Grove City, OH - Day One:
After a night of not-so friendly competition (Coach Johnston takes his putting very seriously) at a miniature golf course in Columbus, the Complete QB Coaches stepped on the field for an usual 1 pm start. We finally had a beautiful, sunny day outside and we were greeted by Quarterbacks from not only Ohio but 4 other states including Utah!
The campers were sharp and attentive. In each group there were a couple of Quarterbacks with strong arms. I was prepared to watch some great action on the field with many talented athletes. Coach Stratton joined us at this site (he was also in St. Louis) for his second shot at working a Complete QB Camp. We were also joined by Coach Williamson and Coach Wolf, both of whom have worked this Camp in the past.
The day went pretty fast and was very productive. It was clear very early who the talents were on the field and I think the coaches were more excited about the next day's 7 on 7 than the Quarterbacks who would be participating.
After Camp the coaches dined at an Italian restaurant, Baru which was highly recommended by Coach Stratton. It was a great suggestion as we talked and laughed over family-style Italian cuisine.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Complete QB Road Diary - Day 10 - Saturday, June 20, 2009
Next Stop - Columbus, OH:
After a late night of of playing dominoes (in which Coach Pizzaro was victorious) we are getting ready to head to Columbus, OH for our last mid-west camp.
A possible pit stop may be in Indianapolis to visit former Syracuse University wide receiver, Taj Smith, who is currently working out with the Indianapolis Colts.
It a nice day out and I am hoping for nice weather in Grove City.
Talk to you then...
After a late night of of playing dominoes (in which Coach Pizzaro was victorious) we are getting ready to head to Columbus, OH for our last mid-west camp.
A possible pit stop may be in Indianapolis to visit former Syracuse University wide receiver, Taj Smith, who is currently working out with the Indianapolis Colts.
It a nice day out and I am hoping for nice weather in Grove City.
Talk to you then...
Complete QB Road Diary - Day 9 - Friday, June 19, 2009
Lombard, IL - Day Two:
Coach Ryan Larson stretched out the campers on the field hoping for an entire day outside on the field. With black clouds moving over us, lightning and sounds of a siren (which we thought was a fire engine but later found out it was actually a tornado warning) we had to take the camp inside the field house.
We started the afternoon session indoors, watching film and doing station drills. Finally the decision was made to take the group back out on the field to complete the rest of the afternoon session. The 5th and 6th grade group seemed to enjoy the 7 on 7 scrimmage more than the others, diving in muddy areas for balls, showing their hustle and passion for the game. The other groups were battling it out as well on the field.
Coach Johnston led the Quarterbacks, their parents and Coaches to the entrance of the field. T-Shirts were handed out and the Hustle Award Winners were announced. Congrats again to the Complete QB Lombard, IL Camp Hustle Award winners!
Thanks to Coach Andriano and his staff for allowing us to use the Montini High School facilities for Camp.
Coach Ryan Larson stretched out the campers on the field hoping for an entire day outside on the field. With black clouds moving over us, lightning and sounds of a siren (which we thought was a fire engine but later found out it was actually a tornado warning) we had to take the camp inside the field house.
We started the afternoon session indoors, watching film and doing station drills. Finally the decision was made to take the group back out on the field to complete the rest of the afternoon session. The 5th and 6th grade group seemed to enjoy the 7 on 7 scrimmage more than the others, diving in muddy areas for balls, showing their hustle and passion for the game. The other groups were battling it out as well on the field.
Coach Johnston led the Quarterbacks, their parents and Coaches to the entrance of the field. T-Shirts were handed out and the Hustle Award Winners were announced. Congrats again to the Complete QB Lombard, IL Camp Hustle Award winners!
Thanks to Coach Andriano and his staff for allowing us to use the Montini High School facilities for Camp.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Complete QB Road Diary - Day 8 - Thursday, June 18, 2009
Lombard, IL - Day One:
The coaches met downstairs in the hotel lobby at 7:05am (TBS Time...Smile) and we headed over to Montini Catholic High School where we were greeted by Coach Andriano. We waited to begin check-in in hopes of clearer skies. Unfortunately, that did not happen and we encountered yet another morning with rainy weather. The morning breezed by, despite being indoors, with hard working Quarterbacks from all over Illinois and neighboring, Indiana. This was another Camp where we had a good number of returning campers.
Thankfully, the skies cleared after lunch and we were able to have a move outside for the rest of the morning session and entire afternoon. Quarterbacks obviously enjoy being outdoors and I think the afternoon session moved much quicker because of this.
After Camp Coach Pizzaro and I played Coach Johnston and Coach O'Flaherty in 2-on-2. With Coach Pizzaro and I winning two games to none!
The coaches met downstairs in the hotel lobby at 7:05am (TBS Time...Smile) and we headed over to Montini Catholic High School where we were greeted by Coach Andriano. We waited to begin check-in in hopes of clearer skies. Unfortunately, that did not happen and we encountered yet another morning with rainy weather. The morning breezed by, despite being indoors, with hard working Quarterbacks from all over Illinois and neighboring, Indiana. This was another Camp where we had a good number of returning campers.
Thankfully, the skies cleared after lunch and we were able to have a move outside for the rest of the morning session and entire afternoon. Quarterbacks obviously enjoy being outdoors and I think the afternoon session moved much quicker because of this.
After Camp Coach Pizzaro and I played Coach Johnston and Coach O'Flaherty in 2-on-2. With Coach Pizzaro and I winning two games to none!
