Football coaches making plans to begin workouts Monday

Spencer Main / The Herald

Wetumpka football coach Tim Perry talks with his team during a summer workout last week.

Summer workouts are still going to look a little bit different this year but players and coaches alike are just excited to be getting the opportunity to get back out on the field.

The AHSAA came down with a decision that surprised many coaches Thursday evening as it said member schools could begin athletic activities as soon as schools reopen Monday. The announcement came less than a week after the AHSAA released a set of stricter guidelines prior to the ALSDE’s plan to reopen campuses.

AHSAA teams can return June 1 with precautions

The sports world may look a little different but things seem to be starting to return to as normal as possible. Alabama state superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey announced Thursday schools could reopen beginning June 1, and the AHSAA followed suit.

Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.