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Fall sports and the start of football season is always nostalgic for me. When I started my career as a reporter, I would spend Friday nights on the sidelines under the glow of the field lights watching the plays through my lens. There is something special about the ambiance of a sporting event – from the enthusiastic cheers to the empathetic losses. Whether you are cheerleader or a member of the audience, those moments feel incredible, connected and real.
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2 COFFEE AND ADRENALINE Cycling Solutions combines health foods and all things bike
20 MAD HOPE The Marching Knights mean serious business
8 WYATT’S RECIPE Try this Moroccan recipe
24 Q AND A Alum offers advice for young golfers
10 LOCAL ATHLETE PROFILES See what our people are doing to stay active
26 PHOTO SUBMISSIONS
16 YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY Castle Youth Football League breaks down safe plays
28 WORD FROM JULIE Hockey league memories
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assing by Cycling Solutions, a business in Newburgh, one may think that the establishment is merely a bike shop. However, the business is also a coffee bar and a vegetarian café, ser ving vegan cuisine. “Ben (Moll) had been running a bicycle mobile repair business and it had grown to a point that he needed my help and a ‘brick and mortar’ location,” Rachael Fallwell said. Rachael has worked in cafes and restaurants for a decade and Ben asked her if she would be interested in serving coffee as another source of income for the shop during the slower winter months. After six months of being open for business, “we began to quickly outgrow our small place,” Rachael explained.
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She said they decided it was necessary to expand to maintain their rapid growth. That is when the couple decided to add a full café with food. They found the perfect place and were able to set up for a small kitchen and dining area.
“It was quite a task to essentially start a business twice in less than one year, but it has been greatly rewarding and we have learned a lot in the process.” — Rachael Fallwell The café menu is all vegetarian with vegan options for each item. They have a full coffee bar menu, including espresso drinks, frappes, smoothies, a French press and slow pour. All the cof fee is locally roasted from the Evansville Coffee Company. “We of fer organic whole milk, oat milk, almond milk and coconut milk for all our coffee drinks and smoothies,” she added. “The breakfast and lunch menu are simple, healthy and delicious. Vegan chili and grilled cheese is our signature lunch special offered daily. The most popular breakfast item so far is the breakfast burrito. It can be made with egg or cheese or the vegan alternative with tofu bacon in place of the egg and vegan cheddar shreds.” Rachael was proud to say that they have healthy no sugar added smoothies and she plans to add more throughout the summer. The bakery case includes lower sugar cookies and muffins. “The baked goods are always vegan and the cookies are vegan and gluten free,” she said, noting that gluten free muffins are her next project. Ben star ted riding bicycles when he was a child, growing up in the South Broadview Neighborhood. “He spent a great deal of time exploring the neighborhood on his bicycle and once his family moved to a different home he began building trails in the woods to ride his mountain bike on,” Rachael said. After nearly a nine-year break from bicycles, Ben had his first child, Sophia. He wanted to get back into shape and have an outlet for his anxiety. He heard about a local club that rode mountain bikes and thought that sounded pretty awesome. After getting a mountain bike he discovered all kinds of cycles. After working for other people, he decided to start his own
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mobile business repairing bikes at customer’s homes and workplaces in the back of a large Ford transit van in hopes of one day opening a shop. He knew this area had potential and one day there could be a thriving cycling scene. “Working together really works,” Rachael said. “When we need one and other we just know it and jump right in.” If people wonder what is vegan verses vegetarian, vegan is a diet where no animal products are used while vegetarian is a diet where no animals are consumed, but products like eggs and dairy are eaten. Most meat is higher in cholesterol and sodium. This could lead to high blood pressure and heart attack. Ben and Rachael were both born and raised in Newburgh and enjoy seeing people they know. They had more than 40 people show up for their first group ride and almost everybody who did the ride went in for smoothies and coffee after the ride. “We are so happy that the Tri-State has accepted our wild idea of starting a cycle shop with a café,” said Rachael, who has four children with Ben, including Leah, 10, Sophie, 8, Roland, 7 and Eli, 6. Cycling Solutions of fers a two-shop stop combining healthy food options and an exercise method. The shop is located at 7766 Fruitwood Ln, Newburgh. Learn more by visiting www.cyclingsolutionsmbs.com
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WYATT’S CHICKEN TAGINE The story of this recipe entering my repertoire is a little silly. The bottom line is that I can’t resist a bowl of food and flavors. I know there are tons of people out there that can’t stand it when their foods touch, but I am literally the exact opposite. I love a good mixed bowl of anything. Many things are interchangeable in a tagine. For those who don’t care for
raisins, an easy alternative is dates. For those who want more vegetables, carrots are easily a substitute. Batbout, which is a Moroccan pita bread, has a “pocket” that is traditionally used to stuff with grilled meats, tuna, cooked chicken or even cold cuts. The fun in cooking these on a skillet or griddle is that they puff up as they cook.
