Happy February Generals!
Another month closer to Football Season! 🥳 Please spread the word to other friends and families that you can find the most up to date information on our website and calendar at www.friendsofgrantfootball.com. If you have any questions please email admin@friendsofgrantfootball.com
Coach Becks Update:
Dear Players - Parents - Coaches and Community Members
Here is some information and updates before we head into March and spring break.
We have had about half of our returning players stop in for their football evaluations - players and parents please make sure we take care of this sooner rather than later. :) We still do not have all players involved in off-season physical development (i.e. - lifting - agility drills - speed work, etc.). Just having weights in your garage or basement or going to lift at a gym on your own is not what we are looking for. Players "should" be in either speed-strength (Beck's class) class, or working with Coach Melson (MSP) or at the very least participating consistently in early bird (6:45 - 8 a.m. M-W-F) football workouts with Coaches Millage and Dyer. Proper training reduces the chance for injury and "owies" during a sports season. Continuing with this training "in-season" is also very important. Given this...we also understand because of the potential limitations to transportation and our school not offering training to freshmen (other than PE) - this need is tough to do for some. However...if it is important - people usually "find a way" if possible.
We will be having a Senior player meeting soon to get everyone on the same page heading into the spring. If a player is not playing baseball (we have the best baseball program in the state!)...then we really want to encourage them to participate in track and field. A player will get the very best training to further their physical development. (All players still playing football in college from Grant HS in the last four years all have participated in track!). Besides track - there are opportunities in LaCrosse and Rugby in the spring as well. We want players competing in multiple sports in the spring.
*Winter visits by college staff to high schools are over...but we have quite a few scheduled visits in the spring to watch our players participate in spring practices (late May to June).
*Look for info on a Spring "Signing Day" coming soon for incoming 8th graders and Grant Youth players.
*The summer 7-7 schedule and Lineman challenges are starting to take shape.
*Good news! We heard from our district that we will be allowed to participate in a team camp and a retreat (overnight)! More information on that is coming soon. (Cost of Team Camp is approximately $235-$250).
*Good luck to our Basketball players and Wrestlers heading into the playoffs - District and State competitions!
If there are any questions - please contact me,
John J. Beck
Grant High School
Head Football Coach
OACA Executive Board
OSAA Executive Board
Cell: 541-414-8803
Thank you to the fabulous John Davenport at Foreyes Photography
If you want to check out some amazing photos of our Generals, check these out!
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Working with Coach Melson- If you are able to and interested in getting extra work in check out the MSP Group Performance Schedule below. Coach Melson has sessions before and after school. MSP is just a few blocks from Grant High School. Visit www.melsonspeedandperformance.com or click the link below for more information.
Grant Youth Football Update-
Grant Youth Football needs YOUR help!! We are looking for coaches and assistant coaches for the 2022 season. GYF is looking at a substantial increase in participation in 2022 and may be adding a JV (7th grade) team, in addition to the 8th grade team. Woohoo!!! The current 6th grade class appears to be doing a really great job recruiting friends for this coming season. Having two teams at this level will ensure more playing time for all. If you have interest in helping coach, or know someone who might, please reach out to youth president, Trent Carpenter at (503) 781-8833.
Last, but certainly not least- everyone's favorite subject- fundraising! Friends of Grant Football is looking for new businesses’ to partner with for this coming Football season. If your business, or another business you know, is looking to support our Generals while getting the added benefit of fabulous marketing (thanks to our awesome live stream crew) reach out to Nikki at 503-750-4094. We can develop a marketing plan that brings success to both parties.
Go Generals!
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