20 photo fee that appears on your school account. We will also be watching film and having a team cookout for families and players on August 13.

Hair Cuts
Players should have their hair cut and in compliance with the dress code on Monday.

Physicals
A current physical must be one file with the school for your son to be able to practice. Your son can bring that form to practice on Monday.

HS Football - No Workouts on July 4th

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:39:44 GMT

Workouts
There will be no workouts on July 4th.

We have had great attendance at workouts the past week and I really appreciate all the help with the football camp. We had a great time working with the younger kids.

7 on 7
We will continue to have 7 on 7 at CCS on Tuesday nights from 5 to 6:30. We will be playing against ourselves and it is a great opportunity to get better as a team as we continue to prepare for the season.

Senior Retreat
I am looking to plan a retreat with the Seniors during the week of July 18 and hope to have more details soon.

TV
We have listed our giant screen TV that has been in the locker-room on Craig’s List. We would like to replace it with a smaller flat screen TV that can go on the wall and free up more space in our locker-room. I believe we are asking $100 for it and the money will be used to offset the cost of buying the new TV.

Volunteering
There are a lot of things that need to be done before the start of the season. We are not planning an official work day but if you would like to give a few hours of your time toward the end of July there will be a lot of things to get done. Please let me know and I will get you in touch with our Team Moms.

I will be traveling with my family the next couple weeks but other members of the coaching staff will be conducting the workouts as scheduled. Our first day of practice is just one month away on August 1.

HS Football 7 on 7 and Clothing Sizes

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:32:16 GMT

7 on 7 tournament

We have entered a state wide 7 on 7 tournament Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at Houston Christian High School. There is a cost per player for this tournament and we are limited in the number of players we can take. Click here to view the bracket. Our first game is at 8 am on Friday morning. We will primarily plan to take upperclassmen to this event and I will be contacting individual players that we would like to go in a separate email.

Clothing Sizes

Click here to view the current 2011 roster that shows the shirt and short sizes for your son, they are a guess based on information from last year. Please double check the sizes and let me know if they need to change. The football program purchases a pair of shorts and a shirt for every player. Getting the right sizes is difficult so please help me out by responding by Tuesday if your son needs a different size. If your son is not planning to play please send me an email so that we do not incur the added expense of ordering him clothing.

Football Camp Help

I will need 4 to 6 high school football players to help with our Elementary and Middle School football camps. The camps are from 9:30 to 11:30 AM June 27-30. If your son is available to help one of those days please let me know. They will get a camp shirt for helping.

Workouts

Summer workouts and 7 on 7 are a vital part of what we do to prepare for the football season. We have had pretty good attendance compared to past years but it could be better. I know that our players are involved in many activates and understand that they will not make all the workouts (if they do it is Taste of Texas on me). Attending workouts is the best way to prevent injuries and 7 on 7 and the time we spend on the chalkboard are vital to understand our offense and defense prior to the start of practice. The off-season workouts also teach players a lot about the value of commitment and help to build team unity so please encourage your son to attend.

MS Football Summer Information

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:25:53 GMT

Roster
Click here to view the current roster for next season. It will be the biggest middle school team in the history of CCS with over 40 players. Please double check the sizes and let me know if they need to change. The football program purchases a pair of shorts and a shirt for every player. Getting the right sizes is difficult so please help me out by responding by Tuesday if your son needs a different size.

If your son is on this list and not planning to play please take a minute to let me know. We will be ordering 20 new middle school helmets and potentially some lockers and uniforms along with the practice clothing based on these numbers. A simple email will really help me out.

MS Football Camp
Our middle school summer camp will be on June 29 and 30 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM each day. This is a non-contact skills camp that will be coached by myself and members of the varsity coaching staff. You can register online at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Middle-School-Warrior-Football-Camp-Registration.cfm

Physicals and Concussion Testing
If you missed the athletic physical day last Saturday, you can schedule a physical with Dr. Taher at Body Balance. He did physicals for the school last year that I heard very positive comments about. Space is limited and they only do them on Wednesday. You will need to call their office at 281-890-5599 for an appointment. I believe the cost is $20. Concussion testing and physicals are still available at the Center for Sports Medicine at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital 281-737-0902.

Parent Handout
Click here to view the parent handout from our parent meeting after the scrimmage. If you have any questions please let me know. I will continue to update some of the information over the summer.

Summer workouts are going on and 8th graders are welcome to attend. We have had a few coming regularly. The workouts are from 8 to 10 AM Monday – Thursday. The first day of MS practice this fall will be Monday, August 8.

HS Football - Alumni Day and 7 on 7

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:55:57 GMT

Alumni Day Game
This Saturday, June 4, is an Alumni Day at CCS. At 9:30AM we will be playing a football game with the Alumni. The game will last about 45 minutes and I would like to encourage all our current players to come out, meet some Alumni, and play in the game.

7 on 7
Starting Tuesday we will be going to Fort Bend Baptist for 7 on 7. If your son play any position other than offensive and defensive line they should plan to attend. We will play two games each night at 6 and 7 pm. We will be taking the bus and leaving from the school at 4:45. A release form was sent home via email that your son needs to have signed by a parent and with him on Tuesday. This form is also needed for when we attend the TPSCA 7 on 7 tournament on June 24 and 25.

Program Recognition
Our football program continues to receive more recognition both for the caliber of our athletes and the philosophy of the program. I have had the opportunity to visit with two Division I coaches in my office this recruiting season. TCU (2011 Rose Bowl Champion) and Rice University have made stops at Cypress Christian. You can read more about their visits by clicking here. I was also interviewed on the Education Show, which airs weekly in Houston, about our programs philosophy. Click here to listen o the whole interview.

Tenacious Tuesdays
Only for the toughest and most dedicated football players. This summer will focus on speed training. The workouts will take place each Tuesday at 10 AM at the field house. We will give a special t-shirt to those that participate regularly over the summer.

Summer Workouts

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:58:30 GMT

Football is just around the corner. We had a great spring and I am looking forward to seeing a lot of hard work over the summer as we prepare for the 2011 season.

Summer Workouts
Our summer strength and conditioning workouts will start tomorrow. While these are not mandatory workouts and everyone will have a vacation or camp to attend there is a pretty direct correlation between the number of injuries and summer attendance. Most schools charge a fee to come to summer workouts but ours are free. We even provide incentives for those that make 20 or more of the 30 workouts. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM, although most players will finish up close to 9:30 or 9:45. Players should wear tennis shoes and PE type clothing. The full summer schedule is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

Physicals and Concussion Testing
DR. Rand and The Methodist Hospital will be conducting physicals that include a concussion test for CCS athletes. The physical will be conducted at CCS on June 11 from 9am to noon. A packet was handed out at the parent meeting about the concussion testing and it contains information that needs to be filled out prior to the test. If your son did not get one they can pick one up in my office or at a summer workout. The cost is $20 and most of that will be donated back to CCS. While we wear the best helmets and purchase high quality mouth pieces concussions are a serious risk and everyone should have a concussion baseline test. You can get it done separately and the attached flier has more details.

Dr. Taher at Body Balance will also be doing physicals again like he did last year. I do not have the details yet but they will be on Wednesdays. Space is limited for these and all the slots were taken quickly last summer.

Parent Handout
Click here to view the parent handout. If you have any questions please let me know. I will continue to update some of the information over the summer.

Spring Game Film
The video from the spring game is on the website. It is less than 10 minutes long and I would appreciate your son taking the time to watch it. You can get to the video by clicking on the player login button on the football home page just below the headlines section.

Final Week of Spring Practice

Sun, 15 May 2011 22:16:13 GMT

We have one week of spring football practice left. While we have had limited numbers we have had some productive days of practice. The football season may seam far off to some, however, spring practice is critical to the coaching staff as we prepare for next season.

This Weeks Schedule

May 16, Monday 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. (Full Pads)
May 18, Wednesday 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (Full Pads)
May 19, Thursday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. 7 on 7 (Skill Players Only in Helmets)
May 20, Friday 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (Full Pads)
May 21, Saturday 10 a.m. Blue and White Spring Game (Full Pads)

Current 8th Graders
Unfortunately, TAPPS has limited the ability of current 8th graders to participate in full pad practices. They are encouraged to come out and watch practice and I would like for everyone to attend the spring game.

I am expecting close to 50 high school football players next fall. If your son is not planning to play next season please let me know as we have already placed a lot of equipment orders and will place the last of the those orders next week. I certainly hope everyone plans to play next season so that we can continue to expand our JV schedule.

There will be a short parent meeting following the Spring Game to go over the summer schedule and information about the start of the football season.

Elementary Fun Day

Wed, 04 May 2011 11:03:40 GMT

This Friday starting right after school and going to about 5 will be our football fun day for elementary students. I will need approximately 20 to 25 football players to help run stations and work with the elementary students. Players should wear their shirts and shorts from last season. We will have several players in track and baseball so if you are not in those sports we could really use your help.

After the fun day at about 5 we will hand out equipment for spring practice to those players that are able to help. Our first spring practice will be on Monday, May 9.

Current seniors will be autographing footballs at the fun day and are welcome to come out and help coach before they head off to Costa Rica.

HS Football Summer Workouts

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:17:20 GMT

I am still working on some of the details but I am planning to have one morning session four days per week. We will also participate in 7 on 7 on Tuesday nights. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM. More details are available on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

Off season workouts are still going on from 3:45 to 4:45 Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the weight room. Spring practice will start on Monday, May 9. Our HS Mini Camp will be on Saturday July 23. The first day of practice in the fall will be Monday, August 1.

HS Football Football Info for 8th Grade Parents

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:13:12 GMT

I wanted to provide you with spring and summer football information. If this is your first child to enter HS you will find that there is a pretty big jump in the level of involvement in athletics for high school compared to middle school. Below is a heads up on some of the high school football information for the spring and summer.

TAPPS has changed a rule and 8th graders are no longer allowed to participate in contact drills until August 1. This means that they cannot suite up for spring practice. They are encouraged to attend and watch. We will also have some drills for them to do separate from the HS players. Spring practice will start on Monday, May 9. More information is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Spring-Football.cfm.

As middle school spring sports come to an end, 8th graders are welcome to attend off-season workouts that are currently going on from 3:45 to 4:45 Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the weight room. Our HS Mini Camp will be on Saturday, July 23. The first day of practice in the fall will be Monday, August 1.

