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ADAMS HIGHLANDER FOOTBALL

General Information

2008 Planning Calendar


(Items in bold are recent additions)

Scheduled Activities (updated items appear in bold)

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Summer Enrichment offerings  Click here for more detail
8/24 - Southfield Varsity Game  
8/31 - Harrison Varsity Game  
9/7 - @ Lake Orion Varsity Game  
9/14 - Lathrup Varsity Game  
Thursday, 9/20 @Seaholm Varsity Game  
9/28 - N. Farmington Varsity Game  
10/5 - @Farmington Varsity Game  
10/12 - Groves (Homecoming) Varsity Game  
10/19 - @RHS Varsity Game  
12/2 Banquet All Awards Banquet  

Annual Events:

 

bulletAgility Drills:  Once per week, at 6:00 AM beginning January 23, until June.  This program involves practicing running form, disciplined movement and body control.  The aim is to keep in tune throughout the off season and improve running form. 
bulletSilent Auction   Each Spring Adams Football boosters host this event which is the main fund-raiser for the team.  2007 event took place March 10.  Click here for video
bulletNew Player and Parents Meeting.  May 6, 2008.  Each year the  coach welcomes the incoming freshmen class.  In addition to meeting the coach and hearing about the program, interested parents can get involved and support their son by signing up to help with pasta parties, snacks, acting as team reps, video, announcing, and more.
bulletAnnual Lift-a-Thon:  Late May, each year.  Fund Raiser for equipment for the weight room.
bulletBeastmasters is six times over the summer, this conditioning program at Bloomer Park, is a great way to get or stay in shape over the summer. Player must attend 5 of the 6 sessions each summer to earn the coveted Beastmaster award

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bulletFamily Picnic.  Everyone is invited to attend the annual Brown and Gold Adams Football Family Picnic.  Held after the first week of two-a-days.  Individual and Team pictures are taken beginning at 7:30 AM.  The squads then participate in a scrimmage.  Beginning at 9:00, Head Coach Patritto reviews the program for the parents and families.  A brief presentation by a representative of the Parent Action Committee reviews involvement opportunities.  Parents are encouraged to bring their planner (or Palm Pilot or Pocket PC for the digitally enlightened) as we will be taking sign ups for volunteers at the games (e.g. bringing out the Bell, selling programs, etc.).  This is mandatory for the players and families are strongly encouraged to attend.    It is a great opportunity to get together and meet the rest of the Adams Football Family.
bulletThe Wide Open Golf Outing Late Summer, is a great chance for all of the Adams Family Golfers to get together.  Not only do you have a chance to enjoy some great golf at an  outstanding local club, but you also have a chance to help support Adams Football!  More information Click Here » 

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2007 Archive
2006 Archive

2005 Archive

2004 Archive
2003 Archive

Adams Football History

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Historical Information 

Adams Basketball Team

Adams Wrestling Team

Michigan HS Athletic Association.

Rochester United Lacrosse

Van Hoosen Middle School Football
Van Hoosen Middle School Wrestling

Adams Cheer Squad

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