SEP Football Begins Spring Conditioning

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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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