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Under the Bishop of Arlington Nationally Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools http://www.setonhome.org/news/default.php Seton Student Achievements 2008-01-19 Seton Senior Awarded Presidential Scholarship 2007-12-29 Former Seton Student Receives Eagle Scout Rank 2007-12-28 Seton Students Receive Scouting Honors at St. Patrick�s Cathedral 2007-12-19 Seton Student Becomes Eagle Scout 2007-12-14 Seton Student Wins Grand Piano Scholarship 2007-11-10 Seton Students Selected Top Hockey Goalies 2007-11-10 Seton Graduate Authors Magazine Article 2007-10-27 Seton�s 2007 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists 2007-10-17 Seton Graduate Wins Piano Competition 2007-10-17 Seton Student Receives 2nd Place in Art Contest 2007-08-21 Seton Student Wins Second Place in Essay Contest 2007-08-21 Seton Student Earns Eagle Scout Rank 2007-08-03 Seton Students Accepted to Seminary 2007-07-31 Seton Graduate Is 2007 Christendom Valedictorian 2007-07-24 Seton Student Wins Two Scholarships 2007-07-24 Seton Student Made Eagle Scout 2007-07-17 Seton Student Chosen Magazine Editor 2007-07-16 Seton Student Honored for Distinction 2007-07-12 Son of Seton Employee Co-Winner of Army Science Competition 2007-07-07 Seton Student Wins Award from President Bush 2007-06-21 National Merit Scholar Accepted to Franciscan University 2007-06-19 Seton Student Reaches Spelling Bee Finals 2007-06-05 Seton Graduate Graduates from College with Honors 2007-06-01 Seton Student Receives Full-Tuition Scholarships 2007-06-01 Seton Student Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist 2007-05-26 Seton Graduate Awarded Scholarship 2007-05-22 Seton Graduate Performs for Queen and President 2007-05-21 Seton Student Named NMS Finalist 2007-05-16 Seton Graduate Excels at West Point 2007-05-15 Seton Student Receives Scholarship 2007-04-23 Seton Student Accepted to Air Force Academy 2007-03-31 Seton Graduate Succeeds at Steubenville 2007-03-29 Seton Graduate Attends Ave Maria University on Scholarship 2007-03-27 Seton Student Named National Merit Finalist 2007-03-14 Seton Student Wins 1st Place in Science Fair 2007-02-17 Perfect SAT Reading Score 2007-02-16 Seton Graduate Finishes 2nd at US Figure Skating Championships 2006-12-21 Seton Student Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist 2006-12-12 West Point #1 Graduate 2006-11-07 Seton Student Receives Tonsure 2006-10-12 Seton Students Win �Buckle Up for Safety� Contest 2006-08-09 Seton Family Named International Family of the Year 2006-08-01 Seton Student is Eagle Scout of the Year 2006-04-12 Seton Student Wins Overall Excellence at Science Fair 2005-09-30 Seton Student Wins Art Contest 2005-09-16 Seton Student Wins VFW Certificate of Merit 2005-08-04 Seton Graduate Accepted to Coast Guard Academy 2005-07-11 Seton Student Wins Academic Leadership Scholarship 2005-07-11 Seton Student Awarded Scholarship 2005-07-11 Seton Student Appointed to Air Force Academy 2005-07-11 Seton Student Wins Scholarship 2005-07-11 Perfect SAT Scores 2005-07-11 Seton Student Wins Scholarship and Music Grant 2005-07-06 Seton Student Awarded Performance Scholarship 2005-07-06 Perfect Reading Score on SAT 2005-07-06 Seton Student Awarded President�s Scholarship 2005-07-06 Seton Student Receives Scholarship 2005-07-06 Seton Graduate Accepted to West Point 2005-07-05 Seton Student Receives Scholarship 2005-06-24 Seton Graduate To Be Ordained 2005-06-24 Seton Student Accepts Scholarship 2005-05-03 Seton Graduate is 2004 Christendom College Valedictorian 2005-05-02 Seton Student Places Third in VFW Essay Contest 2005-02-28 Seton Students Complete Summer Reading Program 2005-02-28 Seton Student Eligible for Barry University Scholarship 2004-10-19 Seton Family is Knights of Columbus International Family of the Year 2004-09-30 Seton Student To Compete in National Pageant 2004-09-29 Seton Graduate Receives Religious Habit 2004-09-29 Seton Student Receives Scout Emblem 2004-09-29 Seton Student Wins Second Place in Writing Contest 2004-08-12 Seton Student Achieves 4.0 GPA 2004-08-10 Catholic Home Schooler Crowned Miss Maryland Pre-Teen 2004-05-29 Seton 7th Grader in National Spelling Bee 2004-05-29 Seton Student Wins Regional Spelling Bee 2004-05-29 Recent Graduate Update 2004-05-29 Seton 8th Grader Wins State Award in WSYS Talent Search 2003-12-19 Seton Student Awarded the Rank of Eagle Scout 