Patriot News

Fri., Sept 9: Varsity & Middle School Football

By AndreaPflughoft  

Oklahoma Patriots vs. Destiny Christian

Friday, September 9th

Middle School kickoff 5:30pm; Varsity kickoff 7:30pm

Location: 3801 SE 29th St. Del City, OK 73115

Admission will be charged.

 

Filed in: High School News, Middle School News, Patriot News, Uncategorized

Tues., Sept 6: Middle School Football

By AndreaPflughoft  

Cheer the Middle School Team on to victory!

Oklahoma Homeschool Patriots

vs. Oklahoma Christian Academy

Tuesday, September 6th at 6:00pm.

NOTE: Football field is NOT located at the school. Field address is: 2924 Technology Drive in Edmond (from Broadway Extension, go west on 33rd Street past railroad tracks turn north onto Technology Drive).

Admission price is: $5/adult, $2/senior, & $3/student. Visitor seating is on the east side.

Go Patriots!!

Filed in: Junior High News, Middle School News, Patriot News, Uncategorized

Fri., Sept 2: Patriot’s 1st Varsity Game!!

By AndreaPflughoft  

Come out for the Oklahoma Homeschool Patriot’s first varsity football game of the season. We will be battling Oklahoma Christian Academy this Friday, September 2nd at 7:30pm.

NOTE: Football field is NOT located at the school. Field address is: 2924 Technology Drive in Edmond (from Broadway Extension, go west on 33rd Street past railroad tracks into Midcon Digital Storage warehouse entrance).

Admission price is: $5/adult, $2/senior, & $3/student. Visitor seating is on the east side.

Go Patriots!!

Filed in: High School News, Patriot News, Uncategorized

Tomorrow nights scrimmage is at the SW Covenant Field in Yukon.

By Tom Hurley  

Tomorrow nights scrimmage is at the SW Covenant Field in Yukon.  We will be scrimmaging SW Covenant and Gracemont.  We are wearing our practice pants and practice jerseys.  Start drinking water now.  We will NOT have the water wagon there.  Bring your own water/Gatorade.
Be there at 6:00.  Scrimmage starts at 6:30.  Our first game is ONE WEEK AWAY!!.
The address is 401 N. 11th Street which is called Garth Brooks Blvd for most of Yukon.  Go North on N. 11th Street past old Route 66, then past the rail road tracks and it will be on your left (West) side of the road.  The field IS NOT at the school.
We need two volunteer videographers.  Any parent or responsible sibling will do.  We will be using the Sikes’ Camera and the Justus’ camera, but we do need camera operators.  Please email if you are available to serve in this capacity.
Play Hard, Act Right!
Coach Sikes

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2011 Patriot Players Take Field With Latest Helmet Technology

By Tom Hurley  

New for the 2011 season all Patriot players, both High School and Middle School, will be wearing the latest in football helmet technology. The Xenith football helmet is a revolutionary helmet design that is completely different from any other helmet on the market. Check out the Xenith web site to learn about the unique benefits of this helmet over the traditional Schutt or Riddell designs – http://www.xenith.com/football/innovation/

We tested a dozen of these helmets last season and were very pleased with the result so the decision was made to outfit the entire program with Xenith’s. We have been able to make these and other equipment upgrades while continuing to keep the player fees very reasonable – Patriot player fees are lower than any other similar program in the region.

Below is a brief explanation of the Xenith technology:

Xenith® was founded with the goal of reducing the risk of concussive episodes by providing both innovation and education. We’ve created an innovative product, and we’re committed to delivering the education needed to complement that product. When you choose Xenith, you’ll see things differently. You’ll become enlightened.

Xenith Adaptive Head Protection® is a system of integrated technologies designed to reduce the sudden movement of the head by adapting to different energy levels. It provides optimal performance when players need it most.

Traditional padding materials are designed primarily for high-energy impacts: they are too dense and stiff for low to medium impacts, and can’t adapt to impact energy. This causes the head to move suddenly during impact, increasing the risk of a concussive episode.

 

Filed in: High School News, Junior High News, Middle School News, Patriot News, Uncategorized

Change of Practice Time Because Of Heat!

