What If there really was a “Field of Dreams” for Football?
By Dr. Bill Chachkes for Football Reporters Online
I think I found it this past weekend in a small town in Rockland County, NY.
It’s called the “Collegiate Development Football League.” Based in the little town of Hilburn, the CDFL really is the “second chance” for 18-24 year olds who feel they can still play the game at a high level. The brainchild of Father and Son football coaches George and Peter St. Lawrence, The League has held “combine-like” workouts for the last several months, and has a growing following.
“Our objective is not to get you beat up,” said the elder St. Lawrence to the assembled players at Saturday night’s workout. “It is to expose your skill or lack of it, and we mean that in a good way.” Here is a man who understands that injured players can’t do anything to help your status in getting a developmental football skills program started. Nor can they say anything good about how they are treated if the suspect they are being used as training camp fodder. Not the case here as everyone is treated fairly, and like family. Even the Reporter/Scout who shows up for the first time gets the VIP treatment.
While we will examine the Coaches in the next installment, let’s focus on some of the players. All have interesting backchannel stories that deserve telling, but here are four, plus an honorable performance mention.
Anthony Carillo is a QB who has gotten used to adversity on and off the field of play. After his High School playing days, Anthony went on to what he hoped would be four more years of football at Frostburg State. After injuring his shoulder, and his father surviving a near fatal accident, Anthony had to put both his college and football careers on hold to go home and help out. The CDFL has truly represented a “second chance” for Anthony, and that makes his Dad, now mostly recovered happy as well. Anthony also has the skills needed to succeed at the next level. He was already a polished football player coming in, and has steadily improved his game. He also admitted that the playbook looked like “Chinese” to him the first time, but he has studied hard.
La’Ron Davenport is a receiver from southern New Jersey. Even though he attended Grambling State University, things just didn’t work out for La’Ron down south. He was determined not to give up on his goal of playing football. So determined that he took two trains from South Jersey to get to the workout on Saturday. When he got off the train at the Suffern, NY station of NJ Transit, he realized he still had a distance to go. He walked the two and one half miles from the railhead to the practice field! “I’ve been doing lost of resistance training recently,” he told us “so 2-1/2 Miles walking is really nothing.” He is truly thankful for another chance to play the greatest game ever played. “I’m not trying to act like I’m all that. I just want to go out there tonight and every night and showcase what I can do.” La’Ron had a good night, catching a few slick balls in traffic during the 7-on-7 Drills.
Next we have the story of Olsen St. Louis. Olsen was a Kicker at Spring Valley High School, but then attended Hudson Community College, where there was no football program. Olsen didn’t give up either, and Saturday night during warm-ups he was hitting them with ease from 40 yards out. In a moderate rain with a slight crosswind no less. On top of that, Olsen has not kicked steadily in over four years. You couldn’t tell that by watching him prep for each kick. To say he has a cannon for a kicking leg is putting it mildly.
This last player has a bit of history that includes me as well. Jonathan Fox is a receiver from Hawley Pa. who recently graduated High School. No one thought enough of Jon to give him a look at the college level, possibly because of his size (5’10” & 160 lbs), but if they did give him a look they would know what I have known for close to a decade. You see, I met Jon when he was at the NFL Draft as a youngster many years back. At that time he was “the Youngest Expert in the History of the NFL Draft.” I know because that’s what I wrote about him in a feature piece at the time. I also predicted that an NFL team would someday hire him as a scout. While that has not become a reality yet for Jon, The CDFL is his reality. That, and a promise I made to him all those years ago to look me up when he was ready to be a football scout. I’m now happy to say that no matter what happens playing wise for Jon, I will keep my promise and help him in his scouting career.
Finally, I can’t let this piece end without an honorable mention for Willie Calhoun, a Fullback/Linebacker from Newburgh, NY. Willie showed me moves the likes of John Mackey and Howard Cross Saturday night. He broke so many tackles on his way to the end zone after the catch that I lost count at 5. A Strong Safety would have no way to match up against Willie, as he looks to be about 6’1” or 2” and about 250 or 260 pounds. I doubt anyone would want to get hit by him when he’s got a head of steam built up.
