Coaches Joe Wieland (Blue) and Jon Bassindale (Grey) have finalized the rosters for our two 7th grade teams.
BLUE
Head Coach: Joe Wieland
Coaches: Mark Kortebein, Kurt Alt, Joe Fisher, Dan Hess, Scott Siebert
Manager: John Brewster (coordinates volunteers and other duties)
Players: Will Alt, Jake Brewster, Charlie Cohen, Patrick Collins, Anthony Enea, Josiah Erving, Jake Fisher, Brandon Haughey, Danny Hess, Carter Heston, Andrew James, Cullen Kieper, Connor Kimple, Macklin Kortebein, Peter Kubly, Alec Lindfors, Evan Miller, Johnny Misey, Connor Nethen, Anthony Pogorelc, Paul Presberg, Chris Siebert, Bailey Wieland, Paul Wilson.
GREY
Head Coach: Jon Bassindale
Coaches: Steve Hummer, John Friesch, Matt Trussoni, Jeff Frank
Manager: Jim Higgins
Players: Van Bassindale, Matt Bernstein, Elie Ben Bordow, Brooks Burton, Zach Casey, Clay Daley, Jonathan Downs, Cooper Fergus, Justin Fisher, Seamus Floyd, Jack Friesch, Russell Grevious, Brijhan Hackney, John Heebink, Nick Higgins, Ryan Hummer, Scott Rojahn, Jesse Sanford, Tony Schultz, Dreyel Taylor, Mason Trussoni, Zachary Turner, Teddy Weber.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Video: From the 8-28 scrimmages
Coach Jon Bassindale and fellow coaches Steve Hummer, John Friesch and Matt Trussoni took a squad to scene Greendale for 4 scrimmages Saturday morning. Here's a look at one of the scrimmages, from two different camera points of view:
jbd7-bassindale-8-28-2010-scrimmage-game-2 from Jim Higgins on Vimeo.
2010-08-28 Scrimmage - Greendale from Jim Higgins on Vimeo.
The high-altitude view is courtesy of John Brewster and his patented BrewCam.
jbd7-bassindale-8-28-2010-scrimmage-game-2 from Jim Higgins on Vimeo.
2010-08-28 Scrimmage - Greendale from Jim Higgins on Vimeo.
The high-altitude view is courtesy of John Brewster and his patented BrewCam.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Coach Bassindale speaks: Saturday scrimmage details
We need the following players for this Saturday’s scrimmages (Aug. 28) in Greendale .
Not Greenfield, Not Glendale, but GREENDALE….at the High School.
(I am emphasizing the location as I always mix these up and did so in my earlier communication.)
We want to be in Greendale no later than 8:30AM as we start our first session promptly at 9. We will meet at Lydell at 7:50Am and leave no later than 8AM.
If your son needs a ride please make sure he is to Lydell by 7:50AM.
We are taking about half our team so expect more playing time than last weekend.
The boys will be playing almost non-stop for over 2 hours so make sure they are well hydrated and well rested.
Have them bring a bag with two water bottles and a snack bar if they want.
Nethen
Taylor
Trusoni
Daley
Downs
Friesch
Fisher (Justin)
Bernstein
Presburg
Weber
Floyd
Hummer
Bassindale
Schultz
Casey
Higgins
Rojahn
Kimple
Sanford
Kieper
Coach Bassindale
| 1 . | Take the ramp onto I-43 S | 12.5 mi |
| 2. | Take exit 8A to merge onto WI-36 S/W Loomis Rd | 2.5 mi |
| 3. | Turn right at Southway Way Destination will be on the left | 0.4 mi |
Friday, August 20, 2010
Coach speaks: About the Aug. 21 Scrimmages
From Coach Joe Wieland:
On Saturday, we will scrimmage Hartford from 10-11 and then Oshkosh West from 11-12. Due to the large number of boys on our team, we are planning to do some additional scrimmaging with our players from 12-12:30. I just wanted all parents to know that the players will not be done until 12:30. If parents and players have to leave at 12, please let us know on Saturday.
If you want to be able to find your son during the scrimmage, have them wear a different color pair of socks or a different color undershirt. Most of the boys will have plain blue jerseys, so they tend to look the same.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Travel and other details for Aug. 21 Scrimmage at Cedarburg HS
What to wear: Coach Joe Wieland asks that boys wear blue practice jerseys as well as the blue game pants they received. Blue practice jerseys can be purchased for $15 from the coaches; these funds support the football program. Also, bring plenty of water and other football-friendly liquids.
Caravans: Families are free to drive themselves to Cedarburg. But people who would like to caravan or car-pool should meet in the Lydell parking lot (our practice field). Per Coach Wieland, the caravan will leave at 8:30 a.m. sharp from the parking lot. (If you are driving yourself, plan to get to Cedarburg 9 a.m. or not long thereafter.)
