Inside - Michigan High School Football Coaches Association

Volume 19, No. 4
SERVING MICHIGAN'S COACHES
December Recruiting Night
Events Continue to Grow
December 2015
Inside:
Important Dates .............................2
Region Contacts .............................2
Newsletter Delivery .......................3
Matt King, Outside Linebackers Coach at Olivet College,
describes the program at the
MIAA school for a group of
prospects at the Carman
Ainsworth Recruiting Night,
Tuesday, December 8.
Glazier Clinic .................................5
Regional Coach of Year Voting ......6
Regional Directors Duties .............7
Kids Should Play Football ..............7
All Star Game ................................8
Quick Lane Bowl ............................8
Academic All State Teams .............9
Academic All State Individual .....10
he MHSFCA finished its December Recruiting Nights with the
“Night” at Walled Lake Western on Thursday, 10 December. WLW
was the last of nine Recruiting Nights held across Michigan during
the first two weeks of December. The 2015 round of Recruiting
Nights kicked off in Grayling on December first. The Association’s first
“Recruiting Fairs” were held in December of 2011 and drew coaches from
28 colleges and 65 high schools to seven events. This Fall, nine high school
locations saw 127 high school coaches visit 34 colleges. While we didn’t keep
track of prospects attendance in 2011, the number of prospects that attended
the events was just a handful. This year’s Recruiting Nights saw over 530
prospects (and many of their parents) attend the nine events.
The Recruiting Nights are designed to bring high school coaches together
with college coaches in a relaxed, out-of-school atmosphere. In the first part
of the evening, high school coaches seat themselves at cafeteria or library
Assistant Coach Awards ..............12
continued on page 4
Leadership Conference .................18
EXTRA
POINT
Women of the Year Awards ..........12
Reading Awards ...........................12
Leadership Awards .......................12
Regional Coach Awards ...............13
State Coach of the Year ................14
2015 State Champs ......................14
Honorary Awards ........................15
Detroit Lions Coach of the Year ...15
Clinic Registration Form .............17
Wing-T Clinic ..............................20
MHSFCA
Membership runs
January - December
visit: MHSFCA.com
Youth Football Clinic ...................21
Lifetime Membership ...................23
Member Benefits ..........................23
Membership Application..............24
December 2015
MHSFCA
Meetings &
Important Dates
44th Winners Circle Clinic
Lansing Radisson at the Capitol
January 21-23, 2016
2016 Leadership Conference
Lansing Radisson At the Capitol
8 February, 2016
EVEN REGION
Board of Directors Election
Online • January 2016
See page 6
East / West
All Star Game
MHSFCA NEWSLETTER
Michigan High
School Football
Coaches
Association
Winners Circle
Clinic
Lansing Radisson
at the Capitol
January 21 - 23, 2016
Registration form
on Page 5
Online at MHSFCA.com
Saginaw Valley State University
25 June 2015
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DIRECTORS
Region 1
North - Andy Couch, Lake Linden-Hubbell
crouchan@lakelinden.k12.mi.us
East - Fred Bryant, Newberry
fbryant@eup.k12.mi.us
South - John Croze, Calumet
jcroze@clkschools.org
Region 2
Ed Schindler, Elk Rapids
eschindler@rwbaird.com
Greg Vaughn, Traverse City West
gvaughan@gtacs.org
Region 3
Tim Parker, Muskegon Oakridge
tparker@oakridgeschools.org
Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake
jrabideau@springlakeschools.org
Region 4
Doug Haggart, Clare
BigHags@clare.k12.mi.us
Terry Hessbrook
hessbroo@ithacaschools.net
Region 5
Dennis Hopkins, Linden
dhop16@aol.com
Jason McIntyre, Mt. Pleasant
jmcintyre@mtpleasant.edzone.net
Region 6
The MHSFCA NEWSLETTER is the
official publication of the Michigan
High School Football Coaches Association with the expressed aim of keeping Michigan High School football
coaches informed of developments in
their profession.
Cindy Farley, Editor
Cell: (517) 927-4098
Home: (517) 589-5321
Fax (517) 589-5340
PO Box 67
Leslie, MI 49251
email:
cindy.farley@lesliek12.net
MHSFCA
OFFICERS 2015
PRESIDENT
Ed Greenman, Harper Creek
greenmane@harpercreek.net
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT
Brad Bush, Chelsea
bbush@chelsea.k12.mi.us
2ND VICE-PRESIDENT
Drake Wilkins, Madison
dwilkins@madisonschools.k12.mi.us
TREASURER
Grant Fanning, Chelsea
fanningg@salineschools.org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Larry Merx
LarryMerx@gmail.com
Noel Dean, Lowell
ndean@lowellschools.com
Andrew Pratley, Holland
pratleyac@gmail.com
Region 7
Mark Blaesser, Kalamazoo
mblaesser@gulllakecs.org
Matt Stephens, Mattawan
mstephens@mattawanschools.org
Region 8
Lorin Granger, Battle Creek Central
lgranger@allstate.com
Pete Schermerhorn, Portage Northern
pschermerhorn@portageps.org
Region 9
Bret Shrader, Fowlerville
shrader@fvl.k12.mi.us
Matt Bird, Grand Ledge
birdm@glcomets.net
Region 10
Tom Walentowski, Ida
tom.walentowski@dundee.k12.mi.us
Dan Terryberry, Onsted
Dant@Wildcat.Onsted.k12.mi.us
December 2015
DIRECTORS
Region 11
Lenny Dantine, Millington
leonard.dantinne@mcsdistrict.com
Chris Gilliam, Birch Run
CGilliam@birchrun.k12.mi.us
Region 12
Grant Fanning, Chelsea
fanningg@saline.k12.mi.us
Mark Thomas, South Lyon
thomasm@slcs.us
Region 13
Cory Parker, River Rouge
coachparker@gmail.com
Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson
sikorak@comcast.net
Region 14
John Goddard, Royal Oak Shrine
goddard@shrineschools.com
Brian Lemons, Brighton
lemons.brian@gmail.com
Region 15
Andre Harlan, Detroit Southwestern
harlanandre@yahoo.com
Rod Oden, East English Village
roden01@hotmail.com
Region 16
Gary Griffith, Troy
ggriffith2@troy.k12.mi.us
Andy Patterson, Bloomfield Hills Lahser
appatterson1970@gmail.com
Region 17
Jim Sparks, Clawson
jsparks@clawson.k12.mi.us
Patrick Threet, St. Clair Shores Lakeview
pthreet@scslakeview-k12.com
Region 18
Cody Caswell, Lawrence
codycaswell@lawrencetigers.com
Bill Brown, Deckerville
deckervillefb@yahoo.com
*** Region 18 includes all 8-Man football teams.
Even number Regions elected in even years.
Odd number Regions elected in odd years.
