As the new school year begins, the Hackley Football team is getting a head-start to another successful season with senior captains Chad Lasseter, Javon Coleman, Sam Goldberg, Michael Hoffman and Will Waterhouse leading the way.

As a senior, Chad brings his years of experience to the field hoping to inspire the returning and new players. Because this is his fourth year on the team, he is used to strenuous days on Pickert Field. “So far preseason has been pretty grueling,” Chad remarks. “The team has come along and we have had struggles, ups, and downs.” The ups include being with friends and the competitive atmosphere, while the downs are early mornings and running.

The rocky road to the start of a season does not stop the players from working hard.  The team gets through the tough practices by remembering that they will be rewarded by winning games.

As one of the seniors, Chad takes on the role of a leader. “I’ve always wanted to be a team captain. I’ve worked hard to get to this point and there is a lot of pressure.” Captain Lasseter gave advice to the younger players and said, “Don’t quit…you will progress a lot throughout your years at Hackley. Always stick with it.” The team looks forward to a successful season that will fittingly end the captains’ Hackley careers.