I am still working on some of the details but I am planning to have one morning workout session four days per week this summer. We will also participate in 7 on 7 on Tuesday nights. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM. More details are available on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

Going forward you will be added to the high school email list. I certainly hope that everyone who played MS football will be playing in HS. It is a great experience and we will play 4 or 5 JV games. However, if your son is not going to participate in HS football please let me know as soon as possible. Equipment for next year is already being ordered.

If you have any questions please let me know.

MS Spring Football Information

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:14:39 GMT

As spring sports start to wrap up it is time to start thinking football again.

MS spring practice will be on Tuesday and Thursday, May 10, 12, 17 and 19 form 4 to 6 pm. More information is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Spring-Football.cfm. Our middle school summer camp will be on June 29 and 30 and the first day of MS practice this fall will be Monday, August 8.

If your son is entering 8th grade they are welcome to attend all of our summer workouts. If your son is entering 7th grade and you want them to attend the workouts please talk with me first. The workouts will be Monday – Thursday from 8 to 10 AM. More details are available on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm.

Off-Season Infromation - Spring Football

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:06:18 GMT

It is hard to believe but the football season is getting close. The first day of practice is August 1 and that is just a little over 4 months away. Below is a little spring football and other off-season information.

Spring Practice
Spring practice will be May 9 through May 20, with our Spring Game on May 21 at 10 AM. Actual days and times are yet to be determined. In the past we have gone M-W-F and will probably be something similar to that again. TAPPS has changed a rule and 8th graders are no longer allowed to participate so our numbers will be lower but we should still have a pretty full team.

Strength and Conditioning
We are seeing players make big gains in their strength as they workout with Coach Fields. Please encourage your son to attend. The workouts are M-W-F in the weight room and usually finish at about 4:45.

King of Houston Combine
The 1960 Sun is hosting a small college combine at Northland Christian on Saturday April 16. Registration is $50, with 10 percent of the proceeds donated to Northwest Assistance Ministries. The event is open to all current high school students. The entry deadline is April 1. Athletes can visit www.kingofhoustonfootball.com to register or gain more information.

Summer Camps
We will be hosting our one day mini-camp on July 23 and I will once again be working to invite great college football programs to work the camp. I will be updating the website in the next couple of weeks with information about all of the 2011 football camps in our area.

Summer Strength and Conditioning and 7 on 7
I am working on the summer schedule and will have more information as we get closer to spring practice. We will be participating in 7 on 7 at Fort Bend Baptist again on Tuesday nights in June. I am also considering a 7 on 7 private school tournament in Houston on June 24 and 25.

Touchdown Club’s Sportsmanship Trophy

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:45:36 GMT

Touchdown Club’s Sportsmanship Trophy
This year our football program his been recognized for some great things. It has provided many opportunities for our philosophy of using football to build godly men to impact our community. The most recent recognition of this that we have been named a finalist for the Touchdown Club’s prestigious Sportsmanship Trophy for 2010-2011. Schools are nominated by officials for this award and we are one of five schools at our level that have been nominated. The award will be given out at luncheon on Thursday January, 27 at the JW Marriott in the Galleria. I will be attending the event and you are welcome to attend as well. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased from the Touchdown Club. Click here for more information about this award and the event.

Off-Season Workouts Start Today

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:39:27 GMT

Off-Season Workouts
Off-season strength and conditioning workouts start today for anyone that is not currently participating in a winter sport. Coach Fields will be running the workouts with me and other football coaches being present on a regular basis. If your son is going to be on the track team (which I strongly encourage if they are not playing baseball) the workout will last about 90 minutes and start right after school. If your son is not running track they are limited (TAPPS rules) to 60 minutes and will be done at 4:30.

These workouts will focus on making your son a better athlete and are not just a sport specific workout. Seniors are welcome to attend and it would be highly recommended for those considering college football. Each athlete should wear tennis shoes and comfortable workout clothing.

Touchdown Club’s Sportsmanship Trophy
The football team has been named a finalist for the Touchdown Club’s prestigious Sportsmanship Trophy for 2010-2011. Schools are nominated by officials for this award and we are one of five schools at our level that have been nominated. The award will be given out at luncheon on Thursday January, 27 at the JW Marriott in the Galleria. I will be attending the event and you are welcome to attend as well. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased from the Touchdown Club. Click here for more information about this award and the event.

End of Season Party
We will have our annual end of season party on January 23. We will be watching the AFC/NFC Championship games, our own highlight film and eating wings. The party will start at 4:00 and be hosted by the Mitchell’s who live just a couple minutes from the school at 12502 William Dowdell, 77429. The wings and some snack food will be provided but please send your son with drinks and additional snack food.

Boys and Girls Country
We did not have an opportunity to do a service project as a team during the season but we will have an opportunity on January 29. We will be traveling to Boys and Girls Country to put on a football camp from and spend time with those kids from 1 to 3 in the afternoon. I will be sending out more information and will need an accurate head count next week.

Off Season Workouts

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:35:56 GMT

Off Season
Our football program has the most room to grow in the areas of speed, quickness and physical and mental toughness and the best time to do that is the off season. Under my direction Coach Fields will be running our off season workouts. These workouts will be Monday through Thursday starting next week right after school and will be conducted as a part of the track practice for those athletes in track.

I want to strongly encourage every football player to participate in track if they are not playing baseball. I will be helping with the track program along with Coach Fields, Coach Honeycutt and Coach Gentry who will be the head boys track coach. If an athlete is not signed up for track they are limited to a one hour workout by TAPPS rules and will need to leave at 4:30. Track is a great way to get faster and being on the team does not necessarily require you to participate in meets or do multiple events. There are only 23 weeks to work out before the start of the 2011 season so let’s get to work.

Senior Show Case and College Football
Click here for information about a great free college football recruiting event in Houston for current seniors on February 19 in the Texans practice facility. If your son has any interest in playing college football this is an event they need to attend. I talk with college coaches every week and need to know if your son is interested in playing college football. The first step is for them to meet with Shelly Patterson and she will help them put together a recruiting packet that we send out to colleges.

Survey and Player Interviews
I greatly appreciate those that have filled out the survey and would like more of you to take a few minutes. There is one for everyone at: www.cypresschristian.org/football/End-of-Season-Survey.cfm. If your son has not had an exit interview with me please encourage them to do that after school one day.

Equipment
We still have some missing equipment so please get that turned in so that we can finish our inventory and start our reconditioning process.

2011 Season
Spring football will start May 9 with our spring game on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. The first fall practice for the 2011 season will be on August 1.

Football Banquet/Survey/Interviews

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:09:10 GMT

Equipment
I am still missing 11 pairs of game pants and 26 jerseys. The missing game uniforms at this point would cost close to $3,000 to replace. Please have you son turn in his equipment this week if he has not done so already. While seniors will be able to keep their blue uniform I still need them to turn them in first.

Fall Sports Banquet
The HS Fall Sports banquet will be Monday, January 3 at 7pm. While the dress code for this event has become pretty casual I would prefer that you son at least dress in chapel day attire.

Survey
If your son has not yet finished the survey you can now fill it out on line. Please encourage them to provide details. I added one for parents as well if you are interested. I am the only one that will see and use this information. The online versions of the survey can be found at the following link: www.cypresschristian.org/football/End-of-Season-Survey.cfm

Player Interviews
Any time this week is a great opportunity to have an end of season interview. They usually take about 15 minutes. Have your son just come to my office in the administration building. This process really helps us to build the program and gauge where we are at as we plan for the future.

End of Season Party
We will have our annual end of season party on January 23. We will be watching the AFC/NFC Championship games, our own highlight film and eating wings. We have not set a time yet but it will probably start around 3 or 4.

Off Season
I meet with Coach Fields today and we are putting together an off season program that will start in early January. TAPPS allows for a 1 hour workout right before or after school in the off season. Our first choice would be right after school from Monday to Thursday. We will provide more details in the future.

2011 Season
Spring football will start May 9 with our spring game on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. The first fall practice for the 2011 season will be on August 1.

Season's End

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:58:04 GMT

I always try to make the last theme of the year - Finish. I admittedly was trying to make it one more week. I was very proud of how we finished as a team last Saturday. Most teams would have quit but we continued to fight. I hope your son learns to never give up and to always compete to the fullest in the present because you never know what will happen in the future.

I love this team because of the investment they have made in the lives of everyone on the team. I would choose the trip home with this team after a defeat than going on with any other team. It is much more than a game it is about relationships as we imperfectly follow Christ. That journey did not end in Georgetown but will continue on until we can all say 2 Timothy 4:7 and know it to be true in our lives like it was true for Paul.

Weekly Theme – Finish
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Thanks for a great season, and I am looking forward to a reunion in 10 to 15 years where we hear just how successful the season was.

The following are a few important things as we wrap up the year and prepare for the next season.

Last Hit Drill and Equipment Turn In
We will go out on the field one last time for the last hit drill and then turn in our equipment. If your son is playing another sport they will only be a few minutes late to that practice.

Championship Game
I will be attending the state title game on December 4 at noon. We may take the bus if we have enough players (parents can go to) are interested. Austin Regents defeated Dallas Lutheran 61 to 42 (Regents was up over 40 at one point) and will play Brook Hill for the Championship.

Fall Sports Banquet
Players will be voting on awards and I will send you the date for the banquet as soon as I know it.

End of Season Party
We will have our annual end of season party in early January. When I have more details I will let you know.

Player Interview
I would like to conducted end of season interviews with all players, including seniors. They usually take about 15 minutes. I will send out more information including some questions I would like players to answer later in the week. This process really helps us to build the program and gage where we are at as we plan for the future.

Hair Cuts
All hair should be returned to normal dress code when your son returns to school on Monday morning.

2011 Season
Spring football will start May 9 with our spring game on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. The first fall practice for the 2011 season will be on August 1.

Playoff Shirts

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:04:26 GMT

Your son will receive a playoff t-shirt after practice today. If you would like to purchase an additional shirt they are $10. Please contact Cindy Wilhite with the number and sizes if you are interested in purchasing a shirt. The revenue from shirt sales will help to offset playoff expenses like field rental and transportation.

The shirts are navy with the following design on the front.

