Volume 17, No. 4 SERVING MICHIGAN'S COACHES December 2013 Recruiting Nights 2013 Inside: Important Dates...... 2 Region Contacts...... 2 Newsletter Delivery...... 3 Regional Directors Election...... 4 Board of Directors Duties...... 5 Coach-To-Coach...... 5 Clinic Registration...... 6 Clinic Schedule...... 7 Clinic Highlights...... 8 Assistant Coach Awards...... 9 Honorary Members...... 9 Leadership Awards...... 9 Jeff Pierce, Northwood University, discusses prospects from Cheboygan High with Women of the Year Awards...... 9 Jack Coon and Dave Schulz, at the Grayling Recruiting Fair. Football Task Force Proposals...... 10 Your Recruiting Experience? If you’re one of the fortunate ones: 2014 Leadership Conference...... 11 • You have an administration that recognizes your need to meet with college Regional Coaches of the Year...... 13 coaches during the school day. Academic All-State Teams...... 14 • You are in a school that’s in an urban area and close to other schools. Academic All-State Individual...... 15 • You have established a solid program that regularly enjoys successful seasons. Notes...... 17 • You have athletes that are recognized with media, conference, regional and state awards. What Level Are You?...... 17 • You have college coaches visiting your school on a regular basis and keeping State Coaches of the Year...... 17 up with each of your student-athletes. 2013 State Champs...... 17 continued on page 8 Officials Ratings...... 18 EXTRA Wing-T Clinic...... 19 POINT MHSFCA Glazier Clinics...... 21 Membership runs Lifetime Membership...... 23 September - August MHSFCA Membership Benefits....23 Pizza Bowl Tickets...... 24 Sign-Up at: MHSFCA.com Membership Application...... 24 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 2 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 3 MHSFCA DIRECTORS DIRECTORS Committee Chairs Past Presidents Michigan High Region 11 Academic All State Dave Driscoll, Jackson Parkside ‘72-’73 Meetings & Region 1 Al Boydston, Caro Lenny Dantine, Millington Important Dates North - Paul Jacobson, Negaunee Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson Dutch Schrotenboer, Alpena ‘74 [email protected] [email protected] Bud Breed, Portage Northern ‘75 School Football Chris Gilliam, Birch Run Adrenaline Reading Award East - Pat Maloney, Sault Ste. Marie Grant Fanning, Chelsea Ron Holland, North Farmington ‘76 EVEN REGION [email protected] [email protected] All-Star Ivan Muhlenkamp, St. Joseph ‘77 Board of Directors Election South - Joe Reddinger, North Dickinson Coaches Region 12 Jim Sparks, Clawson Jeff Smith, East Lansing ‘78 January 2014 [email protected] Grant Fanning, Chelsea Apparel Harley Pierce, Sturgis ‘79 see page 4 Tony Ceccacci, Ortonville-Brandon Association Region 2 [email protected] Walt Braun, Marysville ‘80 Mark Thomas, South Lyon Assistant Coach Award Ed Schindler, Elk Rapids Jim Ooley, Traverse City ‘81 42nd Winners Circle Clinic [email protected] Pat Maloney, Rudyard Radisson Capitol, Lansing [email protected] Tom Fagan, Ypsilanti ‘82 Greg Vaughn, Traverse City St. Francis Clinic 16-18 January 2014 Winners Circle Dick Harris, Harrison ‘83 [email protected] Region 13 Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake Tom Hoover, Allen Park Ethics Arnie Besonen, Owen-Gage ‘84 2014 Leadership Conference Clinic Region 3 [email protected] Wes Wishart, Belleville Dick Look, Tawas ‘85 Radisson Capitol, Lansing Tim Parker, Muskegon Oakridge Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson Fran Herrington Award Terry Rose, Stevensville-Lakeshore ‘86 3 Feb, 2014 Kalamazoo [email protected] [email protected] Steve Robb, Divine Child Mark Covert, Fenton ‘87 Radisson Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake Finance John Dean, Detroit Northern ‘88 Hall of Fame Induction [email protected] Region 14 Brad Bush, Chelsea Ann Arbor Sheraton John Goddard, Royal Oak Shrine Dan Lauer, Benton Harbor ‘89 January 16-18, 2014 Hall Of Fame [email protected] Jim Ahern, Ithaca ‘90 22 March 2014 Region 4 Chuck Ritter, Ann Arbor Pioneer Featuring: Doug Haggart, Clare Brian Lemons, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Tom Moshimer, Plymouth Salem ‘91 Steering Committee [email protected] Historian [email protected] Jack Carlson, Holland West Ottawa Bob Knight, Portage Central ‘92 Spring Meeting Friday Morning Terry Hessbrook, Ithaca Honorary Membership Dave Woodcock, Jenison ‘93 Ann Arbor Sheraton Brady Hoke, [email protected] Region 15 Andre Harlan, Detroit Southwestern Roger Bearss, Millington Dennis Zbozen, Romeo ‘94 23 March 2014 University of Michigan Region 5 [email protected] Jim Crowley Award Bill Tucker, Flint Powers ‘95 Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis Border Classic Mark Dantonio, Craig Healey, Clio Rod Oden, East English Village Larry Rueger, Mona Shores/Fruitport ‘96 [email protected] [email protected] Leadership Larry Merx, Ann Arbor Huron ‘97 All Star Game Michigan State University Dave Lawrence, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard University of Findlay Jason McIntyre, Mt. Pleasant Jack Schugars, Muskegon Oakridge ‘98 [email protected] Region 16 Membership Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis ‘99 Findlay, Ohio Gary Griffith, Troy Steve Wilson, Fruitport 14 June 2014 Register online at Tim Klein, Roscommon ‘00 Region 6 [email protected] MHSAA Liaison MHSFCA.com Noel Dean, Lowell Andy Patterson, Bloomfield Hills Jack Wallace, Okemos Keith Froelich, Okemos ‘01 [email protected] [email protected] or use the Registration Form on Page 7 MHSCA Liaison Jim Clawson, Monroe St. Mary’s Catholic ‘02 Mike Farley, Grand Haven Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake Bob Scheloske, South Lyon ‘03 Newsletter is NOT [email protected] Region 17 Forwarded Mike Powell, Warren Cousino Newsletter Mike Wojda, Alpena ‘04 MHSFCA Region 7 Larry Merx, Chelsea MHSFCA Newsletters are NOT forwarded by the Postal [email protected] Pete Coll, Center Line ‘05 Service. To insure that you continue to receive the OFFICERS 2013 Mark Blaesser, Kalamazoo Jim Sparks, Clawson Placement Jim Buttson, Allen Park, ‘06 [email protected] Marcus Dukes, Hartland MHSFCA Newsletter please notify Membership Chair- [email protected] Al Slamer, Battle Creek Central, ‘07 man, Steve Wilson of address changes. President Bill Dunn, Saugatuck Parlimentarian Patrick Threet, Fraser Dave Larkin, Jenison ‘08 Keith Stephens, Southfield Lathrop [email protected] [email protected] Doug Bess, Battle Creek Central Steve Wilson Brad Grayvold, Norway ‘09 MHSFCA Membership Chairman [email protected] Region 8 Playoff Tom Barbieri, Jackson Steve Wilson, Frutport ‘10 3010 Elm St. Lorin Granger, Battle Creek Central Region 18 Jack Wallace, Fowlerville ‘11 Fruitport, MI 49415 1st Vice-President [email protected] Tim Brabant, Carsonville-Port Sanilac Political Action [email protected] Kelly Luplow, Clare Pete Schermerhorn, Portage Northern [email protected] Eric Redmond - Monroe Doug Bess, Battle Creek Central ‘12 Bill Brown, Deckerville [email protected] [email protected] Public Relations The MHSFCA NEWSLETTER is the official publication of [email protected] John Herrington, Farmington Harrison the Michigan High School Football Coaches Associa- Region 9 tion with the expressed aim of keeping Michigan High 2nd Vice-President Recruiting NEWSLETTER School football coaches informed of developments in Bret Shrader, Fowlerville Rod Baker, Riverview Ed Greenman, Harper Creek [email protected] Encourages their profession. *** Region 18 includes all 8-Man football Rules [email protected] Rob Zimmerman, DeWitt teams. Pete Coll, Center Line Larry Merx, Editor [email protected] Contributors Day (734) 604-0765 Treasurer Scholarship Even number Regions elected in even years. Odd Kelly Luplow, Clare Home: (734) 439-3184 Brad Bush, Chelsea Region 10 Fax (866) 604-0766 Tom Walentowski, Ida number Regions elected in odd years. Youth Football Deadline for Submissions email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Scott Farley, Jackson for March Newsletter 39 Judd Rd. Dan Terryberry, Onsted — Feb 15 — Milan, MI 48160 Web Site Executive Director [email protected] Steve Wilson, Fruitport Larry Merx Larry Merx 39 Judd Rd., Milan, MI 48160 [email protected] (734) 604-0765 (cell) [email protected] December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 4 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 5 MHSFCA Regions & Board Elections - Even Regions Duties of Regional Directors egional Directors in EVEN numbered regions will be selected in online elections in January 2014. I. Directors are be responsible for the management of the ballot. If not seeking re-election, encourage at least If you are interested in running as a director in an EVEN numbered region, you should contact Steve affairs, funds and property of the association. two coaches from your region to run. Wilson by email: [email protected] or USPS mail: Steve Wilson, 33010 Elm, Fruitport, MI E. Attend the MHSFCA Winners Circle Clinic and be II. Directors will promote membership in their region: prepared to assume at least one Clinic responsibility. 