Directions: Courtesy of Google Maps:
1. Take I-43 North.
2. Take exit 89 toward Cedarburg 0.2 mi
3. Turn left at Pioneer Rd 2.6 mi
4. Turn right at Green Bay Rd 0.3 mi
5. Continue onto Hamilton Rd 0.9 mi
6. Slight right at Washington Ave 453 ft
7. Take the 1st left onto Western Rd 0.5 mi
8. Turn right at Juniper Ln 0.2 mi
9. Slight right 121 ft
Unless something has changed since last year, we will scrimmage on the practice fields at Cedarburg, not the HS football field itself.
Parents may want to bring folding chairs or camp chairs. This is an informal situation.
For families that are new, here is a video clip from last season's Cedarburg scrimmage (with music added, apologies if you're a purist and hate that sort of thing):
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Coach Joe speaks: Fluids, Practice
Excerpted from an email from Coach Joe Wieland:
WATER: The boys should be drinking water throughout the day, hydrating themselves before practice. Electrolytes and some type of vitamin may also be helpful. We are giving them plenty of breaks at practice, but they need to come to practice hydrated with plenty of fluids to drink during practice. Next week we put on pads and the boys will be even hotter at practice.
NON-PRACTICE DAYS: On the days that we do not have practice, it would be good for the boys to get out and be active. Pushups and situps or weight lifting, if they have already started a SAFE weight lifting program They will also want to review their plays. Competition is going to be strong for all starting positions.
We are off to a great start, so thanks to all of the parents for trusting us with your boys.
Coach Wieland
WATER: The boys should be drinking water throughout the day, hydrating themselves before practice. Electrolytes and some type of vitamin may also be helpful. We are giving them plenty of breaks at practice, but they need to come to practice hydrated with plenty of fluids to drink during practice. Next week we put on pads and the boys will be even hotter at practice.
NON-PRACTICE DAYS: On the days that we do not have practice, it would be good for the boys to get out and be active. Pushups and situps or weight lifting, if they have already started a SAFE weight lifting program They will also want to review their plays. Competition is going to be strong for all starting positions.
We are off to a great start, so thanks to all of the parents for trusting us with your boys.
Coach Wieland
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Special volunteer message from Commissioner Carl Fuda
A message from Whitefish Bay Junior Blue Dukes czar Carl Fuda, the tirelessly hard working leader of our program:
"Besides the usual volunteer things that each grade needs to make our games run smoothly, we have some others major jobs that need to be filled. Please consider helping out!
"Concession Coordinator - some one who is willing to spend 3 Saturdays on 9/11 9/18 and 10/16 setting up and coordinating all concession activity.
"Grill master - our grill master, Peggy Weber (helped out by Mike!) must retire. She was responsible for grilling all of the brats and hot dogs (200 total) that we sell during Junior Duke home games. Included in this job was concession set up from 8 - 10 AM ON Saturdays for each game.
Note, our concession operation is extremely important. The profits are used to pay the 4 referees that we use for all of our games.
Please call me at 414-687-8934 with any questions or if you are willing to help.
Thanks
CARL
"Besides the usual volunteer things that each grade needs to make our games run smoothly, we have some others major jobs that need to be filled. Please consider helping out!
"Concession Coordinator - some one who is willing to spend 3 Saturdays on 9/11 9/18 and 10/16 setting up and coordinating all concession activity.
"Grill master - our grill master, Peggy Weber (helped out by Mike!) must retire. She was responsible for grilling all of the brats and hot dogs (200 total) that we sell during Junior Duke home games. Included in this job was concession set up from 8 - 10 AM ON Saturdays for each game.
Note, our concession operation is extremely important. The profits are used to pay the 4 referees that we use for all of our games.
Please call me at 414-687-8934 with any questions or if you are willing to help.
Thanks
CARL
Saturday, October 31, 2009
UNDEFEATED: Junior Blue Dukes 13, Lake Country 0
The Junior Blue Dukes defeated Lake Country 13-0 Saturday afternoon to cap off an 8-0 season.
After a scoreless first half, Van Bassindale scored on a 50-plus yard TD run in the 3rd quarter. Macklin Kortebein later scored on a run, with Jake Fisher passing to Bailey Weiland for the extra point.
The Dukes defense made several 4th down stops, and two turnovers helped the home team keep a clean sheet: a fumble recovery by Evan Miller and an interception by Weiland.
After a scoreless first half, Van Bassindale scored on a 50-plus yard TD run in the 3rd quarter. Macklin Kortebein later scored on a run, with Jake Fisher passing to Bailey Weiland for the extra point.
The Dukes defense made several 4th down stops, and two turnovers helped the home team keep a clean sheet: a fumble recovery by Evan Miller and an interception by Weiland.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Game Day: Junior Blue Dukes 30, Fredonia Warriors 21
The Blue Dukes overcame the cold & Fredonia's unusual unbalanced offense to win 30-21. The incomparable Charlie Cohen returned the opening kickoff for a TD to get the Dukes rolling. (More on that wonderful play under the video clips below.)
This was probably the oddest game I have seen in two years of Junior Blue Dukedom. I had a clear sense that Bay had superior talent, but Fredonia battled very hard, especially their skill players on offense. Coach Joe Wieland also played second- and third-string groups extensively, giving them lot of experience with the game actually on the line.
