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Be thankful we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for.  - Will Rogers
My mother used to say that it would take an Act of Congress to get me to practice some days.  I guess I was just pre-occupied with other things.  But thanks to the change to Daylight Savings Time in the United States, holding an outdoor practice won’t mean leaving work so early this spring.

Among many other energy initiatives, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 mandated a change to Daylight Savings time.  Starting this year Daylight Savings Time begins three weeks earlier and extends one week later.  This year Daylight Savings time begins March 11th and extends until November 4th.

I always enjoy spring season because it marks more time outside and less time bundled in sweaters and coats.  Even though the weather is still iffy, I knew it was only a matter of time until it was shorts and T-Shirts weather.  But the problem was always getting practice in before dark in the first couple of weeks.  I would start the year with practice at 5:00 and get complaints about how difficult it was to get the kids to practice on time — as if I just magically appeared…  Then two weeks later I would change practice time to take advantage of the longer sunlight hours…. and you can fill in the rest of the story from your own experiences, I’m sure.

Whatever the flaws in this system, it’s a definite plus for any coach planning a spring practice schedule.   Take advantage of the longer sunlight hours — your boss will probably appreciate the extra productivity…