Informal YVGKA Meeting
Sunday, February 12th from 2-4pm
YVGKA Warehouse
This will be an informal YVGKA Meeting to discuss the by-laws and policies & guidelines to prep for the Annual February Retreat on February 26th!
FYI
Yakima Valley Grid Kid Coaches,
My name is Dan Eyman and I am the head football coach at Eisenhower High School. You may have seen this but if you haven't, here is a clinic being run in the Tri-Cities that may be beneficial to your professional growth in football. If there is ever anything we can do for you or your program, please do not hesitate to ask.
Dan Eyman
Eisenhower High School
Head Football Coach
Junior High & Middle School Football Clinic
Junior High & Middle School Football Clinic
Dear Coaches,
Below is information about the Junior High & Middle School Football Clinic scheduled for Saturday January 28, 2012...
7:30 – 8:30 Registration
8:30 Introductions: Sandy Cooprider
Clinic Format – Put the FUN into Fundamentals
8:40 – 9:10 WIAA News – Brian Smith, Assistant Executive Director, WIAA
9:10 – 9:45 Defensive Line Drills & Fundamentals – John Goriano, CWU
9:45 – 10:20 R.B. Drills & Techniques – Darren Talley – Head Coach, Chelan HS
10:20 – 10:55 Offensive Line Drills/Technique – Paul Connor – North Wheaton HS Suburban Chicago, IL
10:55 – 11:30 Receiver Drills & Techniques – Scott Devereaux, Head Coach, Wenatchee HS
11:30 – 11:40 Break
11:40 – 12:15 Q.B. Drills & Skills – Bill Diedrick – Head Coach, University HS, Spokane
12:15 – 12:50 L.B. Drills & Techniques – Rick Clark – Head Coach, Davis HS, Yakima
12:50 – 1:20 Lunch
1:20 – 1:55 D.B. Fundamentals & Drills – Sandy Cooprider – Head Coach, Foothills Middle School, Wenatchee, WA
2:00 – 2:45 Roundtable Discussion – Sandy Cooprider, Moderator
2:45 – 3:45 Risk Management: “Helmets” Protecting Players and Coaches “Concussions” Where Are We? Know the Requirements for CPR/First Aid Dick Langum – Canfield & Associates
3:45 – 4:15 “Know Your Philosophy or Program Development” – Jeremy Tvedt, Glacier View Junior High, Puyallup
4:15 – 4:40 Questions & Answers
4:40 – 5:00 WSCA – Why belong, etc.? – Mike Schick – Edgemont Junior High, Puyallup, Former WSCA President and current Executive Board Member
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank You.
Jerry Parrish
Director of Operations
(360) 271-1377
jparrish@donobi.net
http//:www. washcoach.org
PROPOSED AGENDA FOR FEBRUARY RETREAT, 02/26/12
Good Evening YVGKA Board & Directors!
Today, the Executive Board met and put together a "proposed" agenda about issues that will be discussed in our upcoming February Retreat. Please review and let me know if there is an issue that you would like to add.
Please note: if the "issue" is not on the final agenda, it will NOT be discussed at the February Retreat!
What: February Retreat,
When: February 26, 2012
Time: 2-5pm
Where: YVGKA Warehouse
Optional: Bring a snack or refreshments to share if you would like. We will not be at Jacksons this year so it would be nice to have something available for ALL during the Retreat, as most of you know these meetings can last quite some time.
A huge THANK YOU to the teams that have 100% equipment turned in! For the teams that still have equipment out, PLEASE CALL Harry Hankins to schedule equipment turn in ASAP! You have just a little over 2 weeks to take care of any unresolved issues. Please do not wait till the very last minute!
Proposed Agenda
1. Wapato (Financial & Equipment). How to collect/parents? Notification!
2. Review of Bylaws/Changes
3. Review of Policies & Guidelines/Changes
a. Tiebreaker
b. Cleats
c. Equipment fines/Equipment not turned in/New paragraph
d. Fine paid prior to July 1st
e. Rosters will be specified.
