IMG 7 on 7 National Championships

On June 27th, 2012,  I travelled to to Bradenton, Florida to the IMG 7 on 7 National Championships. We arrived together as 11 representatives of the Quick 6 - 7 on 7 football passing - tournament's runner up team. Upon arrival, we had no idea or expectations other than to realize our goals. The first - Get to the tournament with 10 to 17 TGS Warriors to test their skills against the best. The second - Earn respect and put ourselves in the best competitive position our skills would allow. Finally, third - compete to be the BEST! They accomplished all of these goals and more.

This group of Warriors demonstrated the WILL to achieve.This group, like the original Warriors are TRUE WARRIORS! This group beat all of the odds that were stacked against them on every play, every day!!!!! They were mostly out manned, never out gunned. They played with skill, technique and conditioning that allowed an 11 man roster to compete against 10 teams of 25 or more athletes per squad. Many of these teams were stacked with multiple 5 star athletes. These athletes are schedule to play at all of the SEC , ACC, Big East, Big 10, Mac, and Conf USA, colleges and universities.
They proved that the TGSA standard of hard work (mental) and conditioning (physical preparation) WORKS against any situation. As a result, they received the praise and respect from their opponents, and the recognition from the IMG officials they were seeking. Both their opponents and the coaching staff where always shocked with our skill and execution. For many, it was too much! Only a few, got a way! 
The IMG officials - the founder, the director, and the training staff - all reported that the TGSA Warriors performed with excellent football skills and were a great group of football athletes. Further,the IMG officials reported, their surprise with the TGSA Warriors ability to defeat and compete with the larger teams. More importantly, the IMG officials consistently, commented on the teams sportsmanship and behavior.    
Unfortunately, the clock was not always friendly. On the third day, the reduction of recovery time, ruled the day.  The lack of sufficient recovery time, contributed to the defeated of the TGSA Warriors. The TGSA Warriors physical conditioning had reached its limit. This resulted on the third day of competition, only 9 of the original 11 TGSA Warriors were able to compete. At the end of the tournament, the TGSA Warriors finish their tournament play in the 2nd round of the last day. The TGSA Warriors loss 24 to 12 in their final tournament game. The team that beat TGSA Warriors won the tournament!

Individually, they all stood out and grew as young men and TGSA athletes. As a result, IMG recognized both Steven Rogers and Joey Banks for their individual efforts during the team skills competition. Joey received the trophy for best overall football skills, and Steven set a tournament record has he received the trophy for best skilled RB.
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The trip was better than we could have expected. The experience earned and learned could not be duplicated anywhere else. The confidence and skills the TGSA Warriors demonstrated everyday and every play will show up this football season - BIG!  As a result, the TGSA Warriors are known to the  AAU 7 on 7 league of teams throughout USA. The TGSA Warriors help put Northern California on the map, along with Team Pro Sports of San Jose. The respect and attention the TGSA Warriors earned will go a long way for each Warrior, True Grit Sports and Elk Grove, Ca.

The True Grit Sports Nation can be PROUD of it's 2012 TGSA FB Warriors. They represented and maintain the TGSA standard of Hard Work equal Great play! WOO - HAH!!!!!! 
Coach Eric Thompson - True Grit Sports Academy FB Warriors
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