05/05/2026
Email from HS Head Coach Brown to 2026 HS families:
Norwin Knights Parents & Guardians,
Next week we start our Spring Ball phase of our offseason season program. Spring Ball is for
current 8-11th graders that plan on playing football next year. It is vital if your son plans on
playing football next year that he attends. If he is involved in a school sport (baseball, volleyball,
track & field) and are still in season they are not expected to attend unless the schedules do not
overlap. Our spring ball practices are a great start as we transition into summer workouts. If the player cannot make it, it is the PLAYER’S job to communicate they will not be attending via
Band App messages.
PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR SON AS ALL EVENTS ARE ON THE TEAM BAND APP CALENDAR.
We will have a Team Meeting: May 9th at 8:00am in the fieldhouse locker room to go over our team rules and expectations. Players will also receive practice jerseys, helmets (if they do not have one) and a mouthpiece for practices. We also will be conducting our first team community service project by mulching around the high school in preparation for graduation.
Spring Ball practices will start Monday May11th and be everyday finishing on Friday
May15th. The players will report to the fieldhouse locker room immediately after school. We will have workouts and meetings and then at 4:00pm until 5:30pm we will practice. Location will be on the high school campus but has not been defined yet due to the stadium construction. Pick up each day should be outside the fieldhouse. Please understand it will take time to walk back to the fieldhouse after practice.
On the next page I have included a FAQ page. If you have any additional questions please
contact me at [email protected]
Go Knights!
Mike Brown
Head Football Coach
Norwin High School
TOUGH. DISCIPLINE. FAMILY
SPRING BALL FAQs
WHEN IS SPRING BALL?
● Team Meeting- May9th
○ 8:00am- 10:30am
○ Fieldhouse Locker Room
● Monday the 11th through Friday May 15th Fieldhouse Locker Room
○ Meetings/ Workout- 3:00pm till 4:00pm
○ Practice: 4:00pm till 5:30pm
WHAT SHOULD THE PLAYER HAVE TO WEAR?
● Workouts- Tennis Shoes. No crocs or sandals
● Practices- Helmet/ Mouthpiece/ Practice Jersey/ Spikes
○ All are given to player but Spikes
ARE PRACTICES MANDATORY?
● Yes. Players that play a school spring sport and their schedule overlaps with practice will
be excused
WHY IS SPRING BALL SO IMPORTANT
● Spring Ball is an important aspect of the offseason. This is the 1st time we come
together as a team and practice on field.
● Helps acclimate underclassmen and get them used to how things are ran at the high
school program. (Workouts/ Playbooks/ Practice Procedures)
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SPRING BALL?
● Players have the last week off school OFF
● Summer Workouts May 27th
○ A player summer calendar IS ON THE BAND APP
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING INVOLVING THE TEAM (PRACTICES/
WORKOUTS)
● It is vital your son regularly checks the Team Band App
○ Band App includes:
■ Team Calendar
■ Attendance Reports
■ Any sudden announcements that need to go out
■ Player/ Coach Communication
● It is the player’s responsibility to check and to communicate with parents!
TOUGH. DISCIPLINE. FAMILY
