02/22/2017
Good evening. We recently had our 2nd meeting of the year concerning the Warriors football team. We are really close to having enough players to start this team up again. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd - location to be determined. However, if there is enough interest in a certain community I am more than glad to go there and meet and discuss this opportunity with players and parents who may be interested. For those of you who have not had an opportunity to attend either meeting, I do want to mention our key points:
- 25 players are needed to start the Warriors
- 10 - 15 volunteers are needed: coaches, fundraisers, treasurer, organizers, schedulers, recruiting players, etc
- There will be no cost to the players. However, we are 100% self funded by way of volunteers helping to raise money for this program. Money goes to: upgrading equipment, travel costs, field rentals, paying officials, purchasing new equipment/jerseys, purchasing items to sell at concessions, etc.
- Sign ups will be shortly after the March 2nd meeting. We will schedule sign ups on that date.
- Practices will be up to 4 days per week, up to two hours per practice, prior to our 1st game. Then we will practice on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of each week during the season. Games will be on Friday (may be a Saturday game if scheduling allows).
- Travel will be required. Games could be as far as Nashville and Memphis. We will attempt to assist with travel with fundraised money.
- #1 thing we need to ensure success of the 2017 season is committed players and parents. The season will not be able to exist for the Warriors if players aren't willing to meet the requirements of practices, or if they decide to quit prior to the season ending. It is crucial that we have each parent's support and commitment of their child for the entire season.
I am very optimistic that, together, we can once again have a Warriors football team. We still have work to do. I am willing to take in any and all suggestions that could help make this happen. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] or text me at 1-314-258-6201.
Thank you all,
Jody Acree