The CDFL Slogan is “Are you Ready?” well, Saturday night at the field of dreams, these players are ready.
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Turn Your Pool into a GYM!
Do you have a swimming pool that you bought for your kids or even yourself and find yourself cleaning it more than swimming in it? Well its time that you started looking at your pool a little less like a chore and more like a fully functional, muscle toning, heart pumping, GYM! There are many things that you can do in your pool that will get you into shape. You can train your muscles, heart, and lungs. You can use it for strength training or aerobic training. You can do High Intensity Interval Training or Endurance training. Lets take a look at a few of the exercises that you can do in your pool.
1.) Swim, what a novel idea to use your pool for swimming! You can
swim with out goggles or you can spend a few bucks and get yourself some
swimming goggles. With swim goggles you can actually learn how to swim
correctly and you won't be slamming your head into the side of your pool as
much, hopefully! You should get a good pair like the Piranha Anti-fog
Goggles. Teach yourself all the different strokes, breast stroke,
butterfly, side stroke, back stroke, and for the advanced swimmer the doggy
paddle! You could even challenge your friends or family to races using
the different strokes or freestyle. Swimming is a great exercise that will
really get you into shape. It will improve your breathing and give you
lean muscle mass. Just spend 15-20 minutes swimming 3 times a week and you
will feel good and won't mind cleaning your pool!
2.)Snorkeling, you can do some snorkeling in your pool. This will train your lungs and give you a bit of practice for the next time you are in the Bahamas'. You will need a snorkel and mask for sure. If you have a larger pool you can even get a pair of snorkeling fins. Snorkeling is fun, you can get diving bricks or rings to give you a challenge while your snorkeling.
5.) Use training fins, Training fins will give your legs, heart, and lungs a vigorous work out. Choose from fins that strap your feet together so you can swim like a mermaid or merman, or choose the zoomers to strengthen your kicks! Training fins are a fun way to exercise and get in shape.
6.) Pool football, this also a great game to play just like basketball. Get your friends and family together and make a few touch downs!
7.) Pool volleyball, this may be a game that you have played in your pool, but perhaps you didn't have that great of a net system. There are new net systems now that are sturdy and easy to set up. There is even a 2 in 1 system that also has basketball hoops with it. Get your family together and volley up!
8.) Pool Noodles, you can use a pool noodle to hold on to and create your own kicking routine. Or you can just hold onto the side if your pool and kick. This will give your legs and your abs a fantastic work out.
The ideas are limitless! You can easily create your own exercise programs in your pool, perhaps starting a whirl pool will get your heart pumping! So before you clean your pool again start using it to get into shape and have fun doing it! For more information and prices on the products above visit www.morleyathletic.com.
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE
By Dale L. Strauf, E.M.C.
Originally published in the A E M A J o u r n a l Vol. 2, No. 1 1996
IT’S PROBABLY A SAFE BET THAT THE STORAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AREN’T GOING TO BE DECREASING IN THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE, INNOVATION WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORDER AND CHAOS IN THE EQUIPMENT ROOM.
With each new season, the degree of specialization in athletic equipment increases. Manufacturers are continually trying to develop that perfect line of equipment and as a result, each athlete on a team seems to have equipment designed exclusively for their position. In the past, the main area of specialization had always been protective equipment, but now we are seeing this trend in the areas of footwear, clothing, and accessories for many different sports. Never before have our student-athletes had such a variety of equipment to choose from. While this diversity is certainly welcomed by equipment managers, it has also created some problems in the storage and organization of athletic equipment. The storage and issue facilities have not expanded in direct proportion to the equipment specialization movement, which has given those individuals involved in equipment management a new challenge: to rearrange their existing areas to accommodate this new equipment. The purpose of this article is to identify some tactics that will help you to meet this challenge.
