False Limitations
Henry Ford gave this world the V8 engine. He did not have much formal education. In fact, he did not go to school beyond the age of 14. He was intelligent enough to know there had to be a V8 engine but he was ignorant and didn't know how to build it. So he asked all his highly qualified, educated people to build one. But they told him what could be done and what couldn't. According to them, a V8 was an impossibility. But Henry Ford insisted on having his V8. A few months later he asked his people if they had the V8 and they replied, "We know what can be done and we also know what cannot be done and V8 is an impossibility." This went on for many months and still Henry Ford said, "I want my V8." And shortly thereafter the same people produced his V8 engine. How come? They let their imagination run beyond academic limitation.

Education teaches us what can be done and sometimes also teaches us false limitations.It teaches us what we can do and also teaches us what we cannot do.
THE BUMBLEBEE 

According to scientists, the bumblebee's body is too heavy and its wing span too small. Aerodynamically, the bumblebee cannot fly. But the bumblebee doesn't know that and it keeps flying.


When you don't know your limitations, you go out and surprise yourself. In hindsight, you wonder if you had any limitations. The only limitations a person has are those that are self-imposed. Don't let education put limitations on you.

We're just a few days away from the start of the 2013 football season!

These are exciting times for HSP Football as we continue the physical and mental preparation that our players started during the off-season for "Building A Champion."

On next Monday, July 22nd, players who have been fitted for helmets should arrive at the gymnasium for practice by 7:30 AM.  Any players who still require a helmet fitting for the 2013 season should arrive by 7:15 AM in order to receive a helmet.

All players should wear athletic gear and bring sneakers or running shoes.

We will work from 8:00 AM to 12 Noon, and players will be expected to remain on campus grounds throughout the entire practice daily including break times.

REMEMBER to HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE before, during, and after each practice.

Our first game is on August 15th!  THE TIME IS NOW!

C-PRIDE!

2013 Dates to Remember:








Spring Football Practice – In Review
April 29th through May 3rd 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3:45 – 6:15

Parents,

Thank you for making it possible for us to conduct a fun and productive Spring practice last week!

With just a few hours each day we were able to develop some practice routines; teach some basic football skills; welcome new and returning players to the program; guzzle down some tasty Muscle Milk Protein drinks; and crown the 1st ever CougarBall Spring Football Champion!  

Parents and all in attendance for practice were able to get a glimpse into the HSP Cougars Football program.  While our schedules will remain very similar for Fall Football practice, the rise in Summer temperatures, the intensity of our effort on the field; involvement of our coaching staff; and sense of urgency and level of commitment will rise significantly.

Our staff is looking forward to a productive and fun Summer and Fall of FOOTBALL, and we are so happy to have you along for the ride!

Thank you for your commitment to Holy Spirit Preparatory School Football!

Sincerely,


Andre Taylor
Holy Spirit Preparatory School - Head Football Coach 

Weekly Workouts in the Weight Room  
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 3:45 – 5:15 (earlier if you do not have tutorials to attend).  Wednesday & Friday are available as make-up days.  Lunch time is another time when players can get in the weight room when afterschool does not fit the schedule.

Summer Workouts
We will continue to workout throughout the Summer on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5 - 7PM.  Players will devote time to weightlifting as well as agilities, speed work, and position specific exercises.  Attendance is expected AND WILL BE MONITORED.

Football Practice
July 22nd – Varsity Football Practice Starts 
(1st Game August 16th)
We will practice in the morning from 9-12 AM Mon - Friday and 8-10AM on Saturday for the first two weeks.

July 29th – Junior High Football Practice Starts (Tentative)


A note from Coach Taylor: 

Young MEN are ACCOUNTABLE; to each other, to parents, to friends, to teachers, to themselves (wants, needs, and desires).  Be ACCOUNTABLE for YOUR behavior.  No excuses for why you CANNOT do something.  Plan ahead, commit to your plan, and MAKE A WAY!

“Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves”
-Bill Hodgin

We are deep into the Off-Season and a number of HSP Cougar Football players are taking on the challenge of "Building A Champion."

By "paying the price" these young men are showing a level of dedication and devotion to our team that cannot be coached.

Our coaching staff stands proud of the commitment to the TEAM made by these players who are "finding a way" in spite of full academic, athletic, and social schedules.

C-PRIDE!

Tomorrow, Thursday 3/14/2013, at 3:30 Coach Kennedy will work with the Quarterbacks, Receivers and Running Backs.  

Be sure to come prepared by bringing workout gear and cleats.

If anyone has borrowed footballs, please return those balls tomorrow.

We are looking forward to all who are able to join us on the field at 3:30.  We will utilize the Upper/Lower field depending on availability.

“Building Young Men of Character & Integrity”











Build: 
-to mold, form, or create

Men:
-plural of man - an adult male person, as distinguished from a boy or a woman.

• man up:  Informal.  -to act in a typically masculine way, as in taking responsibility or making tough decisions: He should man up and meet the challenge.

Character:
-one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual
-moral excellence and firmness
-qualities of honesty courage, or the like

Integrity:
-adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty
-the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished
- firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values: incorruptibility


On Character:

1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

Romans 5:1-4 (NIV)
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we  have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,  through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.  Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  perseverance, character; and character, hope.  And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

On Integrity:

Psalm 41:11-12 (NIV)
I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.    Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.

Psalm 25:21 (NIV)
May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.

Proverbs 10:9 (NIV)
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

2013 Dates to Remember:

Weekly Workouts in the Weight Room:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 3:45 – 5:15 (earlier if you do not have tutorials to attend).  Wednesday & Friday are available as make-up days.  Lunch time is another time when players can get in the weight room when afterschool does not fit the schedule.

April 29th through May 3rd – Spring Football Practice, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3:45 – 6:15

July 22nd – Varsity Football Practice Starts (1st Game August 16th)

July 29th – Junior High Football Practice Starts (Tentative)


A note from Coach Taylor:

Young MEN are ACCOUNTABLE; to each other, to parents, to friends, to teachers, to themselves (wants, needs, and desires).  Be ACCOUNTABLE for YOUR behavior.  No excuses for why you CANNOT do something.  Plan ahead, commit to your plan, and MAKE A WAY!

“Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves”
-Bill Hodgin

Players & Parents, plan ahead for 2013 HSP Cougars Spring Practice.  

As a TEAM we will hit the field together as we approach the Summer break.  We EXPECT ALL football players to be in attendance so it is important that you manage your schedules and plan ahead NOW!

As of today our only Spring practices will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 3:45 - 6:15, 4/29 - 5/3.

We have looked forward to review sports schedules and exam schedules to avoid major conflicts with this practice schedule.

To eliminate the need to use the excuse "I have to study for exams" ALL players are EXPECTED to to be in attendance.  DO NOT PLAN TO CRAM for exams (AP & Final Exams), instead PLAN to STUDY...STARTING NOW!