2003-11-25 Seton Students Score on Science Team 2003-11-25 Seton Graduates Score Well at College 2003-11-25 Seton Student Wins �Signs of Courage� Essay Contest 2003-11-25 Seton Student Wins First Place in IL Statewide Pro-Life Essay Contest 2003-08-21 Seton Students Winners in National Catholic Education Essay Contest 2003-08-21 Seton Students Earn Medals in Science Olympiad 2003-08-21 High School Student Wins Third Place in Essay Competition 2003-08-21 7th Grade Student Wins State Award for Wisconsin in Essay Contest 2003-05-23 Seton Junior Displays Engineering Talent 2003-02-26 Seton Student Qualifies for Regional Figure Skating Championships 2003-02-05 Seton Student Places in Top Ten in National Figure Skating Championships 2003-02-03 Seton Student Wins Essay Contest 2002-09-06 Eight Seton Students are National Merit Semi-Finalists 2002-09-06 Seton Student to Appear on Jeopardy 2002-08-05 Seton Student Wins Five Medals in Irish Dance Competition 2002-05-13 Seton Student featured in Stone Soup 2002-04-10 Patricia Wnek in Concert 2002-04-03 Seton Students in Indiana State Science Olympiad 2002-02-02 Seton Student Awarded Full Scholarship 2002-02-02 Seton Student Awarded Second Prize in Musical Competition 2002-01-23 Seton Students Participate Novice Ladies� Free Skating Championships 2002-01-09 Seton student wins 4th Gold Medal in International Mathematical Olympiad 2002-01-02 Seton Student Appears on Jeopardy 2001-12-10 Seton Student to Attend Presidential Classroom 2001-07-16 Seton Student Earns Perfect ACT Score 2001-05-29 Seton Represented by Two Students at National Spelling Bee Seton Senior Awarded Presidential Scholarship Seton senior Paul Schumann, who was recently accepted to Mount St. Mary�s College in Newburgh, New York, has been awarded the Presidential Sholarship for 2008-2009 by Sr. Ann Sakac, the college�s president. The scholarship is renewable annually. Former Seton Student Receives Eagle Scout Rank Earlier this year, former Seton student Costel Michael Outlaw received the rank of Eagle Scout as well as the Congressional Bronze Award. His project was to remodel the fellowship hall of the small country church where his father�s family has attended for over five generations. He has been very active in his parish and is currently in ninth grade at Camden Military Academy in South Carolina, where he plays football and is active in JROTC. Seton Students Receive Scouting Honors at St. Patrick�s Cathedral Seton student Paul Schumann, age 17, received the Pope Pius XII Catholic Scout emblem in April 2007 at St. Patrick�s Cathedral in New York City on Scout Sunday. With him was his brother Thomas, age 13, who himself received the Ad Atare Dei Catholic Scout emblem. Paul subsequently received the rank of Eagle Scout on July 15th. Paul will be a senior at Seton in 2008. His brother Thomas will be an 8th grader. Thomas (left) and Paul with their parents Seton Student Becomes Eagle Scout On November 11, 2007 Seton eighth-grader Abraham John Rusch was presented with the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting�s highest honor. Abraham has been involved in several leadership positions, including Senior Patrol Leader, Chaplain Aide, and Patrol Leader. He also participates in Choir and Orchestra at Oakland Homeschool Music, plays soccer with the American Youth Soccer Organization, and is a Senior Altar Server at Divine Mercy Parish in Davisburg, Michigan. Seton Student Wins Grand Piano Scholarship In July 2007 Seton eighth grader Eric Cameron won a two-year Grand Piano Scholarship from the Piano Santa Foundation (PSF) in Portland, Oregon. Eric, who has been studying piano since 2000, has just completed his Level VIII Syllabus and is continuing to study under Patricia Scordato. The PSF delivered a grand piano into his family�s living room in September, and he will have the benefit of using it for two years. Eric beside the Nordstom Department Store piano, having just completed his 30 minute performance for the Christmas shoppers Seton Students Selected Top Hockey Goalies Seton students Mary Wang (13) and Maggie Wang (12) of Ontario, Canada were selected as the top hockey goalies in their age divisions (Bantam and Peewee) in the city of Kitchener. They will represent the City of Kitchener as they travel this winter throughout the province. They are able to pursue excellence in their hockey �careers� due to the flexibility of the Seton Home Study