By Tom Hurley  

I sent an email out yesterday to just the players and parents we currently have signed up for the 2011 season.
The email you are receiving now has been sent to the broader audience of folks who want to keep up with the Patriots (including players and parents), and also to the non players and parents.  We need to know if you SHOULD HAVE received yesterdays email but did not.  We need to make sure that those who need to be on the list about changes in practice schedule and such do indeed receive the emails.
If you need to be added to the list that gets informed of practice schedule changes and such, please respond and note that you need any information about changes in team schedule etc.  You only need to send an email with that request if you DID NOT receive yesterdays email.
Below is the email that went out yesterday.
At least for tomorrow night, let’s plan to start and end practice an hour later than we had originally planned.  This will let the average temperature during practice drop a couple of degrees.

Sorry for this change, but these high temperatures are difficult to deal with.  Parents be assured, we will be extremely careful as we know many of the players have not prepared themselves for the heat.  They will adapt quickly, but for tomorrow night, Monday, August 1st we will practice 6:30 to 9:00.

School has not started, so I feel a bit more comfortable about this late time slot for this week.  Some families are starting school next week, so I am doubtful that we will start and end this late next week.

I am hopeful that there will be a break in the weather by next week.  We can’t afford to skip a week of practice so we must practice this week.

Please respond to this email IF this places your family in a hardship.  As we try to determine what we do for the rest of the week, the feedback will be helpful.  If this schedule change creates a challenge for too many of the families, then we need to consider that information.

Once again I am sorry, but it is for the safety of the players and coaches.  And if you did not get the word yesterday, then START DRINKING WATER NOW!  And each coach and player should bring their own jug of water or better yet something with electrolytes in it (Gatorade or Powerade or something).  The team will provide water and plenty of breaks, but if everyone brings their own  it will help the guys be able to get a drink ANYTIME they feel it is needed.

Tiffany Davis has done a great job of cleaning up the email lists, but lets don’t count on just that form of communication.  Please communicate the change to others on the team so that everyone gets the word.  If you know of someone who should have received this email, but did not, then let us know immediately.

Thanks,

Coach Sikes

 

Filed in: High School News, Junior High News, Middle School News, Patriot News

2011 Patriot Schedule!!

By Tom Hurley  

The 2011 Patriot schedule has been posted for the Varsity, J.V. & Middle School. Game times and locations are subject to change so please check back often for the latest updates. Please take note of the opportunity we now have with the Varsity program at the end of the season – - PLAYOFFS!!

The Varsity has 11 scheduled games with an opportunity for 12 with playoffs. The J.V. has 7 scheduled games with possibility of substantial playing time in 2 of the Varsity games. The Middle School has 10 scheduled games.

Come join us for the most exciting year of Patriot Football in the 10 year history of the program!

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Practice starts Monday at 5:30!!

By Tom Hurley  

Well it’s here, and its hot!  We are going to have to take it a bit easier than normal.  These temps are not normal and we will adjust our practice intensity accordingly.
Start drinking lots of extra water NOW.  Don’t wait until Monday.
We will have water for the team, but each player (and coach) should bring their own individual water jugs with water and or sports drink.  We will hydrate often.
We will be in shorts and shirts until the temps drop a few degrees, but we would be in shorts and shirts the first few days of practice anyway.
There will be a bit of administrative work to do on Monday, so be there a few minutes early if possible.  We will start at 5:30 and be done at 8:00 sharp.
Play Hard, Act Right!

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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!!!!!!

