LEONARDTOWN RAIDERS
FOOTBALL NEWSLETTER
April 2012
In This Issue

Head
Coach’s
Message

QB Club
President’s
Message

Powder Puff
Football

Winter /
Spring
Workouts

Univ of
Maryland
Red/White
Spring Game
(21 April)

National
Underclassman
Combine (28
April)

Upcoming
Clinics

LHS Football
Team Camp
Gettysburg
(10-13 July)

HUDL

LHS QB Club
On-Line
Football
Equipment
Shopping Mall

Future
Raiders
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD COACH
The Leonardtown Raiders Football Program has made great strides in taking the
program to the next level. Last year’s team did great things on the field and here are
some of the impressive statistics from the 2011 season.
- 116 LHS Football Players participate among our Varsity-JV-FR teams
- The Varsity Offense finished 2nd in the Conference in Team Rushing ahead of
powerhouse schools like Westlake, North Point, and Huntingtown.
- LHS Varsity scored the highest number of team points in the last decade
- LHS Varsity Rushed for the most Team Yards in the last decade
- LHS Varsity had our First Homecoming Win in the last decade
- 1 All Conference Player (Stephen Stewart)
- 8 All County Players
We wish to move the bar even higher for the 2012 season as we are returning a high
number of varsity players while moving up our JV team who finished with an impressive
win over North Point for their final game of the season…who is our first opponent this
year. We also believe there are a number of outstanding freshman players who may be
able to contribute to the varsity this upcoming season as well.
To be prepared physically for the 2012 season and to move the bar even higher for
LHS Football, the Winter & Spring workouts are paramount for our success. We need
your help in encouraging our returning and potential new players to join us in the weight
room from Monday through Thursday from 3:00-4:30.
Our Coaching staff is also working hard during the off-season as we will be heading
to a number of coaching clinics this Spring and have met on a regular basis planning for
the off-season. It has been a personal goal of mine to collect the best staff available to
ensure that the young men are given the best instruction possible so they can reach their
potential on the field. I have made some decisions to bring on some additional coaches
and I am sure those coaches will have a positive impact on your sons. There is no doubt
that we will do great things next season. I look forward to seeing everyone help us
continue the momentum for the 2012 season!
Mike Nines, Head Football Coach
E-mail: manines@smcps.org
cell Phone: 267 – 981 - 9536

