SaberCats travel to #10 Fountain Fort Carson for Season Opener

It doesn't get any more exciting than this!! Opening up the season against the a ranked opponent on the road. The Trojans will provide an explosive team with speed to burn. It will take a tremendous effort in the classroom and on the field to bring back the victory. But you are CAPABLE, more than capable of doing just that. Mistakes that were made in the scrimmage must be corrected this week in practice. Every assignment needs to be completed. It will take a total team commitment to detail, play your responsibility, be one of eleven. But the prize is out there. Who wants to claim it? The TEAM that commits to victory and has the determination to carry out that commitment (on the practice field and Friday night) will reap the reward.
There is no doubt that 2010 is a HISTORICAL season, new Head Coach, 5A competition and the opportunity to play our inner city rivals. But there is HISTORY to make in Week 1. No Fossil Ridge team has ever WON a season opener. That needs to end THIS YEAR!
MAKE HISTORY!

Have a great week of practice,
Coach Lefort

Another Step in the Right Direction

Friday the Greeley West Spartans brought the 2nd ranked 4A team in the state to SaberCat Field for what was a very encouraging scrimmage. The Spartans provided a strong field test for the hard work that has been put in over the Summer. On all levels the play on the field was toe to toe and a battle on every front. Make no mistake West is an well coached team and usually finds it self in the mix for a State Championship come November. It was a good chance to hit someone else and put your efforts on film. The opportunity to compete in game conditions always brings new players to the forefront who PROVE their metal against an opponent. The films from the scrimmages is one of the HUGE evaluation tools that the coaching staff has to use. There were OUTSTANDING moments for sure, but many corrections MUST be made this week before the season opener. We must OUTWORK our opponents this week on the practice field.

Coach Lefort

SaberCats help with Kids Carnival

I arrived at City Park just in time to see the SaberCats in action helping out the volunteers from The Learning House with their Annual Kids Carnival. The Learning House is a not for profit early childhood school for children of all abilities. The volunteer coordinator (Mori Macklin) was very thankful for the work the young men did with the Carnival. She said they saved them hours with the cleanup alone, and were perfect gentlemen the whole afternoon. I think it is safe to say SaberCat Football has some new friends.
It is very important that you represent SaberCat Football with the upmost respect, because it is not only a reflection of you, but of everyone one involed with the program. (your school, your teammates and your parents.) Nice job fellas!!

Coach Lefort

Big Saturday for SaberCat Football

Saturday morning provided both coaches and players the chance to put all the hard work that has been done on both the field and the weight room this Summer to the test with the Green and Silver scrimmage. There were flashes of the kind of team that we need to be when we take the field at Fountain -Fort Carson, but the the scrimmage also revealed that there is PLENTY of room for improvement. Thankfully, we have two weeks of practice and a big scrimmage with the Spartans before the season opener. Every practice between now and then is VITAL for our success. When you are on the field be attentive and ready to give it your all. In meetings pay attention to the game plans and your assignments. Improve everyday, every rep.

Coach Lefort

SaberCats set for historic 2010 season

The 2010 football season promises to be one of monumental moments for the Fossil Ridge SaberCats. Led by "The Original SaberCat" new Head Coach Steve Vecchio the SaberCats will make the jump into Colorado's largest classification, 5A. A new conference the "Front Range" will provide the opportunity to compete against the some outstanding competition, namely the three other high schools in Fort Collins. The commitment to becoming better everyday was evident by the hard work put in during the Summer months. Now it is time to increase the intensity, effort and attitudes. Every moment of practice must be put to good use to be ready for the season opener in a little over two weeks. Let's focus on WINNING this week of practice.

Coach Lefort