June 19, 2013

Nashua South's Knight receives third offer

Nashua South logo.pngNashua South quarterback/defensive back Trevor Knight received a scholarship offer from the University of Albany on Wednesday. Knight said he's unsure if Albany is recruiting him to play quarterback or another position.

Knight, who will be a senior next season, also has offers from the University of New Hampshire and the University of Massachusetts. Knight said UNH offered him as a quarterback. UMass has interest in him as a safety and kick returner.

Knight has led Nashua South to the Division I playoffs in each of the last two seasons.

Posted on June 19, 2013 2:22 PM

Media Blitz: CHaD practice begins tonight

High School: Football is in the air >> New Hampshire Union Leader

Posted on June 19, 2013 11:08 AM

Skills camp offered at Portsmouth High

Next Level logo.jpgThe Next Level Sports Training in Hampton will be offering a football skills camp at Portsmouth High School on June 28-30. The camp, which is open to those in grades 6-12, will run from 5-8 p.m. each night.

The camp will provide detailed skills training for all positions (offense and defense). There will also be a tackling clinic and a recruiting seminar to help athletes learn more about the recruiting process.

College coaches from throughout northern New England will be in attendance. The University of New Hampshire, the University of Maine, St. Anselm College and Nichols College are among the schools that have already committed.

The cost is $125 per athlete. Those who register will receive a t-shirt and a free week of training at The Next Level Sports Training.

Athletes can register at www.thenextlevelsportstraining.com.

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High school coaches interested in working the camp can contact Darrin Nicoli at darrin@thenextlevelsportstraining.com.

Posted on June 19, 2013 10:48 AM

June 17, 2013

We're talking about practice

Roger Brown
@603SportsMedia

The practice schedule for this year's CHaD East-West All-Star Football Game, which will be played June 29 at the University of New Hampshire's Cowell Stadium:

EAST PRACTICE (Exeter High School)
June 19: 4:15-7:45 p.m.
June 20: 5:15-7:45 p.m.
June 21: 5:15-7:45 p.m.
June 22: 9:30-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
June 23: 9:30-11:45 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
June 24: 5:15-7:45 p.m.
June 25: 5:15-7:45 p.m.
June 26: 5:15-7:45 p.m.
June 27: 5:15-7:45 p.m.
June 28: 3-4:30 p.m. (Walk through)

WEST PRACTICE (Manchester Memorial High School)
June 19: 4:30-8:15 p.m.
June 20: 6-8:15 p.m.
June 21: 6-8:15 p.m.
June 22: 9 a.m.-noon (tentative)
June 23: 1-4 p.m. (tentative)
June 24: 6-8:15 p.m.
June 25: 6-8:15 p.m.
June 26: 6-8:15 p.m.
June 27: 6-8:15 p.m.
June 28: 3-4:30 p.m.(Walk through)

Posted on June 17, 2013 6:57 PM

June 14, 2013

Space still available for Northeast Clinics

The Northeast Clinics Quarterback/Receiver and Lineman/Linebacker camps will be held July 5-7 at Governor's Academy in Newbury, Mass.

Each camp is open to players entering grades 6 through 12. Exeter High School coach Bill Ball is among the coaches working at the camps.

For more information about the camps, directions to Governor's Academy or to register, visit the Northeast Clinics web site: http://www.northeastclinics.com/


ENROLLMENT LIMITED...REGISTER EARLY

COACHES MAY SECURE EARLY TEAM RESERVATIONS BY TELEPHONE

For further information call:
Registration Information: (603) 887-4907
Fax: (603) 887-3502  Email: northeastclinics@hotmail.com
NORTHEAST CLINICS, INC.  P.O. BOX 839
EAST HAMPSTEAD, NH  03826

Posted on June 14, 2013 7:19 PM

Hunt selected as Spaulding's head coach

Roger Brown
@603SportsMedia

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According to Spaulding High School athletic director Kevin Hebert, Jeff Hunt was approved as Spaulding's varsity football coach Thursday night.

Hunt was an assistant coach on the Spaulding staff under Claude Gagnon last season. Gagnon resigned in late April because of a family commitment.

Hunt is Spaulding's fifth coach in the last five years.

"When Claude Gagnon decided to step down he encouraged me to apply for the position at Spaulding," Hunt said. "My motivation was to keep some consistency in the program. There's been a lot of turnover, and I thought it would be best for the kids if the same things were in place on offense and defense."

Hunt, 44, played football at Leicester (Mass.) High School, and was a four-year starter as a defensive lineman at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.

He has been an assistant coach at three high schools - Leicester, Lincoln-Sudbury in Sudbury, Mass., and Brunswick, Maine - but has no prior experience as a head coach. Hunt moved to Rochester last year, when he became the Senior Pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Rochester.

"Overall I was thrilled (when he became Spaulding's head coach)," Hunt said. "Having never been a head coach at this level before it's a little nerve-wracking. It's a great chance for me to take that next step in coaching."

Hunt said Spaulding athletic director Kevin Hebert will remain on staff as the team's defensive coordinator.

"In terms of the staff, some of it has yet to play out," Hunt said. "We're fortunate that the school board has seen the benefit of having Kevin around. Having him in the school helps us keep a close connection with the kids." 

The Red Raiders finished 3-8 overall and 2-6 in Division II last season. Spaulding last made the playoffs in 2011, when it lost to Dover in the Division II semifinals.

