Tuesday, September 29, 2009
C'mon, Joe
I may have have to offer a bounty for the photographer who can catch this guy smiling.
Photo by Karen W. Higgins
The Happy Warrior
{Why do I have the feeling there will be a photo like this of Paul Wilson every year, through the end of his playing career?]
Photo by Karen W. Higgins
Monday, September 28, 2009
Volunteer assignments for Saturday's home game
Dear Parents & Friends:
As you know, the 6th grade Junior Blue Dukes team kicks off at noon Saturday at scenic Lubar Stadium in Whitefish Bay.
Here are the volunteer assignments for the game. The coaches, team and I thank each of you personally for contributing to the success of the program.
Concessions, 1st half:
Anne Keiper
Dudek family
Ann Wilson
Concessions, 2nd half:
Natalie Hatch
Bernstein family
Cohen family
Instructions for Concessions volunteers: 1st half volunteers, please get in place right as the previous game ends, so we can have an orderly transition. 2nd half volunteers, please report to the concessions stand as soon as the 1st half of our game ends.
Chain gang:
Scott Siebert
Phil Heston
Jamie Keiper
Instructions for Chain Gang: Mr. Keiper, just look for Messrs. Siebert and Heston. They know the drill on this.
P.A. Booth:
P.A. announcer: Charley Weber
Spotter/stats: Jackson Weber
Spotter: Kelly Daley
Timekeeper/Scoreboard: John Brewster
DJ: Wes Bassindale
Instructions for Booth crew: Please get to the booth area by the middle of the 4th quarter of the preceding game. Mr. Timekeeper (Brew Senior), especially if you have not done this before, I think it would be especially important for you to see how someone runs the scoreboard and clock.
Any questions, please ask me soon. My day job is squeezing my brain hard lately, so get me while some axons are still firing.
Jim Higgins
6th grade team nag
As you know, the 6th grade Junior Blue Dukes team kicks off at noon Saturday at scenic Lubar Stadium in Whitefish Bay.
Here are the volunteer assignments for the game. The coaches, team and I thank each of you personally for contributing to the success of the program.
Concessions, 1st half:
Anne Keiper
Dudek family
Ann Wilson
Concessions, 2nd half:
Natalie Hatch
Bernstein family
Cohen family
Instructions for Concessions volunteers: 1st half volunteers, please get in place right as the previous game ends, so we can have an orderly transition. 2nd half volunteers, please report to the concessions stand as soon as the 1st half of our game ends.
Chain gang:
Scott Siebert
Phil Heston
Jamie Keiper
Instructions for Chain Gang: Mr. Keiper, just look for Messrs. Siebert and Heston. They know the drill on this.
P.A. Booth:
P.A. announcer: Charley Weber
Spotter/stats: Jackson Weber
Spotter: Kelly Daley
Timekeeper/Scoreboard: John Brewster
DJ: Wes Bassindale
Instructions for Booth crew: Please get to the booth area by the middle of the 4th quarter of the preceding game. Mr. Timekeeper (Brew Senior), especially if you have not done this before, I think it would be especially important for you to see how someone runs the scoreboard and clock.
Any questions, please ask me soon. My day job is squeezing my brain hard lately, so get me while some axons are still firing.
Jim Higgins
6th grade team nag
The Rocket Arm of Cullen Keiper
Junior Blue Dukes player Cullen Keiper got to throw out a ceremonial pitch at a Milwaukee Brewers game recently. Cullen fired a strike to Brewers player Jason Bourgeois:
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Video: #23 Punt Return for TD, 2nd Quarter
[Sorry folks, this is not the steadiest clip of the day. But when you look at the slow motion portion, note the block thrown by #75, knocking a Saukville kid on the ground.]
Video: D-Line Pressures QB, #19 Intercepts Pass
Note the tremendous pressure applied by the Junior Blue Dukes defensive line:
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Game Story: Junior Blue Dukes 31, Saukville 12
The Saukville Rebels battled gamely, but the Junior Blue Dukes' one-two punch of speed and toughness helped them surge past their hosts in a satisfying 31-12 road victory Saturday afternoon.
