Happy Halloween

Thanks for a great season!!

 Hi Rookie Green:

  I couldn't have asked for a better way to finish the season. Our boys came out hungry in the first half and put the hammer down... up 26-0. 2nd half.. we got to have a few kids play a few different positions.. and we won with class.

We finished with a record of 5-4... keep in mind the 4- losses came to teams that were all still in the playoffs at the start of today. Yes... 8 teams left in the playoffs... we lost to 4 of them.. one of those game was a one point loss and the other was a 5- point loss to 7-1 5- star Liberty.

It was a pleasure coaching your kids this season. Thanks to coach Eric for basically being the "other" head coach and really getting things organized early in the season with Shannon..  Coaches Rob and Bill were there all season with their passion and direction... Field manager Mize... our video staff... and all the great parents and kids I say thank you.

Amy Simpson will be sending out an e-mail about a post season party.

Until then,,,, enjoy!!!



Coach Mike

Game - Saturday October 30th at 11:00 am - Skyline

Rookie Green:

  As fate would have it... our last game of the season is Saturday at Skyline vs the "other" Issaquah team we scrimmaged from time to time... Issaquah Purple. We're home at 11am... have the kids there by 9:45... and we're wearing Green.


Coach Mike

SYFA 2010 ~ YEAR-END PARENT PARTY!!!

Hey folks – it’s that time of year again – where we Parents get together for a fun night out to celebrate a great football season !!

For those of you that have attended this party before – you know how much fun it is – and we hope to see you again…!

For those of you that are new to SYFA and/or have not attended this party in the past – we encourage you to get your tickets and come join in the fun – we promise you will not be disappointed…!

We went away from the fundraising auction several years ago – now it is; Happy Hour(s), a great Dinner and fun Music & Dancing!  This year we will again have our dinner catered by  BIG HOUSE BBQ!

We also will have another Dessert Dash, and welcome your fabulous desserts.  More info on this to follow!

WHAT: BBQ Dinner / Beer-Wine / Music & Dancing

WHEN: Saturday, November 13th, 6:00-11:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Lodge at Beaver Lake (25101 SE 24^th Street)

WHY: Celebrate the 2010 Football Season – Have fun…!

THEME: GO Spartans! *** Wear your Spartan team gear and/or colors…!

COST: Couples - $ 70.00 / Singles - $ 35.00

*** NOTE: Our system (SYFA) has 300 + families and the Lodge capacity is 150 people – meaning space is limited…!

So, if you want to attend - get your tickets early or you will miss out!!!

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Team Managers have tickets for sale for your team!

*** Ticket sales will end on Sunday, November 7th ***

1st Game Playoff Schedule

Hi Rookie Green:
 
Best game of the season on Saturday with a playoff spot on the line. The defense dominated!!! The offense controlled the game... and our Spartans win 21-0 at Mercer Island!!
 
We've got practice Monday and Wednesday at 5pm... please have the kids there by 4:45.
 
Next Saturday we play Issaquah Gold. I watched their game on Saturday... they barely escaped with a win (either 19-13 or 20-13... I left before their extra point attempt with 1:25 left in the game).. The Mercer Island White team they beat had a 2-4 record coming into the game. There are some definite weaknesses on the team that we can exploit. So ISSY Gold in unbeaten.. but their division is much weaker than ours. The kids should have faith.... we have a very good shot to take them out.
 
Coach Mike

Week 6 Conference Standings

We are in "C" Conference.

Reminder: SYFA Food Drive Tomorrow from 8am - 8pm

Spartans -

Reminder tomorrow is the SYFA Non-Perishable Food Drive.  Bring your donations to the covered area by the concession stand between the hours of 8am till 8pm.

For a list of suggested items to donate that the Food Bank is in need of, please click here:  Food Bank.pdf

GO SPARTANS!

SYFA Food Drive

SYFA Families: 

Show your spirit and generosity by participating in the 1st SYFA food drive.  We are sponsoring a food collection drive, this Saturday, 10/16 at Skyline High School.  Please bring canned food items along with baby food to the covered area next to the concession stand.  We will have grocery bags set out to collect the items and take them to the Issaquah Food Bank on Monday morning. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated and will go to help many needy families in our community.  

