Coaches will refer to different types of practices and some require separate timing or equipment to be prepared, so it is best to define so we all have the same understanding.    

Conditioning: Pre-season drills and training to get them in shape. No pad/helmets will be used. For those in their first season, they will be sore (new use of muscle groups, etc).

Practice: after required conditioning hours are earned, pads and helmets will be passed out. During primary season, most practices will be full gear.

Walkthrough: When games are on Sundays, the Saturday practice will most likely be a walkthrough where athletes run drills for the plays the next day, but not full impact/ helmet or should pad gear. Coach will adjust practice types as needed based on what will benefit the team best.

All practices will be at Western Albemarle High School (WAHS). 

The 2023 season will kick off the fall season on Monday, July 31st, at WAHS.   All athletes are required to do 10 hours of Conditioning before getting into pads.  The first week of practice will be devoted to that. 

CONDITIONING WEEK: Monday July 31-Friday August 4th
Athletes should wear athletic shorts, t-shirt, socks and cleats.  They will do a lot of different types of conditioning, so be sure they can move comfortably!  ALL participants need to bring their own water bottle to stay hydrated. If athletes are late or miss time during conditioning, they will continue to condition (while those who are finished move into pads) until they are done. The 10 hour conditioning must be completed within consecutive practices.