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2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 2 tbsp butter 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced (2-3 tbsp) Salt Pinch nutmeg ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1 ½ to 2 cups chopped tomatoes (1 can) 3 cups pearled couscous (follow instructions on package) ½ cup raisins ½ vanilla bean (½ tsp imitation/extract) 8 chicken thighs 1. Heat oil and melt butter in a large skillet or casserole pan (I use a large pot) and turn heat to medium high. After butter melts, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until onion softens — about 5 to 10 minutes) 2. Add garlic, a large pinch of salt and seasonings (measure seasonings before this step to avoid burning). Cook this mixture while stirring for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, cooked pearled couscous, raisins and vanilla and bring to a boil. If your mixture becomes dry add water ½ cup at a time. Add salt to taste. 3. Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and nestle into the mixture. Cover adjusting heat after 5 minutes to ensure the pot simmers steadily. Allow to cook until chicken is very tender, about 45 minutes to an hour.
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1. Activate the yeast by combining it with ¼ of the warm water and a teaspoon of the sugar. Set aside until the mixture is frothy, usually about 5-10 minutes. 2. Combine the flours, remaining sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the yeast mixture, the oil and the rest of the water and mix to form a soft manageable dough. This should neither be sticky or firm. Knead the dough in a mixer with a dough hook or by hand on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. If your dough is sticky, add flour a Tbsp at a time. If it is too firm, add water a Tbsp at a time. 3. Divide the dough into smooth balls the size of a plum or a kiwi and let them rest, covered, on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes. 4. Roll out each ball into a thin circle about 1/8 inch thick. Set the rounds of dough on a clean, dry towel and cover. Leave to rise for about 1 to 1 ½ hours, until light and puffy. 5. Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat allowing the pan to get quite hot. Cook the batbout in batches, turning several times, until golden brown on both sides. Remember, the browning will be a little uneven since the bread puffs when it cooks. 6. Once cooked, transfer the batbout to a rack or towel-lined basket to cool. It’s fine to stack them while they’re warm. The batbout will stay fresh at room temperature for about two days. They can also be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a short amount of time.
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Hayden Wester wrestling Years involved: I have wrestled since 6th grade.
Activities and Groups: •Football for Boonville High School • Varsity wrestling for Boonville High School • Assist coaches with wrestling practices at Boonville Middle School
Achievements: • I have been blessed to be on the BHS varsity wrestling team since my freshman year. I have learned so much and grown as a wrestler. • Qualifying for the 2019 US Marine Corps/USAW Junior National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota as part of the Indiana National Wrestling Team is my greatest achievement so far. It was an amazing experience.
What is your favorite part about the sport, and what are your goals? We are a team, but it is up to each teammate to work hard and do their best at each tournament. If you win or lose a match, that’s on the individual. Our team supports each other no matter what. My goal for this year is to qualify for state.