Posted on June 14, 2013 8:38 AM

June 13, 2013

"Unique" Football Camp offered in Tilton

THE UNIQUE FOOTBALL CAMP EXPERIENCE

Aug. 4-7, 2013 at the Tilton School, Tilton, N.H.

What makes this football camp unique from all others? Players will receive the great football position instruction available at other camps, but will also have two daily classroom sessions with Jeff Levin, a well-known sports psychologist.

In addition to receiving great football instruction, players will be taught the methods to deal with pressure, summon and temper their emotions, manage their energy levels and an invaluable step process to build and strengthen their character.

Player performances in football practices will be evaluated each day by our staff so that areas of improvement may be recognized and addressed. Results vary, but the goal is to return each young man with enhanced physical and mental toughness capabilities so that he may maintain consistently high performance levels and get the most out of his potential in practices, in games and in life. 

Bill Moore, who played at the University of New Hampshire and has coached at Springfield College, Western New England College and Princeton University, is the camp's football director. The coaches who will work the camp include J.B. Wells (Endicott College), Bob Ritter (Middlebury College) and Bill Raycraft (Windham High School).

For more information about this camp or to register, click the following link:  Unique Football Experience.

Posted on June 13, 2013 9:06 AM

June 11, 2013

Who's best: East or West?

Roger Brown
@603SportsMedia


Current rosters for the CHaD New Hampshire All-Star Football Game, which will be played June 29 (1 p.m.) at the University of New Hampshire's Cowell Stadium:


WEST ROSTER

EAST ROSTER

David Cannone, Bedford

Matt Dow, Dover

James Caparell, Bedford

Kyle Seawards, Dover

Brian Collins, Bedford

Eric Wilson, Dover

Joe Thibeault, Bedford

Zach Bosen, Exeter

Dylan York, Bedford

Tyler Grant, Exeter

Nick Marino, Bishop Guertin

Logan Laurent, Exeter

Seth Gosse, Concord

Jamie Vogt, Exeter

Tolbert Nemo, Concord

Jameson Whiteley, Exeter

Kody Benwell, Franklin

Conor McDonald, Kennett

Nathan Grevior, Franklin

David Mahoney, Laconia

Connor Benjamin, Goffstown

Graham Nyhan, Laconia

Cyrus Rothwell-Ferraris, Hanover

Troy Ward, Londonderry

Mitch Frick, Hollis/Brookline

Chadd Loring, Pelham

Lucas Luopa, Keene

Chris Ford, Pembroke

Dylan Drew, Lebanon

Ben Paradis, Pembroke

Zach Hileman, Central

Jake Bernaiche, Pinkerton

Geoff Nye, Central

David Hansen, Pinkerton

Troy Pelletier, Central

Chris St. Onge, Pinkerton

Pierre Noel, Memorial

Matt St. Onge, Pinkerton

Jared Ombati, Memorial

Brett Stuart, Pinkerton

Zach Ziemba, West

Dillon Crosby, Portsmouth

Chris Sanborn, Mascoma

Rick Holt, Portsmouth

Joe Albina, Milford

Kurtis Leonard, Portsmouth

Nick Patterson, Monadnock

Tyler Kretschmar, Somersworth

Deric Wagner, Nashua North

Ryan Monette, St. Thomas

Stephen Choate, Nashua South

Joe Richard, St. Thomas

Christian Stack, Nashua South

Josh David, Timberlane

Matt Tremblay, Newport

Ryan McCarthy, Timberlane

Brandon Goodale, Plymouth

Danny Cannone, Windham

Chase Wyman, Plymouth

Kevin Cooney, Windham

Tyler Ford, Souhegan

Joe Lorenz, Windham

Jake Kennedy, Souhegan

Jordan Cutting, Winnacunnet

CJ Gosselin, Stevens

Christian Dyer, Winnacunnet

Colin Bouchard, Trinity

Ben Franzoso, Winnacunnet

Ryan Carrier, Trinity

Ben Gareau, Winnacunnet

Romeo Masuku, Trinity

Renaldo Gordon, Winnacunnet

Russ Pallas, Trinity

Mason Taylor, Winnisquam


Head Coaches: Jim Schubert (West); Bob Camirand (East).

Posted on June 11, 2013 8:54 AM

June 10, 2013

UNH extends offer to Nashua South QB

Nashua South logo.pngNashua South quarterback/defensive back Trevor Knight received a scholarship offer from the University of New Hampshire on Monday.

Knight, who will be a senior next season, said the offer came after the Granite State Football Clinic at Stellos Stadium. He also said UNH offered him as a quarterback.

Knight's other Division I scholarship offer came from the University of Massachusetts last month. UMass has interest in him as a safety and kick returner.

Knight has led Nashua South to the Division I playoffs in each of the last two seasons.

Posted on June 10, 2013 8:10 PM

June 9, 2013

NHFR seeking sponsorships, donations for 2013 season

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New Hampshire Football Report is seeking donations and sponsors to help support the site for the 2013 season.

Individuals can make a donation through PayPal by using a major credit card. Just click on the "Donate" button on the right sidebar.

Each sponsor will have a logo placed on the NHFR site that links to the company or organization's web site. These sponsorships help cover the costs associated with publishing a free web site.

To obtain sponsorship costs, or if you know of any potentional sponsors, please contact New Hampshire Football Report Editor/Publisher Roger Brown at rbrown@nhfootballreport.com.

Posted on June 9, 2013 6:13 PM