Volume 19, No. 2 SERVING MICHIGAN'S COACHES May 2015 2015 HALL OF FAME Inside: BANQUET AND INDUCTION 33 YEARS OF REMARKABLE COACHES Important Dates ...... 2 THEIR CAREERS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND PASSION FOR FOOTBALL Region Contacts ...... 2

Newsleter Delivery ...... 3

Hall of Fame Banquet ...... 4

Hall of Fame Inductees ...... 6

EMU Summer Camps ...... 10 The Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Inducted in Ann Arbor, March 28, 2015 Scholarship Winners ...... 11 n 1982, on April 16, at the M.H.S.F.C.A. clinic, held in Jackson, the Original Board of Directors were inducted as the Inaugural Class of Border Classic Update ...... 12 the Hall of Fame. Since 1983, new inductees to the Hall of Fame are individually introduced to family, friends, past and present fellow coaches, present and former players. Each inductee's coaching credentials, years of coaching, team and individual accomplishments are Border Classic Team Michigan ....14 presented to those in atendance and the inductees then, in turn, relate what coaching has meant to them. This is the highlight of the evening. Continued on page 4 Coach Schugars Camp ...... 16 EXTRA POINT MHSFCA Lifetime Membership ...... 21 Membership runs January - December Membership Application ...... 22 visit: MHSFCA.com May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 2 MHSFCA Michigan High DIRECTORS Meetings & Region 1 North - Andy Couch, Lake Linden-Hubbell Important Dates School Football [email protected] East - Fred Bryant, Newberry Coaches [email protected] Border Classic South - John Croze, Calumet [email protected] MI v OH All Star Game Association Tom Adams Field Region 2 Wayne State University Ed Schindler, Elk Rapids 13 June 2015 [email protected] Border Classic Greg Vaughn, Traverse City St. Francis [email protected]

MI vs OH Region 3 Tim Parker, Muskegon Oakridge Board of Directors All-Star Game [email protected] Summer Meeting Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake [email protected] Wayne State University at 14 June 2015 Region 4 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Tom Adams Field Doug Haggart, Clare [email protected] Wayne State Univ. Terry Hessbrook [email protected]

Board of Directors Region 5 Fall Meeting Saturday 13 June Dennis Hopkins, Linden Grand Traverse Resort [email protected] December 3-4, 2015 Jason McIntyre, Mt. Pleasant See Team Michigan Roster [email protected] Page 14 Region 6 Noel Dean, Lowell [email protected] Newsletter is NOT MHSFCA Andrew Pratley, Holland Forwarded OFFICERS 2015 [email protected] MHSFCA Newsletters are NOT forwarded by Region 7 the Postal Service. To insure that you continue PRESIDENT Mark Blaesser, Kalamazoo to receive the MHSFCA Newsletter please notify Ed Greenman, Harper Creek [email protected] Membership Chairman, Steve Wilson of address [email protected] Mat Stephens, Matawan changes. [email protected]

Steve Wilson 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT Region 8 MHSFCA Membership Chairman Brad Bush, Chelsea Lorin Granger, Batle Creek Central 3010 Elm St. [email protected] [email protected] Fruitport, MI 49415 Pete Schermerhorn, Portage Northern [email protected] [email protected] 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT Te MHSFCA NEWSLETTER is the ofcial pub- Drake Wilkins, Madison Region 9 lication of the Michigan High School Football [email protected]. Bret Shrader, Fowlerville Coaches Association with the expressed aim of mi.us [email protected] keeping Michigan High School football coaches Mat Bird, Grand Ledge informed of developments in their profession. [email protected] TREASURER Cindy Farley, Editor Grant Fanning, Saline Region 10 Tom Walentowski, Ida Cell: (517) 927-4098 [email protected] [email protected] Home: (517) 589-5321 Dan Terryberry, Onsted Fax (517) 589-5340 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR [email protected] email: [email protected] PO Box 67 Larry Merx Leslie, MI 49251 [email protected] May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 3 DIRECTORS Committee Chairs Past Presidents

