Rangers,

We hope everyone is having a great summer. Our 2021 football season is almost here. We need everyone to keep working hard every day to continue to get better and be ALL IN as they prepare for training camp. Help us encourage all players to invest and be committed to their teammates! We expect them to be in great shape, have an updated physical on file, and have all online paperwork complete when they report for training camp. Our coaching staff can’t wait to get started with our teams. Please help us make sure your player arrives on time and is ready to get after it. All IN! GO RANGERS!

COACH SCOTT

Physical & Online forms:
Physical Form – https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/vista-ridge-sports-medicine/forms
Rank One Forms – https://leanderisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx

Tentative Important Dates (Please Read Carefully)

July 29 – Last Day of Summer Speed & Weight Camp
July 29 – Last day of Future Ranger Football Camps I & II

August 2-4, 8-10 am (M-W) Open Weight Room (10th-12th Grade) / Player led Workouts
August 2 – 8 am-11:00am, 9th Training Camp Starts (Players report to Double Doors on the Sports Medicine Side to check in, please arrive by 7:15 am on the first day so we can start at 8am with practice)
August 3 – 8 am-11:00am, 9th Practice
August 3 – 6:00 pm, Moms Clinic (Ranger Study Hall Room)
August 4 – 8 am-11:00am, 9th Practice
August 5 – 6 am-8am, 9th Practice
August 6 – 6 am-8am, 9th Practice
August 7 – 8:30 am, 9th Intrasquad Scrimmage

August 9 – 6:00 am, V/JV (10th-12th) Meetings & Practice (Players report to Double Doors on the Sports Medicine Side to check in, please arrive by 5:30 am on the first day so we can start at 6 am with practice)
August 9 – 4:30 pm, 9th Practice
August 10 – 6:00 am, V/JV (10th-12th) Practice
August 10 – 4:30 pm, 9th Practice
August 10 – Teacher Work Day – VR, Henry, Stiles, Rutledge, Cox, Faubion, Reagan, Reed, Akin
August 11 – Freshman Breakfast for Faculty, 9th grade report at 7am *Sign Up Genius Below
August 11 – 6:00 am, V/JV (10th-12th) Practice
August 11 – 4:30 pm, 9th Practice
August 12 – First Day of School
August 12 – 7:30 am, 9th Practice
August 12 – 4:30 pm, V/JV Practice, Booster Club Membership Drive Practice with Coaches Introductions and HC Q/A at approximately 6 pm following practice at Ranger Stadium
August 13 – 7:30 am, 9th Practice
Athletic Periods, TEAM Meetings (Fundraiser Kickoff ) Bring Cell Phone
August 13 – 4:30 pm, V/JV (10th-12th) Practice
August 14 – 8:30 am V/JV/9th Intersquad Scrimmage
August 16 – 6:30 am, V/JV (10th-12) Practice
August 16 – 7:30 am, 9th Practice
August 16 -*6:30 pm Parent Information Night, Auditorium
August 17 – 6:30 am, V/JV Practice
August 17 – 7:30 am, 9th Practice
August 18 – 7:30 am, 9th Practice
August 18 – 3:00 pm, V/JV Practice
August 18 – 7:00 pm Rally at the Ridge Community Pep Rally @ Gupton Stadium
August 19 – 8:00 am, 9th Practice
August 19 – Scrimmage vs Austin @ Gupton 5:30 (9th/JV), 7:00 pm (VAR)
August 20 – Ranger Football Media Day – (V/JV) 6:45am, (9th) 8am

August 26 – VRHS vs Bowie 9th/JV games
August 27 – VRHS vs Bowie @ Gupton Stadium
(Current VR Football Season Schedule as of 7.29.21)

*Parents: Our 9th grade players will be serving our faculty breakfast on the morning of Aug. 11th during teacher inservice. We are looking for food donations/volunteers for this Freshmen Faculty Breakfast. Typically the freshmen parents help out with this but anyone can donate. This is a great service event that allows for our freshmen players to set a great first impression on the VRHS teaching staff and administration. If you feel you would like to help or donate please sign up with the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084FABA62CA1FE3-vrhs

*Please send snacks. We will have meetings and hydration time.
*All players need to bring football cleats. All football cleats must be school colors.
*All players should arrive early to make sure we start on time.
*We are also asking everyone to bring 1 white towel on the first day of practice.
*Make sure your physical is turned into Coach Carrillo/Coach Munoz before the start of training camp, August 2nd for 9th graders and August 9th for JV/V (10th-12th).

