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10-16-11

Grandville Football Weekly Recap

Thank You

To the Grandville and Jenison communities for coming together for a great cause.  Together, we shattered the goal of raising $10,000 dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project.  Not only did we honor soldiers, vets and the United States of America with our play, we presented honorary jerseys to family and friends of soldiers and we raised over $23,000 dollars for people we don’t even know.  The lessons taught to our young people through events like this are exactly what the high school experience is all about….preparing our young people for the next level by instilling one of life’s greatest values…Servant Leadership.  Giving to others and sacrificing oneself for the total benefit of another is the greatest gift of love one human can give to our fellow man.

The homecoming game and this season have not gone as planned for the Bulldogs, but the life lessons learned so far are incredible.  To watch young men fight, battle to the end and respond to adversity; and still be UNIFIED is Awesome!  The final challenge is to FINISH.

Finish what you start.

This week:  Muskegon

Monday:  Lift 2:50, Practice 3:30-6:00 and SF meeting to follow

Tuesday: Practice 3-6

Wednesday: Lifting at 2:50 and Varsity Practice 3:30 - 6

Team Dinner in the Café starting at 6:30 Pizza

Thursday: Pre-game practice 3-6

Frosh/JV Home vs. Muskegon

Friday: Varsity @ Muskegon and Equipment turn in after game.  Plan to be there later into the evening. 

Saturday:  Breakfast at 8is in the HS cafeteria.  Breakfast catered by Big Boy.  Film at 9am and locker room/equipment clean out to follow.  Plan on being at the field house/school until 11am.

10-9-11

Grandville Football Weekly Recap

Big week ahead for the Bulldogs

Many great activities planned for the student body, the players and the community.  Make memories this week and remember that we only get one shot at life.  Live it to the fullest and enjoy… Homecoming.

The focus this week is Homecoming, but it is also the Wounded Warrior Project game.  We will be honoring those who have served and been injured fighting for one of the greatest gifts on the planet...FREEDOM.

Please enjoy all that is happening this week, be focused on the task at hand on Friday night, but also remember those who have given so much for you to be able to play this great game. 

Give of yourself for the total benefit of others, just like a soldier.

“Never look at, touch or address another person in a way that would make them feel small.  Then and only then are you showing…“Genshai.”

                                                  ~ Kevin Hall

This week:  HOMECOMING VS. JENISON

Monday:  Lift 2:50,  Practice 3:30-6:00 and SF meeting to follow

Tuesday: Practice 3-6

Wednesday: Lifting at 2:50 and Varsity Practice 3:30 - 6

Team Dinner in the Café starting at 6:30 - provided by Olive Garden/Dutch Bakery

Thursday: Pre-game practice 3-6

Frosh/JV @ Jenison

Friday: Varsity Homecoming vs. Jenison

9-25-11

Grandville Football Weekly Recap

West Ottawa

Tough loss for the Bulldogs.   As coaches, we appreciate the effort of the boys who never quit and kept fighting until the end.   This past week and this season have not gone as planned and the players and coaches realize that each week, the battles of the OK-Red Conference, are going to be arduous.  Our job as coaches is to prepare the boys for battle and the boys are to execute the plan; that did not happen Friday.  Mistakes were made; growth occurred on each play, but getting over the hump is proving to be more difficult than what was planned. 

We will go back to basic and as we come down the backstretch of the season, we hope to bring back players who have been injured, add some new faces to the mix and finish with Bulldog Pride.

“It is never as good as it seems or as bad as it seems.  You are what your response is.”

                                                  ~ Bobby Bowden

This week:  Grand Haven

Monday:  Lift 2:50  Practice 3:30-6:00 and SF meeting to follow

Tuesday: Practice 3-6

Wednesday: Lifting at 2:50 and Varsity Practice 3:30 - 6

Team Dinner in the Café starting at 6:30

Thursday: Pre-game practice 3-6

Frosh/JV home vs. Grand Haven

Friday: Varsity vs. Grand Haven 7pm

Saturday:  Film at 8:30 and Brunch 11am

9-14-11

Grandville Football Weekly Recap

Game Three

What a game.  I was so proud of our boys and our staff.  The product that was on the field Friday night gave me an even deeper sense of focus in turning this thing around.  The football players at Grandville have Heart, Will and they want success.  There are no moral victories in football, but that display of fight and grit by our players made me, once again, proud to be a Bulldog.  We were aggressive, we were physical and we were tough; all the components of those who respond to adversity.  The weak lay down. 