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Madison Mitchell archery
Years involved: 3 years
Activities and Groups: Member of Castle North Middle School archery team and hopes to try out for Castle High School’s team as an incoming freshman.
Achievements: • Competed in NASP state, national and recently at NASP World Open Indoor tournaments. • One top five division finish, six top ten division finishes, and a member of Castle North Middle School’s back-to-back state champion team.
What is your favorite part about the sport, and what are your goals? She got interested in archery after seeing her brother enjoy and find success in the sport. She said she asked for a bow for Christmas one year and ended up hooked. Mitchell said she enjoys archery because it is different than other sports. She said it’s a team sport, but it’s driven by self-improvement. “It’s very mental,” she said. “You have to believe you can do it or you won’t.”
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Aaron Wiles rock climbing Years involved: 5 years
Activities and Groups: • Sport climbing in several states and many other locations across the country. • Member at route setter at Vertical Escape in Evansville. • Teacher advisor for the Knight Climbers Climbing Club at Castle High School.
Achievements: The highest grade he has successfully climbed outside is 5.13 and was a personal milestone. Wiles said he counts the number of friends he has made and the number of people he has seen start climbing amongst his biggest accomplishments. He said he is proud of the number of days he has been able to spend climbing with his girlfriend, his dog and his friends. “I can’t even begin to count them,” he said. “Awards and accomplishments aside, those mean the most to me.”
What is your favorite part about the sport, and what are your goals? Wiles said he started climbing because he was afraid of heights. He said once he started, he was hooked and continued climbing ever since. “One day, I decided that I was tired of living in fear, so I made the decision to overcome my fears by running — or climbing — right at them,” he said. “I found that I am connected with climbing in a way that I could not put words to.”
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Maggie Herrell cheer
Years involved: 8 years
Activities and Groups: • Co-captain of CHS cheer, track, Newburgh Tumbling coach
Achievements: The All American Award, CHS Most Spirited Award, CHS Most Skill Wise Award.
What is your favorite part about the sport, and what are your goals? Castle High School cheerleader Maggie Herrell originally started out doing competitive gymnastics. “Gymnastics got too busy because I did it competitively and my mom actually suggested cheerleading,” she said. “And I was like, ‘Well, at least I can tumble in this one.’” “I like trying to be the leader,” she said. “It’s just so social. I feel like if I have the right energy for the team, then the rest of the team will be happy and spirited too. I feel like the seniors control the energy of the team.” “The girls, especially the seniors who are on the team right now, are my very best friends,” she said, “and will be for the rest of my life.”
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Ben Moll cycling
Years involved: 8 years
Activities and Groups: Owner of Cycling Solutions in Newburgh; member of Evansville Mountain Bike Club, Evansville Bicycles Club, the Southern Indiana Triathlon Team, Trail Heads and the Boonville Bike Club.
Achievements: Raced road bikes on Team Guitar Lab in Evansville winning Category 3 Southern 5 Mountain Bike Race Series; competed in many “Enduro” style mountain bike races in the midwest; worked with local riders to start a slower beginner oriented mountain bike group ride on Tuesday evenings at Scales Lake, helped start an after school bike club at Castle High School, started a Thursday evening gravel road group ride in Warrick County to show riders a new, safer form of cycling on roads with less traffic.
What is your favorite part about the sport, and what are your goals? “Riding a bike is a great drug free way to fight anxiety and depression,” he said. “The mental boost that comes from riding is great for busy adults, parents or anyone looking for increased energy levels and an increased ability to focus.” “I wanted to help others discover the benefits and joys of riding a bike,” he said. PHOTO BY: WYATT SQUIRES
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The future of youth sports is changing and in a good way. The Castle Youth Football League, also known as CYFL, is one of those programs. Last year, they made major adjustments to increase the safety of their young players including joining the USA football’s Rookie Tackle Program, which includes stepping away from the full 11 man football program to eight on eight and a more reduced field size. “That honestly develops a lot more kids and a lot more positions,” says CYFL Commissioner Scott Hendrix. “Before, it would be just the fourth graders who were the quarterback and running back studs.” They have also established other safety measures including implementing the heads up tackling program, which is a completely different technique of how to approach a person when you are getting ready to tackle them. “When I played football, you were taught that if you are running towards a guy and he is carrying the ball in the right arm, you put your body across him and bite the ball,” Hendrix says. “So, you wanted the ball to hit your helmet and hopefully knock it loose.”
