Gilman(OnFocus) – The Gilman Pirates are ready to hit the field for 8-Man Football, and veteran Head Coach Robin Rosemeyer has the Pirates primed to succeed. Gilman returns a strong nucleus, including Conference Defensive Player of the Year Julian Krizan.
OnFocus Football Preview
Coaching staff
Robin Rosemeyer, Tom Tallier, Justin Young, Duane Madlon, Derrick Madlon, Dave Kroeplin
Offense: key returning players
Return 7 players that started games on offense last year. QB – Julian Krizan, RB – Grady Kroeplin, TE’s – Bryson Keepers and Branden Ustianowski, Guards – Bryce Chovan and Braeden Person, Center – Zack Marion
Defense: key returning players
Return 6 players that started games last year defensively. MLB – Julian Krizan (conference defensive player of the year), OLB’s – Grady Kroeplin and Bryson Keepers, Noseguard – Braeden Person, End – Zack Marion, DB – Branden Ustianowski
Conference outlook
Look to compete for the conference championship.
Keys to your success on offense
Have several playmakers on offense that allow us to run and pass the ball effectively.
Keys to your success on defense
Not allow big plays – which can happen often in 8 man football. Be a good tackling team. Work together.
Behind the scenes: Who are some of the people that help your program succeed?
Area businesses that help with fundraising.
What is Gilman football all about? What does it mean to be a member of the Gilman Pirates football program?
Hopefully – Kids that play together and work hard for the common goal.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