Region 11 Academic All State Dave Driscoll, Jackson Parkside ‘72-’73 Al Boydston, Caro Lenny Dantine, Millington Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson Dutch Schrotenboer, Alpena ‘74 [email protected] Bud Breed, Portage Northern ‘75 Chris Gilliam, Birch Run Adrenaline Reading Award Grant Fanning, Chelsea Ron Holland, North Farmington ‘76 [email protected] All-Star Ivan Muhlenkamp, St. Joseph ‘77 Region 12 Jim Sparks, Clawson Jef Smith, East Lansing ‘78 Grant Fanning, Chelsea Apparel Harley Pierce, Sturgis ‘79 Tony Ceccacci, Ortonville-Brandon [email protected] Walt Braun, Marysville ‘80 Mark Thomas, South Lyon Assistant Coach Award Jim Ooley, Traverse City ‘81 [email protected] Pat Maloney, Rudyard Tom Fagan, Ypsilanti ‘82 Clinic Region 13 Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake Dick Harris, Harrison ‘83 Cory Parker, River Rouge Ethics Arnie Besonen, Owen-Gage ‘84 [email protected] Wes Wishart, Belleville Dick Look, Tawas ‘85 Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson Fran Herrington Award Terry Rose, Stevensville-Lakeshore ‘86 [email protected] Steve Robb, Divine Child Mark Covert, Fenton ‘87 Finance John Dean, Northern ‘88 Region 14 Brad Bush, Chelsea John Goddard, Royal Oak Shrine Dan Lauer, Benton Harbor ‘89 Hall Of Fame [email protected] Jim Ahern, Ithaca ‘90 Chuck Riter, Ann Arbor Pioneer Brian Lemons Tom Moshimer, Plymouth Salem ‘91 [email protected] Historian Jack Carlson, Holland West Otawa Bob Knight, Portage Central ‘92 Region 15 Honorary Membership Dave Woodcock, Jenison ‘93 Andre Harlan, Detroit Southwestern Roger Bearss, Millington Dennis Zbozen, Romeo ‘94 [email protected] Jim Crowley Award Bill Tucker, Flint Powers ‘95 Rod Oden, East English Village Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis Larry Rueger, Mona Shores/Fruitport ‘96 [email protected] Leadership Larry Merx, Ann Arbor Huron ‘97 Dave Lawrence, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Jack Schugars, Muskegon Oakridge ‘98 Region 16 Membership Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis ‘99 Gary Grifth, Troy Steve Wilson, Fruitport Tim Klein, Roscommon ‘00 [email protected] MHSAA Liaison Andy Paterson, Bloomfeld Hills Lahser Jack Wallace, Okemos Keith Froelich, Okemos ‘01 [email protected] MHSCA Liaison Jim Clawson, Monroe St. Mary’s Catholic ‘02 Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake Bob Scheloske, South Lyon ‘03 Region 17 Jim Sparks, Clawson Newsleter Mike Wojda, Alpena ‘04 Larry Merx, Chelsea [email protected] Pete Coll, Center Line ‘05 Patrick Threet, Fraser Placement Jim Butson, Allen Park, ‘06 Marcus Dukes, Hartland [email protected] Al Slamer, Batle Creek Central, ‘07 Parlimentarian Dave Larkin, Jenison ‘08 Region 18 Doug Bess, Batle Creek Central Brad Grayvold, Norway ‘09 Cody Caswell, Lawrence Playof [email protected] Tom Barbieri, Jackson Steve Wilson, Frutport ‘10 Bill Brown, Deckerville Political Action Jack Wallace, Fowlerville ‘11 [email protected] Eric Redmond - Monroe Doug Bess, Batle Creek Central ‘12 Public Relations Keith Stephens, Southfeld Lathrop ‘13 John Herrington, Farmington Harrison Kelly Luplow, Clare ‘14 *** Region 18 includes all 8-Man football teams. Recruiting Rod Baker, Riverview NEWSLETTER Even number Regions elected in even years. Rules Odd number Regions elected in odd years. Pete Coll, Center Line Encourages Scholarship Contributors Kelly Luplow, Clare Youth Football Deadline for Submissions Scot Farley, Jackson for October Newsleter Web Site — Sept 15 — Steve Wilson, Fruitport Cindy Farley PO Box 67, Leslie, MI 49251 (517) 589-5321 [email protected] May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 4 2015 HALL OF FAME BANQUET AND INDUCTION Continued from page 1

