The Baltimore Ravens will host their annual coaching academy for youth football coaches on Saturday May 17, 2008. This academy is held in conjunction with USA Football and is presented by Toyota. The curriculum is designed to prepare youth football coaches with the ability to teach the game of football and create a positive experience for their players, parents and assistant coaches. The one-day academy offers youth coaches the best techniques to communicate with players, coaches and parents, teach the fundamentals for every position, organize their season with practice planning, establish the best drills for individual, group and team periods and develop a better scheme for offense, defense and special teams. If you have any questions, please contact Megan McLaughlin at megan.mclaughlin@ravens.nfl.net or 410-701-4038.
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The Junior Player Development Program is the National Football League’s free introductory/developmental youth tackle football program for boys 12-14. The program is designed to teach every participant, every position, through a step-by-step progression of skill instruction packaged in a re-adaptive, fun and entertaining manner.
For more information go to www.nflrush.com or call the JPD and HSPD Regional Manager, Bill McGregor at 301-864-2755.
| DATE | SITE | LOCATION | SITE MANAGER | CONTACT INFO |
| 5/27 - 6/7 | Wilde Lake High School | Columbia, MD | Charlie Schaefer | cschaefer@hspss.org |
| 6/2 - 6/27 | Hamilton | Baltimore, MD | Don Karmasek | hamiltonfb@aol.com |
| 6/3 - 6/21 | Towanda PAL | Baltimore, MD | Tyrone Johnson | mrtyj@aol.com |
| 6/16 - 6/26 | Dunbar | Baltimore, MD | Lawrence Smith | lesmith@bcps.k12.md.us |
| TBD | TBD | Frederick, MD | Vince Ahearn | vincent.ahearn@fcps.org |
| TBD | TBD | Littlestown, PA | Dave Wolf | wolfpack13@embarqmail.com |
The High School Player Development program provides incoming, fall season, sophomores, juniors and seniors a program focusing on academic counseling as well as specific football skill training by position.
Each participant gains a full awareness of what it takes to become a successful high school and collegiate student-athlete, along with the resources and information to meet NCAA Clearinghouse requirements. This is a free program sponsored and created by the National Football League.
For more information go to www.nflrush.com or call the JPD and HSPD Regional Manager Bill McGregor, at 301-864-2755.
| DATE | SITE | LOCATION | SITE MANAGER | CONTACT INFO |
| 5/12 - 5/16 | Dunbar | Baltimore, MD | Lawrence Smith | lesmith@bcps.k12.md.us |
| 5/19 - 5/23 | Frederick High School | Frederick, MD | Vince Ahearn | vincent.ahearn@fcps.org |
| 5/19 - 5/23 | Wilde Lake High School | Columbia, MD | Mike Harrison / Doug DuVal | maharrison@hcpss.org |
| 5/23, 5/27 - 5/30 | North County High School | Glen Burnie, MD | Gary Liddick | coachliddicknc@hotmail.com |
| TBD | TBD | Littlestown, PA | Dave Wolf | wolfpack13@embarqmail.com |
Baltimore Area Toyota Dealers have partnered with the Maryland High School Association of Coaches to recognize outstanding local high school quarterbacks. During halftime of every home game, select quarterbacks showcase their talents in some friendly competition for prizes and bragging rights!
December 30 - Ravens vs. Steelers: Andre April of Frederick High School competed against Quentin Shaw of Walbrook High School. Shaw won with a completion of 55 yards.
December 9 - Ravens vs. Colts: Tyrae Reed of Poly High School competed against Kyle Gallagher of Parkside High School (Salisbury). Gallagher won with a completion of 49 yards.
December 3 - Ravens vs. Patriots: Carroll Washington of Edmondson-Westside High School competed against Jake Tunney of Gilman. Tunney won with a completion of 49 yards.
November 18 - Ravens vs. Browns: Nick Elko of Arundel High School competed against Karlton Roberts of Loch Raven High School. Nick Elko won with a completion of 49 yards.
November 11 - Ravens vs. Bengals: Stefan Mitchell of North Carroll High School competed against Travis Delizio of North County High School. Travis Delizio won with a completion of 52 yards.
October 14 - Ravens vs. Rams: Sharrod Shanks of W.E.B. DuBois High School competed against Dan Griffin of North Harford High School. Dan Griffin won with a completion of 52 yards.
September 23 - Ravens vs. Cardinals: Jeff Kalski of Howard High School competed against Tyler German of Queen Anne High School. Jeff Kalski won with a completion of 53 yards.
September 16 - Ravens vs. Jets: Charlie McComas of Boys’ Latin competed against Kyle Coller of Broadneck High School. Kyle Coller won with a completion of 44 yards.