That is the fight that I know is in all of us.  Sure we are disappointed, and we should be; but we can not settle for that result.  We must commit to change and getting better each rep, play, down, series, quarter, half, game, day, week, month, and year. 

“You get better each day or you get worse.  You control your own result.  Excellence does not just happen…It is a choice you make each day, each moment.  Don’t be average…it is too easy.  Look around, everyone is average.  Who wants to be average?”

                                                         ~ Bo Schembechler

This week:

Monday:  Lift, Practice 3-6 + SF Meeting

Tuesday: practice 3-6 + Sticker party

Wednesday: Lift, Practice 3-6 Team Dinner @ 6:30

Thursday: Practice 3-6

Frosh/JV @ Hudsonville

Friday: Varsity Home vs. Hudsonville 7pm

Saturday:  Film at 8:30 and Brunch @ 10:30 Monelli’s

Best of Luck to the middle school and Rocket level football players this week as they start games in the next generation of Grandville Football.  They will be helping all of us RESTORE TRADITION

U R THE PROGRAM

9-3-11

Grandville Football Weekly Recap

Game Two

We would like to give credit to Ottawa Hills and Coach Ruffin.  They have some skilled players who presented unique challenges for the Bulldogs.  The focus for the week was to Respond to the adversity of game one…for the Bulldogs this week, we did respond, but fell short.  After discussion with our team leadership group, following film on Friday; much discussion focused on how “close” the team is to getting over the hump.  The same thought is shared by the coaching staff and as we move forward, we will continue to do what we have to get to the next level.  We will be RELENTLESS in our work, preparation and belief in the system and the players.

Players:  Stay positive and remember that there will be many detractors and those who want to pull you down. 

Your family, your true friends and your coaches love you and only want the best for you. 

Enjoy the ride and make memories.

“When all is said and done, the people who truly care about you will give of themselves for your total benefit.   Those who don’t will find fault in you and your supporters.  Those around you will point fingers and attempt to bring you to your knees.  Take the Road Less Traveled and RISE ABOVE.”

                                                     ~ M. SCOTT PECK

This week:  (Holiday/School Week)

Monday:  Practice 5 - dark

Tuesday: practice 3-6 w/Special Forces Meeting after.

Wednesday: Lifting at 2:50 and Varsity Practice 3:30 - 6

Right after 6^th hour, you will change and get to the weight room.  Coach Gritter will run the workout and then you will go to the field house.

Thursday: Pre-game practice 3-6

Frosh/JV home vs. EK

Friday: Varsity vs. EK at EK 7pm

Saturday:  Film and Practice

8-27-11

Grandville Football Weekly Recap

Game One

After months of work, sacrifice and effort preparing for the season opener, the Bulldogs fell short of their goal Friday night.  As coaches, we are proud of the players for their fight and for the drive to finish the game.  Offensively we could not establish a rhythm and could not keep our defense off the field.  Defensively, we were tired….game shape comes in time, but our defense was on the field way too long and was put in a tough position to carry the team.  Special teams were highlighted by our punting/quick kick units who helped to create huge changes in field position. 

We will not look back.  Similar to the new Tradition in Grandville Football, we will lick our wounds, and put the past behind us.

One Focus…Ottawa Hills

“The true measure of a man is his response to adversity and trial, everyone can make it through the easy times, but how will you respond when you are down.”

                                                     ~ Rudy Giuliani

This week:  (Short Week)

Monday:  Practice 3-6 and Special Forces meeting after

Tuesday: practice 3-6 and program team dinner at 6:30

Wednesday: Varsity Practice 3-6

JV game vs. Plainwell @ Plainwell starting at 6:30

Freshman game at Houseman Field vs. OH @ 6:30

Thursday: Varsity home opener at 7pm

Vs. Ottawa Hills

Friday: Varsity team breakfast at Woody’s Press Box 8am

Film from 9-10:30 and workout to follow

Saturday and Sunday OFF

Monday: Labor Day.  Varsity Practice 5-Dark

JV/Freshman teams check with your coach for practice times

8-14-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU…

To all those players in the program that volunteered for the millennium triathlon this past week.  Jim Connor, director of the event, said that our boys did a top notch job and we should be proud of their efforts to give back to the community.  We know we have great kids in our program and we will continue to offer them opportunities to give back to others. 

