FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE
WHAT TO EXPECT
Those who have participated in Newfound Football know generally what to expect that first day, and first week, of practice. Your coaches will advise you on what equipment, if any, to bring to practice the first day.
The first week is spent on physical conditioning and acclimation to the weather and the equipment. Football players would be well advised to get plenty of exercise during the summer months, especially out in the sun. It is very hot in August, and if you have been spending the summer in the air conditioning, being a couch potato, you are going to have a difficult time getting used to the heat.
A portion of the first day of practice will be filled with administrative and welcoming duties. You will meet your coaches and fellow players, and learn the philosophy of your team. Your coaches may discuss a number of other items as well.
Bring plenty of water to practice. You will water breaks during practice. Also, don't bring any glass bottles or containers. You can pick up small-insulated personal water coolers for very little money. Or bring water in a plastic jug. But remember, NO GLASS OF ANY TYPE.
Parents, we ask that you please refrain from contact with your child during practice times unless it is at the coach's requests. This is to help your child become familiar with the coach and the game of football. There will be bumps and bruises to attend to, that's a given, please let the Coach deal with the little things. If an injury is serious enough, the Coach will contact you to assist. We invite the parents to please watch practice, we have found in the past that for some it is easier to drop them off and return shortly before practice is over.