Coach Chuck Baughman, Dearborn: "It is the relation- Michigan and the M.H.S.F.C.A. have worked hand in hand, ships that you develop and the experiences that you share for over 30 years, to recognize outstanding Michigan high with your football family." school coaches. From 1983 through 2009 the celebration Coach Doug Bess, Batle Creek Central: "I coached was held at either Crisler Arena or the because I enjoyed working with young people. They keep Building on the U of M campus. you feeling young." In 2010, The Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel has set the scene Coach Bob Czarnecki, Trenton: “To help kids navigate and has been more than gracious hosts. The ambiance in through the toughest time of their lives. The football feld which all was presented and the excellent food that was in an extension of the classroom and the dinner table." enjoyed by all, once again, provided an exceptional eve- Coach J. Patrick Dignan, Ypsilanti/Chelsea: "I believe ning for over 470 in atendance. The largest in atendance a coach has a great opportunity and a great responsibility since moving to our new venue. to have a positive impact on our schools, communities, In 1983, "Bo" Schembechler introduced and our society." “Woody” Hayes as the guest speaker for the evening. Coach Ken Dillon, Jackson Catholic Middle School: Ara Parseghian, “Dufy” Daugherty, George Perles, Jim "Coaching football allowed me to do what I loved to do Harkema, and Herb Deromedi, all former head coaches and to do it with those I loved to be with - kids." at major universities have highlighted the evening. Coach Neal Hofman, Fowler: "I continue on to learn Also, head football coaches "Bo" more about a sport I grew to love, in a town, with a great Schembechler, , , , football tradition." and Brady Hoke have given the main address. Many Coach Steven Horodyski, Grand Haven: "Coaching assistant coaches of the have also chose me in 1968... and I knew I wanted to coach and been guest speakers. teach. I have never wanted to do anything else." This great tradition was once again highlighted by the Coach Roy Eldon Houston, Bay City Western: "I love presence of the 20th Head Football Coach of the Michigan working with young men. Football has allowed me to Wolverines, Coach . Coach Harbaugh had participate in a game that I love." everyone listening to his positive insights about coaching. Coach Larry Kastl, Midland: "... realistically and most His emphasis was not on just the wins and losses and but importantly is the lasting relationships that are developed on the importance of what football coaches can have on with players and fellow coaches. ... these memories last young men, their families, the community, and on the a lifetime." future of these young individuals whom they coach. Coach Ted McIntyre, Mount Pleasant: "... what a great The University of Michigan is extremely proud to be sport to challenge young men mentally and physically to a part of this event emphasizing the importance of the grow up and overcome their fears." M.H.S.F.C.A. and High School Football in the State of Coach Anthony Scarcelli, Marine City: "Football has Michigan. allowed me to continue to be part of a team. ...and have Executive Director Larry Merx began the evening by a lot of fun along the way." giving an overview of the of the association and highlight- Coach Dennis P. Stansbery, Batle Creek Harper Creek: ing the new and exciting “Wall of Fame” and the “Virtual "The relationships have been a signifcant factor in my life. Hall of Fame" which are now displayed and available to all I have received much more from coaching than I have ever Michigan High School Football Fans. The “Wall of Fame” given. is prominently displayed at the University of Michigan Coach Earold Keith Stephens Sr., Oak Park: "I coach Football Stadium, “The Big House”, and the “Virtual Hall to build character and mold young men, so they grow and of Fame”, is up and running on the M.H.S.F.C.A. web site. become positive men for the next generation." (mhsfca.com) Coach Todd Van Houten, Coopersville: "Football has Ed Greenman, retired head coach at Batle Creek Harper been my life ... I owe so much to the greatest sport ever Creek High School, and President of the M.H.S.F.C.A. made." welcomed everyone to the Hall of Fame Banquet and The heartfelt acceptance speeches and the cherished Induction. memories shared by the inductees truly made this evening "Tonight you will hear about the achievements, awards, a night of memories, laughs, tears, and standing ovations. and accomplishments of the members of this induction Saturday, March 28, 2015, marked the 33rd Annual class. While impressive and well deserved, their biggest Banquet and Induction of the Michigan High School Foot- impact is far more important than any victory or cham- ball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The University of pionship. The lifelong lessons they have taught, such as May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 5 teamwork, dedication, hard work, honesty, and commit- Another constant is the inductees are men of achieve- ment, are most important. They have led by a positive ment and integrity, who give credit to their families, their example and will leave behind a legacy that they, their players, their fellow coaches, and their communities for families, and communities will always be proud of." their success. This was the 33rd Annual Induction. Including this Fourteen outstanding individuals. Their names and year's inductees, the M. H. S. F. C. A. has inducted 700 credentials will be enshrined forever in the M.H.S.F.C.A. of the fnest high school football coaches in the state of Hall of Fame and displayed at the University of Michigan’s Michigan into the Hall of fame, and each induction has a Football Stadium. They coached for over 487 seasons, personality all its own. won more than 2,997 football games, but most of all, Many constants remain the same to make this an touched the lives of countless individuals. The inductees exceptional evening for the inductees, their families and expressed their love of coaching and their love of football. friends. One such constant is the dedication of the mem- They recognized those, their families, who have made it bers of the association who see too the many details that possible for them to do what they love – coach football. go into organizing, maintaining, and preparing for the The 33rd Annual M. H. S. F. C. A. Hall of Fame Induc- evening. They, behind the scenes, give their time and tion and Banquet was once again a truly remarkable energy, with no thanks needed, to maintain and preserve evening. Congratulations to the Inductees: The Class of the tradition and integrity of the Hall of Fame. 2015. The Best of the Best and the Finest of the Finest. Notes Dear MHSFCA Members: MHSFCA Members:

The loss of my father has been the most humbling I just wanted to say thanks from myself and my experience of my life. However, through this tragedy, I family for a memorable night----the impact it had on my now know how many lives my father has touched and children is incredible. It also gave me a chance to have how truly loved he was. Coach Cook, my old boss, share the weekend with us. With that being said, I would like to thank the Again, from all of us, thank you so very much!! association for not only this monetary gift, but also for their thoughts, prayers and the acknowledgements of Bob Czarnecki my father’s legacy. Trenton High School I truly appreciate everything this association has done for me and my family and I thank you all so much. I hope to meet and see all of you at the Hall of Fame banquet. Sincerely, Eiyesha K. Stephens

Available at MHSFCA.com Coaching Placement Passing Camp & League Information Scholarship Applications Games/Scrimmages Wanted May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 6 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees Chuck Baughman Dearborn Years Coached: 20 Record: 127 Wins, 57 Losses Schools: Dearborn 1978-1980, 1982-1996, 2013, Detroit Catholic Central 1981 Notable Accomplishments: Three Conference Championships (Dearborn) 1990, 1994, 1995; Three Years State Playof Qualifer; Undefeated and Un- Scored Upon Regular Season & First Playof Game 1995, 317-0; Several All-State and Dream Team Players; Several MHSFCA East/West All Star Game Players; MHSFCA Regional Coach of the Year 1994, 1995; Class A State Coach of the Year (Detroit News) 1995. Current: Retired 2013

