Greetings - members of the Sandhills Valley Mavericks Community,
The summer has flown by and fall practices are finally beginning. I want to start off by saying thank you to the players, coaches, parents, supporters and administrators who have worked very hard over the summer to prepare our student athletes for the 2024-2025 athletic season(s).
As many of you know, participation in the weight room and summer activities were a major point of emphasis for our coaches and players at the end of last year. Thanks to the generosity of the Stapleton Public Schools Foundation Board and donors we were able to invest a substantial amount of money to improve the quality of equipment being utilized in our weight room. That financial investment also allowed us to provide McPherson County Schools with usable equipment to improve their facilities as well. Additionally, thanks to the contributions from the Stapleton Booster Club we were able to secure other valuable equipment that will greatly benefit Maverick Athletes of all ages and abilities. We truly appreciate these organizations and all of you who donate time and energy to them. Thank you!
Comparing attendance from July 2023 through early August 2024 we saw an increase of four fold the number of athletes utilizing the weight room and participating in summer athletic camps, open gyms, and conditioning sessions. This increase in participation should create a solid foundation for sustainable success and a more enjoyable experience for all Maverick athletes and supporters.
The coaches and I know there is much more work to be done, but I can assure you the commitment to improving our programs is a message that has been heard and acknowledged by all stakeholders. We look forward to inviting the community to many home and away contests this year to take part in what is shaping up to be a fantastic opportunity for all Maverick athletic programs.
We thank you all for supporting our student athletes and look forward to a great 2024-2025 in athletics. GO MAVERICKS!
Respectfully,
Jeremiah Johnson
Athletic Administrator
Sandhills Valley Mavericks Athletic Cooperative