A couple of things ....
Following its very successful Tournament of Champions passing and
linemen competition won by Lakewood two weekends ago, Santa Fe High
School held its "Young Guns" passing tournament Saturday for junior
varsity and freshmen programs. It was passing only, with no linemen
competition. Twenty schools participated, with St. Bonaventure defeating
Banning for the title. Santa Fe's freshmen's only loss was to Banning.
St. Paul's three-day youth football camp drew 425 participants, a number
that surprised/pleased some observers and helped make the endeavor a
rousing success. Cantwell's "full contact" camp for boys and girls ages
10-14 drew 150 registrants for the first session and more than 100 for
this week's second session. The National Football League's Junior Player
Development program provided the equipment.
While there are some observers who choose to suspect ulterior motives
and personal agendas by those involved in the administration of youth
athletic camps, it must be acknowledged that from the athletes'
standpoint, there is much to be gained.
And that makes the events worthwhile. Accept them for that and be
thankful.
Yes Joe,
The Southeast Div. now consist of the Del Rio, Almont, Pacific,nMiramonte, & San Antonio leagues, it should be fun.
Murray
I was reading one of the sgv blogs and it had an article about the playoff seedings, did cif change some of the southeast teams/leagues????
Roger:
Agree with you 100%. It is all about the kids at these camps. If the kids have a great time and learn something while they are at it, who are we to argue, right?
As an parent I was in attendance at the St. Paul camp. It was well run, the staff was great and most of all the kids had a great weekend and learned a great deal...and as a parent that is what is important.
Murrary,
We just have to admit it. High School Footbal in California is BIG TIME! We have finally escaped the shadows of Texas and Florida High School Football. The sad part about it now is that High School Football has become more like a business now than just fun. Coaches are walking a thin line all over. Kids want to play now and Administrations and Boosters want to WIN NOW!
Coaches are holding clinics to raise money for there programs and to attract athletes. If they are't doing it then some other coach will! No one remembers who took 2nd place!