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But that wasn’t the safest approach. “You were putting your entire body across a player who is running at full speed and that was creating a lot of neck injuries,” Hendrix says. “So heads up is a system where it’s more of a technique where you teach the kids to cut them of f at a different angle — square up to them, have your head up when you go to hit instead of hitting with your head down.” Last year was also the first time they separated some of the grades that play against each other. “The third graders are playing third graders and the fourth graders are playing fourth graders,” Hendrix says. “So, it used to be more mixed up and that’s the way a lot of leagues have been set up through the years.” The CYFL also conducts concussion screenings for the kids. “So that we have a baseline and that when they go to the doctor they can have access to that baseline and they can tell how far they are away from their baseline in testing,” he says. “It’s the same way that the NFL and colleges and high schools do it where they put them through a test and go back and compare.” CYFL is investing money and attention on the equipment that kids are using. “We spend good money on replacing good helmets and shoulder pads and making sure they are highly rated,” Hendrix says. “We send out helmets to be reconditioned. We want to make sure they are still in good condition and there are no helmets with cracks in them. It’s expensive, but it’s necessary.” And if the temperatures are a little too high for practices or games, they end up being called off. “We follow the same heat index ISSHA guidelines follows,” Hendrix says. “Sometimes with practices we can just have them not wear helmets or have them just wear their shor ts and t-shir ts versus football uniforms.” Hydration is also a top priority and they spend time talking to the kids about the importance of keeping the body healthy. “We tell them to stay away from
safety tips
See a doctor Yearly sports physicals help ensure that an athlete is healthy enough to participate.
Gear up Make sure all required protective gear for the activity such as helmets, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads are worn each practice and game.
Use the right stuff Make sure all gear is in good condition and fits properly. Ill-fitting equipment will not only be uncomfortable, but may lead to blisters or lead to injuries.
Watch the temperature Athletes need to gradually adjust to hot and humid environments. Athletic groups will call off practice/games if heat index reaches 104 degrees.
Stay hydrated It’s important to begin hydrating 24 hours before extraneous activities. Drink water 30 minutes before game or practice and every 15-20 minutes during the activity.
Follow a healthy lifestyle Proper diets and enough sleep are important for an active lifestyle. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Nationwide Children’s
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sugar y drinks and if they do want one, tr ying a Gatorade or a sports drink so they are getting electrolytes,” Hendrix says. “We make sure they are getting plenty of water to drink during the day, during practices or at a game. We also preach to stay hydrated when not at football too. Most heat exhaustion occurs because someone came into a game or practice not hydrated so they are starting out depleted. The rule of thumb is that if you wait until you’re thirsty, you’re already playing catch up.” These new safety standards for youth players are taking place elsewhere as well as Newburgh. “I attended a youth football conference in Indianapolis put on by the Colts and what I learned was that we’re moving in the same direction as other local programs,” he says. “Center Grove and Ben Davis both have similar programs to us.” Fore more information on Indiana sports safety, visit http://www.ihsaa.org/dnn/Resources/HealthWell-Being/tabid/1784/Default.aspx Hendrix said he wants to make sure parents understand that football is not a dangerous sport to fear. “Football has come a long way in technology, rules and equipment and a lot of the horror stories about the concussions and stuff is from when they barely had pads inside the helmets,” he says. “And there is a big difference between a fourth grader tackling someone versus an elite athlete who made it to the pro level. And with the new safety measures we’ve started, CYFL is only getting safer.”