MHSFCA NEWSLETTER
Committee Chairs
Page 3
Past Presidents
Academic All State
Al Boydston, Caro
Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson
Dave Driscoll, Jackson Parkside ‘72-’73
Dutch Schrotenboer, Alpena ‘74
Bud Breed, Portage Northern ‘75
Adrenaline Reading Award
Grant Fanning, Chelsea
Ron Holland, North Farmington ‘76
Ivan Muhlenkamp, St. Joseph ‘77
All-Star
Jim Sparks, Clawson
Jeff Smith, East Lansing ‘78
Apparel
Harley Pierce, Sturgis ‘79
Tony Ceccacci, Ortonville-Brandon
Walt Braun, Marysville ‘80
Assistant Coach Award
Jim Ooley, Traverse City ‘81
Pat Maloney, McBain
Tom Fagan, Ypsilanti ‘82
Clinic
Dick Harris, Harrison ‘83
Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake
Arnie
Besonen, Owen-Gage ‘84
Ethics
Wes Wishart, Belleville
Dick Look, Tawas ‘85
Terry Rose, Stevensville-Lakeshore ‘86
Fran Herrington Award
Steve Robb, Tecumseh
Mark Covert, Fenton ‘87
John Dean, Detroit Northern ‘88
Finance
Brad Bush, Chelsea
Dan Lauer, Benton Harbor ‘89
Hall Of Fame
Jim Ahern, Ithaca ‘90
Chuck Ritter, Ann Arbor Pioneer
Tom Moshimer, Plymouth Salem ‘91
Historian
Bob Knight, Portage Central ‘92
Jack Carlson, Holland West Ottawa
Dave Woodcock, Jenison ‘93
Honorary Membership
Dennis Zbozen, Romeo ‘94
Roger Bearss, Millington
Bill Tucker, Flint Powers ‘95
Jim Crowley Award
Larry Rueger, Mona Shores/Fruitport ‘96
Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis
Larry Merx, Ann Arbor Huron ‘97
Leadership
Dave Lawrence, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard
Jack Schugars, Muskegon Oakridge ‘98
Membership
Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis ‘99
Steve Wilson, Fruitport
Tim Klein, Roscommon ‘00
MHSAA Liaison
Keith Froelich, Okemos ‘01
Jack Wallace, Okemos
Jim Clawson, Monroe St. Mary’s Catholic ‘02
MHSCA Liaison
Bob Scheloske, South Lyon ‘03
Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake
Mike Wojda, Alpena ‘04
Newsletter
Pete Coll, Center Line ‘05
Larry Merx, Chelsea
Jim Buttson, Allen Park, ‘06
Parlimentarian
Doug Bess, Battle Creek Central
Al Slamer, Battle Creek Central, ‘07
Playoff
Dave Larkin, Jenison ‘08
Tom Barbieri, Jackson
Brad Grayvold, Norway ‘09
Political Action
Steve Wilson, Frutport ‘10
Eric Redmond - Monroe
Jack Wallace, Fowlerville ‘11
Public Relations
Doug Bess, Battle Creek Central ‘12
John Herrington, Farmington Harrison
Keith Stephens, Southfield Lathrop ‘13
Recruiting
Kelly Luplow, Clare ‘14
Rod Baker, Riverview
Rules
Pete Coll, Center Line
Scholarship
Kelly Luplow, Clare
Youth Football
Scott Farley, Jackson
Web Site
Steve Wilson, Fruitport
NEWSLETTER
Encourages
Contributors
Deadline for Submissions
for March Newsletter
— FEB 15—
Cindy Farley
PO Box 67, Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5321
cindy.farley@lesliek12.net
December 2015
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December Recruiting Night Events
tables and college coaches come to them to get information
on potential prospects and to “network”. Even in years
when a high school may not have a viable prospect for a
particular college, the visit helps to establish a relationship between the coaches, something that’s difficult to do
during the school day. In the second part of the evening,
prospects - freshmen through seniors - and their parents
enter the facility and move between the colleges’ displays,
meeting the college coaches or representatives and filling
out information sheets for those colleges in which they
have an interest. Prospects and parents learn about the
football programs, but also find out about admissions
procedures, costs and financial aid.
The Association thanks the coaches of the nine high
schools who hosted this year’s Recruiting Nights (most
of whom have hosted since the beginning): Tim Sanchez,
Graying; David Janicki, Hartford; David Howes, Escanaba;
Noel Dean, Lowell; Gary Griffith, Troy; Jerry Parker,
Carman Ainsworth; Scott Farley, Jackson; Mark Tyler,
Edsel Ford; Mike Zdebski, Walled Lake Western.
While we still have a lot of high school coaches who
haven’t taken advantage of the Recruiting Nights (for
some the distances are too great or the schedule just
doesn’t work), more and more MHSFCA member coaches
are finding the Recruiting Night experience rewarding
for themselves and especially for their athletes and their
athletes’ parents. We hope this will continue next fall.
December Recruiting Night Locations and
Attendance
High
Prospects
Site
Schools
Colleges *approx
Grayling
14
10
31
Hartford
11
9
32
Escanaba
8
5
34
Lowell
21
14
105
Troy
24
15
62
Carman Ainsworth
23
16
95
Jackson
11
19
52
Edsel Ford
20
26
128
Walled Lk Western
11
19
52
NEXT:
Last spring, in May, the MHSFCA did a pilot Recruiting Night at Edsel Ford High School which drew 10
colleges and 11 high school coaches. Look for a message next April inviting you to attend what we expect
will be an expanded spring recruiting effort.
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continued from page 1
Colleges attending one or more of the
December Recruiting Nights
Adrian College
Albion College
Alma College
Aurora University
Benedictine University
Bluffton College
Concordia University - Ann Arbor
Concordia University - Chicago
Concordia University - Wisconsin
Culver-Stockton College
University of Dayton
University of Findlay
Finlandia University
Heidelberg College
Hillsdale College
Kalamazoo College
Kenyon College
Lakeland College
Manchester College
Northern Michigan University
Northwood University
Notre Dame College
Oberlin College
Ohio Northern University
Olivet College
Rose-Hulman Institute
Siena Heights University
Saginaw Valley State University
The College of Wooster
Trine University
University of Dayton
University of Findlay
University of Mt. Union
Walsh University
Wayne State University
Wisconsin Lutheran College
December 2015
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Glazier Detroit: February 12-14
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Page 5
Glazier Grand Rapids – February 19-21
The partnership between the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association and Glazier Clinics began in 2010 and continues today with three Michigan clinics in 2016, Glazier Detroit, Glazier
Grand Rapids and the MHSFCA clinic in Lansing.
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For a speaker application or recommendation, e-mail Allen Means ameans@glazierclinics.com
December 2015
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MHSFCA Regions & Board Elections - EVEN Regions
egional Directors in EVEN numbered regions will be selected in online elections in January 2016.
If you are interested in running as a director in an EVEN numbered region, you should contact Steve Wilson
by email: swilson.fpt@gmail.com or USPS mail: Steve Wilson, 3010 Elm, Fruitport, MI 49415-9665 to have
your name placed on the ballot. Regions are assigned by conference affiliation and then by geographic
location with some exceptions. Regions are realigned each fall to reflect league changes and (as much as
possible) to equalize the size of each region. All 8-man football teams are now in Region 18.