Doug Bess Battle Creek Central Years Coached: 30 Record: 190 Wins, 101 Losses, 1 Tie Schools: Northwestern Junior High 1979-1980, Springfeld 1986, Batle Creek Central 1987-2011, 2013-2014 Notable Accomplishments: Five Conference Championships (Batle Creek Central) 1990, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008; 10 Years State Playof Qualifer; Con- secutive Regular Season Wins (21) 2001-2003; District Champions 2001; Coached Top Three Passers & Top Rusher in Batle Creek Central His- tory; MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year 1996; MHSFCA East/West All Star Game Coach 1996; MHSFCA Executive Board 2010-2012; MHSFCA President 2012. Current: Retired 2011

Bob Czarnecki Trenton Years Coached: 25 Record: 133 Wins, 100 Losses Schools: Trenton 1991-2014 Notable Accomplishments: Seven Conference Championships 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006: Two Undefeated Seasons 1998, 2003; 11 Years State Playof Qualifer; Regional Champions 1998; Seven Times Coach of the Year (News Herald) 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009; Metro West & All Metro Coach of the Year 1996, 2001; MHSFCA Regional Coach of the Year 1996, 2001; East Head Coach MHSFCA East/West All Star Game 2005. Current: Trenton May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 7 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

J. Patrick Dignan Ypsilanti/Chelsea Years Coached: 41 Record: 260 Wins, 134 Losses, 3 Ties Schools: Ypsilanti Roosevelt 1963, Memphis 1964, Ypsilanti 1965-1980, 1985-1988, Willow Run 1993-1994, Ypsilanti Lincoln 2002-2003, Chelsea 1997-2001, 2004-2013 Notable Accomplishments: Six Conference Championships (Ypsilanti) 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1980, 1986; 10 Conference Championships (Chelsea) 1999-2001, 2004, 2006-2009, 2011, 2012; Four Undefeated Regular Seasons (Chelsea) 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007; 13 Years State Playof Qualifer; Four District Championships (Chelsea) 2000, 2006, 2007, 2008; Ypsilanti High School Hall of Fame 2000. Current: Retired 2013

Ken Dillon Jackson Catholic Middle School Years Coached: 59 Record: 378 Wins, 109 Losses, 12 Ties School: St. Mary H.S. 1955-1966, St. John H.S. 1967, Queens Junior High 1968-1970, Jackson Lumen Christi 2002-2009, Jackson Catholic M.S. 1971-2001, 2010-2013 Notable Accomplishments: Four Conference Championships (Lumen Christi) 2006-2009; Two Undefeated Regular Seasons 2005, 2006; Eight Years State Play- of Qualifer; Seven Years District & Regional Champions 2002-2005, 2007-2009; State Runner-up 2005, 2007; State Champions 2003, 2004, 2009; Al Coton Award (Jackson Citizen Patriot) 1991; MIAAA Award 1998; Jackson Catholic M.S. Ken Dillon Activity Center Dedication 2002; MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year 2007; Jackson Lumen Christi Hall of Fame 2008. Deceased

Pictured: Pat Dillon, Ken’s son, who accepted the award on his behalf. Neal Hoffman Fowler Years Coached: 29 Record: 228 Wins, 69 Losses, 2 Ties Schools: Fowler 1981-2007, 2013-2014 Notable Accomplishments: 9 Conference Championships 1987, 1990, 1993, 1995-1997, 1999, 2000, 2002; 19 Years State Playof Qualifer; Five Undefeated Regular Seasons 1993, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002; Three Undefeated Seasons 1993, 1995, 1996; 34 Consecutive Wins 1995-1997; Eight District Championships 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998-2002; Five Regional Championships 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2002; Four State Championships 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998; MHSFCA Regional Coach of the Year 1997-2000, 2002; MHSFCA Class D Coach of the Year 1996, 1998; Class D Coach of the Year (Lansing State Journal) 1996, 2000, 2002; Class D Coach of the Year (Associated Press) 2002. Current: Fowler May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 8

2015 Hall of Fame Inductees, continued

Steven Horodyski Grand Haven Years Coached: 32 Record: 154 Wins, 138 Losses Schools: Batle Creek Pennfeld 1974-1980, Batle Creek Central 1985-1988, Grand Haven 1989-2005, Fruitport 2007-2010 Notable Accomplishments: Five Conference Championships (Batle Creek Central) 1985, (Grand Haven) 1991, 1999, (Fruitport) 2007, 2010; Three Years State Playof Qualifer; MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year 2008. Current: Retired 2010

Roy Eldon Houston Bay City Western Years Coached: 37 Record: 163 Wins, 137 Losses, 2 Tie Schools: Three Rivers 1963-1965, Big Rapids 1968-1974, 1986-2000, Bay City Western 2001- 2008, 2010-2011, Bay City All Saints 2013-2014 Notable Accomplishments: Five Conference Championships (Big Rapids) 1997, 1998, (Bay City Western) 2004, 2005, 2008; Seven Years State Playof Qualifer; Two District Championships 2002, 2005; Regional Champions 2005; MHSFCA Special Assistant Coach of the Year 1987. Current: Bay City All Saints

