Good Morning Lions. This is John Nance, Football Team Dad again. Do you have a high school student looking for a team? Are they needing some great camaraderie and fun? We still have spots open, however, the window is closing. Even if your boys have never played football or any sport before, or they play another sport later in the year, this is the place for them. There is still time for them to join the Lions football program this year. Practices are in full swing now, but we still have some openings. The boys have received their equipment, and we have had some great practices so far preparing for our upcoming scrimmage in Gustine. 

Did you know that there is a state mandated time frame that boys have to wear their helmets and shoulder pads to get used to wearing them. This is done in stages, 3 days for helmets only, 2 days for helmets and pads, then full gear. This is required before any boy can do any contact tackling drills. We follow all rules governed by the CIF, just like this one. The team is currently conducting play walkthroughs, learning drills and working out in the weight room. 

Like I said earlier, even if they have never picked up a football in their life, this is their chance. We teach the fundamentals of the game. We teach advanced tactics. We will show the proper way to "take" a hit, and how to give "it". Our boys have a lot of fun together both on and off the field. Our athletes share meals together weekly, and get together throughout the season for different things. Starting next week, with the start of school, practices will be Mon-Thu 3-6pm with most games on Friday nights. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or come out to practice and meet with me and the coaches. We look forward to having your student join us on the field, and play amongst their classmates. 

John Nance

(209) 404-4863

john.l.nance@gmail.com