We're through three weeks and our first game is one week away. As exciting as that is, this past week was not as much of a momentum builder as I had hoped. Monday we were off for the holiday and we returned Tuesday with 11 kids at practice, including two new players. One day later we are down two players (one for scholastic discipline and another has changed schools) and only 5 showed up for practice. Tonight we had only 5 again. Several kids were either absent one or both of the past two days or had transportation issues that kept them from practice. I have decided to chalk it all up to the rain we have had recently.
Tomorrow and Monday I have plans to make a last big recruiting push to the 6th-8th graders. I think there are anywhere from 4 to 8 kids that would play if I ask enough times. The 15 players that have been to at least one practice never come all together, so we really need another half dozen or so kids for subs when the games start.
We ordered the jerseys Tuesday and continue to receive support for which we are extremely grateful. We are only about $250 away from having the whole team set of uniforms, shorts and socks paid for completely. Every little bit helps!
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