School. Seton Graduate Authors Magazine Article Seton graduate Alex Ogrodnick (Class of 2007) of Saskatchewan, Canada recently wrote an article entitled �Of Beatitudes, Money, and Gratitude� which was published in the July/August 2007 edition of Gilbert Magazine, a publication of The American Chesterton Society. Alex is currently attending Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California. Seton�s 2007 National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists Congratulations to this year�s Seton National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists: Michael Pratt (Georgia) Lauren Montgomery (Missouri) Lauren Bridges (Colorado) Hanna Cuoco (Colorado) Mercedes Sayler (North Dakota) Catherine Sims (Washington) Matthew Schmidgall (Oregon) Seton Graduate Wins Piano Competition Seton graduate Jacob Franklin (Class of 2007) recently won the University of Utah SummerArts Piano Competition, placing 1st in the overall college division, 1st in Solo, 3rd in Concerto, 3rd in Video Teaching, and 3rd in Keyboard Skills. Jacob was also a 22nd International Young Artist Piano Competition finalist, a Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition 2nd place winner (he will be performing in New York this season), the Con Brio Music Competition 1st place winner, as well as the recipient of a 4-year University of Utah Honors at Entrance Scholarship and a University of Utah School of Music scholarship worth $1000 - $2000 renewable for 4 years. Seton Student Receives 2nd Place in Art Contest Seton 5th grader Rachael Mattio recently received a 2nd Place ribbon for her entry in the art contest at the Virginia State Fair in Richmond. Her entry, a duct tape dress and pocketbook, is the first project she has ever entered into a contest. Seton Student Wins Second Place in Essay Contest Seton student Katherine Bhora recently won Second Prize in the High School Division of the 2007 Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest. More information may be found at http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/2007/index.html. Seton Student Earns Eagle Scout Rank Earlier this month, Seton student Cameron Serrato earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, Keystone District, Troop 911. Cameron served in many leadership positions in his troop, including Den Chief, Instructor, Assistant Patrol Leader, and Patrol Leader. After he graduates this fall, he plans to go to college and major in Business. Seton Students Accepted to Seminary Seton students Michael Hendershott and Michael Poston were accepted to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. They will begin their studies at the college seminary this fall. Seton Graduate Is 2007 Christendom Valedictorian Seton graduate Emily Griswold was recently chosen Valedictorian of the Christendom College Class of 2007. She graduated summa cum laude from the college, located in Front Royal, Virginia. Seton Student Wins Two Scholarships Seton student Catherine Warrington won two scholarships to Texas A&M University at Galveston. She was awarded the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship for community college students who have earned an Associate�s degree, as well as one of three Abe and Peggy Levy Fellowships, which covers all tuition and fees for the student�s first year. Although she just finished high school, she will also receive her Associate�s degree next month. Seton Student Made Eagle Scout The Boy Scouts of America Woodbury Troop #149 recently presented the rank of Eagle Scout to Seton student Paul Erik Schumann. Seton Student Chosen Magazine Editor In February, Seton 11th grader Catherine Webb was chosen to be a Teen Editor for True Girl, a Catholic magazine for teenage girls. Her picture and profile were featured on the �All About You� page of the April/May issue. She is currently writing a children�s story and is planning on becoming a writer. Seton Student Honored for Distinction Seton 8th grader Elizabeth A. Ouweleen was recently honored for Distinction by Johns Hopkins University for her performance on the SAT test as a participant in the Center for Talented Youth program. More information about the CTY program may be found at http://cty.jhu.edu Son of Seton Employee Co-Winner of Army Science Competition Ethan Gould, son of Seton special education counselor Cathy Gould, is a co-winner, along with Austin and Tyler Burdick, of the national