Playoff Game Travel

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:30:46 GMT

We will be taking a chartered bus to the game and leaving Saturday morning. Your son should be at the field house no later than 7:15 and we will leave at 8 AM. We will be stopping at Old Settlers Park just north of Austin (just west of the intersection of 130 and 79) for lunch. The football program will feed your son Chick fil a for lunch and pizza at the stadium after the game. Depending on the length of the game we should arrive back at the school around 10 PM.

Please have your son in bed no later than 10 PM on Friday night.

Warrior Football Week 12

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:17:34 GMT

I am pretty sure that 7 straight wins is a school record. We continue to improve each week and this is certainly the right time of year to be playing our best football. There were a couple of upsets in the first round and you can view the scores and second round matchups at http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=374539&tclass=Division%20III.

As we prepare to play an option team it is important that we know our assignments and execute them every play. Offense is also about execution and in both cases our part can seem minor at times but from the right perspective it might be major. We are working for something greater than ourselves and that requires obedience. All of us certainly have plans for our lives but God sees a bigger picture from a greater perspective and we are called to be obedient to him, even if that means building a boat when we have never seen rain.

Weekly Theme – Obedience
Genesis 7:22 “Noah did everything just as God commanded it.”

Week 12 Schedule
Monday 7:00 AM Film in field house
Monday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Helmet)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Saturday Game against Dallas Lutheran TBA
The time and location for the game should be worked out Monday morning.

Thanksgiving Practices
If you have conflicts with practices over break please let me know.

Warrior Football Week 11

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:13:48 GMT

Another great win on Friday night which makes 6 in a row. I am not sure but that might be a school record. Friday night will be the first round of the playoffs at home at 7:30 against Flower Mound Coram Deo Academy (CDA). CDA finished 3-3 and in 4th place in District 1. It would sure be nice to have a big crowd on Friday so invite some friends.

You can view the complete playoff bracket at http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=374539&tclass=Division%20III. After this week, the remaining playoff games will be played on Saturdays and will be neutral sites. Assuming a Warrior victory our second round game will be played in Fairfield Texas which is close to Grossbeck where we played last year.

We are the favorite and should win on Friday but you only get points for what you do during the game and anything can happen. Regardless of the opponent it is always us verses our best self when we step on the field.

Weekly Theme – Pride
John 3:30 “He must become greater; I must become less.”

Week 11 Schedule
Monday 7:00 AM Film in field house
Monday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday Game at home against Coram Deo Academy at 7:30 PM

On Monday and Tuesday we will end practice with film as it will be dark earlier so players will be walking out of the locker room at 6 PM. Juniors will be released by 5:50 on Monday for the Blessing Ceremony.

Scout film is up on the web. Our game film from Friday will be up at some point tomorrow.

Thanksgiving Practices
We are a favorite to make it to the semi final round which would be played the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We would not practice on Thanksgiving Day but will practice throughout the rest of the week. I am tentatively planning to practice from 8:30 to 11:00 AM Monday through Wednesday and from 3:30 to 5:30 on Friday. The game that Saturday would most likely be played in the College Station area.

Warrior Football Week 10

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:50:13 GMT

What a great game Friday night. I was hoping we would have a game where we had to play 4 quarters of good football to win. The added test of coming behind and scoring twice in the 4th quarter to win will also help down the road. A win on Friday will lock in our second straight district championship and set the stage for us to host our third straight playoff game against Flower Mound.

It was tough to see Billy Nichols, the outstanding QB for Evadale, get hurt. He suffered a very bad concussion on a completely clean play. He was released from the hospital on Saturday afternoon and I am certainly praying that he makes a full recovery. I have great respect for how Evadale played the game and conducted themselves off the field as well.

The mouth piece is the biggest preventer of concussions and I am probably going to purchase more high-end mouthpieces for the playoffs. To date as a football program we have lost over 150 mouth pieces this season.

The theme for the week is Legacy and it is a special week were we honor our seniors at the game and also give them a chance to share with the team. I ask each senior to share his obituary with the team and it has come to be a very special moment before our last home regular season game.

Weekly Theme – Legacy
Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

Week 9 Schedule
Monday 7:00 AM Film in field house
Monday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday Game at home against Faith West at 7:30 PM (Senior Night)

Thursday Senior Dinner
I will be taking the seniors to dinner on Thursday after practice. We are planning to arrive at Saltgrass Steakhouse just after 6 and should be done by 7:30. I think we have enough seniors that drive that we can get everyone there and home without a problem. If your son cannot attended please let me know

Senior Night
Seniors will be honored before the start of the game on Friday. Coach Martin will be contacting seniors and their parents with additional information. I hope everyone can get to the game early to help send off a great group of seniors.

JV Players
Football players that primarily played on the JV and play very few plays on Friday night can participate in Soccer or Basketball activities that do not conflict with football. Most of these are done on a case by case basis so please encourage your son to talk with me if they have a question.

Warrior Football Week 9

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:23:05 GMT

When we take the field I also ask your son to play verses his best self. It should not matter who or how good the opponent is we are simply looking to play the best football we can play as a collective group of individuals. We continue to play better each week in every phase of a football game. It is hard to play any team twice but we were able to dominate Bay Area for a second time.

This week will be a tough test as Evadale comes to Cypress. They have had tremendous success since we last played them in 2006 but I do not think they have seen a team as talented as ours.

Weekly Theme – Consistency
Malachi 3:6 “’I the Lord do not change,’…declares the Lord”

Game film from Bay Area and scout film for Evadale is on the internet. It only takes a few minutes to watch so please encourage your son to do that after homework and before video games.

Warrior Football Week 8

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:52:49 GMT

It was a great win at Faith West. Many people had picked them to win our district. We did some very good things and also have a lot that we can learn from. However, the learning is always easier after a big road win.

Weekly Theme – Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourself, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

HS Week 8 Schedule
Monday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Helmet)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday Game at Bay Area at 7:30 PM bus leaves at 3:30 pm

We will be watching film in the morning at 7AM. We will only go out in helmet and then watch film as part of practice so it will be a little different week.

Middle School Information
We have reached the end of another MS season. I hope you have enjoyed the experience. Every season is filled with ups and downs, positives and negatives, challenges and opportunities and this season was no different. I do welcome your feedback as we continue to build the football program at CCS.

Weekly Theme – Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourself, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

MS Week 8 Schedule
Monday – 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday – A Team Practice 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday— B Game at Home against Alpha Omega at 6:00PM
Wednesday – 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday – A game at Home against Lutheran South at 6:00 PM

Equipment Turn In
B team players will turn in their equipment on Wednesday 10/20 right after school at the field house to Coach Warren. A team players will turn in their equipment on Monday 10/25 right after school at the field house to Coach Warren.

Each player should turn in the following
Helmet
Shoulder pads
Practice pants
Practice jersey
Two game jerseys
Game pants
Your son should have purchased his own leg pads but if not those should be turned in as well. Some players did use their own equipment and that does not need to be turned in to the school.

Varsity Practice
8th grades are welcome to attend varsity practice at the conclusion of their season. They cannot dress for games but it is a great opportunity for them to learn and experience what high school football will be like. We have had several players take advantage of this in the past. If your son would like to do this they can keep their equipment and turn it in to me the following week.

Warrior Football Week 7

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:12:07 GMT

It will be homecoming again this Friday as we travel to Faith West. A victory will put us in great shape to return to the playoffs for the third straight year and give us a commanding district lead. Faith West will be a very good opponent and this should be an exciting game. I do recommend that you consider bringing your own chair and bug spray to the game.

This can be a tough part of the season so please encourage your son to persevere and continue to work hard. We have great potential as a football team that we have not yet reached and we want to continue to close the gap until the season ends.

Weekly Theme – Perseverance
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

High School Week 7 Schedule
Monday 6:00 to 8:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday Game at Faith West at 7:30 PM bus leaves at 4:15 pm

Game Film
Film from last week and scout film for Faith West have been loaded to the website.

Middle School
It is hard to believe that the middle school season is coming to an end. Every football season is filled with ups and downs. There have been great plays and disappointment but I have seen steady growth and I am excited about the young football players that we have in the program. Encourage your son to finish strong and persevere to the end.

Middle School Week 7 Schedule
Monday – No practice (7th and 8th graders can practice with the HS from 6 to 8pm)
Tuesday – 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday – 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday – MS A game at Woodlands Christian at 5:00 PM (Bus leaves at 2:30)

MS B Game canceled – Pin Oak had to cancel the game because of too many ineligible players.

Warrior Football Week 6

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:45:40 GMT

It was a great homecoming night and I want to thank everyone that helped in one way or another to make the night possible. It takes a lot of volunteers to pull off a football game and you are always appreciated.
We are starting to see the gap closing in a lot of areas. Certainly as a team but also as many young players continue to step up and get better. Bay area was held to negative yards on the night and the offense put up the second most points in a game since I became the head coach. We are looking more and more like we will be playing our best football at the end of the season which is exactly how it needs to happen.

We will have two weeks to prepare for Faith West who lost to Brazos Christian last Friday and will play at Bay Area this Friday. We have a great opportunity to win our district if we continue to focus on improving both individually and as a team. No matter who the opponent is we are simply looking to close the gap and be the best football team we can be every night.

Weekly Theme – Humility (Yes this one is worth doing twice)
Romans 12:3 “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.”

HS Week 6 Schedule
Monday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (JV - Full Pads) (Varsity – shirt, shorts and cleats) We will all watch film for the last hour of practice.
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday Varsity Practice 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday JV Game at Fort Bend at 6:00 PM bus leaves at 4 PM

JV Team
This is the last JV game on the schedule I am working to find one more.

Football For Moms
Saturday, October 9 from 1 to 3 PM. It will be on campus but I am not sure of the actual room yet. I will go over the basics of the game of football, show you some game film and answer questions. If you feel you are a little more advanced I would suggest you come a little late, maybe 1:30 or 2.

Middle School Recap

While the A team came up short Coach Warren was really pleased with the progress the team is making. It is really important in MS to have long term goals and we want to show constant improvement. The B team did pick up a win up in Huntsville and continues to show improvement as well.

