I'm sure I don't have to tell you how hot it has been in Tennessee. Seriously, we are about to break the record for hotest summer! Think about that, more than 60 days in a row with over 90 degree heat. Now, imagine playing football.
This past weekend was the Football Jamboree at Gresham Middle School. For some of these boys it was their first time out on a field - and at 7 years old it looked like they were going to topple over by the sheer weight of their helmet and shoulder pads. One did. Really. But they were loving it, heat and all.
The games were cut to 20 minutes, and coaches were taking every opportunity to keep the kids cooled off, as it had to feel like 115 degrees in those uniforms. And after standing out in the sun for three days it seemed like 115 degrees to me too!
I have to tell you, I was impressed by these guys. You really wouldn't believe what a difference a year can make either. Watching the seven and then eight year olds play - wow, it was really incredible. Kids go from running the wrong way down the field to playing hardcore ball. They've got the plays memorized, attack mentality (some teams were growling out on the field), and some players had just plain speed. There were a couple boys that
no one could catch.
Here are a few highlights:
Check out all the boys that played on my website www.lgcphoto.com.
