FRESHMAN GAMES

Happy to announce 5 total freshman games. Please check out the schedule to see dates and where to travel. The first freshman game is next week on Thursday in Campbelsville vs Southwestern. This should be great for our freshmen class and 8th graders in October. If you have any questions please ask Coach Peake. FULL SCHEDULE  

Schedule Updates and Additions

I am excited to announce some schedule updates and additions that should help with scheduling and to continue to build our program. Fist JV game start times will all be at 6:00 PM. This may change based on away teams needs and travel times.

Another exciting announcement is that we have our first Freshman game scheduled. There maybe more added coming up so please take a look at the schedule often. I will do my best to communicate with the players and parents on added games but keeping an eye on the schedule is your best chance of keeping track of whats going on. Currently, we have one game schedule for Freshmen on Tuesday, September 24th at 7:30 away at KCD. This should be a great opportunity for our Freshmen to get live reps. Again there are more on the way so be on the look out for that.

Also, with more games being added, we are in need of a parent partner of one of younger student athletes to step up. We are asking that you would help to insure that students get feed before each JV and Freshman game. I know in the past, students brought money and one parent picked something up for them and dropped it off at the field house. The students then payed the parent back after the fact I believe. Please contact Coach Peake or Ms. Melisa Hite if you are willing to help.

Thank you again for your continued support of TNHS Football. #BUILDTHEBRICK

2019 Football Schedule (ALL LEVELS)

Reviewing Camp, Providing Clarity and Preparing for our scrimmage

This community has truly embraced our #BUILDTHEBRICK mindset. Camp was amazing. Our parents provided 13 great meals, snacks, water and so much Gatorade players got tired of it. Melissa Hite continues to be a great leader for our booster club. Tommy Hurst of Bardstown Mills allowed us to use large water tanks for ice baths. The McMahans found a way to provide us with over 40 bags of ice and an ice chest to store them. Tim Hutchins, owner of Handy Food Mart, provided discounts for our parent partners. Our administration allowed us to use the school throughout camp, and supported the team by allowing us multiple rooms in TNHS. Sheriff’s Deputy Jarren Culver talked to our students about making good choices and fighting against drug usage. Bardstown Police Officer Mike Clark talked to our students about how to handle themselves during a traffic stop. Students led lessons on how to change a car tire and how to jump start a car. What an amazing show of what our community can provide our students when it joins in on their experiences and education. Our coaching staff worked hard to prepare our students for the season and continue to work toward providing students with what they need to be successful. Thank you to everyone who helped make this new tradition possible!

Also, I want to thank all of our student athletes for this week. They continue to impress me with who they are as people. These young people truly care for one another and are continuing to grow as leaders in our community. Our student athletes are polite, disciplined, and motivated. I am truly blessed to have such responsible student athletes on our football team. They take ownership for their actions, accomplish what is being expected of them without asking, and motivate each other. I am very proud of their efforts this camp, and I am proud to be their coach.

Now I want to take a moment to provide some clarity. Please be sure to check out our 2019-2020 Football Hub located in the tabs at the top of the blog. This document should provide clarity on scheduling, roster, fundraisers and much more. Please be sure that you check it frequently because more information will continue to be added often. This document will be sent out weekly when changes are made via Remind.

For those who do not know what Remind is, it is an app used for group communication and is used by many sports teams and clubs at TNHS. Please make sure that you are receiving text and/or emails from Remind. If you are not, please have your student athlete to ask Coach Peake to add you or text/call Coach Peake.

Again thank you to everyone for your support of our program.

Reveiwing the Cookout and Looking forward to camp

I wanted to thank everyone who attend the cookout. I continue to be impressed with the community we are creating and your willingness to be involved. Also, thank you to the Middleton family for hosting.

