Activities Department Update

Just like that, July is almost done. With the end of July comes Dead Week (Non-Contact Week), where coaches, sponsors, athletes, and parents all get to enjoy some time away from the activities that we love but keep us busy. Dead Week (Non-Contact Week) is a state required time where coaches cannot host any workouts, practices, drills, camps, and anything of the sort. This is an important time where I encourage you all to take time to rest, relax, and enjoy time with family on a vacation or staycation. Refresh those energy and enthusiasm batteries for August and the beginning of the new school year full of activities.

Life is a balance of rest and doing quality work. I use the example of the rabbit and the lawn. I am the stereotypical dad who thrives at mowing my lawn to the finest details, but the past few rains have been spaced out to where I have not been able to mow longer than desired. The other day my oldest daughter and I were looking out the window. All I could see was the tall grass, the trimming I needed to do, patches that could be touched up, weeding in my landscape etc. My daughter tapped my hip and pointed out the window, "bunny, bunny." Lo and behold, there was a cute bunny, not too significant. The difference was, I was focused on the endless tasks that could be accomplished and what I should do next, when my daughter was seeing the beauty that was hidden in the mess. Sometimes in life it is best to stop finding the end of the "to-do lists" and pause to rest and see the beauty in life. Enjoy the little things, take time to rest and be with family and friends, and then get back to the busyness of life.

See you after Dead Week!

Our Impulse Dance Team brought home big honors from MA Dance Camp in Des Moines on July 17-19th. The team earned awards for "Most Connected Team," "The Gerald Hardy Award," and the "Best Work Ethic."

SR Audrey Sturdivant, SO Arabella McDowell, SR Lily Smith, and SR Addison Conlee received white ribbons for leadership and outstanding performances, while ten of our dancers earned green ribbons for strong work ethic and dance skills. SR Lily Thomas made dance camp history by earning two green ribbons!

The team competed in two routines, winning Grand Champions! Despite tornado warnings and an unexpected trip to the hospital, the team proved their determination and unity by starting the year off in incredible fashion! Good job dance girls and Coach Sydra!

Our Cheer Squad participated at the UCA Camp last week and brought home some hardware!

🥇 1st place for the Best Team Spirit

🥈 2nd place in Gameday Sideline Routine

🥇 1st place in Most Improved

Some of our cheerleaders earned All-American status. This status is awarded to athletes who displayed superior technical skills, leadership, and strong personal values:

SR Aurora Edens

SR Saphire Cummings

SR Katheryne Zufall

JR Summer Hunold

SR Saphire Cummings and SR Katheryne Zufall received the Pin-It Forward awards for being standout cheerleaders that demonstrated positive qualities like leadership, spirit, commitment, kindness, and motivation.

Congratulations cheerleaders and Coach Kassidy!

Football practice begins August 11th.

Volleyball Camp starts August 7th, practice starts August 11th.

Cross Country First Practice is August 11th.

Girls' Tennis (shared with Fort Madison) starts August 4th.

HS Band Camp Starts August 4th.

Deadweek (Non-Contact Week)

July 27-August 3 is Deadweek. No coaches can host any gathering of students. This is a state regulated policy. Enjoy some time away!

Get Physicals done!

If you are a middle school or high school athlete, make sure you have your physical completed and uploaded to Bound on your personal profile. This is required in order to practice or compete. Ask Tyler Bryant for assistance if needed.

Register for Sports Teams in Bound!

Registrations are open for all sports programs that athletes are interested in joining. This process is done through Bound. It is recommended to register for any sport you are thinking about participating in now instead of before the season. Ask Tyler Bryant for assistance if needed.

IGHSAU moves Tennis to the Fall

Central Lee coops girls' tennis with Fort Madison, led by Coach Banks. Practices begin August 4th.

Sports Boosters Baseball/Softball Initiative

We are making progress toward our goal of raising funds to renovate our baseball and softball facilities. Please consider donating today. Bricks are still available to customize and purchase to be placed in either backstop.

Harvestville Dinner, Live Music, and Silent Auction! - July 18, 6-9pm

A HUGE Thank you to Harvestville for hosting our first annual Sports Boosters dinner. We had a good turnout, excellent music entertainment, and outstanding food! We are happy to have such a good professional relationship with Harvestville and the Hohl family. Thank you to our Sports Boosters members on having great fundraising ideas, we are truly lucky to have such a great team!

Central Lee Sports Booster Golf Outing

Register your team to join the annual Sports Boosters Golf Outing. It takes place on August 15, with the tee time at 9:00am. Four players per team and only 22 teams are allowed! The cost is $360 per team, with lunch and golf cart included. The top three teams earn a prize, and door prizes are available. Sign up today!

Central Lee Bowling!

Central Lee is incorporating Bowling into our athletics programs for the first time! If you are interested in playing, boys or girls, please register on Bound. We are happy to provide this opportunity to our students, and thank you to Ryan Moore for his assistance with this new journey.

Below are the current coaching vacancies in our district. If you are interested, please contact Tyler Bryant and/or apply online. Applicants must have a current Iowa Coaching License/Endorsement. Looking for positive, reliable, and determined individuals for these positions.

Varsity Assistant Football Coach

Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

MS Boys Basketball Coach

MS Boys Basketball Coach

Middle School Football Coach

Varsity Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

JV/Varsity Bowling Coach (Soon to be posted)

"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day."- Henri Nouwen