MHSFCA Regions (# of Schools)
Region 1 (28)
Region 6 (49)
Region 13 (37)
Great Northern U.P. Conference
Great Western Conference
Mid-Eastern Football Conference
Mid-Peninsula Athletic Conference
Ski-Valley Conference
Western Peninsula Athletic Conference
Independent Schools
Rudyard
Sault Ste Marie
Ottawa-Kent Conference - Black
Ottawa-Kent Conference - Blue
Ottawa-Kent Conference - Bronze
Ottawa-Kent Conference - Gold
Ottawa-Kent Conference - Green
Ottawa-Kent Conference - Red
Ottawa-Kent Conference - Silver
Ottawa-Kent Conference - White
Independent Schools
Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian
Downriver League
Huron League
Michigan Metro Athletic Conference - Blue
Michigan Metro Athletic Conference - Red
Western Wayne Athletic Conference- Blue
Western Wayne Athletic Conference- Red
Independent Schools
Detroit Consortium
Region 2 (41)
Big North Conference
Highland Conference
North Star League - Big Dipper
North Star League - Little Dipper
Northern MI Football League - I
Northern MI Football League - II
Ski-Valley Conference
Independent Schools
Cheboygan
Region 3 (33)
Central State Activities Association - Gold
Central State Activities Association - Silver
Lakes-8 Activities Conference
North Western 6 Football League
West Michigan Conference
Independent Schools
Manistee
Muskegon Heights
Region 4 (34)
Jack Pine Conference
Mid-State Athletic Conference
Tri-Valley Conference - Central
Tri-Valley Conference - West
Independent Schools
Bay City John Glenn
Pinconning
Standish-Sterling
Tawas Area
Region 5 (37)
Flint Metro League
Genesee Area Conference - Blue
Genesse Area Conference - Red
Saginaw Valley Association - Blue
Saginaw Valley Association - Red
Independent Schools
Saginaw Nouvel
Region 7 (24)
Berrien-Cass-St. Joseph Conference - Blue
Berrien-Cass-St. Joseph Conference - Red
Berrien-Cass-St. Joseph Conference - White
Wolverine "B" Conference
Region 8 (46)
Big "8" Conference
Interstate Eight Athletic Conference
Southwestern MI Athletic Conference - East
Southwestern MI Athletic Conference - West
Southwestern MI Athletic Conference - Central
Southwestern MI Athletic Conference - Lakeshore
Southwestern MI Athletic Conference - Valley
Region 9 (34)
Capital Area Activities Conference - Blue
Capital Area Activities Conference - Red
Capital Area Activities Conference - White
Central Michigan Athletic Conference
Greater Lansing Athletic Conference
Region 10 (31)
Cascades Conference
Lenawee County Athletic Association
Southern Central Athletic Association
Tri-County Conference
Region 11 (29)
Blue Water Area Conference
Greater Thumb Conference - East
Greater Thumb Conference - West
Tri-Valley Conference - East
Independent Schools
Bay City All Saints
Region 12 (36)
Kensington Lakes Athletic Association - Central
Kensington Lakes Athletic Association - North
Kensington Lakes Athletic Association - South
Kensington Lakes Athletic Association - West
Southeastern Conference - Red
Southeastern Conference - White
Region 14 (28)
Catholic High School League - AA
Catholic League - Central
Catholic League - CD
Michigan Independent Athetic Conference
Independent Football League
Independent Schools
Detroit Westside Christian Academy
Region 15 (23)
Charter School Conference
Detroit Public School League - East Division I
Detroit Public School League - East Division II
Detroit Public School League - West Division I
Detroit Public School League - West Division II
Independent Schools
Detroit Edison
Region 16 (26)
Oakland Activities Assocation - Blue
Oakland Activities Association - Red
Oakland Activities Association - White
Independent Schools
Harper Woods
Detroit Country Day
Region 17 (36)
Macomb Area Conference - Blue
Macomb Area Conference - Bronze
Macomb Area Conference - Gold
Macomb Area Conference - Red
Macomb Area Conference - Silver
Macomb Area Conference - White
Region 18 (8-Man) (43)
Bridge 8-Man Football Alliance
Central Michigan 8-Man Football Conference
Mid-Michigan 8-Man Football League
North Central Thumb 8-Man League
Southern Michigan 8-Man League
West Michigan 8-Man League
Western Upper Peninsula 8-Man Football Conf.
December 2015
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Duties of Regional Directors
I.
Directors are responsible for the management of the
affairs, funds and property of the association.
II.
Directors will promote membership in their region:
A. Secure total membership count for region from
the membership Chair
B. Contact delinquent members urging re-enrollment.
III.
Represent the interests of the Association and his
region at all Association Meetings.
A. Assume the duties relating to the committee
assignment(s) made by the President. Promote
all activities of the MHSFCA in his region
B. At the Summer Meetings, participate in committee
work and bring names of honorary membership
for nomination. Be available to help with whatever
needs to be done to make the MHSFCA All-Star
Game successful.
C. At the Fall meeting, come prepared with Coach
of the Year responsibilities completed.
1. Contact any coach from your region receiving
a Regional Coach of the Year award.
2. Make sure each honored coach is in attendance
at the January clinic for his presentation.
D. Prior to January elections, if running for re-election,
be sure your name has been properly placed on
the ballot. If not seeking re-election, encourage
at least two coaches from your region to run.
E. Attend the MHSFCA Winners Circle Clinic
and be prepared to assume at least one Clinic
responsibility. Bring a gift for a door prize.
IV.
Serve as an active member of whatever committee you were appointed to by the President.
V.
Report to your region all urgent business transacted or discussed as soon as possible. Keep a
record of all expenses incurred in such cases
of necessary communication and submit to the
Executive Director for reimbursement.
VI. Be ethical in all your football relationships so as
to be a model to the coaches in your region.
To have your name placed on the ballot contact
Steve Wilson in writing (email works).
Steve Wilson
33010 Elm
Fruitport, MI 49415-9665
swilson.fpt@gmail.com
Yes, Kids Should Play Football!
Brad Bush, Chelsea High School
eadlines about concussions in football have
the game under attack. The truth is the
game has never been safer. Rules changes,
equipment improvements, and practice and
game rules have made high school football and athletics a great option for young people to play.
Playing high school sports teaches young people
life lessons. Our commitment to keeping youth,
middle school and high school football safe is real.
Many of the things you see in the media are related to
issues that occurred in the NFL in past years. The commitment of the MHSAA and National Federation of
State High School Associations (NFHS) has made high
school football a safe and fun game for young people.
As a football dad, I cannot imagine the high school
experience of my son without the game of football.
If you have concerns about your son or daughter
participating in the game of football, please review the
information included in the links below. If you ever
have questions about football or athletics in general,
please contact your local youth, middle school or high
school coach or the Michigan High School Football
Coaches Association at MHSFCA.com.
It’s Not Just Football Concussion Info.pdf
https://tulane.edu/news/releases/pr_03b142014.cfm
http://www.afca.com/afcafacebook/Center-for-BrainHealth.pdf
SaferThanEver.org.
December 2015
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What was old is new again in 2016!
MHSFCA will be playing an East vs West All Star Game
June 25th 2016 at Saginaw Valley State University.
fter establishing All Star dominance over Ohio
the past two seasons the MHSFCA will be going
back to the East vs. West format for 2016. As we
move forward in planning for the game, you as
coaches should be aware of your responsibilities that will
go a long way to making this year’s game a tremendous
experience for the players, coaches, and football fans from
across the state.