August 19 - Ravens vs. Giants: Bryan Calendine from North Hagerstown HS competed against Keith Davis from Chesapeake HS. Bryan Calendine won with a completion of 41 yards.
August 13 - Ravens vs. Eagles: Sam Plazak from Hammond HS competed against Alex Phelps from Linganore HS.
This fall, The Baltimore Ravens are promoting academic, athletic, and community excellence through the Ravens Champions Athlete of the Week, a program that recognizes the athletic achievements of Baltimore area youth and promotes local high school athletics.
Eight times during the NFL regular season (corresponding with Ravens home games), two student athletes (a male and a female athlete) are awarded the honor of Ravens Champions Athlete of the Week, presented by TOYOTA. Potential candidates include all Baltimore area high school athletes. Benefits awarded to Ravens Champions Athletes of the Week include tickets to that week's home game, official media recognition, and a $500 donation to the recipients' athletic programs! For more information on Ravens Champions, please call 410-701-4117.
December 30 - Ravens vs. Steelers
Male Champion: Evan Bryant, The Gilman School (Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track)
Female Champion: Bailey Webster, St. Paul’s School for Girls (Volleyball)
December 9 - Ravens vs. Colts
Male Champion: Kody Sarubin, Owings Mills High School (Soccer)
Female Champion: Faryn Watts, Wilde Lake High School (Soccer)
December 3 - Ravens vs. Patriots
Male Champion: Tyrell Addison, Patterson High School (Football, Basketball, Lacrosse)
Female Champion: Christine Nairn, Archbishop Spalding (Soccer)
November 18 - Ravens vs. Browns
Male Champion: Zach Harris, Owings Mills High School (Golf)
Female Champion: Ally Rager, Westminster High School (Field Hockey)
November 11 - Ravens vs. Bengals
Male Champion: Patrick Morrison, Severna Park High School (Football)
Female Champion: Jessica Mengele, Western High School (Soccer)
October 14 - Ravens vs. Rams
Male Champion: Michael Campanaro, River Hill High School (Football)
Female Champion: Kathleen Brophy, Wilde Lake High School (Cross Country)
September 23 - Ravens vs. Cardinals
Male Champion: Lee Reynolds, Poly (Football)
Female Champion: Sarah Jewel, Indian Creek High School (Field Hockey, Lacrosse)
September 16 - Ravens vs. Jets
Male Champion: Chris Mills, Western Tech High School (Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track)
Female Champion: Shanika Baker, Edmondson-Westside High School (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball)
On Sunday, November, 11, 60 youngsters participated in PPK Team Championships at M&T Bank Stadium prior to the Bengals vs. Ravens game. The Baltimore Ravens and the National Football League would like to congratulate all of the participants. Please read below for the names of the champions at each age group:
8/9 Boy and Girl
Sam G. (Millersvile, PA) and Lindsay E. (Chestertown, MD)
10/11 Boy and Girl
Keith S. (Abingdon, MD) and Marissa D. (Ellicott City, MD)
12/13 Boy and Girl
Chad K. (Red Lion, PA) and Sarah F. (Mercersburg, PA)
14/15 Boy and Girl
Kyle H. (Laurel, MD) and Alyssa R. (Crisfield, MD)
Congratulations to all our winners!
View this year's Punt, Pass & Kick Photo Gallery
With more than four million boys and girls from around the country taking part in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition every year from July through January, it is one of the world's largest youth sports participation programs. Punt, Pass & Kick is a national skills competition for boys and girls to compete separately against their peers in punting, passing and place kicking. The NFL wants every child to be given an equal opportunity to compete, so there is no registration fee or purchase required for any participant to enter. Boys and girls, in four separate age divisions (8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15), compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking. Scores are calculated as distance minus accuracy. Winners from local events advance to Sectional Competitions, with the top five winners in each region advancing to Team Championships. The first-place finishers in each Team Championship age group advance to the National Finals at an NFL playoff game in January.
So what are you waiting for? To find out more about PP&K, go to www.ppk-nflyouthfootball.com or call (800) NFL-SNAP.
The Baltimore Ravens would like to congratulate all of the teams that reached the final round of the Maryland Youth Football Championships. The championship games were played at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, December 15th.
MARYLAND YOUTH FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS
Ages 6-8: Bel Air Terps (Harford-Baltimore)
Ages 7-9: Middle River Renegades (HB)
Ages 8-10: Forestville Falcons (Capital Beltway League)
Ages 9-11: Bel Air Terps (HB)
Ages 10-12: Perry Hall Gators (HB)
Ages 11-13: Perry Hall Gators (HB)
Unlimited: Hamilton Tigers (HB)