49415-9665 to have your name placed on the ballot. Regions are assigned by conference affiliation and A. Secure total membership count for region from the Bring a gift for a door prize. then by geographic location with some exceptions. Regions are re-aligned regularly to make them more equally membership Chair distributed. All 8-man football teams are now in Region 18. If you disagree with your Region assignment, please B. Contact delinquent members urging re-enrollment. IV. Serve as an active member of whatever committee contact: you were appointed to by the President. III. Represent the interests of the Association and his region Steve Wilson at: [email protected] at all Association Meetings. V. Report to your region all urgent business transacted A. Assume the duties relating to the committee or discussed as soon as possible. Keep a record of all assignment(s) made by the President. Promote all expenses incurred in such cases of necessary com- MHSFCA Regions (# of Schools) activities of the MHSFCA in his region munication and submit to the Executive Director for Region 1 (33) Region 5 (43) Region 10 (33) Region 14 (30) B. At the Summer Meetings, participate in committee reimbursement. Great Northern U.P. Conference Saginaw Buena Vista Cascades Conference Catholic High School League - AA work and bring names of honorary membership Great Western Conference Saginaw Nouvel Albion Catholic HS League - Intersectional 1 for nomination. Be available to help with whatever VI. Be ethical in all your football relationships so as to be Sault Ste Marie Saginaw Valley Association North Leslie Catholic League - Central Mid-Eastern Football Conference Saginaw Valley Association South Lenawee County Athletic Assoc Charter School Conference needs to be done to make the MHSFCA All-Star Game a model to the coaches in your region. Mid-Peninsula Athletic Conference Flint Metro League Southern Central Ath Association Dearborn Hts Star Int Acad successful. Ski-Valley Conference North: Genesee Area Conference - Blue Tri-County Conference Detroit Country Day C. At the Fall meeting, come prepared with Coach of To have your name placed on the ballot Pickford Genesse Area Conference - Red Michigan Independent Athl Conf Rudyard the Year responsibilities completed. contact Steve Wilson in writing (email St. Ignace LaSalle Region 6 (49) Region 11 (36) Region 15 (18) 1. Contact any coach from your region receiving a Blue Water Area Conference works). Western Peninsula Athletic Conf. Ottawa-Kent Conference - Silver Detroit Cesar Chavez Academy Regional Coach of the Year award. Ottawa-Kent Conference - White Greater Thumb Conference - East Detroit Henry Ford Academy Steve Wilson Region 2 (44) Ottawa-Kent Conference - Black Greater Thumb Conference - West Detroit Public School League - East 2. Make sure each honored coach is in attendance 33010 Elm Big North Conference Ottawa-Kent Conference - Green Mayville Detroit Public School League - West Tri-Valley Conference - East at the January clinic for his presentation. Fruitport, MI 49415-9665 Highland Conference Ottawa-Kent Conference - Blue D. Prior to January elections, if running for re-election, Cheboygan Ottawa-Kent Conference - Bronze Region 16 (28) [email protected] Lake Michigan Conference Ottawa-Kent Conference - Gold Region 12 (36) Hamtramck be sure your name has been properly placed on the North Star League Ottawa-Kent Conference - Red Kensington Lakes Athletic Association Harper Woods Northwest Conference Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian - Central Livonia Clarenceville Straits Area Conference Kensington Lakes Ath Assoc- North Oakland Activities Assoc - Blue Ski-Valley Conference North: Kensington Lakes Ath Assoc - South Oakland Activities Assoc - Red Indian River Inland Lakes Region 7 (36) Kensington Lakes Ath Assoc - West Oakland Activities Assoc - White Pellston Lakeland Athletic Conference Southeastern Conference - Red Rogers City Red Arrow Conference Southeastern Conference - White Region 17 (36) Ski-Valley Conference South Saint Joseph Valley League Macomb Area Conference - Blue Coach-To-Coach Traverse City St. Francis Southwestern Athletic Conf - North Region 13 (38) Macomb Area Conference - Bronze Southwestern Athletic Conf- South Downriver League Macomb Area Conference - Gold Wolverine Conference North Huron League Macomb Area Conference - Red Mentoring Program Region 3 (34) Wolverine Conference South Inkster Macomb Area Conference - Silver Central State Activities Association Melvindale Academy for Bus & Tech Macomb Area Conference - White ver had a question about how to do your job as a coach and not know where to turn for an answer? Need Manistee H. S. Michigan Metro Athl Conf Region 8 (34) Western Wayne Ath Confee - Blue Muskegon Catholic Central Big “8” Conference the name of an experienced coach who you could talk to in confidence about answering that question - Muskegon Heights Western Wayne Ath Conf - Red Region 18 (31) Kalamazoo Valley Ath Assoc. Bridge 8-Man Alliance or solving that problem? The MHSFCA has initiated a new “mentoring” program that you can turn to for Lakes-8 Activities Conference Southwestern MI Ath Conf - East Mid-Michigan 8-Man Mid-State Ath Conference North this kind of help. Called Coach-To-Coach, that is exactly what it is. Experienced coaches who have a long Southwestern MI Ath Conf - West North Central Thumb 8-Man League West Michigan Conference South Michigan 8-Man League standing relationship with the MHSFCA (Past Presidents, Regional Directors, Committee Members, etc.) Region 4 (44) Region 9 (36) St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran have agreed to have their names and contact information listed at MHSFCA.com as volunteer mentors. If you have Huron Shores Conference Capital Area Activities Conf. - Blue something you need help with, look over the list, contact one (or more) of the Coach-To-Coach volunteers. Each of Bay City John Glenn Capital Area Activities Conf. - Gold Pinconning Capital Area Activities Conf. - Red the volunteers has several years of coaching experience. Get their advice. It’s free and confidential. Standish-Sterling Capital Area Activities Conf. - White Jack Pine Conference Central Michigan Athletic Conf. Mid-State Ath Conference South Find the list of Coach-To-Coach volunteers at http://www.mysportsdreams.info/mhsfca/ Tri-Valley Conference - Central You must be a member of MHSFCA to access this service. Join at: http://www.mhsfca.com/?page_id=652 Tri-Valley Conference - West MHSFCA Newsletter • December 2013 • page 6 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 7 Winners’ Circle Clinic New Location, Great Program! January 16-18, 2014 The MHSFCA’s 42nd Annual Football Clinic This year marks our 42nd annual clinic focused on presenting the best, most current and informational speakers from within our state and beyond. Our Associations’ Clinic Committee has striven to bring speakers from every variety of foot- Lansing Center ball including 11 Man, 8 Man and Youth football. Speaker’s backgrounds include every level from youth to professional Host Hotel: Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol promising almost every style of offense, defense and special teams. This year, we have moved the clinic to Lansing, where 90% of our state’s population is within a 90 minute drive. All attendees should be able to experience a variety of presenta- tions that will enhance their programs, coaching skills and playbook collection. New to the clinic this year: Saturday’s sessions will be extended and