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These include push-ups, planks, squats, and lunges. Alternating incline and positioning of the body when performing some of these exercises is a great way to work various muscle groups.
Get outdoors for cardio
Skip the organized sports Exercising the brain and body are equally important Sports are a popular activity for adults and children alike. While adults may not have the time to hit the hardwoods or toss the ball around as much as they used to, sports continue to be as popular as ever among young people. According to the State of Play: 2018 report from The Aspen Institute, 69 percent of children between the ages of six and 12 participated in a team or individual sport at least once in 2017. But as popular as sports still are, some students are not inclined to lace up a pair of cleats or compete with their peers on the athletic playing fields. In fact, the State of Play: 2018 report found that just 37 percent of kids between the ages of six and 12 participated in a team sport on a regular basis in 2017. Lack of interest in sports is nothing for parents to worry about, though it is important that parents encourage their kids to participate in extracurricular activities, which can pay a host of dividends. Extracurricular activities do more than just provide something for kids to do once they’re dismissed from school. Certain activities may help kids perform better academically. In analyzing data on more than 25,000 second school students, the United States Department of Education found that those who reported consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school per formed significantly better in mathematics by grade 12 than kids who did not participate in music programs.
A 2017 study from researchers at Rutgers University found that people who were involved in extracurricular activities in high school were likely to stay involved in their communities throughout their lives.
Music: School bands or community music programs provide opportunities for kids to learn an instrument and connect with fellow music lovers.
Volunteering: Many organizations welcome teenager volunteers, recognizing that kids who volunteer as teens are more likely to continue doing so as adults, which can help charities and other organizations meet their missions. Volunteering even allows kids to further indulge an existing passion. For example, kids who love the beach can volunteer with a local environmental organization that works to clean up local beaches and waterways.
A mix of cardiovascular activity, which puts a strain on the heart and lungs to build up stamina, can help shave off the pounds when paired with strength training exercises. Walking can constitute a cardio workout if one goes at a brisk pace of around three miles per hour. Walking on an incline also can constitute vigorous exercise that’s on par with running or biking, particularly when it’s a steep hill. Home-based cardio workouts also can include cycling, swimming in a backyard pool or playing a pickup sports game with the kids.
Set up a home gym With a few barbells, dumbbells and a weight bench, it’s easy to create a home gym in a basement or garage. Extra equipment, such as TRX resistance training equipment or an elliptical machine, can be added to make the gym more complete. A home gym also can be a place to do strength and stretching exercises like yoga or pilates.
Writing: Youngsters with an interest in writing can participate in local creative writing groups. Such groups can be great places to brainstorm story ideas and learn about the creative writing process. Physical activity is still important for all ages. Make sure that those who aren’t participating in organized sports are still receiving at least 1 hour moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Cardio, muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening exercises offer a variety of techniques to keep you moving.
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MAD THE CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM MEANS SERIOUS BUSINESS WRITER: MARISA PATWA
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With roughly 220 students participating in the Castle High School Marching Knights, including 35 in color guard and three drum majors, two band-directors, a color guard director, a band secretary and their own communications liaison, not to overlook the nearly 400 parents on the email list, this is no ordinary after-school activity. The Castle High School Marching Knights have qualified for the Indiana state finals dozens of times, won second place at the 2017 ISSMA State Competition and were titled the Class 3A Grand National Champions that same year. While band director Tom Dean won the Outstanding Bandmaster of the Year Award in 2017 and 2019. “One of the unique things about band is that the parents can be involved,” Dean said. “They can help with transportation and fundraising.” Though, the parents don’t just drive their kids to practices. They bring their chairs, snacks and beverages to watch them meticulously prepare. For both Dean, who directs the marching band, and Mark Eifler, the CHS band program is all too familiar.
