This Week in Football - 09.26.22
Upcoming Event
September 29 - Varsity Team Dinner Thursday at 6:30PM-7:30
September 30 - Novice vs @Mt. Empire (Early Release 1:00PM - Arrive at 2:30 - Kickoff 4:00PM - Round Trip Transportation Provided)
September 30 - Varsity vs @Mt. Empire (Early Release 1:00PM - Arrive at 4:00 - Kickoff 7:00PM - Round Trip Transportation Provided)
Have you downloaded our app? Visit: https://escondidocharter.gorepu.com/app
Have you seen our athletic website? Visit: https://weareescondido.org
Hello Football Families,
We have a unique and exciting week ahead. With our game this week at Mountain Empire High School we have arrange for busing this week.
Here is our Itinerary:
Novice/JV
1:00PM - Early Dismissal and Load Charter Bus
1:30PM - Players Pack Your Own Lunch and Eat on the Bus.
2:30PM - Arrive at Mt. Empire and Suit Up For Game At Mr. Empire
3:00PM - Take Field for Warm Up
4:00PM - Kickoff
6:00PM - Game Ends and Dinner (Food and Drink) Will Be Provided for You After the Game
7:00PM - Novice and JV Will Watch the Varsity Game (Players May Want to Bring Money For Snack Bar)
9:00PM - Varsity Game Ends and Novice/JV Load Bus for Trip Home
10:30PM - Parents Pick Up Players at ECHS
Varsity
1:00PM - Early Dismissal and Load Charter Bus
2:30PM - Varsity East Lunch at Grand Ole BBQ (15505 Olde Hwy 80)
3:30PM - Load Charter Bus and Depart for Game At Mr. Empire
4:15PM - Arrive at Mt. Empire and Suit Up For Game At Mr. Empire
6:00PM - Take Field for Warm Up
7:00PM - Kickoff
9:00PM - Varsity Game Ends and Load Bus for Trip Home
10:30PM - Parents Pick Up Players at ECHS
This week we are going to focus on PAO Resiliency Rule 01 - The obstacle in the path is often the way.
I recently read a book by Ryan Holiday titled:
“The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph”
A description of the book stated:
“The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”
Ryan Holiday shows us how some of the most successful people in history—from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs—have applied stoicism to overcome difficult or even impossible situations. Their embrace of these principles ultimately mattered more than their natural intelligence, talents, or luck.”
Ryan Holiday shares the story about a king who uses obstacles to teach his kingdom about the value of resiliency.
The King’s Highway
Once a king had a great highway built for the members of his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many as desired to participate. Their challenge was to see who could travel the highway the best.
On the day of the contest the people came. Some of them had fine chariots, some had fine clothing, fine hairdos, or great food. Some young men came in their track clothes and ran along the highway. People traveled the highway all day, but each one, when he arrived at the end, complained to the king that there was a large pile of rocks and debris left on the road at one spot and this got in their way and hindered their travel.
At the end of the day, a lone traveler crossed the finish line warily and walked over to the king. He was tired and dirty, but he addressed the king with great respect and handed him a bag of gold. He explained, "I stopped along the way to clear a pile of rocks and debris that was blocking the road. This bag of gold was under it all. I want you to return it to its rightful owner."
The king replied, "You are the rightful owner."
The traveler replied, "Oh no, this is not mine. I've never known such money."
"Oh yes," said the king, "you've earned this gold, for you won my contest. "He who travels the road best is he who makes the road smoother for those who will follow."
Play as One!
Coach Goodman
DYK (Did You Knows)
DYK (Did You Knows)
DYK 01 - Snack Bar and Team Dinners
We need every family to volunteer at least 1 time in the snack bar this season. To select your slot sign up here at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4dabaf2fa3ff2-echs1
DYK 02 - Thank you to all our parents for leading and serving on our team committees. Let's all rally together "As One" and help serve our amazing community this season!
Field and Chain Crew Lead
Adam Mitchell
760-505-0728
Snack Bar Lead
Christie Elliott
949-633-0507
Team Mom/Team Dinners Lead
Amy Taylor
858-228-6578
Game Film Lead
Ben Elliott
949-633-0506
DYK 03 - Players of the Week
Offensive Player of the Week - Aiden Volk
Defensive Player of the Week - Joisah Hay
Special Teams Player of the Week - Horatio Keller
Player of the Week - Albert Konado
Work Hard - Enzo DiGiovanni
Live Pure - Alejandro Villamar
Lead With Courage - Nate Calles
Honor the Team - Jorden Campbell
DYK 04 - Hydrate
Players, as a reminder, please be drinking water, not only during practice, but, most importantly, before and after. Stay hydrated. It is going to be a warm week.
DYK 05 - 2022 Football Commitment Form
Escondido Charter High School Football Player, Parent, and Coach Commitment at: https://bit.ly/echsfbccommitmentform
DYK 06 - 2022 Football Schedule
Aug. 12 - Scrimmage vs Kerney
Aug. 19 - Week 1 vs @Clairmont
Aug. 26 - Week 2 vs O'Farrell
Sep. 2 - Week 3 vs @Tri-City Christian
Sep. 09 - Week 4 vs @La Jolla Country Day
Sep. 16 - Week 5 Bye Week
Sep. 23 - Week 6 vs @Sante Fe Christian
Sep. 30 - Week 7 vs @Mountain Empire
Oct. 07 - Week 8 vs Orange Glen
Oct. 14- Week 9 vs The Bishops School
Oct. 21 - Week 10 vs @Francis Parker
Oct. 28 - Week 11 vs @Classical Academy
DYK 07 - Are you not on the email list or do you know of someone who is interested in playing football this year.
Step 01. Join Our Team at: https://bit.ly/3EVoqCS
Step 02. Escondido Charter High School Football Player, Parent, and Coach Commitment at: https://bit.ly/echsfbccommitmentform
Step 03. Watch the Play as One Orientation
https://vimeo.com/427939654/b45dc9045
DYK 08 - FNL Highlight Videos can be watched and downloaded at:
Friday Night Lights 2021: https://vimeo.com/657153281
Friday Night Lights 2020: https://vimeo.com/545585288
Friday Night Lights 2019: https://vimeo.com/379337641
DYK 09 - Physicals and Release Forms
Please visit: https://escondidocharter.rankonesport.com/
Rank One Directions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BT0piSGoTKlYoO5AfWUGMHp9PuxdrYMU/view?usp=sharing
DYK 10 - Football Fundraisers
As we prepare for our 2022 season one of our opportunities to help develop our football program of excellence is fundraising as a team. Here are a couple ways to do it:
Digital Smart Phone Ads
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f0JEXh6agxVbYbHnKeRnZl8CEK_N1CIZ/view?usp=sharing
SnapRaise Snap 20
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzwJhxDI_wTnSXd3b2F6cTRjOXc/view?usp=sharing
DYK 11 - Sports App
Have you downloaded our football app? Follow us all season long on your mobile device. Get practice schedules, game coverage, player interviews, game previews and recaps, postgame highlights, enhanced stats, customized game alerts, player profiles and much more! The official app for Escondido Charter High School football brings fans closer to the team than ever before.
Download Now:
iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1480455128
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.repu.escondidocharter
Also visit the Escondido Charter Football Team Website at:
https://weareescondido.org/football
"He who travels the road best is he who makes the road smoother for those who will follow."
- The Kings Highway