Thanks in advance for your participation!

Team Photo

SYFA - Spartan Gear UPDATE

SPARTANS!!     

Didn’t order and wished you did?   We have some inventory left, and will be selling it this Saturday at Skyline High School Stadium from 10:00am until 3:00. 

Come and shop!!

Ordered something and didn’t get it yet (Stadium seats, burn-out T’s, dry-fit T’s, hats, jackets, etc) ? 

It’s here!!

Come to Skyline High School Stadium this Saturday and pick it up!  We will be there from 10:00am until 3:00. 

Stop by!

SYFA - Reminder on Field Rules

Spartans -

This is a friendly reminder about the rules that our players and parents are required to follow for the football season.  We have received word that there have been a number of infractions to the rules in the past few weeks. 

Please be aware that the rules are the directive of either Issaquah School District, GEJFA or King County and are applicable at all stadiums.

• ONLY those who's names are on the MASTER ROSTER (for the current game or the following game warm ups) are allowed on the field.  

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• NO KIDS are allowed in the press box.

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• NO PETS are allowed on Issaquah School District Property.

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• NO spectator should use profanity, vulgar language or gestures towards a coach or referee. 

We are very fortunate to have such nice fields to use, please respect the rules set out for us.

Thank you.

SYFA

THURSDAY'S PRACTICE / MAJOR CHANGE / NOW @ HIGHLANDS 5-7PM

Rookie Green:
 
The Skyline Youth Football Association e-mailed the coaches tonight and told us we can not use Pine Lake Field tomorrow. The school sent a last minute e-mail cancelling because of a track meet of some kind.
 
We are going back to the Highlands from 5-7pm tomorrow for more work against our good friends at Issaquah Gold. I was calling around and could have potentially squeezed us onto another field with other Skyline teams... but I spoke with the Issy coach and he gave us a deal that's too good to pass up. He says he wants his boys to practice against quality competition and thinks our boys present great challenges. He also says since they only have 14 or 15 guys... they can't scrimmage each other and rarely can practice special teams... I was just looking for a piece of their field to practice alone.. not wanting to bug them twice in one week.. instead what we've decided on is this.... We'll split the practice into 20- minute segments. I'm sending them details on our Saturday opponent (Liberty) and they will run the Liberty power offense against us so our defense can get good practice... They want to try to run a different kind of offense as well... We'll also get a chance to play our offense against a "Liberty Style" defense.. and our offense against the "regular" Issy Gold defense.
 
So... tomorrow's practice is 5-7pm at the Highlands... the same turf soccer fields in Central Park!! We're very lucky to play this team as often as we do.. I think in the long run it'll make our Spartans better.
  
Take care..
 
Coach Mike

SYFA - Unsportsmanlike Conduct

GEJFA sent out an email this weekend, discussing multiple cases of unacceptable behavior at some games this weekend.  Some reported by opponent coaches, some reported by officials and even one case reported by a spectator who was there just to watch kids play.  Coaches swearing, coaches arguing with officials, coaches calling for fouls, coaches choosing or refusing to shake hands at the end of the game, fans swearing, confronting officials, etc.

Although we know that the SYFA coaches' and parents would not be involved in this type of behavior, the league has asked that we forward the NFHS Rule 9 Contact Foul for all coaches to review.   GEJFA follows the NFHS Rules and all SYFA teams received a copy when they picked up their Master Rosters. 

 Please be aware that the officials will be instructed to penalize teams for poor behavior/sportsmanship.  The later may also mean ejections.

 If you have any comments, please let us know.

SYFA

High School Football Rule Book

Rule: 9-5-1  No player shall act in an unsportsmanlike manner.  Examples are, but not                    

         limited to:

1. Baiting or taunting acts or words or insignia worn which engenders ill will.
2. Using profanity, insulting or vulgar language or gestures.
3. Any delayed, excessive or prolonged act by which a player attempts to focus attention upon himself.
4. Using disconcerting acts or words prior to the snap in an attempt to interfere with A’s signals or movements.
5. Intentionally kicking at the ball, other than during a legal kick.
6. Leaving the field between downs to gain an advantage unless replaced or unless with permission of an official.
7. Refusing to comply with an official’s request.
8. Using tobacco or smokeless tobacco.

