ROCHELLE — The Rochelle Township High School football program hosted its first-ever Mom’s Night on Monday, kicking off the first event of a three-part series in which families of RTHS and Rochelle Junior Tackle players receive an inside look at the Hub football experience.

The Hubs held practices from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday this week. Parents attended practice all three days, with mothers watching from the sidelines on Monday while fathers observed on Tuesday. Families involved with the RJT program arrived on Wednesday. RTHS head coach Kyle Kissack said the three-day series of events was designed to provide families with an opportunity to see what their student-athletes accomplish on a daily basis.

“We want our families to be more involved and we want them to see how much their kids invest into being successful on Friday nights,” Kissack said. “We talk a lot about being a family, being unselfish and loving each other. I think this is a great way to bring the parents out here and enjoy the football experience together. I think it’s a great opportunity for parents to become more involved in our program while also creating special memories with their kids.”

Parents each received practice plans at the start of each practice to learn more about the specific team and individual drills Hub football players work through each day. Parents also had the opportunity to speak with Kissack and athletic trainer Mark Lovell to ask questions or alleviate concerns regarding schedules, transportation and more. Kissack said he hopes that parents feel they play a significant role in what the Hub football program wants to accomplish.

“I hope they see how much energy their kids invest and I hope that’s something that could be communicated at the dinner table,” Kissack said. “It’s important for our families to know how much we care about the kids and how committed we are to helping their kids become the best football players, the best students and the best citizens in the community that they can be.”