INITIAL CONCERNS
Equipment rooms should be organized in a manner that will allow item issue to flow smoothly. Therefore, equipment storage areas should be planned to receive, process, and issue items with little, if any, wasted movement or space.
There are three tips to facilitate these procedures:
1) locate the laundry operation within the equipment room
2) make sure equipment that is issued on a daily basis is more accessible than equipment that is out-of-season or issued less frequently
3) if space is a problem, equipment that is not presently being used can be stored in a secure location outside the main equipment issue area and rotated as the seasons change.
Four other important concerns associated with a storage area include: security, ceiling height, wall construction, and climate control. In term of security, each entrance to the equipment area must be well protected against forced entry. If possible, the doors should be metal with metal casings. Ceilings must be high enough to accommodate the largest items that will be store in the area. Continued exposure to dampness will damage many types of equipment used in athletics, especially leather items. Therefore, it is also advantageous to avoid choosing a storage space where the walls are partially or completely below grade, as these areas tend to be where moisture gets drawn into the building. The ideal temperature for storing athletic equipment is 65 to 70 degrees, with humidity in the range of 30 to 40 percent. The room should also have good ventilation.
FIXED STORAGE SPACES
When evaluating storage possibilities for an existing issue area, it is important to identify space that is not currently being used and figure out how it can be transformed for equipment storage. For example, many people look at a ceiling or a wall and all they see is a ceiling or a wall. The innovative equipment manager, however, can look at the same ceiling and wall and see storage possibilities.
Walls and ceilings are perfect for mounting two by- fours and attaching hanging hooks, which are ideal for many types of equipment, such as hockey and lacrosse helmets and gloves. These hooks also provide storage for a laundry pin and bag issue system: Practice clothing items are issued, stored, and laundered in a mesh bag with a numbered laundry pin, and the pin bags are hung in numerical order on the corresponding hooks.
The ceiling is an excellent place to attach hanging bars for cloth items. A two-tiered system with the top bar positioned at six feet and the bottom bar three feet from the floor takes up no more floor space than one bar, allows the
storage of twice as many items, and still keeps everything in reach of the average staff member. When there is extra wall space, hanging bars can also be mounted against a wall. Another plus for using hanging hooks and bars is that it is more efficient and less time consuming when conducting inventories.As long as the items are hung in some sort of sequence, you simply count and evaluate the condition of each item while it remains hanging. Storing these same items on shelving may not only consume a lot of space, but items will need to be removed from the shelves when taking inventory. One word of caution, however, when hanging hooks and bars from the ceiling: it is important to avoid conflicts with fire sprinkler systems. Before proceeding with construction, consult with the proper authorities regarding regulations that might affect a project of this type.
While hooks and bars can greatly expand your storage capabilities, some items do store much better on shelving. Towels, t-shirts, and shorts can be neatly folded and stacked on shelves, with the fold facing out so they can be inventoried accurately and quickly. Balls and shoes that are purchased in boxes are also ideal for shelf storage, as are protective knee and thigh pads, which can be paired and stacked. Other sections of shelving can be converted into bins and used for storing loose balls. The most efficient way to lay out the shelving is by forming an aisle within the equipment room and positioning the shelving back to back. It is important to use shelving that can be adjusted to accommodate the different sizes of equipment that needs to be stored. The end of shelving units can also be utilized for storage by adding hanging hooks.
PORTABLE UNITS
All of the storage ideas that I have identified to this point are of a fixed nature, that is, these storage systems cannot be easily moved. Often, however, it is more convenient and efficient to store items in systems that are portable. Many manufactured storage units are equipped with casters so that the entire unit can be very easily moved to an issue area, or even directly to a locker room, and although they do cost more than fixed units, the time and effort saved often justifies the extra expense.
Portable hanging racks are ideal for issuing game-day uniforms and other clothing items in a central location. In addition, transporting out-of-season items on racks from one location to another ensures that their numerical order won’t change as they are moved, Portable storage units such as helmet trees and shoulder pad racks, designed specifically for protective equipment, are essential for proper storage. These units allow equipment to be stored in a manner that will maintain its shape and protective qualities.
