The Funnies, number 3

The 7 Core Values of JT Football

This is a list of values that the JT football team came up with during the week of our Cedar Creek Camp. Ask any of our guys what the 7 Core Values of the JT football program are and they should be able to rattle them off 1 through 7. These 7 Core Values will be proudly displayed throughout the next year in our weight room and locker room.1. Come Together

2. Respect

3. Become a Leader

4. Dedication

5. Ignore the Talk

6. Build a Tradition

7. PRESS ON!

Important Dates In August

8/1 Edgytim Fastest Man Competition @ Joliet West 5:00 pm
8/5 JT Football Post Testing @ Joliet West 9:00 am
8/12 Sports Physicals @ Joliet West 8:00 am
8/13 First Day of Practice @ Joliet West Practice Field 8:00 am
8/18 Fall Sports Parent Meeting 6:00 pm
8/22 JT Blue/Gold Night TBA
8/23 Varsity Gold Blitz 1:00 - 4:00 pm
8/29 Game Day vs Richards @ Joliet West 5:30 pm (Soph. start time)

The Funnies, number 2

Thank You!

The Joliet Township Football Program would like to say a huge thank-you to Provena-St. Joe's for sending out a trainer to our practices throughout the week. What a huge relief to know that we had an athletic trainer at every practice.

Another great big thank-you to our Joliet Township Athletic Booster Club for our hi-pod endzone camera. It was a great tool at camp and will continue to be a huge tool for us during the season. It allows us to watch and critique practices from a great view.

More Pictures of Cedar Creek

The Funnies, number 1

Cedar Creek 2008

I apologize for the delay in posting, but, after a few hours of much needed sleep, I put this together for you... Enjoy. As you watch this, you will understand that this was more than just football practice, this was our team becoming 1.

(You may need to turn off the playlist at the bottom of the blog before you watch this.)

Cedar Creek Day 3

What a physically exhausting day...capped off by a night that will be remembered forever. It was a very late night so I will update in the morning.

The Funnies, Part 2

The Funnies, Part 1

Cedar Creek Day 2

Waking up at 6:45 am to meet the hill for the first time at Cedar Creek Camp.
After the hill the guys and coaches took a nice jog around the hill.
After our morning workout on the hill we had breakfast then went up to the practice field and had a great practice where the offense and defense have started sharpening each other.
In the afternoon we were able to escape the heat in the shade of the forest to work with Eagle Crest Adventures to work on team building skills.
The evening session of the day ended with a coaches vs. players 7 on 7 game. (Coaches won 18-7)

After the 7 on 7 game we all met in the meeting room for "the funnies" (a tradition in Coach Aubry's family for many years). Pictures to follow...tune in tomorrow for day 3.

Cedar Creek Day 1

60 players plus coaches ready to start a new adventure and tradition for the JT Football program.

One of the guys favorite time of the day...Smashin'!
Aurora Christian HS football team came down for a little 7 on 7 matchup. It was a great time of teaching and learning for our skill guys. O-Line and D-Line had a matchup of there own. Sounds as if the O-Line had a great first night.
We were very fortunate to have 6 time Super Bowl player Don Beebe (and head football coach of Aurora Christian HS) stop by the camp and give the guys a few great words of encouragement. Coach Beebe's words will ring in the ears of our JT players for some time. One of the biggest words of wisdom he gave our kids was "chemistry". Coach Beebe told the guys, "it doesn't matter how much talent is on the team, if the team does not have chemistry they will do nothing." He also shared his heart with the guys and what he is truly passionate about.

A little school spirit on the way to camp.

All in all it was a great first day of camp. The guys were very excited to be here and the late night break out sessions were very positive as well. We will see how excited the guys are when the air horn goes off at 6:45 am tomorrow morning...check in again tomorrow we have another great day planned.

Reminder: Please be at the school at 11:30 AM, Monday morning, to pick up lower pads. Then, off to Cedar Creek.

Cedar Creek Football Camp

-I will be updating the blog daily during the camp, so check in everyday.