Rule: 9-8-1  No coach, substitute, trainer or other team attendant shall act in an

         unsportsmanlike manner.  Examples are, but not limited to:

1. Using profanity, insulting or vulgar language or gestures.
2. Attempting to influence a decision by an official.
3. Disrespectfully addressing an official.
4. Indicating objections to an official’s decision.
5. Using any illegal communication equipment.
6. Holding an unauthorized conference.
7. The failure of a team to be ready to start either half.
8. Failure of the head coach, following verification, to have player(s) wear legal and/or required equipment.
9. Being on the field except as a substitute or replacement player.
10. Using tobacco or smokeless tobacco.
11. Being outside the team box, but not on the field.
12. A substitute who leaves the team box during a fight.

Penalty: if dead ball – 15 yards unsportsmanlike conduct.  Also disqualification if flagrant.  A second unsportsmanlike foul results in disqualification.  A disqualified member of the coaching staff shall be ejected from the stadium area and be prohibited from any further contact, direct or indirect, with the team during the remainder of the game.  For failure to comply, the referee may forfeit the game.

Rule 9-9

Art. 1 A player or non-player or person not subject to the rules shall not hinder play by an

          unfair act which has no specific rule coverage.

Art. 2 No team shall repeatedly commit fouls which halve the distance to the goal line.

Art. 3 Neither team shall commit any act which, in the opinion of the referee, tends to

          make a travesty of the game.

Penalty: Unfair act – the referee enforces any penalty he considers equitable, including the award of a score.  Repeated fouls, the game may be forfeited.

Skyline Youth Night - Friday October 8th

Spartans -

SAVE THE DATE!!! Friday, October 8th is SYFA Youth Night at the Skyline High School Varsity Football Game against Newport High School.

This is a really fun event for our club! Our players wear their game jerseys to the game, the entire club will have reserved seating in the South End Zone, and during Half Time they will go out on the field to form a Spartan 'S' for the high school players to run through.

There will be NO PRESALES for this game, but all football & cheerleader players and coaches will have admission covered and allowed to enter early.

Please alert one of the coaches or our team manager if your player is planning on attending. We need to alert SYFA by Monday, October 4th, with a FINAL count of how many players and how many coaches plan on attending.

We will plan on assembling our team at 5:15pm that evening - as the SYFA early entrance will be at 5:30pm

GO SPARTANS!!

Parents can start breathing again / 3-1 Rookie Green / tough game this week

Hi Rookie Green:

You can start breathing again. What a nerve-racking finish.... I told the kids it doesn't matter if you win by 15, 5, 1 or half a point... a win is a win and they deserve to celebrate.

Congrats to the defense!!! What a great effort... they only gave up one big play (the first TD).. and with the game on the line.. they stopped Lake Washington when only 3- yards separated us from a win or a tie.
The offense made a few mistakes... but I was happy with some of the holes we created. I told the boys.. rather than try to run 50- yards for a td on every play... sometimes we take the first hole and cut for 5-8 yards. We'll work on that and some other things this week. It's also extremely difficult to overcome 2- long TD runs that are called back by penalties. In atleast one of those two cases... there was no reason to toss a flag.. the ball was just crossing the goal line when he called us on it... we really could have had that team down by 3- TD's if not for the penalties.. and the game would have been well in hand... Oh well.. that's sports.. especially when they're 8 and 9 years old.

So.. we're 3-1 through 4 games.. a very nice start to the season. Next week we play 5- Star Liberty. They have some talent... but so do we... I'm condfident our boys can hang with them.

Don't forget.. Monday night we practice up at Central Park in the Highlands. We're scimmaging Issaquah Gold and Issaquah Purple. It's the 2nd time we're taking on Issaquah Gold... they are very good and should help us get ready for the next game. Today Issaquah Gold beat an undefeated and very good Eastlake Black team 19-0... This is a good team to practice our inside runs against.. because they're very tough!!

Please have the kids there by 4:45 so we can get organized...

Take care and thanks for your continues support and spirit.

