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Coach Trenton Boykin’s Discusses Spring Practice and How It will Spark a Strong Fall

Reflecting on Hampton's spring practice and how the Pirates looked early in the off-season, it's fair to say Coach Trenton Boykin's team is building up to a strong fall. Heading into his second season as the head coach, Boykin is expecting to build and mold his team through the offseason to be prepared to make a statement when the Pirates take the field in the fall. 

The first game of the season will be against Jackson State on August 30 on the road. When asked his thoughts about having to play a nationally-ranked team like Jackson State the first week of the season, Boykin said, "I actually like having a game like that first ... it gets your guys kind of going." He also went on to state that will also mean the young team will have to be ready to go on Week 1 and that it could be used to help motivate his players. 

Two of the most competitive and early strength positions he mentioned were wide receiver and the secondary. He said there are about 10-11 guys right now in the receiver corps all competing and making one another better. He also stated that the secondary is highly competitive and performing well. With spring drills just completed, Boykin expects there to be a clearer picture for all the positions as the season gets closer. 

Boykin organized bonding activities, like bowling, to help players grow closer off the field. When asked if he expects to do something like that again this summer, Boykin said that the off-the-field exercises a year ago helped the team develop a sense of camaraderie and part of the fall drills will again include fun team-bonding exercises.

Boykin will be entering Year Two as head coach with a stronger, more bonded roster. He said that he expects 75-80 percent of his players to be on campus this summer, all working to prepare themselves mentally and physically for a tough Coastal Athletic Association schedule. He seems to be guiding the program into something bigger than just wins, but a culture.
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