Reminder

Hello all!

I hope everyone is getting ready for the holidays. I know you all are quite busy but if you have the time tonight is a great program about recruiting. Below contains more details...

Delran/Northern Burlington will be hosting a free event with Jack Renkens. If you have not seen his presentation, he is a fantastic speaker and does wonders with hammering in the realities of playing at the next level for your coaches, parents and student-athletes. The event is being held at Delran, 7:00 PM, TONIGHT, December 19^th. Please contact Mr. Uszaki with any questions.

 

Hope those of you that are interested in playing at the next level can make it.

 

Have a merry Christmas and happy new year!

Winter league

Hey girls! I know some of our leagues have fallen apart. If you're interested in playing Nikki found a league in Florence that's $80 per person. Contact her if you're interested!

Congrats to Nikki Kotelnicki for making the Times of Trenton All Area Team!!! You earned it!

Also on Thursday December 19th there will be a recruiting seminar at Delran High School at 7pm. Former Coach and recruiter Jack Renkins will be speaking about the realities of recruiting. For more info check out their website www.recruitingrealities.com

Winter clinic registration is OPEN! Please help plug this program to our future greyhounds, registration forms can be found right here on the blog on the right side under Pages.

(I started this a week ago and forgot to post it)

Well our final event of the 2013 season is over. And what a wonderful event it was! Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make our end of season banquet so lovely! It was so nice to honor all our players, awards winners, and seniors. as I said that night, we have a remarkable group of girls with a tight bond. These relationships are the ones that you will remember. Not the wins or the losses, but the moments of karoke on the bus, games of sister, sister, and revealing secrets Indian sprints. Those are the moments that will last. Cherish them, because they are special, just like you all. Thank you for a wonderful season and see you all next year!!!

Banquet

Hello parents, and players!

Tonight is the High School Banquet! It is at 6PM at Bung’s Tavern.  Bung’s is located at 2031 US Route 130 in Florence.  We will be celebrating in their private downstairs banquet room. I look forward to seeing you all to celebrate our wonderful players! (Please remember we have limited space, so 2 parents are allowed to accompany a player, any additional adults is $15 per person. Thank you for your understanding!)

Also girls, if you are going to order a rugby you must hand in the order form and money TONIGHT.

We are still in desperate need for players for the indoor team. PLEASE if you are available it is a GREAT opportunity to keep a stick in your hands and improve your skills, not to mention its a blast!

Congrats to Allie, Amanda, and Bri in participating in the first BCSL Senior All Star game! And congrats to Allie on scoring!!!

Everyone have a great weekend and see you all on Monday for the Banquet! And those of you who are ordering Rugby shirts, remember to bring in your order form AND money on Monday!

Just a reminder we are meeting after school tomorrow to hand in uniforms in the 300 hallway! Pass the word around!

Also if you're not busy tomorrow night at 5:00 Allie, Frappolli, and Bri will be playing in the BCSL Senior All star game at Bordentown. Come out and support them!

Meeting and Banquet

Hey girls!

Wednesday November 20th we will be having our end of season meeting in one of the classrooms in the 300 hallway. At this meeting please bring your uniform (making sure it is CLEAN). If you have your uniform you will get a brownie! We will also be talking about the banquet which will be Monday November 25th. If you can't make it let Coach Ritter know prior to the meeting.

Zombie Practice and Burn the shirt!!!

We're getting all set for our game versus Allentown. But in the midst of our serious practice we had a ton of fun today! 

Zombie coaches

BURN THE SHIRT!

Team love around the fire!

Love these girls! :)

Playoff update!

Good morning everyone! 

Our next playoff game is set! We will be playing Wednesday November 6th at 2pm at Allentown. Hope to see all our fans there! 

And don't forget about our Zombie practice tomorrow girls! Please try to be out at practice by 2:50 for warm ups since now we will have less daylight.

(Not sure why this didnt publish yesterday but here it is again!) 

4-3 NORTHERN OVER PENNSAUKEN IN OT!!! CANT WAIT TO BURN THE SHIRT!

The best ball girls!

Monday's Pasta Party

Hey girls! Monday we will be having a pasta party at Search's house and a bonfire to "burn the shirt". We ask that seniors bring drinks, and everyone else bring dessert. Everything else will be provided by th coaches. Have a great weekend and good luck to all who are taking the SATs!

Attention Parents!

THE DRIVEN TO GIVE EVENT HAS STARTED AT NORTHERN BURLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL! STOP BY TODAY – IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE TO TEST DRIVE A CAR AND GIVE BACK TO OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!

 

We can raise up to $8000 with this promotion! On November 2, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM the NB Parent Teacher Student Connection along with the NB Athletic Hall of Fame will be sponsoring a “Drive to Give” fundraiser at the Middle School.   This opportunity is made possible by the Miller/Lincoln dealership in Mt. Holly and both the PTSC and the AHOF hope to raise money for scholarships, student recognition programs, and presentations to the school community.