Coach Mike

SATURDAY TIME CHANGE !!!!!

Rookie Green:

Schedule change for Saturday's game at Lake Washington. One game was already forfeited ahead of ours... so we now play at 2:30pm. Please have the kids there by 1:15.

AGAIN... 2:30 PM SATURDAY!!! Kids have to be there an hour and 15 minutes before kickoff. WHITE JERSEYS!!


Coach Mike

Hi Rookie Green:

3- things.

1) practice tonight at Pine Lake Middle School... see ya there at 4:45
2) game at Lake Washington High School Saturday at 4:30. Kids have to be there by 3:15 at the latest. We are away so wear your WHITE Jersey's The address is 12033 NE 80TH ST in Kirkland... I included directions at the bottom of the page.
3) Monday we will be practicing at the Issaquah Highlands from 5-7pm.. It'll be a "Jamboree style" scrimmage with Issaquah Gold and Issaquah Purple.. where we play offense and defense against both of those teams for 5-7 minute periods... We will wear our GREEN Jersey's. The scrimmage will be at Central Park in the Highlands... look for all the Green, White and Purple!!

See ya tonight.

Mike D

Directions to Lake Washington HS for Saturday
-I-90 West to 405 North
-Exit 10 toward Bellevue/Everett
-Merge onto NE 85TH ST/WA-908 E via EXIT 18 toward REDMOND
-Turn RIGHT onto 120TH AVE NE
-Turn LEFT onto NE 80TH ST
-12033 NE 80TH ST is on the RIGHT

Skyline High School Varsity Game vs. Issaquah - Parking

Spartans -

Tomorrow night at 7pm is the big game with Skyline High School taking on Issaquah High.

We have been informed by Mary Queen of Peace (the Catholic Church directly across the street) that there is a funeral there TOMORROW EVENING.

They are asking for all our Spartan families to look to park in one of the other church parking lots or over at City Hall. The lower parking lot will be reserved solely for the funeral.

Please be respectful of the funeral and the family during this difficult time.

Thanks for your cooperation.

SYFA

Practice Change Monday / 5:00 at Skyline HS

Hi Rookie Green:

Monday night's practice will be held at Skyline HS. Not on the field, but in a classroom watching the tape of Saturday's game. Have the kids wear either a practice jersey or a game jersey and shorts or jeans. NO PADS, NO HELEMTS!!!

Coach Rosemont is kind enough to set up his room with the over-head projector we need to show the kids some of the things we're doing right and wrong as a team. You can drop your kids off in the round-about right in front of the school where the basketball gym is. If you're facing Skyline HS from 228th... it's around to the left... the coaches will wait for all of the kids and then at 5pm we'll walk up as a team. This is a players and coaches only viewing... we have notes and plays we need to hurry through.. so we'd like to be able to address the kids in a timely manner.

We'll walk the kids back down just before 7pm.

Please e-mail me to confirm you've seen this change...

Also, the game film is now up and ready to view. I know you all have busy lives... but take a few moments to watch with your sons if you can. It'll be very easy to see the little things they can change that will make a big difference. Speaking for the offense. You can watch one play that works for 25-30 yards and the next play that gets stopped for a loss. Often times, it's just one player.. taking that play off. Some kids are improvingly greatly at understanding their responsibilities... others are still struggling or just not interested in making enough effort every play. Last week we talked with some kids (including my own) about blocking until the whistle. Please pick out those plays with your kids and it'll make a huge difference.. plus get them ready for tomorrow's session.

Take care... see you tomorrow at Skyline HS.

Mike D

Practice Change Monday /5:00 at Skyline HS

Hi Rookie Green:

Monday night's practice will be held at Skyline HS. Not on the field, but in a classroom watching the tape of Saturday's game. Have the kids wear either a practice jersey or a game jersey and shorts or jeans. NO PADS, NO HELEMTS!!!

Coach Rosemont is kind enough to set up his room with the over-head projector we need to show the kids some of the things we're doing right and wrong as a team. You can drop your kids off in the round-about right in front of the school where the basketball gym is. If you're facing Skyline HS from 228th... it's around to the left... the coaches will wait for all of the kids and then at 5pm we'll walk up as a team. This is a players and coaches only viewing... we have notes and plays we need to hurry through.. so we'd like to be able to address the kids in a timely manner.