List of things to bring:

1. Pillow
2. Sleeping bag
3. Towel
4. Practice gear (bring enough for all days)
5. Sun block
6. Swimming trunks
7. Sweatshirt
8. Running shoes (in addition to football cleats)
9. Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant)
10. Props for variety show
11. Snacks (after evening practice sessions)

Cedar Creek Camp Timeline Monday July 14, 2008

1:00 pm Leave from Joliet West High School

2:00 pm Arrive at Cedar Creek Camp

2:00-3:00 pm Check in

3:00-5:00 pm Tour of facility and free time (Low ropes/Canoes and paddle boats on Lake)

5:00-6:00 pm Dinner in Dining hall

6:30-8:30 pm Practice on field

9:15-9:45 pm Offensive/Defensive Team meetings (Offense dining hall/Defense dorm)

9:45-10:00 pm Move together in Dorm

10:00-10:30 pm Break-out group discussions

10:30-11:00 pm Team discussion

11:30 pm Lights out

Cedar Creek Camp Timeline Tuesday July 15, 2008

6:45 am First wake up call

7:00 am Second and final wake up call

7:15-7:45 am Meet at the Hill

8:00-9:00 am Breakfast in Dining hall

9:30-11:30 am Morning Practice session on the field

12:00-12:45 pm Lunch in Dining hall

1:00-4:00 pm Team Building w/ Eagle Crest Adventures

4:30-5:00 pm Offensive/Defensive Team Meetings

5:00-6:00 pm Dinner in dining hall

6:00-7:00 pm Free time

7:15-8:30 pm 7 on 7 Coaches vs Players

9:00-10:00 pm Talent Show in dorm meeting room

10:30 pm Lights out

Cedar Creek Camp Timeline Wednesday July 16, 2008

6:45 am First wake up call

7:00 am Second and final wake up call

7:15-7:45 am Meet at the Hill

8:00-9:00 am Breakfast in Dining hall

9:30-11:30 am Morning Practice session on the field

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch in Dining hall

1:00-2:30 pm Free time

2:45-4:45 pm Afternoon Practice session on the field

5:00-6:00 pm Dinner in dining hall

6:30-8:30 pm Evening Practice session on the field

9:00-10:00 pm Bonfire activities

10:30 pm Lights out

Cedar Creek Camp Timeline Thursday July 17, 2008

6:45 am First wake up call

7:00 am Second and final wake up call

7:15-7:45 am Meet at the Hill Jog to the lake and jump in…

8:00-9:00 am Breakfast in Dining hall

9:30-11:30 am Morning Practice session on the field

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch in Dining hall

1:00 pm Pack up and leave Cedar Creek Camp

2:00 pm Arrive back at Joliet West High School

7 on 7

Although we had a great work-out Tuesday night at Bolingbrook, we need to continue to improve our performance on the field. We are pleased with our progress, however, we should never be satisfied.

Offense ready to explode.

Defense as physical as the best defense in the state.

A new JT tradition after a work-out.

WIN!

Tonight's 7 on 7

We will be traveling to Bolingbrook tonight for 7 on 7 games at 6, 7, & 8:00. Pictures will be posted tomorrow.

7 Days Left Until Camp

I am very excited about the football camp we have before us this summer. The Joliet Township Varsity football program is taking a new adventure this summer as we will be going on a 4 day and 3 night adventure at Cedar Creek Retreat Center. We will be doing more that just building a football team, we will be uniting our team to prepare for the 2008 football season. Summer is here and so is football, so start getting excited for the 2008 football season. If there are any questions about the camp or summer calendar you may contact me at 815-774-6028.

We will be planning a team send off on Monday July 14^th at 1:00 pm. I would love to see everyone there to send off the team on this new adventure. Thank you for all you do for your son and

GO STEELMEN!

Walk for Life

Thanks to all the guys who volunteered their time for the Walk for Life. We filled the luminary bags with sand and candles and placed them around the track (in alphabetical order!). Thanks to all of you who represented our JT football program in such a great way!