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NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:44:07 GMT

This is just an update on Wolfpack and what's happened so far. I'll be updating this thread over the coming weeks to let you know the latest.

The coaching staff has been appointed and the team management is in place. It is the strongest possible team. Now the goal is to BUILD THE BEST POSSIBLE SQUAD to represent the stafe.

I've already had the chance to talk to quite a few players about Wolfpack and the message is simple. We want to select the best football players available. We'll be choosing players ready and able to contribute at Nationals level. No jersey wearers, no development players, no guys who shouldn't be there. We're looking at everyone from veterans to rookies. Selection will be on merit, not reputation. The goal is to select, train and play the best.

Already a lot of scouting has taken place, both live and on film. The best way to put yourself in the frame is to play well for your club. Wolfpack activities will commence after the season ends.

The first stage will be physical testing. This will be used as an additional tool to assess players. You can get details of this by going to the NSW Gridiron web site and emailing. Include your details of team, number and position.

The selection process is being finalised and I'll update your on that soon. Keep an eye on this thread and the Gridiron NSW site.

Play hard and Go Wolfpack.

Coach

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Bane — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:44:07 GMT

Training 14th of Feb is at Kyeemagh from 11 am

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Sundance — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:38:36 GMT

I think the course would be of great benefit to all of our player and allow them to increase the explosion needed to play football. This is honestly one major thing that makes us different to players from the US

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Gaff — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:51:06 GMT

ditto from me

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:43:59 GMT

Great idea, Hawkpeter. It's becoming clear that strength training is a key part of getting better in our local game. Things like initiative will make certain that we are doing things right. You'll have my support.

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Hawkpeter — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:11:08 GMT

I intend to schedule a course on Barbell Lifting Mechanics and open it up only for GNSW players and coaches; will run it in the first half of this year.

Secondly, I will also move forward with organizing a Strength and Conditioning for Football symposium for the middle of the year. I have already spoken to a few people about this and I think it has a lot of merit.

Putting these ideas out there to gauge interest at this stage.

What do you think?

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:44:38 GMT

Just a reminder to Wolfpack candidates that TESTING will take place this weekend on Saturday Morning and Sunday afternoon. Venues and details should already have been forwarded to you.

If you have not received the details of time, venues etc, then email Wolfpack through the Gridiron NSW site or the Head Coach.

Every player who wants to make the squad must undergo testing, ideally this weekend. See you there.

Coach D

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:56:52 GMT

Just to let you know that the Candidates lists for Wolfpack will be posted on the Gridiron NSW web site very soon. Players should already have received their letters informing them of their nomination.

If you've received a letter please aim to indicate by end of Tuesday 22 December whether you are available, not available or unsure (for whatever reason.) A number of responses have already been received. Make sure you send yours in.

Coach

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:14:27 GMT

Players should be hearing about selections on the A and B candidate list. The full selections will be posted next week, but we thought it would be good for players to be informed individually.

We'll have a break after the season and convene for TESTING on the January long weekend... probably on the SATURDAY not the Sunday as listed.

In the meantime - enjoy the playoffs.

Coach D

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Gaff — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:42:32 GMT

The Hockey stadium is astroturf by the way Dave

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:01:17 GMT

SELECTIONS PROCEDURES FOR THE 2010 WOLFPACK

There will be a more detailed note posted on the Gridiron NSW website soon, but here is a quick note on selection for Wolfpack.

A lot of scouting has taken place and candidates have been chosen for Wolfpack based on this season's form. There will be two lists:

A 60 man list of 'A' candidates - these are players that the coaches feel are ready for Wolfpack and capable of making the travelling squad and contributing at the Nationals.

At the same time a second list of 30 'B' players will be announced. This list consists of players who haven't scouted as 'A' candidates but who we want to trial... who maybe haven't shown their best so far in 2009... who don't fit the schemes as well as others.

At the end of January TESTING will take place, then two days of TRIALS of A and B candidates.

After these trials a 60 man TRAIN ON SQUAD will be announced, This will be the squad we take into training, with squad cuts about 5 weeks out from the tournament arriving at the final travelling squad of 48 players. While the bulk of the Wolfpack squad will be made up of 'A' candidates, I believe that there will be a number of 'B' candidates who will put themselves in the frame through their workrate, effort and demonstration of the one thing that we'll be regarding most of all: their football talent.

Candidates should be informed in the next week or so. On this note I also want to stress that contrary to some other suggestions: no player has been told that he is on the squad at this time. Players have only been told that they are being looked at for Wolfpack.

These procedures aim at two things:

1) to make sure that we don't miss a player in our assessments, and

2) to get the BEST SQUAD POSSIBLE TO REPRESENT NSW

Coach D

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Load66 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:46:31 GMT

Can we confirm whether it is field turf or astro turf? I've heard conflicting stories about the facilities there.

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:45:03 GMT

For those that have received the testing for Wolfpack (available via email from the Gridiron NSW website) there are some strength elements that you may need technical help with. We've been lucky enough to have a few qualified trainers identify themselves who will be able to help you learn the correct technique for the lifts. They are:

Stuart Etcell - Outlaws

Andreas Lundin & Kieran Deale - Lions

Gabriel Marambio - UTS

Peter Upham - Seahawks

Todd Russell & Jared Delandro - Pirates

Wolfpack appreciates these players helping out.

Play hard. Lift hard.

Coach D

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Gaff — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:41:25 GMT

Thanks Steve....I cant wait to get stuck in and get after that title!

Go PACK!

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:35:17 GMT

At last we have some dates for Nationals. We'll be able to look at a more solid schedule now.

One more thing: I want to welcome Jason Gaffey into the Wolfpack coaching staff as Defensive Assistant / Quality Control. Jason has become available to join the staff and brings a wealth of football and Wolfpack experience to the role. He also has recently enjoyed a successful stint as Australian Outback Head Coach on the recent European tour. I'm excited to have the chance to work with Jason in the months ahead.

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Gaff — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:24:35 GMT

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Please be advised the dates for the snr nationals are as follows April 10-April 17.

Will be held at the State Netball and Hockey center 10 Brens Drive Parkville, Melbourne its 5.1kms or about 11mins drive from the Melb CBD.

Schedule

Sat 10/4-game day 1
Sun 11/4-combine-subject to change
Mon 12/4- game day 2
Wed 14/4-Game day 3
Thurs 15/4-tournament dinner
Fri 16-Finals day
Sat 17/4-teams depart.

RE: NSW WOLFPACK 2010

Coach19 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:24 GMT

Just a quick update on Wolfpack and the Nationals.

The dates have not been determined, but late March / early April 2010 is being spoken about. You'll know as soon as I know. One thing you should do now, though, is START SAVING. A ballpark figure you should aim at is $1200.

The testing schedule is available and has already been sent to over 50 players. Access it through email at the league website.

I also want to remind you of who is on the Wolfpack coaching staff. These are guys to talk to about Wolfpack. If you can't catch them, then email through the league website. The coaches are:

ROCCO BOSCO at UTS

STEPHEN DUNNE & RYAN WONSER at Lions

JOHN PONGRAC & IAN TAYLOR at Pirates

PHIL NILON at Outlaws

CHRISTIAN STOKES at Raiders

MIRO WILLIAMS - on roving assignment.

Also, just to say I've appreciated the level of enthusiasm and interest by players in speaking and contacting them about Wolfpack. It's really a good sign for building the best team possible for 2010 Nationals.

Coach D