Upland football coach Tim Salter was not in attendance at last week’s 62-7 loss to Mater Dei and is not sure whether or not he will be at his school this Friday when the Highlanders (2-2) take on Temecula Great Oak (2-1).
Salter slipped and fell while at school the Monday before the Mater Dei game, breaking his fibula. He didn’t know the injury was that bad but sought medical attention after practice on Monday.
He had planned on going to the game but being on the sidelines was not an option because of the chance of getting run into. The stadium is an older one without an elevator so taking it in from the press box was not an option either.
“I really felt bad for the kids,” Salter said of the loss and being completely overwhelmed. “I really did want to be there.”
There are a myriad of issues, particularly with workman’s compensation so until all that paperwork and red tape are taken care of Salter is having to stay away from practice.
His assistants tape practice and he watches via I-pad and he is in close communication with them. He says it also helps having a veteran staff with many assistants who have been with him most of his tenure.
He had a cast put on today which replaced a soft cast.
“It was just one of those things,” he said. “The team is in good hands and I trust my assistants. It’s just tough not being there like I would like.”
