Welcome to the Game Ready March 2018 Newsletter!

Athlete & Coach of the Month, Elite 7 on 7 Update, & More!

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ATHLETE of the Month:

GIDEONE KREMLER

Gideone has played exceptionally well all year, he's executed the offence at a very high level. He's shown the ability to sustain drives and almost score at will. He's shown tremendous leadership, command of the huddle and has the respect of his teammates and opponents alike. His confidence and swagger has become infectious to teammates. As well dominating the circuit to this point (midpoint) of the season, these are just some of the many reasons he's garnering legitimate D1 attention at QB.
-Coach Jordan Linnen

GIDEONE'S FAVORITES:
Favourite Food: My Mom’s Caesar salad or perogies
Favourite Team: Dallas Cowboys
Favourite Athlete: Cam Newton or Russell Westbrook
Most Memorable Sports Moment: Winning the Junior Bantam Championship with the Victoria Renegades against North Surrey after a season where we didn’t even have a league to play in.

GIDEONE'S QUOTE:
"Game Ready is everything every coach should want their program to be about. The family that is formed here through dedication and hard work is unlike anything else. The culture you find in our practices and games shows how well we all get along, not just us players, the coaches as well are in it 100% from start to finish. I love everything about Game Ready and I am excited to see what the future has in store for us."

COACH of the Month:

JR LAROSE

JR is best known for his days as the safety for the BC Lions. Since his retirement, he is even busier working in the community. He is a leader across the country in presentations to aboriginal communities and is also a Master coach and presenter for the “Be More Than a Bystander” program in the CFL, aimed at ending violence against women. JR spends his additional time coaching with Game Ready and has been a part of several programs and fundraising events. He is a coach with the Elite 7 on 7 team and he coaches the next generation of Elite players that are coming up through the Game Ready way. Most recently, the U14 team won their latest tournament, so expect great things in the future!

JR'S FAVORITES:
Favourite Food: Burgers
Favourite Team: Edmonton Oilers
Favourite Athlete: Ray Lewis
Most Memorable Sports Moment: Winning the Grey Cup in 2011

JR'S QUOTE:
"I love being part of the Game Ready team. It's all about helping our kids reach their goals.”

GAME READY PROGRAMS

The Game Ready programs focus on the physical and athletic development for children and youth. Our coaches are experts in developing the physical skills and adding the competitive edge to enable all to achieve their goals.

All of our programs follow the developmental paths of long term athlete development. Age is just one of the common indicators of development however coaches will work with each individual to ensure they are in a program that supplies the balance of challenge and success.

PLAY

An introduction to movement principles and proper posture and movement form. Initial speed and agility skills are realized.

6-8yrs

FIT

The appreciation is made that conditioning and muscular endurance will enhance sport skills. Fundamentals and skills are aimed at taking advantage of first speed & quickness zones.

9-12yrs

Strength

Young athletes begin to develop strength through the use of resistance, weights, medicine balls, bands, sleds.

13-15yrs

Power

Functional and explosive power combine for a more confident athlete. The transition to sport specifics are enhanced by using multiple movements and training techniques.

16-18yrs

Sport Specific

Our coaches are experts in their respective sports and will enhance performance in individual, small group or team sessions.

We are PROUD to work with:

Washington Kids Foundation

Surrey Safe Schools

Surrey Jumpstart Academy

North Vancouver School District

Surrey School District

Sunset Community Association

Force Volleyball

Rain City Volleyball

Gilmore Community School, Burnaby

Pitt River Middle, Coquitlam

Central Elementary, Coquitlam

Harbour View Elementary, Coquitlam

Richmond Minor Football

Coquitlam Minor Football

Cloverdale Minor Football

Kerrisdale Community Centre

Whalley Baseball

Langley Rams Football

University of Fraser Valley

Vancouver Minor Football

Burnaby Soccer

Pacific Sport Fraser Valley

New Westminster Baseball

And many others! We hope to work with you soon!

Programs offered throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley!

Game Ready Elite 7 on 7 Update

As we approach the midway point of the 7v7 season, all 3 teams have played really well on the circuit. Our JV program has shown the PNW that we have a ton of young talent in the pipeline and have been close to bringing home some hardware. Our Black team has shown grit and competed week in & week out. They've lost a lot of games by single digit scores. Look forward to seeing them finish Top 2 at least once this second half of the season. Our GOLD team has been dominant most of this season, winning the NW Bravery Winter League then placing Top 20 out of 190 teams in Las Vegas, then winning the Players Of The Future tournament in Seattle.. earning an all expenses paid trip to LA April 20-22nd and then this past weekend we lost a tough one in the Championship game in Vancouver, WA 20-17. Our GOLD teams record is 26-4 this season.

Going forward into the 2nd half of the season, we have a huge tournament in Tukwila, WA next weekend called the Heir Tournament which we host teams from 6 states and Canada. Then the following weekend, we play in a tournament in Bellingham, before heading to LA the 3rd week of April.
-Coach Jordan Linnen

The Washington Kids Foundation has reached over 15,000 youth and with the commitment and dedication of the WKF team and the support of its partners, we will continue to alleviate barriers giving all youth the opportunity to succeed.

International Day of Pink is a day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop all forms of bullying. Both centres participated with group discussions and proudly wearing PINK in support of ANTI-BULLYING!

Spring break camps were held at both locations consisting of physical literacy, sessions on team building, self-awareness, peer and social time with trips to local attractions. North Vancouver was at full capacity for the two weeks and it was the first time the Surrey location hosted a camp with the feedback being very positive by the youth and parents, well done everyone! Registration for summer camp will be forthcoming.

Coach Casey Chin sporting the anti-bullying t-shirt!

Coach Dino’s Recruiting Academy serves to help student-athletes, parents, teachers and counsellors navigate through the increasingly competitive and confusing world of university athletic recruiting. Appreciating the process and the opportunity are key in achieving the best university fit. “There are lots of options, which one is right for you.” As a student-athlete goes through the recruiting process they will develop so many characteristics that will serve to be useful in all areas of their life for the rest of their lives.

The ultimate resource for student-athletes:
-Student-athlete Recruiting Academy workbook
-Recruiting Academy Journal
-NCAA Guide for College bound student-athletes