Season Over-view

SEASON OVER-VIEW

Before we talk about the season and recognize the boys’ efforts… There are some very

important people we need to thank.

Thanks to all those who have supported the team this year.

Sarah, for being so strong and supportive while I was physically away and mentally side-tracked You supported me, supported the team,

invested yourself into parts of the program, and were genuinely apart of the faithful fans at games, both home and away

Thanks to all those who have supported the team this year.

The staff within the District that helps to keep the facilities in great shape and get the team to games: Bus drivers Maintenance Grounds crew (kept the field in great shape)

Thanks to all those who have supported the team this year.

The Athletic Department Administrators Mrs. Daunai – always with a smile, so helpful

Mr. Schmidt – appreciate your leadership, insight, encouragement, and support by your presence at so many games

Aaron Szura – working with the guys in strength training, pre-season conditioning, always friendly and professional

Thanks to all those who have supported the team this year.

Barb Sepanik – Subway order for away games Sandy Robbins – Concessions, 50/50 raffle, and

so much more Cheryl Breen – helping with the banquet Those who helped with T-shirts, transportation,

food for games and this banquet, etc., and so many other parents who have done a lot of behind the scenes work and supporting your boys…

Thank you!

Thank you also to the other coaches who have invested in these guys.

Youth coaches, winter, spring and summer coached

Marty Moreno, summer camp coach Tyler Strayer, instruction, taking stats Coach Sikkenga – too many contributions

to mention

Thank you!!

Lessons from the season Lessons from “The Art of Leadership”

book

Season Over viewTale of Two “Seasons”

Tough first half of the season Very challenging scrimmage and non-conference

schedule to start with (faced 3 state Finalists, even more state-ranked

teams) A lot of “experiments” as we figured our identity

Great second half of the season Upper-classmen stepped up, took initiative

Beat a state Finalist, beat a District champion, 2nd in conference

Won 7 of our last 10 games – so close to going so far

Results from teams we played twice Improvement!!

1st Time 2nd Time Goal Difference

Spring Lake L 3-1 (H) 3-3 +2F. H. Central L 5-0 (H) L 4-2 (A) +3Holland W 2-0 (H) W 1-0 (A) -1G.R. Union L 4-1 (A) W 4-1 (H) +6Kenowa Hills

W 5-1 (A) W 7-0 (H) +3Mona Shores

L 3-1 (A) W 2-1 (H) +3

Coach’s address Season over view

INTRODUCING THE ROCKETS!

By grade then by jersey number

Freshman

#19 Alec Mavis 9th

#19 Alec Mavis 9th

• Fast and has a nice shot.• Has a lot of potential; he’s gonna do

good in the future.• He is definitely going to be special in

the program in the next couple of years.

Sophomores

#3 Bradley Macomber10

#3 Bradley Macomber10

#8 Cody Loss 10

#8 Cody Loss 10

#24/GK Thomas Swiatek 10

#24/GK Thomas Swiatek 10

Juniors

#2 Kyle Wansten 11

#2 Kyle Wansten 11

#4 Austin Blaski 11

#4 Austin Blaski 11

#6 Brandon Gillikin 11

#6 Brandon Gillikin 11

#9 Jon Meier 11

#9 Jon Meier 11

#12 Jake Dennison 11

#12 Jake Dennison 11

#14 BJ Miller 11

#14 BJ Miller 11

#15 Jacob Visger 11

#15 Jacob Visger 11

#16 Jacob Hardy 11

#16 Jacob Hardy 11

#18 Nate Brown 11

#18 Nate Brown 11

#23 Charles Thomas 11

#23 Charles Thomas 11

Seniors!

#0 (GK) Colton Hall 12

#0 (GK) Colton Hall 12

#5 Keith Robbins 12

#5 Keith Robbins 12

#7 Trevor Carlson 12

#7 Trevor Carlson 12

#10 Kam Fowler 12

#10 Kam Fowler 12

#11 Eric Hilt 12

#11 Eric Hilt 12

#13 Duke Breen 12

#13 Duke Breen 12

#17 Brandon Prim12

#17 Brandon Prim12

#20 Felix Uusitalo12

#20 Felix Uusitalo12

Post-Season Awards

Post-Season Awards

Post-Season Awards

Post-Season Awards

Preparing for Excellence in the future

Playing at the highest level possible, as often as possible On a team with regular practices in addition to

indoor leagues, and going to a summer camp Challenge yourself outside your comfort zone

Weight training in the spring I will begin to meet with the Junior

class in the spring (March/April)

Thank you, and good night Thanks for coming, have a safe trip home Please don’t forget your dishes