Zach Casey started the scoring by ripping off a 50-yard TD run in the first quarter. Later in the quarter, after the Blue Dukes defensive line pressured the Saukville quarterback, Jake Fisher continued his thieving ways by intercepting a Saukville pass.
In the second quarter, Ryan Hummer threw a TD pass to Carter Heston, and Macklin Kortebein returned a Saukville punt for a touchdown, weaving his way through several would-be tacklers.
The Junior Blue Dukes also had a couple of potential touchdowns brought back due to their own penalties.
The halftime score was 18-0.
Neither team scored in the third quarter. Saukville opened the 4th quarter with a short touchdown run, cutting the margin to 18-6.
But Kortebein answered with a long TD run, and Hummer passed to Bailey Weiland for the extra point, resetting the score at 25-6.
Saukville broke off a long TD run to narrow the gap to 25-12.
The Junior Blue Dukes closed out the scoring when Scott Rojahn caught a Jake Fisher pass in the end zone, making it 31-12.
Coaches of both teams would probably agree that there too many penalties in this game, including face mask, illegal formation and illegal block penalties on the Junior Blue Dukes. After special teams beast Nick Higgins nailed a Saukville kick returner for no gain on one 4th quarter kickoff, a Saukville player actually tackled Higgins on the next Whitefish Bay kickoff. Out came the yellow flag. On the sideline, a Saukville coach could be heard telling his guy, you can't do that son.
The next Junior Blue Dukes game is at noon Oct. 3 at lovely Lubar Stadium in Whitefish Bay, against Grafton. Volunteer assignment reminders will go out early this coming week.
[Just a reminder: If you think I've made an error in any of these stories or blog posts, don't hesitate to email me. I believe in fixing mistakes. Thanks.]
Zach Casey started the scoring by ripping off a 50-yard TD run in the first quarter. Later in the quarter, after the Blue Dukes defensive line pressured the Saukville quarterback, Jake Fisher continued his thieving ways by intercepting a Saukville pass.
In the second quarter, Ryan Hummer threw a TD pass to Carter Heston, and Macklin Kortebein returned a Saukville punt for a touchdown, weaving his way through several would-be tacklers.
The Junior Blue Dukes also had a couple of potential touchdowns brought back due to their own penalties.
The halftime score was 18-0.
Neither team scored in the third quarter. Saukville opened the 4th quarter with a short touchdown run, cutting the margin to 18-6.
But Kortebein answered with a long TD run, and Hummer passed to Bailey Weiland for the extra point, resetting the score at 25-6.
Saukville broke off a long TD run to narrow the gap to 25-12.
The Junior Blue Dukes closed out the scoring when Scott Rojahn caught a Jake Fisher pass in the end zone, making it 31-12.
Coaches of both teams would probably agree that there too many penalties in this game, including face mask, illegal formation and illegal block penalties on the Junior Blue Dukes. After special teams beast Nick Higgins nailed a Saukville kick returner for no gain on one 4th quarter kickoff, a Saukville player actually tackled Higgins on the next Whitefish Bay kickoff. Out came the yellow flag. On the sideline, a Saukville coach could be heard telling his guy, you can't do that son.
The next Junior Blue Dukes game is at noon Oct. 3 at lovely Lubar Stadium in Whitefish Bay, against Grafton. Volunteer assignment reminders will go out early this coming week.
[Just a reminder: If you think I've made an error in any of these stories or blog posts, don't hesitate to email me. I believe in fixing mistakes. Thanks.]
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Saukville directions & protocol
White jerseys, blue dress pants for Saturday's road game at Saukville.
Kickoff is at 4 p.m. Coach Joe Wieland asks that all players be in place by 3 p.m. at Saukville.
