Week 5 Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Week

In life, it is always good to see a negative event turn into a positive.  This morning on "Elite Day" a negative event quickly turned positive and the decision for Athlete of the Week was made easy.  This week, Trevor Rea is our Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Week. Trevor has increased his squat and bench as well as improved on other areas of his athleticism.  He did a good job in his events at the Reaper Nation Fair and was a good leader.  On Friday, however, after one of our other athletes over slept and missed the conditioning portion of our workout, Trevor voluntarily ran an extra 14 100's so that his teammate was not running alone.  Congrats on your honor this week Trevor and welcome to the Nation.

Great Week to Start July! Standings and Top 10 Posted Sunday

After a great relaxing 4th of July weekend, the Reapers were back in action in the weightroom and on the fields.  The results of the Reaper Nation County Fair will be posted on Sunday night along with this weeks top 10 moments and current point standings.  The Elite day on Friday gave some of our athletes a peek of what Phase 2 of this summer will bring.  Below, our elite day athletes prepare to run one of their 14 100's.

Front row from L-R, John Campbell, Austin Coffin, Trevor Rea, Bernie Niyonzima, Joe Jones, Wes Brown, Abe Carreon, Alan Vega and Luke Campbell's leg. Back Row L-R, Nate Lee, Trent Bowers, Darren Magnotti, Andy Christensen, Ryan Smith, Will Brown, Jesse Melow, and Abby Smith

Miami 2003 and 2004 Summer Weight Posters

These are some examples of summer weight room pictures that were taken at Miami in order to be on a poster.  I was only able to get a hold of the 2003 and 2004 versions of this picture, even though I was also in the 2002 picture.  These pictures were placed on a poster that was a treasured reward for Canes over the last 15 years.

2003 Pictures

This Picture includes NFL stars Vince Wilfork, Antrel Rolle, Jon Vilma, Rashad Butler, Rocky MacIntosh, Vernon Carey... and Coach Kunz

This picture includes current NFL players Kellen Winslow, Roscoe Parrish, Kelly Jennings, DJ Williams, Chris Myers, Frank Gore, and the late Sean Taylor.

2004 Pictures

This Picture includes NFL stars Greg Olsen, Devin Hester, Baraka Atkins, Jon Beason, Frank Gore, Tavares Gooden, Roscoe Parrish and Kelly Jennings.

This picture includes NFL Stars Chris Myers, Rocky MacIntosh, Sinorice Moss, Rashad Butler, Kevin Everett, and Coach Kunz

Rosters for First Annual Reaper Nation County Fair

To celebrate our return to the Reaper Summer Weight and Conditioning Program our athletes will be taking part in the 2011 Reaper Nation County Fair.  Today a draft was held in order to select 4 teams to compete in 7 events tomorrow at the Plano High School Practice Fields.  Coach Green, Coach Chernick, Coach Schwartz and Coach M. Kee selected their 4 teams which will receive 5 points for each 1st place finish, 3 for 2nd and 1 for 3rd.  Here are the rosters for tomorrow, good luck to all teams! Make sure your teammates show up!

Team Chernick

Wes Brown

Trent Bowers

Jesse Melow

Cesar Quezada

Jose Martinez

Jon McDermott

Javon Montgomery

Rilando Nunez

Domingo Arriola

Collin Seyller

Kyle Kabala

Austin Kee

Kyle Doney

Leo Ocon

Will Steen

Andrew Debolt

Tracy Jackson

Kevin Kabala

Jose Nevarez

Ian Schmeckpepper

Team Kee

Alan Vega

Devin Ambrose

Trevor Rea

Jordan Greenbusch

Kelby Gann

Luke Campbell

Dan Comiskey

Shaun Wollenweber

Tyler Hausler

Osvaldo Lopez

Danny Baker

Juan Suarez

Jordan Sepulveda

Joe Krotz

Nick Schiradelly

Jonathon Farthing

Austin Ricketts

Kyle Meeks

Raphael Quezada

Daniely Shayne

 

Team Schwartz

Andy Christensen

Angel Castellanos

Anthony Ortiz

Tony Elias

Austin Coffin

Arian Herrera

Abel Gonzalez

Junior Nunez

Bernard Niyonzima

Ivan Lopez

Gio Nevarez

Darren Magnotti

Brett Johnson

Marco Martinez

Corey Klatt

Cole Bennett

Juan Sifuentes

Alex Rodriguez

Shaun Cochran

Jorge Nunez

 