will be totally dedicated to Youth Football. Register early!!! The Saturday Youth program has been developed in partnership with the Michigan Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) to provide our state’s Youth coaches exposure to the best practices of our profession. By mail with the form below • On-line at MHSFCA.com An exciting - and important - portion of our clinic will focus on player safety, focusing specifically on concussions. Register by 13 December 2013 and save $10 As a feature of the 2014 clinic, we will have a panel of experts from Sparrow Hospital and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The panel will present research findings and answer coaches’ questions to improve our ability to safeguard our astudent- Register by mail by 13 Dec 2013...... $90.00 athletes. As always college credit for the clinic is available for clinic attendance. To register go to www.summerinstitutes. Register Online by 3 Jan 2014...... $90.00 com (accredited through Pacific Lutheran University). *Regster Online Registration @ MHSFCA.com! Clinic Schedule • Terry Hessbrook, Ithaca HS, Winning the Ithaca Way-Program Devel NEW: Youth Coach Registration (Saturday Only at the Door)...... $25.00 opment Coaches: Make sure your youth level coaches (pre-middle school) know that Thursday, January 16 • Registration begins at 4:00 pm • Dan Fodrocy, Saginaw Valley State University, The Read Option Out Of Saturday’s program is designed specifically for the youth coach. Speakers Begin At 7:00 pm: Multiple Set Variations • Bob Wylie, NFL Veteran Offensive Line Coach, The First Meeting With • Staff, University of Michigan Your Players-Laying the Groundwork for a Championship Season • Staff, Northwood university, Running a Complete 4-2-5 Defensive Register at the door starting at 4:00 pm 16 Jan 2014...... $100.00 Package On-site registration will begin at 4:00 pm Thursday, 16 Jan 2014 • Staff, Michigan State University • Offensive Coordinator, Birmingham Brother Rice HS, • Jeff Olson, Ishpeming • Jason Mclntyre, Mt. Pleasant, Concepts in a Multiple Formation Room Reservations: Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol • Coordinators, University of Michigan • John Bonomego, Detroit Lions, Tackling and Pursuit Fundamentals & Offense 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 Become a Better Tackling Team Using Non-Padded Sessions • Morris Watts, CMU (800) 967-9033 • http://www.radisson.com/lansing-hotel-mi-48933/lansing • Jeff Trickey & Randy Wright, Trickey/Wright QB/Receiver Camps, • Nick Postma, GVSU Mention MHSFCA Clinic Training QB’s and Rec’s to be Complete Players • Matt Koziac, Muskegon Mona Shores HS, A Triple Option Attack • Staff, Michigan State University • Staff, Michigan State University • Staff, University of Michigan • Brad Bush, Chelsea HS, Getting Out of Bad Offensive Plays Like us on the Facebook site: Michigan HS FB Coaches Association Winners’ Circle Clinic • Tim Parker, Muskegon Oakridge HS, Winning with the Multiple 5-2 • Nate Shaefer, 3-Dynamics, Be Faster and Stronger by Using Various Defense Training Methods • Mick Enders, Portage Central HS • Mike Cummings, CMU Offensive Coordinator • Cory Parker, River Rouge, Wing Offense and Integrating Wildcat Register EARLY • Deadline 13 Dec 2013 when registering by mail • Discussion Group - Eight Man Football, Changing the Game: Eight save $$ - Man Innovation • Kyle Nystrom, CMU • D Coordinator, Birmingham Brother Rice HS One coach per registration form! Reproduce this sheet for each coach on your staff. • Joe Tumpkin, Central Michigan University • Dan Enos, Central Michigan University 5:00-7:30 pm Friday, January 17 MHSFCA Awards Banquet Name______Check #______Evening Schedule will include Registration Opens at 8:00 am Amount: $90 • Dan Fodrocy, Saginaw Valley State university, Play Action Passing Home Address______MHSFCA General Membership Meeting Game Date______• Brady Hoke, University of Michigan • Staff, Ferris State University, The Option Offense City______State______Zip______• Amy Teddy, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Concussions! • Rich Erdelyl, Carnegie Mellon University, Wing-T • Mark Dantonio, Michigan State University MAIL TO: • Staff, Hope College, Running the 3-4 Defense versus Various Offensive Phone (______)______Friday Afternoon Schedule will include Packages and Practice Organization Steve Wilson • Rob Zimmerman, DeWitt HS, Training an Effective Quarterback, Skills • Staff, Northwood University, A Complete Special Teams Package 3010 Elm St. and Drills • Staff, Hope College, Running the Multiple I Offense and Play Action Email______• John Creek, Kicking Consultant & Filip Filipovic, Former NFL Kicker, Passing Fruitport, MI 49415 Training Kickers and Punters • Staff, Albion College, The 4-2-5 Package and Red Zone Offense School Name______Make ALL Checks Payable to: • Matt Bolles Muskegon HS, Offensive Line Makes The Difference • Staff, University of Michigan MHSFCA • Staff, Albion College, 2013 MIAA Champions, The Briton Passing and • Coach Barwis, Barwis Methods School Phone (______)______Running Game • Kevin Langs, Climax-Scotts HS • Bob Wylie, NFL Veteran Offensive Line Coach, Building Your Blocking • Gabe Priddy, Olivet HS, Multiple Formation Offense *Payment by PayPal is available online @ Techniques Around How The Body Works, Run & Pass • Staff, Ferris State University, Option Game and Program Organization # Years Coached √ If New Address √ If New Member MHSFCA.com. Credit Cards accepted for • Gus Kapolka, Cedar Springs, Special Teams Package Saturday, January 18 • Staff, Michigan State University on-site registration. Youth Coaching Sessions begin at 9 am Current Coaching Position: • Dave Janicki, Hartland, Success with a 3-5-3 Defense • Jeff Hecklinski, university of Michigan Recruiting Coordinator, The Head Varsity Assist Varsity JV Frosh Middle School Youth Importance of Excellent Coaching in Youth Football December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 8 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 9 Clinic Highlights • Thursday Night sessions with registration beginning at 4 pm. Speakers will be available from 7 pm to 10 pm! 2013 Assistant Coaches of the Year • Located in the lobby - College Recruiting Tables where recruiting information can be delivered and you can spend time talking about your players to college coaches. Varsity Junior Varsity Name School Yrs At this School • Up to 9 concurrent breakout sessions! Name School Yrs At this School • Huge amount of vendors on site with the most current football equipment, technology, uniforms and apparel avail- Gary Schleif Edsel Ford 42 42 Bob Critz Mendon 44 25 able for inspection. Mike Rademacher Grand Ledge 42 7 David Jones Mason 22 22 • General Membership Meeting Friday Morning @ 8:00am Phil Zanotti Bay City Central 40 28 Chris Marshall St. Igance LaSalle 22 12 Scott Kelley Cheboygan 22 22 • Friday evening Awards Banquet in the Ballroom. This is a first class streamlined event honoring our State Champions Hub Wahe Lansing Catholic 40 30 Russel "Butch" Hill Grosse Pointe N 40 6 Steve Laverty Clare High School 16 11 and various award winners who have made a positive impact on our sport. There is no cost for our paid clinic attend- Bill Grice Dewitt 15 14 ees. Please plan to stay through the entire event and experience our peers receiving the MHSFCA honored awards Don Demeuse Manistee 37 20 Dave Lawrence AA Gabriel Richard 35 6 Brett Sloan Wayland Union 13 13 (5:00 to 7:00 pm). See you there! Tickets are available at the Information Booth. Mark Neal Bay City Central 30 28 Steve Bouvy Millington 13 13 • Friday morning “Kickoff Session” with Mark Dantonio (MSU) and Brady Hoke (U of M) along with Offensive/Defensive Bryan Bishop Bay City Central 30 30 Coordinators from the best in the Midwest Divisions I, II, and III Universities. Ellis Slaughter Riverview Gab Ric 26 2 Junior High & Frosh • Sessions are designed for ALL LEVELS OF COACHES with presentations being made by our State of Michigan Cham- Steve Shupter Mason 26 21 Name School Yrs At this School pionship Head Coaches, Major University Coaches, in and out of state coaches from the Midwest that have provided Kirk Showers Mason 21 21 Thomas Sullivan Bay City Central 46 40 Len Grimmer Spring Lake 20 15 the best in football. Richard Mui Canton 19 17 Jeff Henson