Troy Athens Football Summer Schedule

Pride Camp:
Wednesday June 17th. 4:30 – 8:30

Varsity Players report 4:30 – 6:30
Freshman and J.V. Players report 6:30 – 8:30
Thursday, June 18th. 2:30 – 8:30
Bring a “Lunch/Dinner”
Friday, June 19th. 2:30 – 8:30
Bring a “Lunch/Dinner”
Saturday, June 20th. 5:30 – 8:30
No Lunch/Dinner required.

Team 7-on-7 @ Wayne State University: Grades 10-12
Friday, June 26th 2009
Meet at Athens by 8:00 am
Leave for Wayne State by 8:30 am
Arrive back at Athens by 4:30 pm

Summer workouts officially begin Monday, June 22nd 2009:
Workouts will be every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00am – 11:00am. Players will be divided into two separate groups by positions with one group working out from 9:00 -10:00, and the second group starting from 10:00 – 11:00. Further information to be discussed at the June 10th meeting. The Weight Room will be open in the evening for all players with conflicting day schedules from 6:30 – 8:30.

Inner-Squad 7-on-7 practices will begin Wednesday, June 24th from 7:00pm - 8:30pm @ Troy Athens High School. Each Inner-Squad 7-on-7 practice will be every Wednesday evening throughout the summer. The last Wednesday evening practice with be held July 29th.

Dead Week (No player/coach contact)
o Begins Monday, June 29th.
o Ends Sunday, July 5th.

Dakota High School 7-on-7 (Grades 11-12. Some 10th Graders may be invited as well)
o Tuesday, July 14th and Thursday, July 16th
o Times: TBA

Iron Hawk Testing Week
Will take place Monday August 3rd – Wednesday August 5th.

Equipment Handout
Thursday August 6th.
Seniors: 8:00-9:00 am
Juniors: 9:00-10:00 am
Sophomores: 10:00-11:00 am
Freshman: 11:00-12:00 pm

Family Barbecue
Friday August 7th. 7:00 pm at the Football Stadium.
We will discuss 2-A-Day and In-Season Rules, Regulations, and Expectations.

Summer Workout Staff Information and Expectations

2009 Troy Athens Football Staff:
Josh Heppner: Head Coach. QB’s. Offensive Coordinator. Special Forces
Mike Divito: Asst. Head Coach. OL. Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Neal Mozdzierz: WR’s. Asst. Offensive Coordinator
Steve Haskell: RB’s. Asst. Offensive Coordinator
Jim Fitzpatrick: LB’s. Defensive Coordinator
Tom Cook: DL. Asst. Defensive Coordinator
Mike Pierce: DB’s Asst. Defensive Coordinator.
Gene Baker: Asst. DL.
Dave Graves: Asst. LB’s.
Mike Merz: Asst. DB’s Special Forces Coordinator.
Brian King: TE’s. Asst. Offensive Line. Special Forces
Don Quest: Scouting Coordinator.
Dan Zerafa: Web Site Operations.

Summer Expectations:
Total communication is not an option, it is an expectation.
Workouts are non-mandatory, but all members are highly encouraged to attend every workout. In order for us to take this program to the next level we need all participants at each workout to ensure everyone’s ultimate success.
All participants will arrive to each workout on time. Each position will rotate specific workout times each week. It’s important that each member arrive at their designated time to ensure consistency and intensity during each workout.
Family vacations are highly encouraged. I just ask that each parent/player communicate the time they will not be at workouts in order for proper records to be kept.
If there is any type of family and/or medical emergency that may arise during the summer that would permit an individual from coming to workouts, please contact me as well.

Important Web Sites:
www.troyathensfootball.com
www.redhawksfootball.blogspot.com
Please check these websites daily for updates and quick communication.

Coach Heppner’s Contact Information:
Cell: (248) 835-4684
Email: bhepp1@yahoo.com

With just a little over six weeks left before the start of 2-A-Days, we need everyone, including the parents, to fully commit to the summer training schedule set for the 2009 season. I am truly excited and pleased with the progress that we, as a football family, have made thus far. With everyone’s total commitment, our dream of becoming the best football team in the state will become a much deserved reality.

GO REDHAWKS!