Team Green

Joe Jones

Devin Haws

Zach Peruski

Nate Lee

Abe Carreon

Wesley Baker

John Campbell

Adam Greer

Jeremy Swiatek

Mitch Wehrs

Willy Resendez

Alonzo Herrera

Cristian Ramirez

Derek Maissonet

Javi Corral

Zach Katzel

Pedro Gauna

Bamidale Adekoya

Jake Wilson

Darren Eiland

Week 4 Points Standings

Each week we will continue to update the point standings.  These points will decide which student athletes will make the "Reapers of Summer" poster to be displayed in the weight room honoring the athletes who have worked the hardest to become their best this summer.  Various things that we do during the summer have point values including points for increased bench and squat max, tire flips in 30 seconds, and many other events.  Here are the standings as of July 4th!

Joseph Jones 602.7 Luke Campbell 546 Weslye Brown 527.25 Jesse Melow 504.45 Andy Christensen 494.55 Austin Coffin 485 Nate Lee 482 Alan Vega 465.15 Bernie Niyonzima 460 Trevor Rea 436.8 Domingo Arriola 375 Wes Baker 367.5 Jordan Greenbusch 367.5 Devin Haws 360.15 Angel Castellanos 355.95 Zach Peruski 346 Trent Bowers 332 Kelby Gann 306.6 Devin Ambrose 305.55 Eloy Carrera 304.95 Tyler Hausler 303 Corey Klatt 283 Jon Jensen 280 Jon McDermott 275.5 Cesar Quezada 270 Taylor Losic 259.35 Rilando Nunez 254 Justin Jensen 250.95 Danny Baker 243.2 Darren Magnotti 241 Wambugu Wambugu 235.6 Abe Carreon 227 Kyle Doney 224.7 Malik Willis 213.75 Clarisa Martinez 209 Nick Schiradelly 209 Merced Pulido 183.75 John Campbell 183 Mitch Wehrs 169.1 Derrick Maisonet 168.15 Will Steen 167 Kyle Kabala 141.75 Willy Resendez 129 Tracy Jackson 124.95 Anthony Ortiz 104 Arian Herrera 99 Abby Smith 94 Pedro Acosta 77.7 Andrew Debolt 76.65 Collin Seyller 61.75 Jose Martinez 46.2 Omar Barraza 45.15 Kyle Meeks 30 Leo Ocan 28.35 Brennen Wade 26 Alex Espinosa 21 Blake Otrembiak 19 Adrian H. 18 Tyler Wrona 16 Juan Suarez 15.2 Shaun Wollenweber 15.2 Ruby Chavez 14.25 Adam Greer 14.25 Abel Gonzalez 14.25 Dan Comiskey 14.25 Ivan Lopez 14.25 Gio Nevarrez 14.25 Rodney Montgomery 10.5 Javon Montgomery 10.45

Week 4 Top Ten Moments

Throughout the summer I will pick 10 moments with the varsity group that stands out in my mind as exceptional or memorable.  Athletes will be rewarded points for these feats of excellence in our "Race for the Poster."

10. Abby Smith touches the net multiple times during our jump workout!

9. Jon Jensen takes another spill on the stairs, but recovers and finishes strong!

8. Angel Castellanos records 18 tire flips after running 12 100's.

7. Taylor Losic increases her tire flip record for girls to 14.

6. Tracy Jackson returns from vacation and makes all 12 100's.

5. Austin Coffin overcomes sunburn to increase his squat to 305 pounds.

4. Wes Brown scores 20,20,20 on tire flips this week.

3. Andy Christensen, Kyle Kabala, Leo Ocon, Anthony Ortiz, Trevor Rea, Wes Brown, Eloy Carrera, Alan Vega, Jesse Melow and Nate Lee give strong showing at Chicago Rush "Tug Of Pride" vs. 8A school.

2. Andy "Crush-dat-son!" Christensen increases squat to 405!

1. Joe Jones breaks into 500 club with 505 for 2 reps on squat.

Week 4 Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to Luke Campbell, the Week 4 Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Week! Luke has seen increases in his bench and squat in the last couple weeks.  Luke volunteered to be the leader of the 6:30 am group for the first 4 weeks and has come ready to work each day.  Luke has been able to touch the rim in plyo drills frequently, and been a leader when it comes to running stairs and sprints.  Congrats Luke and keep up the good work!