
Football & Soccer (Summer Elective, 1st Session)
Skill Development: Football: Catching, throwing, route running, flag pulling/tackling techniques. Soccer: Dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control.
Strategy & Game IQ: Understanding offensive and defensive plays. Learning how to read the game, create space, and work as a team.
Rules, Positions & History Overview of the official rules for both sports. Introduction to positions. History of the sports, specifically Black athletes.
Scrimmages & Play: Weekly 7 vs. 7 scrimmages to apply skills in a game setting. Focus on teamwork, communication, and real-time problem-solving.
Equipment & Dress Code: Players should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate athletic clothing and closed-toe athletic shoes suitable for outdoor play. No crocs or slides.
Goals: This elective encourages physical fitness, sportsmanship, and leadership while helping students build confidence on and off the field.