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January 31, 2011
Dear Parents,
I just wanted to send a letter to you prior to registration
this week about our football program. Nothing has changed. This is
the same program that has been around since 1987. We have come a long way
since then. In 1987 all we had was a dirt field and some dedicated parents
wanting to provide a quality football program. We still have the dedicated
parents, but now we have goal posts, a score board, concession stand, tackling
dummy’s and sleds. Each year we continue to try to improve the facilities.
Last year alone we replaced the all the Cheer uniforms and had the goal post
pads redone. Our goal this year is to try to get the lights for the other
side of the field up so that we lose the shadow effect. Our future goals
include redoing the field surface with new grass and adding a sprinkler system
so that your children have the best surface to play on.
There is a rumor going around that we were going to
drastically change how we set up our teams. This is simply not true.
The only change is that we are going to be more transparent in how teams are
picked. The process will be the same, except for players moving into the
Division 1 from mighty mites. This change will include a skills day and then
the players will be drafted by the coaches. We also have all new players
coming into the league in divisions 1 thru 3, they will be included in the
skills day and drafting as well. This is to slowly bring balance to the teams
and still maintain the long term Coach/ Player relationship. The process will
be posted on our website for all to read once we finalize it. Other than
that we will continue the same great football program that we have had for
years. We will continue to have the free agility camp in July. We
will still have the same quality coaches instructing your children.
Finally, I am available to talk to any parent about
concerns you may have. We are not a perfect program, but as always, we continue
to strive for that goal. If you have any questions please feel free to
email me or call me at 845 636 8351. I look forward to seeing everyone at
our upcoming registration.
Robert Palmer
President
Valley Central Youth Football & Cheerleading