Football practice starts Monday, coach says

DOWNEY — Downey High School football coach Jack Williams announced in an Instagram post Sunday that summer football will start Monday, June 22.

Williams began his announcement by saying, “it’s that time of year again” and proceeded to share his message with current and future Downey football players. Incoming freshmen, junior varsity as well as varsity players were all addressed in the announcement.

Coach Williams said the summer program will begin in small groups the first few weeks and will be held by position. Williams also mentioned that Mondays and Wednesdays will be scheduled as offensive days and Tuesdays and Thursdays will be scheduled as defensive days.

Practices will be held from 4-8 p.m. depending on the level the player will be competing in this fall, Williams said.

Coach Williams will also share a video this week (not released as of this writing) explaining in further detail what to expect with guidelines, protocols, and general team information. Williams maintained that the football program will adhere strictly to CDC/Department of Public Health guidelines as expected.

Williams concluded his message by chanting Downey High School and saying “pride, courage, family.”

Coach Kevin Pearson of Warren mentioned to me that there was a meeting on Wednesday at the district office where more information was shared in regards to the start of football. That information was unavailable at press time but will be made available shortly.