Hi everyone! A few reminders...
(1) Equipment. If you have NOT turned in your pants, please let me know A.S.A.P. The league has stated that your son will not receive his trophy until the equipment is turned in.
(2) League Trophy Night. Friday, Nov. 14 at Pathways Church in Santee. (Any trophies not picked up will be handed out at the team party).
(3) Team Party. Saturday, Nov. 15, 3:00pm. Please arrive on-time and have your Release Form completed prior to arrival. This will help us get into the playroom much faster so the boys get the entire time to play, not wait in the lobby. PLEASE bring socks for each person planning on playing!
Thanks! See you guys soon!
Melissa
Monday, November 10, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Cowboys,
Congratulations on a SUCCESSFUL 2008 FOOTBALL SEASON! You finished with the Best Football Record in Santee and you qualified for the Playoffs! The Santee Cowboys Flag Black Football Team was one of only 12 teams out of 32 to qualify for the Playoffs. You should be proud of that fact, you earned it!
It takes a special group of YOUNG MEN to finish a season with a 5-3-1 record. You worked hard to improve yourself throughout the season. Good things come to those who work hard.
YOU ARE ALL WINNERS! Believe in yourself. Amazing things can happen, when you Believe in Yourself and Work Together as a TEAM!
At the beginning of this football season, I had a feeling that this TEAM could be something SPECIAL! I had a feeling that this season would be a memorable one! You proved me right!
The coaching staff, your parents, family and friends are extremely proud of how successful you have been this season!
It has been an honor to be your Head Coach!
Sincerely,
Head Coach Ron Griffin, Jr.
ps- Hopefully, I will have the honor and privilege to coach you once again in the future.
One more time this season, "WORK HARD, PLAY HARD, WE ARE COWBOYS!!!"
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If you haven't already turned in your pants, please do so Wed. or Thurs. between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the connex boxes! Thank you!
Don't forget:
League Trophy Night - 11/14 at Pathways at 6:30pm
Team Party - 11/15 at 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Congratulations!
We are in the playoffs! Saturday's tie-game earned us a shot at the championship! Good work coaches and players! Keep up the hard work!
T/W/Th
Regular Practice Schedule
Saturday
Chula Vista High School, 10:30 a.m.
Be there at 9:00a.m. for warm-up/check-in
Sunday
All boys with sibilings on a cheer squad will get a free ticket! Please see Coach Ron or Melissa.
Go Cowboys!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Mark Your Calendars!
Saturday, Oct. 25
Game: At Chula Vista at 11:00a.m.
Be at field at 9:30a.m. for warm-up/check-in.
Practice Next Week:
T/W/TH 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1
TBA – Playofffs? Jamboree? The location, time and opponent will be all determined by how we play this weekend. If we win, we are in the play-offs. At the very least, we will have a Jamboree game. The top 12 teams qualify for the play-offs. The remaining 20 Flag teams play in a Jamboree game.
Friday, Nov. 14
League Trophy Night, 6:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 15
Team Flag Black Party 3:00pm – 5:45pm
Game: At Chula Vista at 11:00a.m.
Be at field at 9:30a.m. for warm-up/check-in.
Practice Next Week:
T/W/TH 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1
TBA – Playofffs? Jamboree? The location, time and opponent will be all determined by how we play this weekend. If we win, we are in the play-offs. At the very least, we will have a Jamboree game. The top 12 teams qualify for the play-offs. The remaining 20 Flag teams play in a Jamboree game.
Friday, Nov. 14
League Trophy Night, 6:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 15
Team Flag Black Party 3:00pm – 5:45pm
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
3 Game Winning Streak!
Cowboys,
You are working together as a TEAM and playing like YOUNG MEN! The win over SSDIB (Red) Chiefs gave us a 5-2 record (which is the best football record in Santee). Keep up the effort in practice and the results will continue to show on Game Day.