South Lyon 20 4 • NEW this year…an all day Saturday Clinic entirely focused on Youth Football led by the MYAA. Presenters will provide Jim Baker Lansing Catholic 18 18 Al Karaba North Muskegon 19 14 an excellent variety of information to build football in Michigan for years to come! Mark Zajac Holt 15 15 Paul Kegebein MadHts Madison 18 3 • New this year… Clinic in Lansing… 90% of Michigan’s Population is within a 90 Minute Drive. Excellent atmosphere Dan Ristau Gilster M.S 15 15 and accommodation. Phil Fortier Shelby 18 5 Daniel Smith Saginaw Heritage 18 18 • The Lansing Radisson and The Lansing Center are some of the finest facilities in all of the Midwest! James Righter Portage Central 17 17 Special Assistant Recruiting Nights Steve Lemke Clawson 17 16 Name School Yrs At this School Continued from page 1 Chris Sorenson Manistee CC 17 17 Gene Rademacher Bay City Central 46 27 If you don’t enjoy all that good fortune, you can still do a first coaches and getting a feel for what each institution offered and Dan Rosenburg Glen Lake 17 5 Michael Pratley Holland 38 1 class job of helping your athletes reach their post high school how and where they might fit. Many new and unanticipated op- Frank Ferretti Grosse Pte North 17 5 football goals – attend a MHSFCA Recruiting Night! portunities were discovered by both high school coaches and Jason O'Dell Evart 16 16 In the best year yet for the MHSFCA sponsored Recruiting student-athletes. Van Bosman Cadillac 15 15 MHSCA Nominees Nights: To a man, both high school coaches and college coaches ex- Troy Andrews Flint Powers 15 2 • 130 Michigan High School Football Coaches (20% of the pressed their appreciation for the chance to meet, without wor- George Michos Lincoln 14 6 Terrence Wilson Chippewa Valley 14 14 Terry Hessbrook, National Coach of Year nominee. 620 in the state that play football) took advantage of one rying about getting out of their classroom, finding their athletes, Mike Ribecki, Assistant Coach of the Year nominee or more of the eight events across the state. getting them out of class - and the time restrictions placed on Bob Guttovz Walled Lake Ctrl 14 13 • Well over 400 student-athletes/potential college football in-school recruiting. Aaron Amthor Lawrence 12 2 players and their parents met with college and university The MHSFCA Recruiting Committee plans to expand the Re- Nathan Wotta Carrollton 12 6 Honorary Members coaches from six states representing over 30 different in- cruiting Night events next year. We’ll be looking for volunteer Ed Kaman Comstock Park 12 4 stitutions. *See list of college participants below. host schools in the Bay City/Saginaw/Midland area and in the UP Darren Geraghty GR Northview 12 2 Peter Brown Detroit West Int 11 10 Nominated by their school’s head coach, Honor- What did they do? They spent a couple late afternoon hours (Where else should we go?) for the December 2014 Recruiting ary Memberships are given to recognize long term (5:00-7:00 pm) in the cafeteria of one of the host schools (Hart- Nights. All you need to do to host a “Night” is provide a cafeteria Rod Beaton Pinckney 11 10 ford, Walled Lake Western, Leslie, Carman Ainsworth, Lowell, for 5-8:00 pm one weeknight during the first two weeks of De- Justin Ward Milan 11 2 service to the football program in any support role: Troy, Grayling) exchanging athletes’ transcripts, stats and video cember. We’ll provide a committee member to recruit coaches Nate Smith Grand Haven 11 11 announcer, chain gang, time keeper, manager, team with several (minimum 12/maximum 24) college and university to attend, check them in and to provide pizza. Jeff Potter Temp Bedford 11 11 doctor, and others are eligible. coaches. Starting at about 6:30 a total (for the eight “Nights”) Anthony Branch Carman Ainsworth 10 10 Jason Solmon Southfield Lathrop 10 3 of over 400 student athletes, several with their parents, spent Steve Dutton, Muskegon Oakridge another hour and more meeting with college and university Bob Gale, Muskegon Oakridge Colleges that attended one or more and in some cases each of the Recruiting Nights: Chuck Johnson, Muskegon Oakridge Adrian College Hope College Olivet College 2013 Steve Spicer Award Albion College John Carroll Olivet Nazarene University Pete Sandman, Frankfort Alma College Kalamazoo Colege Seton Hill College Leadership Award Dennis Polk, Cedarville Anderson University Kentucky Christian University Siena Heights University Marl “OJ” Willerer, Owosso/Hemlock Benedictine Lake Erie St. Joseph College Jason Grey, Chesaning Bluffton Lakeland College Saginaw Valley State University Concordia University Chicago Manchester University Trine University Kelly Luplow, Clare Women of the Year Concordia University Ann Arbor Northwood University University of Findlay Jerry Angers, Glen Lake Defiance Notre Dame College University of Findlay Jason Kiss, Vassar Julie Schugars, Muskegon Oakridge Heidelberg University Oberlin College Wayne State University Mike Zdebski, Walled Lake Western Laura Bush, Chelsea Hillsdale College Ohio Northern University December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 10 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 11 2013 Football Task Force Practice Proposal From MHSAA During 2013, a Football Task Force has focused on the following topics: 1. Review practice policies to improve acclimatization of players and reduce head trauma. MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION 2. Review competition rules to reduce head trauma and the frequency of the sport’s most injurious game situations. 3. Develop promotions that extol the value of football to students, schools and communities and the safety record of school- based football. Team Leadership Conference 2014 The promotional efforts have begun to be rolled out; game sentative Council Dec. 6, 2013, and then reviewed by the rule modifications are being investigated; and the follow- Michigan High School Football Coaches Association, the ing proposals for changing football practice policies have MHSAA Football Committee and at the MHSAA League been prepared: Leadership meet¬ing prior to Representative Council ac- LEAVING A LEGACY 1. During the first week of practice of the season, only tion in March 2014. helmets are allowed the first two days, only shoulder pads may be added on the third and fourth days, and Football Practice Proposal Q & As full pads may not be worn until the fifth day of team 1. Q Would the proposals apply at both the high school For: All Michigan high school football coaches and players practice. and junior high/middle school levels? Date: Monday, February 3, 2014 2. Before the first regular season game, schools may not A Yes. Place: Lansing Radisson Hotel, 2. Q Is the purpose of the proposals to improve student- schedule more than one “collision” practice in a day. 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 267-3442 • A “collision” practice is one in which there is live, athlete acclimatization or reduce head trauma? game-speed, player-vs-player contact in pads (not A Both. Purpose: To provide high school coaches and their players dynamic leadership skills to walk-throughs) involving any number of players. 