In a successful flag-football season, defense is an area of improvement, according to Head Coach Isaiah Thompson-Bonilla and wide receiver Dwight Kennedy.
Coach Thompson-Bonilla envisioned All-Madden becoming a professional and organized program. ‘I wanted to infuse a sense of professionalism with respect to how the coaches and the team went about their business,” he said. “To do that, the coaches and I had to lay the foundation by implementing responsibility and accountability as a part of the criteria for playing on this team.”
His vision became reality and the All-Madden team went on to finish the season with a winning record. “I believe the season was a huge success despite being truncated due to a late start,” he explained. “The goal was to go undefeated, and that was our mindset all year. However, we suffered a one-point loss to the Gridiron Boys and we finished the season 4-1.”
Kennedy discussed their area of improvement going into next season. He said, “I believe with the talent that the Madden team possesses, we can be much stronger on defense.”
“We will practice more intently on applying the principles of our zone coverage next season,” said Coach Thompson-Bonilla. “Despite our ability to win, we allowed our opponents to score when we should have stopped them. While opponents obviously will score, it should never come via a blown assignment.”
Kennedy explained how he could work harder as an individual to improve the team. “I can improve by continuing to work hard, grow, and stay consistent,” he commented.