Raider of the
Month

Calendar

Contact Info
LEONARDTOWN RAIDERS QB CLUB
The Leonardtown QB Club hosted the first Football Team banquet in February where we
had a great showing from both the players and family. We sent off a great group of
seniors with new team watches and Coach Nines laid out the plans for the upcoming
season.
We have kicked off several fund raiser plans for the upcoming season to help pay for
new equipment for our sons with sponsorships, program ads and the Pampered Chef. By
supporting the 2012 Raiders Football program, you will be helping our players have a
positive and rewarding experience while focusing on teamwork and learning life lessons,
based on the foundation of football. These building blocks enable our players to become
more successful in the classroom, on the Field and in their future careers. They will
leave our program as proud alumni of Leonardtown High School.
The St Mary’s School Board will vote on April 11 to authorized individual schools to
solicit and accept donations from the community for direct application to the athletic
facilities/programs.
We will be having several fundraisers to help lower the costs of the Gettysburg Camp
this summer. In hopes of accomplishing this all profits will go to the team. First we will
be having a car wash on Saturday April 14 at the Wendy’s in Leonardtown starting at
10:00am. We will need players to come out and help wash vehicles and hold up signs.
Second is the Outback Lunch on Saturday April 21, from 11:00am till 1:00pm. Costs for
tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Menu will be: Buffet style with
Chicken, Steak, Rice, Caesar Salad, Bread and drinks (tea, coffee, and soda). I will be
selling tickets at the school on March 29, from about 4:00pm till 5:00pm and on April
10th and 11th same time 4:00pm till 5:00pm. For more information contact Becky Mays,
(maysb@smhd.com) or 240-925-2678.
We hold our monthly meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of every month with the next meeting
scheduled for 9 April at 6:00pm.
Check on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leonardtown-Raiders-QuarterbackClub/278503965537631
.
Matt Dorf
President, Leonardtown Raiders Quarterback Club
E-mail: Mathisd58@md.metrocast.net
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL (MAY 4)
The football team is hosting a powder puff game (girls play football and boys cheerlead).
This is a fundraiser for the football team to help pay for some of the big expenses that
occurred during the season (team tunnel, helmet, etc). We will also be donating a
portion of the proceeds to Relay for Life. This is another way we can give back to the
great community of Leonardtown.
I need all football players to sign up to be cheerleaders, chain crew, and field crew.
Many have already signed up, but the more that do the easier the jobs will become.
I also need parents to volunteer to work the ticket booth, sell 50/50 tickets, and work the
concession stand. This is an easy way for us to raise approximately $5000. The school
is already buzzing about it and I expect a huge turnout. This is another way to increase
school spirit and show the students that we care for everyone that supports us throughout
our season. The games will all be held on May 4 beginning at 7 p.m. with the freshmen
v. seniors, followed by the juniors v. sophomores, and then the championship game of
the two winners. It will be run just like a normal football game except it will be flag and
not tackle.
Please let me know if you can help. I think this will be a great way to have a trial run of
how we will be running our concession stand next year. I appreciate your help with this
and I know it will be a huge success.
WINTER / SPRING WORKOUTS
Seth McPherson (Senior) earns first Team Black Shirt
To encourage each player to reach their maximum potential, we have broken out
player goals by their selected position where they can strive to reach their goal and
earning a particular Color T-shirt with White-Grey-Blue-Black. Seth McPherson (Sr)
earned a Black T-shirt last week by maximizing his reps on the Bench Press. We have
8 players who have earned Blue T-shirts while the remaining are working hard to
increase their maximum reps.
Our lifting regiment is designed for maximum performance at combines. The players
are training very hard and we expect great performances by the boys at the combines.
Team Weight room days & hours are Mon-Tues-Wed-Thur from 3:00-4:30pm. Mr.
Sparshott will conduct a special workout for those players who are participating in
Spring Sports from 5:00-6:00pm.
Monday & Wednesday (3 reps – 6-6-8x)
Tuesday & Thursday
Bench Press
Calf Rises on plates
Upright Row with holding a plate
Squats
Military Press
Walking Lunges with plates
Incline Push Up
Hip Flexor
Pull Ups using a towel to grab
Hang Clean
Butterflies with dumb bells
Sit up Crunches with Ball Toss
Mountain Goat Climbers
Y Dead Lift Squats w/ weight bars
Shoulder Shrugs with weight bar
Military Press / Scissor Steps w/ Bars
Bench Lunges w/ weight bars
Chop & Turn Hips in Place
Bench Side Step Stiff Arm /5lb plates
Quick Steps on Plates (Front-Side-Back)
Vertical Jumps w/ Plates
Plate Chest Press (Drive 12 O’Clock)
Back Peddle Runs (Turn 1x –2x- 3x)
Broad Jump
Shuttle Run (10x)
40 yd Sprints (10x)
UNIV OF MARYLAND SPRING FOOTBALL
GAME (21 April)
This is a free event where we would like for our Players and their families to join the
LHS Coaching Staff in attending the Maryland Red / White game. We will coordinate a
caravan up to the game during weight room hours as we get closer to the event.
NATIONAL UNDERCLASSMAN COMBINE
(28 April – Baltimore)
The Schuman's National Underclassmen Combine (NUC) has partnered with ESPN.com,
Rivals.com, NCSA, 247Sports.com and Scout.com to help expose participating players
with potential colleges. Results are sent out to every Division I, II and III in the USA.
Cost for the Combine test is $89.99 if you Pre-Register and $120.00 if you Walk Up.
The Combine will Test: 40 Yard Dash, Shuttle Run, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump, and
