We played our first games up in Gananoque against two teams and after both games I came to the conclusion, "it is very much REAL FOOTBALL." I was so proud of our boys we came home with two big wins.
As the season progressed, we learned a lot about the game. Obviously with only 6 players on the field the game changes. A running back that we would teach, "if run to the outside, don't go back inside, because that is where all the defence is", now we would say, "hey, if cut back inside you only have one guy to beat." All year we saw this from our running backs and quarterbacks, many many times they just cut back inside and beat the last defender for a touchdown.
Something unusual started to happen as the season progressed, we were winning all our games! It had been 5 years since we were in the championship at Smiths Falls. We ended the season 10 and 0. Our final game was played this past week against a strong North Grenville team. We knew they would pull out all the stops to beat us. They showed some plays we did not see during the season, including some amazing passing. The game was much closer in the first half with a score of 35-18. In the second have we continued to run away with a final score of 63-30.
I am so proud of our boys for an incredible season, there were some great lessons this year:
1. Even when there is change... just play the game!
We learned this year that 6 on 6 was fun, we know it may change next year but I am very happy for the lads that stepped up and played the game.
2. Do NOT listen to the naysayers!
I bet you there a few lads who wished they would have played this year. It has been many years since we have had an undefeated season and a championship.
3. When you play as a team anything can happen!
That's the reason why I love coaching football! It is a true team sport and we needed everyone to win!
I will never forget this year. 2016, OV 6 on 6 Junior Redhawks Champions!!
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