Larry Kastl Midland Years Coached: 40 Record: 281 Wins, 111 Losses Schools: Midland 1973-1982, 1991-2005, 2007, Midland Dow 1983-1990, Sanford Meridian 2008- 2011, 2013-2014 Notable Accomplishments: Eight Conference Championships (Midland Dow) 1986; (Midland) 1980, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2005; 18 Years State Playof Qualifer; District Championships 2000, 2003; Regional Champion- ships 1993, 1994; State Runner-up 1993; 38 of 40 Winning Seasons; MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year 1999. Current: Retired 2014 May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 9

2015 Hall of Fame Inductees, continued Ted McIntyre Mount Pleasant Years Coached: 40 Record: 232 Wins, 129 Losses, 6 Ties Schools: Mount Pleasant 1971-1980, 1982-1992, 1997-2001, 2003-2014, Brighton 1981, Beal City 1995-1996, Beaverton 2002 Notable Accomplishments: Five Conference Championships (Beal City) 1995, (Mount Pleasant) 1971, 1972, 2007, 2008; Two Undefeated Regular Seasons (Beal City) 1995, (Mount Pleasant) 2009; Consecutive Regular Season Wins (17) 2008- 2009; Eight Years State Playof Qualifer; District Champions (Mount Pleasant) 2007, 2009; Regional Champions (Beal City) 1995; MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year 2006; Press Box (Mount Pleasant) for son Jason 2010-2014; Three Undefeated Conference Championships, Consecutive Regular Season Wins (18), Four Years State Playof Qualifer, Three District Championships, Two Regional Championships, State Runner-up 2011 Current: Mount Pleasant Anthony Scarcelli Marine City Years Coached: 31 Record: 281 Wins, 59 Losses School: Grosse Pointe North 1984, Warren Woods Tower 1985, Marine City 1986-2014 Notable Accomplishments: 17 Conference Championships 1984, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1998-2002, 2004-2011; Eight Undefeated Regular Seasons 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011; Consecutive Regular Season Wins (28) 2007-2010; 20 Years State Playof Qualifer; 10 District Championships 2000-2002, 2004- 2007, 2009-2011; Four Regional Championships 1994, 2007, 2009, 2011; State Runner-up 2011; State Champions 2007; 31 of 31 Winning Seasons; MHSFCA East All-Star Game Coach 1999; MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year 1995; Six Time MHSFCA Regional Coach of the Year 2006-2011; Seven Time Macomb County Gold Coach of the Year 2005-2011; Coach of the Year (Times Herald) 2007; Detroit Metro East Coach of the Year 2007; MHSFCA Division 4 Coach of the Year 2007. Current: Marine City Dennis P. Stansbery Battle Creek Harper Creek Years Coached: 31 Record: 206 Wins, 114 Losses Schools: Batle Creek Harper Creek 1984-2014 Notable Accomplishments: 11 Conference Championships 1987-1989, 1994-1996, 2000, 2005, 2010-2012; Six Undefeated Regular Seasons 1988, 1994-1996, 2000, 2011; Consecutive Regular Season Wins (32) 1994-1997, (17) 2000-2001, (14) 2010-2011; 18 Years State Playof Qualifer; Five District Championships 1999, 2006, 2010-2012; Four Regional Championships 1995, 1999, 2011, 2012; MHSFCA Assistant Coach of the Year 2000. Current: Batle Creek Harper Creek May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 10

2015 Hall of Fame Inductees, continued Earold Keith Stephens Sr. Oak Park Years Coached: 39 Record: 141 Wins, 180 Losses Schools: Oak Park 1976 - 1980, 1982-2005, Southfeld 1981, Pontiac Northern 2006 - 2008, Waterford Mot 2009, Dearborn Heights Robichaud 2010 - 2012, Southfeld Lathrup 2013 - 2014 Notable Accomplishments: Two Conference Championships (Oak Park)1998, (Robichaud) 2012; Six Years State Playof Qualifer; MHSFCA East All Star Game Coach 1996; MHSFCA Regional Coach of the Year 1998, 2012; Dave Tate Outstanding Service Award (Oak Park Boosters) 2001; Coach of the Year (Daily Tribune) 2003; USMC Semper Fi Award 2012; NIAAA Rusten Foundation National Coach Award 1994, Kemetic Youth Foundation Award 20014, Coach of the Year Division 3-4 (AP) 2012; MHSFCA Coach of the Year 2012; MHSFCA President 2013. Pictured: Earold Jr. Deceased Keith’s son, who accepted the award on his behalf. Todd Van Houten Coopersville Years Coached: 33 Record: 223 Wins, 100 Losses, 1 Tie Schools: Coopersville 1981-2012, 2014 Notable Accomplishments: Nine Conference Championships 1982, 1991, 1999-2002, 2004, 2005, 2007; Three Undefeated Regular Seasons 1999, 2000, 2002; Consecutive Regular Season Wins (29) 1998-2001; Defensive Coordinator 1999-2003, 40 Wins-1 Loss; 20 Consecutive Quarters Un-Scored Upon 1999; 30 Winning Seasons; 11 Years State Playof Qualifer; Six District Champi- onships 1999-2002, 2006, 2007; Three Regional Championships 1991, 2000, 2006; Three Time State Runner-up 1991, 2000, 2006. Current: Coopersville

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For more information and to register visit emufootballcamps.com May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 11 2015 MHSFCA Competitive Scholarships The MHSFCA will award fve scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year. Each scholarship awarded is for $1000. The fve scholarships include one that is funded by MHSFCA partner, Adrenaline. The scholarships will be awarded at halftime of the Border Classic Football Game in June. Each recipient will be presented with a plaque proclaiming the award and a check for $1000 for post high school education.

