Greetings Cougar Football Family,

Happy New Year! I hope that the new year finds you safe and well. Below you will find important information and a link to a calendar for the 2022 off-season, summer and season. I hope that these dates and times stay the same, but as well all know in these times everything is subject to change.

• Thursday the 27th at 6:30 pm will be the first meeting of the Touchdown Club. The purpose of the Touchdown Club is very similar to that of a PTO/PTA. It is a parent group that works with the head coach to plan events for players and to support the program. All parents are invited to attend the first meeting. It will be done via zoom and I will be going into greater detail about the goals and the different ways interested parents can serve. The meeting info is below underneath the link for the calendar.

• Lifting will resume next week for any player not in a winter sport. Lifting is on Mon/Tue/Thu - either in the morning or afternoon (see the calendar). It is very, very important that players not in a sport attend lifting. FRESHMEN PARENTS - please encourage your son to attend lifting sessions. Freshmen are often hesitant to start lifting, but we provide an instructional atmosphere with a lot of support and encouragement. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

• Important note about the calendar - AUGUST 8th IS THE OFFICIAL BEGINNING OF THE SEASON. Starting this day players must be in attendance. The Illinois High School Association requires players to have 12 practices before they are eligible for the first game. Please schedule any vacations before this date. If at all possible, please schedule vacation for the weeks we are not in summer camp.

As always, please contact me with any questions, concerns or suggestions.

Go Cougars!

Coach Bicker