Most new students are hiking and camping in the White Mountains this week, orienting to Proctor in its human terms. They return Sunday afternoon, as do the remainder of the student population. Meanwhile, some experienced an early orientation hike last week, and joined other aspiring varsity athletes for sports camps.
One hundred and twenty-three students are spending this week training, conditioning and working on skills. Seventeen girls are back for field hockey camp.
Thirty-six boys are working on Leonard Field.
I caught them doing a "board drill" that looks--at first glance--like something to separate "the men from the boys," but--in fact--they are being coached in driving an opponent with legs and feet.
Hydration has become a big deal since I played high school sports! Every team breaks frequently for water.
Thirty-five girls are working out with soccer coaches Karl Methven and Caddie Jackson.
Maggie demonstrates containment strategy on defense:
Each morning and afternoon session dedicates plenty of time to stretching and conditioning, as well as fine skill development.
Annie works on the long ball:
Scott Allenby and Ian Hamlet have 22 boys back for early soccer camp. Team-building is key:
While the
regular athletic schedule gets underway next week, scrimmages and jamborees with other schools begin today!
Go, Green!
