HSA Note: 'As punishment for violating a team rule, such as being tardy for practice or a meeting, a player is required to roll the length of the grass practice field several times. During the two weeks of training camp, there was one instance that required post-practice rolls."
Happy with how his players have been following their rules in camp, Mack said:
"That's what I like about this team. These guys have worked hard and they've been smart. You don't have to tell them to do things. They do what they're supposed to do." (HSA)
Happy with how they were allowed to move out of the dance studios yesterday and sleep in the dorms or off-campus housing, Greg Salas said:
"It's my last camp, but it's over, and I'm glad to be able to sleep in my own bed." (HSA)
HSA Note: "During training camp, the players slept on cots. The newcomers and seniors were in one studio, the rest were in the other."
About how hazing would result in punishment by rolls, Mack said:
"I don't believe in hazing. Everybody has been a new guy, and you know how you feel as a new guy. That's another thing about leadership. It's important to look out for others." (HSA)
About how their seniors welcomed the freshmen to the camp, freshman David Lefotu said:
"The first day (of camp), we introduced ourselves to the team. The seniors knew this was a new experience for us. They helped us bond with the team. It was a long road during camp, but we got to earn the team's respect." (HSA)
About how they discouraged hazing, senior Spencer Smith said:
"My motto for this camp was: 'Praise, don't haze.' Hazing was not allowed. It worked out good. Nobody left because they felt uncomfortable. We had a lot of fun." (HSA)
About teaching the haka to the team that Paipai, Kamalani Alo, and he learned as Kahuku High players, Richard Torres said:
"We wanted to help the young guys. We explained the culture and background behind the haka. We didn't want to disrespect anybody." (HSA)
HSA Note: "Meanwhile, Dave Aranda, who was promoted to defensive coordinator in February, implemented his extensive defensive schemes. Aranda said some plays come with five pages of options. Aranda said a scout-team offense was formed after the first week of training camp to give the defense on-field experience in different situations."
About how they introduced their entire defensive package in camp but only certain parts will be used each game, Dave Aranda said:
"We want them to say, 'I remember that call,' or 'I remember this adjustment.' That's what you want. What you don't want is for them to see that call for the first time on a Tuesday when you play on a Saturday. We want to give them the best chance to be ready."
http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sportsnews/20100819_Warriors_leave_studios_but_practices_go_on.html
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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