Sabres football looking for volunteer boost

Some new coaches are needed in the Steinbach Regional Sabres football program.

Team coordinator Jamie Peters said the only qualifications they’re looking for is a passion for football, with the Sabres ready to provide any necessary training or courses.

“We’re looking for someone who wants to give back to the community and connect with young teenagers and try and make an impact positively,” Peters said.

Sabres football is one of the strongest high school football programs in the province, building a strong team culture. High school league commissioner Jeffery Bannon said a Sabres banquet he considers Steinbach Regional to have one of the only actual “programs” in the province, as opposed to other high school teams.

“The program is only as good as the people that are involved in it,” Peters said.

“We continue to need more people involved in our program as people cycle through different stages of life and people cycle through different availabilities.”

Anyone looking to get involved can contact Peters through his email, japeters@hsd.ca.

The program is preparing for their spring camp, with practices scheduled to begin May 5. The team will have a combined practice with Miles Mac in Steinbach before a pair of exhibition games against Grant Park and Sturgeon Heights in Winnipeg.

“The kids want to get ‘paid,’ as I call it,” Peters said, noting the joint practice should give coaches a chance to ease everyone into a competitive environment instead of grinding against teammates.

“After a week of practice they want to be able to hit a different team and sometimes we’re not ready to play a game.”

The exhibition games will be May 21 and May 28.