Chad Scott
Head Football Coach & Athletic Coordinator
Vista Ridge High School

Rangers, 

We had several guys set some new PRs in the weight room last week as well as produce some great times in the 40 yard dash and 5-10-5 shuttle.  It shows that their hard work is paying off.  This week we will be spending more of our time in the weight room training.  We are on a normal Monday through Thursday schedule. Below is all the information and important reminders about our camp. If you have any registration questions or camp questions, please email todd.brown@leanderisd.org. Looking  forward to another great week. Send plenty of water with your athlete. Thank you. Go Rangers! 

Coach Scott 

Important Reminders: 

**Parents: Our 9th grade players will be serving our faculty breakfast on the morning of Aug. 11th during teacher inservice.  We are looking for food donations/volunteers for this Freshmen Faculty Breakfast.  Typically the freshmen parents help out with this but anyone can donate.  This is a great community service event that allows for our freshmen players to set a great first impression on the VRHS teaching staff and administration.  If you feel you would like to help or donate please sign up with the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084FABA62CA1FE3-vrhs

(9th-12th) 8am – 10 am CHECK IN / DROP OFF IS OUTSIDE THE LARGE WEIGHT ROOM
BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE DAILY, SUNSCREEN, PROPER SHOES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE WITH LISD

Links to Registration & Forms: 

Physical Form – https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/vista-ridge-sports-medicine/forms
Rank One Forms – https://leanderisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx 
9th Future Ranger Camp II Registration- https://leanderisd.store.rankonesport.com/Camp/List 

Football Weekly Agenda Week 30 SWSC (7-26) 

Monday
SWSC (9th-12th): 8-10 am (Weight Room Check In)
9th Future Ranger Camp II 6 – 8 pm (Optional Camp to help get a head start on the season)

Tuesday
SWSC (9th-12th): 8-10 am (Weight Room Check In)
9th Future Ranger Camp II 6 – 8 pm (Optional Camp to help get a head start on the season)

Wednesday 
SWSC (9th-12th): 8-10 am (Weight Room Check In)
9th Future Ranger Camp II 6 – 8 pm (Optional Camp to help get a head start on the season)

Thursday
SWSC (9th-12th): 8-10 am (Weight Room Check In)
9th Future Ranger Camp II 6 – 8 pm (Optional Camp to help get a head start on the season)


**Looking ahead: Week of August 2nd (9th Football Practices Start) *More details to come

Monday 8/2
8 am 9th Grade Practice Starts (Day 1)

Tuesday 8/3
8 am 9th Grade Practice (Day 2)

Wednesday 8/4
8 am 9th Grade Practice (Day 3)

Thursday 8/5
6 am 9th Grade Practice (Day 4) (*Practice is earlier because our teacher staff development begins in the morning)

Friday 8/6
6 am 9th Grade Practice (Day 4) (*Practice is earlier because our teacher staff development begins in the morning)

Saturday 8/7
8:30 am Intersquad 9th Scrimmage at Ranger Stadium

*More details to come on the start of Varsity/JV Aug. 9 at 6 am

Chad Scott
Head Football Coach & Athletic Coordinator
Vista Ridge High School

Rangers, 

Our players worked really hard last week.  We are making some excellent strength gains in the weight room. This week the boys Summer Weight Speed Camp (SWSC) will be shut down Monday & Tuesday, July 19th & 20th due to our staff attending the High School Coaches Convention in San Antonio.   The camp will resume Wednesday 7/21 and Thursday 7/22.  Below is all the information and important reminders about our camp. If you have any registration questions or camp questions, please email todd.brown@leanderisd.org. Looking  forward to another great week. Send plenty of water with your athlete. Thank you. Go Rangers! 