3. Q What is the Task Force position on “girdle pads” enhance their programs This includes practices with scrimmages, drills and during the first week of practice? A Girdle pads may be worn under or in place of simulations where action is live, game-speed, play- Keynote Speaker: Lloyd Carr, Former University of Michigan Head Football Coach shorts during the first four days of acclimatization er-vs-player. and College Hall of Fame Coach • If any part of a drill or scrimmage involves live practice that precede the first day in full pads. Time: Registration: 8:00 - 8:45 AM Conference: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM game-speed player-vs-player contact in pads, it is a 4. Q Does the three-hour limit on single practices and collision practice even if players do not execute full the five-hour limit for multiple practices on the tackles at a competitive pace that takes players to same day apply only to football? Cost: $35 per person. (Coach or Student) Cash or check only; no phone the ground. A Yes. The Task Force recommends that the limits be registrations can be accepted. Registration includes continental breakfast, • During any additional practice sessions that day, added as soon as possible to the MHSAA “Model lunch, and resource materials. Registration is limited to 8 people per school. players may wear helmets and other pads (neither Policy for Managing Heat & Humidity” and apply to (any combination of coaches and students to total eight) Space is limited. all sports. is mandatory). Blocking and tackling technique may be taught and practiced. How¬ever, full-speed 5. Q How much time is required between sessions on contact is limited to player-vs: pads, shields, sleds days with multiple practices? Deadline: Monday, January 27, 2014 or dummies. A Because practice venues differ greatly and some 3. After the first regular season game, teams may may raise questions re¬garding supervision and To Register: Make checks payable to the possibility of injury risks as great off the field conduct no more than two collision practice days in MHSFCA any week, Monday through Sunday. During other days as on, the Task Force declined to set a maximum and mail to: of practice, players may wear helmets and other pro- and minimum length of rest periods. However, one tective pads (neither is mandatory). Blocking and tack- hour between practices when there is no physical Dave Lawrence ling technique may be taught and practiced. However, activity is the minimum recommendation. Class- 6675 Wheeler full-speed contact is limited to player-vs: pads, shields, room sessions would be allowed during the pe- Dexter, MI 48130 sleds or dummies. riod of physical rest. To be clear, break time is not (269) 341-2960 - Cell 4. No single practice may exceed three hours, and the included in the five-hour limit. [email protected] total practice time for days with multiple practice ses- 6. Q Can a team have different collision days for differ- sions may not exceed five hours. ent players? • Warm-up, stretching, speed and agility drills and A If varsity and sub-varsity squads practice sepa- cool down are all considered part of practice. Nei- rately, their collision days may be different days. See registration form on back ther strength/weight training activities nor video/ However, if the squads practice together, then classroom sessions are considered practice for the their collision days must be the same. purposes of the three- or five-hour limits. Note: It is the intent of the Task Force to finalize its con- sensus regarding these matters previewed by the Repre- December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 12 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 13 2013 Regional Coaches of the Year

Region 1 Region 9, cont. Division Division Joe Noha Menimonee 5 Daniel Boggan Lansing Sexton 4 Paul Jacobson Negaunee 6 Jeremy Miller Pewamo-Westphalia 7 Mike Berutti West Iron County 7 Region 10 Jeff Olson Ishpeming 7 Randy Cole Grass Lake 6 Region 2 Scott McNitt Clinton 6 Jim Webb Cadillac 4 DJ Lutz Britton Deerfield 7 Tim Sanchez Grayling 5 Jason Mensing Whiteford 8 Gerald Angers Glen Lake 6 Region 11 Tim Peterson Lake City 7 James Bishop Richmond 4 Lou Rau Beal City 8 John Kocher Richmond 4 Region 3 Roger E. Bearss II Millington 5 Monty Price Reed City 5 Robert Saylor Reese 6 Cary Harger Oakridge 5 Troy Schelke Beach 7 Lorenzo Rodriguez Shelby 6 Region 12 Steve Czerwon Muskegon Catholic Central 8 Michael F. Zdebski Walled Lake Western 1 Region 4 Matt Ladach Northville 1 Ken Bourbina Swan Valley 4 Jeff Wood Bedford 1 Paul Walderzak Standish-Sterling Central 5 Christopher Westfall Lincoln 2 Terry Hessbrook Ithaca 6 Region 13 Devin Pringle Carson City-Crystal 7 Matthew Davenport Belleville 1 Region 5 Jeff Stergalas Riverview 3 Nathaniel Williams Flint Carman Ainsworth 1 Jesse Hoskins Milan 3 Eric Methner Midland 2 Jason Carriveau Melvindale 3 Jason Mcintyre Mt. Pleasant 3 Region 14 Dennis Reinhart Montrose 6 Albert Fracassa Brother Rice 2 Clint Galvas New Lothrop 8 Larry Weiss Southfield Christian 7 Region 6 John Callahan Detroit Loyola 7 David A. Lidgard Hudsonville 1 Region 15 Kyle Jewett Reeths-Puffer 2 Thomas Wilcher Cass Technical 1 Matt Koziak Mona Shores 2 Donshell English Detroit Mumford 3 Marc Z. Cisco Byron Center 3 Tony Blankenship Detroit Denby 3 John Shillito Zeeland West 3 Mark Chapman Comstock Park 4 Region 16 Tony Patritto Rochester Adams 1 Region 7 Kurt Richardson Clarkston 1 Michael Stanger Dowagiac Union 4 Jim DeWald Seaholm 2 Jeremy Andrews Watervliet 6 Joe Groh Decatur 7 Region 17 John Schwartz Mendon 8 Scott Merchant Chippewa Valley 1 Tom Milanov Warren Mott 1 Region 8 Mike Giannone Macomb Dakota 1 Mick Enders Portage Central 2 William E. Nesbitt, II St. Clair 3 Matt Miller Battle Creek Lakeview 2 Nick Koenigsknecht Battle Creek Pennfield 4 Region 18 Gabriel Priddy Olivet 5 Rob McDaniel Peck 8-man Travis Fischer Kinde North Huron 8-man Region 9 Steve Ostrenga Rapid River 8-man Mike Smith Eaton Rapids 3 Rob Zimmerman DeWitt 3 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 14 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 15 2013 Academic All-State Football Teams 2013 Individual Academic All-State Kent Sikora, Gibraltar Carlson, Co-Chair Al Boydston, Caro High School Al Boydston, Caro, Co-Chair Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson High School 155 Teams Were Nominated The Academic All-State Committee takes great pride in announcing the 28th MHSFCA Academic All-State Football Team. Twenty- Division 1: 31 Teams Division 2: 21 Teams Division 3: 22 Teams Division 4: 19 Teams one student-athletes automatically qualified for the First Team this year by scoring 295 or above on our 300 point scale. Sixteen members of the First Team were ranked first in their class. Of the 140 total nominees, thirty-four were ranked first in their class. The Division 5: 19 Teams Division 6: 15 Teams Division 7: 11 Teams Division 8: 17 Teams. 26 First Team members also scored highly on their ACT: one scored 35, eight scored 34, five scored 33, nine scored 32, and three scored 31. Twenty-two of the 25 First Team members have a 4.0 GPA, or better. The average GPA for the First Team is 3.996. The top four teams in each division will receive plaques honoring their achievements as academic all-state teams. (Divisions are based on enrollment statistics provided by the nominating coaches.) 2013 Academic All-State Individual First Team Scholar/Athlete School Coach DIVISION 1 DIVISION 2 DIVISION 4 DIVISION 6 Cade Butch Holt Al Slamer Walled Lake Western...... 3.980 Lowell...... 3.994 Cadillac...... 3.960 Manchester...... 3.872 Kanon Dean Lowell Noel Dean Grand Ledge...... 3.957 DeLaSalle...... 3.953 Yale...... 3.921 Schoolcraft...... 3.860 Lance Frahm Frankenmuth Philip Martin Romeo...... 3.950 Pinckney...... 3.940 Holland Christian...... 3.893 Montrose...... 3.793 Jacob Gajdzik Rochester Hills Stoney Creek Brad Zube Walled Lake Northern...... 3.950 Flushing...... 3.873 Spring Lake ...... 3.880 Ithaca...... 3.780 Stephen Garrity Warren DeLaSalle Paul Verska G.P. South...... 3.940 Caledonia...... 3.850 Otsego...... 3.850 Montague...... 3.730 Joel Jepson Coldwater Jeff Schorfhaar Lake Orion...... 3.940 Fenton...... 3.839 Escanaba...... 3.840 Glen Lake...... 3.720 Karl Johnson Grand Haven Mike Farley Dearborn...... 3.934 Holly...... 3.811 North Branch...... 3.815 Negaunee...... 3.670 Nathan Jones Mason Jerry VanHavel Rochester Stoney Creek..... 3.900 Portage Northern...... 3.800 Corunna...... 3.808 Kalamazoo Hackett CC.....3.636 Jonah Kemp Detroit Catholic Central Tom Mach Dearborn...... 3.890 Birmingham Seaholm...... 3.780 Notre Dame Prep...... 3.789 Coldwater...... 3.582 Evan Kueffner Jackson Lumen Christi Herb Brogan Northville...... 3.927 UD Jesuit...... 3.770 Comstock Park...... 3.728 Blissfield...... 3.575 Robert MacDonald Ferndale Ryan Dunlap Grand Haven...... 3.903 Groves...... 3.725 Belding...... 3.720 Morley-Stanwood...... 3.530 Nicholas Martinelli Grosse Ile John Bodnar Ryan Naughton Romeo Jason Couch/Curt Reinas Stoney Creek...... 3.890 G.P. North...... 3.724 GR Catholic Central...... 3.710 Reese...... 3.528 Noah Nicholl Yale Don Smeznik Hartland...... 3.862 Garden City...... 3.720 Marysville...... 3.710 Vassar...... 3.449 Zachary Ozbun Dewitt Rob Zimmerman Rockford...... 3.861 Midland...... 3.712 Dowagiac Union...... 3.670 Vermontville Maple Valley 3.424 Trey Pfeiffer Otsego John Kubiak Detroit Catholic Central..... 