Trojan Girls Basketball : CARY-GROVE GIRLS BASKETBALL
What players can expect from the program: To give you an honest evaluation of your ability and potential to play basketball To be a challenge to you physically and mentally To develop you physically and increase your knowledge of the game of basketball To be competitive and to help you set and reach your goals To be a positive experience in your life To be a passionate organization players want to be a part of
What players can expect from their coaches: To be concerned with you, as a person, first and foremost To support you and help you succeed To be fair and honest To communicate with you and to listen to you To be sincere, to work hard all the time, and to be intense To be passionate about what we do
What coaches expect from their players: To be positive and realistic To hustle all the time and to expect to succeed To want to be coached and to want to improve To listen to and to communicate with coaches and teammates To support the players on their team and in the program To support the program and to help it keep growing To help their coaches and teammates To be on time and at everything that is scheduled To declare a level of dedication to basketball To be passionate about what they do
C ARY -G ROVE G IRLS
BASKETBALL
MISSION STATEMENT :
For all players, we will foster a love and respect for the game of basketball, school, fitness, teammates, coaches, and other factors influential in their successes on and off the court; we will assist them in their drives to make it to college; we will cultivate a passion to set and achieve goals through hard work and determination; we will establish an understanding of the power of teamwork, trust, leadership, and selflessness; we will instill the desire to become self-motivated, strong, respected young ladies and we will nourish an ambition to use their talents to create positive change in their lives and the world.
C ARY - GROVE GIRLS BASKETBALL
2017-2018 “S UCCESS
IS PEACE OF MIND
WHICH IS A DIRECT RESULT OF SELF - SATISFACTION IN KNOWING YOU MADE THE EFFORT TO BECOME THE BEST OF WHICH YOU ARE CAPABLE .”
— J OHN W OODEN
CGHS N EED TO C ONTACT A C OACH ? Varsity Head Coach Rod Saffert: [email protected] Varsity Assistant Coach Scott Morris: [email protected] JV Head Coach Ralph Schuetzle: [email protected] F/S Head Coach Keith Kula: [email protected] or [email protected] F/S Assistant Coach Mark Olson: [email protected]
“ TEAMISM / TRUST / RESPECT ”
Coach Saffert: 847-639-3825, ext. 4419 or 847-363-1966 Coach Morris: 815-404-6573 Coach Schuetzle: 847-639-3825, ext. 141 or 815-347-9019 Coach Kula: 312-623-0403 Coach Olson: 847-309-1609
Trojan Girls Basketball 43 years of Success . . . 1 Elite 8 appearance 1 Supersectional title 3 Sectional titles 18 Regional titles 13 Conference titles 7 Holiday tournament titles Overall Record: 738-422 Conference Record: 348-160
P ROGRAM R ULES
A BSENCE P ROCEDURES , RESPONSIBILITIES & M ORE
Follow training rules (code of conduct) - the training rules are in the best interest of the players as young adults. This is part of the athlete’s commitment to excellence.
We expect you to be at every practice, game, and meeting; they are all important.
Don’t lie, don’t cheat, don’t steal (one of John Wooden’s rules) - this means to or from any person, place, or thing associated with our program. Respect our equipment and our facilities- our uniforms, basketballs, etc., cost a lot of money, so take pride in keeping them in good condition throughout your career at CG. Don’t do anything that will embarrass you, the program, the community, or your family. No jewelry allowed in games or practices. Injuries and illnesses should be reported to the trainer and coach immediately so that treatment can be initiated as soon as possible. Players must communicate with and listen to their coaches and each other - we coaches do not know everything that goes on with our players, and the players don’t know everything that goes on with each other either. So we must talk. Display good sportsmanship always; be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Respect our bus drivers and the bus itself there is NO food or drink on the bus without the permission of the driver. If it is allowed, we MUST be sure to clean up any messes we create upon our return home from a game. Be the best students possible, in and out of the classroom. Strive every day to become the best of which we are capable, in and out of the classroom.
