Pios After Graduation

Ryan Lockard [pictured on the far left] graduated in the class of 2007, since then Ryan has not left his football career behind. Along with helping coach the Pioneers to their best seasons in years, Lockard continues his playing days, but a on a different continent. Lockard loves his status as Professional Football player, and who wouldn't. This season Ryan Lockard will be playing for the Warsaw Eagles, out of Warsaw, Poland. If you can read Polish, click on the picture to see the article.

We'll stay updated on his season, we wish him good luck.

1st Day of Camp

Last night all the players reported to camp, and today was the first practice. The practice was about as good as you could ask for on the first day. The intensity and speed of practice was high, and the players were all very excited for the start of the new season.

We are all very optimistic about this season, and it showed with the tempo of practice. The upperclassmen did a good job of showing the incoming players the ropes. The team also seemed to understand the concept of taking responsibility and accountability among themselves. It is always nice to see the players encouraging each other as opposed to having the coaches create the intensity.

New Coaches Hired

Two new coaches were officially hired today!

Coach Tim Jacobs was hired as the new Defensive Coordinator after spending the last few years in the same position at North Medford High School in Southern Oregon.
Coach Phil Magbanua joins the staff as the Defensive Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator after a seven year stint at UNLV in Las Vegas.

See the press release here:

http://www.lcpioneers.com/sports/fball/2008-09/news/fb0731