4. Executive Board Make-Up
5. Coaches Selection Committee. Duties will include interviews and evaluation based on coaches’ agreement.
6. Individual Insurance/Medical Insurance – Individual
7. No personal checks!
8. Prosser Franchise (TBD)
If you have any questions please let me know!
Thank You,
Florissa Sartain,
YVGKA Secretary
EQUIPMENT DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2012
Attention ALL head coaches!
This is a reminder that ALL equipment MUST BE TURNED IN by JANUARY 31, 2012 to avoid any fees! Per our policies & guidelines, it states that "each GKA team is required to have full equipment returned to the league equipment manager by January". Although our P&Gs do not specify a date, giving you till the end of the month seems reasonable enough. Please call Harry Hankins to arrange any equipment turn in as soon as possible! If you have any questions please let me know!
Thank You,
Florissa Sartain,
YVGKA Secretary
5. EQUIPMENT TURN IN FEES
Attention ALL head coaches! This is the 1st equipment turn in reminder. Please note per the YVGKA Policies & Guidelines:
A. EACH GKA TEAM IS REQUIRED TO HAVE FULL EQUIPMENT RETURNED TO THE LEAGUE EQUIPMENT MANAGER BY JANUARY.
B. IN THE CASE OF A TEAM NOT RETURNING ALL EQUIPMENT BY THE DEADLINE, THAT TEAM WILL BE ASSESSED A REPLACEMENT FEE OF UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00).
C. THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FEE WILL HAVE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY THE MONTH PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON IN ORDER FOR THE TEAM TO BE ISSUED EQUIPMENT FOR THE CURRENT SEASON.
Please get a hold of Harry (Equipment Mananger) to schedule equipment return! Please DO NOT wait till the last minute to turn in equipment!
Thank You!
Florissa Sartain,
YVGKA Secretary
Attention YVGKA Head Coaches!
All Head Coaches need to collect photo IDs that were issued by the YVGKA. They will be re-issued next year after background checks and certifications have been verified. The re-issued IDs will be modified so they can be identified as 2012 IDs. If the original IDs need to be replaced, it will be at a fee to be set in February. New (2012) coaches will get their first ID free. If you have any questions please contact PJ Ziegler/Head Coach East Valley Apaches!
2011 YVGKA AWARDS
2011 YVGKA Awards
Coach of the Year for Kittitas Valley is Mike Helgeson of Kittitas, Team Spirit Award for Kittitas Valley is Kittitas Coyotes!
Coach of the Year for Upper Valley is Demian Walter of Yakima Redskins, Team Spirit Award for Upper Valley is Yakima Chiefs!
Coach of the Year for Lower Valley is Fonzie Lopez of Grandview, Team Spirit Award for Lower Valley is Grandview Greyhounds!
Congratulations to the following coaches and YVGKA teams!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS!!!
Important Reminders per the GKA Policies & Guidelines
H. Players shall not substitute for any equipment that is issued by the GKA without prior permission of the Board except for mouthpieces and/or chinstraps.
I. If a player signs a GKA Player's contract with a GKA team, he/she must play for that team for the entire season, unless the Head Coach of the team he/she signed with gives the player a release. Such a release shall not be unreasonably withheld. If a player changes teams after equipment issue it is the responsibility of the Head Coach of the player's new team to immediately notify the GKA President and Equipment Manager in writing before the player can participate in any league game with the new team.
Important Reminders per the GKA Equipment Mananger
1) There are NO DOGS allowed on school grounds during any GKA games on any of the fields!
2) All Head Coaches should have been submitting their team results to Leone Cheatom (Yakima), Rory McVey (Lower Valley) and Greg Berman (Kittitas).
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR YVGKA COACHES
Attention Parents,
Please contact your head coach of interest for further information regarding the upcoming 2011 season. The 1st day of practice will begin on August 1, 2011.