First, and probably most importantly, please check
your emails for the electronic nomination forms that were
sent out the week of December 7th. This year we are not
requiring each All Star team to have a certain number of
players from the classes A, B, C, and D but, instead are
requiring each team to have at least one representative
from each MHSFCA region across the state. The West
team will be made-up players from, Regions 1-9 plus an
8-man player. The East will have players from Regions
10-17 with an 8-man representative as well. The rest of
the 40 man roster will be filled with “at-large” selections
with no more than one player from an individual high
school.
With these new roster requirements it is more important than ever that we get at least one nomination from
each coach across the state. Nominations will be due no
later than January 15th with the final rosters being selected
early in February.
The All Star committee is very excited about the future
of our game and the East-West format. We will be giving
80 deserving players a great experience and at the same
time showcasing everything that is great about high school
football in our state.
2016 All Star Coaches - East West Game:
EAST
Cory Parker, River Rouge
Scott McNitt, Clinton
Tom Milanov, Warren Mott
John Herstein, Farmington Hills Harrison
WEST
Dennis Hopkins, Linden
Dennis Reinhart, Montrose Hill McCloy
Tim Sanchez, Grayling
Matt Koziak, Mona Shores
Quick Lane Bowl
Central Michigan vs. Minnesota
December 28th - 5 pm. on ESPN2
he 2015 Quick Lane Bowl will be played on
Monday, December 28 at 5 PM ET at Ford Field
and televised by ESPN2.
Tickets start at $29 and are available for purchase at www.fordfield.com. Additionally, Detroit
Lions pocket schedules have a Quick Lane Bowl ticket
promotional code.
The Quick Lane Bowl will feature teams from the
Big Ten and ACC. At the end of the college football
season, officials from both conferences will meet with
bowl officials to determine the best possible matchup
and choose their team representatives.
In the inaugural game (2014), the Rutgers University
Scarlet Knights defeated the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, 40-21. Detroit Lions rookie FB Michael
Burton played a prominent role in the victory, helping
courtesy of the Detroit Lions
to pave the way for 340 team rushing yards for Rutgers.
2015 will be the second year of a multiyear agreement
for Ford’s Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center as the title
sponsor of an annual college football bowl game at Ford
Field.
The Detroit Lions are the only NFL team to own,
host and operate a college football bowl game. The team’s
entertainment division, DLI Entertainment, has promoted
multiple large-scale shows and events at Ford Field, including seven consecutive sold-out Kenny Chesney concerts,
Taylor Swift, the 2003 Basketbowl, 2008 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Regionals, 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final
Four and the 2010 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four.
Keep up-to-date on Quick Lane Bowl news at www.
quicklanebowl.com.
December 2015
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2015 Academic All-State Football Teams
143 Teams Were Nominated
Kent Sikora, Gibraltar Carlson, Co-Chair
Al Boydston, Caro, Co-Chair
Division 1: 17 Teams
Division 2: 27 Teams
Division 3: 14 Teams
Division 4: 18 Teams
Division 5: 20 Teams
Division 6: 22 Teams
Division 7: 7 Teams
Division 8: 16 Teams
*8 Man: 2 Teams
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.)
DIVISION 2, cont.
DIVISION 1
DIVISION 7
DIVISION 5
3.574 Brooklyn Col. Cntrl 3.926 New Lothrop
Novi Catholic Cntrl 4.000 Gibraltar Carlson
3.930
3.500 Lansing Catholic
Dearborn
3.996 Southfield
3.804
3.920 Iron Mountain
3.470 Freeland
Northville
3.950 Ypsilanti Lincoln
3.750
3.881 Harbor Springs
Howell
3.940
3.730
Onsted
3.770 Union City
Temperance Bedford 3.930 DIVISION 3
GR West Catholic 3.760 Rview Gabriel Rich. 3.570
3.945 Manistee
Livonia Stevenson 3.920 Chelsea
3.440
3.753 Homer
3.910 Dundee
Rockford
3.884 Edwardsburg
3.434
3.750 Sandusky
O.L.
St.
Mary’s
3.890
Stoney Creek
3.858
Algonac
3.741
3.867 Stockbridge
West Ottawa
3.797 DeWitt
3.740 DIVISION 8
3.847 Frankenmuth
Grand Haven
3.773 Parma Western
3.908
3.718 Muskegon C.C.
3.840 Reed City
Romeo
3.750 St. John’s
Newberry
3.907
3.690
3.790 Ida
Chippewa Valley
3.740 Zeeland East
3.872
3.650 Summerfield
3.787 Clare
Fordson
3.700 Vicksburg
3.833
3.640 Beal City
3.786 Belding
L’Anse Creuse N.
3.684 Haslett
3.620 Johannesburg-Lewis. 3.815
3.760 Grant
Anchor Bay
3.666 Coldwater
3.780
3.591 Whiteford
3.681 Buchanan
Traverse City West 3.631 Trenton
3.582 MI Lutheran Semin. 3.752
3.690 Grayling
Brighton
3.630 Coldwater
3.744
3.850 Harbor Beach
St. Joseph
3.647 Birch Run
3.670
3.502 Fulton-Middleton
Hamilton
3.636 River Rouge
DIVISION 2
3.400 Lk. Linden-Hubbell 3.640
3.613 Muskegon Oak.
Walled Lk. North.
3.970 Linden
3.615
3.378 Climax-Scotts
North Farmington 3.960
Colon
3.530
G.P. South
3.940 DIVISION 4
Everest Collegiate 3.479
DIVISION 6
3.840 T.C. St. Francis
Lowell
3.940 Powers Catholic
4.000 Central Lk/Ellsworth 3.470
3.840 Millington
Brother Rice
3.929 Spring Lake
3.468
3.890 Frankfort
3.840 Ithaca
Birmingham Groves 3.920 Williamston
3.370
3.866 St. Ignace/LaSalle
3.820 Montrose
UD Jesuit
3.910 Marysville
3.860
Flushing
3.888 Holland Christian 3.800 Lake City
3.834 *8-MAN
St.
Clair
3.780
Walled Lk. Western 3.878
Calvin Christian
3.830 Portland St. Patrick 3.928
Fenton
3.873 Forest Hills Eastern 3.770 Montague
3.454
3.820 Deckerville
3.734 Beaverton
Mona Shores
3.870 Notre Dame Prep
3.774
3.732 Clinton
Pinckney
3.870 Chippewa Hills
3.713
Jenison
3.858 Grand Rapids C.C. 3.722 St. Louis
3.700
3.718 Schoolcraft
Holly
3.832 Three Rivers
3.700
3.678 Calumet
Portage Central
3.800 Big Rapids
3.690
3.670 Lawton
Midland Dow
3.796 Comstock Park
3.656
3.640 Pine River
Jackson
3.775 Monroe Jefferson
3.630
3.610 Lakeview
Dexter
3.774 Alma
3.605
Ionia
3.543
Holland
3.750
Morley-Stanwood 3.590
3.530 Maple Cty/Glen Lk 3.583
Traverse City Cntrl 3.739 Otsego
3.520 Charlevoix
Farmington
3.730 Dowagiac Union
3.500
Midland
3.729
St. Charles
3.450
Seaholm
3.720
Elk Rapids
3.442
Portage Northern
3.680
Vassar
3.389
Waterford Kettering 3.617
Quincy
3.360
December 2015
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2015
INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM
Al Boydston, Caro High School
Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson High School
The Academic All-State Committee takes great pride in announcing the 30th MHSFCA Academic All-State Football
Team. Eighteen student-athletes automatically qualified for the First Team this year by scoring 295 or above on our
300 point scale. Fourteen members of the First Team were ranked first in their class. Of the 133 total nominees,
twenty-eight were ranked first in their class. The 24 First Team members also scored highly on their ACT: one
scored 35, four scored 34, seven scored 33, eight scored 32, and three scored 31. Fourteen of the First Team members
have a 4.0 GPA, or better. The average GPA for the First Team is 3.992.