Winning 3 Games in a row is a HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT at any level of football! The coaching staff, your parents, family and friends are extremely proud of how successful you have been this season.
The win over SSDIB (Red) Chiefs was a battle. We took on a team that had both size and speed. But, we were the BETTER TEAM! We stuck together as a TEAM OF YOUNG MEN! We took on their best and held onto a 13-12 VICTORY with help from everyone from this TEAM! Everyone had a part in this VICTORY!
Cowboys, we are not done. We have more victories in us! This team can still get better!
Our goal this week is to continue the string of great practices and go into Chula Vista and make it our field for our 4th straight victory! Cowboys, believe in yourselves! YOU ARE ALL WINNERS! Amazing things can happen, when you Believe in Yourself and Work Together as a Team!
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are Cowboys!!!
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
As always, THANK YOU to the parents who volunteered at the game on Saturday: Dave R., Jenna, Rudy, and Tony. We couldn't do it without you!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Update!
Hi everyone!
Can you believe the season is wrapping up in the next couple of weeks!?! It has been a GREAT season! We are still waiting for Jamboree and/or playoff information, so we’ll keep you posted as we get the details. In the meantime, please plan on continuing the regular practice schedule through October 30th.
Upcoming Dates to Calendar:
Oct. 18: Game at 11:30 a.m. at Montgomery H.S. (arrive at 10am)
Oct. 25: Game at 11:00a.m. at Chula Vista H.S. (arrive at 9:30am)
Nov. 14 (Fri.): League-wide Trophy Banquet at 6:30pm at Pathways Church
Nov. 15 (Sat.): Flag Black Party, 3:00pm – 5:45p.m. (details to follow)
Please provide me the following information for your son:
Jacket Size: S (8/10) M (10/12) L (14/16)
Shirt Size: YS (6-8) YM (10-12) YL (14-16)
Also, we need your BEST photos! Please provide me a disk with your top 10 - 20 images from the season. We need the images A.S.A.P. for a team project we are working on! Thanks!
See you all tomorrow!
Go Cowboys!
Can you believe the season is wrapping up in the next couple of weeks!?! It has been a GREAT season! We are still waiting for Jamboree and/or playoff information, so we’ll keep you posted as we get the details. In the meantime, please plan on continuing the regular practice schedule through October 30th.
Upcoming Dates to Calendar:
Oct. 18: Game at 11:30 a.m. at Montgomery H.S. (arrive at 10am)
Oct. 25: Game at 11:00a.m. at Chula Vista H.S. (arrive at 9:30am)
Nov. 14 (Fri.): League-wide Trophy Banquet at 6:30pm at Pathways Church
Nov. 15 (Sat.): Flag Black Party, 3:00pm – 5:45p.m. (details to follow)
Please provide me the following information for your son:
Jacket Size: S (8/10) M (10/12) L (14/16)
Shirt Size: YS (6-8) YM (10-12) YL (14-16)
Also, we need your BEST photos! Please provide me a disk with your top 10 - 20 images from the season. We need the images A.S.A.P. for a team project we are working on! Thanks!
See you all tomorrow!
Go Cowboys!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Congratulations On Your Two Game Winning Streak!
2 Game Winning Streak!!!
Cowboys,
Another great week of practice culminated into a total Team Victory against the Steele Canyon Cougars! The coaching staff, your parents, family and friends are extremely proud of how much you have improved as a TEAM throughout the 2008 football season! A 2 Game Winning Streak is an awesome accomplishment!
The final score was 28-12, but there was a key moment in the game where we all worked as a TEAM (players and coaches) and sealed the victory. In the second half, we were leading 13-0 and then Steele Canyon made it a game with a quick score to pull within 13-6. This group of players and coaches withstood the challenge and drove right down the field and scored a touchdown with a 2point conversion to make the score 21-6.