 

Each time someone test drives a brand new Lincoln vehicle, the PTSC/AHOF will receive a $20.00 donation! An additional car can be driven – totaling $40 for a test drive today! It is that simple. Participants must be 18 years or older and present a valid driver’s license. The test drive is limited to one per household, so we need at least one parent or 18 year old driver from each family to show up and support the cause.  Please come out and support the PTSC & the AHOF and enjoy the test drive!!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween Northern Family!

We had a fun practice preparing for our big game tomorrow. The girls were decked out in their Halloween best and ended the day right with destroying the Pennsauken Piñata! We hope everyone enjoys their night and has a safe and happy Halloween!

Indians are going down!!!

PLAYOFF UPDATE

Our playoff game against Pennsauken is now FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1st at 3pm! I apologize for any inconveniences.

Varsity game added!

Hi everyone! Since our playoff game is Saturday, we have added an additional game on Wednesday October 30th, versus Keyport at HOME at 4pm. This is a Varsity only game. Hope to see you all for our last home game! 

Playoffs Update!

Hello all!

We were fortunate to receive the 5th seed in Central Jersey Group 3. We actually have a bye in the 1st round, so our 1st game of the playoffs will AT Pennsauken on Saturday November 2nd at 3pm. Any players who are working I ask that you call or ask for off that day. I tried to get an earlier date but was unsuccessful. So mark your calendars forNovember  2nd for some redemption!!!

Go Hounds!!!

NIGHT GAME HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Tonight's game has been cancelled, we WILL have practice after school

We've had a very busy week for only having one game. On Wednesday, our middle schoolers got to receive some instruction from our high schoolers. The older girls did a great job and I think a lot was learned. Congrats to Lanie Lissner and Rachel Lange for winning our sister, sister competition. On Thursday the girls took part in NBFH 1st ever scavenger hunt. The girls did a great job and got ALOT of running in! Congrats to the purple team for winning! Today our captains and unsung hero were recognized at the Field Hockey Club of South Jersey banquet. It was a wonderful event that honored these girls who truly deserve it. Congrats Amanda, and Spitz, and we missed you Allie!

Tomorrow we have our last home game of the season versus Florence. Kick some flashes butt girls!!!

Practice

Just a reminder, practice starts at 2 today and goes until 4:30. Please plan your rides accordingly. Freshmen (and sophomores who volunteered) be at the school by 2:20 so that the bus can leave promptly at 2:45.

Also Yankee candle fundraiser is due today, please bring it in!

CANCELLED

ALL GAMES ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY. There will be NO practice. Make sure you get a run in this weekend and get some touches on the stick.

On Monday, freshmen are away, be at the school by 2:20. (Early thanks to all the sophomores tht volunteered to play) Varsity and JV will have practice starting at 2:00 ending at 4:30. Please plan accordingly.

Congrats to our freshmen team who defeated RV today!

SENIOR NIGHT GAME

TONIGHTS GAME HAS BEEN POSTPONED. It has been rescheduled for TOMORROW (Tuesday the 8th) same time, same place.

Freshmen game has also been cancelled, make up date has not been set.

Varsity and Seniors will have practice today in the EAST GYM until 4 with a short classroom talk afterwards.

Hello Northern players, parents, and fans,

As of right now our senior night game is still on. I know the weather looks questionable however no decisions will be made until tomorrow when we have a better idea of what we're dealing with. The JV game will be starting at 5 all JV players should be back at the school by 4, dinner will be provided thanks to our wonderful parents so it is encouraged to just stay after school. The varsity game is at 6:30, I ask that parents of seniors arrive sometime between 6 and 6:15 for our pregame activities. All varsity and seniors I want to remind you we will have corner practice and a walk through at 2:45. 

I will keep updating the blog tomorrow if the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Thank you all for your support and help!

~ The Coaches

Just a reminder, today's practice is cancelled due to SAT testing.

FRESHMEN GAME IS CANCELLED

The freshmen's game today against Moorestown has been cancelled.

This game is rescheduled for Tuesday October 15.

Directions to today's game versus Moorestown (Varsity and JV)

To Wesley Bishop Fields:

• off of Route 38 take Church St. exit go right……go up hill to town
• Go across Main Street continue straight staying on Church St. through 2 more lights
• Complex comes up on left hand side of road about 1.5 miles from town
• From Route 130 go left or right (depending your direction) on Church or use jug handle
• Park comes up on your right side about 2 miles down

 

Freaky Friday

Some of the girls did a great job getting all decked out for freaky Friday! Our winner for the wackiest goes to Jaquanay Macklin! Don't forget to wear your new clothes tomorrow, varsity and JV are at Pemberton and freshmen are home against Shawnee. Ooo Kill 'Em!!!