Helmet trees are great for all types of protective headgear. They hold up to 64 helmets, each hung from a foot-long bar that goes through the ear holes. On the tree, helmets can be separated by size and facemask design, simplifying issuing and inventory. Each helmet tree is mounted on casters so that the unit can be transported to the designated issue area. When not in use, the units can then be moved to a more remote storage area.
Shoulder pad racks are designed to allow the pad to be stored in a natural position that will not distort its shape. Casters allow large amounts of protective padding to be moved with very little effort. These racks are manufactured in a variety of models, the two most common ones being the two-saddle and four-saddle models. The light weight of the two-saddle models make them ideal for transporting pads to central issue areas. The storage capacity of the four-saddle models make them ideal for long term out-or-season storage. As with helmet trees, the pads can be separated by model and size to help facilitate issue and inventory.
Laundry carts can provide temporary portable storage for cloth items that are ready for return to the student-athletes. Using the carts, pin bags and game or practice clothing can be transported from the laundry to the central issue areas or locker rooms. Laundry carts also provide excellent storage for protective padding and cloth items during the off-season, You may find what is available from the manufacturers will not always prove efficient for your space requirements.
One problem that often arises is that long vertical spaces are needed, but shelving can only be adjusted horizontally. In these cases, constructing your own storage units—with the help of the custodial or carpentry staff—is a good solution. For example, at Cornell University we had problems storing ice hockey protective equipment using standard racks, so we built our own special unit. There are vertically arranged spaces in the middle for shin guards and hooks on its sides for helmets and gloves. Wheels allow us to move it to the back of the issue area for storage and roll it to the front when the team comes through. The unit looks like a monster bit it works wonderfully for issuing equipment to our hockey team. One word of warning: Be sure to check the size of all door opening that the unit will need to pass through before constructing your own portable units. A unit that will not fit through a doorway will not possess the portable qualities that are desired.
EXTRA SPACE
Another effective way to utilize existing space is by evaluation overhead space. Many older equipment rooms have extremely high ceilings: in fact, it is not uncommon to find equipment areas in older facilities with ceiling heights that are in excess of 20 feet. This provides an excellent opportunity to almost double your storage area with a lightweight mezzanine. The resulting storage area is ideal for out-of season items and equipment can be rotated from the mezzanine to the main issue area as it is needed.
Renovation of this magnitude are considered major, however, and must be budgeted for well in advance of construction. There are several companies that specialize in this type of construction. As with any such project, you should review your plans with the life safety division at you institution. This department is aware of safety regulation that may affect your project. As the current specialization trends continue to expand in high school and college athletics, the lack of storage space will become a universal problem for equipment managers and athletic directors. Whenever it becomes necessary to reformat your storage area, remember that organization is the key. Goals must be established and aesthetics should not be forgotten. A cluttered, unorganized equipment room—even if it can hold more—will only create additional problems in equipment management.
Dale L. Strauf
Education: Master of Science in Education (State University College at Cortland)
Published Articles on Equipment Management: 21
Work Experience: Administrator/Instructor Cornell-28 years, Cortland State-9 years, TC3 - Present
Honors: Athletic Equipment Managers Association President 6 years
Athletic Equipment Managers Association Associate Executive Director 14 years
National Equipment Manager of the Year 1992
District 1 Equipment Manager of the Year 1989,1990,1991,1992
Athletic Equipment Managers Association Lifetime Achievement Award 2006
CDFL May 16th 7 on 7 and Lineman Challenge Projected to be BIG!
Where: Joseph T. St. Lawrence Sports Complex, 115 Torne Valley Rd. Hillburn N.Y. 10931
When: Saturday May 16th 6-9 pm
What: Tournament style 7 on 7 skeleton football games and various lineman competitions
How: Register alone or with a team by sending an email with roster/positions to playcdfl@gmail.com
Who’s going to be there: Projected to have over 80 players - Big East, NEC, MAAC, NJAC scouts and more
Cost: CDFL registered and fully paid players = Free. New recruits = $25.00 which is applied to league registration fee
May 16th 7 on 7 and Lineman Challenge Projected to be BIG!