Then our 'Darkside Defense' stepped onto the field and shutdown the Steele Canyon Cougar's offense. Our offense got the ball back and marched right down the field like a machine to increase the score to 28-6. We quickly turned a tight 13-6 game into a comfortable victory! Steele Canyon slipped in late with a score to make it a 28-12 game. And, finally our offense ran out the clock to clinch our 2nd straight TEAM VICTORY!
Cowboys, we are not done. We have more victories in us! This team can still get better!
Our goal this week is to continue the string of great practices and go into someone else's house for our 3rd straight victory! Cowboys, believe in yourselves! You are all Winners! Amazing things can happen, when you Believe in Yourself and Work Together as a Team!
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are Cowboys!!!
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
As always, THANK YOU to the parents who volunteered at the game on Saturday: Dave H., Jenna, Tyson, and Tony. We couldn't do it without you!
Cowboys,
Another great week of practice culminated into a total Team Victory against the Steele Canyon Cougars! The coaching staff, your parents, family and friends are extremely proud of how much you have improved as a TEAM throughout the 2008 football season! A 2 Game Winning Streak is an awesome accomplishment!
The final score was 28-12, but there was a key moment in the game where we all worked as a TEAM (players and coaches) and sealed the victory. In the second half, we were leading 13-0 and then Steele Canyon made it a game with a quick score to pull within 13-6. This group of players and coaches withstood the challenge and drove right down the field and scored a touchdown with a 2point conversion to make the score 21-6.
Then our 'Darkside Defense' stepped onto the field and shutdown the Steele Canyon Cougar's offense. Our offense got the ball back and marched right down the field like a machine to increase the score to 28-6. We quickly turned a tight 13-6 game into a comfortable victory! Steele Canyon slipped in late with a score to make it a 28-12 game. And, finally our offense ran out the clock to clinch our 2nd straight TEAM VICTORY!
Cowboys, we are not done. We have more victories in us! This team can still get better!
Our goal this week is to continue the string of great practices and go into someone else's house for our 3rd straight victory! Cowboys, believe in yourselves! You are all Winners! Amazing things can happen, when you Believe in Yourself and Work Together as a Team!
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are Cowboys!!!
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
As always, THANK YOU to the parents who volunteered at the game on Saturday: Dave H., Jenna, Tyson, and Tony. We couldn't do it without you!
Monday, October 6, 2008
VICTORY!
Cowboys,
Great TEAM Victory on Saturday against the Clairemont Hawks! We had a great week of practice and it showed on the field!
With the game on the line, the entire TEAM played like YOUNG MEN!!! The coaching staff, your parents, family and friends are extremely proud of you!!!
On our final offensive possession the score was tied 13-13 with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game. We drove down the field and found ourselves in a 4th and 15 situation from the 35 yard line. We took a timeout and made the perfect play call ('Slot Left, Strong, Streak'). The snap was perfect, the blocking was excellent, the pass was on target, and the catch and run was amazing!!! We scored the go ahead touchdown on a 35 yard pass play with 17 seconds on the clock. We then followed that play up with the 2 point conversion to put us up 21-13.
Now, it was our turn to stop them. Our 'Darkside' Defense was up to the challenge, because we stopped them on 4 quick plays. It took a total TEAM effort to win a close game!
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are Cowboys!!!
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
As always, THANK YOU to the parents who volunteered at the game on Saturday: Beckie, Rita, Dave R., Dave H., Jenna, Larry, Rob, and Tyson. We couldn't do it without you!
Great TEAM Victory on Saturday against the Clairemont Hawks! We had a great week of practice and it showed on the field!
With the game on the line, the entire TEAM played like YOUNG MEN!!! The coaching staff, your parents, family and friends are extremely proud of you!!!
On our final offensive possession the score was tied 13-13 with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game. We drove down the field and found ourselves in a 4th and 15 situation from the 35 yard line. We took a timeout and made the perfect play call ('Slot Left, Strong, Streak'). The snap was perfect, the blocking was excellent, the pass was on target, and the catch and run was amazing!!! We scored the go ahead touchdown on a 35 yard pass play with 17 seconds on the clock. We then followed that play up with the 2 point conversion to put us up 21-13.
