Week of October 12 — Perseverance
Week of October 12 — Perseverance
The hottest part of the fire comes near the end of the forging process.
A blacksmith doesn’t remove the steel just because the work has become difficult. The final stages require patience, endurance, and the determination to see the process through. Football seasons are no different. As the season wears on, every team feels the weight of injuries, fatigue, setbacks, and expectations. The difference is found in how we respond when the road becomes harder.
At Caiman Football, perseverance means continuing to pursue the standard regardless of the circumstances. It means staying disciplined when you’re tired, encouraging your teammates when they’re struggling, and refusing to let temporary adversity become a permanent excuse. Perseverance isn’t about never facing hardship—it’s about refusing to let hardship define who we become.
The teams that finish strong are rarely the freshest. They’re the ones who choose to keep moving forward together.
Ask yourself: When this season demands more from me, will I rise to meet the challenge or retreat from it?
Schedule Reminder
Week of October 12
| Date | Varsity | Novice | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Film at Studio Campus, 4-6p | No Football Activities |
| Tues | 10/13 | Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-615p
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Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-6p
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| Wed | 10/14 | Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-615p
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Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-6p
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| Thurs | 10/15 | Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-545p
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Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-545p
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| Fri | 10/16 |
Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-500p
Varsity Team Dinner hosted byThe Howards |
Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-500p
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| Sat | 10/17 | Game at SFC, 12p
Bus Departure, TBD
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Game at SFC, 830a
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Next Week: Week of October 19
| Date | Varsity | Novice | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-630p
Film Session, 230p |
Game at Maranatha, 4p
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| Tues | 10/20 | Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-615p
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Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-6p
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| Wed | 10/21 | Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-615p
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Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-6p
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| Thurs | 10/22 | Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-5p
Varsity Team Dinner hosted by The Irwins |
Practice at Hidden Valley Middle School, 4-6p
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| Fri | 10/23 | Game vs Bishops (Orange Glen), 715p, Bus TBD
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Game vs Bishops (Orange Glen), 4p, Bus TBD
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| Sat | 10/24 | Film Session, 830-10a | No Football Activities |
This Week’s Challenge
- Finish every practice with the same effort you started with, even when you’re exhausted.
- Be the teammate who brings energy and encouragement when others begin to fade.
- Respond to adversity with determination instead of frustration.
- Choose one moment this week to push beyond what feels comfortable.
The forge leaves its mark one strike at a time. Make this week count.
