The Glencoe Trevian cadet team waits to take the field against Chicago Heights. Glencoe Trevian Homecoming took place Aug. 23 at Central School, with a full day of football games pitting Trevian teams against those of Chicago Heights, plus a punt, kick and pass competition, a silent auction, a raffle for sports tickets and carnival rides and games. Trevian has seven teams for 3rd to 8th graders in six divisions by weight and age, as well as two cheer dance teams. Proceeds from the silent auction and raffle benefit the Chicago Heights football program. To read more about Glencoe Trevian football and cheer programs go to www.TrevianFootball.com

Glencoe ends successful season 

The stars came out to congratulate the Glencoe Football teams on their successful season at the Awards Banquet in November 2006. At Vernon's restaurant in downtown Glencoe over 100 people gathered to celebrate the 2006 Glencoe football season.

The players along with their families and friends were on hand to receive recognition for a huge turnaround for football in Glencoe. Glencoe had a combined record of 2 wins and 38 losses from 2002 - 2005. In 2006 the teams had a combined record of 15 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties importantly with zero injuries.

As Coach Rice was speaking, Chicago Bear quarterback Brian Griese came by to surprise the players. Mark Rice introduced the all pro quarterback and all American son of Bob Griese and thanked him for taking time away from preparation for the NY Jets to offer his wishes to the Glencoe players. Griese who played for the University of Michigan came to congratulate the teams on all their success and share his thoughts. Players received champion shirts, trophies, and a yearbook.

Varsity was 8 - 4 -1 and JV was 7 - 2 - 1 with 9 shutouts, 47 touchdowns, 10 players scored, everyone played... This success was a result of everyone's hard work and preparation. The pizza party, bus ride to Naperville and the experience of playing in a big college football stadium was great. The New Trier halftime player recognition and the Red and White Game with all of the fan's involvement was a big hit. The Father Son football game was muddy with the kids winning at the end. Our awards banquet at Vernons with Brian Greise, yearbooks, shirts, watches, awards, was a nice end to the season.
   
           
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PCA - Transforming Youth Sports So Sports Can Transform Youth:

We are proud members and graduates of the Positive Coaching Alliance and the only local program to have mandatory PCA training for all coaches. Check out their website and learn more about it. There is so much we can do as coaches and parents to teach the children life lessons through sports and avoid negative situations with the help of the PCA.

Thanks to our volunteers:
We are Volunteers not experts. We’re your next door neighbors not perfect – We are parents just like you who happen to raise our hand to help out. We don’t have any more spare time or energy than you do: we work full time and juggle our families and our schedules and try to keep it together as best as we can. We believe we can make a difference in the life of a child. We contribute our time, talents, money and mileage. We try to involve parents who want us to understand that they have other commitments and cannot help out. Sometimes we find ourselves going in too many directions. Sometimes we run out of steam. We have memory and communication lapses. Time slips by. We pray for help, support and understanding. Sometimes we feel unappreciated. When a child looks up at us who has just mastered a new accomplishment. Their smile lights up the room. When they say thank you, it was all worth it. We struggle every day to instill fairness, consideration, self-respect and kindness. Sometimes we need to learn these lessons also. Please be patient if we appear distracted, frightened or overwhelmed at times. Instead provide us with encouragement, offer your help. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We are after all, only…mentors…role models…leaders… coaches…volunteers who are willing to give your child the most precious gifts of all: The gifts of our attention and our time.

