Mustangs Football News

Mustangs Annual Meeting

It may be several months until the football season gets into full swing, but we are starting to get ready for another great season of football.
Step one is the Annual Meeting which will be held 7:00PM Wednesday March 17 at Harry Ainlay High School in classroom 530. We encourage all current Mustangs parents or those interested in the program to come find out what the Mustangs are about, what's happening with the club, and where we are going. We have seen huge growth for the club in the number of players, now it's time for our volunteer base to catch up. There are several opportunities to get involved and be a part of the team, providing a great football experience for both players and parents.

Coaching Clinics

Interested in developing as a Coach? The Football Alberta Coaching certification and University of Calgary Coaching clinic is March 12 and 13 in Calgary. New this year is an Equipment Managers Clinic that runs at the same time. Check Football Alberta Website for more details.

Also locally is a football coaching clinic put on by the University of Alberta Golden Bears. The clinic runs March 27 at Hairy Ainlay High School, and will teach coaches skills and drills for all positions. Contact us if you are interested in either course.

2009 Player Awards

The 2009 Mustangs player awards were handed out at the annual Gala. Congratulations to this years award winners

Atom
Most Improved Player - Riley Szafranski
Outstanding Linemen - Adrian Glodin and Cody Rudolf
Outstanding Defensive Player - Lucas Paniak
Outstanding Offensive Player - Matthew Wedman
Kevin Barkwell Heart & Soul Award - Matthew Kinash and Shawn Kempster
Most Valuable Player - James Hamblin

Peewee
Most Improved Player - Pablo Seda
Outstanding Linemen - Kyle Hodgetts and Joshua Parkins
Outstanding Defensive Player - Carter Kaukinen
Outstanding Offensive Player - Matthew Hodgetts
Kevin Barkwell Heart & Soul Award - Sean Rutherford
Most Valuable Player - Tyson Penner

Bantam
Most Improved Player - Quincy Sanchez
Outstanding Linemen - Nick Hogan
Outstanding Defensive Player - Daniel Ellis
Outstanding Offensive Player - Justin Penner
Kevin Barkwell Heart & Soul Award - Brent Muzyka
Most Valuable Player - Tak Landry

The Kevin Barkwell Heart & Soul Award

The Mustangs have renamed the Heart & Soul Award in memory of Kevin Barkwell. The award is presented to a player from each team that demonstrates an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude and team leadership. These are qualities that Kevin brought to the Mustangs as one of the first volunteers in a fledgling organization and continued throughout his time with us. Kevin's legacy will be remembered each time the Kevin Barkwell Heart and Soul award is presented.

Where do the Others Go

by Tim Enger, Football Alberta
From the Spring 2009 Football Alberta Newsletter

So, what does it take to put on a football game? Do you know? Does anyone? I’m not talking about the on-field stuff.We’ve got coaches, officials and player clinics galore out there right now so if you don’t know your stuff in that regard you can sure pick it up in a hurry. No, I’m talking about beyond the players, officials and coaches and the X’s and O’s. Who else do you need to put on a game? Who are the “Others” necessary to get the job done right and where do they do their job best? Recently, two new artificial turf facilities have been built in the Edmonton area.While they are a gift from God considering our crazy weather and short growing season, they lack a very important part of the puzzle when it comes to actually being able to put on a football game properly. They don’t have a Press Box.Now, you might be thinking:“Press Box? Why would anyone need a Press Box? No media covers our games on a regular basis.That would be a waste of money.” Now, if that indeed is your train of thought you are not alone as is evidenced by the creation of the above mentioned new facilities with no Press Box. However, if you know why these new stadiums need a Press Box, grab a gold star and head to the front of the class. The answer is simple – it’s where the “Others” work during games.

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