Rider sharers are leaving Lydell parking lot at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
Here are directions to West Riverside Park in Saukville, where the Saukville Rebels play:
1. Get on I-43 North.
2. Take I-43 north (about 18.6 miles from Lydell) to #96/SAUKVILLE/PORT WASHINGTON toward WI-33 W/SAUKVILLE
3. Turn LEFT on E GREEN BAY AVE
4. Continue on S MAIN ST(CR-O)
5. Arrive at 596 S MAIN ST, SAUKVILLE
These are a little bit approximate, I have to say, since there is not an exact street address for the park.
Here is a link to the PDF map of the location provided by Saukville to the league:
Kickoff is at 4 p.m. Coach Joe Wieland asks that all players be in place by 3 p.m. at Saukville.
Rider sharers are leaving Lydell parking lot at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
Here are directions to West Riverside Park in Saukville, where the Saukville Rebels play:
1. Get on I-43 North.
2. Take I-43 north (about 18.6 miles from Lydell) to #96/SAUKVILLE/PORT WASHINGTON toward WI-33 W/SAUKVILLE
3. Turn LEFT on E GREEN BAY AVE
4. Continue on S MAIN ST(CR-O)
5. Arrive at 596 S MAIN ST, SAUKVILLE
These are a little bit approximate, I have to say, since there is not an exact street address for the park.
Here is a link to the PDF map of the location provided by Saukville to the league:
Monday, September 21, 2009
Cash Found: Is It Yours?
This message from Commissioner Carl J. Fuda:
Found cash in a financial institution envelope. IT WAS TURNED IN SAT. If some one can ID, we will get them the envelope and $ back, or else it will go to Jr. Dukes...Pls send this to all players...THX
Found cash in a financial institution envelope. IT WAS TURNED IN SAT. If some one can ID, we will get them the envelope and $ back, or else it will go to Jr. Dukes...Pls send this to all players...THX
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Game Story: Junior Blue Dukes 20, Mequon-Thiensville 0
The Junior Blue Dukes defense pressured Mequon-Thiensville into two interceptions Saturday as the Bay squad rolled to a 20-0 victory at Lubar Stadium.
After a scoreless first quarter, Bay got on the board with a Van Bassindale TD run. Then the Blue Dukes cranked up the pressure: Teddy Weber, Macklin Kortebein, Bassindale, Will Alt and Nick Higgins all tackled Mequon-Thiensville ball carriers behind the line of scrimmage.
A long interception return by Anthony Enea paved the way for a second Bassindale TD run. Jake Fisher passed to Bailey Weiland for the extra point.
After a sluggish third quarter marred by penalties, the Junior Blue Dukes closed out the scoring in the 4th quarter when Fisher intercepted a pass at the 40 and returned it 60 yards for a TD. For the extra point, the Blue Dukes faked a kick. Fisher passed to Zach Casey, who muscled his way into the end zone for the point.
Mequon-Thiensville drove for a possible consolation score at the end of the game, but tackles for loss by Charlie Cohen and Alec Lindfors gave the defense its second clean sheet of the season.
After a scoreless first quarter, Bay got on the board with a Van Bassindale TD run. Then the Blue Dukes cranked up the pressure: Teddy Weber, Macklin Kortebein, Bassindale, Will Alt and Nick Higgins all tackled Mequon-Thiensville ball carriers behind the line of scrimmage.
A long interception return by Anthony Enea paved the way for a second Bassindale TD run. Jake Fisher passed to Bailey Weiland for the extra point.
After a sluggish third quarter marred by penalties, the Junior Blue Dukes closed out the scoring in the 4th quarter when Fisher intercepted a pass at the 40 and returned it 60 yards for a TD. For the extra point, the Blue Dukes faked a kick. Fisher passed to Zach Casey, who muscled his way into the end zone for the point.
Mequon-Thiensville drove for a possible consolation score at the end of the game, but tackles for loss by Charlie Cohen and Alec Lindfors gave the defense its second clean sheet of the season.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Game Day: Online Photo Album
Click the photo below to go to an album of Karen W. Higgins photos from today's action at Lubar Stadium.
