Hello Grant Football Family,
As we closed out the season in this very odd year, it was so endearing to watch our players show their love and appreciation for each other after the game. Those watching the live stream did not get to see this special moment, but it made us so proud as a program. This was a very special team and our senior leadership will be missed next year.
Since so many have asked how Henry Cansler is doing, we wanted to let everyone know that his Surgery went well today and he is so grateful for everyone's well wishes. I am sure he would love some company from the team at home, just make sure to check first.
A Note from Coach Beck
Parents and Players:
I want to strongly encourage each player to please participate in multiple sports. This is the very best training ground for athletic improvement (besides a coordinated speed-strength program). During this current season...if you are not playing baseball - then please participate in track. There is no better sport to build speed - jumping ability - coordination and athleticism. Currently we have Brennick - Timon - Jordan - Max - Lazlo - Jae'Sean working out with the track team. We usually have a majority of the football players participating. Please sign up on Family ID. The season is very short. And there are multiple football coaches involved in coaching track (Melson - von Arx - Beck). BTW - all of our football players in the last few years that have gone on to play college football have ALL participated in track.
In the next season (Winter sports)....if you are not participating in basketball, then we strongly encourage you to participate in wrestling. Leverage - mental toughness and flexibility and one on one skills are greatly increased in this sport.
Participating in multiple sports builds many skills and keeps players engaged.
If anyone has any questions - then please contact me.
We will have a year-round calendar out within the next month and information on our banquet which will most likely be some time towards the end of May.
If your player still needs to turn in uniforms and equipment - please contact Coach Beck before your student body account gets charged fees.
End of Year Awards Banquet
We will have an update coming soon about the end of the year banquet. The event will most likely be outside on the lower commons turf with all the players and parents towards the end of May.
Week 6 Players of the Week vs Mountainside
Offensive Player: Jamison Price
M.V.P.: Kaden Segel
Defensive Player: Brennick Beck / Alex Gray / Timon Davis
Special Team Player: Jackson Montfort
Lineman of the Game: Kaden Segel
Practice Player: Henry Cansler
Underclassmen Skill Player of the Week: JP Fuller
Underclassmen Lineman of the Week: Aurellio Burton
Team Camp
The Team camp that we usually go to in June has not been booked. We will keep you updated as we find something for team bonding this summer. Possibly in July
Summer Practices
Timing for the summer practices is still being worked out.
OSAA Official practice with pads starts Aug16, team workouts will start sooner than that.
OSAA football schedule for
Moratorium/Dead week last week of July. No Practices or competitions
An event is being put on by one of our Sponsors
The Oregon National Guard
Hello Grant football,
Congrats on the PIL Championship!
We are hosting a really fun event where student athletes can come try an MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat),
play Mario Kart, and meet some Soldiers!
The event is on April 20, 2021 @ 3 pm - 7 pm. Located at Maison Armory @
8801 N Chautauqua Blvd, Portland, OR 97217.
Here is an event info/RSVP
link: https://www.yournationalguard.com/mre
Coaches Gifts
We are still collecting donations for the coaches gifts if you would like to show your appreciation for our coaches that have put in sooooo much extra time into our student athletes this year. It’s been a tough year for all, let’s show them some love! Just note coaches in the message section on our PayPal link
https://www.friendsofgrantfootball.com/give
Photos
New photos are out from our one and only Mark Going for the Central Game. https://www.markgoing.com/GrantFootball
Jeff game
https://www.markgoing.com/GrantFootball/Grant-Football-4-3-21/
Also Senior Family photos by John Davenport are available to buy for $1 digital copy or more for a print that he will send to you.
https://www.foreyesphotos.com/p712381423
Many Thanks
There are so many thanks to go out to the Generals Army this season. It was a huge undertaking in providing a live stream for all Varsity and JV games. So I would first off like to thank
-Geno Zaharie for making that happen. He has worked hard for us even without a kid on the team. Geno’s knowledge, and patience for teaching us all how it works was the best! We hope to have him at the AWARDS night so we can all thank him for his time and talents.
-Mark Going, Varsity Team Photographer Extraordinaire! So many wonderful memories to last a lifetime because of his time and talents, not just on the game field but sitting at the computer for hours going through everything.
Varsity Live Stream Team
Geno Zaharie, Tech
Kurt Borchart Lead Announcer,
Josh Haley,Spotter, Announce
Sean McLoughlin Spotter, Announcer
Brogan Jordan, Camera
Shawn Hindrum Camera
Junior Varsity Live Stream Team
Geno Zaharie, Tech
Dan Kent, Tech
Kurt Borchart Lead Announcer,
Kevin Rueda, Tech
Bill Wilson Camera
-Our Football Board. Nothing would be possible without the Board and their behind the scenes work every month through the year making plans. We have fun and we get a lot dun’!
Many Thanks to:
Head Coach, John Beck
Shawn Hindrum, Treasure
Nikki del Guidice, Secretary
Trevor von Arx, Website
Josh Haley, Youth Program
Kurt Borchardt, Announcer and Steam Team Lead
Myroslav Szkodyn, Tech
Sean McLoughlin Member at Large
Chad Hoffart underclassmen Rep
Eric von Arx, Coaches Rep
Alex Melson, Coaches Rep
Varsity Game Announcer, Dan Kent
Varsity Scoreboard, Kevin Rueda
And all the many parents that helped when we needed it, especially Doug Gray and Alex Montefort on Chains.
We are excited for this next season! As an ending note to senior parents it has been such a pleasure to have your family in the program and you and your son will be missed immensely. We wish you all the best to come.
Warmly,
Karmen von Arx
President, Friends of Grant Football
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