South Side Picnic

One of our South Side traditions is to have a picnic before the official season begins. The picnic will take place this Saturday, August 23rd @ 10:30 a.m. It will be at the practice field across from the fire hall. It is a great chance for parents and coaches to get to know each other.

We ask that each family brings a covered dish. Also, a blanket and/or chair(s).

Wear your sneakers!!! We will playing touch football! Teams will be established and we will play parents against the players. This is always lots of fun!! Yes, Moms, this means you too!!!!

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday morning!!

Great Instructional Football Videos!!

The following are a list of links to Expert Village instructional videos on You Tube. They are a great source for your child to get tips and proper ways to achieve goals in football. Please make sure to watch with your child, then go outside and practice what you have just learned. We hope you find these videos as helpful as we know you will!!

Thanks!
South Side Coaches!!!

How to Play Youth Football: Quarterback :
How to Hold & Throw a Football
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AUUN01smAk

How to Make a Tackle in Football :
Body Position Before Tackling in Football
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jzUecuuask

How to Make a Tackle in Football :
How to Stand Up a Player in Football
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRNHhho24yU

How to Make a Tackle in Football :
How to Drive Through the Tackle in Football
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9UNWaDmjxI

How to Make a Tackle in Football :
How to Shed a Block & Tackle in Football
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhy9bZYOjxU

How to Play Center in Football :
How to Make a Snap in Football
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueG_zm8xhKU

Second Day of Practice - Helmets and Pads

Today was the second day of practice for South Side. The evening practice was the first time the players wore their full gear with pads and protective equipment. It was a night of running and finally hitting!! We saw kids in formations as well as still conditioning. The Coaches are very pleased with the progress of all the players.

Please remember to have your child bring a water bottle. It is very important to stay hydrated during practice. Water will also be provided at practice, but it is important for everyone to have their own water bottle as well.

The First Football Practice

The day has finally come!! A new season has officially begun with the first football practice taking place today, August 18th!! What a day!! The first day of practices went very well, with many new faces and the veterans from last year reappearing for another year of South Side Football!!

WE ARE SOUTH SIDE!!!!!!

South Side Vikings 2008!!

Welcome to the South Side Vikings youth football blog. This blog will be updated regularly to keep you informed of everything going on with South Side. We are looking forward to a great 2008 season. The coaching staff and cheerleading advisors hope your children have fun while learning the fundamentals of foootball and cheerleading. There will also be an emphasis placed on good sportsmanship, commitment, and TEAMWORK!!

Concession Stand

We have been assigned the following dates to run the concession stand during the games:

Saturday, Sept. 6 - Quarterback Club Concession Stand (Near Main Entrance)

B Team plays at 12:30 A Team plays at 2:00

Saturday, Sept. 13 - Quarterback Club Concession Stand

B Team plays at 12:30 A Team plays at 2:00

Saturday, Sept. 20 - Band Parent Concession Stand

A Team plays at 3:30 B Team plays at 5:00

We need each family's help in order to run a profitable concession stand. We run the stand ALL DAY on our assigned day. If EVERYONE volunteers, running the concession stand will be a TEAM EFFORT!!

If you have not signed up yet, please contact Marsha Stapleton ASAP!!

Practice Schedule

The first day of practice is Monday, August 18th.
The first week will consist of two-a-day practices.

The morning practices will be 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Players need to wear T-shirt, shorts and their helmet to this practice.

Please make sure your child brings a water bottle with their name on it.

The evening practice will start promptly at 5:00 p.m. and will last until 7:00 p.m.

ALL players MUST wear their full gear to this practice. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!