All homeschool students living in Coffee County who would like to sign up for high school or middle school sports in the coming school year will need to register through the respective schools Central office before August 1st. This deadline also includes physicals. See Keith Cornelius at the Coffee County Schools central office.  If you have questions, you can contact athletic director Kyle Harris at Coffee County Middle School at: harrisk@k12coffee.net or Rebecca Koger at Coffee County Central High School at: kogerr@k12coffee.net

Any Manchester City zoned middle school homeschoolers need to register with the City School System. They will need to register with Westwood Middle School athletic director James Dobson.  If you have questions, you can contact Coach Dobson at: jdobson@k12mcs.net

 

As the Titans gear up for the 2019 season, fans will once again have an opportunity to watch the team work.

Among the highlights of this year’s training camp: Nine open practices, a night practice at Nissan Stadium, and joint practices with the New England Patriots.

Admission is free to all of the practices, with no ticket required. More information on parking and the Nissan Stadium event will be released in the coming weeks.

The first open practice for fans is set for Saturday, July 27 from 9:50 a.m. – Noon at Saint Thomas Sports Park.

Here’s a look at the complete schedule of open practices for fans:

Sat., July 27: 9:50 am – Noon Practice (Open to Fans)

Sun., July 28: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm Practice (Open to Fans)

Wed., July 31: 9:50 am – Noon Practice (Open to Fans)

Fri., Aug. 2: 9:50 am – Noon Practice (Open to Fans)

Sat., Aug. 3: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Practice at Nissan Stadium (Open to Fans)

Sat., Aug. 10: 1:50 – 3:45 pm Practice (Open to Fans)

Sun., Aug. 11: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm Practice (Open to Fans)

Wed., Aug. 14: 9:50 am – Noon Practice with Patriots (Open to Fans)

Thurs., Aug. 15: 9:50 am – Noon Practice with Patriots (Open to Fans)

The Titans opted not to hold a Friday night practice this year in favor of a night practice at Nissan Stadium, which is set for 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, August 3.

Titans coach Mike Vrabel said last month the plans is to hold a scrimmage on August 3.

“Hopefully depending on the health — I don’t make the decisions on practice until sometimes the day before, or what the health of the team looks like,” Vrabel said, “is that we could have somewhat of a scrimmage-type setting in the stadium.”

Prior to the team’s August 17 preseason game between the Titans and Patriots, the two teams will hold a pair of joint practices that will be open to fans.

Vrabel and Patriots coach Bill Belichick began conversations about the practices earlier this offseason. Vrabel said the practices should be great work for both teams.

“Clearly you know all the head coaches, but you have a better relationship with some of the other ones, and Bill is one that I have a better relationship with,” Vrabel said. “So it was, ‘Hey, we’re putting in to play you guys in the preseason.’ And Bill was like, ‘Can we come to Nashville and practice?’

“We practiced against the Patriots when we were in Houston (with the Texans), and I feel like they are a good team to practice against just because of the same expectations, trying to get stuff done, trying to get things accomplished but not fighting or anything.”

The Titans beat quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots 34-10 at Nissan Stadium last November.

Last August, the Titans practiced against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“I think it just breaks up camp,” Vrabel said of joint practices. “And it is always great to see what they are doing. We don’t right now play them, hopefully until the playoffs. …. You can say, ‘Hey, we’re going to be base. Or we’re going to be vanilla. Or let’s do some blitzes.’ And Bill is easy to work with.”

The Titans open the preseason on Thursday, August 8 at Philadelphia.

The team’s regular season opener is set for Sunday, September 8 at Cleveland.

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club returns to First Tennessee Park on Thursday, July 11 to begin a four-game homestand. The Sounds begin the unofficial second half of the season against the New Orleans Baby Cakes from July 11-14.

Below is a preview for the four-game homestand:

Thursday, July 11 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.

– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

– Throwback Thursday presented by Budweiser – the Sounds will wear throwback uniforms to commemorate the team’s original uniform style from 1978. Fans can purchase Pepsi fountain soda and Budweiser products at a discounted rate.

Friday, July 12 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.

– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

– FOX 17 News postgame fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.

– Cancer Awareness Night benefiting Stand Up To Cancer – Join the Nashville Sounds as we honor the fighters and survivors by raising funds for Stand Up To Cancer. Tyler Dial will play a concert near The Band Box during the game as we collect donations for cancer research. Join the players and staff with a Stand Up To Cancer placard as we pause the game briefly in the middle of the second inning to recognize those who are in the fight against cancer.

Saturday, July 13 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.

– Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

– Enjoy Saturday at the Park with visits to The Band Box and our Family Fun Zone in the right field corner.

Sunday, July 14 vs. New Orleans – 6:15 p.m.

– Gates open at 5:15 p.m.

– Booster Pillow Giveaway presented by First Tennessee to the first 1,000 fans (12 & under).

– Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.

– Postgame Kids (12 & under) Run the Bases presented by First Tennessee.

– Salute to Service Night – We honor those who serve or have served in the armed forces. The Sounds will sport their military jerseys and hats as we honor military personnel before the game. Discounted tickets are available for all military families – active and veteran.

Seniors and Military families can enjoy a $2.00 discount on single-game ticket prices at First Tennessee Park. The offer is valid for any reserved seat section on Sunday through Wednesday games – subject to availability. Offer valid for up to four (4) tickets per I.D. (Seniors 55 +, government-issued military I.D. required at ticket office; no phone orders).

The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.

The Coffee County Central High School football team traveled to Ooltewah Tuesday for their first 7 on 7 football scrimmage action of the summer. The Red Raiders were playing seven-on-seven for the first time in five years. Head coach Doug Greene was pleased with the effort of his team but admited that his team needs experience in “decision-making and footwork.”

The Red Raiders played four games in the seven-man format which does not use interior lineman. Greene was pleased with the play of quarterback Connor Shemwell as he had a few good passes downfield. CJ Anthony caught two touchdown passes on post routes on the day and Kelvin Verge had a couple of good catches as well. Greene also called out the performance of Colin Ward at the tight end and linebacker position. “Our defense ran to the ball really well and kept leverage all day long” said Greene.

The Red Raiders will travel to Lynchburg on Wednesday for an hour of work with Moore County beginning at 8 a.m.. Greene described Wednesday’s session as low key where the Red Raiders will get to see and work against another team. Coffee County will play host to Lincoln County at 5:30 on Thursday afternoon on the CHS practice field in 7 on 7 action.

Coffee County Central High School Red Raider basketball coach Micah Williams announces the 2019 Kid’s Skills Camp.  The camp will be held on July 15^th through the 18^th at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym.  The camp will run from 9 AM to noon each day and cost for the camp is $50 per camper.  The camp is open to boys and girls who will be in the 2^nd through the 8^th grade in the upcoming school year.

If you need more information, contact Coach Williams at : williamsm@k12coffee.net