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Tom Dean
“I actually graduated from Castle in 1984 and started teaching here in 1993,” Dean said. “I played the trumpet.” While Eifler graduated from Castle in 1975. “Band was the place I spent all of my time,” Dean said. He later went to study music education at Ball State University, although it wasn’t his first choice. “I wanted to go into either pre-law or pre-med,” Dean said. “But after helping out with a musical, I realized this could be a lot of fun and could be a career.” Dean said he is honored to teach at the same school where he once fell in love with band. “I just want to give the students and the parents the same experience I had,” he said. This year, the kids are hard at
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work preparing for their new theme: “Mad Hope.” “It’s the idea that the world we live in has lots of madness and craziness and unease,” Dean said. “But at the same time, if we look at the same thing from a different lens, you can pull something positive from [the chaos].” As for why kids should join band? The answer is simple. “Band is a unique thing that gives students a long-term commitment for success,” Dean said. “Some may start out not knowing anything about playing an instrument and then come out playing it better than they could have imagined.” The extra-curricular is also a great way for students to learn teamwork. “The freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors really work together,” Dean said. “It’s a true family.”
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I don’t really think there is a set age to start playing golf. I think everyone is different and it really depends when the person becomes interested in golf and/or whether or not they grow up in a family that plays golf. For example, I started playing golf at a young age and really fell in love with the game. But I also came from a family that played a lot of golf. For some, they don’t get introduced to golf until later in life, because mainly they don’t grow up around it.
Q: What makes the sport so popular? A:
I think the game is growing in popularity because of the growth of the PGA Tour and their ongoing involvement with junior golf. Junior golf and the oppor tunities today are much greater than when I was growing up and playing junior golf. In turn, this has helped the game grow and evolve with newer generations. In particular, the rule changes the USGA introduced this year in an ef for t to engage more people with the game and also speed up the game in an attempt to make it more enjoyable for all people of all different ages.
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In Warrick County, we have a multitude of golf courses and even on rainy days, freezing cold days and days where the heat index is sky high, people can be seen on the links. Golf is a sport, but is also a healthy addiction. Following are some facts about the game and a Q-and-A with Brennan Phillips, who played for Boonville High School and the University of Southern Indiana and lives in Newburgh.
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I recommend golf for kids if they are interested in the game of golf. I think golf is one of the best sports to help a child grow into an adult. Golf has the ability to instill in all kids the developmental and personal skills needed to grow as a respected individual and will teach skills that all kids will use for the remainder of their life.
Q: Can you describe the feeling of being on the course?
A:
To me, being on a golf course allows me to escape for a little bit. I like the fact that no one else can affect how I play other than myself. When you step on a golf course, you are the only person in control of your game and I enjoy that. Camaraderie is another great par t of the game. The game of golf has allowed me to meet and form endless relationships, whether personal or professional over the years and that is truly one of the best parts of the game.
BUILD THE BOND
HOW PARENTS CAN BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEIR CHILDREN’S COACHES
Each year, millions of student-athletes across the globe participate in organized sports. Parents want these experiences to be as positive as possible for their children. One way to accomplish that goal is for moms and dads to build strong, supportive relationships with their children’s coaches. Strong parent-coach relationships can lay the foundation for an enjoyable experience for student-athletes, allowing them to reap the many rewards of being involved in organized sports.
Recognize the commitment Many scholastic coaches are unpaid volunteers, and those who are paid typically are not coaching for the money but rather to help youngsters. Parents can periodically acknowledge that commitment and express their gratitude to coaches, even when discussing decisions they may not agree with.
Speak with the coach preseason Coaches are busy at the beginning of the season, but parents can still spend a few minutes introducing themselves to coaches and of fering any assistance they can provide. Express your gratitude to coaches at this time as well. Even simple gestures to help coaches, which may lessen their workload, can reassure them that they’re appreciated.
