Fantasy football is the most popular fantasy game in America. For over 15 years, friends and co-workers have formed leagues and socialized over this country’s most popular sport. High school statistics are a bit more inflated due to superior teams occasionally playing against inferior competition. However, big statistics are what fantasy leagues are based on, so here’s your retro high school fantasy football team. One that easily would have lead your team to a league championship.
10. T.A. McClendon (Albemarle, NC) – McClendon rushed for 71 touchdowns in the 2001 season. What more do you want from a running back? McClendon went on to star for North Carolina State in the early 2000’s.
9. Michael Hart (Nedrow Onondaga, NY) – In the 2003 season, Hart scored 304 total points. His combined rushing and receiving points led the nation that year. It’s a record that still stands today. Hart went on to star as running back for The University of Michigan and now plays in the NFL.
8. Jimmy Stevens (Oklahoma City Heritage Hall, OK) – Stevens kicked 22 field goals in the 2005 season. Though often overlooked, remember that every fantasy football team needs a kicker.
7. Jim Linnstaeder (Brenham, TX) – Every fantasy football team needs defense. Way back in 1956, Linnstaeder had 35 interceptions in one season. He’d be the perfect defender to build your retro high school fantasy team around.
6. Cody Cardwell (Stephenville, TX) – In the 1998 season, Cardwell had 2,427 receiving yards. That’s enormous yardage for fantasy purposes.
5. Mohamed Massaquoi (Charlotte Independence, NC) – Massaquoi’s 2004 season would have been a dream for fantasy football receivers. He caught an astounding 32 touchdown passes. Massaquoi went on star for the University of Georgia.
4. Derek Bair (Galva Canton-Galva, KS) – Bair is your special teams maven. In 2005, Bair had 7 kickoff returns for touchdowns.
3. J.R. House (Nitro, WV) – The 1998 season saw House complete a staggering 425 of 610 attempts, for a 69.7% completion percentage.
2. Ben Mauk (Kenton, OH) – Mauk threw for 6,540 yards in the 2002 season. That’s a lot of yardage for your retro high school fantasy football team.
1. Corey Robinson (Lone Oak, NY) – Recently, in the 2007 season, Robinson threw for a record 91 touchdowns. The name of the fantasy game is touchdowns, and Robinson definitely delivered the goods.
-Matt
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Choosing a Strength Training Program
Athletes today are bigger, faster, and stronger than ever before. With all the year round training and specialization, many athletes are looking to supplement their high school training with private strength training camps. Every sport utilizes different sets of muscles, so sport specific strength training is becoming the new way to gain an edge on the competition. There are several options to look at when researching your strength camp. Do you want to hire a trainer from your local gym? How about looking for a group strength camp? Or, you could hire a private certified strength trainer for one on one sessions.
Choosing a trainer from your local gym is usually the most cost effective means of strength coaching. Most gym trainers are certified in a specialty, so make sure you pick the trainer with the qualifications specific to your particular goal. If your gym only has a few trainers, your odds of finding the exact strength regimen you’re looking for will definitely decrease. While you will most likely see some results and your progress will be tracked, at most local gyms, you won’t be learning new techniques and using cutting edge technology.
Group strength camps are a great way to introduce early high school aged kids to the world of strength training. In addition to training at your school, many high school athletes supplement their team training, with their own specialized strength routines. Working with highly educated certified strength trainers can help you build toward the specific strength goals. Many times a high school coach won’t have the time to help all his players focus on individual workouts and strength training. This is where a group strength camp can really push an athlete over the top to win a position battle between a teammate or pull through and perform at a high level late in the game.
Hiring a private certified specialist for one on one strength training is the best way to see results. It is also usually the most expensive. However, what you pay for is the dedication and focus that one trainer can give you. They will chart and mark all your progress, set aggressive goals, and make sure you see them to completion. These trainers hold the highest certifications, and show up with plans to help athletes make large strides in their strength training.
If you’re looking for general strength tips and training, hiring a local gym trainer is a cost effective way to get in shape. For younger athletes looking to build a strength foundation with proper technique, group strength camps are an excellent option. For athletes looking for the finest in strength training, hiring a private specialist will give you all the results you’re looking for. Good luck!
-Matt
Sports Camp Connection - Information about sports camps for youth athletes
http://www.sportscampconnection.com/
Choosing a trainer from your local gym is usually the most cost effective means of strength coaching. Most gym trainers are certified in a specialty, so make sure you pick the trainer with the qualifications specific to your particular goal. If your gym only has a few trainers, your odds of finding the exact strength regimen you’re looking for will definitely decrease. While you will most likely see some results and your progress will be tracked, at most local gyms, you won’t be learning new techniques and using cutting edge technology.
Group strength camps are a great way to introduce early high school aged kids to the world of strength training. In addition to training at your school, many high school athletes supplement their team training, with their own specialized strength routines. Working with highly educated certified strength trainers can help you build toward the specific strength goals. Many times a high school coach won’t have the time to help all his players focus on individual workouts and strength training. This is where a group strength camp can really push an athlete over the top to win a position battle between a teammate or pull through and perform at a high level late in the game.
Hiring a private certified specialist for one on one strength training is the best way to see results. It is also usually the most expensive. However, what you pay for is the dedication and focus that one trainer can give you. They will chart and mark all your progress, set aggressive goals, and make sure you see them to completion. These trainers hold the highest certifications, and show up with plans to help athletes make large strides in their strength training.
If you’re looking for general strength tips and training, hiring a local gym trainer is a cost effective way to get in shape. For younger athletes looking to build a strength foundation with proper technique, group strength camps are an excellent option. For athletes looking for the finest in strength training, hiring a private specialist will give you all the results you’re looking for. Good luck!
-Matt
Sports Camp Connection - Information about sports camps for youth athletes
http://www.sportscampconnection.com/
Monday, March 30, 2009
SportsCampConnection.com Launched!
SportsCampConnection.com is the web’s premier directory of American youth sports camps. From football camps and soccer camps to more specific sports camps such as endurance camps and Quarterback camps, Sportscampconnection.com helps parents and students easily find and research the right camp for them.
Sports Camp Connection also aims to provide exciting news and information about American youth sports and up and coming high school athletes. Our weekly newsletter provides articles about major high school sporting news, tips from leading coaches and trainers, as well as fun stories about sports camps and youth sports nationwide.
Patrick and Joey
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Sports Camp Connection also aims to provide exciting news and information about American youth sports and up and coming high school athletes. Our weekly newsletter provides articles about major high school sporting news, tips from leading coaches and trainers, as well as fun stories about sports camps and youth sports nationwide.
Patrick and Joey
Sports Camp Connection - Search for sports camps in your area or across the nation
http://www.sportscampconnection.com/
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