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Treton Monroe Joshua Schelke Tyler Sparks Plainwell Harbor Beach Clawson Terry Rose Scholarship Winner #SFOU-VQMPXt"MNB$PMMFHF Father/Coach: Kelly Luplow

Given in honor of former MHSFCA President and Clinic Commitee Chair, the $1,000 Terry Rose Scholarship is determined by lotery. The scholarship drawing is held at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony each year.

All MHSFCA members are eligible to submit names of their children who are atending or will atend (in Terry Rose the next fall term) any post high school education/ training. Names must be submited to Scholarship Terry Rose Scholarship Winner, Chair, Kelly Luplow, Clare High School, kelly@ Brent Luplow clare.k12.mi.us. Clare High School. May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 12 2015 Border Classic Update Jim Sparks MHSFCA All Star commitee chair ith the game just two months away prepa- As the calendar turned to March it was time to get rations are heating up both on the feld and down to some football. The content of our coaches of. Our roster has been completed and it meeting changed from player evaluation to some real is safe to say that there will not be a short- X’s and O’s. After many hours of meetings and hashing age of talent representing the state of Michigan on June out terminology and personnel groupings it was time to 13th. Our coaching staf consisting of Terry Hessbrook take it to the feld. Thanks to our friends at the Legacy (Ithaca), Craig Snyder (Ithaca), Gary Grifth (Troy), Center in Brighton we were able to conduct our frst team Tony Miller (Clarkston), Drake Wilkins (Madison), and walkthrough in a state of the art facility. The players and Jim Ahern (Lansing Catholic) have done a tremendous coaches made it very obvious why they were selected as job of evaluating talent and assembling this year’s team. All Stars. The practice was planned out with the great- I would like to extend a special thank you to all of the est atention to detail and the players gave a great efort coaches from across the state that recommended players for the duration of the practice. Our frst walkthrough for the 2015 edition of team Michigan. The continued has laid the groundwork for success on the feld and has success of this game is dependent upon the support of allowed this group of individuals to begin the process of our membership. becoming a team. The 2015 team was introduced at the annual press In the days that lie ahead we will have two more conference held at the Hall of Fame Café in East Lan- walkthroughs at Detroit Country Day made possible by sing. Once again this was a great event that was well our good friend and MHSFCA supporter Dan MacLean as atended by the coaches, players, and families of 2015 well as the rest of the DCD community. Our coaches and team Michigan. The highlight of this event is when the players are commited to really working hard to represent coaches fnally get to put faces to the names on the roster. football in our great state. I encourage everybody to do The fact that so many family members atend the event their part and join us June 13th at Wayne State University. always guarantees that the room will be flled with pride Let’s make sure we have a true home feld advantage as and enthusiasm. Upon leaving the press conference it our team takes the feld. Be sure to check www.MHSFCA. was obvious that our team is already unifed to achieve com for the latest news associated with this year’s game. the goals of making this year’s game an experience of a Enjoy your spring time in Michigan and I will see you at lifetime and to beat Ohio! the game. BEAT OHIO!

Team Michigan Head Coach, Terry Hessbrook, talks with his team at the Legacy Center Team Michigan practice in April. May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 13