On Wednesday we again will start a NEW TRADITION! Be sure to drop your student off by 7:30. This will give us time to put everyoneś luggage where it needs to go. All camp meals have been covered. Thank you to everyone for volunteering to help! Mr. Jeff Wimpsett has reached out to me about Handy Food Mart supporting us during camp. 20oz Gatorade $0.80, Ham or Turkey sandwich $1.00, Chicken $0.75, Tenders $0.45, and 28pks of Water $3.99 a case. This looks to be a great option for our camp. If you would like to use these deals please contact Mr. Wimpsett at 502-827-4546.

We still need more parents to sign up for concession stands. Please make sure that you have sign up if your student is in the freshman thru junior classes. Right now no one has signed up for the Nelson County game. This will most likely be the game that will make use the most money as a program. Please sign up by contacting coach Peake at 270-401-4124. If you would like to learn about how to run the concession stands we will be meeting tomorrow at 5 at the concessions stands. Ms. Thurmond, our student leadership director, will be attending as well.

Also, we need some more help with painting the field and working the chains during the home games this year. There have been a few parents who have reached out but we still need several more. We are meeting at the fieldhouse at Thomas Nelson at 5 pm tomorrow to learn how to paint the field. Please plan to attend if you would like to help with either if at all possible. Please contact coach peake if you have any questions.

Lastely, some parents and students athletes have talked about doing pregame meals before home games on Thursdays following walkthroughs. I think this is a fantastic idea and a great way to continue to bond our team! The meals will be Thursdays before each game. Depending on if the cafeteria is available or not will depend on if we use it or not. This meals will be just for the players, coaches, and the families are providing the food for that meal. Sign ups are on the football hub. If you would like to sign up for a game please contact me at 270-401-4124.

FOOTBALL HUB
#BUILDTHEBRICK

BUILDING NEW TRADITIONS - TEAM COOKOUT

       I am excited to announce another new tradition that our players and Parent Partners have created and organized. We will be doing our first annual TEAM COOKOUT hosted by the Middleton family. Michele Middleton and sophomore Jackson Middleton have been huge an organizing this event. THANK YOU! This event will be used as a parent meeting as well. Be sure you attend so that you can have all the information you need on camp coming up next week. We are asking that Seniors and Freshmen bring drinks, Juniors to bring side dishes and sophomores to bring a desert. The invent will start at 4 pm. on Sunday July 28th at the Middleton family's home. Please be sure that your student athlete has the address tomorrow when they leave practice. If you have any questions contact coach Peake at 270-401-4124.

7 on 7, Camp Meals, Concession Stands, and Fundraisers

Our 2019 preseason banquet was a great event and thank you to all who attended. For those who were unable to attend or those who were unable to sign up, there are some events we need you to sign up for. There are some camp meals that we still need parents to sign up for. Also, we need more parents to sign up for working the concession stands. Some of the games that we do not have anyone signed up for are going to be some of our most profitable games of the year. Please be sure to sign up for both if you have not yet by contacting Coach Peake at 270-401-4124. To see what is available to sign up for, or who will be working with you for the team meals or the concessions stands, click the link to the Football Hub. The Football Hub also has information on roster, physicals, participation packet, shirts sizes, and more. This document will be used throughout the year. Please stay up to date and check it often. Lastly, there is also the 7 on 7 schedule for this weekend on the 13th at Southern High School. Again, thank you for joining us last night and for you commitment to our students. 2019-2020 Football Hub       July 13th 7 on 7 Schedule

SUMMER SCHEDULE

There has been a lot of questions around the summer schedule. Here is the current schedule for the rest of our summer practices and currently scheduled events. Please keep checking the calendar because more events will be added to the calendar as the summer moves forward. Thanks you! #BUILDTHEBRICK
SUMMER SCHEDULE

TNHS FIRST ANNUAL YOUTH CAMP

I am excited to announce our first annual youth camp. The youth camp will provide our student athletes the opportunity to connect with the community and to give back to the sport they love. Our goal for this camp is to spread the love of football throughout our community, to connect with the youth of our community, and to showcase the outstanding student athletes we have here at TNHS. Below you will find a link that will take you to a Google Doc. We ask that you print this document and mail it in with your payment to the address provided on the document. You may also pick one up from Thomas Nelson High School front office, from our coaching staff, or from one of our student athletes. For football to thrive again in our county we must continue to connect with our community's youth to show them all the gifts that football has to offer.