Cohen's kickoff return made the score 6-0. Later in the first quarter, QB Jake Fisher ran into the end zone to bring the score to 12-0. But Fredonia scored on a TD run in the second quarter, cutting the margin to 12-6.
Fisher passed to Bailey Weiland, who scampered 40-plus yards for a score in the second quarter. 18-6, Bay.
After a substantial drive, Fredonia had first and goal near the end of the half, but could not punch the ball in. On Fredonia's 4th down try, Matt Bernstein intercepted the ball near the goal line. With seconds left until halftime, Bay was not content to sit on the ball. First it ran a classic hook and ladder play: Fisher passed to wide receiver Chris Siebert, who lateraled the ball to Van Bassindale, who gained about 6 years. Next Bay ran what looked like a double reverse (I'll have to check the film), but the final exchange was fumbled. Bay covered the ball in the end zone, resulting in a safety and 2 points for Fredonia. Halftime score: Bay 18, Fredonia 8.
In the third quarter, Fredonia made a game of it, scoring on a TD run and adding a converstion run. 18-15. But the Junior Blue Dukes rode the big shoulders and constantly churning legs of Van Bassindale forward. Van scored on a 48-yard run in the third quarter and added another TD run in the 4th, making it 30-15, Bay.
Fredonia scored another TD, and grabbed the ball on a successful onside kick. But Anthony Enea intercepted a pass to seal the game, and shortly thereafter the Junior Blue Dukes lined up in victory formation for the sweetest of all plays, the last-second kneeldown. Final score: Junior Blue Dukes 30, Fredonia Warriors 21.
While I don't have official confirmation of this, it's believed our final opponent will be a Lake Country team at noon Sat. Oct. 31. This should be a battle, so Coach Joe Wieland is planning a week of focused and committed practice. I'll send volunteer reminders out for next Saturday soon.
A few things to note on the kickoff return:
1. This was some variation of an onside or surprise kick. Fredonia kick defenders all shifted to their right, and the kicker aimed a short line drive in that direction.
2. Charlie catches the ball cleanly and knows what to do with it (i.e., move forward).
2. Ryan Hummer and Will Alt block defenders at the point of the catch, freeing Charlie to get outside Fredonia's main wave.
3. Downfield Macklin Kortebein knocks a potential tackler out of the play.
4. Further downfield Nick Higgins knocks one Warrior off his feet and another on the ground.
5. Genuinely excited teammates congratulate Charlie in the end zone.
This was probably the oddest game I have seen in two years of Junior Blue Dukedom. I had a clear sense that Bay had superior talent, but Fredonia battled very hard, especially their skill players on offense. Coach Joe Wieland also played second- and third-string groups extensively, giving them lot of experience with the game actually on the line.
Cohen's kickoff return made the score 6-0. Later in the first quarter, QB Jake Fisher ran into the end zone to bring the score to 12-0. But Fredonia scored on a TD run in the second quarter, cutting the margin to 12-6.
Fisher passed to Bailey Weiland, who scampered 40-plus yards for a score in the second quarter. 18-6, Bay.
After a substantial drive, Fredonia had first and goal near the end of the half, but could not punch the ball in. On Fredonia's 4th down try, Matt Bernstein intercepted the ball near the goal line. With seconds left until halftime, Bay was not content to sit on the ball. First it ran a classic hook and ladder play: Fisher passed to wide receiver Chris Siebert, who lateraled the ball to Van Bassindale, who gained about 6 years. Next Bay ran what looked like a double reverse (I'll have to check the film), but the final exchange was fumbled. Bay covered the ball in the end zone, resulting in a safety and 2 points for Fredonia. Halftime score: Bay 18, Fredonia 8.
In the third quarter, Fredonia made a game of it, scoring on a TD run and adding a converstion run. 18-15. But the Junior Blue Dukes rode the big shoulders and constantly churning legs of Van Bassindale forward. Van scored on a 48-yard run in the third quarter and added another TD run in the 4th, making it 30-15, Bay.
Fredonia scored another TD, and grabbed the ball on a successful onside kick. But Anthony Enea intercepted a pass to seal the game, and shortly thereafter the Junior Blue Dukes lined up in victory formation for the sweetest of all plays, the last-second kneeldown. Final score: Junior Blue Dukes 30, Fredonia Warriors 21.
While I don't have official confirmation of this, it's believed our final opponent will be a Lake Country team at noon Sat. Oct. 31. This should be a battle, so Coach Joe Wieland is planning a week of focused and committed practice. I'll send volunteer reminders out for next Saturday soon.
A few things to note on the kickoff return:
1. This was some variation of an onside or surprise kick. Fredonia kick defenders all shifted to their right, and the kicker aimed a short line drive in that direction.
2. Charlie catches the ball cleanly and knows what to do with it (i.e., move forward).
2. Ryan Hummer and Will Alt block defenders at the point of the catch, freeing Charlie to get outside Fredonia's main wave.
3. Downfield Macklin Kortebein knocks a potential tackler out of the play.
4. Further downfield Nick Higgins knocks one Warrior off his feet and another on the ground.
5. Genuinely excited teammates congratulate Charlie in the end zone.
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