If you are absent from school, you must contact your level coach by 3rd period or leave a message. If you are leaving school and will not be at practice, you must see your coach before you leave. Do not leave and explain later. Do not leave a note in the coach’s mailbox. Find your coach before you leave unless it’s an emergency. Excused Absences: these include illness, serious illness or death in the family, or school-related events (in other words, the same definition as the school’s for excused absences). Unexcused Absences: these include any absences of which the coach is not informed prior to practices, games, or meetings. Also included are absences that would not be considered excused for class. Vacations, outside athletic events, work, concerts, detentions, etc., are examples of unexcused absences during basketball. Parental Contact with Coaches Acceptable concerns to discuss with coach: treatment of your child physically or mentally, ways to help your child improve, your child’s behavior
* D ISCIPLINE This is the 3rd year that we are allowing club athletes to miss basketball practices and games for their club sport practices and contests. As the year progresses and we find out the effects of players missing for club sports, we may have to alter our discipline or consequences. Again, this is all under review as the season progresses. We will do our best to make this work to keep club players in the program now and in the future.
Coach Saffert will explain the rules and consequences to the players at the pre-season information meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18th, from 6:30-7:15am in room C21 and at the Parents/Players/Coaches Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19th from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria. He will answer any questions you may have at that time. The Athletic Director and Principal may also be present for you to ask them questions as well.
Unacceptable concerns to discuss with coach: playing time, team strategy, play calling, other athletes *Disciplinary Actions include Oregons, Skill Work, or Loss of Playing Time. All Oregons and Skill Work must be made up, if possible, before the next game the athlete plays. Loss of playing time for missed games must be served the first half of the next game. Consequences for Missed Practices and Games Missed Practice = Oregons and/or Skill Work Missed Game = sit 1st half of next game
T RAINING R ULES V IOLATIO NS (M EET WITH THE HEAD COACH )
There will be a consequence for each practice/game/meeting missed (# of days determined by Athletic Handbook’s rules on duration of punishment for the offense.
G.P.A.'s for 2016-2017 Quarter 2 G.P.A.'s Freshmen: 3.47 JV: 3.93 Varsity: 4.02
Records for 2016-2017
*Our Core Values*
Freshmen
TEAMISM
15-8 Overall, 11-5 Conference
JV
Combined: 3.78
20-3 Overall, 15-1 Conference *Fox Valley Conference Champions
Semester 1 G.P.A.'s
Varsity
Freshmen: 3.54
16-12 Overall, 11-5 Conference *Libertyville Holiday Tournament Champions *Fox Valley Conference Champions
JV: 3.90 Varsity: 3.97 Combined: 3.78
Program Combined Cumulative G.P.A.'s Freshmen: 3.54 JV: 3.74 Varsity: 3.92 Combined: 3.71
*We had 14 players in the program with a 4.0 or higher cumulative GPA * We had 16 of our 34 program players on Honor Roll or High Honor Roll
Basketball is a privilege; Education is a right.
2016-2017 Overall Record: 51-23 2016-2017 Conference Record: 37-11 2015-2016 Home Record: 23-10 Varsity Overall Record Since 2006: 217-107 Varsity Conference Record Since 2006: 88-34 Varsity Home Record Since 2006: 82-29
“It’s not about how tall you are; it’s about how tall you play!”
A collective responsibility to help the team succeed; a “we” versus “me” mentality; a what-is-expected-of-one is expected of everyone mindset
TRUST An unwavering faith in each other to do the right things, whether seen or unseen, and to meet or exceed the team’s standards with no concern for recognition
RESPECT An open-minded, humble, compassionate, selfless attitude toward others and the game
Trojans Visit us on 8to18! Click on Athletics, then click on Girls Basketball, and explore! Scroll towards the bottom of the page and check out the Resources we have!
