[PHOTOSTORY 5: STRUGGLE] Southeast Jaguars

Southeast Jaguars football prepares for football practice. The Jaguars are a new program to 7 on 7 and are preparing to full tackle football for the fall.

Coach Aaron Maner listens to one of his athletes telling him how he got into a fight. Coach Maner says it's a honor to mentor kids because he was in there shoes but he is worried about the kids mindset at such a young age.

Tristan Jackson going to get football one of the equipment to start practice with his age group. Tristan is one of the oldest on the team at age 13 and coaches stress to him how much of a leader he needs to be to help mentor the younger players on the team.

Coach Aaron Maner adjusting his athlete "6 inches" abdominal workout. Coach Maner started this program after personal challenges, including the loss of family members, he talked about how its hard sometimes but guiding kids keeps him going.

Coach Aaron Maner tells his team what to expect from practice today. Coach Maner was told by some of the players that some of the players quit, which he didn't like because he is trying to build his team for all age groups and can't afford to lose players.

Coach Dj (Left), Coach Tay (Middle), Coach Kell (Right) and Coach Mike (Far Right) talk about the state of the team and how they need more players in certain age groups. Because the program is new, the Jaguars are struggling recruiting new players by themselves so they ask the kids to help bring kids out from their school.

Coach Evey coaching the cheerleaders and going through the paperwork of the Jaguars making sure everything is following accordingly. Coach Evey is the wife of Coach Aaron Maner and she is the lead administrator of the Jaguars and she talked about how stressful it is managing paperwork and program logistics and coaching at the same time with them being short staffed at the moment.

Zay Acree intercepts the ball from the Pooler Elite quarterback. This is the Southeast Jaguars first game ever and because they don't have as many players, some are finding themselves playing both sides of the ball.

Zay Acree falls down from getting tackled by the Pooler Elite Quarterback. Acree was excited to make a game changing play for his team as coaches have been stressing on how much of an impact he needs to be on both sides of the ball.

    

Kaden Brinson taunts the Pooler Elite defense after scoring a touchdown. Brinson is one of the best players on the team but Coach Maner mentors him about taunting and how it can be selfish at times and affect the team.

Pooler Elite wide receiver goes for a catch as two jaguars players defend him. Coaches talk to the players about how pressure moments come at them and how adversity in the sport can help them in the real world.

Pooler Elite wide receiver scores a touchdown and showboats on two players of the Southeast Jaguars players. Nick Parker (21) was crying after this and his mom blamed the coaches out of anger which led to them coming to an understanding after the game. 

Referee of the game calls the game done. The referee stated how Pooler Elite won which sparked controversy between both teams.

Parents of the Jaguars dissatisfied of how the game ended and confused. Parents donate their own money for other kids to be able to play even though they may be struggling to help keep their kids off the streets.

Jaguar players not mad and down that they lost their first game. Some of the players were blaming each other but coaches called them out and spoke on how its important to lift each other up, instead of tear each other down.

    Southeast Jaguars coach encourages the players. It was hard for most of the players to keep their head up after the loss with some of them even crying.

Coach Gee looking for answers on how the game ended with them losing. Coach Gee and other Jaguars fans thought the game was tied but the referee took the touchdown back from Brinson, due to his celebration.

Coach Mike (Left) walks Coach Dj off the field. Coach Dj was not happy about how the game was called and had to be walked off the field because he was cursing around kids.

Southeast Jaguars and Pooler Elite give each other handshakes after the game. Coaches encouraged the players to be respectful as sportsmanship is a sign of respect regardless if it's a win or loss.

Coach Aaron Maner asks for clarification on how they lost the game. Coach Aaron Maner had to calm down his coaches and some of his players before talking to the the referee as he felt like they got cheated and weren't respected as much since they are a new program compared to others.