Coaches keys to this weekends games

Marina coach JD Dennis talked about reducing missed tackles that lead to big plays and finishing the game injury free as keys to Friday's battle at James Lick.

Stay within ourselves, sustain drives and limit big plays on defense and special teams is what North County coach Sean Gomes preached in practice for Saturday's meeting with Scotts Valley.

Shutting down St. Michael's Prep ground game and getting them into predictable throwing downs is what Trinity coach Frank Leonard talked about as a key to Friday's meeting.

Taking care of the ball and avoiding mental mistakes against an explosive Carmel team is what King City coach Mac Villanueva labeled as keys to Saturday's matinee.

Reminding his players that football is fun is what Greenfield coach Adam Barsenas stressed all week in preparation for Thursday's game with Mission Prep.

Pacific Grove coach Chris Morgan called it the prototypical response to Friday's key against Santa Cruz -- block and tackle.

Play four quarters of disciplined football is what Alisal coach Cesar Chaidez talked about as a key on the road at Terra Nova Friday.

Capitalize on turnovers, stay disciplined and establish the run are what Soledad coach Eric Rodriguez talked about as keys Friday against rival Gonzales.

Get pressure on their quarterback, contain receiver Josiah Freeman and get the ball to our athletes in space are Gonzales coach Art Berlanga's keys to Friday's meeting with Soledad.

Focus on what we can control and play assignment football is what North Salinas coach Ben Ceralde  focused on this week as keys to Friday's game with Alvarez.

Continue to get better at being who we are and don't get caught up in who the opponent is are Salinas coach Steve Zenk's keys to Friday road trip to Clovis.

Ball security and no big plays on defense are what MPC coach Mike Rasmussen labeled as keys to Saturday's game at Contra Costa.

Continue to improve our consistency is what Carmel coach Golden Anderson stressed as a key to its home opener against King City.

Getting off to a fast start, play sound defense against the run and adjust to the elements are Palma coach Jeff Carnazzo's keys to Friday's game in Oakdale.

Communicating effectively on the defensive side of the ball and erasing our Week 1 mistakes are what Stevenson coach Kyle Cassamas labeled as keys to Saturday's game with Lynbrook.

Tackle and create turnovers on defense, be sound on special teams and take care of the football are Hartnell coach Matt Collins' keys to Saturday's game at Foothill.

Create takeaways and finish runs with authority are Alvarez coach Anthony Gonzales' keys to Friday's game at North Salinas.

Play hard for four quarters and play Monterey football is what head coach Henry Lusk has preached in practice all week in preparation for highly touted Marin Catholic.