U R THE PROGRAM

This week:  (Busy one)

Monday:          Training Camp 4-8pm

Tuesday:        Training Camp 4-8pm and Dawg Cards are due.      (7 sold by each player)

Wednesday:          Training camp as usual 4-8pm + varsity team dinner to help raise money  for for the DeVries family at BW3 on Alpine after practice.  Please plan to attend.

Thursday:    Varsity Scrimmage @ home – Noon       FR/JV Scrimmage at Caledonia  3pm

Friday:    Varsity film @ 9am + practice       Freshman/JV players see your coach for practice times

Saturday:  Varsity Special Forces practice 9-10:30 and….

Program Picture Day -11:00am at Bulldog Stadium. 

 8-8-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU…

To all those Grandville Community members, district staff, Bulldog families, players, coaches and Bulldog Football Supporters….Thank you.  Thanks for all your support as we kick off 2K11. None of this would be possible without you.

U R THE PROGRAM

The season starts this week with training camp from       4-8pm on Aug. 8^th.

All players, at all levels, will need to turn in a completed physical form and pay the fee to the athletic office to be issued a PINK SLIP.  That slip will allow you to practice with the team.

Restoring Tradition is our focus for the 2K11 season Today and in the weeks to come, we will see what our boys are made of.

“Football is not easy, if it were, everyone would do it.”

No more talk, no more hype, no more waiting…

BULLDOG FOOTBALL IS BACK!

7-19-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU…

To all the varsity football players for your help coaching of the Rocket Level Champ Camp this week.  Your offer of time does not go unappreciated. 

We love you guys.  U R THE PROGRAM

Summer Workouts and 7-on-7s

This week’s workout schedule is a bit different than week’s past and it is the last full week of workouts for the summer. 

Monday 6-7:30

Tuesday - Off and no 7 on 7 scheduled

Wednesday 6-7:30

Thursday workout at 4pm and 7 on 7 at 6:30 @ Comstock park…Vans leave at 5:30 (Varsity Only)

Reminders

Mini-Camp Session #2 next week Monday-Thursday

July 25-28 from 4-8pm on the hill

All players in grades 9-12, get your physical form turned in, along with your Pay-To-Play fee to the high school office before Aug. 8^th so you can practice when camp officially opens. 

High school office hours are:

Aug. 3, 4, & 5 from 9-Noon and 1-3pm

Also, Aug. 8^th from 8-noon and 1-3pm

6-26-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU…

To all the Bulldogs who participated in Mini-Camp Session #1 (OTA).  The camp was a huge success and our players and staff came together for a full install of the O, D and SF. 

Thanks to Grandville Public Schools and Mr. Brian Parsons for the financial support and the purchase of new equipment that was used by nearly 130 football players for 4 days.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated and we will put the equipment to good use.        The program appreciates you.

U R THE PROGRAM 

Summer Workouts and 7-on-7s

Summer workouts for players at all levels begin this Monday June 27^th and continue throughout the summer on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 6-7:30 pm.  We will meet to get warmed up on the field behind the stadium bleachers; next to the gym entrance. 

After warm-ups, Varsity will lift and the lower level groups will SAQ.  Half way through the night, the groups will switch locations.

Varsity and Frosh 7-on-7 will be held this week Tuesday and Thursday at Bulldog Stadium vs. Creston starting at 7:30.  All players are to report at 7pm for warm-ups. 

All players should wear their spirit pack gear.

6-17-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU…

To all the Bulldogs who participated in the first ever Bulldog Combine.  The combine was a huge success with hundreds of athletes testing their speed, agility, quickness, strength and endurance.  Your efforts were appreciated and now that you have your scores and rankings, you have something to shoot for and you have areas to improve.

Thanks Coach K.  You and MVP did a great job for the Bulldog Football Program.
We appreciate you and your efforts

Mini-Camp Session #1

All football players are reminded that we will start our first mini-camp on Monday June 20^th at 4pm sharp.  All players should get registered at the Community Education office.  Please be prepared with cleats, tennis shoes, athletic clothing and a sack lunch/dinner.  There will be a 20 minute break each day for dinner. 

Drink lots of water leading up to the camp and throughout the summer months. 

The temps are supposed to rise.

All players should meet in the hallway in front of the main gym. 

Varsity will get helmets at 4pm and the JV and Frosh will meet in the hall to get instruction from thier coaches. 

