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January - February 2010


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January 2010Dan Wahnsiedler

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LETTER FROM THE GO TEAM OFFICE2010 IS HERE, AND NATURALLY we tend to look back at the previous year and, since we’ve seen the passing of the fi rst decade of this sti ll-new millennium, it’s natural to refl ect on the ten most recent trips around the sun leading up to now.One such refl ecti on on the past is just how quickly our children have grown; those ti ny infants back at the beginning of the new century are now well into elementwary school, are acti ve in sports and other

extracurricular acti viti es and as quickly as they’ve reached the age of nine or ten, as parents, we’ll again be astonished that in seemingly no ti me, they’ll be wearing a cap and gown, receiving a diploma, and registering for college courses. Time marches on, as the old saying goes. And instead of dwelling on the past, as tempti ng as is may be, we here at Go Team are looking to the future and the possibiliti es 2010 hold for our ongoing celebrati on of area youth competi tors. We will conti nue to feature not only the high profi le sports such as varsity football, basketball and soccer, but also the kids who compete at the JV or reserve level in sports as varied as wrestling, gymnasti cs, equestrian sports, archery and other events that don’t get the kind of media att enti on they deserve. Go Team has made a point of highlighti ng the youngsters who parti cipate in events such as these; in fact, we’ve featured a great number of children in non-sporti ng acti viti es as well:

Theater; dance; chess; band – the young people who rehearse for a play or practi ce clarinet are putti ng in the same kind of ti me and concentrati on as the athletes – and they deserve to be given a place to let the public know of their commitment and achievements. In keeping with looking toward the present and the future, Go Team has a revamped website with more fun and useful features than ever before. GoTeamMagazine.com now has video highlights from a diff erent game each week of the month, and our newly-designed home page makes viewing and purchasing photographs easier than ever. The site also off ers visitors the chance to see where we’ll be and who we’ll be covering; simply click the “View Upcoming Events” tab at the bott om of the home page and follow the link from there. The additi on of video to the site is a natural compliment to the highly visual nature of both the print and Web version of Go Team. Now you can see what happened at the game – whether you were present for it or not – thanks to the folks at WatchEvansville.com, a sort of “You Tube for Evansville.” Watch Evansville is fast becoming the place to visit for all things local, and so it seemed right that in that spirit, local youth sports and acti viti es should be a part of the content they produce. So there you have it – a look at the here and now as well the future. Keep reading, keep visiti ng our Web site, and keep playing!

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editorial1 Lett er from the Go Team Offi ce

3 Coaches’ CornerEvansville Lutheran Boy’s Basketball Coach Sean Ferguson

4 Athlete of the MonthFrank Patt on III

5 Core Essenti als by Chick-Fil-AAbout Self Discipline

16 Upcoming Go Team Photo Shoots

29 Brag Blog

30 Schedule of Family Events

32 Coupons

6 Hoops! There it is…Evansville Lutheran vs. St. John’s

7 Kickin’ itAt East/West Karate

8 Girl’s Freshman B-BallLady Warriors & Bears

9 Champs!8th Grade City Winners Washington Conti nentals

10 Mat Matt ersHe who pins, wins

12 Regional Hoops Acti onCentral vs. Vincennes Lincoln JV Boys

14 We Can Work it OutPumping iron at Fitness Zone

19 Music to Our EarsDecember Moonlight Recitals

20 Evansville Basketball AcademyBoys Championship Acti on

22 Whether ‘ti s Nobler…Arrows fl y at Henderson Archery Club

24 Rink RatsEvansville Thunder on the ice

25 Fluid Moti onsMemorial & Bosse meet in the pool

26 YMCA’s Litt lest HoopstersDunks? No. Cute? Absolutely.

28 The Fan’s PageA photo tribute to you – the fanati cs in the stands

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Evansville Lutheran Boy’s Basketball Coach Sean Ferguson


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“A passion for basketball” –Evansville Lutheran School Boys’ Varisty Coach, Sean Ferguson.

