2011 Preseason PreviewSchool Name: Kaiserslautern High School
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Coach: Aaron
J. Scalise
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Assistant
Coaches: Dobber Johnson, John Culbreth, Jim Daniel,
Anthony Butler, Taurean Watkins, and Richard Anthony
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Returning
lettermen: 7 returning varsity players
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Last year’s
record: 2 wins and 4 losses
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Keys to
success: Our Keys to success: are overcoming logistical difficulties and
embracing the opportunities that change provides. We look for our returning upperclassmen to
demonstrate athletic and academic success and provide an excellent example for
our strong group of incoming freshmen and returning sophomores.
Coach's last word: “As a
rebuilding football program under new leadership, we welcome the opportunity to
compete with the established football programs on our schedule.”
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School
Name: Bamberg High School
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Coach: Ethan Engel & David Dickens
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Assistant Coaches
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Returning lettermen: So far 5 (4 juniors & a sophomore)
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Last year’s record: 3-3
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Keys to success: Finding an effective 9
man system & some linemen to complement the athletes
Coach's last word: “New coaches, new division, many new kids. We are sort of quantity
X, but we are excited about building the team & program.”
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School
Name: Baumholder High School
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Coach: Carter
Hollenbeck
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Assistant
Coaches: B.J. Walker, Erik Majorwitz
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Returning lettermen
15 Returning Letter Winners (Including All Europe Defensive Linemen Robert
West)
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Last year’s record
2-3
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Keys to
success: Play Hard, Have Fun, Respect Everyone.
Coach's last word: “We have 7
returning starting defensive players from last season's playoff qualifying team
with 4 or 5 new athletes to replace the departed. A priority for us is to remain healthy in a
league where most teams have twice the amount of players so we have placed
great emphasis on getting bigger, faster and stronger to help prevent injuries.”
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School
Name: International School of Brussels
(ISB)
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Coach: Will
Vreugdenhil
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Assistant
Coaches: Jon Whalen, Michael Ball, Mo Jablonka
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Returning lettermen:
20
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Last year’s
record: 3-4 lost in semi-final to Mannheim.
Coach's last
word: “We can be a very exciting team to watch. Our success will depend on our
team improving throughout the season and new people stepping up to important
roles.”
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School
Name: Vilseck High School
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Coach: Jim Hall
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Assistant Coaches: Eric Mead
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Returning lettermen 22 (8 Seniors, 14 Juniors)
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Last year’s record 1-5
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Keys to success: Being able to do the little things to
improve
Coach's
last word: "We will see how well we gel, we will need linemen again, let’s see if
we have senior leadership this year, and the development of our returning JV Starters."
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School Name: Wiesbaden High School
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Coach: Steven A.
Jewel
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Assistant Coaches:
Jeff Lange, Dan Carr, Carl Johnson
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Returning
lettermen: 10
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Last year’s
record 5-4: Division I runner up
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Keys to success: Developing
several skill positions including the QB, and WR positions on Offense, plus
developing a linebacker corps that was decimated due to graduation last
year.
Coach's
last word: “This should be our last year in flux when it comes to our
population between Division 1 or 2. With Daniel Harris returning for
his senior year, along with the majority of the starting Offensive
line, we should be competitive in either Division 1 or 2.”
School
Name: Ansbach High School
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Coach: Marcus
George
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Assistant
Coaches: Dan Smith, Stephen Choate, Tom Dignan, Mari Paniagua
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Returning
starters: Offense: 4 Defense: 5
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Returning
varsity lettermen: 9 (All-Europe-TJ Propp and-Derrick Flake
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Last year's
record: 5-1 (Division II Quarterfinalist)
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Keys to
success: Returning Offensive starters Mickael Vicente (QB), TJ Propp (OG),
Xavier Jones (TE) and Derrick Flake (WR) could be a solid foundation for the
2011 season. On Defense, TJ Propp (LB), Xavier Jones (LB), Derrick Flake (DB),
Demar Flake (LB) and Matt Phipps (DE) have to be the keys to building a top
defense.
Coach's last word: “A big key
will be the development of many new, inexperienced starters. This was the
biggest turnover for Ansbach in a long time. Much is expected from the
returning starters.”
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School
Name: Vicenza High School
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Coach:
Adam Ridgley
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Assistant
Coaches: Michael James, Eric Torrence, Carl Wilkerson, Daniel Scott, Scott
Clark
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Returning
lettermen: 4
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Last year’s
record: 0-5
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Keys
to success: Minimize turnovers on offense and long runs/passes on defense.
Coach's
last word: "Our seniors have set high goals for themselves and the team this
year. I believe they have the character and physical ability to achieve them.
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School
Name: Lakenheath H.S.
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Mascot: Lancers
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Head Coach: Matthew A. Martinez
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Assistant Coaches: Jon Claunch, Chuck Pope, Fergie Torres,
Fernando Daleccio, Harry Gordon, Heath Parish, Justin Yungvirt, and Tim Miller
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Returning lettermen: 15 (6 Linemen / 9 Backs)
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Last year’s record: 0-6
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Keys to success: Staying healthy and playing smart football.