2015 INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ALL-STATE FIRST TEAM
NAME
Evan Ciancio
Alexander Cooke
Lane Corne
Zeth Dean
Jack Eichman
Andrew Fechter
Brian Fedewa
Tanner Hoppman
Nathaniel Jones
Nathaniel Lavery
Nicholas May
Todd Myers
Jakob Nezki
Colton Palmer
Joseph Senecal
Sam Shrift
Jacob Sievers
Nicholas Smentowski
Isaac Smith
Kyle Spahr
Jeremy St. Pierre
Jacob Steenrod
Luke Tholen
Benjamin Turner
SCHOOL
Comstock Park
Zeeland East
Airport
Lowell
Portage Central
Lake City
DeWitt
East Grand Rapids
Muskegon Catholic Central
Jackson
Johannesburg-Lewiston
Climax-Scotts
Manistee
Deckerville
Howell
Traverse City St. Francis
Jenison
Farmington
Schoolcraft
Cedar Springs
Mason
Bedford
Howell
Sterling Heights Parkway Christian
HEAD COACH
Mark Chapman
Derek Pennington
Chad Baas
Noel Dean
Mick Enders
Tim Peterson
Rob Zimmerman
Peter Stuursma
Steve Czerwon
Scott Farley
Joe Smokevitch
Kevin Langs
Tod Miller
Bill Brown
Aaron Metz
Josh Sellers
Steve Uganski
John Bechtel
Terry Haas
Gus Kapolka
Jerry Van Havel
Jeff Wood
Aaron Metz
Rod Sanders
2015 INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM
NAME
Marcus Brinks
Ryan Brown
Caleb Doane
Jorge Dominguez
Mason Dominowski
Eric Engel
Luke Geierman
Trevor Hofman
Nathan Houghteling
Samuel Karel
Noah Laman
Thomas Mahfet
Brandon Penoyer
Benjamin Robertson
SCHOOL
Holland Christian
Haslett
Grant
Clarkston Everest Collegiate
Midland
St. Joseph
Riverview Gabriel Richard
Byron Center
Pinckney
Muskegon Mona Shores
Holland
Macomb Dakota
Brother Rice
Edwardsburg
HEAD COACH
Jim Caserta
Charlie Otlewski
Scott Keelean
Michael Pruchnicki
Eric Methner
Gandalf Church
Thomas Michalsen
Marc Cisco
Jakob Gailitis
Matt Koziak
Andrew Pratley
Mike Giannone
David Sofran
Kevin Bartz
December 2015
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2015 INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ALL-STATE SECOND TEAM, cont.
NAME
Kyler Rubley
Philip Schmitz
Alexander Shaw
Jacob Smith
John Stagier IV
Jelani Taylor
Samuel Tiesworth
Aiden VanLoo
Matthew Zabat
Michael Zlonkevicz IV
SCHOOL
Hamilton
Detroit Catholic Central
Troy Athens
Ithaca
St. Clair
Flint Beecher
Frankfort
Freeland
Stoney Creek
Ida
HEAD COACH
Chad Miller
Thomas Mach
Josh Heppner
Terry Hessbrook
William Nesbitt II
Courtney Hawkins
Matt Stapelton
Kevin Townsend
Brad Zube
Tom Walentowski
2015 Academic All-State Individual Honorable Mention
NAME
SCHOOL
HEAD COACH
Reid Adams
Dowagiac
Michael Stanger
Benjamin Agay
Lk Michigan Catholic Toby Riley
Evan Andrews
Portage Northern
Pete Schermerhorn
Dalton Bailey
Mayville
Mike Campbell
Jerrit Baker
Millington
Roger Bearss II
Javen Barr
Holly
Ryan Culloty
Brevan Bender
Alma
Dan Falor
Tanner Blyly
Three Rivers
JJ Wagner
Alexander Bolstrum Farmington Hills Harrison John Herrington
Preston Boorsma
GR West Catholic
Dan Rohn
Benjamin Boss
Charlevoix
Ron Bindi
Logan Bovee
Birch Run
Chris Gilliam
Tyler Bradfield
Rockford
Ralph Munger
Seth Bruce
Union City
Brandon Bruce
Nathan Bunton
Livonia Stevenson
Randy Micalef
Colton Burke
Gobles
Jim Wiseley
John Camilleri
Walled Lake Western Mike Zdebski
Thomas Carey
Morley Stanwood
Clark Huntey
Jack Clark
Forest Hills Eastern
Eddie Ostipow
Tyler Cochran
Orchard Lk St. Mary's George Porritt
Joey Couture
Beaverton
Aaron Seiser
Sean Cuddy
Grosse Ile
John Bodnar
Troy DeGroot
Calvin Christian
Tom Hochhalter
Camden Dice
Clare
Kelly Luplow
Bradley Drenckpohl
Midland Dow
Jason Watkins
Joshua Dunn
Canton
Tim Baechler
Bryce Dunstan
Flushing
Robert Oginsky
Jared Dymond
Oxford
Bud Rowley
Reily Ellis
Waterford Kettering Shawn Warner
Noah Fiala
Monroe Jefferson
Bruck Pickens
Keegan Frisbie
Vickburg
Tom Marchese
Tucker Gross
Beal City
Brad Gross
Tyler Grosz
Avondale
Steven Deutsch
Michael Hallada
Lakeview
Sean Rinehart
Jacob Headlee
Marine City
Ron Glodich
Nolan Hill
Linden
Dennis Hopkins
Alex Hubbert
Belding
Joe Schwander
John Hull
Williamston
Steve Kersten
Jack Hyrkas
Calumet
John Croze
Fischer Klein
Portland St. Patrick
Patrick Russman
Spencer Knizecky
Mason County Cntrl Scott Briggs
Matthew Komorous
Northville
Matt Ladach
Benjamin Kramer
Gull Lake
Tim VanWormer
NAME
Tate Larson
Arthur Lyons
Austin Marks
Dylan Matulis
Mason McFarland
Nathan McKeown
Jeffrey Mullally
Cedric Mutebi
Nathan Naples
Nathaniel Orlowski
Evan Oswald
Dylan Otolski
Logan Panetta
Chandler Peplinski
Aaron Porter
Michael Preville
Jacob Purman
Daniel Quinn
Connor Rake
Nick Rappley
Mike Redlinger
Luke Reed
Josh Retting
Daniel Sanborn
Ian Shelby
William Shoemaker II
Bret Stermer
Jack Tagget
Austin Thompson
Ryan Truax
Ben Trudgeon
Jay Vallie
Matthew VanHeest
Michael Vanhoeven
Noah VanReesema
Trevor Vergauwen
Nathan Wahr
Joshua Wilk
Noah Winans
Adam Wohlscheid
Jayvin Wolfe
Christian Yatooma
SCHOOL
HEAD COACH
Sandusky
Craig Jacobson
Lake Linden-Hubbell Andy Crouch
Jackson Co. Western Dave Mifsud
Tri County
Phil Butler
Berrien Springs
Tony Scaccia
Hesperia
Aaron Sims
Marine City Card. Mooney Jared Greenia
U of D Jesuit
Oscar Olejniczak
Carrollton
Nathan Wotta
Dexter
Ken Koenig
Harbor Beach
Troy Schelke
Forest Hills Central
Tim Rogers
Coopersville
Jared Hudson
Vassar
Jason Kiss
Ypsilanti Lincoln
Chris Westfall
Anchor Bay
Mike Powell
Flint Powers
Bob Buckel
Garden City
Scott Murray
Whitehall
Tony Sigmon
St. Charles
Jason Dinninger
Brighton
Brian Lemons
Benzie Central
Jason Katt
Livonia Franklin
Chris Kelbert
Lawrence
Cody Caswell
Walled Lake Northern Brett Moore
Forest Area
Brian Mumby
Lawton
Kyle Karsen
Frankenmuth
Phil Martin
Onsted
Dan Terryberry
Romeo
Jason Couch/Curt Reinas
GR Catholic Central