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| 2009 JBD6 Mequon game photos |
Game Day: Junior Blue Dukes 20, Mequon-Thiensville 0
Van Bassindale had two TD runs, & Jake Fisher scored on a long interception run. Anthony Enea also intercepted a pass.
Game Day: Reminders
All players should be at the upper grass field, east of the stadium field, by 11:00.
Home blue jerseys and blue pants.
Thanks,
Joe Wieland
Home blue jerseys and blue pants.
Thanks,
Joe Wieland
Friday, September 18, 2009
Football Sweatshirts
Junior Blue Dukes actionwear czarina Cindy Hoff reports:
"Football sweatshirts sample sizes will be at the concession stand saturday please stop by and try them on if you are worried about sizes.
Order forms will also be available."
I'm sending all 6th grade team families a related email on this.
(If you are new to the program this year, I can only say that my son was extremely proud of his football sweatshirt last year, and virtually lived in it for more than a month.)
Jim Higgins
"Football sweatshirts sample sizes will be at the concession stand saturday please stop by and try them on if you are worried about sizes.
Order forms will also be available."
I'm sending all 6th grade team families a related email on this.
(If you are new to the program this year, I can only say that my son was extremely proud of his football sweatshirt last year, and virtually lived in it for more than a month.)
Jim Higgins
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Game Day: Volunteer Assignments for Saturday
Here are the volunteer assignments for the game. The coaches, team and I thank each of you personally for contributing to the success of the program.
Concessions, 1st half:
Lora Brewster
Jill Nethen
Georgia Mavrinac
Concessions, 2nd half:
Robin Enea
Anne Casey
Heebink family
Instructions for Concessions volunteers: 1st half volunteers, please get in place right as the previous game ends, so we can have an orderly transition. 2nd half volunteers, please report to the concessions stand as soon as the 1st half of our game ends.
Chain gang:
Scott Siebert
Phil Heston
John Brewster
Instructions for Chain Gang: Mr. Brew, just look for Messrs. Siebert and Heston. They know the drill on this.
P.A. Booth:
P.A. announcer: Colleen Bassindale
Spotter/stats: Rick Rojahn
Spotter: Greg Pogorelc
Timekeeper: Dave Fergus
DJ: Wes Bassindale
Instructions for Booth crew: Please get to the booth area by the middle of the 4th quarter of the preceding game. Mr. Timekeeper (Dave Fergus), especially if you have not done this before, I think it would be especially important for you to see how someone runs the scoreboard and clock.
Any questions, please ask me soon. My competence declines as the weekend approaches.
A special thanks to Wes Bassindale, Van's older brother, who returns as our in-game music provider. Wes could be calling girls or reading Erasmus, but instead he spends his Saturday afternoon with us. Wes, I am getting some additional music together for you, and will drop it at your house Friday. (I'll likely just throw the files on a flash drive for you.)
Concessions, 1st half:
Lora Brewster
Jill Nethen
Georgia Mavrinac
Concessions, 2nd half:
Robin Enea
Anne Casey
Heebink family
Instructions for Concessions volunteers: 1st half volunteers, please get in place right as the previous game ends, so we can have an orderly transition. 2nd half volunteers, please report to the concessions stand as soon as the 1st half of our game ends.
Chain gang:
Scott Siebert
Phil Heston
John Brewster
Instructions for Chain Gang: Mr. Brew, just look for Messrs. Siebert and Heston. They know the drill on this.
P.A. Booth:
P.A. announcer: Colleen Bassindale
Spotter/stats: Rick Rojahn
Spotter: Greg Pogorelc
Timekeeper: Dave Fergus
DJ: Wes Bassindale
Instructions for Booth crew: Please get to the booth area by the middle of the 4th quarter of the preceding game. Mr. Timekeeper (Dave Fergus), especially if you have not done this before, I think it would be especially important for you to see how someone runs the scoreboard and clock.