We'll walk the kids back down just before 7pm.

Please e-mail me to confirm you've seen this change...

Also, the game film is now up and ready to view. I know you all have busy lives... but take a few moments to watch with your sons if you can. It'll be very easy to see the little things they can change that will make a big difference. Speaking for the offense. You can watch one play that works for 25-30 yards and the next play that gets stopped for a loss. Often times, it's just one player.. taking that play off. Some kids are improvingly greatly at understanding their responsibilities... others are still struggling or just not interested in making enough effort every play. Last week we talked with some kids (including my own) about blocking until the whistle. Please pick out those plays with your kids and it'll make a huge difference.. plus get them ready for tomorrow's session.

Take care... see you tomorrow at Skyline HS.

Mike D

28-6 win, 2-1 record, long way to go

Hi Rookie Green:

It was a much improved Rookie Green team against Bainbridge. Blocking was "MUCH" better and the defense was solid. It was only after the boys took their foot off the gas pedal that they gave up a late TD.

We have practice this week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We may try to turn one of those practices into a "game film" viewing session at Coach Rob's classroom at Skyline HS (stay tuned on that.. we'll see).

Tell the boys to enjoy this one until Monday night.... and then turn the switch,... because Lake Washington is waiting for them next Saturday.

Coach Mike

Awesome practice!!! / Game Saturday... please have them at Skyline 10:45 at latest

Hi Rookie Green:

Last night's practice was awesome!! We spent the entire practice on "blocking schemes"... not just blocking... but knowing the play and knowing your responsibility. I'm extremely confident (ok hopeful) the kids will show major improvement in this area Saturday. We told the boys instead of it being like a school musical performance where many of our boys mouth the words and can hide up there on stage.. imagine that each play is a solo on stage... and if you mouth the words... the school performance takes a turn South!!

The kids seemed eager to learn... soaked in plenty and they're ready for a major rebound Saturday!!

Game time vs Bainbridge Island Saturday is Noon... it's important to have the kids there by 10:45. Please don't hesitate to ask for a car pool if this presents a "time problem" in the home.

See ya this weekend.


Coach Mike

** Reminder on Scrimmage tomorrow **

Rookie Green,

Please wear your "Green" Game Uniforms tomorrow for our scrimmage against Issaquah. They are going to be wearing their game "Purple" Game Uniforms.

Thanks and see you all tomorrow.

New week ahead! Scrimmage Monday and practice Wednesday

Hi Rookie Green:

Saturday was a learning experience!! In 4-5 years of coaching several sports and dozens of teams I have never, ever been a part of such a rough experience on a youth sports field. That Mt. Si team was talented, well coached, aggressive and ready to play. It's the Rookie level and it's important we look at this as a learning experience. There is much to be "taken away" from a game like that... as opposed to always getting your way. As I told the kids... this wasn't the Super Bowl. It's Rookie football game #2... and the coaches and players must forget it and move on to game #3 against Bainbridge Island. By the way.. Bainbridge lost Saturday 6-0 to Inglemoor... the team we beat last weekend.. hopefully our boys will practice well this week.. and we can turn the tables in a big way!!

This week is interesting. We have only 2- practice days scheduled. Monday and Wednesday... from 5-7.. please have the boys there by 4:45pm. Monday we actually have a scrimmage against one of the Issaquah teams.. that will start at 5:15 or 5:20 (at our practice field) ... Then Wednesday we have a regular practice. As we discussed before the season... after 2- games (NOW) kids can ask to try out for new positions. Please e-mail me or coach Eric and let us know another position your child might want to try out for. If your Spartan is happy in his current position.. then please don't send an e-mail. I can't promise a change.. but I will promise we will consider it and give your son that try-out. Ultimately, it's a balancing act.. trying to figure out a way to effectively field an offense and a defense. Trust me when I say.. the coaches want all of our kids to be successful as a team and get the most out of the experience. So we will do the best we can.. given everything there is to consider.

Here's to a new week and a new Rookie Green outcome...