MS Week 6 Schedule
Monday – 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday – 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) (A team players only)
Tuesday—MS B game at St. Cecilia at 4:30 PM the bus will leave at 2:45 PM
Wednesday – 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday – MS A game against Faith West at home at 6:00 PM

Warrior Football Week 5

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:38:02 GMT

It is good to start playing schools our size again. We gained a little toughness the last few weeks that I think is really going to show in the weeks to come. We certainly delivered some hits on Friday night, won the battle in the trenches and had so few injuries that Coach Van Pelt actually watched the game. I hope this trend continues.

There are a lot of distractions with Homecoming. Please remind your son that need to continue to study and that football is the reason for everything else.

We have had a couple good weeks of practice but we can still get better. It takes 44 players to have an effective practice so we need everyone if we are going to get better as a football team. While we started the football season with 51 players on the roster we have never had more than 43 dressed and participating at a single practice.

Weekly Theme - Humility
Romans 15:5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

High School Week 5 Schedule
Monday 7:00 AM film in the field house
Monday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads) – JV players will go to 6:20
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell) JV Game at Home against Fort Bend at 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 Home Game against Bay Area

JV Team
On Tuesday we are planning to release the varsity players early and keep the JV players for an extra ten minutes to get a little more organized for the JV game on Thursday. The JV teams we play actually practice together most of the week. We don’t have enough players to do that and just need a few extra minutes to get organized before this Thursdays game.

Homecoming
Make plans to come out and tail gate before the game. The Junior and Senior classes will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs along with other food as a class fundraiser.

Football For Moms
We will have a Football for Moms class. I am still working on the date and will be sending out more information.

Football Media Guide
You will be able to pick up a copy of the 2010 Football Media Guide on Friday night at homecoming for just $3. It is already available on the website.

Film
Scout film for this week and the game film from Canyon Creek are on the internet. Please have your son take a few minutes to watch them. Even if they did not play in the game they can learn a lot by watching film with the coaches on Monday morning in the field house.

Middle School information
The A team bounced back to get a great win last Thursday. I enjoyed watching numerous players make some big time plays. From a distance I have been able to see steady improvement and that is exactly what MS football needs to be about. The B team will travel up to the Conroe area to play a new school in Alpha Omega and the A team will get to play on Field Turf at Fort Bend this week. Your son does not need anything special to play on Field Turf. They will use regular cleats just like they do on grass.

Middle School Week 5 Schedule
Monday – 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday – 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) (A team players only)
Tuesday—MS B game at Alpha Omega at 5:00 PM the bus will leave at 2:45 PM
Wednesday – 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday – MS A game at Fort Bend Baptist at 4:30 PM the bus will leave at 3:00 PM

Football Week 4

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:16:51 GMT

There is a difficult line between providing a challenge that forces us to compete and destroying our confidence. Our confidence has certainly taken a beating in the last 3 weeks so please encourage your son to stick with it and focus on team goals as we approach district play. If you look at schedules and scores across the state you will find that very few teams have played a schedule near as difficult as ours. Here are a few scores from the last couple weeks that might provide a little insight:

Fort Bend Baptist 38 Bay Area 0
Westbury 29 Bullard Brook Hill 18 (I watched this game and Brook Hill does have key injuries but it was 29 – 6 when I left in the 3rd quarter)
Pantego 35 Canyon Creek Richardson 6 (Pantego is in our division and defeated Bay Area in the playoffs last year)
Faith West 47 Bryan St. Joseph 6
Brazos Christian 31 Bryan St. Joseph 7
Woodlands Christian 34 Faith West 23

Weekly Theme - Rebuilding
Nehemiah 2:20 “I answered them by saying, ‘The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding…’”

High School Week 4 Schedule
Monday 7:00 AM film in the field house
Monday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday 7:30 Home Game against Canyon Creek Richardson

JV Game
Brazos Christian has had too many injuries to play a JV game this year. I am working to replace the game and have a few options. The next JV game will be on Thursday 9/30 against Fort Bend Baptist.

Middle School Week 4 Schedule Monday – 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday – 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday – 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday – Two Home Games MS B at 4:00 PM against St. Cecilia and MS A against Salem Trinity at 6:00 PM

Practice Clothing
Your son should have his practice clothing, if not he needs to see the coaches after practice.

Friday Night is Elementary Night
The first 100 elementary kids to enter with a paying adult (season tickets count) will get a free t-shirt. The junior pep squad will perform and we will have some special events for elementary kids at half time.

Homecoming
Make plans to come out and tail gate before the game.

Football For Moms
Last year I did a 2 hour class for moms that went over the basics of football and I am planning to offer it again this year if there is enough interest. We will go over the basics and let you see it on film so you have a better understanding when you watch your son play. It will either be on a Saturday afternoon or a Thursday evening. If you are interested please send me an email so I can get an idea of a head count.

Football Week 3

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:06:04 GMT

“A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose - a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.” –John Maxwell

We did some great things on defense and I know the potential that we have on offense. We are closing the gap as a team and there were certainly some great individual efforts like Dan Crozier at outside linebacker, Michael Boyd, Troy Mason and Ben Bennett playing corner, our defensive line and many players on special teams.

“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:30-31

Weekly Theme - Passion
Revelation 3:16 “So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”

High School Week 2 Schedule
Monday 7:00 AM film in the field house
Monday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell) Pictures-Blue Uniform
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday 5:00 PM JV Game at home against Second Baptist
Friday- Away Game against Second Baptist at 6:00 PM Bus leaves at 3:30 (There is no school but your son should not stay up late on Thursday or sleep in past 9 am on Friday. They should be at school at 3 and will NOT be feed a pregame meal this week.)

JV Roster
There may be a few changes to the JV roster depending on injuries and academics. If your son played in the last game he should plan to play in this one. We will let the players know for sure on Tuesday.

Team Pictures
There will be pictures on Wednesday rain or shine. Players will need to wear their blue uniform.

Practice Clothing
Almost everyone got a shirt last week and the shorts are in. We will begin to give them out to the payers on Monday.

Game Film
Both the Westbury game and scout film for Second Baptist is on the website for your son to watch. I would prefer that they do this as opposed to video games and TV. It really does help them perform at a higher level.

Middle School Week 3 Information

The rain made for a tough week but we should have clear skies and an opportunity to play the first MS B game. While I know we would like to play a game every week the more practice time younger players get the better they are in the long run. So I hope to see a great week of practice for the A team.

Middle School Week 2 Schedule
Monday – 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday – 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) A team players only
Tuesday – B team game at 4:30 PM at Salem Trinity. Bus leaves at 3:00PM
Wednesday – 3:45 to 5:30 PM Pictures
Thursday – 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)

Pictures
There will be pictures on Wednesday rain or shine. Players will need to wear their blue uniform.

Game Pictures
I know that many of you take pictures during the middle school games. I could use more for the website so if you have some good ones please send them to me.

Practice Clothing
We did not get practice clothing handed out last week with the weather but we will do it on Monday at the end of practice.

Uniforms
There are way too many middle school uniforms in the locker room. They are to be taken home after every game, washed and stored at home, not wedged in lockers or left on sweaty shoulder pads. This shortens the life of the uniform and the shoulder pad.

Football Week 2

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:00:05 GMT

“We play with enthusiasm and recklessness. We aren’t afraid to lose. If we win, great. But win or lose, it is the competition that gives us pleasure.” -- Joe Paterno

Friday was a tough night but I know we will learn from it and be better for it. Our schedule is tough for a reason. We want to be the best team we can be not simply have a great record.

“Losing is only temporary and not all encompassing. You must simply study it, learn from it, and try hard not to lose the same way again. Then you must have the self-control to forget about it.” -- John Wooden

Weekly Theme - Overcoming Adversity
Romans 8:18 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Week 2 High School Schedule
Monday 3:00 to 4:00 film 4:10 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday 3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday- Away Game against Westbury Christian at 7:00 PM Bus leaves at 3:50
Saturday – JV Game at Brazos Christian-This is still tentative and may be moved to later in the season. As soon as I know I will let you know.

Week 2 Middle School Schedule
Monday – 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads) B team players only
Tuesday – 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads) A team players only
Tuesday – B team game at 5:00 PM at home (We will wear white for this game)
Wednesday – 3:45 to 5:30 PM
Thursday – A team game at Bay Area at 5:00 PM Bus leaves at 2:45

High School Labor Day Practice
While there is no penalty for missing the practice on Labor Day it is important for our preparation for Friday. Most of our mistakes on Friday were mental and repetition in practice is the only way to address those mistakes. I simply ask that if your family is in town that your son makes an effort to attend practice.

Middle School Labor Day Practice
While there is no penalty for missing the practice on Labor Day it will make a big difference for the first B team game on Tuesday. A team only players will have Monday off.

Practice Clothing
I have the shirts and most of the shorts. We will begin to give them out to the payers on Monday. I think the shirts were worth the wait this year and the HS shorts have pockets. Middle School clothing will be given out on Wednesday.

Booster Club
You can still join the booster club and get one of those replica jerseys that several of our fans were wearing on Friday night. www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Football-Booster-Club.cfm

Football Week 1

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:27:52 GMT

It was a great start to the football season with both the varsity and MS programs picking up wins. I was very pleased with the speed at which we played the game, our effort and how we hit. We certainly have things to work on and improve and most football teams make their biggest improvements between their first and second games.

Coach Gentry is a little sore but was ready to get back in the game. He was at our meeting and back to work Saturday morning.

Weekly Theme - Unity
Romans 15:5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

High School Week 1 Schedule
Monday, August 30-3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 31- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, September 1-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell) Pictures right after school in blue uniform
Thursday, September 2-3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell) JV Game at Home against Northland at 6 PM*
Friday, September 3- Away Game against Northland Christian at 7:00 PM Bus leaves at 4:35

*High School JV players will practice with the full team until 4:45 and then dress for the JV game.

Middle School Week 1 Schedule
Monday, August 30-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 31- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, September 1-3:45 to 5:30 PM Pictures (Blue Game Uniform )
Thursday, September 2-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)

Game Film for High School
We will watch game film as a team starting at 7 AM in the field house. Brazos Christian game film will be up on our website later today. Scout film for Northland has already been uploaded to the website for your son to watch.

Uniforms
I have had to pick up some nice uniforms off the floor and out of lockers the last two weeks. Please make sure your son is taking care of his responsibility to be a good steward of his uniform.

