Another week into the season and our first home preseason game is under the belt! Although we suffered a loss, it was fun to get the rookies on the field for their first time and get all of the veterans back out on the field to make some more memories.
After the game on Thursday I started reflecting on what actually goes into a game day. The majority of the work to prepare for our games comes into play during rehearsals, training, and technique — so game day is really where everything comes to fruition.
We get to the stadium at least 4 hours before kickoff. What do we do that entire time? Good question. Well, the time goes pretty quickly. In fact, for a 7 o’clock game we will get to the stadium around 1:45 to review and check through security and practice dances before heading out to the field. We have a full out game day rehearsal which includes running pregame, La Grange, both quarter breaks, all sidelines, vamps (choreographed dances to music that plays randomly throughout any given game day), and any halftime show we may perform. After our rehearsal we head to the locker room, and break for dinner with the option to attend chapel afterwards. Our chapel is hosted by the organization’s chaplain, Bill Rader — an incredible leader of faith, and an encouraging voice who never fails to integrate focus and purpose into the entire organization’s frame of mind. Therefore, when our team — players, coaches, cheerleaders and staff hit the field, we are playing, dancing and leading with intention. Then we move forward with getting ready, and beginning our game day promotions, including Broncos Barn (my favorite!). After promotions we have a team circle where we pray and have a team captain or leader speak.
Then it’s game time! Walking out on that field with 70,000 fans is never repetitive and is always an adrenaline rush. The passion, sweat, tears, faith and training that go into the game create the legacy. So as we continue preseason against the Arizona Cardinals tomorrow night, we look forward to good football, intentional playing and a win of course! Go Broncos!
God Bless,
Keela
Tags: Bill Rader, Game Day, Preseason
Hi Keela:
I got to meet you at the calendar signing. You were so nice to me and you even spoke with me for a little bit and took a picture with me. I forgot to tell you congrats on getting your degree (I read that in one of the previous blogs). I really enjoyed the calendar signing this year as opposed to past years because there was more room to move around.
I saw you mentioned about the Broncos Barn. For which game will you be appearing at the Broncos Barn? You’re one of my favorites, so I always enjoy coming out to see you.
Here’s to another Broncos season. Go Broncos!
Sebastion
Hi Keela,
Thanks for the link to those Muddy Buddy pictures. I loved the pre-race shot of you two friendly rivals and your partners. Then what a great shot at the finish line. It’s easy to see how the race got its name.
I also had a question about the Broncos Barn – I couldn’t find it last Saturday before the Cleveland game. At least it wasn’t on the south side of the stadium where it used to be. Do you know if they have moved it ? Or maybe they are just doing it for the regular season games ?
Looking forward to seeing you all on the big screen tonight. You do such great performances !!
Thanks again for all you do.
Don
Sebastion–
Thank you for your warm wishes regarding my degree. Although I graduated in May and have been working full time, I still celebrate the accomplishment and blessing of my education. It really has been a neat dynamic looking at all of the individuals and communities that were an active part in guiding me through my education to achieve my ultimate goal. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the party as well–it was a success in fact, we raised over $15,000 for Susan G. Koman! Thank you for your support
God Bless!
Keela
Hello again Keela,
I went to the game last night and saw that they seemed to be finishing up the barn – so hopefully we’ll get a chance to see you and your teammates there during the regular season.
It was great to see all of you performing with the junior cheerleaders at halftime last night. I know that working with the junior cheerleaders is something you are really committed to and, as a father who has a daughter (full grown now) it is great to see young girls in the community having role models like yourself and all of your teammates. BTW, let me also add my congratulations on completion of your degree.
Congratulations on another night of great performances (I saw you on the big screen a couple of times).
Don
Don–
I am glad you enjoyed the pictures–it was a friendly rivalry. Actually my team placecd 6 out of 16 in our heat which I was pretty excited about! Broncos Barn is actually a Regular Season promotion, so we will be starting that on September 16 for our first home game against Oakland. I am not sure what date I will be performing at the Broncos barn, but as soon as I know I will certainly post it on my blog!
Die_Hard your an idiot. Grow up.
Keela,
Its a good thing people like us are above these kids. But have fun Ms Keela this year attending every home game. You get paid to be at a Broncos game, true your doin your thing girl, but thats cool you know. I do indeed look forward to seeing you and your cheermates this year. I aint gonna lie though, imma have my eyes set on my boys now…Go Broncos!! Take care and stay blessed Ms Lady…
-tha jOKER
http://www.myspace.com/jokerthakrazee
hey- i cant believe being four hours before gametime. well good luck!!! Go Broncs!
FOXWORTH SENT ME. nice blog
James
Soo umm Fox told us to come say whats up, ad that you work really hard… Right on.
Foxy sent me too show sum love lol !! I love you Bronco cheerleaders most talented and beautiful in the NFL !!
Hey Keela
Fox sent me to how some love and to comment on your blog…but i read your blogs before just never commented them. i’m sorryyy. there is one thing i really would like to say..you are really beatuiful and all of the others on th chreeleading team and i mean really BEATUIFUL!!!!. You and all the Bronco Chreeleaders are really good..i’ll have to say the BEST IN THE NFL!!!!!!!!!
The biggest Broncos Fan
::::>Volim Elmu
Hello,
So the FoxMan has been talking big over on his blog. Al about how he is big time and all.
He did suggest we come check out your site; and a fine idea that was.
Tear it up girl!
dom sent me over and i’m happy i came, it’s nice to see your perspective of the game. i think that it’s awesome that you put your faith into your work! keep it up!
hey! foxworth sent me over here! nice blog! GO BRONCOS!
Hi All! Wow. This it is certainly a treat to open up my blog to find so much positive feedback and interaction. I appreciate the shout out and even more so, I am glad that all of you stopped by to say hello. I look forward to hearing more from many of you.
A question for you?? How many of you have been to a game since we changed our TD song? It use to be Rock and Roll and now it is Thunder…Since we did have to change the song, I have been interested in fan feeback on the new addition..any comments?
Hi Keela,
We’ve been to both preseason games and I really love the new Touchdown dance. Hope we get to see a lot more of it now that the regular season has started.
BTW, just got back from vacation and turned my 2007 calendar to the September page. What a great picture of you and Candice in the “mix and match” swim suits !!
Don
Afternoon Don!
I am so glad you like the new TD song–everytime we perform to that song I get chills. Candice and I had such a nice time shooting that calendar..and my favorite part was that we got to wear some Broncos gear! Hope you are having a great week!
God Bless!
Keela