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mer. Coaches had similar results in the weight room. While there are a handful of dedicated athletes, many lack the motivation to train properly for the upcoming season.
Other parents said that the issue was feeder programs.
“We need to get the football in the hands of kids when they are 5 and 6-years-old,” said one parent. Another parent agreed, “Most of the kids in sixth or seventh grade, half of them don’t even know what a football is.” Other parents noted that Rappahannock is too small for a feeder program.
“We can’t even get enough small kids together to start a Rappahannock feeder football program,” said one parent. Some dedicated parents have driven their kids to participate in youth football programs in Culpeper and Warrenton.
One more shot
While the parents, coaches and school officials discuss the future, however, Rappahannock football kids are feeling embattled. They know what it is like to lose.
Some of the players that went to the meeting left early after disparaging comments were made about their work ethic. Others sat silently as they contemplated their chances for the next season.
One player who attended the meeting muttered, “We just wanna get out of the district,” to no avail. The verdict, it seems, is already in. Better luck next year.
This year 28t students started on the roster and 10 seniors are scheduled to graduate. Will t enough student athletes have faith in the program to sign up for next year?
Email the reporter at cspiering@timespapers.com
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