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www.LegacyCenterMichigan.com May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 14 Team Border Classic June 13, 2015 MichiganWayne State University # Name POS Ht Wt High School Coach College ______55 Josh Alabi DL 6’5” 295 Detroit Cass Technical Thomas Wilcher Ohio State University 12 Brian Alsobrooks K/P/QB 6’2” 215 Livonia Churchill William DeFillipo Eastern Michigan University 73 DeShawn Baker Williams OL 6’4” 300 Westland John Glenn Tim Hardin Central Michigan University 56 Tony Ballabani DL 6’3” 230 Macomb Dakota Mike Giannone Western Michigan University 5 Sam Beal WR 6’2” 195 Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills Chuck Ruffng Western Michigan University 8 Shahid Bellamy DL 6’2” 248 Oak Park Greg Carter Central Michigan University 4 Ryan Brand QB 5’9” 184 University of Detroit Jesuit Oscar Olejniczak Air Force Academy 9 Buford, Ray DB 6’2” 190 Southfeld Tim Conley University of Minnesota 1 Sean Bunting WR 6’1” 173 Chippewa Valley Scott Merchant Central Michigan University 43 Merrick Canada DB 6’2” 195 Clarkston Kurt Richardson Hillsdale College 78 Cole Chewins OL 6’7” 234 Clarkston Kurt Richardson Michigan State University 10 Brandon Childress QB 6’3” 185 Baldwin Doug Bolles Central Michigan University 1 Alezay Coleman DB 5’11” 175 Muskegon Shane Fairfeld Ferris State University 5 Anton Curtis WR 6’3” 195 Old English Village Prep Rod Oden Western Michigan University 7 Mike Danna DL 6’3” 230 Warren DeLaSalle Paul Verska Central Michigan University 77 Steve Eipper OL 6’4” 270 Greenville David Moore Central Michigan University 9 Paul Engram LB 6’1” 235 Detroit Loyola John Callahan Western Michigan University 72 Wes French OL 6’5” 300 St. Joseph Gandalph Church Western Michigan University 99 Sam Girodat HB 6”3” 240 Jackson Lumen Christi Herb Brogan Eastern Michigan University 9 Alex Grace RB 6’2” 200 Saginaw Swan Valley Ken Bourbina Western Michigan University 90 Charles Harris DL 6’4” 240 Southfeld Tim Conley University of Buffalo 79 Justin Hunter OL 6’6” 290 Detroit Country Day Dan Mac Lean Harvard 1 Obbie Jackson WR 5’10” 170 West Bloomfeld Ron Bellamy Western Michigan University 5 Abdallah Jaffal LB 6’2” 200 Dearborn Fordson Fouad Zaban 9 Dior Johnson DB 6’2” 195 Southfeld Tim Conley University of Minnesota 5 Junior McMullen LB 6’2” 215 Oak Park Greg Carter Miami of Ohio 2 Tyrone Miller DB 6’ 178 Saline Joe Palka University of Kansas 7 Mike Ojemudia LB 6’2” 190 Farmington Hills Harrison John Herrington University of Iowa 3 Romello Ross RB 5’10” 170 Detroit Western Andre Harlan Central Michigan University 1 Jamil Sabbagh DB 5’11” 190 Dearborn Fordson Fouad Zaban Central Michigan University 50 Shain Shannon OL 6’ 260 Lansing Sexton Daniel Boggan Davenport University 77 Matt Skibinski OL 6’5” 269 Livonia Churchill William DeFillipo Miami of Ohio 70 Logan Slaughter OL 6’5” 280 Mendon John Schwartz Central Michigan University 12 Taran Smith LB 6’ 205 Muskegon Shane Fairfeld Ferris State University 7 Keontae Stallworth DL 6’4” 275 Detroit Martin Luther King Dale Harvel Michigan State University 35 Chris Teresh LB 6’2” 215 Saline Joe Palka The University of Michigan 6 Damon Terry WR 5’11” 178 Lansing Everett Marcelle Carruthers Central Michigan University 12 Rayshawn Wilborn WR 6’4” 210 Lansing Sexton Daniel Boggan Central Michigan University 18 Eddy Wilson DL 6’4” 270 West Bloomfeld Ron Bellamy Purdue 88 Alexx Zielinski HB 6’6” 235 Brighton Cliff Kiefer Miami of Ohio

Coaches Head Coach Terry Hessbrook, Ithaca High School; Gary Griffth, Troy High School; Drake Wilkins, Madison Hieghts Madison High School; Craig Snyder, Ithaca High School; Jim Ahern, Lansing Catholic Central High School; Tony Miller, Clarkston High School

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# Name Position Height Weight High School HS Coach College Jerome Baker RB/LB 6’1” 205 Benedictine Cleveland Joseph Schaefer Ohio State University Kei Beckam DB 6’ 155 TrotwoodMadison Jeff Graham University of Kentucky Rashod Berry DE/TE 6’5” 240 Lorain Tony Shoulders Ohio State University Maruise Blair WR/FS 6’3” 190 Wooster Doug Haas Syracuse University Jermiah Braswell DB 6’ 190 Central Catholic Toledo Greg Dempsey Undecided Chad Coeling DT 6’2” 290 Centerville Rodney Roberts University of Toledo Cory Contini WR 6’1” 175 Dover Dan Ifft Ohio Dominican Ben Cooper DT 6’4” 290 Westerville Central John Magistro Duuesne University Evan Croutch LB/FB 6’ 228 Boardman oungstown Joe Ignazio University of Ohio Mitchell Guadagni QB/FS 6’2” 193 Hudson Ron Wright University of Toledo Brody Hoying QB/ WR/SS 5’10” 195 Coldwater Chip Otten Eastern Michigan University Stanley Jackson WR 6’3” 185 Mifin Columbus Greg Miller Ashland University Alexander Justice DE 6’6” 237 Macedonia ordonia Jeff Fox Michigan State University Bryan Kristan K 6’3” 180 Canfeld Mike Pavlansky Robert Landers DT 6’1” 290 Wayne Huber Heights Jay Minton Ohio State University ico Lautanen DT 6’3” 275 Mentor Steve Trivisonno Bowling Green State University Kyle Marcinick WR 6’1” 175 Dublin Coffman Mark Crabtree ale Zeke Martin OT 6’5” 286 Medina Dan Sutherland University of Illinois Lucas Maynard DE 5’11” 195 Teays Valley Ashville Mark Weber Toledo Maxwell McCormick WR 6’3” 193 St. John’s Jesuit Toledo Doug Pearson Cornell University Anthony McKee Jr. S/WR 6’2” 190 MarionFranklin Columbus Brian Haffele University of Pittsburgh Milkes, Ramone OL 6’5” 270 Central Catholic Toledo Greg Dempsey University of Toledo Austen Pleasants OL 6’6” 305 DawsonBryant Coal Grove Dave Lucas Ohio University Reggie Rogers WR/CB 6’1” 185 Washington Massillon ate Moore Marshall University John Sensibaugh LB/FB 6’ 201 Solon James McQuaide Undecided Trevon Story CB/WR 5’10” 170 Glenville Academic Campus Theodore Ginn University of Cincinnati Larry Wells OT 6’8” 310 Kenton Brent Fackler Purdue University Trae Williams RB/CB 6’ 195 Athens Ryan Adams orthwestern University

