Upcoming Calendar Events and OTA's (Organized Team Activities)
October 11 - Columbus Day: Practice at 3:00PM
October 14 - Varsity Team Dinner 6:30PM-7:30PM (Location - TBD)
October 15 - Novice vs @Francis Parker (Cancelled - Novice you will join the varsity this Friday night)
October 15 - Varsity vs @Francis Parker (Arrive at 4:30 - Kickoff 7:00PM Players Please Secure Your Own Rides)
October 29 - Senior Night and Senior Teacher Appreciation Night
October 30 - Homecoming Dance
Hello Football Family,
The year was 1934 when Mr. John Wooden returned back to his home state of Indiana to teach. As a young teacher and coach it became apparent to him that there was more to success then just winning a game. He began to develop what we know today as his “Pyramid of Success.” His goal then and our goal today is to inspire our teammates/each other as a team to reach our highest potential on and off the field. Wooden’s exhortation, “If you want to make anything better in your life, school, and community, you need to set your goals and expectations high so that the significant change is measurable by all.” This week let’s identify where we can improve and seek significant change (Word of the Week - Care). From coaches to players let us all get better this week as we pursue our perfect effort / personal best despite the challenges and adversity that lay ahead!
Check out this video clip of Coach Wooden’s impact on NFL Legend Dick Vermeil:
https://vimeo.com/627810683
Reminder, we will have practice on Monday (Columbus Day) at 3:00PM sharp. Let's meet for our team meeting in the theater and then take the field for practice.
DYK (Did You Know)
DYK 01 - Players of the Week
These athletes have been selected for their great attitudes, efforts, and focus this week!
Work Hard - Jay Castro
Live Pure - Nick Taylor
Lead With Courage - Rocko Huntsman
Honor the Team - Jacob Schumacher
Offensive Player of the Game - Gilbert Ruiz
Defensive Player of the Game - Travis Mitchell
Special Teams Player of the Game - Brenton Wheeler
Practice Player of the Week - Keenen Ledee
DYK 02 - Post Season Dates
Football Last Game
October 29
Playoffs
November 5 - 19
San Diego CIF Championship Games
November 26 & 27
DYK 03 - Senior Night Week of 10/29
Seniors it is time to get started writing your speech for Senior Night. A good structure could be:
1. Introduce Yourself
2. Favorite Football Memory
3. Thank You (Mom and Dad, etc.)
Have your speeches typed out and ready to read on Wednesday 10/20 at the end of practice.
DYK 04 - Senior Night Week of 10/29
Parents of senior players please arrive for the event on 10/29 at 6:00pm. Festivities will kick off at 6:30 sharp.
DYK 05 - Senior Teacher Appreciation Night 10/29
Seniors its time to select a teacher that has impacted your high school career the most.
Your Task:
1. Select a Teacher and invite them to the last home game of the year 10/29
2. Write a hand written thank you (See Example)
3. Take a picture with your letter and Jersey (I will give you a third jersey for this) and submit the photo to Coach Goodman
3. Lend them the jersey with your player number
4. Have this completed by 10/22
DYK 06 - Sports App
Have you downloaded our football app? Follow us all season long on your mobile device. Get practice schedules, game coverage, player interviews, game previews and recaps, postgame highlights, enhanced stats, customized game alerts, player profiles and much more! The official app for Escondido Charter High School football brings fans closer to the team than ever before.
Download Now:
iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1480455128
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.repu.escondidocharter
Also visit the Escondido Charter Football Team Website at:
https://weareescondido.org/football
Play as One!
Coach Goodman
PLAY AS ONE!
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
- John Wooden