2006 Dakota Schoolers

[Rabbitlivinginverm]

Here they are....

http://www.dakotaschoolers.com/pages/3/index.htm

2006 Dakota Schoolers Gold Team
# Name Height Grade
5 Jason DeZeeuw 6'0" Senior
15 Louie Krogman 6'0" Junior
20 Cody Larson 6'7" Freshman
24 Adam Peterka 5"10" Senior
30 Kyle Doerr 6'7" Senior
32 Brady Wiebe 6'4" Senior
34 Nathan Truex 6'8" Senior
43 Sam Willard 6'8" Senior
44 Bryce Snyder 6'7" Senior

[JACKGUYII]

Re: 2006 Dakota Schoolers

Some not so nice things said about the Coaching Staff with the Schoolers:

http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/sho...d=&style=2

[jackmd]

Re: 2006 Dakota Schoolers

Some not so nice things said about the Coaching Staff with the Schoolers:

http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/sho...d=&style=2

I think all of us realize none of this criticism is suprising. DS has issues. That is all that needs to be said.

[Haldersham]

Re: 2006 Dakota Schoolers

If the criticism is true, this does not say much for those who are coaching and associated with program. Why would it be necessary to berate any athlete? How does the use of the F word make them preform better? If the young athletes were acting cocky, I can see cutting them down a notch but the F word hardly works.  Most of these kids are very motivated to begin with so why tear them down? Winning a summer game can not be that important.

[jackmd]

Re: 2006 Dakota Schoolers

Reading my post again it could be interpreted that I don't support summer programs for high school athletes. I do but I think it is getting out of hand. AAU coaches can really extend their power over kids and IMO often use this to their advantage, the coaches I mean. This is only one of the problems I have seen. It often isn't about the kids.

[1stRowFANatic]

Re: 2006 Dakota Schoolers

I agree MD that the over specialization for HS kids has gotten out of hand. But it is not just athletics. My son is in marching band and beginning Aug 1, they have practice from 6:45 to 4:30 every day. Plus each section has at least one evening session a week. Kids these days are asked to specialize so early, even in determing which "tract" that they want to take in regards to classes. To make his science tract work and be able to stay in band, summer school is the only way. The idea of a "well rounded" student has long ago been put to rest, and I think it does not help our society. Off my soap box now.

[jackrabit1]

Re: 2006 Dakota Schoolers

When I was in high school (1990-94), I was involved in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Football, Wrestling, Draman, Chorus, and even Drama and FFA for a year each.

How many kids can do that now?

[jackmd]

Re: 2006 Dakota Schoolers

When I was in high school (1990-94), I was involved in Marching Band, Jazz Band, Football, Wrestling, Draman, Chorus, and even Drama and FFA for a year each.

How many kids can do that now?

Not sure, my kids are 4, 2 and brand new. My oldest participates in gymnastics, dance and swimming right now. None too seriously, all just a chance to get exposed.

I was in HS from 87-91. Small high school in SD. I participated in Basketball, Football, Track, Golf, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Swing Chorus, Baseball (not HS affiliated), Church groups, etc... I couldn't have imagined focusing only on one or even two sports/activities.