Coaches Head Coach Mike Pavlanski, Canfeld; Dan eagley, South Range Canfeld

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Outline: Camp location: Forest Hills Northern High School 3801 Leonard St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Pre-Registration cost: $60 Walk-up registration: $70 (make checks payable to Jack Schugars) Monday, June 22, 2015 CAMP STAFF: Forest Hills Northern High School Sebastian Gaeta – College Kicker at LSU, Grand Rapids, MI Kicking Coach in the Ann Arbor area, 2015 Detroit and now at Brighton High School Coach Schugars

Steve Ledbetter – Kicking Coach Kicking, Punting, Tom Creguer – High School and College Special Teams Coach (Punting) and Long Snapping Camp Present and Former College Players –

Long Snappers, Punters and Kickers Monday, June 22, 2015

Jack Schugars – Ferris State University Forest Hills Northern High School Football Special Teams Coordinator Grand Rapids, MI

Special Guest Coaches

WHAT TO BRING: 2 or more Marked Footballs, Kicking Tee/Block, Ball Holder, Sunscreen, Enthusiasm, Signed Release Form / Registration and Willingness to Learn. Contact Information:

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS: All students entering the 7th through the 12th grade for Coach Jack Schugars fall of 2015. 5745 Harding Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442 CAMP INCLUDES: Free Camp T-shirt, Phone: 231-557-2707 Refreshments, Individual Instruction, [email protected] Free Lunch

Coaches are encouraged to attend. May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 17

AGENDA: Schugars Kicking, Punting, and I certify that my child will be examined

8:30 a.m. — Registration Long Snapping Camp by a physician prior to the camp and is in good health and able to participate in ______Monday, June 22, 2015 all athletic events. I hereby release, the 9:00 a.m. — Stretch / Warm Up Pre-Registration cost: $60 camp and its coaches from any injuries ______Walk-up registration: $70 incurred during the camp. I delegate the coaches to seek and obtain any 9:15 a.m. –– Kicking, Punting, (make checks payable to Jack Schugars) necessary medical care and treatment Long Snapping Drills and Instruction for the best interests of my child’s ______Forms may be returned or mailed to: health. 10:30 a.m. – Popsicle Break Jack Schugars ______5745 Harding Ave. Parent or Guardian Signature:

10:35 a.m. – Drills and Instruction Muskegon, MI 49442 ______Name ______11:15 a.m. – Lunch De: ______You will be provided with two slices of pizza and a sports drink. Age: ______Grade 2015/2016 ______(You may purchase additional items.) EMERGENCY CONTACT DURING ______Address: ______CAMP TIMES:

11:40 a.m. — What College Coaches Name: ______look for in Special Teams Players ______

12:00 p.m. – Stretching / Warm Up Phone: ______Address:______

Cell: ______12:15 p.m. — Kicking, Punting, and ______Long Snapping Instruction ______High School: ______Phone: ______

1:45 p.m. — Popsicle Break ______Coach: ______Cell: ______

2:30 p.m. — Kicking, Punting, and T-Shirt size: (circle one) Monday, June 22, 2015 Long Snapping Competition Forest Hills Northern High School ______M L XL XXL

2:45 p.m. — Camp Awards and Coach Jack Schugars 5745 Harding Ave. T-Shirts for all campers ______Muskegon, MI 49442 Phone: 231-557-2707 3:00 p.m. — Camp Dismissed [email protected] .)4'$"/FXTMFUUFSt.BZ tQBHF May 2015 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 19 LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

Qualifcations *You must meet all FOUR!

Name ______1. Coached football for Home Address (Street) ______twenty years at any level.

City, State ZIP+4 ______2. Previously a MHSFCA Phone (H) ______Member. e-mail ______3. Retired from coaching. School Where Last Coached ______Total Years Football Coaching ______4. Pay a one-time fee of Send to: Steve Wilson $100 3010 Elm St. Fruitport, MI 49415

MHSFCA Membership Benefts

Did you know that: One of the benefts of MHSFCA membership is liability insurance through the MHSCA and NOCAD. MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL PRSRT STD U. S. POSTAGE FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION PAID PERMIT #10 39 Judd Rd. 48185 Milan, MI 48160

When Finished Please Route to:

Superintendent Assist. Principal Athletic Director

Border Classic Tickets June 13, 2015 Wayne Statate University Tentative start time is 1:00 $5.00 presale. $10 at the gate. Order tickets online at MHSFCA.com for will call pick-up. Deadline for advanced ticket sales is June 1, 2015.