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ROCORI Starts 2010 Season with New London-Spicer Scrimmage

Saturday, August 28, 2010
ROCORI 2010 Football
Varsity Scrimmage
New London-Spicer
New London, Minnesota  USA

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Check out some of the highlights from the ROCORI - New London/Spicer scrimmage this past weekend.  Coach Mike Rowe has a few comments about this year's team.  The Spartans held their own in this scrimmage and had a number of shining moments against the top rated Wildcats.

ROCORI Spartans Open 2009 Football Season at Apollo tonight.

New football coach Mike Rowe's invitation to wear "Black" tonight @ the game against Apollo in St. Cloud.

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Tonight the ROCORI Spartans will travel to St. Cloud Apollo to take on the Eagles for their 2009 Central Lakes Conference opener. The new-look Spartans will be lead by senior quarterback Derek Leiser. First year head coach Mike Rowe looks to repeat last years opening performance as the Spartans jumped all over the Eagles. However, things may not be so easy without Nick Schneider. Come on out to St. Cloud Apollo tonight to cheer on the ROCORI Spartans.

If you can’t make the game however don’t worry because DigElog ROCORI has you covered on both our facebook and twitter pages. So whether you follow the game live or you catch our highlights after the game, you can be sure that DigElog ROCORI has the most extensive coverage of Spartans’ football all season long.

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2009 Pre-Season Coaches & Captains Update

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The ROCORI football season is in full swing as the Spartans have started practice and get ready for their first scrimmage this weekend @ New London-Spicer. In this story you will hear from a number of ROCORI coaches and players as they tell us about the upcoming 2009 season.

Although the team is young, there is plenty of optimism about the Spartans chances in the CLC. The offense will look completely different without Nick Schneider in the backfield. The team will now deploy a spread offense behind senior captain Derek Lieser. Be sure to catch the Spartans first game against St. Cloud Apollo on Friday September 4, 2009 at Apollo.

Stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI all season, as we will bring you the most in-depth Spartans football coverage around! Good luck this season ROCORI!

   

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Coach's Playoff Update

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After picking up back-to-back CLC victories over the past two weeks, ROCORI Football Coach Joel Baumgarten gave us his thoughts about the team’s chances in the upcoming playoffs. ROCORI will play at home tonight against St. Cloud Apollo at 7 p.m. Be sure to get out to the game and cheer on the Spartans. Also, stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI for the highlights from last weeks thrilling game against Bemidji.

Coach's Midseason Football Update

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Every fall, DigElog ROCORI and Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union team up to bring you the most in depth coverage of ROCORI Spartan football. In this story, you’ll hear from head coach, Joel Baumgarten, as he gives us an exclusive mid-season interview. This story includes highlights from the first half of the season. Coach Baumgarten discusses some of the goals that the team has established as they continue on into what will hopefully be a long and successful postseason.

More Stories From ROCORI Varsity Football 2008:

2008 Pre-Season On The Practice Field Update

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In this story, the new head coach of the ROCORI football program, Joel Baumgarten gives us a preview of the 2008 season. DigElog ROCORI was on site at the ROCORI high school for the teams first week of practice. As always, there are some new players stepping into different roles, but the team feels that the attitude at practice has been positive.

Also, Dane Vocelka and Bryan Lashinski tell us about how the team has been working hard this season and the team chemistry seems to be just right under the new coaching staff. For all of your ROCORI Spartans football coverage in 2008, stay tuned to DigElog ROCORI.

2008 Pre-Season (Important Dates)

Important Dates:       

• Monday, August 11th (Morning)
  Start of Practice all 9-12 Players (9th Get Equipment)
  
• Thursday, August 21st
  Picture/Media Day (Evening)
  
• Saturday, August 23rd
  Scrimmage in Sauk Centre (Grades 9-12)
  
• Monday, August 25th
  Practice Time to Afternoon (2:45-5:45PM)

2008 Player & Parents Letter (7.27.2008)

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?

2008 ROCORI Football Winter Update

Although the start of the 2008 season is 5 months away, there never really seems to be a completely ‘down’ time in football!

The coaching staff recently attended the Glazier Football Clinic on Feb. 22-24 @ the Sheraton Suites in Bloomington, MN  This is a great clinic for all levels of coaching.  Speakers from around the country-high school, college and professional provide a wealth of information.

Speakers on areas such as strength training, speed
development and program organization gives one plenty of opportunity to hear the best and most up to date information. 

In addition we attended the Fellowship of Christian Athletes [FCA] luncheon.  Former Rocori great, Ron Backes hosted the event.  Ron is currently employed by FCA as the Director of Coaching Ministry. We have heard Ron speak before and he really does a great job!  After hearing him and Rod Olson speak, we are hoping to get an FCA Chapter started @ Rocori.            

This time of year also begins the college ‘recruiting’ season.  College programs begin their work to gather data for the 2009 class.  That means there is a continuous flow of requests to high school coaches regarding players who they feel are ‘recruitable’ athletes.  Coaches want to give their guys the opportunities to play at the next level-- whether that be D-I, II, or III.  On an average, I may receive 2-3 letters from between March and May.  E-mail contact is becoming more and more frequent is this process, as well.  So, I find myself doing a lot of corresponding this time of year!  In addition, Coach Humbert and Warne are working with off-season players in the strength training & conditioning areas and some guys will also do personalized training as well—Ex. Acceleration Minnesota.

Another project is to develop our GRIDIRON club in order to get information about our program to as many alumni as possible.  We want them to be able to feel that they have a connection to ROCORI football and to keep them up to date on what’s happening –such as the Alumni Video/Photo Journal that Duane Kuss is currently developing on our Web site. (ALUMNI)

All-in-all, we continue to work hard at preparing for the 2008 season. Information about our youth camps, linemen camps and other summer opportunities will be out soon.

Sincerely,

Coach Theisen

Coach's Homecoming Interview

   
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DigElog ROCORI had the chance to catch up with the R.H.S. football coach after the Spartans last practice before the big homecoming game. Coach Theisen spoke about how the season has gone so far, some of the highlights, and what he thinks the future holds for the Spartans. He also spoke about the team pride that this group has and how it drives them to put on a great show for the fans. Lastly, he and all of the Spartans hope there will be a packed house for their homecoming game against the Sauk Rapids Storm. See you all at the game Friday October 5, 7:00 p.m.
   

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Special thanks to Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union who sponsored this story.   The Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Cold Spring is proud to support the rich tradition of ROCORI athletics and the contribution it makes to student development.  At the Central Mn Federal Credit Union, all ROCORI athletes are Champions in our community.
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