Complete QB Road Diary - Day 7 - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
On the Road to Lombard:
Coach Johnston and Coach Pizzaro got up early and went to the hotel fitness center to workout before we left St. Louis. I joined them for breakfast and we left St. Louis around 2 pm.
On a Complete QB journey there are five things I can guarantee:
1) A lot of jokes
2) Conversations about the previous Camp.
3) Ideas about how to improve Camp in general.
4) A stop at someone's favorite fast food restaurant.
5) A story about a past Complete QB journey.
We got to Lombard, IL at about 8pm. We settled in, got something to eat and relaxed at the hotel. I was finally able to catch up with HUNDREDS of e-mails.
Coach Johnston and Coach Pizzaro got up early and went to the hotel fitness center to workout before we left St. Louis. I joined them for breakfast and we left St. Louis around 2 pm.
On a Complete QB journey there are five things I can guarantee:
1) A lot of jokes
2) Conversations about the previous Camp.
3) Ideas about how to improve Camp in general.
4) A stop at someone's favorite fast food restaurant.
5) A story about a past Complete QB journey.
We got to Lombard, IL at about 8pm. We settled in, got something to eat and relaxed at the hotel. I was finally able to catch up with HUNDREDS of e-mails.
Complete QB Road Diary - Day 6 - Tuesday, June 16, 2009
St. Louis - Day Two:
It was another dreary morning in St. Louis, but in the spirit of Complete QB we made the best of it. The day started indoors, the Quarterbacks still threw a lot of footballs and had a classroom film review where Coach Johnston highlighted the strengths and areas of improvement for each Quarterback who attended. All campers are filmed while completing a 5-step drop and pass. This is one of the most appreciated facets of the two-camp and is always well received by the Quarterbacks, their parents and coaches.
After the lunch the weather finally cleared up enough to allow Complete QB to take the Camp on the field to run pass route drills, coverage overview and of course the infamous "7 on 7" scrimmages. It was great to finally get outside.
It was a great two-day session in St. Louis, MO and Complete QB would like to thank Coach Jake Parent and his staff for hosting us and our Quarterbacks.
Special recognition to our Complete QB St. Louis, MO Hustle Award winners!
One more note, that I would be amiss to leave out. The coaches managed to sneak in a St.Louis Cardinals baseball game before ending our time in St. Louis.
It was another dreary morning in St. Louis, but in the spirit of Complete QB we made the best of it. The day started indoors, the Quarterbacks still threw a lot of footballs and had a classroom film review where Coach Johnston highlighted the strengths and areas of improvement for each Quarterback who attended. All campers are filmed while completing a 5-step drop and pass. This is one of the most appreciated facets of the two-camp and is always well received by the Quarterbacks, their parents and coaches.
After the lunch the weather finally cleared up enough to allow Complete QB to take the Camp on the field to run pass route drills, coverage overview and of course the infamous "7 on 7" scrimmages. It was great to finally get outside.
It was a great two-day session in St. Louis, MO and Complete QB would like to thank Coach Jake Parent and his staff for hosting us and our Quarterbacks.
Special recognition to our Complete QB St. Louis, MO Hustle Award winners!
One more note, that I would be amiss to leave out. The coaches managed to sneak in a St.Louis Cardinals baseball game before ending our time in St. Louis.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Complete QB Road Diary - Day 5 - Monday, June 15, 2009
St. Louis, MO - Day One:
I rose out of bed this morning a few minutes before 6am and saw we were dealing with a rainy day as I peeked out of our hotel window. As we left the hotel at a quarter to 7, the rain had already started to come down.
Coach Johnston, Pizzaro, O'Flaherty and myself all discussed the game plan of moving Camp indoors. This was one of few rainy days Complete QB has encountered, but we were ready for it. We arrived at St. Mary's High School and were greeted by Coach Jake Parent, Head Varsity Football Coach. Quarterbacks arrived early as usual and soaked from the pouring rain outside.
We met our Quarterbacks and discovered they had traveled from different parts of Missouri and 4 other states.
The group in St. Louis was small, but they were eager to learn and work hard. They benefited from the additional personal attention available with a smaller group and seemed to enjoy the drills of Day One, even though we were in a gymnasium. The 5th and 6th graders shined in the classroom session and enjoyed the teachings of Coach O'Flaherty.
We had a great day despite being inside. Hopefully the weather will be nicer tomorrow so we can get out on the field.
After Camp all of the coaches went to Chimichanga's for lunch and some intense gridiron conversation.
I rose out of bed this morning a few minutes before 6am and saw we were dealing with a rainy day as I peeked out of our hotel window. As we left the hotel at a quarter to 7, the rain had already started to come down.
Coach Johnston, Pizzaro, O'Flaherty and myself all discussed the game plan of moving Camp indoors. This was one of few rainy days Complete QB has encountered, but we were ready for it. We arrived at St. Mary's High School and were greeted by Coach Jake Parent, Head Varsity Football Coach. Quarterbacks arrived early as usual and soaked from the pouring rain outside.
We met our Quarterbacks and discovered they had traveled from different parts of Missouri and 4 other states.
The group in St. Louis was small, but they were eager to learn and work hard. They benefited from the additional personal attention available with a smaller group and seemed to enjoy the drills of Day One, even though we were in a gymnasium. The 5th and 6th graders shined in the classroom session and enjoyed the teachings of Coach O'Flaherty.
We had a great day despite being inside. Hopefully the weather will be nicer tomorrow so we can get out on the field.
After Camp all of the coaches went to Chimichanga's for lunch and some intense gridiron conversation.
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