Any questions, please ask me soon. My competence declines as the weekend approaches.
A special thanks to Wes Bassindale, Van's older brother, who returns as our in-game music provider. Wes could be calling girls or reading Erasmus, but instead he spends his Saturday afternoon with us. Wes, I am getting some additional music together for you, and will drop it at your house Friday. (I'll likely just throw the files on a flash drive for you.)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Video: Scouting our next opponent
Game video of our next opponent, Homestead:
Homestead 6th grade football video from Jim Higgins on Vimeo.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
A message from Coach Wieland about starters and strings
From Coach Joe Wieland:
At our coaches meeting last night, we talked about the game and practices and have made some adjustments to the strings, meaning for every kid that moves up, another moves down. That is part of being on a team.
I am attempting to talk to each of the players before the next practice so that they are not caught off guard in front of their teammates AND so that I can tell them what they need to do to get a spot back.
After talking to my son Bailey and telling him that he was not starting at linebacker this week, he was very mad, but I talked about things he could do to get back into the lineup.
If your son comes home and is upset, please ask him what he can do to improve, rather than focus on the loss of position or which other player took his spot. Players can also talk to their position coaches to find out what they need to do to improve.
As I said earlier this year, lineups will change week to week based on opponent, practice and games.
Thanks,
Joe Wieland
At our coaches meeting last night, we talked about the game and practices and have made some adjustments to the strings, meaning for every kid that moves up, another moves down. That is part of being on a team.
I am attempting to talk to each of the players before the next practice so that they are not caught off guard in front of their teammates AND so that I can tell them what they need to do to get a spot back.
After talking to my son Bailey and telling him that he was not starting at linebacker this week, he was very mad, but I talked about things he could do to get back into the lineup.
If your son comes home and is upset, please ask him what he can do to improve, rather than focus on the loss of position or which other player took his spot. Players can also talk to their position coaches to find out what they need to do to improve.
As I said earlier this year, lineups will change week to week based on opponent, practice and games.
Thanks,
Joe Wieland
Words for the Day: Pay attention, running backs, QBs and receivers
"That's Football 101: Be good to the big guys and they'll be good to you."
From a Ron Cook article on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
From a Ron Cook article on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, September 14, 2009
Coach Wieland: New Practice Schedule Clarified
From Coach Joe Wieland:
Very simple.
Every week until we tell you different:
Monday, 5:00-7:15
Wednesday, 5:30-7:00(Unless you have a prior scheduled commitment, mandatory)
Thursday, 5:00-7:15
Very simple.
Every week until we tell you different:
Monday, 5:00-7:15
Wednesday, 5:30-7:00(Unless you have a prior scheduled commitment, mandatory)
Thursday, 5:00-7:15
Game Story: Junior Blue Dukes 38, Nicolet 0
Led by a suffocating defense, and fueled by big plays on both sides of the line of scrimmage, the Junior Blue Dukes rolled to a 38-0 victory over Nicolet Sept. 12 at Nicolet High School Field.
The Blue Dukes overcame an early turnover to take the lead on Macklin Kortebein's 35-yard fumble return. In the second quarter, the Blue Dukes racked up touchdowns on a Bailey Weiland run and TD passes from Jake Fisher to Zach Casey and Anthony Enea. In the second half, Casey scored on a long run and Van Bassindale zoomed to the house after deftly stripping a Nicolet back of the ball.
Fisher and Bassindale tailed the two successful extra points in the game.
Nicolet tried to run to the outside on the Blue Dukes, but the swarming defense would have nothing of it. According to coach Jon Bassindale's preliminary tally, at least 14 Blue Dukes players were in on tackles. One of the tackling highlights occurred when Jonathan Downs introduced himself to a Nicolet ball carrier with a pad-crunching hit that knocked him flat.
Blue Dukes stalwart Ryan Hummer was banged up and had to leave the game, but Ryan and his dad Steve reported he will be practicing fully Wednesday and expects to play in Saturday's home game against Homestead.