“WHATEVER IT TAKES”

Pride Camp

Players and Parents,

Just a reminder that you want to have your Pride Camp registration turned in to the office before Wednesday, June 17th. You can simply give it to one of the secretaries in the either one of the offices and they will make sure that it gets put into my football mailbox. Also, just to clarify the possible confusion regarding the helmets needed for the camp. We will be distributing helmets on Wednesday, June 17th to all those participants planning to attend Athens High School this next school year. Remember, this camp is offered to all Troy residents. Therefore, some participants may be attending Troy High and will need to bring their own helmet. The camp will be run just like our 2-A-Day schedule in August, so the players attending Troy Athens will be able to get a feel of the practice tempo and coaching expectations. I'm looking forward to a great summer of preparation and fun. Let's utilize the Pride Camp as another building block to our State Championship bid.

Coach Heppner

Parent Volunteers and Participant Clarification

Attention Parents,

I am looking for some parent volunteers to help at the Lift-A-Thon on Saturday, May 30th at 1:00 pm. Mrs. Duzey has offered to help with the silent auction. I am looking for parents to help in the concession stand, and sell meal tickets. If anyone would like to volunteer, please contact me at jheppner@scslakeview-k12.com. I would like to have a count of parent volunteers no later than Friday, May 29th.

Also, if you have a son that is unable to attend the Lift-A-Thon we still need to have all of the pledges turned in by the event. If players are physically unable to participate, we would still like them at the event to help cheer on their Red Hawk Football family members. Everyone plays a huge roll in the success of this event whether they are spectating or actually participating. I will be sending out a letter through the Athens Football email blast to explain this in further detail.

Thank you for your time,

Coach Heppner

Gift Baskets/Auction Items

Attention Players and Parents,

If you have any gift baskets to be auctioned off at the Lift-A-Thon, please contact me prior to the event. The easiest way to contact me would be through my school email address: jheppner@scslakeview-k12.com. I would like to get an estimate of how many items we will be auctioning off, along with an estimated price value in order to set the appropriate bottom line for the items being auctioned. I ask that anyone bringing a basket have those items at the gymnasium no later than 12:00 on Saturday.

Thank you,

Coach Heppner

Lift-A-Thon Weigh-In and Pledge Reminder

Attenion Players,

The weigh-in for the Lift-A-Thon will be after school on Friday, May 29th at 2:45 in the weight room. It is very important that all players participating in the event be in in the weight room for the weigh-in. We will be setting up our spreadsheets by putting the proper people in the appropriate weight class, along with a proper bench press technique explination and demonstration.

Also, with only four days until the event it is important that you turn all pledges in to me ASAP. I need to have the majority of the money programed into the spreadsheet not only for record purposes, but to also award the appropriate winner in each class for the most-money-raised. If you already have pledges waiting to be turned in, you can give those to me anytime during this week. Although some sponsors may be waiting to turn in their pledge on Saturday, I would like to have all pledges turned in prior to the event.

Thanks,

Coach Heppner

Lift-A-Thon Promotions

Attention Players and Parents,

With the Lift-A-Thon arriving in four days, I highly suggest that we put in a reminder to all the people we sent out pledges to, that they come and enjoy the festivities and cheer you on during the event. We want as many people at the event that we can possibly have. This will not only create a sense of excitement during the event, but it will also allow the members of the Athens Football Community to witness first hand the hard work and dedication we've put in this off-season.

The Lift-A-Thon will start at 1:00 pm in the Athens gymnasium. There will be a silent auction for multiple gift baskets, and Series 1, game seven, autographed Redwings hockey sticks. Jason Kurtis, Owner of the Buffalo Wild Wings on John R. and Big Beaver, will be providing wings, along with two gift baskets to be auctioned for as well.

Thanks,

Coach Heppner

Player Pack Pick-Up and Final Order

Attention players and parents,

Player Packs have arrived! If you have not done so already, you must pick up your order from Mrs. Weslosky immediately. The over-packed Weslosky living room thanks you in advance. Please have these items collected by Friday, May 29th. It is highly recommended that all players participating in the Lift-A-Thon wear their 2009 shorts and t-shirt for the event.

If you have not ordered your Player Packs for the 2009 season, then you must turn in your order to Sarah Weslosky by Saturday, May 30th. Mrs. Weslosky will be at the Lift-A-Thon to collect all of the second wave order forms. This will be the last order that goes out for the 2009 garments.

Thanks,

Coach Heppner