WHAT BEGAN AS A COMMUNITY service endeavor quickly turned into a passion for Evansville Lutheran School boys’ varsity basketball coach, Sean Ferguson. His career began like many other parents: by answering a need at the school his children att ended. Aft er two years of junior varsity coaching and now fi ve years of varsity basketball, Ferguson is sti ll as excited about teaching the kids about basketball as he was the fi rst day he ran a practi ce. “I love the game and believe it can teach kids so much,” said Ferguson. “I didn’t have any experience when I started, but was fortunate to be able to develop a plan and att empt to make an impact for the school and for the kids.” Ferguson is enjoying his best season on the bench this year as his ELS Monarchs are 10-1 on the season and have already claimed their own Invitati onal Tournament Championship, a ti tle that eluded the school for many years. “Of course it’s fun when your team is winning,” Ferguson said. “But that’s not the number one factor. It’s teaching the kids about commitment and hard work and what it means to be a part of a team.” Teamwork has to be at the center of every coach’s game plan according to Ferguson. “Not every one is cut out to play basketball,” Ferguson said. “You’ve got some kids that are bett er at it than others. The key is to try to bring each kid along in the process and make sure they understand their role on the team. The team has many diff erent roles and it’s important to make sure everyone knows that.” Ferguson’s number one issue as a coach is getti ng all of his kids enough playing ti me. “We’re committ ed to trying to get everyone as much playing ti me as we possibly can,” Ferguson said. “But it’s hard. The game isn’t long enough someti mes to allow a coach to play all 13 players. I have a hard ti me every year trying to get everyone enough playing ti me and when I don’t I feel really bad.” One way that Ferguson is ensuring that all his players get valuable experience is to give each player a starti ng role in at least one game. “It’s incredibly meaningful to see a kid’s face light up when you tell him he’s going to start in the next game,” Ferguson said. “The funny thing is that every player, when given that chance, rises to the occasion and performs someti mes bett er than expected.”

In his seven years of acti ve coaching, Ferguson has seen the players change in their atti tude and approach to the game. “It’s no secret to anyone that kids today play this game year around,” Ferguson explained. “For the ones that have the drive and the determinati on to play at the high school level, it’s become a requirement.” Ferguson has also devoted his ti me to coaching in the Lutheran Developmental League, a program that was started by former ELS Athleti c Director Kurt Younghouse. Ferguson gives credit to Younghouse and the LDL program for developing the kids at a younger age. “The program that Kurt started is now coming up on its fourth year,” said Ferguson. “We have players on our team that played in that program. It’s defi nitely been a key part in developing a strong program for the school.” Besides coaching, Ferguson also manages the team’s website and uses the site as a moti vati onal tool for the kids and a communicati ons tool for the parents. The team’s website can be found at htt p://www.leaguelineup.com/gomonarchs. The site’s password will have to be emailed to you.

COACHES CORNER


GRADE?Junior at Harrison High School WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY OR HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN?Basketball.

FAVORITE SPORT TO PLAY?Basketball.

FAVORITE SPORT OR TEAM TO WATCH?Duke Blue Devils.

AWARDS?AAU Basketball tournament- Hoosiers Showcase Champion, Academic Excellence award winner (McGary and Harrison) Scholar Athlete 2007-2008, most assists per game.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (BESIDES SPORTS ARE YOU INVOLVED IN)?Student Council, Key Club.

DO YOU BELONG TO ANY ORGANIZATIONS?Evansville Basketball Club.

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF BEING ON A TEAM?Having friends and knowing you don’t have to do it all by yourself.

WHAT DO YOU DO MENTALLY AND

PHYSICALLY TO PREPARE FOR A GAME OR COMPETITION?Physically I stretch and mentally I think [about] what I can do to help my team win the game.

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?My parents.

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS?Going to my dream college, Duke University, to play basketball and become a basketball coach.

HOW DOES BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS HELP YOU IN EVERY DAY LIFE?Being organized and makes me responsible as well as keeps me out of trouble.

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DO YOU KNOW AN OUTSTANDING ATHLETE? LET US KNOW!Log on to GoTeamMagazine.com and nominate someone today!

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

AWARDS?AAU Basketball tournament- Hoosiers Showcase Champion, Academic Excellence award winner (McGary and Harrison) Scholar Athlete 2007-2008, most assists per game.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (BESIDES SPORTS ARE YOU INVOLVED IN)?Student Council, Key Club.

DO MENTALLY AND

FIRST THING I DO WHEN I WAKE UP IN THE

MORNING? Eat.

THING THAT’S BEEN IN YOUR LOCKER THE

LONGEST? I keep a clean locker.

TEAMMATES WOULD BE SHOCKED TO KNOW

I …? That I’m scared of dogs.

I’D LOVE TO COMPETE AGAINST?

Dwayne Wade.

FAVORITEPLAY LIST ON

MY IPOD? Lil’ Wayne.


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Developing a self-disciplined lifestyle oft en goes against our natural tendencies, but is criti cal to our success and someti mes to our survival. When we do what we need to do, we can grow mentally, physically, intellectually and emoti onally. Why is it important to learn self-discipline?

