- April 25, 2024
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John Endara opens up a hole for D' andre Mcmillian to run through. Photo by Jeff Dawsey
Middle-schooler Chad Pezza takes a handoff from an assistant Mainland coach. Photo by Jeff Dawsey
Seabreeze quarterback Jacob Moore threw several of his footballs into a distanced catching net. Photo by Jeff Dawsey
The Bucs spend some time with interval training, getting in shape. Photo by Jeff Dawsey
Call it an end-of-the-year reward for the players and supporters. Though spring football only lasts for roughly a month, it has its many important causes, and the teams get to play against a rival opponent.
As spring football nears a close, Mainland and Seabreeze football programs have spent the last several weeks browning the fields and getting more familiar with plays and new teammates. For the Buccaneers, some of those teammates are middle-schoolers, who have been allowed to practice with the team.
Tyrell Edwards, a Hinson Middle School student, was blown away at the number of Mainland college players who had returned to train at Mainland during practices.
"Mainland's such a great program that players who go off to college come back and practice out here," Tyrell Edwards. "And the workouts are so intense. I've never been through anything like this before, but it's great to put on the helmet of a really good team.
Over at Seabreeze, head coach Troy Coke uses spring football to try and figure out several mysteries aboutt his Sandcrabs.
"It's important to find out what kind of talent you have and where your kids perform best at," he said. "You can look at a kid at multiple positions and see where he fits. Spring football gives coaches an opportunity tot test new schemes and ideas. A good spring helps build momentum and excitement going into the summer workouts."
The Sandcrabs will play a red/white scrimmage game at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Ormond Beach Sports Complex. Mainland's blue/gold game will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Mainland.
