7-27-08
Dear ROCORI Football Players and Parents,
I am writing to you to introduce myself as the new ROCORI Football Head Coach for 2008. Although I did not expect to be in this position until just last week, after much thought and consideration, I am honored and excited to be asked to fulfill this extremely demanding job. Over the past few years the previous coaches have built and prepared a very respectable program that will help provide us with a solid team again this year. I am truly grateful to Rick Theisen for his tremendous efforts toward the ROCORI Football Program. He has set a high bar for expectations that we will try to match again this season. Thanks to Rick and the other coaches for leaving us with a fine nucleus of talented and prepared players.
With this position comes the responsibility to lead the team and program. I have these simple goals to guide our coaching staff and team. Hopefully these guidelines will help our team to be successful.
• The team will practice being the best people possible
• The team will show respect for themselves and others in winning and losing
• The team will work hard and always be prepared in mind, spirit, and body
• The team will be organized and display 100% effort at all times
• The team will make fun and memorable experiences while playing the game of Football
Welcome to our 2008 coaching staff. This experienced group of leaders will work very hard to help to prepare and guide our young men to be their best.
• Joel Baumgarten – Head Coach - Varsity Offense (QB’s & WR’s)
• Mark Johnson-Varsity Defensive and Special Teams (DB’s and Specialists)
• Pete Warne-Varsity Offense (with Coach J. Baumgarten) and Special Teams (O Line)
• Justin Timm-JV Offense (Linebackers and RB’s)
• Dean Baumgarten-JV Defense (D & O Line)
• Josh Austad-9th Defense
• Lance Johnson-9th Offense
• Jeff Illies-RMS
• Brian Athmann-RMS
• Nate Guetter-RMS
• Jon Czech-RMS
• 2 other RMS coaching positions TBD
The season is approaching quickly and there is so much to do. We are looking for help organizing many different extra events related to the football program. Please call if you are willing to volunteer your assistance. Parents’ help is always appreciated. We are getting prepared and eagerly awaiting the start of training camp on Monday, August 11th. Enclosed you will find a tentative daily schedule which will cover the entire football season. Of course, this basic plan could change, but hopefully this calendar will allow your families to plan accordingly. We are very encouraged by our 2008 schedule which should allow for many exciting games throughout the season. I will sincerely appreciate your support throughout the 2008 season.
Sincerely,
Joel Baumgarten, RHS Head Football Coach
(w) 320-685-4961 (c) 320-237-7269
ROCORI Football Reminders:
• Practice Starts on Monday, 8-11-08 at 7:30AM in Locker Room
• Have all paper work and fees done the week before
• 10th graders and new players need a physical
• Testing of Weights and Running will be after practice if not done prior to season
• Have cleats, shorts, shirt, jersey, helmet (for the 1st 3 days)
• Mouth guards fitted
• Get locker/lock from Jane Wahlin
• Full pads start on Thursday, 7-14
• Healthy snacks and drinks are needed for short break in preseason practice
• Athletes need to lead healthy lives with proper diet and rest
How can Parents Help? (Call if interested)
• Breakfast calendar
• Bring in morning snack for team on lifting days (2 families each time)
• Help with special events such as Media Night Meal
• Help write articles for Cold Spring Record
• Help with Rocori Football website
• Banquet planning and set up
• Parents night planning and set up
• Senior night planning and set up
• Senior Dinner planning and set up
• JV and 9th Grade chains/markers
• Any other ideas?
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