Glencoe Trevians Philosophy: 
Our goal is to create an environment that promotes the development of self-esteem, independence, and specific skills that ensure the boys will have a fun, safe, and enriching experience.It is unrealistic to assume that our children are training for a NFL career and we are against the “win at all costs” mentality and adhere to the Positive Coach Alliance. We want to win but have a more important goal – to use the sports experience to learn life lessons and positive character traits that will help them be successful. Three themes are: Redefining “Winner”, Filling the Emotional Tank, and Honoring the Game.Winners make maximum Effort, continue to Learn and improve, and refuse to let Mistakes (or fear of making mistakes) stop them. ELM = Effort, Learning, Mistakes. Athletes who are coached this way tend to have reduced anxiety and increased self confidence. This enables them to have fun and play better. You can help by explaining ELM. Letting him know you appreciate when he tries hard, even if unsuccessful. Ask rather than tell about his play. Ask open - ended questions. (What was the best part of the game for you?) Tell him you are proud of him regardless of the outcome. We all have emotional tanks that need to be filled to do our best. Research has shown that a “Magic Ratio” of 5:1 (praise to criticism) is ideal. Magic things happen when we get close to the ratio. When the ratio drops they become discouraged (their tanks become drained) Encourage him without giving a lot of advice. When he makes a mistake, you might say’ “Don’t worry. Let’s get the next one…” Find several positives before you offer advice. We stress sportsmanship and set a good example. Honoring the Game gets to the ROOTS of the matter: Rules – we respect the letter and spirit of the rules. Opponents – we try hard to win, but not at the expense of demeaning our opponents. Officials – we treat officials with respect. Teammates – we support each other and never do anything that would embarrass our team. Self – we live up to our own standards regardless of what others do. Be a role model and Honor the Game. Issues that are a concern are communications, playing time, safety, and attendance. In keeping with building self - esteem, whenever concerns arise it is important that the player talks to the coach directly if possible. He should feel confident to speak with his coach and it will serve him well. Obviously parents can also speak to the coaches. Playing time and positions are issues the player should discuss with the coach. We ensure that everyone plays however equal playing time is not typical. No boy should feel left out and we have rules to ensure everyone plays. We focus on teaching how to play correctly and physical conditioning to be ready for games and want each boy to do 20 push - ups and 20 sit - ups as homework. This will build strength and confidence. There is life beyond sports: family comes first, school second, religion third, and then sports. However, you must let a coach know when you will miss a game or practice. We look forward to a rewarding season.  

The value of sports is that they offer lines of communication. Not just between fathers and sons, but through entire communities. They are a source of unification of shared experience and pride. Football is played everywhere. We play and watch, and hope, and worry, celebrate and sob. During our daily lives, we win and lose-we get beat up. Whether pro or amateur, in front of the tv, or at the games, football gives us a chance to be part of something exciting and meaningful. It teaches us the importance of discipline, conditioning, perseverence, strategy, work ethic, teamwork, builds lasting friendships. Afterward, whether we have played the game, or watched our son or grandson play-win or lose, we feel special for having shared the experience.


FOOTBALL INJURIES UNCOMMON:
A Statement by Dave Ogrean, USA Football Executive Director - Every year, more than 12 million kids play football, and that number is ever-growing. The well-being of young players is promoted through finely detailed safety practices and age/weight standards.Over the years, youth football leagues have adjusted the rules of the game to reduce the risk of injuries. Evidence of the direct result of football's strict guidelines at the youth level is displayed in an analysis by the Mayo Clinic that indicated in a 2002 report that "the risk of injury in youth football does not appear greater than other recreational or competitive sports." In fact, the report stated that "youth football injuries are uncommon." Two of the nation's premiere youth football organizations, Pop Warner and American Youth Football, set high safety standards for their players and coaches. Players are grouped according to their age and weight, in order to avoid mismatches, and different divisions are designed to overlap in age to offer maximum opportunity for safe participation. Another important precaution at the youth level is the proper fitting of equipment. Youth leagues ensure that all players have high quality helmets, padding, and other gear when on the playing field, which greatly minimizes the risk of injury.The fact that most injuries are predictable, and thus preventable, should make the issue of injury non-problematic. While no physical activity will ever be totally free of injury, youth football programs are continually working to improve themselves and ensure that more kids each year benefit from the sport's many lessons.
(January 2005) From USA Football Website