From Coach Galvin


  • Football practice is right around the corner.
    The football staff hopes you are getting ready, both physically and mentally, for the upcoming season. We expect a large turnout and are very excited about the 2011 season. We will be preparing all summer for a Section Championship and State Championship. When we begin practice Monday August 15 we have less than 3 weeks before our first game. Here are dates you need to know:

    1. Fall Sports Registration -
    July 28 & Aug. 11 at Mounds View High School.
    You (parent and athlete) must attend 1 of the sessions. You may show up anytime between 5:30pm-7:30pm and leave when you are finished. No forms will be sent home. You must print them from the MVHS website: http://www.moundsviewschools.org
    You will be issued a gold slip upon the completion of:
    A. Fee $240, checks payable to MVHS, scholarships are available see Mr. Madison

    B. Equipment deposit $100, checks payable to MVHS

    Physical exams within the last three years on file in the athletic office, or bring the new physical form with you if you are getting a physical.

    2. Mustang Varsity/Sophomore Football Camp July 25, 26, 28 & 29, 8:00-10:00am at MVHS
    All 10-12 graders are encouraged to participate. Varsity coaches will do all instructing. Weight Training will be before and after camp each day.

    3. Mustang Youth Football Camp July 25-28, 6:00-8:00pm at MVHS grades 4-9
    All freshmen should participate and will receive their green practice jersey.
    Varsity coaches will do all instructing. All 10th-12th grade players are helpers.

    4. Football Relays Aug 1, 2, 4 & 5 this will be part of the summer weight training program. Players must complete 40 yard dash, 300 yard shuttle, bench max, clean max and squat max. If a player is not in our summer program, he must come any of these days to get football relays done.

    5. Equipment Check Out Aug. 1, 2, 4 and 5 at the end of summer weight training session. Bring a lock. If you have your gold
    slip, bring it in. If you can’t make, you need to show up at 6:00am on Aug. 15.

    6. Practice Schedule
    Monday August 15-Friday August 26 two weeks of 2 a day practice
    (Plan on picking boys up at 2:15)
    7:00 meetings
    8:00-9:45 practice
    9:45-11:45 lunch, lifting, meetings, video
    12:00-1:45 practice
    Items to bring the first day include:
    A. Gold Slip (proof of registration, can’t practice without it)
    B. Football shoes
    C. Tennis shoes (for sore feet and lifting),
    D. A couple pair of socks, t-shirts, cup and shorts (dry stuff for 2nd practice)
    E. Towel
    F. Mouth guard ($1 if you don’t already have one)
    G. Practice jersey ($15 if you don’t already have one)
    H. Lunch and water jug (players are not allowed to leave during lunch) Lock, freshmen bring 2 locks

  • Monday August 29 we start our regular school practice schedule 2:00-5:00

    7. Freshmen Scrimmage on Friday August 26 10:00am at MVHS with Irondale and Spring Lake Park
    Varsity & Sophomores Scrimmage and have a passing scrimmage on Saturday August 27 at MVHS at 9:00am. The Mounds View Football Boosters will provide a lunch for all our players after the scrimmages.

  • 8. Picture Day Monday, August 15 10:30
    We have to get pictures done early to complete our game program.

  • 9. Mustang Coupon Card Blitz Thursday, August 18 You will be given 10 cards to sell at $15 apiece, over the weekend. You will be expected to turn in $150 on Monday August 23. These cards are a great deal.

  • 10. Back to Football Night Tuesday, August 23 in the Auditorium at MVHS 6:30pm. You and a parent must attend a Chemical Awareness and Injury Warning Workshop before you can participate in a game. This meeting is held in conjunction with our “Back to Football Night”.

Make sure you and your parents are aware of all events that take place and plan your schedule accordingly. It is important to your teammates that you show up on time and in shape. Communication is extremely important. If any questions or problems arise contact me.


Jim Galvin 
651-484-2137 home
           651-621-7184  school          
james.galvin@moundsviewschools.org
2011 MV Football Schedule Varsity
Friday, September 2
Hastings
Away
7:00
.
Friday, September 9
Cretin-Derham Hall
Home
7:00
.
Friday, September 16
East Ridge
Away
7:00
.
Friday, September 23
Roseville
Home
7:00
Homecoming
Friday, September 30
Stillwater
Home
7:00
Youth Football Night
Friday, October 7
White Bear Lake
Away
7:00
Friday, October 14
Forest Lake
Home
7:00
Parent Night
Wednesday, October 19
Park
Away
7:00
.
Section Playoffs
Tuesday, October 25
Saturday, October 29
Friday, November 4
Junior Varsity
Saturday, September 3
Hastings
Away
10:00a
McNamara Stadium
Saturday, September 10
Cretin-Derham Hall
Home
10:00a
Mustang Stadium
Monday, September 17
East Ridge
Away
10:00a
East Ridge HS
Saturday, September 24
Roseville
Home
10:00a
Mustang Stadium
Saturday, October 1
Stillwater
Home
10:00a
Mustang Stadium
Saturday, October 8
White Bear Lake
Away
10:00a
Price Field
Monday, October 15
Forest Lake
Home
5:00p
Mustang Stadium
Sophomore
Thursday, September 1
Hastings
Home
4:00
Mustang Stadium
Thursday, September 8
Cretin-Derham Hall
Away
6:30
Cretin HS
Thursday, September 15
East Ridge
Home
4:00
Mustang Stadium
Thursday, September 22
Roseville
Away
4:00
Roseville Middle School
Thursday, September 29
Stillwater
Away
4:00
Miller Stadium
Thursday, October 6
White Bear Lake
Home
4:00
Practice Field
Tuesday, October 13
Forest Lake
Away
4:00
Forest Lake HS
Thursday, October 18
Park
Home
4:00
Practice Field
Thursday, October
Playoff
.
TBA
.
Freshmen Green
Wed. August 31
Forest Lake
Home
5:00
Mustang Stadium
Wed. September 7
Roseville
Home
5:00
Mustang Stadium
Wed. September 14
MV White
Away
5:00
Mustang Stadium
Wed. September 21
WBL Orange
Home
5:00
Mustang Stadium
Wed. September 28
WBL Black
Away
4:00
Price Field
Wed. October 5
Cretin
Home
4:00
Cretin-Derham Hall HS
Wed. October 12
BYE
.
.
Wed. October
Playoff Game
TBA
.
.
Freshmen White
Wed. August 31
Park
Away
5:00
Park HS
Wed. September 7
WBL Black
Away
4:00
Price Field
Wed. September 14
MV Green
Home
5:00
Mustang Stadium
Wed. September 21
Bye
.
.
Wed. September 28
Roseville
Home
5:00
Mustang Stadium
Wed. October 5
Forest Lake
Home
5:00
Mustang Stadium
Mon. October 12
WBL Orange
Away
4:00
Price Field
Wed. October
Playoff Game
TBA
.
.

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