Coach Scott 

Important Reminders: 

*No Boys Camp Monday & Tuesday

SWSC & Football Camp Registration – https://leanderisd.store.rankonesport.com/Camp/List
(7th & 8th)  CHECK IN / DROP OFF IS OUTSIDE THE WEIGHT ROOM BEHIND VRHS
(9th & 10-12th) CHECK IN / DROP OFF IS ON THE TURF FIELD (RANGER STADIUM)

BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE DAILY, SUNSCREEN, PROPER SHOES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE WITH LISD 

Links to Registration & Forms: 

Physical Form – https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/vista-ridge-sports-medicine/forms
Rank One Forms – https://leanderisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx
SWSC & Football Camp Registration – https://leanderisd.store.rankonesport.com/Camp/List 

Football Weekly Agenda Week 29 SWSC (7-19) 

Monday & Tuesday
No Boys Camp

Wednesday – Thursday 
Session 1 – Middle School (Incoming 7^th & 8^th) Boys 
6:45 am: Arrive and Check In 
7am-8am: Strength and Conditioning  

Session 2 – High School (9th & 10-12^th) Boys 
7:45 am: (10th -12th Football) Arrive and Check In, We want to be in stretching lines by 7:55 am
8am-8:30am: (10th – 12th Football) Football Skills
8:15am (9th Arrive and Check In)
8:30am-10am: (All Sports 9th-12th) Strength and Conditioning 
10am-10:30am: (9th Football Skills) 

Chad Scott
Head Football Coach & Athletic Coordinator
Vista Ridge High School

Rangers,

I am humbled by the kind words of encouragement sent by many of you over the last week. Our staff is excited and are working hard to prepare for an amazing year. It was great to see everyone back last week from the 4th of July district shutdown. Our players had a great week of work. Summer Weight Speed Camp (SWSC) will continue this Monday, July 12th. The camp will be Monday through Thursday this week. Below is all the information and important reminders about our camp. If you have any registration questions or camp questions, please email todd.brown@leanderisd.org. Looking forward to a great week. Send plenty of water with your athlete. Thank you. Go Rangers!

Coach Scott

Important Reminders:
SWSC & Football Camp Registration – https://leanderisd.store.rankonesport.com/Camp/List
(7th & 8th) CHECK IN / DROP OFF IS OUTSIDE THE WEIGHT ROOM BEHIND VRHS
(9th & 10-12th) CHECK IN / DROP OFF IS ON THE TURF FIELD (RANGER STADIUM)
BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE DAILY, SUNSCREEN, PROPER SHOES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE WITH LISD

Links to Registration & Forms:
Physical Form – https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/vista-ridge-sports-medicine/forms
Rank One Forms – https://leanderisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx
SWSC & Football Camp Registration – https://leanderisd.store.rankonesport.com/Camp/List

Football Weekly Agenda Week 28 SWSC (7-12)

Monday-Thursday
Session 1 – Middle School (Incoming 7th & 8th) Boys
6:45 am: Arrive and Check In
7am-8am: Strength and Conditioning

Session 2 – High School (9th & 10-12th) Boys
7:45 am: (10th -12th Football) Arrive and Check In, We want to be in stretching lines by 7:55 am
8am-8:30am: (10th – 12th Football) Football Skills
8:15am (9th Arrive and Check In)
8:30am-10am: (All Sports 9th-12th) Strength and Conditioning
10am-10:30am: (9th Football Skills)

***Looking ahead: Week 29 SWSC (7-19)
Due to the our Coaches being out for the Texas High School Coaches Convention, we will not have
(SWSC) boys camp Monday (7/19) and Tuesday (7/20), and will resume camp Wednesday (7/21) & Thursday (7/22).

Dear Ranger Nation,

Good Evening! I am thrilled to announce that VRHS teacher/coach Chad Scott has been named the new Vista Ridge HS Athletic Coordinator/Head Football Coach. For the past twelve years, Chad has taught science, coached football/track, and has done an outstanding job as a teacher, colleague, and mentor of our student-athletes. Chad leads with integrity, has a tireless work ethic, serves with excellence, and is passionately committed to cultivating meaningful relationships with all Rangers. Coach Scott will continue to promote and champion our shared vision and values to create a “Best for the World” environment for all Ranger athletics. Chad is looking forward to building on a culture of excellence that has been a hallmark of Ranger football and Ranger athletics. Please join me in congratulating Chad Scott.

Go Rangers! 
Paul A. Johnson
Principal, Vista Ridge HS
(512) 570-1810

Dear Ranger Nation,

For twelve years, it has been my honor and privilege to work here at Vista Ridge alongside one of the best head coaches and coaching staffs in the state of Texas.  Brick by brick, our goal each year was to equip our young men and women for a future of excellence – to be the best citizens, the best spouses, the best parents, and the best employees. Family, character, toughness, relentless effort, and payday/finish have been our core values and it is these values that guide each and every thing that we do as a Ranger staff.  These core values will continue to guide us as we look to the future.  I am humbled to lead the Vista Ridge Ranger football team as head coach, and I am excited for the upcoming season. 