Coach Mike

PS: see u Monday at 4:45pm at Pine Lake Middle School

Saturday 12:15 Issaquah High School / Home Green Jerseys

Hi Skyline Green:

Gametime Saturday is 1:30 at Issaquah HS vs. Mt. Si Red. Please have the kids on the field no later than 12:15.

Instead of splitting up players in a draft like Skyline does... Mt. Si carries an "A" team and a "B" team.. Red is the "A" team.. so our boys are in for quite a challenge. With that in mind... keep those kiddos rested so they're reading to rock on Saturday.

Also.. have them wear their home "Green" jerseys.

Go Skyline Green!!!!

Mike D

Game Film

Rookie Green,

You should have received an email from me today that will allow you and your player to have access to watch our game films. The email looks like the one below that was sent to Shannon. If you have any problems, please contact me and I will help you through getting access.

Coach E

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To: shannon.sullivan@gmail.com
Cc: help@watchgamefilm.com

Hello Shannon

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Week 1 Scores & Standings

Rookie Green is 1-0

Nice job Saturday night by our boys!!   A 19-6 road win over a well-coached and "BIG" Inglemoor team.  For a 1st game there were more positives than negatives.  But there is plenty we can improve upon.  We'll do that this week as we get ready for a very talented Mt. Si Red team.  This team is probably the best team we'll face during the regular season.
 
The practice schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.  NO SCRIMMAGE THIS WEEK !!!!   Issaquah decided to wait until the following week.
 
See ya Monday night at 4:45.
  
Mike D
 
PS: We're all kind of learning the ropes together on this, but... it's extremely important that kids are at the game on time.  On time means that they arrive at the field and check in with a coach 1 hour and 15 minutes before we are scheduled to play.  If your child is 0-15 minutes late, they will miss the 1st quarter of the game.  If they are more than 15 minutes late, the will miss the first half.  If your child is more than 30 minutes late, there is a high likely hood that they will miss weigh-in and therefore the game all together.  Please plan accordingly and give yourself enough time for driving and any navigation challenges you may have.

A few final things Rookie Green

Hi folks:
 
  Looking forward to tonight. There's a league rule I want you to know about. We may never be in this position... but just in case we are. A team can NEVER have a lead of more than 32 points. It's a sportsmanship rule. If it ever happens, the coach is suspended for the next week. So if we are ever leading by 27,, 28.. etc... the kids can not score... Your child may run out of bounds on purpose or stop before the goal line... wanted you to know in advance WHY that's happening.
 
  And speaking for sportsmanship. We have a GREAT group of parents. The Seahawks game... Huskies practice... pizza night... what a nice football family we have. Just like any family there will be bumps in the road... especially when it comes to the best interest of our children. I've been to many a youth football game when the whispers begin... "why didn't so and so block this guy.... why does so and so get the ball so often... why does the coach... why this.. why that..." We have not played a real game yet... so our boys will face adversity.. botched snaps... botched plays,,, heartbreaking losses (hopefully not). Just know that the volunteer adults on the field (coaches..managers... etc) love being around your boys and despite being tough on them at times.. we will also build them up and pat them on the back and give them the comfort they need.. I just want to use this e-mail to ask all parents/fans to root for each and every kid on this football team. Remember who's sitting around you.. no matter the skill level of their "little Spartan" those parents around you love their kids just as much as you do.. Sorry to be so corny... it's just very important to me that we all step into this experience together and do the best we can from the get go... to make it a rewarding experince for as many families as possible.
 
Thanks...
 
Can't wait to see the boys tonight in their road white uniforms..
 
Coach Mike

DON'T FORGET / WHITE UNIFORMS FOR ROAD GAMES!!!!!

White uniforms for the game today please.

Rookie Green spirit and support

Hello Rookie Green parents,

I am our head cheerleader and wanted to get everyone up to speed on what type of team spirit we will be showing during the games.

 

Every Saturday, I will bring a spirit can to the game.  This can (decorated specifically for the rookie green team), will be shaken during the game to cheer our boys on...now what makes it loud, is the coins and dollar bills we parents drop into it based on the team completing a great play (think touchdowns, defensive stops, first downs at clinch time etc).  All the money collected will go towards our end of season party....based on what I've seen from our boys, I am guessing the jar will be full by season's end, and we will have one incredible party.