The CDFL would like to say “Thank You” to all of the players, fans and Red Bull for attending the April 11th 7 on 7 and Lineman Challenge! “The league’s headquarters at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Sports Complex truly became a “field of dreams” that night, and we are excited to announce that will be moving forward with another 7 on 7 and Lineman Challenge Competition on Sat. May 16th from 6-9 pm under the lights! For the players that have already registered and have paid in full it will be completely free. If you have not registered and paid in full it will only cost $25.00 which will come out of your registration fee should you decide to play with us for our inaugural season this summer beginning on July 6th!
This May 16th event is projected to have over 100 players in attendance! It will be structured just like the last one, and you can see some footage of it here at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-K8npmn5r4. It will be pay-per-view internet broadcast live for college coaches and family and friends around the nation to view! Teams will be filled on a first come first serve basis, so if you want to bring a team email a confirmation to playcdfl@gmail.com or call (612) 743-4730 with your teams roster by position, hometown and contact info. If you come alone that is great, we will place you on a team.
We would like all players to bring black shorts and the CDFL will provide the jerseys. Each team will consist of a QB, HB, FB, TE, X reciever, Y reciever, Z receiver, 3/4 LB’s, 2 CB’s and 2 safties. The players will run plays directly from the Official CDFL Playbooks consisting of college level schemes. The Lineman Challenge will have competition for every position on both sides of the ball including, drills, tire lifts and tug of war. All 18-24 year old players are welcomed, and we strongly encouraged anyone who is serious about playing in the CDFL this summer to attend this event. It is a big step in establishing relationships and getting you out for the CDFL and college coaches to see. Hope to see you there! Take care and God bless. - CDFL President/Coach - Peter St. Lawrence
Soccer Goalie Protective Gear
One of the most important parts of your body to protect is your head. I don't need to tell you how important your head is, I am sure you already know. If not then perhaps its not that important. For head protection you can use the traditional foam goalie helmet. These helmets are pretty much the same but they do come in different colors so you can look a bit more stylish. They are available in colors white, black, royal, and scarlet.
Unfortunately for some there is a negative stigma with soccer goalie helmets. The other choice is the Full 90 Head Gear. This head gear not only looks good but does a great job of protecting your noggin.
The premier features an advanced Tru-fit system ™, which is comprised of the new x-band design and new interchangeable occipital back padding. The interchangeable occipital back padding comes in two sizes; ocp-1 and ocp-2 for more or less coverage of Forcebloc™ foam for the occipital area of the head. This gives players the amount of protection that's right for their style of play.
The x-band ™ design has a lower profile, a lighter weight cross-strap construction, and comes with fabric that helps accelerate moisture evaporation. This allows the premier to better conform to the shape of the head, improves "the feel" of the ball as it makes contact with the head, and significantly reduces moisture build-up. The result is a more comfortable and sturdy fit and a greater degree of the full90 signature Tru-play performance.
For a goalie their hands are an important asset. With out their hands they are not going to do a good job of stopping the ball. It is imperative that the goalie has a good pair of goalie gloves. These days with the new fabrics, plastics, and construction methods you are going to find some gloves that really look good and protect your hands like never before.
Here are some of the features:
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Palm of glove: patented duo mega foam. An additional layer of latex on the inside of the palm guarantees maximum impact absorption and gives the keeper optimal contact with the palm for secure catching and extraordinary ball feel and control.
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Backhand of glove: the latest Shockshield Advanced™ provides additional protection to the keeper when punching a ball, or getting stepped in during play. For the first time anywhere, this technology makes it possible to emboss the latex coating on the upper side of the glove in a unique three-dimensional landscape of raised hills and inset valleys. This makes it possible to support the stressed zones on the back of the hand in a well targeted and effective way with shock-absorbing material. Without restricting the flexibility, this revolutionary new idea helps absorb and distribute impact over the largest possible area. The new stretchable P.U. backhand material makes for more flexibility for the hand and an even tighter, more comfortable fit.