3.844 Midland Dow...... 3.682 Ferndale...... 3.637 Kalkaska...... 3.150 Jarrett Reichel Onsted Dan Terryberry Temperance Bedford...... 3.840 GR Northview...... 3.671 Algonac...... 3.623 Aiden Rhynden North Muskegon Michael Belmonte Clarkston...... 3.832 Greenville...... 3.670 Three Rivers...... 3.621 Jason Sammut Romeo Jason Couch/Curt Reinas Walled Lake Central...... 3.830 Mattawan ...... 3.641 Unity Christian...... 3.534 DIVISION 7 Decatur...... 3.830 Jeremy Schupbach Clarkston Everest Collegiate Michael Pruchunicki Howell...... 3.830 Musk. Mona Shores...... 3.620 Cranbrook-Kingswood... 3.357 Kent City...... 3.730 Maxwell Sievers Jenison Todd Kolster West Ottawa...... 3.820 Schwartz Creek...... 3.620 Gavin Uitvlugt Kalkaska Jeremy Wilkinson White Pigeon...... 3.662 Troy...... 3.815 GR Kenowa Hills...... 3.550 Tyler VanderMolen Richland Gull Lake Tim Hiller Lake Michigan Catholic....3.650 Lakeland...... 3.811 Holland...... 3.510 DIVISION 5 Kevin Yang Ann Arbor Huron Craig Jobe Lake City...... 3.560 Anchor Bay...... 3.778 Flint Powers...... 3.950 Aristotle Zervoudakis Grand Rapids Catholic Central James Gallery Charlevoix...... 3.560 Holt...... 3.770 Lansing Catholic...... 3.860 DIVISION 3 Newberry...... 3.550 2013 Academic All-State Individual Second Team Brighton...... 3.760 GR West Catholic...... 3.853 DeWitt...... 3.935 Lawton...... 3.492 Scholar/Athlete School Coach Livonia Stevenson...... 3.758 Clare...... 3.781 St. Clair...... 3.890 Standish-Sterling...... 3.779 Union City...... 3.450 Max Blackburn Milan Jesse Hoskins Chippewa Valley...... 3.750 William Boeschenstein East Grand Rapids Peter Stuursma Wayland Union...... 3.874 Manistee...... 3.750 Suttons Bay...... 3.430 Farmington...... 3.750 Travis Breuker Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills Scott Van Essen East Grand Rapids...... 3.848 Jackson Lumen Christi...... 3.727 M.H. Bishop Foley...... 3.255 Novi...... 3.710 St. John’s...... 3.843 Austin Broda Dowagiac Union Michael Stanger Freeland...... 3.722 Kevin Brownlie St. Charles Jason Dinninger Hudsonville...... 3.624 Stevensville Lakeshore...... 3.833 Almont...... 3.720 DIVISION 8 Bradley Check Lake Orion Chris Bell Fordson...... 3.600 Haslett...... 3.802 Warren Cousino...... 3.600 AA Gabriel Richard...... 3.720 New Lothrop...... 3.950 Sal Ciaravino Grosse Pointe North Frank Sumbera Parma Western...... 3.792 Frankenmuth...... 3.710 Fulton-Middleton...... 3.870 Trevor Coughlin Rockford Ralph Munger Dexter...... 3.581 SC Lake Shore...... 3.773 Carmen-Ainsworth...... 3.393 Hopkins...... 3.691 Beal City...... 3.860 Carmine Finellie Hartland Brian Savage Richland Gull Lake...... 3.766 Birch Run...... 3.638 MI Lutheran Seminary...... 3.830 Nathan Fisher Midland Eric Methner GR Christian...... 3.750 Millington...... 3.630 Mt. P. Sacred Heart...... 3.820 Keefer Johnson Grand Ledge Matt Bird Tyler Johnson Detroit U of D Jesuit Oscar Olejniczak BC Harper Creek...... 3.710 Kingsley...... 3.620 Lake Linden-Hubbel...... 3.720 St. Joseph...... 3.702 Grant...... 3.540 Rami Kadouh Dearborn John Powell Muskegon CC...... 3.713 John Kaufmann Hemlock Bruce Bendix Hamilton...... 3.689 Stanton Cntrl Montcalm..3.434 Central Lake/Ellsworth.....3.690 Aaron Lasecki Sault Ste. Marie Scott Menard Sparta...... 3.680 Parchment...... 3.177 Johannesburg Lewiston... 3.689 Byron Center...... 3.648 Josiah Lopez-Wild Traverse City Central Tom Passinault Muskegon Oakridge...... 3.086 Climax Scotts...... 3.664 Theodore Lossing Riverview Jeff Stergalas Zeeland East...... 3.632 Mendon...... 3.660 Colin Meacham Millington Roger Bearss Forest Hills Eastern...... 3.623 Everest Collegiate...... 3.600 Benjamin Miller St. Clair Bill Nesbitt, II Forest Hills Northern...... 3.620 Lawrence...... 3.583 Stephen Redding Madison Heights Bishop Foley Sean Cobb Plaques must be Jackson Northwest...... 3.609 Frankfort...... 3.580 Conner Roach Warren Cousino Mike Powell picked up at the Ionia...... 3.551 Baldwin...... 3.475 Chase Ross Flint Powers Catholic Bob Buckel Bay City John Glenn...... 3.540 Vestaburg...... 3.370 Stephen Schulte Manistee Tod Miller Kalamazoo Clinic. Brandon VanWert Kent City Tom Krueger St. Ignace-LaSalle...... 2.953 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 16 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 17

Notes What Level Are You 2013 Academic All-State Individual Honorable Mention Playoff Balls Geoff Stewart, Big Rapids MHSAA has signed a new contract for football playoff balls. Af- If you intend to BE the best, you need to DO your ter four years of mandating Rawlings balls, the official - required SCHOLAR SCHOLAR bst. You need to have a plan for everything you do, balls for the 2014 playoff games will be made by... Hoorah - Wil- ATHLETE SCHOOL COACH ATHLETE SCHOOL COACH including your physical fitness. son. Evan Akins Hudsonville Dave Lidgard Hu Lee Farmington John Bechtel There are six diffferent levels as a coach, player or Michael Allen St. Joe Lake MI Catholic Steve Graziano Christian Leeka Holland Andrew Pratley Playoff Proposal to be Resubmitted person that you can strive to be. Noah Allen Sterling Heights Parkway Christian Todd Francis Ryan Mergener Portage Central Mick Enders The MHSFCA will bring the same playoff points proposal (add- David Andrusiak Forest Hills Eastern Eddie Ostipow Wesley Meyer Midland Dow Jason Watkins ing strength of schedule bonuses) that we took to the MHSAA You can be: Frank Ardelean Corunna Chad Curtiss Cody Moody Climax-Scotts Kevin Langs Football Rules Committee last February to that group again in Chandler Barense Zeeland East Derek Pennington Brandon Moyer Ypsilanti Lincoln Chris Westfall February 2014. The proposal will not include a requirement for 1. Bad (this is easy) Christopher Barrus Blissfield Adam Schiermeyer Lars Murray Coleman Chad Klopf an arbitrary number of wins, which was added last February by 2. Average (most people are OK with this) Tyler Bergey Lake City Tim Peterson Kyle Nixon Leroy Pine River Terry Martin the MHSAA. 3. Good (the enemy of Great) Sean Berhow Escanaba Jim Hansen Jacob Pardonnet Brighton Cliff Kiefer Understanding the new playoff proposal: 4. Great John Brennan Howell Aaron Metz Philip Pelton Schoolcraft Terry Haas • Divisions will be predetermined and set before the season. 5. Excellent Paul Bringard Memphis Paul Bringard Jacob Pewinski Almont Jeremy Ferman Eight equally distributed divisions of 11 player football divi- 6. Elite Chase Burton Walled Lake Northern Brett Moore Cody Peyok Reese Bob Saylor sion eligible schools. You need to ask yourself the question WHY? Joshua Bushu Stevensville Lakeshore Denny Dock Douglas Prince, Jr. Clare Kelly Luplow • There will be NO win guarantee to get in. • Why have you chosen to be an educator and/or Jacob Chappell Frankfort Matt Stapleton Kennedy Reed Lawrence Cody Caswell • There are two categories to earn playoff points coach? Daniel Chmielewski Utica Eisenhower Chris Smith Keegun Reimus FreelandK Kevin Townsend 1. Win Points • Why not choose to be the very best you can be Trevor Clausen Wayland Union Jerry Diorio Brendan Rohlfs Chippewa Valley Scott Merchant 2. Points earned based upon the size of your opponent. Derrek Clyde Bay City John Glenn Jeremy Werner Matthew Rose Muskegon Mona Shores Matt Koziak everyday? • Broken in 8 divisions as opposed to 4 classes And. . . Austin Coleman Alma Jeff Ingersoll Mitchell Ryan Hopkins Cody Francis • Strength of Schedule Points • What sacrifices do you need to make to be the best? Alex Cottingham Three Rivers JJ Wagner Jared Shepard Union City Chris Davis * Earn points for wins your opponent has Nicolas Cousineau Monroe St. Mary Catholic Jack Giarmo Chance Sherretz-Hayes Baldwin Doug Bolles * A set number of points if you beat them Do you quit when you get tired? Bradley Davis Livonia Clarenceville Ken Fry Dan Shoop Muskegon Oakridge Cary Harger * A set number of points if you lose to them In football everyone has a “quit” down. You can Tanner Derror Cadillac Jim Webb Ethan Slabaugh St. Clair Shores Lakeshore Tom Iwanicki These numbers are far closer than the current system only go 100% for so many plays before you take a down Tyler Ecker Chelsea Brad Bush Jacob Slominski Northville Matt Ladach • Top 32 teams from each division will make the playoffs off. Compete in everything you do and find a way to win Logan Eckhardt Charlevoix Ron Bindi Hayden Smith