So save your change and small bills from the week, and bring them to show your spirit and support!

 

Thanks to Elizabeth Byrne, we now have a cow bell that we can bang and use to cheer on the boys.  If we have any parents with rhythm, let us know if you can put together a "rookie green" chant :)

 

Lastly, I received confirmation that we can have signs at the game to show our spirit, but we cannot have them on the field (last year at half time the boys ran thru the sign), so, we will make a sign to hold in our seating area each week that says something like "crush 'em rookie green", "Spartan Power", or "Go Spartans", etc...you get the drift.  We will usually host the sign making event on Thursday's during practice.  More details to come.  Since we have the pizza party tonight, I will surprise everyone Saturday with our first team sign.

 

See everyone tonight!  Goooo Rookie Green!!!

Lisa (Jimmy's Mom)

 

Saturday's game 4:45pm / Thursday scrimmage

Rookie Green:
 
  Opening game- Saturday 6pm at Inglemoor HS.. the kids have to be there by 4:45pm for weigh-in and warm-ups. Directions are easy to find on the blog... http://skylinerookiegreen.blogspot.com/p/fields_6144.html. Just scroll down to Inglemoor and click on the "Ter" tab for directions.
 
 Thursday we're scrimmaging the Spartan Rookie White team from 6:15- 7:00pm. 
 
Still taking feedback on next Tuesday's potential scrimmage down in Issaquah. So far,,, it would be a go.. unless I hear from more folks who are in a bind.. 
 
 
Mike

Saturday's game... carpool??

Hey gang:
 
I've been asked if we're going to all meet and leave as a team for Saturday games to allow some parents to show up later. The problem with that is... a few late families.. leads to the whole team arriving late. I think I'd rather have you folks reach out and set up some carpools... Trade off week to week with each other. The four coaches will obviously be going early... I'm always fine taking a few kids.. I'm sure a majority of parents are up for carpools...  Maybe somebody could volunteer to be the "carpool organizer" and set things up each week..
 
Mike

Parent feedback / vote please

Sorry to bury you in e-mails...  When I clicked our calendar for September on our "Rookie Green" blog... I looked at the first week and what I didn't realize is... that was actually the last week of August...
 
 The first week of September only shows practice Monday, Wednesday and Thursday... So.. looking for parent feedback... this will be a Football Democracy. Question is: are you ok with a scrimmage down in Issaquah next Tuesday night at 5pm?? If Tuesday doesn't work... or the location (Issy Middle School) makes it too difficult for you to ride/carpool... then I'll take it off the table and just hold normally scheduled practices next week on Mon, Wed and Thurs. If you're ok with the scrimmage.. then we'd do Monday, Tuesday (scrimmage) and Thursday.
 
Please send me a private e-mail only if you DO NOT want the Tuesday scrimmage... If more than a few folks can not do it... we'll scrap it and just practice. I thought playing Issaquah White might be a good tune-up for our game that week against the toughest team in our division (Mt. Si Red).... but these kids are 8 and 9 and we parents have a lot to juggle.. so just level with me and I'll let you know what the final call is.
 
Thanks again..
 
Mike

2 Volunteers Needed for Concession Stand on 9/18

Hi Team,

I wanted to say thank you to Connie Dardis & Tracy McAden, for working the concessions stands during our Jamborees!

…And thank you, Karen Mangold, for signing up for concession stand duties on 9/18!

The league is still looking for 2 more volunteers to work the concession stand during our only Home game at Skyline High School on 9/18, 1:30 – 3:00 pm.   After we fill these spots, our concession obligations are complete for the season! 

If you can help support the team, please email me and include your cell phone number.   

Thanks!

Shannon

Rookie Green Team Manager

Cell:  425.223.2769

After practice Thursday night!

Hey everyone!