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Construction: the anatomically shaped bowl cut allows the keepers to keep their hands in a more comfortable position. Our air vent system™ keeps the players hands cool and dry during play. The deep cut in the thumb notch includes an elasticized piece below the foam to help eliminate tear out. The additional patch of foam on the wrist area allows the keeper better ball control when throwing the ball. The integral wrist support system allows the wrist strap to go over or under this foam patch. The optimal fit and catching zone provided by our revolutionary ESS™ (ergonomic support system) cut uses a pattern that helps the fingers to be pre-splaying (spread so the keeper has a better hand position). Flex cuts on the backhand, rolled thumb construction.
The Reusch Andreas Breezer Goalie Knickers offer removable padding and a loose bottom for a great fit.
Features:
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70% polyester & 30% cotton design
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Removable hip padding
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Knee padding
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Pant is slightly longer than knicker length with open, loose bottom
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Black only
You can also get goalie shorts and buy a pair of knee protectors.
Features:
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Specific goalkeeper design knee pad
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Designed to help protect when diving
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Special EVA padding used for durability
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Available in sizes small or large
- Protects shin and ankle from bruises and abrasions
- Superior double stitching for quality
- Soft spandex/polyester prevents slippage
- Built in elastic keeps pad comfortable
- Thick 1/4" closed cell foam shin protection
- Offers conforming, high impact, multi hinged polyethylene plastic ribs in shin
- Deflects and disperses impact
- Plastic ribs allow for total flexibility
- Available in 10 team colors
- Available in sizes small through x-large.
Being the goalie in a soccer game is not easy but at least there are ways to protect yourself from those 75 MPH soccer balls. For more information on the above items or for more items to choose from check out www.morleyathletic.com.
Bowling in Physical Education Class
Bowling in physical education class is a fun way to teach kids cooperation and
coordination skills. Physical Education bowling is different from regular
bowling in many ways but the biggest difference is the equipment that is used.
Regular bowling balls and pins are not used. What is used are rubberized plastic or
foam balls and plastic or foam pins. The balls that are used can weigh
from 1.5 lbs to 5 lbs depending on the material they are made of. These
ball are made for physical education class only. They are not made to be
used at a real bowling ally. Bowling physical education programs are recommended for grade levels 3-5.
There are a couple ways to play.
One way is sort of like soccer. First you set up teams of about 5 depending on how many students you have. Each team will have 4 rovers and 1 pin keeper. The rovers stay out of the pin area and they use the balls to try to knock down the opposing teams pins. They pass the ball and shoot by rolling the ball on the ground. Tossing or throwing the ball is not allowed. The rovers also can block the opposing teams passes or shots using their feet or hands. The pin keepers stay in the pin area and try to protect their pins and also pass the balls back to their team mates. The game starts with pin keeper passing out the balls to their rovers who begin the game on their half of the court. The game ends when all of one teams pins are down. (See diagram below)
Rules:
- Players must roll the ball to pass (no throwing the ball)
- Rover can only take 2 steps with ball in hand
- Rover can not enter the pin area
- Players are aloud to block passes or shots with hands or feet
- Pin keepers can arrange the pins anyway they want
- Adult supervision required
Items Needed:
- Bowling Pins
- Bowling Balls
- Scrimmage Vests
Rules:
- (No throwing the ball)
- Take Turns
- Adult supervision required
Items Needed:
- Bowling Pins
- Bowling Balls
- Bowling Lane
- (Back Stop optional)
If you are looking for more information and prices on physical education bowling products go to www.morelyathletic.com.
Cascade Iris™ Lacrosse Eye Protection
Eye protection was mandated for the sport of women's lacrosse in 2003. Part of the mandate is that the eye protection meets the ASTM F803-03 Standards.
