Dieruff High School’s Football Program Aims for a Fresh Start in 2025
Head coach Dave Lutte said the team made fundamental changes after the second-half swoon in 2024. “We had to do a complete 180 with everything we’ve been doing with the program,” he said. “We changed the way we trained in the offseason. We actually have changed the way we are practicing now that we’re in season.”
Adjustments in Training and Practice Routine
Those adjustments touch both the offseason regimen and the current practice routine. Lutte described the shift as comprehensive, aimed at correcting the conditioning and execution issues that contributed to the slide down the stretch.
Focus on Consistency and Game Situations
The staff has prioritized consistency and finishing ability in practice, working to simulate game pressure and late‑game situations more often. The goal is to build endurance, sharper fundamentals and better situational decision‑making throughout the roster.
Preparing for a Different Season
With a sharpened approach to training and a renewed emphasis on sustaining performance across all four quarters, Dieruff enters the new season expect...