Now, it was our turn to stop them. Our 'Darkside' Defense was up to the challenge, because we stopped them on 4 quick plays. It took a total TEAM effort to win a close game!
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are Cowboys!!!
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
As always, THANK YOU to the parents who volunteered at the game on Saturday: Beckie, Rita, Dave R., Dave H., Jenna, Larry, Rob, and Tyson. We couldn't do it without you!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Announcements!
Friday, Oct. 3:
The Santee Cowboys have been invited to the Santana High School football games this Friday night! All coaches, players, and cheerleaders get free admission to the J.V. game at 4:30pm and the Varsity game at 7:00pm. Your jersey is your ticket in (coaches need to wear shirt/badge)! Parents and siblings must pay admission. They are suggesting we enter as a team/group, so if you plan to attend a game, please let Coach Ron or Melissa know!
Saturday, Oct. 4:
Our last home game! 11:00am vs. Clairemont. Please arrive at the field at 9:30am for practice/warm-up. As always, don’t forget your game gear: jersey, pants, cleats, mouthpiece (no clear or white), and athletic support.
We need volunteers for the game! (2) Snack bar from 10 – 11? Announcer? Chain crew?
Thursday, Oct. 9:
Ice Cream! Don’t forget to bring in your bag of cans/plastic bottles! Our goal is 100% participation in our recycling efforts! Thank you to the families that have already participated!
GO COWBOYS!
The Santee Cowboys have been invited to the Santana High School football games this Friday night! All coaches, players, and cheerleaders get free admission to the J.V. game at 4:30pm and the Varsity game at 7:00pm. Your jersey is your ticket in (coaches need to wear shirt/badge)! Parents and siblings must pay admission. They are suggesting we enter as a team/group, so if you plan to attend a game, please let Coach Ron or Melissa know!
Saturday, Oct. 4:
Our last home game! 11:00am vs. Clairemont. Please arrive at the field at 9:30am for practice/warm-up. As always, don’t forget your game gear: jersey, pants, cleats, mouthpiece (no clear or white), and athletic support.
We need volunteers for the game! (2) Snack bar from 10 – 11? Announcer? Chain crew?
Thursday, Oct. 9:
Ice Cream! Don’t forget to bring in your bag of cans/plastic bottles! Our goal is 100% participation in our recycling efforts! Thank you to the families that have already participated!
GO COWBOYS!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Post Game Note from Coach
Cowboys,
You are a better team than the scoreboard reflected! I am proud of each and every one of you. You stuck together as a team. We win as a team, we lose as a team, but we never quit. Build on the things you did right during our game Saturday and throughout the football season thus far. Do not dwell on what we did wrong. This Cowboys team has talent and heart.
You are a great collection of football players that I am honored to coach. And, I know Coach LD, Coach Tony, Coach Troy, Coach Ponch and Coach Steve feel the same way.
I want to continue the string of great productive practices that we had last week. Please, do your schoolwork, be safe, have fun and come ready to improve yourself as young men on the football field Tuesday.
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are COWBOYS!!!
Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles please relay this message to your Cowboys.
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
Please note: If you have questions, concerns or problems - please feel free to approach me before or after practice. I want our team to be unified on the field and in the stands. You would be surprised how the vibes in stands filter onto the field. We all volunteer our time for our Cowboys. I want our Cowboys to have positive memories of this season.
As always, THANK YOU to the parents who volunteered at the game on Saturday: Dave, Jenna, Mike, Rob, and Tyson. We couldn't do it without you!
You are a better team than the scoreboard reflected! I am proud of each and every one of you. You stuck together as a team. We win as a team, we lose as a team, but we never quit. Build on the things you did right during our game Saturday and throughout the football season thus far. Do not dwell on what we did wrong. This Cowboys team has talent and heart.
