Well it’s “Dead Week”. One week to catch your breath before the onslaught of the high school fall sports seasons.
Players can have no contact with coaches this week. They cant even use school facilities. Its MSHSAA’s (Missouri State High School Activities Association) way of mandating a break. Its a time that players and coaches families could have one last chance at a short vacation trip or maybe just a last bit of relaxation before August drills and the rigor of school and the sports season.
August 1st Football teams will return to the practice field. They must start in only helmets and shorts but will gradually work their way back up to full gear. (Like they were allowed to wear just last week) It’s MSHSAA’s way of having an acclimation period. Now, you can make a valid argument that it makes no sense to allow players to go in full gear for Camps in July but then make them go through the acclimation period in August… But, agree or disagree, its supposed to be about player safety and we can all agree, that is most important.
Volleyball, Softball, and Cross-Country must follow the same guidelines of taking the week off, but on Monday can get after it as well.
So take a breath, relax, and enjoy the week. But get ready. The season is just about here……..