You Know Fall is Coming When It's 'Two-A-Day' On the Practice Field

Fall is coming fast.

If you don't believe us, drive by one of the high schools and watch the football players run drills during two-a-days (that's the catchy phrase meaning two practices a day with a one-hour lunch break in between).

It's been more than five years since I've hit the sled or molded a mouthguard, but I still remember being in their cleats. Once two-a-days started, you knew your summer was officially over.

This week, the official start of high school sports around town, we want to share our sports reporting plans with you. As sports coordinator for Rochester Patch, I am committed to telling the sports stories that matter to this community.

From the gridiron to the golf course, we set up topic pages for each sport at all five local high schools (Rochester High School, Adams High School, Stoney Creek High School, Lutheran High School Northwest and Avondale High School).

On these pages, we will have schedules and standings, as well as links to game stories and features. 

Our coverage of the teams and the players depends, in part, on you. Here's how you can follow along — and get involved:

• Send scores: We can't be at every game, but we want to be a source for updated scores and standings. If you're a parent, player or coach, we invite you to send scores to RochesterPatchSports@gmail.com.
• Take photos: If you're a parent who doubles as a team photographer, we are interested in sharing your photos with our readers. Send an email to RochesterPatchSports@gmail.com for details. We welcome photo galleries!
• Tell us about it: We're interested in hearing the stories behind the players and the coaches. If there's an athlete or coach you think we should feature in an upcoming story on Rochester Patch, tell us about it. Send an email to RochesterPatchSports@gmail.com and we'll be in touch.

Starting later this week, look for previews of teams and sports. You can also follow us on Twitter (@RochesterPatch or @RochPatchSports) or keep up with us on Facebook (RochesterPatch).

For now, enjoy the first week of practice — we look forward to hearing your stories and watching you play.