Coach's
last word: "We
have a core group of returning starters paired with some stateside additions
that should translate into a very competitive football team."
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School
Name: Menwith Hill Mustangs
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Coach: Pete Resnick
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Assistant Coaches: Ray Williamson, Aaron Lee, Marque
Shumate, and Brandon Bryant
Ø Returning lettermen: Alex Abing (CB), Lawrence Alston* (Returning 2-way All-Conference TB & MLB), Schuyler Backlar (QB & DE), Jordan Crouse (G), Dom Gunnoe (G), Ryan Reers (WB), Justin Turner (C), Josh Wilcox (CB), Joe Woodcock (DE & G), Joe Poston (CB), and Damon Morris (NG),
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Last year’s record 1-5
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Keys to success: staying healthy
Coach's last word “We’re ahead of last
year with so many returning starters eager to play, including All-Conference
running back Lawrence Alston and quarterback Schuyler Backlar. It will
also help to have that extra home game this season.”
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School
Name: Bitburg Barons
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Coach: Mike Laue
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Assistant Coaches: Brian Bent, Terry Hoffman, Daniel Vasquez, Chris Howard, Dwight Celestin
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Returning lettermen: Several Returners on both sides of the ball
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Keys to success: Will to be consistent and as injury free as possible. As always Division II will be competitive and we hope to be at the top when the season ends.
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School
Name: Brussels American School Brigands
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Coach: Tim Mobley
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Assistant Coaches: Jay High, Milton Abbott, Tyler Hoffman
Ø Returning lettermen: 5 Returning letterman,
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Last year’s record 0-5
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Keys to success: Hopefully our Seniors will show strong leadership, and our Freshmen will learn quickly
Coach's last word “We are expecting our players to play to their greatest ability.”
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School
Name: Rota High School Admirals
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Coach: Jim Crowell (1st Year)
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Assistant Coaches: Robert Coronado, Eric Lippmann, Jorge Pavon
Ø Returning lettermen:(13) 5 Seniors, 8 Juniors, 2 Sophomores
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Last year’s record 2-3
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Keys to success: Control the line of scrimmage and utilizing the talent in our back field.
Coach's last word “I am extremely proud of our players and the sacrifice they have made for this team. It is a privilege coaching these fine young men.”
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School
Name: Sigonella Jaguars
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Coach: Matt McKown
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Assistant Coaches: Adam Dickson, Michael Bowe, Sean Holland
Ø Returning lettermen:Antonio Garcia, Peter Swisshelm, Davonte Stephenson, Anthony Mink, Michael Bowe,
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Last year’s record: 7-0, Div III Champions
Coach's last word “This will be a rebuilding year for Sigonella.If we can get contributions from many new players .”
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School
Name: AFNORTH HS Lions
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Coach: Greg Blankenship
Ø Assistant Coaches: Ø Returning lettermen:The young Lion team will see J.D. Pollock at QB, Dante Brown at HB, and Tony Legare at FB. All three athletes are fast, strong, and experienced players and AFNORTH looks forward to the DII North competition.
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Last year’s record 2-3
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Keys to success: AFNORTH will be led in 2011 by All-Europe defensive back J.D. Pollock (5-8" 180 lb), All-Conference defensive back Dante Brown (6'2" 190 lb), and All-Conference Lineman Tony Legare (5-11" 245lb).
Coach's last word “Other New players to watch: Soph. WR/DE Victor Black (6'3" 185lbs) Soph WR/CB Oguzhan Yabici (5 11" 150 lbs) Jr. TE/OLB Aldon Pagio (6 0" 180 lbs) .”
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School
Name: Aviano Middle/High School Saints
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Coach: Rick Dahlstrom
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Assistant Coaches: Antoine Reed, Carlos Ramos, Danny Weiser, Anthony Davis
Ø Returning lettermen:(9) 6 Seniors, 2 Juniors, 1 Soph,
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Last year’s record 1-4
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Keys to success: The younger players must step up this year…
Coach's last word “The team is about 60% new this year but enthusiasm is high..”
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School
Name: Hohenfels High School Tigers
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Coach: Ed Lynch
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Assistant Coaches: Charles Perryman, Darren Mesch, Jason Liska, John Shields, OK Alkalanou, Tim Ward, and Will Adams
Ø Returning lettermen: Jean Aquino*, Lamar Benjamin, Charles Boateng, Xavier Davis, Michael Dongus*, Daniel Harris, James Robinson, Brandon Schille, Patrick Vass, and EJ Vega. *Second team All-South Conference D II
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Last year’s record: 3-2 Conference; 3-3 Overall
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Keys to success: Strong returning junior varsity players
Coach's last word “Intensity, intensity, intensity!.”
