Coach Randy Trivers Utilizes Leesburg Speed and Athleticism, October 5, 2011

Leesburg at St. Cloud (PHOTO BY ASHLEY BEYER/September 30, 2011)

By Gerald Lacey

Staff Writer

Carver Heights Quarterback Club

October 5, 2011

LEESBURG - The Jackets eleven are one of the smallest teams in FHSAA Class 7A football. For what this squad lacks in size they makeup for it with physical conditioning, speed, athletic ability and technique. The Fightin' Yellow Jackets are one of the most athletic teams in the state Florida. Four players off of Leesburg's Class 4A Boys Basketball State Championship team play on offense at the skill positions. Second year head coach Randy Trivers coaching philosophies and schemes are designed to take advantage of his teams athleticism and speed.

"I think you have to when it comes to teams that are bigger, but bigger is not always better," said Trivers in a interview before last Friday's game against St. Cloud. Certainly you got to be able to do some things in terms of on the football field that's going to take advantage of your quickness and your athletic ability."

Leesburg at St. Cloud (PHOTO BY ASHLEY BEYER/September 30, 2011)

Trivers teams are historically known for their offensive production and the ability to put pressure on opposing team defenses. Leesburg is averaging 30.2 points per game this season despite not having 2011 University of Miami commit D'Mauri Jones most of the season. Trivers and his coaching staff teach fundamentals and wants his players to be students of the game of football.

"I try to be a student of the game," said Noor Davis the 2012 Under Armour High School All-American recently in a One On One interview with Gerald Lacey. "I am always looking to improve, so I study others. Fortunately for me, I don’t have to look far." "My father played professional football and my uncle was one of the best linebackers in the history of the NFL." 

Noor Davis has benefited from Trivers system and has the benefit of having some help from some other experts when comes down to using leverage and speed.

"That in itself serves as a great influence." "I have access to advice every night from my father." "My uncle (Andre Tippett Inductee into the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2008) has also taught me techniques and has sent me LB advice via email." "When we speak, we not only discuss the physical aspects of the game, but we also spend time discussing the importance of mental and physical preparation and strategy as well." 

"Fundamentally we try to teach our kids to utilize what they have the best way they can, in terms of leverage and fundamental techniques", said Trivers." "We try to be smart with scheme and certainly things such as strenght and stamina that come into play."

"Coach Trivers system has had a big impact on me mentally and physically," said senior wide receiver Juilliard Roberts. "I haven't learned this much about football ever."

"He has really expand my knowledge about football on all types of different angles," said Roberts. "He also has made me and my team one of the best conditioned teams in the state hands down."

Leesburg at St. Cloud (PHOTO BY ASHLEY BEYER/September 30, 2011)

 The Jackets will be smaller than its opponent every Friday night. Leesburg players don't seem to let this affect their play on the field. They have stood up to the challenge so far this season as their 4-1 record indicates. One thing for sure they are able to spread the field and beat teams with athletic ability and speed. On most Friday nights they will have more speed and athletic talent than their opponent.

"We are never going to be especially in this particular season the biggest team on the field," said Trivers. "In fact most often we will be smaller than all our opponents and I think that has been the case pretty much all year already we been able to win."

As others teams wear down as the season progresses, the Jackets will get faster and stronger. The offseason conditioning program is one of the most demanding but rewarding one in the nation. Even though they are several players nicked up expect the Jackets to play bigger than its opponents down the stretch.

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Photos by:
Ashley Beyer
 

Ashley Beyer is a freelance photographer who will be working with the Carver Heights Quarterback Club this season. She started photographing as a hobby when she was 13 with a manual SLR Canon film camera. In 1998 she received her first automatic Canon SLR camera. In the begining as a hobby photographer her cousins and friends babies were her favorite subjects. Now, she is getting the chance to share her Leesburg High School football pictures with many people through Facebook and the Leesburg Yellow Jackets Football blog.

"It makes me happy to do that because I know there are families out there that would love to have pictures of their boys playing football and can't get to the games or don't have the means to record those memories." 

Ashley Beyer Class of 2001 Leesburg High School 

Article written by:

Gerald Lacey

Staff Writer

Carver Heights Quarterback Club

Class of 1988 Leesburg High School

www.leesburgyellowjacketsfootball.com

 

Gerald is a professional Internet marketer and social media marketing expert. His online business ventures and websites generate multiple streams of income annually. His consulting clients include best selling authors and international speakers.

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