6-12-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU

To all the Bulldogs who came out Saturday to our first ever Special Forces Skills Camp.  Players in grades 7-12 punted, kicked, snapped, held and worked together to refine their skills in the kicking game.

At Grandville, Special Teams is called…

Special Forces

Only elite members of the Freshman, JV and Varsity teams will make up the…

 Special Forces Units

Freshman, JV and Varsity Players:

BULLDOG COMBINE

On Monday June 13, Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16, the Bulldog football program will be conducting the first Bulldog Combine to electronically test athletes in the 10 and 40 yard dash, pro-shuttle run, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press, dead lift, squat and mile run. 

This is a free event and is sponsored in part by…

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6-5-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU

To all the football players who have been attending the spring workouts:  Your effort is greatly appreciated and as we look to summer, we expect that your attendance will continue.  Please check the summer calendar posted on our website for details, dates and times for football related events.  Don’t miss it!

U R THE PROGRAM

Freshman, JV and Varsity Players:

The last spring workout will be held on Monday June 6^th.  There will not be lifting on Wednesday and Friday of this coming week, so that our student-athletes can prepare to dominate their final exams.

  After Monday’s workout session, helmets will be given out to those players registered for any summer college football camps. 

BULLDOG COMBINE

On Monday June 13, Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16, the Bulldog football program will be conducting the first Bulldog Combine to electronically test athletes in the 10 and 40 yard dash, pro-shuttle run, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press, dead lift, squat and mile run. 

This is a free event and is sponsored in part by…

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5-19-11

Grandville Football Happenings

THANK YOU

The football program would like to say Thank You so very much to the football family members who attended the 100 Days Out Event.  The support from the community was greatly appreciated.  The coaches and the football staff look forward to creating wonderful memories with the student-athletes who play Bulldog Football. 

U R THE PROGRAM

Varsity Players:

Please plan ahead for next week’s pep rally schedule.  Tuesday we will be at Cummings and on Thursday we will be at South.  Please arrive by 3pm with your jersey and black shorts/pants.

THANK YOU

We would like to say Thank You to the 30+ Varsity football players who attended the volunteer opportunity Saturday May 14^th for the 5/3 River Bank Run Grandville Spirit Station.  It says a ton about the young men in the program who got up early on a Saturday morning and stood in the rain to cheer on people they didn’t even know.   The Grandville Cheer Team was nice enough to invite us to tag along with their annual tradition and we are thankful they did.  The human spirit that was on display on Saturday morning made me grateful to be a part of the wonderful  happenings in the lives of Grandville Bulldog student-athletes.

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5-15-2011

Grandville Football Happenings

All players:

The 100 Days Out Event is required for all players 9-12 on Monday May 16^th, 6pm in the high school cafeteria.  If you cannot attend, please send a parent or guardian.

Varsity Players:

This week we will NOT have a Tuesday pep rally.  CPLC had to cancel their visit.  Thursday we will be at Central Elementary on Prairie St.  Please arrive by 3pm with your jersey and black shorts/pants.

THANK YOU

We would like to say Thank You to the 30+ Varsity football players who attended the volunteer opportunity Saturday May 14^th for the 5/3 River Bank Run Grandville Spirit Station.  It says a ton about the young men in the program to got up early on a Saturday morning and stood in the rain to cheer on people they didn’t even know.   The Grandville Cheer Team was nice enough to invite us to tag along with their annual tradition and we are thankful they did.  The human spirit that was on display on Saturday morning made me grateful to be a part of the wonderful  happenings in the lives of Grandville Bulldog student-athletes.

NO LIFTING

The weight room will be closed Monday to prepare for the 100 Days Out Football Event

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5-8-11

Important Dates and Upcoming Events

ü     All players:  The 100 Days Out Event is required for all players 9-12 on Monday May 16^th, 6pm in the high school cafeteria.  If you cannot attend, please send a parent or guardian.

ü     Varsity Players:  This week we will visit West and East Elementary Schools for a pep rally.  3pm at each school.  West = Tuesday and East = Thursday

ü     Varsity Players:  Saturday May 14^th is our volunteer experience with the 5/3 River Bank Run.  Please meet at Indian Mounds Rd. by the Riverboat.  Arrive between 7:30-8am.  Wear your jersey and black shorts or pants.  Dress for the weather.  Event will go on rain or shine.  Breakfast will be served

Buffalo Wild Wings after the

5/3 River Bank Run

44^th st. in Grandville/Wyoming

Bring your own spending money