All The Preparation

LADUE'S FOOTBALL TEAM TRAINS THIS SUMMER TO GET READY FOR NEXT SEASON

Q+A with head football coach David Bryant

By: Lila Goldstein

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Why do you coach football?

I believe football tought me so much about myself and life. So much that it made me want to get into coaching so I could help kids experience those same benefits.

What are your goals during the summer training program?

I want to get all our basic install (plays/schemes) taught. I want to increase the size, strength and speed of our team. And, I want to grow the bond of the team overall.

What is a difficulty during summer training?

The hardest thing is scheduling. Between workingaround the heat, travel and players jobs there is no perfect way about it.

What is the most rewarding part of summer training?

The moment the coached and players recognize we have a team. Not in terms of talent, but a cohesive unit. It’s not a date, more of a feeling.

sumMer Training schedule

Must Needs

Important Equipment For Summer Training

"Definitley the helmet. The helmet is important for protecting your cranium and getting used to your sensed with it on."

Boston Lee, 12

"I would say cleats. Without cleats it's tough to train because wearing normal shoes on turf makes you slip so you can't cut or run as well."

Beau Dolan , 11

"I would say our fiveman sled that we have because it helps o-line men for blocking."

Bryan Bailey, 9