Junior Worlds West Coast Tryouts...thoughts?

Tommy

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Mar 30, 2010, 1:54:03 AM3/30/10

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Tell us what happened. Who looked good? What did they have you do? Who
won the timed mile? How was the level of play?

What would be your ideal O line? D line? Double game point line?

Any general thoughts on the weekend? How was the coaching?

tyler kinley

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Mar 30, 2010, 1:16:15 PM3/30/10

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I had the privilage of helping run the boys/mens (some of these kids
are massive) junior worlds west coast tryout on saturday with Will
Henry and Andrew Fleming as fellow helper-outers under the coaching of
Ben Van Heuvelen, Jody Avirgan, and Pauline Lauderbach. Kids came from
all over. Being from Seattle, I knew a handful of them but most were
new to me.

Beginning with the warmup, speed & agility testing, interviews, skills
drills, and world games defensive drill, these kids look absolutely
incredible.

In the triangle of death, every kid had at least solid throws, and
many threw with club-veteran-like form. Very impressive throughout.

Further, in the world games defensive drill (start at half-field, one
offender, one defender, offender gets 0 or 1 moves and then burns to
one of 2 10'x10' boxes, which are located at the front cone of the
opposite sideline's endzones to receive a short pass), the level of
athleticism, speed, boxing out to receive throws, and layout-ability
was simply stunning. They are fast and, what's scarier, they use it
well.

After a lunch break, players were divided into teams for scrimmages
and multiple short games were played. Conditions were excellent, with
only a slight breeze that wasn't too shifty and a cool temperature
that was only bordering on chilly if you weren't running around. Each
team was led by a coach, with Ben and Pauline helping run the show
(Jody coached a team).

Saturday finished with 3v3 Mini Scrimmages. It was a long day and
everyone was really gassed, but they still performed admirably.

I wasn't able to attend Sunday's more scrimmage-filled day, but I
understand it was windier.

Decisions for this team will be very, very difficult. Many kids stood
out as fantastic players, and with the excellent coaches they have in
Ben Van Heuvelen, Jody Avirgan, and Pauline Lauderbach, I see this
team tearing up Germany come August. They could easily field an
enormous 6'2 and above line.

Finally, the level of the tryouts at this camp was high enough that I
would feel pretty darn confident with any group of ~20 kids from the
tryout going into Germany; yes they were that good. For those that
don't make the team, know that you are trying out amongst the best
high school players in the world, and will surely be dominating us
club players very, very soon.

Tyler Kinley

Whoshould Makeit

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Mar 30, 2010, 4:54:13 PM3/30/10

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The USA Juniors team should look like this for various reasons.

1. Skill
2. Ability to perform
3. Reputation
4. Who should be on the team

I give you the 2010 USA Juniors team.

1. Matt Rehder
2. Nick Stuart
3. Jonah Herscu
4. Jimmy Mickle
5. Casey Mcphee
6. Casey Bateman
7. Amos Adams
8. Sam Hart
9. Julian Childs Walker
10. Justin Norden
11. Robbie Shapiro
12. Spencer Diamond
13. Patrick Earles
14. Simon Montague
15. Dylan Freechild
16. Casey Bateman
17. Joe Riedel
18. Aaron Honn
19. Colin Camp
20. Julian Summa
21. Matt Bode
22. Collin Hite

Alternates

1. Evan Walter
2. Tim Morrisey
3. Jordan Taylor
4. Dailey Kluck

Dr. Teeth

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Mar 30, 2010, 6:10:03 PM3/30/10

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Casey Bateman must be really good. He made it twice.
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ryan del casino

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Mar 30, 2010, 9:50:04 PM3/30/10

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No timed mile.

Also whoever left Tim and Jordan as alternates probably
wasn't at the east coast tryouts, the two played really
incredibly.

good luck everyone!

Pippin

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Mar 31, 2010, 11:15:22 AM3/31/10

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On Mar 30, 4:54 pm, Whoshould Makeit <whoshouldmak...@gmail.com>
wrote:

Anyone want to post where each person is from (city or highschool)?
Curious if some are teammates already, and to see if certain cities/
schools are producing multiple top notch talents.