The ASTM stands for American Society for Testing and Materials. The ASTM is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world. It is a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. The organization is known for their high technical quality and market relevancy and plays an important role in the global economy.
Pretty much all of the lacrosse eye protection out there meets or exceeds these standards. One of the first companies to come out with innovative lacrosse eye protection is Cascade. They are the creator of the Iris eye guard. This eye guard was the first of its kind. It is made of a wire frame with foam padding. Which gives the player excellent protection and also allows for good ventilation and field of vision. The open mask keeps it from fogging like traditional eye goggles. The Cascade Iris™ mask is truly the eye mask that set the standard. The Iris™ is the number one selling eye mask in lacrosse and has been the choice of most d1 college teams. The Cascade Iris™ is approved for both lacrosse and field hockey and is the perfect choice for any coach or player looking for a dual-sport eye mask with the customization top teams deserve.
The best part about the Cascade Iris is the choice of color combinations it almost seems endless. You can choose from the following colors: Green, Carolina Blue, Royal, Navy, Purple, Silver, Black,, Maroon, Scarlet, Orange, Athletic Gold, Yellow, and for the foam additional colors like lime and pink.
Because of their popularity Cascade has come out with other versions like the Iris™ Pro, and Iris™ Mini to give a better fit and better design to the Original Iris™.
Many competitors have come out with their own eye guards so they could gain some of this market share. Some of these Eye masks are the Debeer Lucent™, STX® 4-Sight+, Bangerz, and Debeer Vista™. While they have their own unique features The Iris™ still remains number one.
For more information and prices on the Cascade Iris and the other eye guards visit www.morleyathletic.com.
CDFL Open Tryout 7 on 7 & Lineman Challenge, April 11, 2009
Originally Published On www.PlayCDFL.com
The CDFL is thrilled to announce that it will have it’s first 7 on 7 and Lineman Challenge Tryout at the Joe Saint Center in Hillburn N.Y. on Sat. April 11 from 7-9 pm. The event will be completely FREE and will be pay-per-view internet broadcast live for college coaches and family and friends around the nation to view! We are planning to be outside, but will move inside if the weather is bad. Teams will be filled on a first come first serve basis, so if you want to bring a team email a confirmation to playcdfl@gmail.com with your teams roster by position, hometown and contact info. If you come alone that is great, we will place you on a team.
We would like alI players to bring black shorts and the CDFL will provide the uppers. Each team will consist of a QB, HB, FB, TE, X reciever, Y reciever, Z receiver, 3/4 LB’s, 2 CB’s and 2 safties. The players will run plays directly from the Official CDFL Playbooks consisting of college level schemes. The Lineman Challenge will include competition for every position on both sides of the ball. All 18-24 year old players are welcomed, and we strongly encouraged anyone who is serious about playing in the CDFL this summer to attend this event. It is a big step in establishing relationships and getting you out for the CDFL and college coaches to see. Hope all is well and we are excited to see all of you soon!
Visit UTUBE to see the most recent clinic video from the 3/7/09 CDFL Tryout ( Link Below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPTYPBOWK9M&feature=channel
3/15/2009
On Saturday March 14, 2009, the New York State Section Nine Football Coaches Association presented its annual football clinic at Crispell middle school in Pine Bush, New York. Section Nine “Coach of the Year” and CDFL coach, Jim Wright hosted 115 area football coaches for the day long clinic which featured former NFL coaching legend Bill Mountjoy up from Virginia to present “Outside Zone Play”. John Loose, Def. Coor. Lafayette College, on the “Zone Blitz Package”. Bernie and Mike Connolly, Monroe-Woodbury H. S. Defensive coaches, spoke to “The M-W 4-2-5 Defense” . CDFL Co-Founder George St. Lawrence presented “The 5 Ways to a Football Shutout.”
The CDFL is proud to support Lafayette College Football and the efforts of coach John Loose in promoting pediatric brain tumor research. On Sunday June 7, 2009 Lafayette College will host its annual,” Laurens First and Goal Football Camp“. The camp is named in honor of 11-year-old brain tumor survivor Lauren Loose. Lauren was diagnosed with multiple brain tumors at age two. Please visit the website at www.laurensfirstandgoal.org to make a donation and get additional information regarding the camp.