Todd Kolster
Goodrich
Tom Alward
Grand Haven
Jason Duram
Paw Paw
Brad Hessler
Chelsea
Brad Bush
Chippewa Valley
Scott Merchant
Muskegon Oakridge Cary Harger
Warren DeLaSalle
Paul Verska
Quincy
Rob Evans
Bay City John Glenn Jeremy Werner
Fulton
John Lewis
Sterling Heights
Brent Widdows
December 2015
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2015 Assistant Coaches of the Year
Varsity
Name
Ed Couturier
Les Therrian
Mark Blaesser
A.J. Gaideski
David Tooley
Jeff McGinnis
Mike Bouchard
Craig Gable
Mike Sullivan
Yrs at this
School
school
Seaholm
38
St. Ignace
35
Vicksburg
31
Edwardsburg
25
Holly
25
Battle Creek Central 25
Flushing
25
Harper Creek
15
New Lothrop
15
Junior Varsity
Name
Dan Martin
Robert Dillon
Corey Knight
Tim Stiffler
School
Beal City
Jackson
Chelsea
Williamston
Freshman
Name
Brad Knoll
David Marsh
School
Flint Powers
Brighton
Special Assistant
Yrs at this
School
school
Deckerville
22
Onekema/Bear Lake 16
Lawton
15
Name
Lou Garza
Jeff Wisniski
Jim Turner
Women of the Year
Cindy Farley, Leslie HS/Jackson HS
Yrs at this
school
21
21
19
16
Yrs at this
school
30
29
Roberta Myyra, Milan High School
Adrenaline/MHSFCA
Reading Awards
Benzie Central High School
Jackson County Western High School
2015 Steve Spicer Award
Leadership Award
Benzie Central – Head Coach Jason Katts had his players involved in programs that gave 523 hours of service which
included migrant school mentoring and Relay for Life.
Brighton - Head Coach Brian Lemons had his players involved with 10 different leadership projects, including Senior
Serve and Gleaners Food Bank.
Holly High School – Head Coach Ryan Culloty had his players involved in programs that gave 795 hours of service to
their community, which included Big Brother and Bronco Leadership programs.
December 2015
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2015 Regional Coaches of the Year
Div
5
8
Region 11
Jason Joseph Kiss
Craig Jacobson
Vassar
Sandusky High School
6
7
2
6
7
8
Region 12
Tim Baechler
Michael F Zdebski
Chris Kelbert
Brad Bush
Canton
Walled Lake Western
Franklin High School
Chelsea High School
1
2
2
3
Region 3
Monty Price
Reed City High School
Pat Collins
Montague
Aaron Michael Sims Hesperia High School
5
6
7
Region 13
Jamie Grignon
Bob Czarnecki
Corey Parker
Lincoln Park
Trenton High School
River Rouge
2
3
5
Region 4
Kevin Townsend
Terry Hessbrook
MIke Bilina
Freeland High School
Ithaca
Meridian High School
5
6
6
Region 14
Joe D’Angelo
Roderic Sanders
Josh Sawicki
Cranbrook
Parkway Christian
Our Lady of the Lakes
4
8
8
Region 5
Jason Watkins
Ryan Culloty
Bob Buckel
Clint Galvas
H. H. Dow High School
Holly High School
Flint Powers
New Lothrop
2
2
4
7
Region 15
Dale Harvel
Jimmy L. Hill
Det Martin Luther King
2
Det Coll. Prep @ Northwestern 4
Region 6
Marc Cisco
Noel Dean
Craig Tibbe
Eddie Ostipow
John Shillito
Byron Center
Lowell High School
Unity Christian High School
Forest Hills Eastern HS
Zeeland West
2
2
4
4
4
Region 16
Ronald Bellamy
Brendan Flaherty
Christopher Sikora
West Bloomfield High School 1
Birmingham Groves
2
Berkley High School
2
Region 7
Reid McBeth
Dan Purlee
Buchanan High School
Cassopolis High School
5
7
Region 8
Jeffrey Schorfhaar
Jason Stealy
Elliot Uzelac
Shawn Griffith
Coldwater High School
Marshall High School
Benton Harbor High School
Constantine High School
3
3
4
6
Region 9
Matt Bird
Jim Ahern
Jeremy Miller
Grand Ledge High School
Lansing Catholic
Pewamo-Westphalia HS
1
5
7
Region 10
Tom Walentowski
Scott McNitt
Ida High School
Clinton High School
5
6
Region 1
Joe Noha
Marty Spencer
School
Menominee
St. Ignace LaSalle
Region 2
Eric Schugars
David C. Hills
Pat Maloney
Matt Stapleton
Traverse City Central
Boyne City High School
McBain High School
Frankfort High School
Region 17
Curt Rienas/Jason Couch Romeo High
1
Mike Giannone
Macomb Dakota
1
Brent E. Widdows
Sterling Heights High School 2
Region 18
Kevin Bellefeuil
Greg Pietsch
Powers North Central
Posen High School
8-Man
8-Man
December 2015
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MHSFCA
2015 STATE COACH OF
THE YEAR
2015 STATE CHAMPIONS
and RUNNERS-UP
Division 1
Curt Rienas/Jason Couch, Romeo
Division 1
Romeo 41, Detroit Cass Tech 27
Division 2
Dale Harvel, Martin Luther King
Division 2
Detroit Martin Luther King 40, Lowell 38
Division 3
Brad Bush, Chelsea
Division 3
Orchard Lake St Mary’s 29, Chelsea 12
Division 4
Elliott Uzelak, Benton Harbor
Division 4
Zeeland West 40, Flint Powers Catholic 14
Division 5
Corey Parker, River Rouge
Division 5
Grand Rapids West Catholic 40, River Rouge 34
Division 6
Terry Hessbrook, Ithaca
Division 6
Ithaca 27, Clinton 20
Division 7
Jeff Olson, Ishpeming
Division 7
Ishpeming 22, Pewamo-Westphalia 16
Division 8
Steve Czerwon, Muskegon Catholic Central
Division 8
Muskegon Catholic Central 7, Waterford Our Lady 0
Division 9
Kevin Bellefeuil, Powers North Central
Division 9
Powers North Central 58, Battle Creek St. Philip 33
Coach-To-Coach
Mentoring Program
ver had a question about how to do your job as a coach and not know where to turn for an answer? Need the name of
an experienced coach who you could talk to in confidence about answering that question - or solving that problem? The
MHSFCA has initiated a new “mentoring” program that you can turn to for this kind of help. Called Coach-To-Coach,
that is exactly what it is. Experienced coaches who have a long standing relationship with the MHSFCA (Past Presidents,
Regional Directors, Committee Members, etc.) have agreed to have their names and contact information listed at MHSFCA.