Good habits are developed. Habits are an important type of personal discipline. Of course, there are good and bad habits. A good habit is one where repeated acti ons of self-discipline produce good results. Personal discipline is oft en built by doing the litt le, everyday things.

We master our atti tudes. Required, important, needed and expected are all words which describe tasks we encounter throughout life. Waiti ng for the train at a crossing is required because of safety. Exercise is important because of health. Planning

for fi nancial security is needed because of the responsibility to care for our family. Holding our tongue when we want to say something hurtf ul will save us heartache later. We learn consequences. Examples of this concept are readily available, even during the elementary years. School assignments, chores and music practi ce are all tasks which have consequences if left undone. Poor grades, smelly trash or mistakes at a recital might be the consequence of neglecti ng a task. Someti mes the best lessons are reinforced by personally experiencing the consequences when we haven’t shown self-discipline.

Self-discipline is crucial in all areas of life. Teaching your child to build such a patt ern of behavior is one of the greatest challenges you face.• Praise your child when he or she is consistent with doing homework on their own.

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Core Value of the Month: SELF-DISCIPLINESELF-DISCIPLINE:

Doing what you need to do so you can grow.


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BASKETBALL - EV Lutheran vs. St. John’s


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Logan Kleiman, Alex Rodd

Josh Kanter Jonah Eckels

Alex RoddBlake Merrill

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MARTIAL ARTS - East West KarateMARTIAL ARTS - East West KarateMARTIAL ARTS - East West KarateMARTIAL ARTS - East West KarateMichael Smith Ryan Allega

Hannah GantnerBen Doyle

Brendan Rosek

Cole Jorgensen

Ali Hartweck Alec Brown Abby Scott

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GIRLS BASKETBALL - Central vs. Harrison

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BASKETBALLMiddle School 8th Grade ChampionshipMiddle School 8th Grade ChampionshipMiddle School 8th Grade ChampionshipMiddle School 8th Grade Championship


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Jordan Bailey, Cody Miller

Tyler Brooks

Jordan Bailey

Jeremie Martin

JaQuan Lyle, Jarvice Sears

Ernie Duncan, Devin Tapp


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WRESTLING - Mater Dei Classic


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WRESTLING -JV Super Dual

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JV BASKETBALL -

Central vs. Vincennes

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Tyreece Strong

Tyler Stutzman, Christopher Tomlinson

Ian Carwile


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Eric Osterman

Elliott Hudson, Nick Hughes

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WEIGHT TRAINING -Fitness Zone

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Shalini Chilukuri Jenna Washington

Sara Martin, Jimmy Siefert, Deanna Strousner, Chanon Younger

Noah Rouleau, Jimmy Siefert


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Abby HughesDel Pekar

Haley Lewis, Deanna Strousner

Alec Bland Laura Dalto Adam Beaver


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Basketball Evansville Lutheran vs. St. John’s 12/04/2009

Karate East/West 12/15/2009

Basketball Lady Warriors & Bears 12/10/2009 Basketball Middle School Championship 12/14/2009 Wrestling Mater Dei 12/21/2009

Basketball Central vs. Vincennes Lincoln JV Boys 12/19/2009

Weight Training Pumping iron at Fitness Zone 12/14/2009

Music Recital December Moonlight Recitals 12/13/2009

Basketball Evansville Basketball Academy 12/29/2009

Archery Arrows fly at Henderson Archery Club 12/12/2009

Hockey Evansville Thunder on the ice 12/06/2009

Swimming Memorial & Bosse 12/07/2009

Basketball YMCA 12/12/2009

Basketball Evansville Lutheran vs. St. John’s 12/04/2009

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Bowling Mater Dei 01/06/2010

Hockey Swonder Hockey Mites 01/09/2010

Basketball Girls Middle School - Evans 01/14/2010

Basketball Private School Championship 01/15/2010

Basketball ONB Classic 01/16/2010

Archery Henderson, KY 01/23/2010

PLUS MANY, MANY MORE!


