A Punt To Start The Year

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Story by Talon Cleveland – Feature Editor

   Girls’ flag football is back and getting ready for the new season. New players participated in a pre-season skills clinic to learn essential skills to help them decide which team they would play on. 

   “Challenges this year are playing together. Last year trying to separate teams evenly was a challenge. This year we are treating it like a football or softball team would. Varsity, JV, and C. The battle to keep them motivated on whatever team is difficult but I believe once we start playing it will not be a problem,” Deron Washington, head coach, said. 

   There were great turnouts at the tryouts with over 80 ladies interested in the team and 60 tried out. The team wants to include as many athletes to help them develop football skills and understanding of the game at a high school level. 

   “We always want to win but we have to teach them properly first. The only time I will say we want to win is when playing the other Lee’s Summit schools,” Washington said. 

   Girls’ Flag Football is a newer sport at LSN and the coaches Washington and Falkenburg want to establish a team with strong sportsmanship and endurance to win. 

    As a coach, I want to inspire them to be a great adult. Lead and motivate. I have to coach flag football differently than I do tackle football, it is a challenge sometimes.

   Tryouts have ended but all ladies are welcome to watch this year and start next year running. This season will end on May 2nd and there is a final 24-team Regional Girls Flag Football tournament held at the Lee’s Summit North Bronco Athletic Complex on May 9th. 

 

Photo courtesy of LSN Flag Football Team -Instagram

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