Team Pictures
We will take team pictures right after school on Wednesday. We will wear our home (blue) game uniform for the pictures. Once the pictures are done we will practice until 5:30. Because the MS does not have a game this week HS will go first. Pictures always take longer than expected but if they get done early they will practice until the regular end of practice at 5:30.

Labor Day Practice
We will have high school and middle school B team practice in the afternoon on Monday, September 1 starting at 3:45 like a regular after school practice. A team only players will have Monday off.

You Can Do One More

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:08:51 GMT

One of my favorite football traditions at Cypress Christian took place today. We push the team to the limit to see just what they are made of because I believe you can always do one more. Life will be much tougher than an individual football practice at some point for everyone of our players they will be at a point where they simply want to quit. It is my desire that they will be prepared for that day because they will have a mindset that no matter how tough things get they can stand on the rock of Christ Jesus and do one more. Players kept coming back to the line tonight committed to do one more time and time again until we as coaches finally walk the line and shake each players hand with words of encouragement about the season. We cannot control where we start but we can control how we finish and today was a great day to see us finish as a team. Today was the end of the beginning of the 2010 season. While we are all excited about what is in store it was also an emotional day as we close a chapter of our lives and look to the next.

Football Week 0

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:07:32 GMT

It is finally time to play a real game. I was very pleased with what I saw on Friday night in Fort Bend. We are really playing some great defense. Our offense is a little banged up in a few key spots but we are certainly ahead of last year and I am anticipating a great deal of improvement in the next few weeks. The MS will start out with a tough opponent but I would not have it any other way. They have made a lot of progress since the first scrimmage and they will continue to close the gap as the season goes along.

Weekly Theme - Sacrifice
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

High School Week 0 Schedule
Monday, August 23-3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 24- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, August 25-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, August 26-3:45 to 5:15 PM (Half Shell)
Friday, August 27- Home Game against Brazos Christian at 7:30 PM

Brazos Christian JV Game
We will play Brazos Christian in a JV game but it will not be this Saturday. I am expecting the Westbury to cancel our JV game and if that is the case we will play Brazos Christian on 9/11 otherwise it will be later in the season.

Middle School Week 0 Schedule

Monday, August 23-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 24- 3:45 to 5:45 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, August 25-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, August 26-Game at Northland at 5:00 PM Bus will leave at 3:40

Football Parent Meeting
I have uploaded a new version of the parent handout with a few corrections to the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Parents.cfm. There are simply too many things that need to be updated every season.

Season tickets
If you have purchased season tickets they will be available at the gate on Friday. If you have not there is still time. www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm

Loving Your Teammate

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:08:25 GMT

We talk about love a lot as a football program and today I saw a great example. We want to love our teammates in order to make them better. We want them to be better football players, better students, better friends, better men and most importantly better Christians. Football is a game of hard hits and we have seen a lot in the past few weeks. When you play against your own teammates in practice you tend to let up and not play all out. Not hitting as hard as we can does not make our teammates better. We encourage our defense to make big hits in practice and last week I encourage our offense to thank them for it when they do. If our receivers learn to take big hits in practice they will make big plays on Friday and today we did just that. Troy Mason went across the middle, his brother put the ball right on him and Kyle Moon brought one tremendous hit. Troy caught the ball, jumped up, gave Kyle a high five and thanked him for a great hit. This happened two more times with the same players and by that time it was contagious. We made it a great day today and it was all related to two players loving each other enough to do the hard work of making each other better.

Football Week -1

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:40:44 GMT

I saw some good things at both the high school and middle school scrimmage. I believe that both teams are much further along than they were at this point last year. We are always looking to close the gap between our potential and our performance and will continue to improve at all levels throughout the season.

High School Week -1 Schedule
Monday, August 16-3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads) (Parent meeting in the gym at 7:00)
Tuesday, August 17- 3:45 to 6:10 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, August 18-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell)
Thursday, August 19-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Half Shell) (Football parent meeting in the grandstand at 5:30)
Friday, August 20- Scrimmage at Fort bend Baptist at 7:00 PM (Bus leaves at 4:30)

Middle School Week -1 Schedule
Monday, August 16-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads) (Parent meeting in the gym at 7:00)
Tuesday, August 17- 3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads)
Wednesday, August 18-3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)
Thursday, August 19-3:45 to 6:00 PM (Full Pads) (Football parent meeting in the grandstand at 6:00)
Friday, August 20- 3:45 to 5:30 PM (Full Pads)-This will be the last Friday Practice for middle school.

Football Parent Meeting
Thursday we will have a football parent meeting at 5:30 for HS and 6:00 for MS in the grandstand to go over some basic information about the season. Please plan to attend as this meeting is a great time to answer a lot of questions that are often asked of the coaches throughout the season. If you have not already had an opportunity to sign up for the various volunteer opportunities that we need help with throughout the season you will have another opportunity. We are only asking everyone to serve 3 times and many of the opportunities do not require you to miss any part of the game.

Away Game Travel
Football players do not go home after school on game days. Your son will be feed a meal after school and then we will load the bus and leave. It is our goal to arrive at least two hours before kickoff when playing a road game.

Season Tickets
We are getting close to selling out so order today at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm. Season tickets are good for all home games at any level. 10% of all season ticket sales go to the school benevolence fund and another 10% goes to the general athletic booster account so you are helping more than just football.

Practice Clothing
Our practice clothing really will be in this week. Your son will receive a pair of shorts and a shirt. They should wear this clothing for practice and team functions.

Football Week -2

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:45:31 GMT

We had a great first week of practice with the high school and we are much further along than we were at this point last year. It has been exciting to see players rise up to new challenges, excel at new positions, and come together as a team. I am sure your son is sore and tired but that is normal and will continue for another week or so before their body gets fully adjusted to football. The best thing to do for injuries is to put ice on them and have your son talk with Coach Van Pelt at practice.

Middle school football will start this week. We are looking forward to a great middle school season with 40 football players and the largest 8th grade class we have ever had. If you are new to football you may have a lot of questions and we will have a parent meeting during the first full week of school. I will be at the end of the middle school practice tomorrow and available to answer questions. They will wear cleats, shorts and t-shirts tomorrow along with their helmet.

Thank you for the great turnout at the kickoff party. Football is certainly about building community and we want to continue to build a great tradition around football at Cypress Christian. I hope you make plans to bring friends and family out every Friday night.

Weekly Theme - Building a Foundation
Psalms 18:2a “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”
Matthew 16:18 “…on this rock I will build my church

High School Week -2 Schedule
Monday, August 9-3:30 to 7:00 pm (Full Pads)
Tuesday, August 10- 3:30 to 7:00 pm (Full Pads)
Wednesday, August 11-3:30 to 5:30 pm (Full Pads)
Thursday, August 12-Scrimmage at 4:30 at home against Lutheran North
Friday, August 13- 4:00 to 5:30 pm (Helmet)
Saturday, August 14-8:00 to 10:00 am (Full Pads)

Middle School Week -2 Schedule
Monday, August 9-6:00 to 8:00 pm (Helmet)
Tuesday, August 10- 6:00 to 8:00 pm (Helmet)
Wednesday, August 11-3:30 to 5:30 pm (Helmet and Shoulder Pads)
Thursday, August 12-4:00 to 6:00 pm (Full Pads)
Friday, August 13- 4:00 to 5:30 pm (Full Pads)

Football Booster club
Season tickets, coaches shirts, replica jersey, team autographed football, annual dinner, car decals, media guide, highlight DVD, membership in the general booster club, other benefits and the satisfaction that you are helping the whole school as 10% of your gift goes to the school benevolence fund and another 10% goes to the general athletic booster account. To join today or for more details go to www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Football-Booster-Club.cfm

Season tickets
We will sell a lot of season tickets at Blue and White night so reserve your seats today. It is possible that we could sell out, which would certainly be a nice problem to have. 10% of all season ticket sales go to the school benevolence fund and another 10% goes to the general athletic booster account so you are helping more than just football. www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Tickets1.cfm

Blue and White Night
The annual school kickoff party will be Friday night starting at 5:30 in the gym. You can purchase your dinner tickets at www.CypressChristian.org/Parents/Blue-and-White-Dinner-Reservation.cfm.

High school will simply be watching film at practice so your son can go straight from practice to the event. They are welcome to wear their new uniforms and will be introduced at the event. Middle school players will not have time to go home after practice. We are planning to issue them their uniform so that they can wear it. We have had to order more uniforms and they are not in yet so this may not be possible.

Practice Clothing
Our practice clothing should be in this week. Your son will receive a pair of shorts and a shirt. They should wear this clothing for practice and team functions.

HS Football Week -3

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:36:31 GMT

August is here and it is time for football. I could not be more excited about the next five months. This is week -3. Our first game will be played week 0 and I have no idea why we do it this way in Texas. The schedule for the first week and other important information follows. A date has not yet been determined but we will be having a football parent meeting at the end of one of the practices that will probably answer some questions you might have. It will probably be next week so if you have any questions prior to that do not hesitate to ask.

We come off the field from 5:30 to 6:00 each night to talk about one of our nine principles for building men. It would be good for your son to have a snack like trail mix at that time. They will get plenty of water and Gatorade throughout practice. It will be hot but we will take good care of them.

Weekly Theme
Purpose
Acts 17:26b “He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.”
Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Week -3 Schedule
Monday, August 2-8:00 to 10:00 am# and 3:30 to 7:00 pm (Helmet Only)*
Tuesday, August 3-8:00 to 10:00 am# and 3:30 to 7:00 pm (Helmet Only)*
Wednesday, August 4-8:00 to 10:00 am# and 3:30 to 7:00 pm (Helmet Only)*
Thursday, August 5-8:00 to 10:00 am# and 3:30 to 7:00 pm (Full Pads)^
Friday, August 6-8:00 to 10:00 am# and 3:30 to 7:00 pm (Full Pads)^
Saturday, August 7-8:00 to 10:00 am (Full Pads)

Practice Clothing (Your son should have cleats for all practices)
#This practice will be in the weight room and on the track so tennis shoes will be needed
*Your son needs shorts and t-shirt for Helmet Only practices. Our practice clothing will not be in until the following week.
^Your son should always have an extra pair of shorts in his locker as we will probably wear shorts for the 6 to 7 part of practice on Thursday and Friday.