Bench Press.
Location:
8:00am
1:00pm
Mergenthaler Voc Tech HS, 3500 Hillen Rd,
Baltimore, MD 21218
9th Grade Combine Test
10th & 11th Grade Combine test
http://www.nationalunderclassmen.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23100&ATCLID=204982638
It is a great benefit for any player wanting to play college football to participate in this
combine. It gets each player’s name and statistics to colleges across the country and it
also allows the players to see how they personally measure up to other players in
Maryland. I have high hopes for all players who have been working hard in the weight
room doing very well at this combine.
We will be leaving the LHS parking lot at 6 a.m. for anyone needing a ride or wanting to
caravan to the combine together. Please see Coach Nines if you need a ride to the
combine. We will be stopping on the way back for dinner when the combine is
complete.
KICKERS & SNAPPERS CLINIC (TBD)
The Leonardtown Raiders QB Club will be host a Kickers & Snappers clinic @ LHS
with two notable special teams coaches who have offered to come to LHS to perform the
1 day clinic at a special group rate for our players. Only a limit number of participants
of no more than 4 kickers & 4 Snappers will be offered to participate to assure they
receive dedicated attention. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis by preregistering with Coach Nines.
KICKERS - 2 hour session that includes full video analysis, book, and folder with 4
Kickers at $100 each (Group Rate) or 1 Kicker at $225
SNAPPERS - 90 Minute session with 4 Snappers at $100 each or 1 Snapper
at $125 each
Coach Paul Woodside played WVU 1981-84 - Broke every school kicking and scoring
record (at the time). Played in the NFL and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the '85
draft. He has coached Kickers on all levels sending many onto the collegiate and the
NFL level.
Coach Alex Callas has 33 years coaching High School, Junior College and Semi
Professional levels. He formally coached Special Teams at the Naval Academy Prep
School. Is the Director, Nike Coach of Year Football Clinic. He has coached Snappers
on all levels sending many onto the collegiate level.
NFL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CAMP
(19 -24 May)
Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks with tentative plans for the
Southern Maryland Athletic Conference to host the local NFL Player Development
Camp at Chopticon High School.
Times: Monday through Friday 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Cost to participate for incoming 9th-12th graders is FREE
This is a terrific opportunity to practice football during the spring and be able to work
with coaches to improve skills prior to the start of next season. It is also another way for
players to see how they measure up to other SMAC players and build quality
relationships with those players. It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that you make sure you
attend this camp.
UNIV OF MARYLAND FOOTBALL CLINICS
The Univ of Maryland one-day camps are designed to help and evaluate the players in
front of a dozen different college coaches from around the Mid-Atlantic region.
Dates are June 17, 22, 23 or June 27
The Camps are only $50.00.and you may register at http://maryland.otcamp.com
GETTYSBURG TEAM CAMP (10-13 July)
The LHS Raiders will be participating in the Gettysburg Football Team Camp.
Additional information will be provided as get closer to the date but camp fees of $300
will be due when players sign up. Sign up will occur in May and be due by May 31.
The QB club is fundraising for this event (to pay for transportation and lowering the cost
of $300 per player). See the letter from the QB Club President for more details.
HUDL
We now currently have great online software called Hudl. This software allows the
coaches to put game film online so that players can access it directly from their
computers at home. This software allows players to see our games (and critique
themselves) and see opponent’s games (scout who they will be playing against). It also
allows the coaches to put practice film online as well. The software also allows players
to make their own highlight tapes, which can be a very expensive aspect to the college
recruiting process.
Each player needs to register for their own password. The only way to register is for you
to email me directly with your email so that I can send you a link to sign up for hudl. It
is very important that all players have an account because we will be using this
exclusively during the season. Please email me so I can send you the link to sign up.
Hudl is located at: www.hudl.com
LHS RAIDERS FOOTBALL TEAM
EQUIPMENT ON-LINE SHOPPING MALL
The LHS Raiders will be offering team apparel on line through Marlow Sports. We have
negotiated a team discount for a number of items that are less expensive than at the local
sporting good stores. This discount is substantial and I am very happy to get these items
cheaper than any other place we could go.
Each player will be required to purchase a ‘spirit pack’ before the start of the season with
mandatory items. Those mandatory items will be game socks, mouth piece, practice
jersey, equipment bag, t-shirt, and shorts. All of these items will be able to be ordered
online through the team store.
Also there will be additional items that can be purchased such as girdles (HIGHLY
ENCOURAGED THAT YOU BUY THESE), cleats, gloves, sweatshirts, warm up suits,
etc. These items will also be available through the online team store.
The team store will be up and running before May and I will forward you additional
information as to how to purchase items in the online store. All orders for the mandatory
spirit pack will be due in June (so that we can receive them prior to attending the
Gettysburg Camp in July)
For more information about Marlow Sports, check them out online at
www.marlowsports.com
FUTURE RAIDERS
Leonardtown High School Football has partnered with the Leonardtown Wildcats