Keep communication open After initial introductions, coaches may only hear from parents when moms and dads disagree with a decision a coach has made. But lines of communication should be kept open throughout the season, and many coaches appreciate it when parents speak with them when things are going well and not just when they want to voice a complaint. Parents who want to voice a complaint may benefit by waiting to bring an issue up the next day. Cooler heads prevail, and coaches will appreciate the chance to have calm discussions with parents, which might not always occur if issues are brought up during the heat of competition.
Let coaches coach Parents want the best for their children, and many may feel compelled to instruct young athletes during games. But such instructions can distract youngsters from what their coaches are telling them. Parents are urged to support kids during competitions but to allow the coaches to do the coaching. Coaches will recognize and respect parents who respect their authority and allow them the opportunity to coach their teams without interference during competitions.
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WRITER: JULIE ROSENBAUM-ENGELHARDT When I first moved to Indiana, hockey was not popular at all. However, we were a die-hard hockey family and we found out about what was available. My husband got involved in the youth hockey league and boy did things take of f. Later on, the kids were mostly from Newburgh and they loved the sport. Crystal Frederick said it was tough being a girl in a boys’ sport. “Hockey was an absolute blast,” she said. “I was far from the best player on the team but I always gave it my all. I must admit my focus wasn’t always on the game being surrounded by so many cute guys. You could always find me in front of the goal as a winger waiting for a pass or offsides. If the whistle blew you can bet it was for me again being offsides.” The hockey league ranged from tiny kids known as mites to the high school team. They battled teams from all over. We traveled pretty often and being in a hotel with so many kids was to say the least, hectic. Cr ystal’s brother Cayce was the next level up and their mother was single. It was very hard for her financially and travel-wise. She managed, although she had to sacrifice so much and they are forever thankful. The mother of Chrisada (Chris) Suwannetr also sacrificed. She teamed up with Frederick’s mother in driving to practices and especially out of town games because they knew how important hockey was to their children. “I feel that growing up playing hockey taught me a lot of life lessons that still play a role in my everyday life today,” said Suwannetr, who became a successful salesman in Las Vegas. Suwannetr said the team was determined to succeed, despite the obstacles. “We didn’t have the most ice time to practice,” he said. “We didn’t have the best players but playing against better teams we were determined to play our best and win.” Suwannetr said you also have to be tough. “You can’t let little distractions in life get in your way or let others push you around,” said the Castle High School graduate. “Keep your head up. So many of us get caught up in everyday life that we forget what we have in
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front of us.” Derek Masterson, another Castle graduate, said hockey is a game of speed that is unmatched. “I always have compared it to chess in fast motion,” Masterson said. “When I play it is all I can think about and it takes me away from the world.” I myself grew up loving watching professional hockey. My son took me to a big hockey event in Canada and I got to meet and have a drink with one of the most famous hockey players of all time, Gordie Howe. While living back East I interviewed many players, including Pat LaFontaine of the New York Islanders. While living here I was thrilled to meet Wayne Gretzky. It was amazing that when in Los Angeles while watching a game at my son’s house (we are New York Rangers fans), we saw goalie Henrik Lundqvist sustain a finger injury. Within minutes, he sent a text to my son’s phone with a picture of the finger. Mike, because of his experience in Evansville, plays celebrity hockey with all the stars and I am proud and very nervous. He got to throw out the first puck for the Evansville Thunderbolts and practiced with them. It was fun for him to play on home ice. As I was finishing this column, I got a note from Aaron Chenoweth, one of my favorite local hockey players. Like Masterson, Chenoweth said the speed and adrenaline of ice hockey was “something that I never found in any other spor t. Along with the friendships made with my teammates, some lasting decades now, is what had drawn me back to the ice even now that I am in my 40s.” Some of his best memories playing youth hockey were the years he was on a team with my son, Eric. “He was a small kid and we were always watching out for him to make sure the goons on the other team weren’t knocking him around,” Chenoweth said. He also added that it was kind of funny because he was a small kid, too. The closeness and camaraderie that hockey players share is very prominent in the sport. These guys, some who still play, consider playing youth hockey one of their best times in their life.
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