Building Character and Commitment Through Community Service

By Dan Kratzer, Former Head Coach South Dakota School of Mines and Technology In season community service is part of every freshman’s commitment to the school. We let them know from the start that part of the responsibility in this world is to not always think of themselves, but to think and do for others. As the majority of our players are either math, science o0r engineering majors, they have a tendency to be somewhat introverted. So, we wanted to do something that would help them become more vocal, more social, and develop leadership skills as they learn to work and communicate with others in their chosen profession.   So, we started a flag football league for kids from grades one through four. In cooperation with the NFL, we started the NFL Flag Football League in Rapid City with two divisions – one for first and second graders and one for third and fourth graders. The