Coach Joe Wieland encouraged players to enjoy the victory but also to remember that Homestead, our next opponent, isn't reading our press clippings.
The Homestead game begins at noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at lovely Lubar Stadium in Whitefish Bay.
The Blue Dukes overcame an early turnover to take the lead on Macklin Kortebein's 35-yard fumble return. In the second quarter, the Blue Dukes racked up touchdowns on a Bailey Weiland run and TD passes from Jake Fisher to Zach Casey and Anthony Enea. In the second half, Casey scored on a long run and Van Bassindale zoomed to the house after deftly stripping a Nicolet back of the ball.
Fisher and Bassindale tailed the two successful extra points in the game.
Nicolet tried to run to the outside on the Blue Dukes, but the swarming defense would have nothing of it. According to coach Jon Bassindale's preliminary tally, at least 14 Blue Dukes players were in on tackles. One of the tackling highlights occurred when Jonathan Downs introduced himself to a Nicolet ball carrier with a pad-crunching hit that knocked him flat.
Blue Dukes stalwart Ryan Hummer was banged up and had to leave the game, but Ryan and his dad Steve reported he will be practicing fully Wednesday and expects to play in Saturday's home game against Homestead.
Coach Joe Wieland encouraged players to enjoy the victory but also to remember that Homestead, our next opponent, isn't reading our press clippings.
The Homestead game begins at noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at lovely Lubar Stadium in Whitefish Bay.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Game Day: Karen's photos from the Nicolet game
I married way above my station in life. Not only is Karen a wonderful partner and a great mother, she is also a fine photographer. Here is a slideshow of some of her candid photos from Saturday's Nicolet game:
Browse the photos online if you like.
Browse the photos online if you like.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Pictures/Walkthrough Friday
As Joe Wieland wrote earlier this week, picture day will be combined Friday afternoon with a final practice walk-through at the WFB High School upper field, behind the stadium.
Players should be there by 4 p.m. Friday, wearing their blue game pants and blue game jerseys. Pictures for our group are penciled in for 4:30 p.m., but I take all those scheduled times with bemused skepticism. Just have your guy there by 4 p.m. in blue.
Football czar Carl Fuda reports: no forms to fill out for this picture session. The photo company will email each of us.
As for Saturday's road game against Nicolet, Coach Wieland asks that the boys be at Nicolet HS by 3 p.m. Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Since that is a road game, that will be white jerseys with game blue pants.)
Players should be there by 4 p.m. Friday, wearing their blue game pants and blue game jerseys. Pictures for our group are penciled in for 4:30 p.m., but I take all those scheduled times with bemused skepticism. Just have your guy there by 4 p.m. in blue.
Football czar Carl Fuda reports: no forms to fill out for this picture session. The photo company will email each of us.
As for Saturday's road game against Nicolet, Coach Wieland asks that the boys be at Nicolet HS by 3 p.m. Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Since that is a road game, that will be white jerseys with game blue pants.)
Saturday, September 5, 2009
A few video clips from Thursday's scrimmages
Back to Back: These were the first two plays of the scrimmage:
Team Defense:
Team Defense:
Friday, September 4, 2009
Game Week: The Nicolet Game, Fairness & Absences
[This is condensed from emails sent by Coach Joe Wieland recently.]
After 3 weeks of practice, we are ready for some games. The first game is 9/12 at Nicolet HS at 4:00.
PLAYING TIME - Fair does not mean equal.
I want every player to have fun and feel like they are part of the team. After the scrimmage last night the coaches met and put together a plan so that all players will play in the game by the end of the 3rd quarter. By the end of the season, every player will have started at least one game. Not all players will play the same amount in the game. The playing time of some players is limited by their knowledge of the game, commitment to practice time or desire to play. When a player says to us, "I can only play safety", he is limited to one spot on the field.
GAMES ARE SHORT. Games are 4 8-minute quarters. That is less than the length of one practice. If you come to watch your son play, really watch for him or you may miss him. Ask him what position he plays and what quarter he thinks he will play in.