You are a great collection of football players that I am honored to coach. And, I know Coach LD, Coach Tony, Coach Troy, Coach Ponch and Coach Steve feel the same way.
I want to continue the string of great productive practices that we had last week. Please, do your schoolwork, be safe, have fun and come ready to improve yourself as young men on the football field Tuesday.
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are COWBOYS!!!
Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles please relay this message to your Cowboys.
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
Please note: If you have questions, concerns or problems - please feel free to approach me before or after practice. I want our team to be unified on the field and in the stands. You would be surprised how the vibes in stands filter onto the field. We all volunteer our time for our Cowboys. I want our Cowboys to have positive memories of this season.
As always, THANK YOU to the parents who volunteered at the game on Saturday: Dave, Jenna, Mike, Rob, and Tyson. We couldn't do it without you!
CARWASH COWBOYS
Thank you!!!
Thank you to everyone that helped by donating their time and sweat on Sunday!!! And, thank you to those who could not make the carwash but still donated items that were needed for this SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!! And, another thank you goes to all the people who brought their dirty vehicles to our carwash. We had several people who just donated money to our team without having their car washed.
A special thank you goes to Brett, Manager of Firestone, and to Firestone for allowing the Cowboys to use their facilities for our carwash!!! It was greatly appreciated!!!
The Carwash was a great SUCCESS!!! We almost had the full roster present and our Cowboys definitely enjoyed themselves Sunday. Thank you to all the Cowboys that washed my car. Now Coach Ron has a clean vehicle to drive to practice on Tuesday. :-)
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
ps- Cowboys if you need help with your push-ups talk to Lauren, Joshua's little sister; she does the perfect push-up!
Thank you to everyone that helped by donating their time and sweat on Sunday!!! And, thank you to those who could not make the carwash but still donated items that were needed for this SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!! And, another thank you goes to all the people who brought their dirty vehicles to our carwash. We had several people who just donated money to our team without having their car washed.
A special thank you goes to Brett, Manager of Firestone, and to Firestone for allowing the Cowboys to use their facilities for our carwash!!! It was greatly appreciated!!!
The Carwash was a great SUCCESS!!! We almost had the full roster present and our Cowboys definitely enjoyed themselves Sunday. Thank you to all the Cowboys that washed my car. Now Coach Ron has a clean vehicle to drive to practice on Tuesday. :-)
Thank you,
Head Coach Ron
ps- Cowboys if you need help with your push-ups talk to Lauren, Joshua's little sister; she does the perfect push-up!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thank you Sam for sharing your amazing talent!Thursday, September 25, 2008
Announcements!
Saturday: Game 11:00a.m. vs. Eastlake @ HOME.
Please arrive at the field at 9:30a.m. for warm-up/practice before the game! As always, don't forget your mouthpiece (NO clear or white), cleats, compression shorts/support, jersey, pants, and claws trimmed!
Thank you to the parents who have already volunteered to work the game! Your willingness to help really makes a difference ... and it is great for the boys to see your dedication to the team!
THANK YOU COACHES FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK TRAINING OUR BOYS! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
Sunday: CAR WASH! Firestone, 8 - Noon, Corner of Mission Gorge and Cuyamaca!
CAR WASH! We need all the bodies we can get! Parents if you are unable to help, please consider bringing your son (older siblings invited, too) by so he can help his team...even if only for an hour! We would also like to offer bake sale items, donuts, and soda. We will have Starbucks coffee! We still need wash supplies: towels, soap, sponges, hoses, etc.! PLEASE let us know if you can help in any way! Thank you to those families that have already made commitments to help! See you there ... be sure to wear your team colors!
Thursday:
Don't forget to bring in a your recyclables - aluminum cans, plastic bottles, cell phones, and ink-jet cartridges! Earn a lollipop for each bag you bring, plus on October 7 we will have ice-cream for the boys to celebrate 100% participation!