Varsity Team Accomplishments Since 1985 1985 - IHSA Regional Champions IHSA Sectional Champions 1986 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1987 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions IHSA Sectional Champions IHSA Supersectional Champions IHSA Elite 8 1988 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1989 - IHSA Regional Champions IHSA Sectional Champions 1990 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1992 - Fox Valley Conference Champions 1993 - Undefeated Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1994 - IHSA Regional Champions 1996 - St. Viator Snowflake Classic Champions 1997 - St. Viator Snowflake Classic Champions 1998 - IHSA Regional Champions 1999 - IHSA Regional Champions 2000 - McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2001 - IHSA Regional Champions McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2002 - IHSA Regional Champions McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2003 - McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2005 - McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2006 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 2008 - Undefeated FVC Valley Division Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 2010 - FVC Valley Division Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 2011 - Undefeated FVC Valley Division Conference Champions Unofficial Overall FVC Conference Champions (beat 12-0 Fox Division Champion Grayslake Central in last game of regular season) IHSA Regional Champions Sweet 16 Sectional Finalists
2012 - FVC Valley Division Conference Champions Unofficial Overall FVC Conference Champions (beat 12-0 Fox Division Champion Grayslake Central in last game of regular season) IHSA Regional Champions Sweet 16 Sectional Finalists 2013 - FVC Valley Division Conference Champions Unofficial Overall FVC Conference Champions (beat 12-0 Fox Division Champion Grayslake North in last game of regular season) IHSA Regional Champions 2017 - Libertyville Holiday Tournament Champions Fox Valley Conference Champions 2018?
2016 - 2017 MVP - Katie Sowa Chairman of the Boards - Katie Sowa (overall 187 rebounds, conference 111) Most Improved - Elsa Larry Best Defender - Katie Demert (record 16 charges taken this year)
High Honor Roll (3.75+) - Abby Getka, Bailey Steinkamp, Becca Kendeigh, Elsa Larry, Katie Demert, Katie Sowa, Maddie Gorz, Maddie Jannusch, Sarah Howdeshell Perfect Attendance - Bailey Steinkamp, Abby Getka, Ally Raupp IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award: 3.67 Team GPA
“Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.” “Winning isn’t getting ahead of others; it is getting ahead of yourself.” “The Six W’s: Work Will Win When Wishing Won’t” “A dream is the seed of possibility planted in the soul of a human being, which calls him or her to pursue a unique path to the realization of his or her purpose.”
Highest Free Throw % of the Year (28 games) - Katie Sowa (78%) Highest Free Throw % of the Year (16 conference games) - Katie Sowa (78%) Captains - Katie Sowa, Katie Demert Lake Zurich Turkey Thriller All-Tournament Honorable Mention Katie Sowa
“A Dream is… an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it. A genuine dream is a picture and blueprint of a person’s Purpose and Potential.”
Libertyville Holiday All Tournament Team - Katie Sowa, Katie Demert All Conference - Katie Sowa, Becca Kendeigh, Maddie Gorz Daily Herald All Area - Katie Sowa
“Only those who are able to see their dream are able to seize their dream.”
Daily Herald All Area Honorable Mention - Becca Kendeigh Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week - Katie Sowa
“You cannot achieve a dream that you do not own.”
