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The Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Titans began
workouts May 16 to prepare for their upcoming season
beginning in August.
Titans represent MCRD in the Camp Pendleton
Football League and are looking to improve on their poor
finish a year ago.
“Preparation will make or break a football team,” said
head coach Charles D. White, an administrative assistant
with the recruit administration branch. “We’re going to take
it back to real football.”
White will be assisted this season by his assistant coach
Gunnery Sgt. Corey Brown, a recruit liaison services
interviewer. They will be looking for more preseason
dedication from their players and focusing on fundamentals.
“If we don’t break down these guys, bad habits from the
past will hurt us as a team,” said White. “If we aren’t mentally
and physically ready, we won’t get that championship,” he
added.
Pendleton has already begun practicing, so the Titans
are already looking to catch up. The workouts will consist of
lifting, agility drills, grass work, and hand-eye coordination
work. White foresees the use of pads during practices to
begin in June.
“This year we’re going to incorporate gym workouts to get
bigger and stronger,” said White. “So we can be more suited
to go against the bigger guys.”
In addition to the physical exercises, the coaches will work
with the players to ensure they are mentally prepared to take
on this year’s challenges.
“They need to get into the mindset that the way you
practice is the way you play,” said White. “If you don’t practice
hard, you won’t play hard.”
With eight games and 10 teams there is little room for
error. Every game can make the difference between playing
for the championship title and going home.
“This is going to be a new Titan era,” said White. “We’re
going to win at all costs. Put MCRD on the map.”
Although the Titans struggled last year, they are looking
forward for the chance to play against Miramar and School of
Infantry. Miramar is new this year, making two teams from
San Diego.
“With Miramar being a new addition, we will be able to
compete for bragging rights in San Diego area,” said White.
The Titans have been representing MCRD for about five
years. Despite not having won a title yet, White hopes to
showcase the talent and sportsmanship of the depot.
“We want to bring everyone together to improve the
overall morale of the base,” said White. “Be something
everyone wants to be a part of.”
The Titans are still looking for players, if interested contact
Coach Charles White (916) 524-6108.
| Date Taken: | 05.16.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 06.03.2011 15:46 |
| Story ID: | 71559 |
| Location: | CALIFORNIA, US |
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