By Tom Hurley  

The Oklahoma City Patriots are kicking off their 10th season on Aug 1st continuing a proud tradition of Homeschool Football and we are looking for a FEW GOOD MEN, who not only have a strong desire to play football, but more importantly are looking to learn important Core Values to help them later in life. Intangible values that they will be able to carry with them for the rest of their lives, long after football is over.
Patriots Football strives to not only play quality football. We currently have scheduled 10 Varsity High School games, 8 Jr. Varsity High School games, and 10 Middle School games.  And new for the 2011 season, we have been admitted into the Oklahoma Christian School Athletic Association (OCSAA) which will allow us to have the opportunity to play for State Championships and in addition, standout players will have the chance to receive All State honors.
We also strive to give young men the intangible qualities to succeed in life that can only be earned from standing on the line with his fellow Patriot team members. With a focus on core competencies:
  • Dependability
    The certainty of proper performance of duty.
  • Bearing
    Creating a favorable impression in carriage, appearance and personal conduct at all times.
  • Courage
    The mental quality that recognizes fear of danger or criticism, but enables a man to proceed in the face of it with calmness and firmness.
  • Decisiveness
    Ability to make decisions promptly and to announce them in clear, forceful manner.
  • Endurance
    The mental and physical stamina measured by the ability to withstand pain, fatigue, stress and hardship.
  • Enthusiasm
    The display of sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of duty.
  • Initiative
    Taking action in the absence of orders.
  • Integrity
    Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principles; includes the qualities of truthfulness and honesty.
  • Judgment
    The ability to weigh facts and possible solutions on which to base sound decisions.
  • Knowledge
    Understanding of sound Football principles enhancing the range of one’s information, including professional knowledge and an understanding of your fellow teammates and how everyone fits together as a team for one common cause.
  • Tact
    The ability to deal with others without creating offense.
  • Unselfishness
    Avoidance of providing for one’s own comfort and personal advancement at the expense of others.
  • Loyalty
    The quality of faithfulness to the team, the line, to one’s seniors, subordinates and peers.
The Oklahoma Christian Home Educators Football Association (OCHEFA) is ready to kick off another exciting football season serving the home school community of the greater Oklahoma City area.  The Oklahoma Patriots are unapologetically Christian in their world view and desire to provide a high quality football experience with an emphasis on Christian character.
Our practice field is conveniently located at 3395 NW Grand Blvd. near Lake Hefner.  Practice starts August 1st, so email okcpatriots@gmail.com or call 405-410-4280 to get more information.
We are looking forward to serving your family and to another great season!
Very Respectfully,
Michael Davis
1stSgt(Ret)USMC
President, Patriots Football

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Patriot’s 2010 Season Kicks Off!

By James Dalman  

It is finally here!

The Middle School has a game tonight at 6:30 p.m. versus the Riverside Indian School in an 11 man contest. We are the home team and the facility we have rented is at Life Christian Academy on Anderson Road between I-40 and I-240.

The high school varsity has their first game tomorrow night, September 3rd, against Oklahoma Christian Academy. Their new field is not ready, so we are playing at Oakdale which doesn’t have bleachers or lights, so the game will kickoff at 5:30 pm.  Please plan on bringing lawn chairs.  The address is 10901 N. Sooner Rd.  Please park by the school and walk to the football field.

Here is the Varsity Schedule as we currently know it:

Friday, September 3 @ 5:30 at Oakdale, we are visitors against Oklahoma Christian Academy
Friday, September 10 @ 7:30 at Destiny Christian School in Del City – visitors
Friday, September 17 @ 7:30 at Life Christian Academy, we are the HOME team against Rejoice Christian
Friday, September 24 @ 7:30 at Community Christian School (11man) in Norman
Saturday, October 2 @ 7:00 we are visitors and the game will be in the Tulsa area
Friday, October 8 @ 7:30 at Community Christian School in Norman we are visitors against Southwest Christian Academy
Friday, October 15 @ 7:30 at Life Christian Academy
Friday, October 22 - open date
Friday, October  29 @ 7:30 @ Gracemont
Friday or Saturday November 5 or 6 – We will host a home game for the Dallas HSAA 11man game – Location TBD

We only currently have 3 high school JV games scheduled – next season we are hopeful to have more numbers and therefore more JV games:

Monday, September 10 @ 6:00 at Destiny Christian School
Monday, September 27 @ 6:00 at Community Christian School
Monday, October 11 @ Mt. St. Mary’s (11 man)

We are also in desperate need of several things.  Please consider helping us out!

  • Videographers: We need two (2) people for each Middle School game and two (2) for each varsity game.  One video camera can be provided by us, but we also need a 2nd video camera and tripod for the second person.  WE NEED THIS TOMORROW NIGHT!!! The videographer/filmer can be a parent or a responsible sibling.  This is a big need!!
  • For our two home games we need gate keepers, concession workers, chain gang, and someone willing to be the announcer.
  • We also need someone to lead and take over for the communication team – - a vital piece that will help everyone.

Many people signed up for these duties at our banquet last year and we are asking for your to honor your commitment and give us a hand. Please contact Coach Sikes ASAP 405-255-3698 if you are willing to help in any way.

Lastly, the varsity will practice on Monday, September 6 from 5:30 to 7:30. We should have enough transportation to get everyone to Coach Sikes house for films and pizza from 8:00 to 9:00.  Films are not mandatory.  If you need to pick up your son, feel free to join us for films.

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