If you or your son have concerns about their role on the team, please let me know via email and we can set up a time to talk.
Reminder that practice Monday is optional, Tuesday and Thursday are mandatory.
Have a great weekend.
Thanks,
Joe Wieland
* * *
The coming week's schedule:
9/7 Labor Day (OPTIONAL PRACTICE) 5:00-dark
This is officially the first week of Monday/Thursday practices during the week. If you have plans, keep them and enjoy the day. If you do not have plans and are tired of listening to your boys complain that there is nothing to do and you need a break from them at the end of a 3 day weekend, send them to Lydell. All players/coaches who have been kicked out of their houses by annoyed wives/moms will have a fun practice. Absences will not be held against any players.
9/8 Tuesday ( Extra practice) 5:00-dark
This is planned to make up for the lost practice time on Monday. If you had planned other activities already scheduled because Tuesday is usually a "non-football" day, keep those plans and let me know via email. Absences will not be held against a player.
9/10 Thursday 5:00-Dark
* * *
9/12 GAME at Nicolet 4:00. All players must arrive at 3:00. [It's a road game, so it will be WHITE jerseys, unless Coach Wieland decrees something else.]
* * *
A note from Coach Wieland on Absences:
The coaching staff is working hard at insuring that all players get onto the field during games and scrimmages. We have a plan that gets every boy into the game in either the 1st, 2nd or 3rd quarter. When we know that someone will be gone due to a conflict, it makes planning easier.
IF YOU KNOW YOUR SON IS GOING TO MISS A FUTURE GAME, PLEASE LET US KNOW NOW.
After 3 weeks of practice, we are ready for some games. The first game is 9/12 at Nicolet HS at 4:00.
PLAYING TIME - Fair does not mean equal.
I want every player to have fun and feel like they are part of the team. After the scrimmage last night the coaches met and put together a plan so that all players will play in the game by the end of the 3rd quarter. By the end of the season, every player will have started at least one game. Not all players will play the same amount in the game. The playing time of some players is limited by their knowledge of the game, commitment to practice time or desire to play. When a player says to us, "I can only play safety", he is limited to one spot on the field.
GAMES ARE SHORT. Games are 4 8-minute quarters. That is less than the length of one practice. If you come to watch your son play, really watch for him or you may miss him. Ask him what position he plays and what quarter he thinks he will play in.
If you or your son have concerns about their role on the team, please let me know via email and we can set up a time to talk.
Reminder that practice Monday is optional, Tuesday and Thursday are mandatory.
Have a great weekend.
Thanks,
Joe Wieland
* * *
The coming week's schedule:
9/7 Labor Day (OPTIONAL PRACTICE) 5:00-dark
This is officially the first week of Monday/Thursday practices during the week. If you have plans, keep them and enjoy the day. If you do not have plans and are tired of listening to your boys complain that there is nothing to do and you need a break from them at the end of a 3 day weekend, send them to Lydell. All players/coaches who have been kicked out of their houses by annoyed wives/moms will have a fun practice. Absences will not be held against any players.
9/8 Tuesday ( Extra practice) 5:00-dark
This is planned to make up for the lost practice time on Monday. If you had planned other activities already scheduled because Tuesday is usually a "non-football" day, keep those plans and let me know via email. Absences will not be held against a player.
9/10 Thursday 5:00-Dark
* * *
9/12 GAME at Nicolet 4:00. All players must arrive at 3:00. [It's a road game, so it will be WHITE jerseys, unless Coach Wieland decrees something else.]
* * *
A note from Coach Wieland on Absences:
The coaching staff is working hard at insuring that all players get onto the field during games and scrimmages. We have a plan that gets every boy into the game in either the 1st, 2nd or 3rd quarter. When we know that someone will be gone due to a conflict, it makes planning easier.
IF YOU KNOW YOUR SON IS GOING TO MISS A FUTURE GAME, PLEASE LET US KNOW NOW.
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