Texans Practice
Next week we are planning to take the team to a Texans practice. This is optional but a great opportunity. As a staff we have been to several practices this year and have learned a lot of good things. We will take the bus from the school and will probably need to leave at about 7 am. We will return back to school at about lunch time. There will not be morning practices next week. When all the details are set I will send out more information.

Kickoff party
The football kickoff party will be held in the stadium at CCS on Saturday, August 7 at 6 pm. It will be a bring your own pizza pot luck. If you do not want to pick up your favorite pizza on the way you can bring $10 per family and we will order from Gattis when everyone arrives. The kickoff party is a great time to meet coaches, players and parents. We will introduce players and talk briefly about the season.

There are many volunteers that are needed to make football possible on Friday nights. If everyone takes a turn that amount of work is pretty limited and rarely do you miss any of the action. More information about the volunteer opportunities and signup sheets will be available at the kickoff party.

Forms
Your son will need 4 forms filled out and turned into the Cindy Wilhite. I would like to have all of these turned in by the first practice. See the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Forms.cfm for more details.

Support the Football Program
Season ticket, football booster club and sponsorship information is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Support.cfm

New Uniforms Have Arrived

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:12:11 GMT

When you hold one in your hand it will over deliver. It should be a good year if we play as good as we look. Here is a look at them on a real live future player. Click here for another picture.

New Uniforms

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:27:33 GMT

The new uniforms and decals have both shipped and should be on campus this week. If you have not yet seen them you can check them out on the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/The-Look.cfm

Your son can try one on for the first time at our team meeting Sunday night at 6pm in the field house.

Just 5 days to go.

Meet the Varsity Staff Night

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:52:00 GMT

We have three new varsity coaches that will be joining the staff for the 2010 season and I want to encourage you to come out to meet them and the rest of the staff tomorrow night at Goode Company Bar-B-Q. When you go through the line and purchase your food mention Cypress Christian and 10% of your purchase will go back to the school. Even if you do not want any Bar-B-Q you can come out and join us is in the banquet room starting at 6 pm. There is no form program. I will simply introduce the coaches once everyone has arrived and allow for plenty of time to fellowship. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the booster club and purchase season tickets. Goode Company is located on the 290 feeder road just north of 1960.

Cypress Christian Football 2010 Varsity Staff
Returning Staff
Jacob Spenn - Wide Receivers
Devin Powers – Linebackers
Tim Honeycutt – Offensive Line
Wes Van Pelt - Quarterbacks
New Staff
Bobby Gentry – Defensive Line (MS History Teacher)
Chris Laidlaw – Running Backs (HS History Teacher)
William Fields – Defensive Backs

There are no official workouts this week. We will have a team meeting Sunday night at 6 pm. Thursday night the seniors and I will spend the night at The Core starting at 7pm. Practice starts with equipment handout at 8 am August 2.

Warrior Football (HS and MS) - July 19

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:01:53 GMT

Last 7 on 7-July 20 5:00 to 6:30 pm at CCS (High School Only)
This is the last 7 on 7 before the start of practice. We were able to get some good things done last week and once again will need all of our players as we continue to make changes on defense and add new plays on offense.

Workday
This Saturday (July 24) from 9 am to Noon we will be working on our facilities to get ready for the season. The list includes everything from painting and pulling weeds to organizing equipment and carpentry work. While the kids are good help it would be great to have parents as well. I will send out a few more specifics later in the week.

Meet the Staff Night (High School Only)
We have several new faces on the coaching staff for next season and I want you to have an opportunity to meet them before the first practice. We will be at Goode Company BBQ (Just North of 1960 on 290) on Tuesday July 27 at 6pm. Don’t forget to mention CCS when you get your food and Goode-n-Company will donate 10% to the school. There will be no formal program just an opportunity to meet coaches and talk about the season.

Senior Retreat
The seniors and I will be spending the night at The Core (Willowbrook Church’s Youth Building) on Thursday, July 29. We will be talking about leadership, developing Core Covenants for the 2010 team, and setting goals for the season. I will send more details to the seniors later in the week.

High School First Day of Practice
Our first practice will be August 2 at 8am. We will hand out equipment and do a little testing in the weight room and on the track. Your son should be prepared to run the 40 and bench.

MS Equipment Pickup First Day of Practice
The first day of practice is Monday, August 9. Eight graders can pick up their equipment on Friday night August 6 prior to the eight grade lock-in. All other players can pick up equipment starting at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 7.

Kickoff party

The football kickoff party will be held in the stadium at CCS on Saturday, August 7 at 6 pm. It will be a bring your own pizza pot luck. If you do not want to pick up your favorite pizza on the way you can bring $10 per family and we will order from Gattis. The kickoff party is a great time to meet coaches, players and parents. We will introduce players and talk briefly about the season.

Forms

Your son will need 4 forms filled out and turned into the Cindy Wilhite. I would like to have all of these turned in by the first practice. The updated hand book has not been put on the website yet but the others are there at www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Forms.cfm. If you have not gotten a physical there will be one more opportunity for a $15 physical at Body Balance on July 28, www.CypressChristian.org/News/Athletic-Physicals.cfm.

Season ticket, football booster club and sponsorship information is available at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Support.cfm

Just a couple weeks left to go until the official start of the 2010 football season.

High School Warrior Football - July 10

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:44:00 GMT

We are just a few weeks away from the start of the 2010 season.

7 on 7
We will have 7 on 7 at the school from 5 to 6:30 this Tuesday. We are trying to install some new things on defense and offense and it will really help us in the fall if we can get everyone to 7 on 7 this week and next.

Tuesday Morning Workout
This Tuesday morning our workout will be at Velocity Sports. I will transport players from the school if needed but it would be best if they go directly to velocity. The workout will start at 7:45 (players should arrive at 7:30). There is no charge for this workout.

Roster
Parents were emailed a high school roster for next year. Please verify your son’s shirt and short size. I will be ordering clothing at the end of the week.

Football Camps
This week we will be hosting an elementary football camp from 9:30 to 11:30 on Monday and Tuesday and a middle school football camp from 9:30 to 11:30 on Wednesday and Thursday. We have about 50 kids signed up and I will need about 3 to 5 upperclassmen to help each day with the camps.

Physicals
Your son must have a physical before we start practice August 2. You can get an athletic physical from Body Balance for $15 on July 14 or 28. See the website for more details. www.cypresschristian.org/news/Athletic-Physicals.cfm

Equipment
Each player is responsible for his own cleats (style does not matter but we prefer that they be a majority black) and must also purchase a 5 pocket girdle. The girdle runs about $25 unless it has build in pads.

Girdle
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3594015&cp=3077571.3079736.2360713.2366532.2360752&parentPage=family

Practice
We start practice August 2 and our schedule will be as follows. There may be some changes to the morning practice. The times list our on field practice times and your son should be dressed and ready to go 5 minutes prior to the start time. The afternoon practice will contain a break from 5:30 to 6:00 where we talk about Building Godly Men. You can view the full practice schedule including practice attire at www.cypresschristian.org/football/Practice.cfm.

Monday, August 2-8:00 to 10:00 am and 3:30 to 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 3-8:00 to 10:00 am and 3:30 to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 4-8:00 to 10:00 am and 3:30 to 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 5-8:00 to 10:00 am and 3:30 to 7:00 pm
Friday, August 6-8:00 to 10:00 am and 3:30 to 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 7-8:00 to 10:00 am
Monday, August 9- 3:30 to 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 10-3:30 to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 11-3:30 to 5:30 pm
Thursday, August 12-Scrimmage at 4:30 at home against Lutheran North
Friday, August 13-4:00 to 6:00
Saturday, August 14-8:00 to 10:00 am

Middle School Warrior Football - July 10

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:37:40 GMT

We are just a few weeks away from the start of the football season. The first practice will be at 6pm on August 9. A full practice schedule can be found at www.cypresschristian.org/football/Practice.cfm.

Roster
You were emailed a middle school roster for next year. Please verify your son’s shirt and short size and let me know in the next 3 days if there are any changes that need to be made. I will be ordering clothing at the end of the week.

Middle School Football Camp
On Wednesday and Thursday we will have a middle school football camp from 9:30 to 11:30. The camp is non contact and will teach basic skills. The cost is $20 which includes a t-shirt. You can register on line at
www.cypresschristian.org/football/Middle-School-Warrior-Football-Camp-Registration.cfm.

Physicals
Your son must have a physical before we start practice August 9. You can get an athletic physical from Body Balance for $15 on July 14 or 28. See the website for more details. www.cypresschristian.org/news/Athletic-Physicals.cfm

Equipment
Each player is responsible for his own cleats (style does not matter but we prefer that they be a majority black) and must also purchase a 5 pocket girdle and 7 piece pad set. The girdle and pad set run about $35 together. You can get girdles with the pads built in but they will be more expensive. The girdle and pad set could easily last 3 years or longer.

Girdle
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3594015&cp=3077571.3079736.2360713.2366532.2360752&parentPage=family
Pad Set
http://www.academy.com/index.php?page=content&target=products/sports/football/pads&start=0&selectedSKU=0449-00072-0071

All other required practice and game equipment is provided by the school.

Singular Purpose

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:29:47 GMT

While I always appreciate the media coverage we get, it is always interesting and not always what I intended it to be when I gave the interview. Here is a link to a recent article about the upcoming season. http://www.ultimatecyfair.com/2010/06/warriors-have-singular-objective-fall We do have a singular purpose but it has nothing to do with "win the state title," which was something I never said in the interview. Yes I do believe that we will have the best team Cypress Christian has ever had. It will certainly be the largest. I also believe that we have assembled a great coaching staff and will be more prepared for the season than we have ever been in the past. However, winning is simply a bi-product of true success and our "singular purpose" is based on Building Godly Men. We want to build men that will walk with Christ in both tough times and good times, wins and losses, and in playing or sitting on the bench. Our singular purpose is much greater than the score of a football game. After all if you have ever watched a football bounce you will know that anything is possible and many things are outside our control. We cannot always control our circumstances but we can always control how we react to those circumstances.