Hamilton Chad Miller • Districts will be set up after the season and the 32 teams are when you are tired. Tyler Flores Holly Ryan Culloty Travis Smith Lawton Tony Karsen selected. Jacob Fox Portland Johon Novaro Gavin St. Onge St. Ignace LaSalle Marty Spencer There will be a clinic session, hosted by Tom Barbieri, Andrew Dalton Hard Quincy Robert Evans Doug Stikeleather North Branch Pat Forster Pratley and Greg Vaughn, to explain the proposal and field your Nathan Hawker Dexter Ken Koenig Ryan Stiles Manchester Wes Gall questions. Watch your inbox for time and place! Logan Hipsher Johannesburg-Lewiston Joe Smokevitch Daniel Stuhldreher Kalamazoo Hackett John Blankenship Nathaniel Hohf Marysville Mark Caza Cody Symons New Lothrop Clint Galvas State Coaches of the Year 2013 State Champions & Runners-Up Connor Hubble St. Joseph Gandolf Church George Thayer Central Lake Rob Heeke Tagg Huver Caledonia Steve Uyl Seth Thomey Mio AuSable Jim Gendernalik Division 9 (8 person football) Division 9 (8 person football) Luke Idoni Fenton Jeff Setzke Steven Timm AA Gabriel Richard Brian Lemons Rob McDaniel, Peck High School Peck 67, Rapid River 32 Jacob Ishbia Walled Lake Western Michael Zdebski Justin Trudell GR West Catholic Dan Rohn Division 8 Division 8 Matthew Johnson Fennville Brian Sackett Clay Turner Walled Lake Central Bob Meyer Steve Czerwon. Muskegon Catholic Central Muskegon Catholic Central 35, Beal City 12 Reid Kaminski Clarkston Kurt Richardson Ian Tyler Muskegon Catholic Central Steve Czerwon Division 7 Division 7 Ryan Kapustka Grand Rapids Northview Greg Ganfield Alex Vanderploeg Ithaca Terry Hessbrook Jeff Olson, Ishpeming Ishpeming 22, Detroit Loyola 12 Ryan Knoll Lake Linden-Hubbell Andy Crouch Jacob West Pinckney Jakob Gailitis Cahil Krajniak White Pigeon Joseph Morsaw Alex White Homer Matt Moffett Division 6 Division 6 Anthony Mahler Vermontville-Maple Valley Brian Lincoln Daltan White Flushing Robert Oginsky Terry Hessbrook, Ithaca Ithaca 41, Clinton 22 Seth Malcolm Standish-Sterling Central Paul Walderzak Clayton Wilkey Parchment Wayne Hinton Division 5 Division 5 Jerome Marshall Troy Gary Griffith Conner Wilson HaslettC Charlie Otlewski Joe Noha, Menimonee Grand Rapids West Catholic 27, Menominee 14 Jared McNitt Holland West Ottawa Rory Zegunis McCoy Wondergem Hudsonville Unity Christian Craig Tibbe Braden LaTour Sparta Mike Rivers Chang Zhao Cranbrook-Kingswood Joe D'Angelo Division 4 Division 4 Carter Lee Maple City Glen Lake Jerry Angers Ron Glodich, Marine City High School Marine City 49, GR South Christian 35 Division 3 Division 3 John Shillito, Zeeland West Zeeland West 34, DeWitt 27 Division 2 Division 2 Albert Fracassa, Brother Rice Birmingham Brother Rice 38, Muskegon 21 Division 1 Division 1 Kurt Richardson, Clarkston Clarkston 32, Detroit Catholic Central 14 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 18 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 19 Officials Ratings - The Process Highlights Officials Ratings - The Process Highlights Continued the rating process or a poor rating during a game or con- or crew’s ratings are tabulated over a 3-year period, this is Mark Uyl, MHSAA Assistant Director test, that coach should expect to be penalized immedi- the first step in the selection process when determining s each fall season winds down, there are a number of details that coaches must complete to wrap up ately. Threats of this nature, even in the heat of the battle, what officials and crews will, and will not, work the Finals their season. One task that can often seem like a real chore is rating each official that worked for your are unacceptable and inappropriate. Ratings should be all the way down the opening round of the tournament. school during the season. While some may see this duty as a pain in the neck, this process is critical an exchange between two professionals; not a means of If an official or crew has a poor overall rating over that when it comes time for officials to be assigned during the MHSAA Football tournament. vindictiveness to attempt to get back at someone when 3-year period, it is virtually impossible to get an assign- Let’s start first with the regulation itself. MHSAA Handbook, Regulation II, Section 7 (B) requires schools disagreements appear. It is also important that coaches ment, much less advance, in the MHSAA tournament re- don’t rate an official based on one call or game situation. A gardless of the other criteria used such as rules test score, to rate officials who officiate contests involving their teams in sports for which ratings are maintained. Rat- rating should be submitted for each official based on his or observation reports, experience, tournament history or list ings must be submitted online at MHSAA.com. The following guidelines and definitions are provided to assist her body of work for the entire contest. If one crew mem- of recommended officials from leagues, conferences and member school athletic directors and coaches in rating officials. ber has had a poor game in your opinion, rate that official officials associations. The MHSAA thanks you for your con- Varsity Rating Definitions are considered for tournament assignments based on accordingly but do not punish other crew members if they tinued voice in this process! “1” Excellent — Very good, first class, surpasses all others. their overall rating average over the past three seasons. had nothing to do with those negative situations. Typically, the quality of performance required to offici- This allows the selection committee to get an idea of the I hope this information has provided some of the rea- ate tournament contests in the advanced rounds. level of work from an official or crew over a significant pe- sons why we have rating program along with some tips “2” Above Average — Better than the mean, high quality, riod of time, not just a few games from the previous year. and advice for next year’s rating process. When an official’s better than the accepted level of performance. Typi- cally, the quality of performance required to officiate Tips for Coaches Erie National Wing-T Clinic mid and lower level tournament contests. Friday, Jan. 24th - Saturday, Jan. 25th • Embassy Suites Pittsburgh - International Airport “3” Satisfactory — Adequate, average, a solid perfor- When a coach sits down to begin the process, we suggest Sponsored by Legends Fitness 1-800-770-7781 mance. Typically, the quality of performance required that each official should start out with a “2” rating as the All the Coaches that attended this past January felt that the Embassy Suite was a huge upgrade from the Holiday Inn. It is to officiate seasonal and lower level tournament con- game begins. His or her work during the game could ei- a much better, more professional setting, the rooms are nicer, and the meeting rooms are a little bigger. Everything that tests. ther move that rating up (excellent hustle, people skills or we do, including the Hospitality room will stay intact. The room rates will be $85.00 dollars per night. All of the rooms are 2 “4” Below Average — Deficient, lacking the skills and/or critical correct call) or down (lack of hustle, poor people room suites. They all have a kitchen and family room area. Two queen beds and single bed rooms are available plus all of the knowledge to earn a higher rating. Typically, an official skills, inconsistent judgment, etc.). If the game has no real rooms have a couch that pulls out to a double bed with a quality mattress. So even the king bed rooms are actually doubles. issues of any kind, the official most likely deserves to stay Reservations: 412-269-9070 or 800-embassy (362-2779) who would benefit from training and education. Erie National Wing-T Clinic Registration Form 2013 “5” Unsatisfactory — Not desirable, definite improvement at the “2” rating level where he/she started. When ana- We are expecting over 500 Wing-T Coaches this year. The hotel lyzing all football ratings currently submitted, this is the will fill up fast (It filled up early last year), so if you are interested, www.nationalwingtclinic.com required. Typically, a performance that lacks accepted mechanics, has limited knowledge of the rules, dem- most often given rating by coaches. please call the hotel and get your reservations in as soon as possible. See the Website for all of the