Since thursday is our last practice before the "big show" on saturday night at 6, we decided to have a little fun!  The weather is suppose to be great Thursday so we are planning some festivities after practice.  Join us for after practice pizza and some fun parent / player relays and games!  I will take care of ordering the pizza, bringing drinks and a having a little treat after.  Cost is $10 per family.  Let me know how many pizza eaters to plan for in your brood!  Should be a good time.....Parents, get your running shoes on!  The kids will be fired up to beat us!

amy - will's mom

Tuesday the 31st Practice

Hi Rookie Green Parents:

  The weather is turning!! Tonight could be a bit rainy and windy. As you know.. football is like no other sport. We will play games in the rain, so we have to practice in the rain. We don't expect you parents to stay... but make sure the kids have a layer under their uniforms... like Under Armour...

  See you tonight at 4:45 or so... two more practices to get ready for Inglemoor!!

Coach Mike

Monday 4:45pm / Rookie Green Practice

Hi Rookie Green:
 
Saturday was a great learning experience. The last Eastlake team we played (Eastlake Black) is one of the best teams on the Eastside.  They have only 14 players... so their most talented 8- kids play both offense and defense. We did some things well and made a lot of mistakes too, but that's what practice games are all about. You'll see quite many of the adjustments we'll be making this week and practice.  There's also a good chance our Thursday practice will be a scrimmage vs an Issaquah teeam.
 
Reminder: practice is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week.. starting at 5:00pm. Please have the kids there by 4:45.
 
Have a good rest of the weekend.
 
For Coaches Eric, Bill and Rob...
 
Coach Mike

REMINDER: Skyline Family Football BBQ TOMORROW Night

• SHS Inter squad Scrimmage starts at 5:15pm
• Most of the Rookie Green Team will be there prior to the start to watch the State Champion's scrimmage
• We need to be ready at 5:50pm for SPARTAN FOOTBALL NATION PHOTO!
• Our Rookie Green team will meet at 5:40 in-front of the concessions and restrooms
• Be sure to wear your GAME JERSEY (Detailed here)
• BBQ is a potluck - each player is asked to donate:
• Rookies:  4 Dozen Cookies
• Cubs: 1 pkg hot dog buns & 1 multi-pack of individually wrapped chips
• Soph: 1 case of water & 1 multi-pack of individually wrapped chips
• JV: 1 case of soda
• Varsity: 4Dozen Cookies
• Cheer: 1 pkg hot dog buns & 1 case of water
• Please drop off all items at the Concession Booth on Arrival
• LAST CHANCE to buy SYFA Spartan Wear!!  This weekend is the last chance to place orders or pick up items.  All orders are due to Team Managers by Monday, August 30th.  Be sure to stop by our tent this weekend!

GO SPARTANS!!!

Announcer and Clock Operator(s) for Eastlake Jamboree

SYFA is seeking volunteers from the Rookie - Soph teams to run the clock and announce for this weekend's jamboree from 9:00 - 12:00 (JV & Varsity are handling 12:00 - 4:00).  This would be a great opportunity for our team's volunteer announcer and game clock operator  to gain some experience prior to the first home game.  But this is open to anyone, so please let me know if any of you can provide some help.

3 Volunteers Needed for Concession Stand on 9/18

Hi Team,

We have one regular season game scheduled to be played at Skyline High School, which means that we are being asked to work only one of the concession shifts during the regular season.   We will need 3 volunteers to work directly following our 12:00 PM game on 9/18 for the 1:30 – 3:00 PM shift.

The schedule coordinators have asked for me to get these names back to them by next Tuesday (8/31).   If you can help out on 9/18, please send me an email with your cell phone number (they like to have it on file for that day).

Thanks so much for your support!

Shannon

Rookie Green Team Manager

Cell:  425.223.2769

Skyline Family Football BBQ

Rookie Green Team, we will be doing a group "Spartan Nation" picture. Each team has been asked to dress half of their team in their green jersey's and half of the team in their white jersey's to balance out the color in the picture. I have divided our squad alphabetically and below are the names and colors of jerseys your players should wear on Friday to the Family BBQ.

Rookie Green Pictures

We are scheduled for team pictures on Saturday 8/28, prior to game time at Skyline High School. Please have your player there in their full Green uniform at 7:50 am. Order forms for pictures will be handed out to your players tomorrow.