Warrior Football - July 4

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:52:15 GMT

I hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July and takes time to reflect on the blessing we have that we live in the US. We will have workouts on Monday through Friday this week. Out attendance has been dropping a little so please encourage your son. The summer is the time to learn commitment and hard work that will have great benefits at the end of the season.

7 on 7
We will not have 7 on 7 this Tuesday and I have decided to not enter the private school tournament next weekend. We will have two more 7 on 7 dates at CCS on July 13 and 20 from 5 to 6:30. We will be playing against ourselves and these are critical dates for your son to attend as we prepare for the fall.

Meet the Staff Night
We will have three new coaches on the varsity staff next year which will add about 50 years of coaching experience. I am planning a "Meet the Staff Night" for later in July. You can read a little about Coach Gentry and Coach Laidlaw on the football website at http://www.cypresschristian.org/football/Coaching-Staff.cfm. Both coaches have experience on both sides of the ball so we plan to maximize that experience. Coach Gentry will work with the defensive and offensive line, while Coach Laidlaw will work with the running backs and defensive backs/outside linebackers. A more formal announcement about all three new coaches will be made in a couple weeks.

Clothing Sizes
In the next two weeks I will be ordering our sport packs for the 2010 season. I will be sending out a roster prior to that with size information that I will need you to verify as soon as possible. Getting sizes for 100+ people is not easy so please let me know as soon as possible once that information is sent out.

Practice Starts August 2
We have less than one month to go. Practice starts August 2 and I am still working on the exact schedule but it will probably include a morning workout from 8 to 10 and an afternoon practice like we have done in the past from 3:30 to 7:00. We will practice in the morning on the first two Saturdays, August 7 and 14.

Senior Retreat
On Fridays I talk with our seniors about leadership following the morning workout. I am planning to have some form of a retreat with the seniors at the end of July to continue the conversation on leadership and set goals for the 2010 season. Senior parents please stay tuned for more details.

Warrior Football - June 28

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:07:02 GMT

It is already the last week of June. The official start of the football season is just 35 days away. We start practice on Monday, August 2. Our kickoff party will be held on Saturday night August 7. We will have more details as that event gets closer but it will probably be at the school because the football families can now easily number 300 people with almost 100 players in the program.

7 on 7
We will be going to Fort Bend for 7 on 7 tomorrow (Tuesday). We will be taking the bus and leaving from the school at 3:30. Fort Bend Baptist is feeding everyone after the game so will probably arrive home 30 minutes later but your son will not need dinner.

Texas Private School Coaches Association 7 on 7 Championship July 9-10
I am considering entering CCS in this 7 on 7 tournament. I am already aware of several players that will be out of town this weekend so if your son regularly attends 7 on 7 and will be out of town on July 9-10 please let me know tomorrow. I will try and get a head count tomorrow when we travel to Fort Bend. The registration fee for the tournament is $300 and due on June 30 so I would like to make sure we have numbers before I commit and pay the fee.

Our summer works continue to be well attended. This is what will separate us from other teams and I am excited about the work ethic and number of players (25 to 35) that I am seeing.

If you missed Coaching Your Students Passion it was an incredible night. There is a reason entire states ask Bruce Brown to speak to their parents, coaches and athletes. You can purchase the two booklets that were given out at the event for just $10. More details are available on the website at: http://www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Coaching-Your-Students-Passion.cfm

Warrior Football - June 21

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:51:02 GMT

Coaching Your Student’s Passion – Featuring Bruce Brown
This Thursday Cypress Christian athletics will hold a fundraiser that you do not want to miss. If you like what you see in the football program then you will love this night as I use a tremendous amount of resources from Bruce Brown in our program. I know your son wants you to attend so please invite friends to come with you to hear Bruce Brown at Coaching Your Student's Passion. The price goes up at the door so register today. The website has more information including a promotional video and on-line registration www.CypressChristian.org/Athletics/Coaching-Your-Students-Passion.cfm.

Cypress Christian Football Camp
Your son will get great college coaching instruction and you will both have an opportunity to ask questions of college coaches and get a feel for college athletics. We need participants to be able to hold events like this so have your son bring a friend on Friday. The website has more information including a promotional video and on-line registration www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Warrior-Football-High-School-Camp.cfm.

7 on 7 - Fort Bend Baptist at 5 and 6:30
We need more people to go if we are going to benefit from playing in the league. We will be taking the bus and leaving at 3:30 from school tomorrow. Everyone but offensive and defensive linemen should attend. Your son should know if they need to go or not but feel free to call or email me as needed. Your son should wear his silver/gray football shirt from last year or a gray t-shirt along with shorts and cleats.

Football Booster Club
The first order of booster club clothing will be placed on Monday June 28. If you are signed up prior to June 28 you will be guaranteed to have your coaches shirt and replica jersey (Coaches level and above) for the first scrimmage of the season. The Warriors are going to look great this year so you do not want to miss out. You can join the football booster club online at www.CypressCchristian.org/Football/Football-Booster-Club.cfm. Your Football Booster Club Membership benefits more than just football as 10% of the money raised goes to the general athletic booster and another 10% goes to the schools benevolence fund.

Service Hours
The school needs a little dirt work so send a shovel with your son this week and they can knock out a few of the hours that I am asking them to give to the school after the morning or afternoon workouts.

Even with vacations and camps we continue to have 25 to 30 players working out on a regular basis. It is that work in the summer that pays off the most in November and December.

Warrior Football Summer Information

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:29:55 GMT

7 on 7 - Fort Bend Baptist at 5 and 6:30
We will be taking the bus and leaving at 3:30 tomorrow. Everyone but offensive and defensive linemen should attend. Your son should know if they need to go or not but feel free to call or email me as needed. For the rest of June any days that get rained out will be moved to Thursday of the same week. Your son should wear his silver/gray football shirt from last year or a gray t-shirt along with shorts and cleats.

Bruce Brown/Football Camp
In just under two weeks we will host these two great events. It is my desire to grow both of these events every year and to do that I need your help. I hope you invite friends to come with you to hear Bruce Brown at Coaching Your Student's Passion and encourage your son to bring a couple friends with him to the football camp. Current parents and students are the best marketers of the school so please sign up today and pass the information along to your friends.

Coaching Your Student's Passion video and on-line registration
www.cypresschristian.org/athletics/Coaching-Your-Students-Passion.cfm

Football Camp video and on-line registration
www.cypresschristian.org/football/Warrior-Football-High-School-Camp.cfm

Workouts
We have had an average of 30 players working out every day. These are great numbers but we could almost double them if everyone were to show up. While summer workouts are not required and I am in favor of the various camps and vacations many of our players take, our workouts will have your son in the best shape of his life and be ready for the start of the season. The workouts will help to keep your son from injury during the season and build team unity.

Shelly Patterson is working with several of our athletes on flexibility and core strength. She is also helping football players and me in the college recruiting process. If you are interested in either of these please contact her directly at 281-960-9617.

10 Hours of Service
I have asked every football player to donate 10 hours of labor to the school this summer. We will have several projects starting in the next couple of weeks where your son can earn those hours after the morning workouts doing various needed projects around the school. We have already moved books and furniture. A former coach of mine would always say, "Many hands make light the work!" so be looking for more details in the future.

All Stars
Brandon Galloway and Jacob Reed will be playing in the Texas Private School Coaches Association All Star game this Saturday night in Dallas. www.tpsca.org

It is always a great week to purchase season tickets (www.cypresschristian.org/football/Tickets1.cfm) and join the football booster club (www.cypresschristian.org/football/Football-Booster-Club.cfm). The first day of practice is August 2.

In other football news:
The Big 10 has 12 schools
The PAC 10 has 11 schools
The Big 12 has 10 schools
Why is it that people question the math scores in the USA? At least the Big 12 still exists and tradition and rivalry were saved.

John Wooden

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:57:09 GMT

I do not think their was ever a greater coach. He passed away yesterday at the age of 99. What he did on the court (88 game winning streak and 10 nation titles) is only over shadowed but what he did off the court for his player and God's Kingdom.

"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John Wooden

Here is an article that is worth a few minutes to read. Legendary John Wooden dead at 99

Hardwork

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:35:31 GMT

5 Pull Ups
10 Push Ups
15 Air Squats

All in one minute, every minute for 30 straight minutes. Yes our workouts are crazy hard but what was so exciting is seeing the leadership that got everyone through it as a team.

Summer Workouts

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:42:57 GMT

While it has only been three days. We have averaged over 30 players a day working out and I am sure they are working harder than ever before. I could be taking 20 kids to the Taste of Texas in August which would be a great opportunity to hit them up to be a football sponsor. November and December games are earned in June and July and I certainly like what I am seeing. A lot of things for the 2010 season are falling into place. We will travel to Fort Bend for 7 on 7 this coming Tuesday. For the full summer schedule click here.

Summer Schedule and Information

Sun, 30 May 2010 18:43:03 GMT

Warrior Parents,

Welcome to the 2010 season of Warrior football. It should be an exciting one from every perspective. Our off season training will begin on Tuesday. Everyone will get credit for Memorial Day as I have heard a fair amount of excitement about making all 40 workouts and going to the Taste of Texas. For a complete summer schedule including attendance awards please see the website at www.CypressChristian.org/Football/Off-Season.cfm. One change is that Warrior Wednesday is going to move to Thursday and probably get a new name as a result. We will have 7 on 7 this Tuesday at CCS. Starting June 8 we will be traveling to Fort Bend and will probably need a few drivers.

I will continue to send regular emails but want to encourage you to subscribe to the RSS feed for both the football headlines and the Warrior Link. Each sport has a Warrior Link so you will need to be on the football pages. The Warrior Link is a blog where I will post everything you need to know about the program (which will include the weekly schedule during the season and almost everything that is emailed) and you can always go back and look at old posts. To subscribe just click on the word subscribe above my picture on the Warrior Link or at the bottom of the headlines. When you subscribe to the RSS feed the information will come right into your email or onto your home page depending on how you set it up.

If you missed the parent meeting after the scrimmage or simply need the information again here is what was discussed.

Coaching Your Student’s Passion
I believe that this will be a tremendous event that will be a great encouragement to you as a parent. The speaker will be Bruce Brown and I use a great number of his resources in our football program. I hope you come and make it a point to invite friends and neighbors. You will be benefiting our schools athletic programs and I believe you will benefit greatly as a parent who has the tough job of raising a teenager in todays culture.
June 24 at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $20 ($35 per couple) (Admission includes two Bruce Brown booklets.)

