On Friday, August 7, 2015, the Pierce County Athletic Booster Club gathered together to discuss the upcoming year. Coach Pender gave a speech that touched on every aspect of Pierce athletics, including recreation, middle school, and high school.
“We have everybody on board”, says Coach Pender.
Finally, Pierce County has a solid athletic program. Pierce County is fortunate in the regard that the school and community do a phenomenal job working together; the teachers and administration are ensuring a good education and good coaches, and the community is ensuring financial and moral support.
“We have a united front,” says Pender on administration.
In developing a successful football program, it is important to have good communication with the school system.
“There is a uniqueness about us, we have that team, that family that makes Pierce special, and we want to keep it,” says Pender.
“The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” This quote, given by legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, has been adopted as the 2015 Pierce County Bear football team’s motto.
Pender touched briefly on the PCHS football team. There are many fresh faces this season, with several juniors and sophomores playing varsity. Commitment is year round with these players, and they are working hard at not only drill and speed but teamwork. With eighty plus kids in the football program, Pender said “We are going to have to overcome and we are going to be successful.”
by Ivy Young
