2010 Cardinal Spring Ball Dates

Although the weather may say otherwise, Spring is just around the corner. This year, the North Central Football team will have fifteen Spring football practices to help better prepare themselves for the 2010 season. All Spring practices will be held at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium and are open to the public. The practice dates and times are:

Tuesday, April 13th- 4-6 PM
Wednesday, April 14th- 4-6 PM
Thursday, April 15th- 4-6 PM
Tuesday, April 20th- 4-6 PM
Wednesday, April 21st- 4-6 PM
Thursday, April 22nd- 4-6 PM
Tuesday, April 27th- 4-6 PM
Wednesday, April 28th- 4-6 PM
Thursday, April 29th- 4-6 PM

Tuesday, May 4th- 4-6 PM
Wednesday, May 5th- 4-6 PM
Thursday, May 6th- 4-6 PM
Monday, May 10th- 4-6 PM
Tuesday, May 11th- 4-6 PM
Wednesday, May 12th- 4-6 PM

Come out and support the Cardinal football team as the Spring kicks off their "Drive for Five" consecutive CCIW Championships.

Spring Has Sprung!

Two weeks of Spring Ball practice will conclude today at Benedetti-Werhli Stadium. The Cardinals have had an excellent turnout throughout the Spring and continue to set their sights high for their 2009 campaign. All are welcome to come and watch the Cardinals as they continue working throughout the upcoming weeks.

Player Perspectives: Alex Haan

This edition of Player Perspectives features Freshman Quarterback Alex Haan. In his piece, Haan discusses the first week of Spring Practice, his experiences during recruiting and what he plans on accomplishing during the Spring and the upcoming season. Haan, a native of Homer Glen, Illinois, is a 2008 graduate of Chicago Christian HS.

After the first week of spring ball, I think things are going really well for me and the team. Coming together for 16 practices can only make the team better; it’s a great way to show all the hard work we have put into the off season. Getting out on the field is great because it keeps us up to speed with the knowledge of the game and gives us a chance to compete for a starting job. Spring practices are really good for recruiting and getting kids to come out for the football program because we can show the kids how we run practice and give them a feel for what our program is all about. We show that we work very hard each practice, but we also have fun while doing it.

The winter term went well academically. I decided to take four classes during my winter term to stay busy. Throughout the winter term I ate lunch with a recruit almost every day. During the recruiting overnights I hosted three recruits including a recruit from Connecticut. I had a great experience with Dom Sulo on my overnight recruiting visit so I feel like every other kid who decides to take an overnight visit here deserves the same.

Some of my personal goals are being the number two quarterback behind Aaron Fanthorpe throughout spring ball as well as the upcoming season. During the summer I want to improve my 225 max from 15 reps to 20 reps and my max squat 315 from 8 reps to 12 reps. Next season as a team I think we have all the tools and players to make it deep into the playoffs. I believe that if we stay healthy we can compete with any team in the nation.

I am going to Switzerland this summer with the team and I could not be more excited. Going out of the country with all my best friends and also playing football will be an unbelievable experience. Coach Spencer has done a great job setting up fun activities throughout each day. I think that Switzerland will be an unforgettable and I am really looking forward to the summer trip.

2009 Cardinal Spring Ball Dates

Welcome back Cardinals! The following is a list of Spring Ball Practice dates and times. All are welcome to come and watch as the Cardinals continue their preparation for the 2009 season. Practices will be held in Benedetti-Wehrli stadium.

Mon April 13th 4:00-6:00 PM
Tues April 14th 6:00-8:00 PM
Thur April 16th 6:00-8:00 PM
Mon April 20th 4:00-6:00 PM
Tues April 21st 6:00-8:00 PM
Thur April 23rd 4:00-6:00 PM
Fri April 24th 4:00-6:00 PM
Mon April 27th 4:00-6:00 PM
Tues April 28th 6:00-8:00 PM
Wed April 29th 4:00-6:00 PM

Fri May 1st 4:00-6:00 PM
Mon May 4th 4:00-6:00 PM
Tues May 5th 4:00-6:00 PM
Wed May 6th 4:00-6:00 PM
Mon May 11th 4:00-6:00 PM
Tues May 12th 4:00-6:00 PM
Tues May 26th 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)
Wed May 27th 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)
Thur May 28th 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)

Mon June 1st 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)
Tues June 2nd 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)
Wed June 3rd 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)
Mon June 8th 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)
Tues June 9th 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)
Wed June 10th 4:00-6:00 PM (Switzerland)