Coach Rossi Martin of the Crystal Springs Uplands School is gearing up for an exciting football season this year. With a strong group of returning players and promising new additions, the team is ready to push themselves to their full potential and achieve their goal of winning the league. Looking back at last season, Coach Martin highlights senior wide receiver Rohan Dalal as one of the top returning players.
Rohan is being recruited by several prestigious schools and finished last season with impressive statistics. Another key player is senior D-Lineman Anderson Waldrop, who brings energy and passion to the defense. Also returning is the versatile Jimmy Naylor, who plays multiple positions on the team. As for new players, Coach Martin is excited about the potential impact of freshmen Nick Loew and Will Kopczynski.
They have both had strong camps and are expected to have a strong season. Additionally, seniors Teague Durkin and Henry Wilson will be competing for the quarterback position. When it comes to choosing team captains, Coach Martin looks for players who embody leadership qualities such as determination, responsibility, and communication. This year, his senior captains will play a crucial role in fostering team chemistry and camaraderie.
These players will also have the task of motivating their teammates to push themselves to their full potential. Team chemistry is a vital aspect that Coach Martin prioritizes for his team. He believes that the chemistry should start in the offseason, and the seniors have already set an excellent example by organizing their own workouts. Team dinners before games also serve as a way for the team to bond and have fun together.
Preparing for this season has not been without its challenges. The current pandemic has made keeping the players healthy a top priority. Coach Martin stresses the importance of playing for each other and having fun on the field as a way to motivate his team to push themselves. In terms of the team's schedule, they will face a new opponent, Tomales, and their toughest competition will come from Woodside Priory.
However, Coach Martin believes that with a strong showing from his team, they have a chance to win the school's first-ever league championship. As for Coach Martin's coaching style, he believes in his players and coaches and keeps practices fun and energized.
He emphasizes the importance of communication, both on and off the field, for the team's success. And he ensures that his players understand their responsibilities and have fun while doing so.
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