Coaches keys to the game

 Avoiding turnovers is what Carmel coach Golden Anderson preached in practice this week prior to the teams opener with Willow Glen.

 Eliminate the turnovers and avoid penalties are what North County coach Sean Gomes labeled as keys to Friday's opener.

 Play fast and eliminate those Week 1 type mistakes are what Alvarez coach Brad Mendes talked about as keys.

 Playing fundamentally sound football with focus, and consistent effort are Alisal coach Cesar Chaidez's keys to Friday's opener.

 Create and minimize explosive plays is what Soledad coach Frankie Berlanga spoke about as keys to Friday's opener with Seaside.

 Set the tone early, start fast and don't let off the gas is what Marina coach Vernon Calhoun reminded his players as keys to Saturday's opener.

 Execution on offense, assignment alignment on defense and relentless effort on special teams are Monterey coach Dan Brown's keys.

Execute on special teams, relax and just play football is what King City coach Mac Villanueva talked about all week in practice.

Pacific Grove coach Chris Morgan said avoiding turnovers and special team mistakes are keys for its Week 1 battle with Watsonville.

 Play hard, stay focused, stay loose, be accountable and take care of each other is what Gonzales coach Art Berlanga labeled as keys.

 Rhythm and control the pace of the game, shut down their ground game and pressure the QB are Seaside coach Al Avila's keys.

Control the football and tackle well on defense are North Salinas coach Darren Spence's keys to Friday's opener.