I’d like to share a little bit about myself with you.  I had the honor of playing high school football at Judson High School under legendary Coach DW Rutledge where we won 2 state championships.  I had the opportunity to be a multisport athlete during my time there.  My football career continued at Sam Houston State University where I received a great education and was blessed to meet my wife, Sherlyn.  We married and settled into San Antonio, where I worked for 2 years as a financial advisor.  Thankfully, God put the tug on my heart to go back into the world of athletics – a world where you work with a team and learn how to fight through adversity together.  We have been blessed with 3 daughters.  Chesni will be a Junior at VRHS this year and is a multi-sport athlete who loves being a Ranger.  Our middle daughter, Kayla, will be going into 8^th grade and is excited for her turn to be a Ranger in a year.  Our daughter, Samantha, passed away in 2011.  In her memory we have had the opportunity to encourage other families of medically fragile children through sMiles 4 Sammy.  We live out in the country with our 2 dogs, 2 hermit crabs and our chickens.  We love to travel to Colorado, enjoy anything outdoors, love watching all sports, and are actively plugged into our church family.

Our entire football coaching staff is excited to work together and to continue to lay the bricks that keep our Ranger family strong and maintain the highest level of integrity that Vista Ridge athletes have become known for.  Energetic and passionate work ethic will be our calling card and the cornerstone of Ranger football.

We are ALL IN.
Go Rangers!

Sincerely,

Coach Chad Scott
Vista Ridge High School
Head Football Coach & Athletic Coordinator

There will be no camp next week—June 28-July 2. This is the week that LISD shuts down. Also, with July 4th being on a Sunday, LISD is also closed on Monday, July 5th. We will have camp on July 6-9 (Tuesday-Friday that week only) Also, as a reminder, when camp resumes on July 6, the incoming 9th graders will work out from 8:30-10:30 for the remainder of the summer. Any questions, please email todd.brown@leanderisd.org Thank you.

Good Morning.

First of all, as a reminder, THERE IS NO CAMP NEXT WEEK FROM JUNE 28-JULY 5. That is the week that LISD shuts down. Also— since July 4th is on a Sunday, there will be no strength camp on that Monday (July 5th) either. That week, we will have strength camp from Tuesday-Friday (July 6-July 9). When we do come back that week, there will be an adjustment in the times that the INCOMING 9th grade works out. The Incoming 9th graders will start to work out from 8:30-10:30am. We would like to try to get them out of the heat a little bit. We will continue this adjustment for the remainder of strength camp. All other groups will remain the same. If you have any questions, please email todd.brown@leanderisd.org 

Thank you.

Dear Ranger Athletics Family,

On Monday evening, Rodney Vincent was named the athletic director/head football coach at Shallowater HS, a suburb of Lubbock. We are ever thankful for Coach Vincent’s incredible leadership, tireless commitment to our athletes, and his heartfelt relational capacity. For the past twelve years, Rodney has led Ranger football and supported all VRHS athletic programs with integrity, passion, distinction, and excellence. Coach Vincent guided Ranger football and all Ranger athletics through numerous successful seasons, annual postseason appearances, many notable firsts for Ranger athletics, and helped build a tradition of excellence. We are extremely grateful for the Vincent family’s significant contributions to Ranger Nation and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Coach Vincent’s last official day at VRHS will be Monday, June 21st. 

The head football coach opening was posted today, Tuesday, June 15, by LISD. The search for our new head football coach/athletic coordinator to lead VRHS athletics is our top priority. Hiring someone who will create a “Best for the World” environment for our student-athletes, coaches, and families is of paramount importance. Vista Ridge HS is blessed with the world’s greatest students/families, and LISD athletic leadership and myself will work together to secure a coach who will champion our shared vision and values. Whenever there is transition with a head football coach/athletic coordinator, it understandably creates uncertainty. We will diligently work to hire the right person to lead Ranger athletics and Ranger football. Thank you for your patience throughout this process and for your continued support of VRHS athletics. 

Go Rangers!

Paul A. Johnson
Principal, Vista Ridge HS