Northwest Herald All Area 1st Team - Katie Sowa IBCA (Illinois Basketball Coaches Association) All State Special Mention - Katie Sowa Champaign News-Gazette All State Honorable Mention 100 - Katie Sowa McHenry County All Star Team - Katie Demert, Becca Kendeigh 4 Year Award - Katie Demert, Becca Kendeigh Manager of the Year - Alex Brandstetter Regional 3-Point Shooting Contest Winners - Katie Sowa (1st), Becca Kendeigh (2nd) Sectional 3-Point Shooting Contest Winner - Becca Kendeigh (2nd, qualified for State competition) Honor Roll (3.16-3.74) - Ally Raupp, Nicollette Richardi
What’s YOUR dream? “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better; it’s not.” -Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
What players can expect from the program: To give you an honest evaluation of your ability and potential to play basketball To be a challenge to you physically and mentally To develop you physically and increase your knowledge of the game of basketball To be competitive and to help you set and reach your goals To be a positive experience in your life To be a passionate organization players want to be a part of
What players can expect from their coaches: To be concerned with you, as a person, first and foremost To support you and help you succeed To be fair and honest To communicate with you and to listen to you To be sincere, to work hard all the time, and to be intense To be passionate about what we do
What coaches expect from their players: To be positive and realistic To hustle all the time and to expect to succeed To want to be coached and to want to improve To listen to and to communicate with coaches and teammates To support the players on their team and in the program To support the program and to help it keep growing To help their coaches and teammates To be on time and at everything that is scheduled To declare a level of dedication to basketball To be passionate about what they do
C ARY -G ROVE G IRLS
BASKETBALL
MISSION STATEMENT :
For all players, we will foster a love and respect for the game of basketball, school, fitness, teammates, coaches, and other factors influential in their successes on and off the court; we will assist them in their drives to make it to college; we will cultivate a passion to set and achieve goals through hard work and determination; we will establish an understanding of the power of teamwork, trust, leadership, and selflessness; we will instill the desire to become self-motivated, strong, respected young ladies and we will nourish an ambition to use their talents to create positive change in their lives and the world.
C ARY - GROVE GIRLS BASKETBALL
2017-2018 “S UCCESS
IS PEACE OF MIND
WHICH IS A DIRECT RESULT OF SELF - SATISFACTION IN KNOWING YOU MADE THE EFFORT TO BECOME THE BEST OF WHICH YOU ARE CAPABLE .”
— J OHN W OODEN
CGHS N EED TO C ONTACT A C OACH ? Varsity Head Coach Rod Saffert: [email protected] Varsity Assistant Coach Scott Morris: [email protected] JV Head Coach Ralph Schuetzle: [email protected] F/S Head Coach Keith Kula: [email protected] or [email protected] F/S Assistant Coach Mark Olson: [email protected]
“ TEAMISM / TRUST / RESPECT ”
Coach Saffert: 847-639-3825, ext. 4419 or 847-363-1966 Coach Morris: 815-404-6573 Coach Schuetzle: 847-639-3825, ext. 141 or 815-347-9019 Coach Kula: 312-623-0403 Coach Olson: 847-309-1609
Trojan Girls Basketball 43 years of Success . . . 1 Elite 8 appearance 1 Supersectional title 3 Sectional titles 18 Regional titles 13 Conference titles 7 Holiday tournament titles Overall Record: 738-422 Conference Record: 348-160
P ROGRAM R ULES
A BSENCE P ROCEDURES , RESPONSIBILITIES & M ORE
Follow training rules (code of conduct) - the training rules are in the best interest of the players as young adults. This is part of the athlete’s commitment to excellence.
We expect you to be at every practice, game, and meeting; they are all important.
Don’t lie, don’t cheat, don’t steal (one of John Wooden’s rules) - this means to or from any person, place, or thing associated with our program. Respect our equipment and our facilities- our uniforms, basketballs, etc., cost a lot of money, so take pride in keeping them in good condition throughout your career at CG. Don’t do anything that will embarrass you, the program, the community, or your family. No jewelry allowed in games or practices. Injuries and illnesses should be reported to the trainer and coach immediately so that treatment can be initiated as soon as possible. Players must communicate with and listen to their coaches and each other - we coaches do not know everything that goes on with our players, and the players don’t know everything that goes on with each other either. So we must talk. Display good sportsmanship always; be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. Respect our bus drivers and the bus itself there is NO food or drink on the bus without the permission of the driver. If it is allowed, we MUST be sure to clean up any messes we create upon our return home from a game. Be the best students possible, in and out of the classroom. Strive every day to become the best of which we are capable, in and out of the classroom.
