Football players are working hard preparing for 2014 season

by Ed DePriest, BFHS Head Football Coach

July 19, 2014

We are about 3 weeks away from the August 11 starting date for the 2014 Badger football season. A solid group of guys have been pretty consistent in the weight room. As we close in on the start of the season, we have been handing out equipment to those who have been coming so that we can hit the ground running on Monday August 11. A couple of important dates that need to be put on the calendar are: Monday August 4: Mandatory Player / Parent Meeting. BFHS Commons at 6:30. Please bring a pen and/or pencil to fill out paperwork. There are several forms that must be completed, including: Insurance, Code of Conduct, Emergency Contact Information, etc… Insurance is required. If you need to purchase school insurance, there will be information available. There will be samples of girdles and practice pants available for purchase. Tuesday August 5: Free Physicals at the Hospital from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Physicals are required of all freshmen, juniors, and any player who did not have a physical last year. Equipment Pick-up: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday August 4: Seniors and Juniors Tuesday August 5: Sophomores Wednesday August 6: Freshmen Due to the numbers of players involved in the Fair during the first week of practice, we will be having meetings, conditioning, etc… from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m on Monday – Thursday. Friday’s practice will be determined based on the fair schedule requirements. Please contact coach DePriest with any questions at ed.depriest@mail.bcsd101.com  or try the school at 267-3149.