-Pippin

ultimate19

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Mar 31, 2010, 11:26:27 AM3/31/10

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Any thoughts from the girls side?

huckItorFUckit

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Mar 31, 2010, 1:38:42 PM3/31/10

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> -Pippin- Hide quoted text -
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Amherst and Amherst Alum - Jonah Herscu, Sam Hart, Amos Adams, Spencer
Diamond, Julian Summa
Carelton - Justin Norden, Nick Stuart, Julian CW
North Hills and NH alum - Collin Hite, Patrick Earles, and another
notable tryout - Max Thorne
Columbia and CHS alum - Evan Walter, Tim Morrisey, Jordan Taylor
Hopkins/Pitt (kinda) alum - Robbie Shapiro
Pennsbury - Matt Bode

just curious...how did you make your picks?

Whoshould Makeit

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Mar 31, 2010, 4:35:37 PM3/31/10

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1. Matt Rehder - Roosvelt - Best player of his age in the
country
2. Nick Stuart - Carleton - Incredible Man Child
3. Jonah Herscu - Amherst - Fundamentally Sound
4. Jimmy Mickle - Boulder - Big body with big throws
5. Casey Mcphee - Northwest/Boulder - Defensive Grinder, great
teammate
6. Casey Bateman - Nathan Hale - Speedy with great throws
7. Amos Adams - Amherst - Big Downfield receiver
8. Sam Hart - Amherst - Big Downfield receiver
9. Julian Childs Walker - Lakeside/Carleton - Was on the last
team and is absolutely deserving of this one too
10. Justin Norden - Lakeside/Carleton - Solid Handler
11. Robbie Shapiro - Hopkins/Pitt - Versatile lefty Flex player
with throws, great teammate
12. Spencer Diamond - Amherst - Gritty, speedy, defensive player
13. Patrick Earles - North Hils - Lefty Handler with good throws
14. Simon Montague - Seattle Academy/Carleton - Athletic with
throws, great teammate
15. Dylan Freechild - South Eugene - Gets the disc at will
16. Casey Bateman - Oops, he's here twice
17. Joe Riedel - Paideia - Solid anchoring handler
18. Aaron Honn - South Eugene - Large downfield WR
19. Colin Camp - Hopkins/Wisconson - Speedy Tall WR, great
teammate
20. Julian Summa - Amherst - Defensive specialist
21. Matt Bode - Pennsbury - Athletic Flex player
22. Collin Hite - North Hills - Defensive minded handler, team
minded
Alternates
1. Evan Walter - Colombia -Solid handler, great teammate
2. Tim Morrisey - Colombia/Boulder - Versatile player, great
teammate
3. Jordan Taylor - Colombia/Brown - Fast WR with throws, great
teammate
4. Dailey Kluck - Boulder - Hard working D specialist

purple.leisure

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Mar 31, 2010, 5:10:17 PM3/31/10

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Well there is this kid named Eli Kerns-Alameda Darkmeat-Captain-pure
awesomeness.

Whoshould Makeit

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Mar 31, 2010, 5:59:50 PM3/31/10

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On Mar 31, 5:10 pm, "purple.leisure" <purple.leis...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well there is this kid named Eli Kerns-Alameda Darkmeat-Captain-pure
> awesomeness.

sorry but "pure awesomeness" doesn't always make team USA...usually it
takes skill too. #Justsayin

purple.leisure

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Mar 31, 2010, 6:36:46 PM3/31/10

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On Mar 31, 2:59 pm, Whoshould Makeit <whoshouldmak...@gmail.com>
wrote:

Well he's just so awesome that I don't want to bother anyone with all
of the details. Plus you may realize how much your life sucks and
can't compare so you'd end your life. Understandable. But ok.

Great handler. Good defender. Athletic. Good person and team player.
Just a short list of his awesomeness.

ultifrizzer

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Mar 31, 2010, 8:24:49 PM3/31/10

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nope thats casey ikeda

chris pigott

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Mar 31, 2010, 9:55:21 PM3/31/10

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On Mar 31, 2:35 pm, Whoshould Makeit <whoshouldmak...@gmail.com>
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not a chance, that kid casey mcfee's a faggot for sure

chris pigott

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Mar 31, 2010, 9:55:57 PM3/31/10

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what about those faggots from colorado?

Whoshould Makeit

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On Mar 31, 9:55 pm, chris pigott <ultimatego...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Mar 31, 11:38 am, huckItorFUckit <redskinsI...@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > > On Mar 30, 4:54 pm,WhoshouldMakeit<whoshouldmak...@gmail.com>

Jimmy was sick.
Casey played well.
Tim was decent.
Dailey was athletic
Joe was a good thrower