L-R, George St. Lawrence, CDFL,. John Loose, Lafayette College Def. Coor.,. Bernie Connolly, Monroe Woodbury H.S. , Def. Coor.
3/8/2009
Just a quick note to say, Thank You to All players, Coaches and Speakers who attended the 3/7/09 CDFL clinic in New Windsor , New York. We will be updating the player performance list during this week. Outstanding results were achieved by many of the players who attended. Great players make for a great league! Coach Barry Chait spoke to the preseason training needs of the players in preperation for the july 6, 2009 start. Gus Ornstein gave a motivational talk on his experiences in getting to the NFL, followed by an introduction to the CDFL passing game. A special CDFL thanks to site owner, Mr. John Alva, for allowing for extended time in his facility and being a great host. Get ready for the CDFL 7-on-7 clinic and Lineman Challenge in late April. The CDFL experience, BE PART OF IT in 2009 !!!!!!!
"Thank You" To All Players Who Attended the CDFL 3/7/09 Clinic
Originaly Published On www.PlayCDFL.com
Just a quick note to say, Thank You to All players, Coaches and Speakers who attended the 3/7/09 CDFL clinic in New Windsor , New York. We will be updating the player performance list during this week. Outstanding results were achieved by many of the players who attended. Great players make for a great league! Coach Barry Chait spoke to the preseason training needs of the players in preperation for the july 6, 2009 start. Gus Ornstein gave a motivational talk on his experiences in getting to the NFL, followed by an introduction to the CDFL passing game. A special CDFL thanks to site owner, Mr. John Alva, for allowing for extended time in his facility and being a great host. Get ready for the CDFL 7-on-7 clinic and Lineman Challenge in late April. The CDFL experience, BE PART OF IT in 2009 !!!!!!!
3/7/2009
Dear CDFL player,
Congratulations on taking this step to continue your football career. We at the CDFL are looking forward to helping you. My job as strength & conditioning coach is a very important position in getting you ready to play this upcoming season and stay healthy on the field. As a former NFL strength coach I have first hand experience and know what it takes to get you to your next level of play.
Each league that you progress to will have a better talent pool and the speed and strength will increase as well. To compete at that level, you need a dedicated plan and an uncompromising work ethic. At this time, I am making some basic recommendations to help you on this quest.
First we need to develop your baseline aerobic capacity and strength. You should be running longer sprints (440s, 220s) and do some cardiovascular aerobic conditioning. Running at all times for football doesn’t need to be greater than 2 miles. Sprint ratios should start at a 3:1. Strength training should also be done on a consistant basis with some type of scientific background.
As you get closer to training camp and the season, your distance should get less (100s-80s) with a 2:1 rest ratio. Your strength program should be in mid stride and you should be seeing some nice gains. Still do aerobic conditioning and start doing some positional drills to aid in your movement.
In the last part of your training before camp, your sprint distance should be less, under 40 yards with the occasional day of 80-100 yards. These should be done with short breaks 1:1 rest ratios. More positional drills and strength levels should be high for you.
Plyometrics are a great training tool that should be incorporated into your positional drills. Start slow and low, then build up from there. If you start challenging yourself too much, you will increase your risk for injury.
There are many programs for strength work. You need to evaluate which one you like, then choose. I have my program and may be able to help, if you like. The other program I recommend is Crossfit. I am a level 1 trainer and I have my affiliation. This may not be for everyone depending on your needs. But for overall conditioning, it is a great program. I own a health club in Goshen, NY. If anyone needs additional assistance, feel free to call (phone number 845 294-5004).
Once again I look forward to this opportunity to help you on your football quest.
Barry S. Chait
CDFL Strength & Conditioning Coach
Coach B. Chait at 3/7/09 clinic
Stretching Out 3/7/09
