In the late afternoon game the Pirates fell to the Gophers 26-12. The Pirates started out with a 40 yard kick off return and were up 6-0 after just 1 play. The defense held strong for their 1st series and then on the 2nd defensive series they stopped the Gophers inside the 10, but then the wheels fell off. On the 2nd play on offense the Pirates fumbled the hand off and the Gophers recovered on the 3 yard line. The Gophers took advantage and the lead 2 plays later. The pirates couldn't get into a groove and overcome their mistakes and the Gophers defense played a really good game. In the 4th quarter with very few plays left in the game the Pirates mounted a drive for pride with D-Mack and Ware leading the way running back Beast punched it in from the 20. With 2 games left the Pirates will need to work really hard to win the next 2 to have any chance to make the playoffs. We’ll see if we have what it takes after the bye week we are now in Playoff mode
In our 1st battle of the season the Pirates fell to the Lobos 32-12. It was a freezing cold start to the spring season. There were a few Pirates who didn’t think they would survive the cold, but with the help of some resourceful parents and the competitive hearts that make these boys love football they all made it through the entire game.
The Lobos started on offense and the Pirates defense did extremely well but on the 9th play of the drive on 4th and 25 the Lobos running back broke a tackle and sprinted into the end zone. The Pirates answered with a 3 play scoring drive ad Beast broke around the end for a 30 yard touchdown. But the Pirates couldn’t keep pace with the Lobos who scored 4 times in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Then came what coaches believe is going to define this team. At the beginning of the 4th quarter coach Scott told them there was 1 quarter left and Beast said are we winning , I told him no and asked but who’s having fun they all raised their hands. So I said to them let’s stop them and score so we can win the 4th quarter. The defense tightened up with Ware making 3 big tackles and stopped the tough Lobos after a 7 play drive. Then it happened on 3rd down we had a good snap then QB Angel handed off to Beast, who took the ball outside broke a few tackles and 40 yards later crossed the goal line and with 3 plays left the Lobos took a victory kneel. But the Pirates who lost the game were the victors they accepted the challenge and they won the 4th quarter and beat the cold. No coach could ask for a better result in a loss.
Great job boys and parents
PIRATES PLEDGE
I am a proud Pirates football player !
I am a fierce competitor on the field and a gentleman off the field.
I am ready to engage all opponents with sportsmanship and honor.
I will never quit on myself or my team.
I will walk, talk, and act like a champion at all times.
I will respect and honor my parents, teachers, coaches and teammates,
I will have faith in God, my teammates and my coaches.
I will work hard and strive to be the best I can be in everything I do.
I will do my job on the football field on every play.
I cannot fail!
I am a proud Pirate AARRR!!!!!!
Game #1 – Saturday, March 22nd
· Half time snacks: Leanardo
· Half time drinks: Kyler
· Post game snacks: Damion
Game #2 – Saturday, March 29th
· Half time snacks: Angel
· Half time drinks: Daigan
· Post game snacks: Max
Game #3 – Saturday, April 5th
· Half time snacks: Jordan
· Half time drinks: Taylor
· Post game snacks: D’Andrey
Game #4 – Saturday, April 12th
· Half time snacks: Isaiah
· Half time drinks: Josiah
· Post game snacks: Jack
Game #5 – Saturday, April 26th
· Half time snacks: William
· Half time drinks: Sebastian
· Post game snacks: Ethan
Game #6 – Saturday, May 3rd
· Half time snacks: Coach Scott
· Half time drinks: Coach William
· Post game snacks: Team Mom
Welcome to the Pirates
I am Coach Scott Bradley. I have been coaching in TJFL since 1992. I have no children on the team and because of that every non X player has the opportunity to try out for every position and the best player in my opinion will play in each position. Ultimately every player will have a starting position. I believe we as coaches must find each players strengths and weaknesses and strive to make them better every practice. It is critical for players to make all practices because they cannot learn if they are not there. Players missing practice could miss playing time come game day I expect my players to keep their grades up and behave at home and school and upon parents requests I will take disciplinary actions
I expect parents and player to take this commitment very seriously, and be at all practices and games and arrive at least 10 minutes before every practice and be in full pads with practice pants and the practice jerseys on.
On Game days all players need to show up 1 hour prior to the scheduled game time. Before games we say a little prayer that goes like this
Dear Lord, please bless all the players on the field today and help them play to the best of their ability Amen
Hopefully this doesn’t offend anyone
I NEED A TEAM MOM No pay lots of responsibility and lots of fun
A few rules for parents
1. This is your players youth football experience let them learn, make mistakes and have
success don’t make this about you.
2. No parents are allowed on the field during practice they must stay outside the fence.
3. If you wish to coach you need to fill out the application and pass a background check and
pass the USA football level 1 training and be concussion certified . I am always looking for
good help
4. If you are not a coach you will have no input on anything that happens on the field so do not
make any suggestions and do not undermine the coaches.
5. Never make any comments to the referees ever this only ends bad for you I will handle the
Refs, if you get the team a penalty you will be removed from my sideline for the rest of the
game and we will have to have a 1-1 discussion before you are allowed back
6. No drugs or alcohol at practice or games ever
7. Practice ends at 8pm make sure you pick up you player at 8pm I need to get home too.
8. Do not wash pants in bleach or with pads in. DO WASH THEM no duct tape or medical tape
on pants packing tape is ok
9. Do not alter the equipment no dark visors. If you use your own helmet it must be white and
approved by our equipment manager and you do so at your own risk.
A few Player rules
1 DO NOT REMOVE THE STRAP FROM YOUR MOUTH PIECE
2 IF COACHES ARE TALKING DO NOT INTERUPT
3 RESPECT YOUR TEAMMATES
If you have any question do ask me before and after practice
I LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING A VERY GOOD SEASON
Scott Bradley
720-302-3777