If you are absent from school, you must contact your level coach by 3rd period or leave a message. If you are leaving school and will not be at practice, you must see your coach before you leave. Do not leave and explain later. Do not leave a note in the coach’s mailbox. Find your coach before you leave unless it’s an emergency. Excused Absences: these include illness, serious illness or death in the family, or school-related events (in other words, the same definition as the school’s for excused absences). Unexcused Absences: these include any absences of which the coach is not informed prior to practices, games, or meetings. Also included are absences that would not be considered excused for class. Vacations, outside athletic events, work, concerts, detentions, etc., are examples of unexcused absences during basketball. Parental Contact with Coaches Acceptable concerns to discuss with coach: treatment of your child physically or mentally, ways to help your child improve, your child’s behavior
* D ISCIPLINE This is the 3rd year that we are allowing club athletes to miss basketball practices and games for their club sport practices and contests. As the year progresses and we find out the effects of players missing for club sports, we may have to alter our discipline or consequences. Again, this is all under review as the season progresses. We will do our best to make this work to keep club players in the program now and in the future.
Coach Saffert will explain the rules and consequences to the players at the pre-season information meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18th, from 6:30-7:15am in room C21 and at the Parents/Players/Coaches Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19th from 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria. He will answer any questions you may have at that time. The Athletic Director and Principal may also be present for you to ask them questions as well.
Unacceptable concerns to discuss with coach: playing time, team strategy, play calling, other athletes *Disciplinary Actions include Oregons, Skill Work, or Loss of Playing Time. All Oregons and Skill Work must be made up, if possible, before the next game the athlete plays. Loss of playing time for missed games must be served the first half of the next game. Consequences for Missed Practices and Games Missed Practice = Oregons and/or Skill Work Missed Game = sit 1st half of next game
T RAINING R ULES V IOLATIO NS (M EET WITH THE HEAD COACH )
There will be a consequence for each practice/game/meeting missed (# of days determined by Athletic Handbook’s rules on duration of punishment for the offense.
G.P.A.'s for 2016-2017 Quarter 2 G.P.A.'s Freshmen: 3.47 JV: 3.93 Varsity: 4.02
Records for 2016-2017
*Our Core Values*
Freshmen
TEAMISM
15-8 Overall, 11-5 Conference
JV
Combined: 3.78
20-3 Overall, 15-1 Conference *Fox Valley Conference Champions
Semester 1 G.P.A.'s
Varsity
Freshmen: 3.54
16-12 Overall, 11-5 Conference *Libertyville Holiday Tournament Champions *Fox Valley Conference Champions
JV: 3.90 Varsity: 3.97 Combined: 3.78
Program Combined Cumulative G.P.A.'s Freshmen: 3.54 JV: 3.74 Varsity: 3.92 Combined: 3.71
*We had 14 players in the program with a 4.0 or higher cumulative GPA * We had 16 of our 34 program players on Honor Roll or High Honor Roll
Basketball is a privilege; Education is a right.
2016-2017 Overall Record: 51-23 2016-2017 Conference Record: 37-11 2015-2016 Home Record: 23-10 Varsity Overall Record Since 2006: 217-107 Varsity Conference Record Since 2006: 88-34 Varsity Home Record Since 2006: 82-29
“It’s not about how tall you are; it’s about how tall you play!”
A collective responsibility to help the team succeed; a “we” versus “me” mentality; a what-is-expected-of-one is expected of everyone mindset
TRUST An unwavering faith in each other to do the right things, whether seen or unseen, and to meet or exceed the team’s standards with no concern for recognition
RESPECT An open-minded, humble, compassionate, selfless attitude toward others and the game
Trojans Visit us on 8to18! Click on Athletics, then click on Girls Basketball, and explore! Scroll towards the bottom of the page and check out the Resources we have!
