New Football Website

I want to introduce everyone to a new website that we will be using for the 2011 football season. The website is through our video editing software APEX. As you look through the website you will be able to see all the new ways that this website can be used. I will be able to post film right on the website for easy access for our players and also for college recruiters. As the season gets closer the website will be updated more often. Follow this link to get to the new Joliet West Football APEX Locker room website.

NCSA Tom Lemming Chicagoland Underclassmen Team

Congratulations to Kameron Hargrove for being named to the NCSA Tom Lemming Chicagoland Underclassmen Team.

2010 Highlight Film

2011 Lifting Log

The lifting log has been posted. How many great lifts will you get in?

All State Academic Team

Congratulations to three of our football players for being named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches' Association All State Academic Team for the 2010 football season. These three have been named to the First Team All Southwest Suburban Conference Football Team and have a cumulative grade point average of over 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

John Hosey - Offensive Line 4.3 GPA

Matt Koran - Linebacker 4.3 GPA

Nolan Springer - Linebacker 3.5 GPA

West Awards Night

Just a reminder to everyone that our West Awards Night will be this Wednesday at 7 pm in the auditorium. This will be the first year that all levels will be together. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Mrs. Aubry

I wanted to make sure I put out a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Aubry for all she has done for the team this year. Mrs. Aubry has done so much for our team starting in the summer when we transformed our locker room into the greatest locker room in the state. She painted, cleaned, and made sure everything was perfect before our guys saw the locker room the first time early in the summer. She was then our trainer, camera person, and videographer for our Lorado Taft football camp. She spends hours putting together our highlight films for the camp and the season. Then when the season does get here she is the one who makes the contacts to get the Saturday morning breakfasts together and the Friday game day snack sacks. She also organizes meals for the coaches when we are spending our late night Mondays prepping for the next week’s opponent. She does all this with two young kids in elementary school and one freshman who is on the Varsity cheer squad here at West. Picking up and dropping off the kids while her husband is not around for apparent reasons. For all this, the coaches, the players, and I would like to say, once again, a HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs. Aubry.

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award Part II

The boys had a great time at Texas Roadhouse last night smashin' some great food. Once again we would like to thank Mark Ittersagen who set this up for our team and also Texas Roadhouse who fed our guys. These four guys went the extra step this past season and made things happen not only on the game field, but also on the practice field. Thanks again guys! Until next year, GO TIGERS!

HF Game

Week 9 was a very interesting week for the guys. We had a good week of practice and I think the guys really enjoyed their last week of the season. We asked the guys to FINISH the season with a Bang and they really did. I wish we would have started the game how we finished. The boys played their hearts out! And they did FINISH with a bang! I do not think anybody saw this type of game coming. I am very proud of the boys and am very grateful for the hard work that they put into this season.

I would like to also say a huge thank you to all the parents who helped with the snack sacks and Saturday morning breakfasts. The boys and coaches really appreciated all the hard work you put into this season.

Week 8 Players of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week - #74 John Hosey

Defensive Player of the Week - #53 Nigel Dammons

Scout Team Player of the Week - #24 Mike Gawlik

Special Teams Player of the Week - #10 Eric Cooper

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award - #10 Eric Cooper

Hog Bucket Award - #74 John Hosey

Senior Day

I cannot believe it, but it is that time again when we get to celebrate the Senior Football Players in our football program. This Saturday will be our last home football game so not only will we be honoring our Seniors, but we will also honor our Senior's parents. A letter went home with the Seniors yesterday with all the information about the game. If you did not see this letter please contact me so I am able to give you the information needed. This is a very special day, I hope to see everyone out to cheer on the Tigers one last time for 2010!

Every Day Every Play

We found out what happens when we have a distracted week of practice. We are a team right now that needs to practice well during the week to win on the weekends. I was talking with Brandon Allen after his game on Saturday night (Brandon is one of my former players who is playing for the #1 ranked team in the nation in Division II Grand Valley State University). I told him about how our week of practice was and how we played, his comment after that was priceless... "You win games during the week." The kids have been challenged this past Saturday. Every day, every play! Let's finish this season with a BANG!

Week 7 Players of the Week

Scout Player of the Week - #57 Darnell Thomas

Offensive Player of the Week - #4 Kameron Hargrove

Defensive Players of the Week - The Goal Line Stand Defense
#20 Brandon Mroz
#51 Nolan Springer
#54 Trae Turner
#35 Matt Koran
#29 Calvin Edwards
#9 Jon Smith
#53 Nigel Dammons
#95 Frank Monte
#55 Marlon Richard
#52 Devon Burton
#8 Darious Moulton

Special Teams Player of the Week - #6 Zack DiVarco

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award - #53 Nigel Dammons

Hog Bucket Award - #71 Nick Nietecher

West Loyalty

Another Win For West!

