New Prague Area Community Education

Entering 7th & 8th grade in 2024 Join district coaches for a program designed to improve your sport performance. Experience a comprehensive and systematic approach to addressing vital components involved in achieving optimal athletic performance. The primary goal of the program is to develop a foundation for future athletic performance. We accomplish this by: Introducing and developing ground based and multi-joint movement patterns. Focusing on technique and skill development Use of developmentally appropriate loads A gradual addition of primary and auxiliary lifts Focusing on the creation of well-rounded athletes This program is designed to improve overall athletic ability and to lay a foundation for future athletic endeavors. All 7th and 8th grade athletes interested in improving their overall athletic performance are highly encouraged to attend. The coach for this program was part of the budget cuts and the program was turned over to our varsity football coach, Coach Norby. Coach Norby, wanting this program to be beneficial and successful for those who are participating; sat down and took all of the programming he runs and created a strength and conditioning program that would best benefit the kids who are participating but also allow for him and his coaches to provide the best of themselves to the program. Current Sessions New Sessions 8-8:55 10:00-11:00 9-9:55 10:45-11:45 10-10:55 Current dates New Dates June 4,6,25,27 May 28,30 July 9,11,16,18,23,25,30 June 4,6,11,18,20,25,27 July 9,11,16,18,23,25

Youth Entering Grades 7-8 in Fall 2024 This camp is designed for those individuals' entering 7th and 8th grade in the Fall of 2024. The camp will focus on individual position technique and terminology used by the Trojan Football Program. Campers will also be installing offensive and defensive schemes which will be used to prepare them for Middle School Football in the fall.

Students Entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2024 Campers will learn a variety of skills in all facets of the game of football as well as how to commit to keeping an active body and mind. Campers will be separated into mini-camps by age level and will learn from experienced coaches including the Trojan Varsity Staff. Campers will also be introduced to Trojan Offensive and Defensive Schemes. The second part of each day will consist of flag football competitions where campers will put newly learned skills to use. Sign up for a championship experience!

Youth Entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2024 Campers will learn a variety of skills in all facets of the game of football as well as how to commit to keeping an active body and mind. Campers will be separated into mini-camps by age level and will learn from experienced coaches including the Trojan Varsity Staff. Campers will also be introduced to Trojan Offensive and Defensive Schemes. The second part of each day will consist of flag football competitions where campers will put newly learned skills to use. Sign up for a championship experience!

Youth Entering Grades 5th & 6th in Fall 2024 Join your friends as we take the game of football one step further for this age group by putting on the pads and playing teams in other communities. This is a program where participants learn and practice the fundamentals of football as they experience the New Prague Trojan Football team concepts, tradition and drills. All necessary safety equipment (helmet, pads, etc.) is provided for each player. Baseball or soccer cleats are recommended. Practice and game schedules will be provided around August 10th. It is expected to follow the schedule below. (Schedule is subject to change and any changes would be provided to families) Practices Begin the week of August 12th Held three (3) days per week the last couple of weeks of summer Held two (2) days per week between during school on average run 1.5 hours in length start times between 5:30 & 6:00pm Games Begin the week of August 26th Held on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Part of the Southwest Metro Football League- playing local communities such as Prior Lake, Waconia, Eden Prairie and others Register by July 15th, 2024. After this date your registration may be placed on a waiting list until we can be sure we have enough equipment and coaches.