SIGN UP HERE

Thank you for your support!
#COMMUNITYISWATER
#BUILDTHEBRICK

Finishing Strong, Communication, Summer Workouts and Practices Times Results

The end of the school year is approaching quickly and that means end of the semester assignment due dates are coming up. Please make sure that your students are working diligently to finish the semester strong. If there is any way that I can assist with your student athletes school success, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am here to help in any way that I can. The LEADERS at TNHS want your student to be successful and will go above and beyond to make that happen. Please do not hesitate to ask for help.

One other thing I wanted to remind parents and students both of, is how critical communication is. Just to provide parents with transparency, I want to make sure to let you know that your student athlete is expected to communicate reasons for missing workouts or practices BEFORE the start of that workout or practice. I believe one of the biggest reasons for students getting into trouble or not succeeding in the classroom and on the field is lack of communication. Please help to push your student athlete to communicate not only with myself, but their teammates and their teachers. We are all here to help each other be successful!

In the spirit of communication and transparency, below is a chart that shows the results from our survey on summer practice. With a total of 31 responses, I feel this a good representation of what works best for most of our student athletes. There were a total of four families that said that the 8-9:30 am time frame does not work for them. We will provide an afternoon option for these students as well. This will allow us to meet the needs of all student athletes. Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the afternoon make up option. Please note that if you have not communicated why your family cannot make the 8:00 am - 9:30 am practice work, your student athlete will be expected to attend the 8:-9:30 am practice time. If rides are an issue please communicate that with me, or any other member of the coaching staff and we will do our best to help accommodate your student, if you agree with the arrangement we setup for their transportation.

I am looking forward to a great summer with the team and preparing our young athletes for the upcoming season.

#BUILDTHEBRICK

Joe Peake

Cell: 270-401-4124

Email: joseph.peake@nelson.kyschools.us

Finishing Strong, Communication, Summer Workouts and Practices Times Results

The end of the school year is approaching quickly and that means end of the semester assignment due dates are coming up. Please make sure that your students are working diligently to finish the semester strong. If there is any way that I can assist with your student athletes school success, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am here to help in any way that I can. The LEADERS at TNHS want your student to be successful and will go above and beyond to make that happen. Please do not hesitate to ask for help.

One other thing I wanted to remind parents and students both of, is how critical communication is. Just to provide parents with transparency, I want to make sure to let you know that your student athlete is expected to communicate reasons for missing workouts or practices BEFORE the start of that workout or practice. I believe one of the biggest reasons for students getting into trouble or not succeeding in the classroom and on the field is lack of communication. Please help to push your student athlete to communicate not only with myself, but their teammates and their teachers. We are all here to help each other be successful!

In the spirit of communication and transparency, below is a chart that shows the results from our survey on summer practice. With a total of 31 responses, I feel this a good representation of what works best for most of our student athletes. There were a total of four families that said that the 8-9:30 am time frame does not work for them. We will provide an afternoon option for these students as well. This will allow us to meet the needs of all student athletes. Please be on the lookout for more information regarding the afternoon make up option. Please note that if you have not communicated why your family cannot make the 8:00 am - 9:30 am practice work, your student athlete will be expected to attend the 8:-9:30 am practice time. If rides are an issue please communicate that with me, or any other member of the coaching staff and we will do our best to help accommodate your student, if you agree with the arrangement we setup for their transportation.

I am looking forward to a great summer with the team and preparing our young athletes for the upcoming season.

#BUILDTHEBRICK

Joe Peake

Cell: 270-401-4124

Email: joseph.peake@nelson.kyschools.us