Fredonia head coach Lucus Lanning is preparing for his first game as the Yellowjackets’ head coach after previously serving as an assistant at Cherryvale.

 

The Yellowjackets will host the Chargers in a Week 1 matchup, giving Lanning an early test against a team and coaching staff he knows well from his time with the Chargers.

 

Like any first-year head coach, Lanning has had plenty of adjustments to make, but he says strong support from his coaching staff and the hard work of his players have helped make the transition smoother.

 

Lanning has also emphasized keeping things simple, and he says using straightforward terminology and a playbook that allows his players to play fast without overthinking before the snap will be important.

 

It should be an intriguing local matchup Friday night, with Lanning looking to start his first season at Fredonia with a win against his former team.