com as volunteer mentors. If you have something you need help with, look over the list, contact one (or more) of the Coach-ToCoach volunteers. Each of the volunteers has several years of coaching experience. Get their advice. It’s free and confidential.
Find the list of Coach-To-Coach volunteers at
MHSFCA.com
You must be a member of MHSFCA to access this service.
Join online at MHSFCA.com
December 2015
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2015 Honorary Membership Awards
Denny Keith
Muskegon Orchard
Denny is an absolute life saver for the Muskegon Orchard
View Football program. He has been the equipment manager since 1981 and has never missed a game. He knows
all the logistics for every home and away game and takes
care of all game day prep. He does all the equipment
inventory, water for practice, laundry and too many other
things to list. We at Muskegon Orchard View have been
truly blessed to have a man such as Denny give some
much to our community.
Doug Morgan
Linden
For the past 20 years seasons, Doug has done all of Linden
High Schools scouting for opponents, film breakdown
and has attended all of our football coaches meetings.
Doug spends countless hours beyond demand working
for the Linden High School football program and this has
been a big blessing to the Head Football Coach Dennis
Hopkins. Doug is a Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of
the Purple Heart.
David Phillips
Ida
David Phillips has been on the chain gang at Ida Varsity
Football games for the past 44 years. David began working the chains at Ida high school in the fall of 1971 when
he returned from his time in the service for his country.
Prior to that date, Dave and his father worked the chains
15 years. Dave’s son and grandson have joined him on the
crew and to date Mr. Phillips and his family have volunteered this service to the school and have never received
compensation nor have they ever asked for compensation
Instead they have dedication hard work and loyalty to
the Ida Community.
Pat Threet
Fraser
Pat has been actively involved in high school athletics
since 1991. Pat got involved with the athletic programs
and booster clubs when his children started high school.
Pat has given endless hours serving the booster club and
has devoted months directing and building sets for the
senior all night party. Pat was the leading force in the
planning and installation of new lights for the football
field as well being responsible for securing a golf cart for
making improvements to the baseball and softball fields.
Pat is currently the director of equipment management
for Fraser High School.
DETROIT LIONS
FOOTBALL EDUCATION DIVISION
FORD FIELD 2000 BRUSH STREET, SUITE 200 DETROIT, MI 48826
313-262-2248 www.DetroitLions.com/youthfootball
2015 Detroit Lions/Farm Bureau of Michigan
High School Football Coach of the Year
he Detroit Lions have named John Shillito
of Zeeland West High School the 2015 Farm
Bureau Insurance of Michigan High School
Football Coach of the Year.
Coach Shillito led his Dux to a 40-14 victory over
Flint Powers Catholic on November 27 to win the Division 4 Michigan High School Football State Championship with a 14-0 record. This was Zeeland West’s third
State Championship in five years and their fourth State
Championship in their 11 year school history. During
his tenure as Zeeland West’s head football coach, Shillito
has compiled a 111-22 record (83.5% winning percentage)
and has directed his Dux to the playoffs in nine of those
11 seasons with a playoff record of 29-5 (85.3% winning
percentage).
Currently in his 34th year of coaching, Shillito has
been a head coach for 32 years (Comstock Park- 3 years,
Muskegon Orchard View-14 years, and East Kentwood-4
years). Shillito’s career record is 266-83 (76.2% winning
percentage). He was named a Detroit Lions High School
Football Coach of the Week in 2000 as head coach of East
Kentwood High School. Shillito was also elected to the
Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall
of Fame in 2005.
December 2015
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2016 MHSFCA Clinic Information
New This Year
• STAFF PRICING! Please visit www.mhsfca.com
• Out of State College and High School Speakers
• 6-7 Break Out Sessions
• Lunch Break with the Vendors on Friday
• Special Pricing for Beverages and Food at the
Radisson Hotel
• Friday Morning Breakfast for the first 100 Attendees
• Attend the Awards Banquet on Friday for only
$10.00
• Friday evening President's Reception with more
food and selections
• A packed Speaker List for Saturday Youth Clinic
at the Radisson
Clinic Highlights:
• Thursday Night sessions with registration starting
at 4 PM
• Members get access to a packed speaker list on
Saturday for the Youth Clinic
• Located in the Lobby of the Lansing Center College Recruiting Tables: Share your player
information with Div I - Div III college coaches!
• Excellent arrays of featured speakers and topics that
will help improve all levels of football program.
• Visit our Vendors! Several Vendors from all over
the state can show you the latest, and best
equipment for your football program!
• National Playoff Selection Coach Mark Dantonio
and MSU is our featured speaker Friday morning.
• Friday evening Awards Banquet in the Radisson
Ballroom. This is a first class event honoring our
State Champions and various award winners who
have made a positive impact on our sport. the cost
to attend is $10.00 . Please consider attending and
sharing the awards with your colleagues. Tickets are
available at the registration booth.
• Friday Morning “Kickoff Session” with Div I Head
Coach Mark Dantonio and P.J. Fleck.
• Sessions are designed for the high school coaches
with many presentations being made by our best
high school programs.
• Friday Evening President’s Reception in the Radis
son Ballroom on the 2nd floor. Starting at 10PM,
come and enjoy all the food you can eat and remi
nisce with coaches and friends your season. A cash
bar will be on hand.
• Saturday Morning features a Youth Football clinic
featuring some of our finest speakers. This is avail
able for all of our members to attend. this clinic is
held at the Radisson on the 2nd floor beginning at
8am.
• The Radisson Hotel features unmatched service and
is one of the finest hotels in the region.
• A sincere thank you to the Lansing Center and
Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau and
for their continued support of the MHSFCA.