Manuel Aguilera - TOPPENISH
(509) 853-6944
Matt Bost - NACHES
(509) 480-1971
Leone T. Cheatom - EAGLES
(509) 966-7643
Doug Weller - CHIEFS
(509) 930-7919
Russ Hadcock – WV SCOUTS
(509) 406-4603
Mike Helgeson - KITTITAS
(509) 968-3687
Claude Irion - ZILLAH
(509) 949-4856
Damien Gregory - THUNDER
(509) 895-4392
Fonzie Lopez - GRANDVIEW
(509) 831-9490
Rory McVey - LIGHTNING
(509) 945-9904
Stephen Martinez – SE SAINTS
(509) 945-2539
Frank Moreno - GRANGER
(509) 831-2104
Max Saldana - SUNNYSIDE
(509) 391-0911
Jason Logie - WAPATO
(509) 901-4207
Demian Walters - REDSKINS
(509) 833-9072
Jeremy Young - SELAH
(509) 833-6077
Pat Zavala - MABTON
(509) 528-4078
PJ Ziegler – EAST VALLEY
(509) 654-6349
Greg Berman – ELLENSBURG
(509) 607-0109
Thad Vaughn - CLE ELUM
thad@jtcustomhomes.com
(509) 674-9560
THANK YOU FROM THE YAKIMA VALLEY GRID KIDS ASSOCIATION!
The key to our success
rests in people like you,
who embody the spirit of greatness
by saying, "Yes I can, and so can you!"
Thanks for your inspiring dedication
and tremendous example to the world.
Demian Walter - President of yhe YVGKA
Adrian Johnson - President of the YVGKA/N.E. THUNDER
Loren Woods - Selah Tomahawks
Tim Maybee - East Valley Apaches
Rick Ramos - Grandview Greyhounds
WELCOME NEW YVGKA PRESIDENT & COACHES
THE YAKIMA VALLEY GRID KIDS ASSOCIATION HAS WELCOMED OUR NEW PRESIDENT AND 3 NEW COACHES TO OUR ORGANIZATION. THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL CONTINUE THE EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CHILDREN OF YOUR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.
SELAH TOMAHAKS - JEREMY YOUNG
EAST VALLEY APACHES - PJ ZIEGLER
GRANDVIEW GREYHOUNDS - FONZIE LOPEZ
N.E. THUNDER - DAMIEN GREGORY
YAKIMA CHIEFS - DOUG WELLS
WAPATO - JASON LOGIE
PLEASE LEAVE DOGS AT HOME
ACCORDING TO THE SELAH SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FACILITY. THE YVGKA HAS TO ENFORCE THIS RULE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE USING THESE GREAT FACILITIES. PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG OR YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE HIM/HER FROM THE GROUNDS.
ATTENTION PARENTS!!
IF YOU STILL HAVE YOUR CHILDS FOOTBALL GEAR CAN YOU PLEASE CALL YOUR COACH SO HE CAN PICK IT UP. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS GEAR GETS RETURNED TO THE YVGKA, RETURNING THE GEAR WILL KEEP PLAYER FEES FROM INCREASING. IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE COACHES PHONE NUMBER PLEASE CALL ME AT 910-5942. THANK YOU
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
PARENT AND FAN PARTICIPATION
PARENTS AND FANS ARE NOT TO USE PROFANITY OR GESTURES TOWARDS THE OFFICIALS, OPPOSING PLAYERS, COACHES OR FANS. THIS BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND WILL LEAD TO BANNING PARENTS FROM YVGKA EVENTS OR OTHER LEGAL ACTIONS. EACH PARENT SIGNED AN ANTI HARASSMENT POLICY AND THE LEAGUE WILL ENFORCE THIS POLICY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE POLICY CONTACT YOUR CHILDS COACH.
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
ADRIAN R. JOHNSON
YVGKA PRESIDENT
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