I joined the Falconz last year as a complete rookie to the game. The only thing I knew about football was the quarterback threw the ball and even then I wasn’t sure. I’m not joking. In the end the lingo, rules, X’s and O’s weren’t the only things I learned. Here’s a list of 10 things everyone in Falconz Nation should know.
1. Stretching is important. If you want to be able to get out of bed the next day, that is. The morning after my first football practice I tried to hop out of bed and fell to the floor instead. Though, stretching only takes you so far. The day after a big game or grueling practice you can usually hear one of us utter words like, “I feel like I have been hit by a…” and it’s follow up with “truck”, “train”, or “Polynesian”.
2. Nothing stops practice. As practice time approaches we find ourselves looking to the sky to see if the weather is going to hold out. It doesn’t really matter though because rain or shine, the Falconz are going to be working. Unless it’s a crazy windstorm, we don’t mess around with those.
3. The coaches are always right. Our coaching staff is as amazing as a shark riding a unicorn. They know what they are talking about and there is zero point in trying to argue with any of them. I guarantee they don’t want to hear your excuses, either. Just know, they are going to be right. Especially if his name is Rick.
4. Getting football pads off is a team sport. The pad’s job is to be secure, with the jersey as tight as a second skin. When it comes to prying those suckers off, more often than not you’re going to need a second pair of hands. One day I will be able to get my pads off by myself, but it is not this day. It’s not going to be tomorrow, either.
5. Football is a book-smart game. I learned this game requires a lot of studying; it’s imperative to know the playbook inside and out. Of course, it’s ironic that a sport using so much brain power also has a high rate of brain injury.
6. Stay hydrated. Keeping hydrated is very important to game-day performance and post-game recovery. Oh, and if someone asks you to bring drinks to a potluck the night before a game, it turns out Mt. Dew is not an acceptable form of hydration. I know now, guys.
7. A Falconz sandwich is not as yummy as it sounds. If you don’t believe me, I could arrange a taste test for you. I suggest you decline that offer and just take my word for it.
8. Know your roots. It’s always nice to know where you come from. In the Falconz world we have modeled a lot more than just colors and mascot after the Air Force Academy. I speak for all of us when I say we have a lot of respect for the AF. Oh and it’s convenient that we share the same mascot when it comes to buying their Falcon merchandise.
9. Stick up for the little guy. The Falconz love being tethered to the Mascot Miracles Foundation. Playing football with a purpose brings everything into perspective. While we play a game we are happy to bring awareness and donations to such a worthy cause.
10. Everything is awesome when you’re part of a team. Putting 50 women in one group and having zero drama is nothing short of a miracle. But I have to say, the Falconz pull it off nicely. Being part of a team has been so rewarding and naturally, everything is awesome.
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