School's out for summer but athletes continue to train

Some kids are putting away video games for a few hours each day to stay in shape over the summer Howe Athletic Director Bill Jehling has student-athletes working out each morning during the week lifting weights and doing agility drills

The workouts are not required but heavily encouraged by the athletic department to remain in shape and continue their development

Athletes are also able to work on their individual sports during the week with time allocated for basketball players, football players, and volleyball players

The workouts will continue throughout the summer with various weeks off which are mandated by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) The UIL has stipulated that the workouts be no more than two consecutive hours per day Monday through Thursday conducted by school coaches only.