GO COWBOYS!
Please arrive at the field at 9:30a.m. for warm-up/practice before the game! As always, don't forget your mouthpiece (NO clear or white), cleats, compression shorts/support, jersey, pants, and claws trimmed!
Thank you to the parents who have already volunteered to work the game! Your willingness to help really makes a difference ... and it is great for the boys to see your dedication to the team!
THANK YOU COACHES FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK TRAINING OUR BOYS! YOU ARE APPRECIATED!
Sunday: CAR WASH! Firestone, 8 - Noon, Corner of Mission Gorge and Cuyamaca!
CAR WASH! We need all the bodies we can get! Parents if you are unable to help, please consider bringing your son (older siblings invited, too) by so he can help his team...even if only for an hour! We would also like to offer bake sale items, donuts, and soda. We will have Starbucks coffee! We still need wash supplies: towels, soap, sponges, hoses, etc.! PLEASE let us know if you can help in any way! Thank you to those families that have already made commitments to help! See you there ... be sure to wear your team colors!
Thursday:
Don't forget to bring in a your recyclables - aluminum cans, plastic bottles, cell phones, and ink-jet cartridges! Earn a lollipop for each bag you bring, plus on October 7 we will have ice-cream for the boys to celebrate 100% participation!
GO COWBOYS!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Post Game Note from Coach
Cowboys,
We let one slip away today, but I am extremely proud of you as a TEAM because you did not quit.
We are a talented team with a great collection of players. I would not trade this team for anything!
Have a great weekend. Continue the hard work at school and be ready to have a productive practice on Tuesday.
Work Hard, Play Hard, We are COWBOYS!!!
Parents and grandparents please relay this message to your cowboys.
Head Coach Ron
Game Highlights:
We scored 3 touchdowns (1 of them was an amazing 50 yd Kick-Off Return)
And a BIG thank you to our parent volunteers: Dave, Dave, and Tony! And of course, thank you to our fans in the stands!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Announcements!
Thursday (9/18):
• Cookie dough/pizza/cheesecake orders will be delivered. Please be prepared to bring your product home!
• Please bring in your recyclables…aluminum cans, plastic bottles, inkjet cartridges, and cell phones!
• Directions to game will be handed out!
Saturday (9/20):
• Game is at 9:30a.m. Please arrive at 8:00a.m. for warm-up/practice.
o Parkway Middle School, 9009 Park Plaza Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Sunday (9/28):
• Tentative fundraising carwash with our cheerleaders! Details to follow! Please participate in the poll on the right!
• Cookie dough/pizza/cheesecake orders will be delivered. Please be prepared to bring your product home!
• Please bring in your recyclables…aluminum cans, plastic bottles, inkjet cartridges, and cell phones!
• Directions to game will be handed out!
Saturday (9/20):
• Game is at 9:30a.m. Please arrive at 8:00a.m. for warm-up/practice.
o Parkway Middle School, 9009 Park Plaza Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
Sunday (9/28):
• Tentative fundraising carwash with our cheerleaders! Details to follow! Please participate in the poll on the right!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS!
Santee Cowboys Flag Black v. Chula Vista Aztecs
Final Score: 33 - 20
Great work boys! You played hard and well!
Highlights from the first game:
Five Touchdowns!
One Interception!
A Two Point Conversion!
THREE Quarterback Sacks!
No Penalties!
Work Hard! Play Hard! We are COWBOYS!
A BIG thank you to our parent volunteers: Clint, Dave, Jenna, Juli, Stan, Tony, and Rob!
Final Score: 33 - 20
Great work boys! You played hard and well!
Highlights from the first game:
Five Touchdowns!
One Interception!
A Two Point Conversion!
THREE Quarterback Sacks!
No Penalties!
Work Hard! Play Hard! We are COWBOYS!
A BIG thank you to our parent volunteers: Clint, Dave, Jenna, Juli, Stan, Tony, and Rob!
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