Ponoka’s Broncs have taken to the field in preparation for their 2015 season and head coach Cody Baird sounds optimistic that in addition to the improvements already visible, there is room for a lot more.
Speaking during a break in the defensive game drills on Thursday, May 21, Baird said he was happiest with the level of football experience the team now boasts as compared to last year’s start to the season.
In addition to six players who have graduated from the bantam program to join the returning players with senior Broncs, half a dozen Ponoka boys will carry to their school program the experience they acquired through their involvement with Camrose-based Shock midget football team earlier in the spring.
Baird said he was particularly pleased with the willingness of graduating players to share their knowledge and experience with younger members of the team: Three players from last year’s senior Broncs team are acting as assistant coaches and the players are happy with their continued commitment to the team.
Although it is far too early to speak about the prospects of the team in the regular season, Baird believes the build up of the momentum for a good team is well underway.
Broncs are expected to take part in at least one jamboree in early June before they break up for the summer.