Prep work Some coaches always in the game

The work doesn't stop for high school coaches.

Between designing championship rings and T-shirts, organizing and directing summer workouts and planning the logistics of the regular season, it's rare that a coaching staff can completely relax during the summer.

"That's one thing that's certainly been a factor in coaching," Broadneck football coach Jeff Herrick said. "In order to be competitive, you have to do things year round. All coaches - if you want to be competitive - you're going to have to make plans in the offseason to be successful."

Herrick and defensive coordinator Rob...