updates. School Name: ______onstrates weak people skills. Requires written narra- Another key reminder is to NOT rate officials imme- Questions and to get the most updated info: www.national- Contact Name: ______tive from the school that is shared with the official to diately following the event. Allow time to “cool down” af- ter the game, and allow other games to be played before wingtclinic.com and/or call: 814-824-2269 or E-mail: therman@ School Address:______facilitate a professional exchange of information for mercyhurst.edu improvement. rating those officials so you have a means of comparison Street:______before submitting those ratings. Video review can often Speaker Levels: A = Advanced, Y/A = Relative to High School and Youth City:______Coaches. Y = More relative to Youth Coaches bring objectivity in assessing the true performance of the State:______What Information Does the Official Receive? officials. A Bruce Cobliegh, Game Planning & Coaching the Multiple Hybrid Wing-T Jet/ Rocket Offense Zip Code:______Following each season, the MHSAA tabulates the rating Ratings are the starting point for all tournament officiat- A Jeff Herron, Former Camden County Georgia, Traditional & Shot Telephone No:______average for each official. An official can see how many rat- ing selection committees; ratings submitted by schools Gun Wing-T Fax Number:______ings in each category has been submitted (the number of are critically important for officials when deciding who A Dewayne Alexander, Multiple ways of running your Wing-T Offense 1 ratings, 2 ratings, etc) along with a summary of any ar- does, and who does not, receive officiating invitations for from Under Center and from the Gun Email Address: ______eas for improvement submitted by schools. When a school MHSAA tournament events. Ratings need to objectively A Rich Erdelyi, New Innovations with the Wing-T Payment Information: A Rick Darlington, Single Wing, Wing-T submits a rating of 1-4, those ratings remain completely submitted by schools after stepping back and consider- Pre-Registration cost per coach:...... $85.00 Y/A Gerry Gallagher, RB Fundamentals and Traditional Wing-T Topics anonymous and confidential. In other words, officials can ing where the official being rated “fits” when being com- Onsite Registration per coach:...... $95.00 see a list of schools in alphabetical order that submitted pared with all other officials observed in that sport. Y/A Tom Herman, Wing-T Offensive Line Technique and Blocking the Traditional + Jet/Rocket Wing-T Offense Check Enclosed. Make checks payable to: Tom Herman (National a rating during that season, but they are not told what Know that should a coach threaten an official with Y/A Dave McDonald, Will definitely speak this year for 3 Hours, No Wing-T Clinic) school submitted which particular rating. The only time Huddle Wing-T From the GUN and From Under Center the information provided by a school via the rating pro- Y/A Don Smolyn, Traditional to Contemporary Wing-T Topics Purchase Order, PO # ______

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For tournament selection purposes, officials and crews Y Ray Olsen, Youth Football Youth Wing-T, O/Line & Jet Wing-T TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED = ______Offense Include names of each coach you are registering. Y/A Legends Fitness, Developing a Quality High School Strength Pro- gram for all Positions. December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 20 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 21 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 22 December 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 23 Glazier Clinics - An Emphasis on Education Lifetime Membership By Lindy Keffer, Glazier Football Clinics

It’s no secret that coaching and teaching go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re walking a class through a new algebra Qualifications concept or drilling a new skill on the football field, you’re always thinking about how to teach more effectively. You *You must meet all FOUR!

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City, State ZIP+4______A recent survey showed that 69 percent of coaches at the Glazier Clinics are full-time educators. What’s more, football 2. Previously a MHSFCA coaches, on the whole, are an educated group of folks. In the same attendee survey, 48 percent of respondents had Phone (H)______Member. earned graduate degrees and an additional 36 percent had earned bachelor’s degrees. e-mail______3. Retired from coaching. School Where Last Coached______Football coaches, like most teachers, understand that to teach well, we must keep learning ourselves. It’s this value Total Years Football Coaching______that fuels the Glazier Clinics. 4. Pay a one-time fee of Send to: Steve Wilson $100 3010 Elm St. How Can Glazier Clinics Help You? Fruitport, MI 49415

Since 2010, Glazier Clinics has partnered with MHSFCA to provide the best in football education. We think our priorities in creating the clinics will perfectly match your priorities for improving as a coach: 1) A Wide Variety of Topics: You learn best when what you’re studying is pertinent to your specific needs as a MHSFCA coach. With more than 100 topics per clinic and up to seven sessions to choose from each hour, you can be sure to find a whole weekend’s worth of content that actually meets your needs. Membership 2) Depth: Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced coach, there are sessions at the Glazier Clinics for you. Also, the clinic schedules are arranged around three-hour time blocks so that speakers can achieve adequate depth for Benefits you to really learn. 3) Practical content: Every coach knows the value of motivating players emotionally. But emotion alone doesn’t Did you know that: get you very far. To win, you’ve got to have—and teach—an effective plan. Founding Coach Frank Glazier’s legacy One of the benefits of MHSFCA was to build the Glazier Clinics around the actual Xs and Os of football. We invite winning coaches to share their membership is liability insurance schemes and strategies with you so you can impart them to your players. through the MHSCA and NOCAD.

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Glazier Clinics will provide two Michigan Clinics in 2014 to help you prepare for a winning season. We’ll be in Detroit February 13-15 and in Grand Rapids February 21-23. Speakers at these clinics include coaches from the Detroit Lions, the University of Iowa, Michigan State University, Duke University, Northwestern University, the University of Minne- sota, the New York Giants, and many more. Besides the Michigan Glazier clinics, other regional Glazier clinics include Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Glazier Clinics offers several options for clinic registration. The Staff Season Pass ($369) offers you the most value by allowing all of your coaches to attend any or all of the 34 clinics in 2014, and access thousands of pages of football resources at Glazier Clinic Online. MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL PRSRT STD U. S. POSTAGE FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION PAID PERMIT #10 39 Judd Rd. 48185 Milan, MI 48160

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Send to: Steve Wilson 3010 Elm St. AFCA Fruitport, MI 49415 The MHSFCA encourages you to also become a member of the national Joint MHSFCA/MHSCA/NHSCA ($25) No longer coaching professional organization for football coaches, the American Football Coaches Name______Association. School______Find out more and join online at: AFCA.com School Address (Street)______

School Address (City, St. Zip)______Newsletter Delivery Member Newsletters are available on- Position______Total Years Coaching______line only uNLESS you tell us that you cannot access the internet to read or Home Address (Street)______print the newsletter. If we have your email address, we Home Address (City, St. ZIP+4)______will notify you when the current news- Phone (H)______letter is available online at: MHSFCA.com E-mail______Date______Contact Bob Rowe with your Membership runs September - August email address: MembershipM- MHSFCA Clinic Registration includes membership starting the following September. [email protected] MHSCA/NOCAD insurance coverage coincides with your membership term.