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per Chip:
Fleck always preaches the importance of not allowing circumstances, good or bad, to dictate how his team prepares. It’s one of his bedrock themes. These aren’t normal circumstances though. Fleck sounds undeterred.
“Everybody is finding a way to continue to have life move forward and continue to grow and be better from it,” he said. “It’s very challenging in these unprecedented times.”
Rules permit two hours per week of athletically related activities, which Fleck’s position coaches use to host meetings with their groups via Zoom video conferencing. Instruction on scheme and fundamentals are similar to spring practice, only virtual now.
Fleck also sends videos, connects with players individually and invites guest speakers to give talks that focus on supporting mental and emotional needs. Fleck is mindful that a team of 100-plus players offers a wide range of circumstances and family dynamics. A number of players have parents who have lost their jobs. Some players returned home to tough environments. Distance learning presents new challenges.
“There’s a sensitivity to it because we’re all affected at different levels,” Fleck said. “We do everything we can to make sure our players are safe.”
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
Fleck always preaches the importance of not allowing circumstances, good or bad, to dictate how his team prepares. It’s one of his bedrock themes. These aren’t normal circumstances though. Fleck sounds undeterred.
“Everybody is finding a way to continue to have life move forward and continue to grow and be better from it,” he said. “It’s very challenging in these unprecedented times.”
Rules permit two hours per week of athletically related activities, which Fleck’s position coaches use to host meetings with their groups via Zoom video conferencing. Instruction on scheme and fundamentals are similar to spring practice, only virtual now.
Fleck also sends videos, connects with players individually and invites guest speakers to give talks that focus on supporting mental and emotional needs. Fleck is mindful that a team of 100-plus players offers a wide range of circumstances and family dynamics. A number of players have parents who have lost their jobs. Some players returned home to tough environments. Distance learning presents new challenges.
“There’s a sensitivity to it because we’re all affected at different levels,” Fleck said. “We do everything we can to make sure our players are safe.”
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck staying dynamic, connected at home
www.startribune.com
Go Gophers!!