youth football program. This is a monumental partnership that will help the current
program tremendously in future years.
Last season I worked directly with the Pax River Raiders 8th grade unlimited team. I
worked with their coaches and players. That team won the Maryland State title and sent
3 players to participate in the Underarmour All-American Game. They ran the exact
same offense that we run and had tremendous success with it. We have decided to work
with the Leonardtown Wildcats because they are going to run our system throughout
their program and because almost every player in their program will be coming to LHS
in the future.
I have been meeting regularly with the Wildcat youth coaches and have been teaching
them our offensive system. The Wildcats will be running our system throughout ALL of
their weight divisions. That is a huge deal! That means that players attending LHS in
the future will have the opportunity to play in the same system from the time they are 6
until the time they are 18!
The Wildcats have been very gracious and accepted the Leonardtown Raiders
program as their own. This will pay huge dividends in the coming years and I can not
wait to see the players become experts in our system before they even reach high school.
I have no doubt that the Wildcats program will do a superb job of training the players to
become amazing football players before they even enter 9th grade.
It is imperative that if you have younger children that are interested in playing
football for LHS that they play for the Leonardtown Wildcats. It will not help them very
much if they play for any other program. Playing for the Wildcats will ensure they learn
our system and give another purpose to the players as they become better and approach
high school age. The upper levels of the program (6th through 8th graders) will be run
like a middle school program with all players playing by age level and not by weight
class. This will help mold them as a team and set them up for as much success as
possible once they enter 9th grade.
The Wildcat coaches will be working with the LHS Football players throughout the
summer to install our plays. The Wildcats will also be hosting a variety of camps and
clinics for the high school players that will teach them our offensive system. I am very
excited about these opportunities.
I am so very happy we have this new partnership and I expect great things as a result!
To register to play or to find out more information about the Wildcats visit them online
at: http://www.leonardtownwildcats.net/
RAIDER OF THE MONTH
The Raider of the month will be a tribute to a current football player who has gone above
and beyond in the weight room, community, and classroom. This will be a prestigious
award and the recipient will be presented with a customized t-shirt. This award will be
given every month (except during football season), and their name will be added to a
plaque that will hang in Coach Nines’ room.
This month’s recipient is Darin Winters. Darin is currently a junior and has been a
constant force in the weight room. Most importantly because of his work and
leadership he was named a team Captain for the 2012 Football Season. There was no
doubt whatsoever that he deserves this honor. His effort from last season has translated
directly to his dedication to himself and his teammates in the weight room. Darin was a
model for wide receiver play last season by executing every block and play we asked
him to do. His dedication in the weight room throughout the off-season has brought
more players into the weight room and his leadership while in the weight room has
encouraged great gains by all players.
Darin also recently made the honor roll with a 3.5 GPA and hopes to play football in
college. He has taken the necessary steps to ensure he will get into a good school
(academically) and that football will be an option (with his dedication in the weight
room). I am extremely proud of Darin as he has come from being a good JV player, to
an impact varsity player, and eventually earning a captaincy for our team. He is the
model of effort and dedication. We expect great things from him next season. I could
not be happier he is a part of our team. Congratulations Darin!
LHS RAIDERS FOOTBALL CALENDAR
April 14
April 21
April 21
April 28
Car Wash at Wendy’s in Leonardtown (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.)
Team Lunch at Outback (11 a.m. until 1 p.m.)
Univ of Md Red-White Spring Football game (1:00pm)
National Underclassman Football Combine (Maryland)
May 2
May 5
May 19
May 19-24
May 22
May 30
SAT Testing Date with a 6 April registration date
Wildcats Youth Football Coaches Clinic
Kickers & Snappers Clinic
NFL HS Development Camp, Chopticon HS
Car Wash at Wendy’s in Leonardtown (10 a.m. until 2 p.m.)
AppleBees Dinner Night
Jun 2
Jun 7
Jun 9
SAT Testing Date with a 8 May registration date
SMAC 7 on 7 passing league begins
ACT test date with a 4 May registration date
Jun 16, 17, 22, 23
Univ of MD Football Clinic
July 10 - 13
Gettysburg Team Camp
Aug 11
Two-A-Days begin – You are not allowed to Play Football if you miss this date.
LHS RAIDERS FOOTBALL CONTACT INFO
Mike Nines
Ron Weinberger
Sean Hinerth
Brian Woodburn
Chuck Ramsey
Darrel Randal
Patrick Herbert
Jim Robrecht
Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
RB/DB Coach / Co-Offensive Coordinator
OL/DL Coach/Varsity
OL/LB Coach/ Varsity
WR/DB Coach/Varsity
WR/DB Coach/Varsity
OL/DL Coach/Varsity
WR/LB Coach/Defensive Coordinator/J.V
manines@smcps.org
ron.weinberger1@gmail.com
hinertsd@gmail.com
woodburnjb@md.metrocast.net
ramseycv@gmail.com
firefighter@md.metrocast.net
phergetsmail@gmail.com
robrecht96@aol.com.
Rob Dennee
Chino Stewart
Head Coach/Freshmen
Defensive Coordinator/Freshmen
rob_shelldennee@md.metrocast.net
QB Club:
Matt Dorf
Darrin Peters
Melissa Clemens
Kim Sparshott
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
mathis.dorf@wyle.com
darrinp@verizon.net
melclemens@gmail.com
sparshott@me.com
Randy Tira
Athletic Director
rltira@smcps.org