Interesting fact: A high school football game has 48 minutes on the clock.
But a study found the average play lasts just 5.6 seconds. At 130 plays, that’s roughly 12 minutes of actual action between BOTH teams.
Months in the weight room. Summer heat. Film. Practice. All for opportunities measured in literal seconds.
And you don’t know which 5.6 seconds will decide the game.
That backside block you took off? The pursuit you cut short because somebody else would get him?
That might’ve been it.
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Athlete: Coach… I think I want to quit.
Coach: Okay. Then let’s talk about why.
Athlete: I’m tired. All the early mornings, the pain, the pressure. Sometimes I wake up and wonder what I’m even doing this for.
Coach: That’s not quitting. That’s being human. Doubt shows up when you’re close to something that matters.
Athlete: But I’m not even sure I’m good enough. I look around and see people stronger, faster… happier.
Coach: Comparison is a liar. It shows you everyone’s surface but hides their struggle. You don’t need to be better than them. You need to be better than yesterday.
Athlete: What if I never win? What if I give everything and still fall short?
Coach: Then you’ll walk away with something most never touch—truth. The kind you only find when you’ve emptied yourself for something bigger than comfort.
Athlete: So… you think I should keep going?
Coach: I think you already know the answer. You wouldn’t be having this conversation if you truly wanted to stop. You just want someone to remind you that it’s worth it.
Athlete: It hurts, Coach. Some days, it really hurts.
Coach: Good. That means you care. And nothing worth having comes without pain. Now breathe. You’ve made it through every hard day so far.
Most quit before the breakthrough!
Don’t be like most!
My Hat's Off to Kingsway senior defensive lineman Jordan Hernandez!
He forced a fumble, had a sack and rushed for a touchdown as the Dragons took the South Jersey Group 5 championship with a 38-21 win at Atlantic City!
It is Kingsway's 3rd sectional title in football!
🏈🔴SJ Postgame Huddle!
🔴Hear the message from Kingsway Head Coach Mark Hendricks as his Dragons advance to SJGR5 Semifinals!
🔴Kingsway 23 Eastern 14
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🏈Kingsway Makes a Statement in Week 0 Win!🏈
David Oravetz shined in the season opener with 2 passing touchdowns and one on the ground. The Dragon's defense held the Donovan Catholic offense at bay in the 20-7 victory.
Full highlights coming later to JSZ!
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