High School Football Camp
June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost: $35 This camp is coached by college coaches from programs that I know personally are like our program at CCS. It is both a basic skills camp for all positions and a recruiting opportunity for the colleges that come to the camp. So far Dordt College, Greenville College, and Taylor University are committed to coming.

Season Tickets
You can purchase or renew your season tickets through the website. A reserved stadium seat for every home football game at any level is just $100. 10% of the ticket revenue goes into the schools benevolence fund and another 10% goes into the general athletic booster account.

Football Booster Club
I personally join each year and this season there are new benefits including a replica game jersey and a reduced cost for the Coach's Club level. 10% of the money raised goes into the schools benevolence fund and another 10% goes into the general athletic booster account. Our budget covers about a third the cost of our program and the rest comes from ticket sales, booster club memberships, and sponsorships.

Football Sponsorships
There are a lot of sponsorship opportunities with football like Field Signs, Media Guide, PA announcements on Friday Nights and Website Opportunities. Your business or one you know of may be interested in this opportunity. This can also be done in conjunction with the schools larger Partners in Education program.

Old Uniforms can still be purchased for $10 each. The new uniforms should arrive in mid June and we will have an event to show them off and take pictures for the media guide.

School Service
I am asking each football player to donate 10 hours of their time to improve our campus over the summer. This will be done in small groups following the morning workouts or on some select workdays. This is a great opportunity to give back to the school as well as show some servant leadership. More details will be provided soon and we will probably start working the second week in June.

Please remember that the first day of practice is August 2 so please take all your vacations prior to that if at all possible.

Texans Practice

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:26:17 GMT

I learned a few things watching the Texans practice today. One is that they get a lot more done without pads than I would think is possible. They waste very little time during a practice. They film three or four angles of everything which would be a big help. We could get a lot more done in our practice if every coach had one or two assistants just to set up drills and catch footballs. How nice would it be to have four full practice fields including one that is indoors. We do have some of the same equipment, the same helmets and I still think we will have nicer uniforms. I also think that coach Kubiak said more to me than he did during the whole practice. Go Warriors!

2010 Spring Game

Sat, 22 May 2010 18:13:15 GMT

An inter-squad scrimmage is always an interesting thing as a head coach because it is not possible to be perfect on both sides of the ball at the same time. Traditionally the defense is usually better during the Spring Game and today was not an exception. I do believe that our own defense will be the best we see all year and I am very pleased with the progress that we are making on both sides of the ball. I believe that we have the potential to be a great football team. We have had the opportunity to have several guest coaches with us in the spring with a tremendous amount of experience (I hope we will have them in the fall as well) and they have also confirmed for me that we have a great deal of talent.

There were several things that I forgot to mention or probably did not make very clear today so please check the website. One thing was regarding the booster club and season tickets which make purchasing high quality equipment and many other aspects of our program possible. I believe in leading by example (another reason the seniors are responsible for the equipment) which is why Bethany and I join the Coach's Club but I also realize that not everyone can afford to do that so please do not feel obligated. There are many other ways that you can serve the football program other than giving money and one that I always appreciate is prayer.

The uniforms are Navy, White, and Columbia Blue like our current ones (the printout looked a little black) and every helmet will be silver. All of our helmets get reconditioned and painted every year. You can still buy an old jersey all summer long and hopefully we will find a few of the missing numbers.

It has been suggested to me that we play the spring game in the evening next year to avoid the heat. Since that suggestion came from a mom of four small children I think I will agree. While it was a little hot it was also a great day and I want to thank everyone for coming out and cheering on the Warriors.

Sping Football is Underway

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:19 GMT

Both high school and middle school have completed there first spring practice. We had a great turnout for both teams and out numbers in the fall could be easily be over 90 players. We might even break the century mark if enrollment for next year continues its rapid pace. If we have a 100 players we might just sell out of season tickets. I am not sure what the lead time is but we will get more chairs installed if that is the case. The players are excited about football and ready to put in the work that is required to make it a great season.

80 Plus

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:06:03 GMT

I know a little about having a lot of kids but today was a whole different story. Over eighty K-5th grade students descended onto to the football field to play with some really big toys, maybe learn some basic skills and hopefully gain a new role model or two. There are always a lot of thank you's from the elementary parents but I love it more for what it does for the HS players.

I love to hear them explain the basics of the drills and learn the names of the little kids. I heard more than one elementary student refer to the HS players as "professionals." I love the opportunity to challenge the HS players to live up to the exceptions and the role models that they are and should be in the eyes of the elementary students. Some of those little kids will be the stars when the current players are coming back for homecoming. I hope that we will continue to build a legacy as a football program and as a school that is continually impacting the next generation.

Fun before Football this Mother's Day

Tue, 04 May 2010 11:14:07 GMT

Bethany and I will be going to see Tim Hawkins this Sunday at 6:30 at the First Colony Church of Christ in Sugar Land, TX. We have seen him in the past and feel he will not disappoint. Tickets are Tickets are $15 and it would be great opportunity for football families to connect.

You can get a preview of Tim at: http://www.timhawkins.net/

Here is the link for tickets.
https://store.tunafishcomedy.com/index.php/timhawkins/tickets/sugar-land-tx-may-9th-6-30pm.html

One warning, you will laugh so hard that your face will hurt the next day.

Elementary Family Fun Day

Mon, 03 May 2010 00:22:46 GMT

Are you ready for some football? This weekend, four Warrior QB's spent two days learning the basic fundamentals of the position and were willing to take on the more important part of "Accepting the Risk of Leadership." We have a team of great leaders and I expect to see a lot of growth in this area during the 2010 season.

One great way to develop leaders is to give of our time to impact the next generation, which we will be doing this Friday from 3:30 to 5:00 on the football field. I need at least 20 players and would love to have several parents at the event. We rotate elementary students through 6 stations that teach them some basic football fundamentals and also provide them with an autographed mini football. Current seniors and other select players will be singing autographs. Players that attend will be able to get their helmet for spring football practice that night and put it in their locker.

New School Athletics Site

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:13:47 GMT

The schools website has been redone which allows us to bring everything from the football website onto the school domain. This is still a work in progress and a few things are still missing but they will all return by the start of the football season. I am excited that we will be able to have the same level of excellence for all sports that we are currently enjoying for football. If you need anything from www.cypresschristianfootball.org it is still there but once all the content gets transfered it will simply redirect people to the new school site.

Spring Football

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:31:39 GMT

Track and Baseball may have just started but Football is just around the corner. Spring practice will begin on May 10 for returning HS players (this includes 8th graders) and May 11 for returning MS players. HS spring practice is full pads and we will play our annual spring game on Saturday May 22 at 10 a.m. MS spring practice is non-contact. If your son is not sure about playing HS football this is the perfect opportunity to check it out. It is a more relaxed environment and we focus on fundamentals and the basics of our offensive and defensive philosophy.

Varsity uniforms will be on sale for $10 after the spring game. This will help to offset the cost of our new uniforms and when we sell everyone of them I will not have to do any laundry. I have had the opportunity to see a sample of our new varsity uniforms and they are simply top of the line at any level.

There has been a lot in the news lately regarding football and concussions. I wanted to let you know that at all levels we do teach proper techniques and fundamentals that should limit the risk of this injury, but it is a contact sport Both in the spring and in the fall I will be personally coaching the first few tackling drills for all players to insure that we learn the basics. I also want to let you know about some equipment changes that we will be making in the fall. The most important defense against a concussion is a players mouthpiece. We will be upgrading the standard mouthpieces that we buy for every player, however I am not planning to replace it when they lose it like we do the less expensive ones. We will also be starting to purchase the next generation of football helmet the Revolution Speed by Riddle. I believe that this is the best helmet on the market. We will eventually replace all our varsity helmets which will allow us to upgrade the MS to our current Revolution helmets. This process will take several years so the highest contact positions and players will be given the newest helmets first. I am committed to equipping our players with the best equipment available both for their safety and to produce the best football players that we can.

We are going to make it a great year. Season ticket and football booster club information for 2010 will be available when spring football practice starts. If you have any questions about football please do not hesitate to contact me.

2010 Varsity Football Schedule

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:32:25 GMT

We want to play the best teams to see just how well we are closing the gap. I do not want to put together a schedule that will result in 10 wins but not challenge our football team to be the best they can be. 2010 will be a challenge as we have upgraded our schedule strength considerably. We will take the field against three Division II teams and face two more in preseason scrimmages.

The season stars at home with the traditional rivalry game against Brazos Christian before hitting the road for three straight road games against Division II opponents, Northland, Westbury and Second Baptist. We return home for the back to back Division IV state champions, Canyon Creek Richardson. District play will open up at home with Bay Area and will also include traditional rival Faith West in place of Pope John Paul the 23rd this year. One final non district game against Evadale, a small public school from close to Beaumont and a final district game at home against Faith West will lead the Warriors into the playoffs for the third straight year.

You can view the complete schedule at www.cypresschristianfootball.org/schedule.php

Football Party

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:33:01 GMT

The football party will be this Sunday at 4PM at the Mitchells. There address 12502 William Dowdell 77429, just about a mile from school at Eldridge and Cypress N. Houston. We will be able to watch the end of the Colts and Jets game that starts at 2 and watch the entire Vikings/Saints game that starts at 5:40.

If you have not already sent me an RSVP please do. We usually have a few parents that hang out and watch the game which is always welcome. If you want to send a snack food it will get eaten but your son does not need to bring anything. We will be having wings.

Highlight Video and Game Film
I will not have all the DVD's copied by Sunday but each player will get a highlight film and pictures/stats DVD. If your son would like full copies of a particular game or even all the games just have them talk to me at school. Once I finish the full highlight DVD for the team I will add the playoff games to the individual highlight films on the web. I will probably set those so they can be downloaded from the website but I can also put it on a DVD for your son.

I added Northland to the schedule on Week 1. It will probably be at Northland this year but that has not yet been determined.

Coach Spenn

Using our Losses

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:40:21 GMT

It is always interesting how God works. I have heard Colt McCoy share his faith after many football games but has never impacted as much as it did this time. I hope we always praise God in all things, as a program, a school, coaches, parents, and players.