Aug 22 - W - Trevian 33 Chi Heights Panthers (9th grade) 0 - We had 5 different players score and everyone hat wanted to try carry the ball.
Aug 29 - W - Trevian 13 Des Plaines Warriors 0 - Lots of turnovers. Strong defense. Showed alot of character.
Sept 5 - L - Trevian 13 Addison Cowboys 26 - Strong effort against a very strong team. Never gave up and played hard till the end.
Sept 11 - W - Trevian 41 Elmwood Park Rush 26 - We scored every time we had the ball. Awsome offense. 8 different players carried the ball.
Sept 19 - L - Trevian 12 Oriole Park (9th grade) 37 - Defense was absent. Will work on tackling and get better.
Sept 25 - W - Trevian 42 Wildwood 0 - Defense much improved - Shutout and major offense. First field goals.
Oct 3 - L - Trevian 18 Niles North Feeder 22 - Close game we would like to have back. Lots of turnovers and mistakes. Nice lesson we will get better from.
Oct 10 - L - Trevian 6 Rolling Meadows 12 - Another close loss two weeks in a row to the undefeated #1 team in AYF. Tied until the end. Confidence that we can play with the best. Have to get through them to go to Florida.
Oct 17 - W - Trevian 34 Des Plaines 0 - Finally a nice win. Both sides much improved. No injuries and everyone fired up.
Oct 24 - W - Trevian 36 Villa Park 0 - We came to play and nice way to end the regular season and strong send off to the playoffs.
Oct 30 - AYF Playoffs L - Trevian 22 Rolling Meadows 40 - Came out strong sustained drive leading 8 - 0. Downhill from there. All the kids had fun and fought hard with all their heart till the end. Great character and a nice end to a successful season.
We have thousands of pictures available of the AA team for 2010. Many thanks to Mr Klein and Frifield for all the photos. Here are the links in order from newest to oldest:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mfriefeld/
http://s450.photobucket.com/albums/qq228/pjwineguy/sept%2025/
http://s450.photobucket.com/albums/qq228/pjwineguy/sept%2019%20aa/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mfriefeld/
http://s4photobucket.com/albums/qq228/pjwineguy/trevian%20feeder%20aug%2022/
http://s450.photobucket.com/albums/qq228/pjwineguy/trevian%20feeder%20aug%2022/
After many years of efforts to combine the youth football players from the communities, the AA Team has become a reality for the oldest/heaviest group of Jr. High boys. Now the boys have an opportunity to play at a higher level of competition with more instruction. This provides for better safety and a more fulfilling experience. This football team is made up of mostly 8th grade players and coaches from around the area and practice and compete at the highest level.
The team is coached by a combination of parent and non parent coaches. Coaches are Mark Rice who has coached Winnetka, Glencoe, and Trevian Youth Football for 11 years and played from youth - semi pro levels. Fred Miller who is a 14 year NFL veteran and 4 year youth coach. In 2010 we also have Dana Palmer and John Manchesterwho have coached Wilmette Eagles and Johny Bravo Herndon.
We play a preseason game against Panama. We play in the 8th grade All American Division of the AYF which is the largest and most formidable league locally and nationally. There are ten regular season games - if qualified we then play in the Chicagoland single elimination AYF Playoffs. Champions go to AYF Nationals in Orlando. Another possibility is an end of season tournament.
We have the players list their individual and team goals and track that all season. This is part of our Character Building lessons we send out - selflessness, goal setting, being coachable, facing adversity, humility, teamwork and perseverance to name a few.
We are strong believers in Positive Coaching and adhere to the Positive Coaching Alliance. Through positive, productive and efficient practices we can excel in games. You will not see a lot of screaming at Trevian. At this level it is mostly about fundamentals and we try to get the most out of the boys and build self confidence through hard work and their corresponding accomplishments. We enlist the parents to help as it is a team effort.
In addition to our coaches we have trainers at times help teach football technique by position. Fred Miller (14 year NFL veteran and former Chicago Bear) helps our lineman, Bob Christian (7 year NFL and Northwestern veteran running back) helps with running backs, Jeff Christensen (8 year NFL veteran Quarterback) helps the QBs and receivers, Jamie Moriarty (NFL experience and 2010 US Olympic Bobsled) helps defensive backs, and Tyler Bosch of Athletic Republic in Winnetka helps with speed and agility. These trainers along with our own coaches give the players an unmatched opportunity to learn and excel.
We film every game and use HUDL coaching software to enable the kids and families to watch game at home or any computer. They watch themselves and can make a personal highlight reel. We use online tools to illustrate and teach. High Schools, Colleges, and NFL teams use it. We want the kids to view the game footage and lessons we add to the video, and we track who is watching and for how long. It is a great tool and we must spend the time to watch it to get better. – www.hudl.com
The games are broadcast on Comcast Cable TV on Saturdays during the season.
We have sponsors for the program and are able to provide scholarships where there is need. We have never had a boy not play due to finances. To register go to the registration page and follow the instructions.
We had three 8th graders each receive $1,200 from AYF for scholastic achievement - it is grades based. We go to great lengths each year to honor the boys for that special achievement.
The boys do 20 pushups and sit ups each day to build strength and confidence. We are champions on the field AND at school and mealtime by eating healthy, proper nutrition, and strong character. Substitute water for soda and fruits/vegetables for french fries. Get plenty of sleep and practice being a role model. We will be healthy, strong, fast, get better at football each day, and be winners in life for themselves and their teammates who rely on them.
For 2010 the AA team was full and we had to turn players away. The team is a nice mixture of boys from Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Glenview, Glencoe and elsewhere. We do not have try outs and are first come first served. Please register early for 2011 as we again plan to have only one team.