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1
2
Winne r’s Circle Clinic
January 21-23, 2016
Lansing Center
Cost - $100.00
Early Registration - $90.00
Early Registration Deadlines: By M ail – Must be postmarked by: Dec. 24, 2015 Register Online – Deadline: Jan. 10, 2016 Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Send form and payment to: Steve Wilson 3010 Elm St. Fruitport, MI 49415 Make check out to: MHSFCA Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ___________________ Phone: (________) __________________________________ School: ________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________ Current Coaching Position (Check One) Office Use Only _____ V arsity Head Coach _____Varsity Assist. Coach ______ JV Head Coach _____ JV Assist. Coach _____ Frosh Head Coach _____ Frosh Assist. Coach No of Coaches: _________________ _____ Middle School Head Coach _____ Middle School Assist. Coach _____ Youth Coach Other: ____________________________________________________ Date: _________________ Transaction: _________________ Paid Amount: _________________ Initials: ________________ STAFF REGISTRATION - (Head Coach – Fill in above information)
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Coaching Position: Use the coaching position from the list above (Varsity Assist., JV Head Coach, etc.) Name Email Address Coaching Position December 2015
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MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
Team Leadership Conference 2016
BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP CULTURE
For:
All Michigan high school football coaches and players
Date:
Monday, February 8, 2016
Place:
Lansing Radisson Hotel,
111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, Michigan 48933(517) 267-3442
Purpose:
To provide high school coaches and their players dynamic leadership
skills to enhance their programs
Keynote Speaker: John Bonamego – Head Football Coach – Central Michigan
University
Time:
Registration: 8:00 - 8:45 AM Conference: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Cost:
$40 per person. $50.00 after deadline date. (Coach or Student) Cash
or check only; no phone registrations can be accepted. Registration
includes continental breakfast, lunch, and resource materials.
Registration is limited to 8 people per school. Any combination of
coaches and students to total eight. (Space is limited)
Deadline:
To Register:
Monday, February 1, 2016
Make checks payable to
MHSFCA
and mail to:
Dave Lawrence
6675 Wheeler
Dexter, MI 48130
(269) 341-2960 - Cell
coachdplawrence@charter.net
See Registration Form on Back
December 2015
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Registration Form
MHSFCA Team Leadership Conference 2016
* Please Feel Free to Duplicate Registration Form
*Please Note: There is an 8 person limit per school
COACHES REGISTRATION
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Coach __________________________________
Player __________________________________
School __________________________________
School ______________________Grade_______
Home Address ____________________________
Home Address ____________________________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
Phone ___________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
Coach __________________________________
Player __________________________________
School __________________________________
School ______________________Grade_______
Home Address ____________________________
Home Address ____________________________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
Phone ___________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Player __________________________________
Player __________________________________
School __________________________________
School ______________________Grade_______
Home Address ____________________________
Home Address ____________________________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
Phone ___________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
Player __________________________________
Player __________________________________
School __________________________________
School ______________________Grade_______
Home Address ____________________________
Home Address ____________________________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
City _____________________ Zip ___________
Phone ___________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________
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10th Annual!
2016 Dates
Friday, January 29th and Saturday January 30th
2016 itinerary
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa, Embassy Suites Pittsburgh International Airport 1-800-362-2779
All rooms are 2 room suites with a separate bedroom, living area and kitchen!
We are expecting over 500 Wing-T Coaches this year.
If you are interested please call the hotel and get your
reservations in as soon as possible.
For reservations call 412-269-9070 or toll free at 8010-362-2779.
Embassy Suites Pittsburgh International Airport is accepting reservations now for the 2016 clinic.
Rooms: ONLY $89 a night.
Free Airport shuttle!
Cost: ONLY $85 when you pre-register, for 40 hours of Wing T training!
Cost does not include overnight accommodations.
Onsite registration $95 per coach.
Clinic includes hospitality room and all you can eat breakfast buffet Saturday morning.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Questions or comments? Contact David McDonald
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winner’s circle clinic youth football coaches clinic
saturday january 23rd at the lansing radisson, lansing mi
The MHSFCA and the MYAA have teamed up to bring you a one day clinic dedicated to the youth football coach. It is the
goal of both of these organizations to work together to improve football at all levels and help build successful programs
in the State of Michigan.
With a paid registration to the clinic, you will receive a youth level membership to the Michigan High School Coaches
Association. More details to come regarding membership benefits.
The one day clinic will feature guest speakers and breakout sessions on topics of interest to the youth coach and
programs. Speaker information will be updated regularly up until the clinic. *As an added bonus, youth coaches may
come January 22nd for early registration and attend the final 2 MHSFCA Clinic sessions. (Starting 4:30pm Friday
January 22nd at the Lansing Center)
Register Early! Register by mail with this form or on-line at www.miyaa.org
Registrations by mail or online received by January 13, 2016
Registrations by mail or online after January 14, 2016
.. $30.00
.. $40.00
FULL STAFF DISCOUNT: $250 FOR FULL STAFF OF 10 TO ATTEND YOUTH CLINIC!
CHECKS PAYABLE TO “MYAA”
NAME________________________________________ PHONE________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________ State ____________ Zip____________________
Program Name _________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________________________
Mail registration form with check made payable to: MYAA, 37635 Five Mile Rd, Unit #164, Livonia MI 48154
Online registration available by visiting www.miyaa.org
For more information contact the MYAA via email at info@miyaa.org
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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Qualifications
*You must meet all FOUR!
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Home Address (Street) __________________________________________________________________________
City, State ZIP+4 __________________________________________________________________
Phone (H) ____________________________________________________________________
1. Coached football for
twenty years at any level.
2. Previously a MHSFCA
Member.
e-mail ________________________________________________________________________
School Where Last Coached _____________________________________________________
Total Years Football Coaching ___________________________________________________
Send to: Steve Wilson
3010 Elm St.
Fruitport, MI 49415
MHSFCA
Membership
Benefits
Did you know that:
One of the benefits of MHSFCA
membership is liability insurance
through the MHSCA and NOCAD.
3. Retired from coaching.
4. Pay a one-time fee of
$100
MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
39 Judd Rd.
Milan, MI 48160
PRSRT STD
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #10
48185
When Finished Please Route to:
Superintendent
Assist. Principal
Athletic Director
Monday, December 28
at 5 PM
Ford Field
Televised by ESPN2.
Tickets start at $29 and are
available for purchase at
www.fordfield.com
Membership Application Form
Send to: Steve Wilson
3010 Elm Stret
Fruitport, MI 49415
Join MHSFCA / MHSCA / NHSCA ($30)
Name: __________________________________________
School: __________________________________________
Coaching Position: _____________________
Total Years Coaching: ______
Home Address (Street): _________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________
Phone (H): ___________________________________
AFCA
The MHSFCA encourages you to also
become a member of the national football
professional organization for football
coaches, the American Football Coaches
Association.
Find out more and join online at:
www.AFCA.com
NEWSLETTER DELIVERY
Member Newsletters are available online
only. If we have your email address, we
will notify you when the current newsletter is available online at:
Email: ________________________________________________________________
www.MHSFCA.com
Membership runs January - December
MHSFCA Clinic Registration includes membership.
MHSCA / NOCAD insurance coverage coincides with your membership term.
Contact Steve Wilson with your email
address at: MHSFCA.website@gmail.com