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PIANO RECITAL -December Moonlight

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Naina Muvva, Lori Salma

Evan Lynch

Kristin Davis

Eli Young

Beth Hunter

Carolyn Howard, Lydia Young

Ben Smith Abby Davis


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BASKETBALL -EBA Championship

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ARCHERY -Henderson County Club

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HOCKEY -EV Thunder vs. N. KY Norse

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SWIMMINGBosse vs. Memorial

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BASKETBALL - YMCA Finals Games #1 & #2Coverage of this event is brought to you by:


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BRAG BLOG...Tell us about who is a shining star at

GoTeamMagazine.com

Danielle Sanderage 10, Taekwondo

“I am nominati ng her for compassion to help others and for her abiliti es. She helps teach special abiliti es classes. Also she won the 2009 state championship in forms weapons and sparring. She also went to the world championships and won 1st place in weapons and forms for the color belt 8-10 year old division. She has a kind heart and is willing to help anyone she can.”-- Derek Sander

Adonis Stewartage 11, Football

“He’s a great player, he stops a lot of touchdowns, and he keeps his team going.”-- Debra Toole

Josh Pearsonage 14, Soccer, Basketball

“Because he is my brother and he is a really dedicated athlete and I love him so much and he is going through some hard ti mes right now and I think getti ng this reward will make it help.”-- Matt hew Doty

Segann Marchage 16, Swimming, Track

“Segann is a great athlete and a hard worker. She only strives for the best and is a great team player. She has accomplished so many goals as a junior in high school.

She parti cipates in three sports: Track; soccer; and swim. I believe she will go far in her career. She also keeps up her grades and helps her team mates out and has a job as well.”-- Tim March

Nick Hughesage 16, Basketball

“[He’s a] great athlete. At a college showcase in Bloomington, IN, this is what was said about him and his future at basketball: Nick Hughes Height: 5-9 Weight: 130 Grade: 2012 School: Evansville Central Comments: Solid fundamentally showed us fl oor leadership skills from Guard positi on. Shot mechanics were good in triple threat to 22'. Must conti nue working on go to scoring moves off the dribble and foot speed via our plyometric program. Great potenti al for college basketball.” (as reported by Indiana Basketball News)-- Leslie Chapman

Melissa Mooreage 17, Dance, Color guard

“She expresses great leadership, being a great captain of her dance and color guard team the Huskett es. She expresses great dedicati on and ti me management with her duti es because she is also involved in the spring musicals. She is not only dedicated to her team, but is helpful with the band members also, she is very friendly and tries not to let everyone down. If anyone ever needs something, she is always there to help. She is very experienced, and is an amazing leader, friend, daughter, girlfriend and teammate.”-- Carol


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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS...Do you have an event? Let us know! [email protected]

Tri-State Hot Stove League’s Night of Memories

Vanderburgh County 4-H CenterFebruary 6

This annual fundraiser for area youth sports and the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville off ers a chance for youngsters to meet some of the great fi gures in Major League Baseball, if only during a two-hour autograph session, which is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The featured guest this year is Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, Bob Gibson – who was the most feared hurler in the game for years, and helped the Cardinals win World Series ti tles in 1964 and ’67. Other familiar faces will be Don Matti ngly and his son, Preston, Andy Benes, Al Hrabosky, Castle graduate Jamey Carroll and Vincennes Lincoln graduate, Clint Barmes. Anyone under 21 must att end with an adult. Admission is $20; ti ckets are available at hotstoveleague.org.

Toddler Tales Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve

Wednesdays and Fridays

Interacti on with nature is important in a child's early stages of learning and development. This seasonal nature story and craft class is a fun and enriching experience for parents and children up to 5 years old. Toddler Tales is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m., and it is free; donati ons accepted. No reservati on required. Call 479-0771 for more informati on.

Victory for Kids –“Harry the Dirty Dog”

Victory Theatre, January 25

As part of the Victory for Kids 2009-2010 Series, "Harry the Dirty Dog" is coming in for two performances - 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Harry has everything a litt le white dog with black spots could want. There's just one problem: he HATES taking baths! He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. Aft er a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a litt le black dog with white spots and returns home to fi nd that his family doesn't recognize him!

ArtsPower's New Musical, based on the classic book by Gene Zion, with illustrati ons by Margaret Bloy Graham, captures both the whimsical humor and touching dedicati on to family found in Harry's story. Call 435-6287 for more informati on.

The Really Big ShowThe Centre, February 13

The Really Big Show "Celebrate Carnival," a benefi t for Evansville ARC, is hosted by WFIE 14 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons and talented entertainers from our community as well as some entertaining local dignitaries in song, dance and comedy revue. This program is performed and produced by a virtually all-volunteer cast.

This exciti ng signature fundraising event benefi ts programs and services of great need at Evansville ARC. The Curtain Call Recepti on follows the show and off ers heavy hors d'oeuvres and deserts; beer, wine and soft drinks; and musical entertainment by Aft er Hours. A silent aucti on will be taking place during the recepti on with proceeds from the aucti on designated for the Bayleigh Pauckner Endowment, which provides fi nding for Evansville ARC's Child Life Center. Call 435-5770 for more details.


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