THROW BACK THURSDAY!

Even though a year isn't quite "throwback" here are some old pics to remind you all how much fun you have with each other and playing for Northern!

Hard work and togetherness. They go hand in hand. You need hard work because it’s such a tough atmosphere. You need togetherness because you don’t always win and you gotta hang tough together.
– Tony Dungy, football coach 

Recruiting Roundtable

Hello Parents and players!

Willingboro High School will be having a sports Roundtable with speaker Matt Alkire, a representative with the Upper Hand Recruiting Services. He will focus on discussing:

NCAA recruiting rules that apply to prospective high school student-athletes.

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Explanation of the NCAA Clearinghouse.

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Differences in the divisions of college athletics.

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What college coaches look for in student-athletes and when they start looking.

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The recruiting steps – including questionnaires, college letters, phone calls, visits, evaluations, National Letter of Intent

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The role of the high school coach, the prospect, and his/her parents.

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Financial Aid and how it applies to Division III and Junior Colleges.

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Q&A and open discussion.

 

If you're interested in attending it will be held October 2nd at 6:30pm in the cafeteria of Willingboro High School. If you have any questions call their athletic office at 609-835-8800 x3065.

BUSY post win day!

After a thrilling win yesterday, some of girls were up early this morning to run a 5K for Deborah heart and lung. Allie, Kaylee, Courtney, Brianna, Savannah, Julia, Taylor, Maripat, and Jessie all did a fantastic job! 

Pre run

Off they go!

Post run!

Later the team went to William Paterson to watch alumni Meghin Stanton play. The girls got to see a close game go into overtime, unfortunately we didn't bring the Pioneers any luck. A special thanks goes out to all who attended from the team. A HUGE thank you goes out to Mr. Payne, Mrs. Frappolli, and Mrs. Kelly for driving, and for bringing hoagies and drinks for the girls!

So proud of the girls defeating RV 1-0 today!

Keep your heads up!

Hey girls!

I know it's been a rough couple of days, but you can't let the negativity get to the team. As soon as that happens you're already defeated. Focus on all the positives. How much you've improved, how we'll you played AS A WHOLE. How good it feels when everyone on the team has the same goal in mind, and has that connection. You all can do it. You're coaches believe in you, your parents believe in you, now you need to believe in yourself, AND each other. Remember TOGETHER we stand, DIVIDED we fall.

“I am a member of the team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.” Mia Hamm

“You can't stop negative thoughts from coming in, but you can make sure they leave as quickly as they enter.” Nkem Mpamah

 

JV and Freshmen, remember to wash yiur old uniforms and bring them in as soon as possible. 

Everyone be on the bus BY 2:45, no excuse. 

Parents, we are looking for volunteers to drive to William Patterson on Saturday the 21st, please fill out the permission slip that was sent home with your girls today if you can drive, and let us know how many can fit in your car. Thank you!

BEAT PRINCETON DAY!!!!

1st win!

Congrats girls on your first win! It was an awesome dominating 7-0 win versus BCIT Medford. We didn't allow a single shot on goal defensively! Great job girls! Now bring on Princeton Day!

FRESHMEN!

Attention freshmen! You have a game MONDAY at Notre Dame. Please bring your away (blue shirts) uniform to school. Any sophomores interested in playing with the freshmen please contact Coach Ritter!

Deborah Fun Run/Walk

Hey girls!

For those of you interested in doing the fun run walk you can go to this website to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=3938&eventId=8709

To donate, rather than creating a team, just write next to the On Behalf of... "Northern Burlington Field Hockey". That should work.

Also the comments on the blog is now OPEN! (You're welcome Kaylee :)

Have a great weekend everyone and make sure you get a run in!

Day 10, we smell like men

Preseason's winding down quickly, and the girls have shown tremendous growth in such a short amount of time. They're hard work is paying off and all the coaches notice a difference!

We had another fun productive practice today. Preseason Olympics is winding down and we have some close races! Good luck to all the countries and I hope your creativity shines with the last dress up day!

Tomorrow get to the field BY 9am. Make sure if you haven't already handed in your order forms to do so tomorrow. 

First place! 

And the winner is...

First day of school is done, so that also means our preseason Olympics have come to a close. Our winners this year was Brazil! With a bunch if sliver placed finishes, they edged USA by two points. It was fun for the coaches to watch and hopefully all the girls enjoyed participating. Now with school in full swing, all practices go until 5:15. The girls have bus passes but if being picked up, the coaches ask the parents to be there by 5:30. We are all eagerly awaiting the first game which is Tuesday versus BCIT, unfortunately the JV game was cancelled so they'll have to wait until Thursday to open their season versus Princeton Day. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the field!
 

USA making their flag

 

All the medalist in our last dress up day!

Farmer Ally making her tomato Maripat grow!

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement" Matt Biondi