Roosevelt Football has spent the past two months prepping for the 2015-16 season. With August’s arrival, coaches are no longer allowed at team functions due to WIAA regulations. Regardless, the team still gets out on the field to continue their rigorous prep. Photos by Aidan Walter.
The players use resisted sprints like these to improve their form and lower-body strength
A weighted sled was dragged around the field with team members alternating who pulled
Seniors Sam Cantrell and Matt Dickenson heave a tire as part of their conditioning
Heavy ropes are used for difficult drills that involve working your entire body
Players brake after they stride in to the endzone
Senior Dane Rogerson sprints down the field
Senior Alex Mackenzie puts away the ropes after the day’s workout
Senior Matt Dickenson models the ropes
Players recover and stretch on the sidelines to ready themselves for their next bout of work