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School
Name: Alconbury High School Dragons
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Coach: Bob Shaw Sponsor: Brent Cogswell (1st year)
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Assistant Coaches: Mike Keogh, Trevor Maltais, Garret Hicks, Rod Sherenco, and J. Palmer
Ø Returning lettermen:(7) 1 Sophomore, 1 Junior, 5 Seniors Ø Last year’s record: 5-2 with a loss in the European Championships to Sigonella 19-12
Coach's last word “The incredible dedication showed by our coaches and players will be a tremendous help to us on the field this year. Looking forward to some quality football and sportsmanship.”
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School
Name: Ramstein High School (Royals)
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Coach: Carlos Amponin
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Assistant Coaches: Rudy Oliveira- Defensive Coordinator/LBs Adrian Gillespie- Special Teams Coordinator/RBs Pedro Martinez- Defensive Backs Cody Covert- Defensive Line David Rush- Offensive Line Paul Speier- Receivers Michael Ladesma- Quarterbacks Karen Campbell- Academics Christine Ford- Academics Warren Flautt- Strength and Conditioning/Medical Coordinator Rob Shumate- Physical Therapist/ Trainer Dr. Robyn Ratliffe- Team Doctor
Ø Returning lettermen: (32) 6 Seniors, 13 Juniors, 13 Sophmore; Key Returners: SR. Jon Groteleuschen (6’ 1”, 205) was last year’s leading scorer and will move from Fullback to Tailback this year. SR. CB/WR Jaap van Gaalen (6’ 2”, 165) brings enough speed to the game to stretch a defense and allow us to play more man coverage on D. SR. DE Young Oh (6’ 1”, 185) is the teams only returning all-Europe player. Jr. LB Tyler Rood (5’ 8”, 185) returns as the team’s leading tackler. Ø Last year’s record: 6 – 2, Including Host Nation Game
Coach's last word “Impact Newcomers: SR. TE/DE Justin Dickey (6’ 5”, 195) brings athleticism and size to both positions. SR. OL Chris Savchenko (5’ 10”, 265) played for Ramstein his first 2 years before moving to the Pacific. He returns for his senior year. SR. LB Kenneth Peters (5’ 9”, 185) sat out last year with an arm injury after seeing significant playing time as a sophomore. ------------------------------------------------
School Name: Bristol Academy PRIDE Ø Coach: Benjamin Herod
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Assistant Coaches: Peter Jones
Ø Returning lettermen: 8 returning Seniors (1 All Europe Returner – Fernando Carvalho, and All Conference Returner – Elliot McMahon) Ø Last year’s record: 5-1 Ø Keys to success: Our young freshmen stepping up to be counted
Coach's last word “Having lost 3 of last years 4 captains and our number one play maker we are looking for our young team to step forward and show they are ready for this challenge.”
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School Name: Heidelberg High School Lions Ø Coach: Larry Daffin
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Assistant Coaches: Jim Thomas, Trent Cuthbert, Larry Gray, Tony Harrison, Thomas Hogue, and Andrew King
Ø Returning lettermen: (9) 7 Seniors, 1 Junior and 1 Sophomore Ø Last year’s record: 8-0 (Division I Winner)
Coach's last word “Strong leadership and discipline from our returning lettermen are essential elements for another successful year.”
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School Name: Patch High School Panthers Ø Coach: Brian Hill
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Assistant Coaches: Bill Ratcliff, Norm Matzke, Todd Taylor, Tom Murray
Ø Returning lettermen: (12) 9 seniors, 2 juniors, 1 Sophomore Ø Last year’s record: 2-4
Coach's last word “We lost a lot of our key players to PCS and graduation. Success will depend on the ability of new players to learn our system.”
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School Name: Shape High School Spartans Ø Coach: Tony Harris (1st year)
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Assistant Coaches: Randy Potter, Mike Vargas, Eric Oltmer, John Malmquist, Bill Ator
Ø Returning lettermen: Nick Westrick, Ryan Howard, David Brackett, Lee Kristensen, Adam Prathler Ø Last year’s record: 0-5 Ø Keys to success: Our returners need to step up to the challenge and help mold the incoming players.
Coach's last word “Our returners have worked the off season preparing for this season. Along with the incoming talent we are confident we will show an entirely different face this season.”
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School Name: Schweinfurt High School Ø Coach: Travis Reynolds (1st year) (Sponsor: Dana Smith) Ø Assistant Coaches: TBA Ø Returning lettermen: Ø Last year’s record: 2011 is first year Ø Keys to success:
Sponsor's last word “The boys were down at the first of the week because we only had 17 players show up but by Thursday we had 30 boys and 1 girl kicker. She has played soccer since the age of 4 and should do well as their kicker. (She just happens to be my daughter)
By Thursday the team was looking up when we had 30 boys and 1 girl on the team.
They are so supportive of me as their sponsor that the boys gave me the title of "Coach D". I think that's cool.”
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