SEP Football Begins Spring Conditioning
Pete
Ruden
Staff
Reporter
A staple in Southeast Polk athletics
since reaching the state championship game in 2006, the football team has
already started spring “seven on seven” workouts.
A football seven on seven is when
the offense’s quarterback, running backs and wide receivers go against the
defense’s linebackers and defensive backs in an all-passing, fast paced
competition.
“It gets the team together and helps
us get to know each other when it’s not necessarily football season,” safety
Michael Altes said. “[We can] have fun and just get work done.”
After a 6-5 season and another trip
to the postseason, the Rams are looking to make it back again. In recent years,
they have had a “playoffs or bust” mentality, helping to add fire to the fuel.
The Rams have had a strong run with
Denny Muller as head coach, including 92 wins, nine postseason appearances, and
a trip to the state championship. With Muller now resigning, the Rams will
welcome back former Ankeny Hawks head coach Brad Zelenovich, who was the
offensive coordinator at Southeast Polk before going to Ankeny.
“He is a good leader and he knows
how to coach,” Altes said. “He has proven to be a good coach. A lot of people
respect him.”
In addition to these spring
workouts, the team has had organized weightlifting workouts and speed and
agility since early December. Altes thinks it will be a big help for the Rams
in the long run.
“[The workouts can help by] getting
the kids together and being committed. Ultimately, get everybody stronger and
faster,” Altes said.
The Rams will put their hard work
and preparation into practice when they take on the Johnston Dragons at home on
August 28.
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