Varsity Team Accomplishments Since 1985 1985 - IHSA Regional Champions IHSA Sectional Champions 1986 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1987 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions IHSA Sectional Champions IHSA Supersectional Champions IHSA Elite 8 1988 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1989 - IHSA Regional Champions IHSA Sectional Champions 1990 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1992 - Fox Valley Conference Champions 1993 - Undefeated Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 1994 - IHSA Regional Champions 1996 - St. Viator Snowflake Classic Champions 1997 - St. Viator Snowflake Classic Champions 1998 - IHSA Regional Champions 1999 - IHSA Regional Champions 2000 - McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2001 - IHSA Regional Champions McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2002 - IHSA Regional Champions McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2003 - McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2005 - McHenry Holiday Tournament Champions 2006 - Fox Valley Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 2008 - Undefeated FVC Valley Division Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 2010 - FVC Valley Division Conference Champions IHSA Regional Champions 2011 - Undefeated FVC Valley Division Conference Champions Unofficial Overall FVC Conference Champions (beat 12-0 Fox Division Champion Grayslake Central in last game of regular season) IHSA Regional Champions Sweet 16 Sectional Finalists
2012 - FVC Valley Division Conference Champions Unofficial Overall FVC Conference Champions (beat 12-0 Fox Division Champion Grayslake Central in last game of regular season) IHSA Regional Champions Sweet 16 Sectional Finalists 2013 - FVC Valley Division Conference Champions Unofficial Overall FVC Conference Champions (beat 12-0 Fox Division Champion Grayslake North in last game of regular season) IHSA Regional Champions 2017 - Libertyville Holiday Tournament Champions Fox Valley Conference Champions 2018?
2016 - 2017 MVP - Katie Sowa Chairman of the Boards - Katie Sowa (overall 187 rebounds, conference 111) Most Improved - Elsa Larry Best Defender - Katie Demert (record 16 charges taken this year)
High Honor Roll (3.75+) - Abby Getka, Bailey Steinkamp, Becca Kendeigh, Elsa Larry, Katie Demert, Katie Sowa, Maddie Gorz, Maddie Jannusch, Sarah Howdeshell Perfect Attendance - Bailey Steinkamp, Abby Getka, Ally Raupp IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award: 3.67 Team GPA
“Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.” “Winning isn’t getting ahead of others; it is getting ahead of yourself.” “The Six W’s: Work Will Win When Wishing Won’t” “A dream is the seed of possibility planted in the soul of a human being, which calls him or her to pursue a unique path to the realization of his or her purpose.”
Highest Free Throw % of the Year (28 games) - Katie Sowa (78%) Highest Free Throw % of the Year (16 conference games) - Katie Sowa (78%) Captains - Katie Sowa, Katie Demert Lake Zurich Turkey Thriller All-Tournament Honorable Mention Katie Sowa
“A Dream is… an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it. A genuine dream is a picture and blueprint of a person’s Purpose and Potential.”
Libertyville Holiday All Tournament Team - Katie Sowa, Katie Demert All Conference - Katie Sowa, Becca Kendeigh, Maddie Gorz Daily Herald All Area - Katie Sowa
“Only those who are able to see their dream are able to seize their dream.”
Daily Herald All Area Honorable Mention - Becca Kendeigh Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week - Katie Sowa
“You cannot achieve a dream that you do not own.”
Northwest Herald All Area 1st Team - Katie Sowa IBCA (Illinois Basketball Coaches Association) All State Special Mention - Katie Sowa Champaign News-Gazette All State Honorable Mention 100 - Katie Sowa McHenry County All Star Team - Katie Demert, Becca Kendeigh 4 Year Award - Katie Demert, Becca Kendeigh Manager of the Year - Alex Brandstetter Regional 3-Point Shooting Contest Winners - Katie Sowa (1st), Becca Kendeigh (2nd) Sectional 3-Point Shooting Contest Winner - Becca Kendeigh (2nd, qualified for State competition) Honor Roll (3.16-3.74) - Ally Raupp, Nicollette Richardi
What’s YOUR dream? “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better; it’s not.” -Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