Two weeks, two victories! We are very excited about how well our kids played this week. This is what we have envisioned for our West Football Program for a while. The game was highlighted by a HUGE goal line stand, when Lincoln Way Central had the ball first and goal from the 6 inch line. Our defense stopped the Knights 4 times from that 6 inch line and gave the ball back to our offense. Going into double overtime and getting the victory has really given our kids some huge confidence going into our Friday night game this week vs. Lockport.

Week 6 Players of the Week

Defensive Player of the Week - #54 Trae Turner

Offensive Player of the Week - #36 Alec Turner

Special Teams Player of the Week - #38 Carlitos Blackmon

Scout Team Player of the Week - #52 Devon Burton

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award - #51 Nolan Springer

Hog Bucket Award - #76 Bobby Twombly

West Victory!

Although this was not our best played game of the year, we will take this victory anyday. The West/Central rivalry has been reborn and we are very excited that we were able to start the rivalry with this victory! As I told the guys though, if we do not come out this week and have a great week of practice and get the victory on Friday night the win against Joliet Central does not mean that much. If you can, encourage the guys to come out and work hard and have a great week of practice! Since the game is on Friday night we will have our normal late night practice on Thursday night. Here is the practice schedule for this week. GO TIGERS!

Tuesday - 3:45-6:15
Wednesday - 3:45-6:15
Thursday - 7:00-8:30
Friday - Game Day 7:30
Saturday - Team Meeting 9:00 am
*No School on Monday October 11*
Monday Practice - 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Week 5 Players of the Week

Special Teams Player of the Week - #35 Matt Koran

Scout Teams Player of the Week - #23 Anthony McCullough

Offensive Player of the Week - #13 Malcolm Allen

Defensive Player of the Week - #53 Nigel Dammons

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award - #4 Kameron Hargrove

Hog Bucket Award - #44 Kevin Black

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Dinner

Thanks to Mark Ittersagen from NFP Fundraising, the guys that were recognized as Extra Effort Award winners were able to go to Texas Roadhouse and enjoy a dinner free of charge. It was a great dinner and the boys left stuffed thanks to Texas Roadhouse and Mark.

Homecoming Game

We, as a coaching staff, asked our kids to compete for 4 quarters this week and I think we did. However, as the kids know, we made too many mistakes to come out on top this week. As I told the guys, I was happy that we competed against one of the top programs in the state for 4 quarters, but we are not satisfied with how we finished the game. This week, we compete and finish!

Week 4 Players of the Week

Special Teams Player of the Week - #10 Eric Cooper

Offensive Player of the Week - #9 Jon Smith

Defensive Player of the Week - #51 Nolan Springer

Scout Team Player of the Week - #23 Anthony McCullough

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award - #23 Anthony McCullough

Hog Bucket Award - #75 Jarvis Young

Homecoming Week 2010

As I shared with the team this past week, we played well for a short amount of time this past Friday night vs. Sandburg. However, if we want to put ourselves in a position to win in the 4th quarter we have to play well all 48 minutes of the game. So, with that being said, we have decided as a team that we are going to make that our goal for this upcoming game vs. Bolingbrook. We will compete all 4 quarters of the game and if we do that we should be in a position to walk off the field with a victory. Looking forward to seeing all the Tiger alumni back for the first Homecoming game in many years.

Go Tigers!

Week 3 Players of the Week

Scout Team Player of the Week - #23 Anthony McCullough

Special Teams Player of the Week - #7 Andrew Drummond

Offensive Player of the Week - #3 Justin Posley

Defensive Player of the Week - #35 Matt Koran

Hog Bucket Award - #76 Robert Twombly

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award - #35 Matt Koran

Week 4 vs. Sandburg

We really saw some guys step this week and "Play Hard" all game, however we are not where we want to be. We are vert excited about this weeks game plan vs. Sandburg. Here is what this weeks practice and game schedule looks like.

Monday 3:30 - 6:15 practice
Tuesday West Open House @ 6:30
2:00 - 4:15 practice
Wednesday 3:45 - 6:15 practice
Thursday 3:45 - 6:00 practice
Friday Game Day @ Sandburg 7:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am Team Meeting

Week 2 Players Of the Week

Offensive Player of the Week - John Hosey #74

Defensive Player of the Week - Matt Koran #35

Special Teams Player of the Week - Brett Michuda #32

Scout Team Player of the Week - Anthony McCullough #23

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award - John Hosey #74

Hog's Bucket Award - John Hosey #74

Week 1 Players Of the Week

Scout Team Player of the Week:
Carlitos Blackmon #38

Offensive Player of the Week:
Jon Smith #9

Defensive Player of the Week:
Nolan Springer #51

Special Teams Player of the Week:
Brandon Mroz #20

Texas Roadhouse Extra Effort Award:
Jon Smith #9

Hog's Bucket Award:
Collin Shea #72

Week 1 Pics

West vs. Jacobs

Well, this is not the way many of us envisioned the first game back as the Tigers. However, after looking at the film we know that there are many little things that we can correct and be ready for our next game against Plainfield South this Friday.

Wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page as far as our schedule for this week.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Regular Practice time
Thursday - Practice 8pm - 9:45pm (We need our guys ready to play under the lights on Friday)
Friday - Gameday 7 pm @ Plainfield South
Saturday - Team Meeting/Film 9am
Monday Sept 6 - Practice 9-11am

Team Breakfasts and Sack Snacks

Parents/Guardians of Varsity Football Tigers,

Continuing with our tradition from last year, we will be providing the team with breakfasts the mornings of Saturday games and snack bags the evenings of Friday night games. The breakfasts include egg dishes or sausage links/patties, baked goods (muffins, doughnuts), fruit, string cheese, yogurt, and drinks (water and/or juice). The snack bags include bottled water, string cheese, bagged pretzels, fruit, and other snacks such as granola or nutrigrain bars. We will be feeding approximately 55 players each Saturday at 10:30 AM in the cafeteria at Joliet West. We will pack the snack bags for Friday night games on Thursday evenings or Friday afternoons, depending on availability of help. If you are not able to provide food or drinks for the team, your help serving is always greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your support of our Tigers! If you are willing to provide food, drink, or help serve, please contact Coach Aubry and let him know the best way for me to contact you.

Thanks and Go Tigers!
Dana Aubry

Team Breakfasts
Saturdays
Aug 28
Sept 18
Sept 25
Oct 2
Oct 23

Sack Snacks
Friday afternoons
Sept 3
Sept 10
Oct 8
Oct 15

Saturday 8/21

8:30 am Football Pictures
Varsity/Sophomore/Freshman

Varsity Football Practice Field
10:15 am Freshman Football Scrimmage

Stadium Field
11:25 am Sophomore Football Scrimmage
12:30 pm Varsity Football Scrimmage

First Day of Practice 2010

2010 The Year of the TIGER!





~What's Important Now~

Week of August 9th-14th

Very Important Dates for Next Week!

Tuesday August 10th - 7 am - 12 pm Sports Physicals at West $25
Everyone must have an updated physical to start practice on Wednesday.
*The physicals must have a parent signature*

Wednesday August 11th - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm First Day of Doubles

Thursday August 12th - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Doubles

Friday August 13th - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Doubles

Saturday August 14th - 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Doubles

*Bring some food and drinks for in between sessions*
*Players are not able to leave campus during the day*

August 2 - August 6

We will workout Monday through Thursday the week of August 2nd.

Monday 9am - 11am Workout/Conditioning

Tuesday 9am - 11am Workout/Conditioning

Wednesday 9am - 11am Workout/Conditioning

Thursday 9am - 11am Workout/Conditioning

Friday - No Workout

July 26-30

Schedule for this week-

Monday 9-11 Weight room/Conditioning

Tuesday 9-11 Weight room/Conditioning

Thursday No workout

Friday 9-11 Weight room/Conditioning

Lorado Taft Pictures

We are back from camp and I believe most of us needed a day to recover from the Lorado Taft Camp this year. It was a great camp! I have posted some pictures through the following link. Lorado Taft Pictures

Day 3 of Lorado Taft, continued

After a very long, physically and mentally challenging day, the team is in its third and final film session. It was a day of hard work. It was a day of physical exhaustion. Of 3 long practices under the hot sun. Of mental and physical endurance. A day of pushing through. A day of giving everything on the field and leaving it all there. And, it's not over yet.

Before it's over, we still have The Bonfire.

~What's Important Now~

Day 3 of Lorado Taft

Day 3 of camp is well underway.

The boys began their day with a run, some sprints, and a sandbag drill. After fueling up with a good breakfast, they started and finished their morning practice under the hot sun. That was followed by lunch and film review from the first practice of the day. The second practice will begin in less than an hour. The boys are staying healthy and drinking plenty of fluids.

Day 2

Day 2 of Lorado Taft was a full one.

Morning practice, afternoon competition time, and an evening Coaches vs. Players 7 on 7.

We are resting up for tomorrow, the toughest day of camp.

~What's Important Now~

Lorado Taft Day1

Day 1 included checking in, the running test, a 7 on 7 vs. Dekalb High School, linemen drills, dinner, and meeting time.

CHAMPIONS!!!

The Joliet West Tigers are the 2010 Chicago Rush Tug of War Champions!






~What's Important Now~