eCYBERMISSION competition in Washington, DC. Each winner took home $8,000 in U.S. savings bonds for their project, which must address a problem in the local community. Ethan, Austin, and Tyler developed mineral supplements for deer to address a local decline in deer health. Seton Student Wins Award from President Bush Seton student Elizabeth Lewis won the Gold Level Presidential Volunteer Service Award from President Bush. Among her prior accomplishments, she received a blessing and certificate by Pope John Paul II of an icon she painted. National Merit Scholar Accepted to Franciscan University Seton student Megan Dial, recently named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, has been accepted into the Honors program at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio, where she will begin classes in the fall. Megan also received a perfect score of 800 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT. Seton Student Reaches Spelling Bee Finals Seton student Joseph Henares recently finished in the top five at this year�s National Spelling Bee, ahead of 300 semi-finalists from the United States and other countries. More info may be found at http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view_article.php?article_id=69199. Seton Graduate Graduates from College with Honors Anna Burke, Seton Class of 2003, recently graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi University with Summa Cum Laude Honors. Anna was homeschooled with Seton since the 2nd grade. Anna Burke Seton Student Receives Full-Tuition Scholarships Ingrid Hoenke, a Seton student for 9 years, is graduating from her local high school with a class rank of #2. She has received full-tuition scholarship offers from the University of Pittsburgh Honors College as well as the Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. She was also the #1 pick in her state for the United States Senate Youth Program. She spent a week in Washington, DC working with the US Senate, all expenses paid, and received a $5,000 scholarship. Seton Student Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist Seton student Brittany Buckner was recently named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. She had also scored a perfect 800 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT test she took in January 2006. Seton Graduate Awarded Scholarship Seton graduate Katelyn Sullivan (class of 2006), who is currently in her second year at the University of LaVerne in LaVerne, California studying Business Administration, has been awarded a $23,000 scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year. In her first year at the university, she received a $9,000 scholarship. Seton Graduate Performs for Queen and President Seton graduate Andrew Ruddle (Class of 2005) recently performed for Queen Elizabeth II and President George W. Bush as a snare drum instrumentalist in the Old Guard unit of the US Army during the queen's recent visit to the USA. Andrew is the drummer closest to the camera Seton Student Named NMS Finalist Seton student Brady Wilson, a life-long homeschooler, was named a National Merit Scholar Finalist in February of 2007. Seton Graduate Excels at West Point Seton graduate Kurt Hoenke is on the Dean's List in his second year at the US Military Academy at West Point, NY. Seton Student Receives Scholarship Seton student Shannon Hale has been awarded an academic scholarship amounting to 75% of her tuition for the Fall 2007 semester at Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida. Seton Student Accepted to Air Force Academy Seton student Paul Francis Braden was recently accepted into the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Seton Graduate Succeeds at Steubenville Seton graduate Erika Hoenke is currently a junior at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio earning straight-A's pursuing a double-major in Nursing and Spanish. Seton Graduate Attends Ave Maria University on Scholarship Seton graduate Meaghen Hale is currently attending Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida with the help of a scholarship she received from the University. Recently, she has been hired as a student reporter for The Angelus of Ave Maria University Newspaper ~ The Voice of Progress for Ave Maria University and Town. Seton Student Named National Merit Finalist Seton student Katie Montelepre has been named a National Merit Finalist and is the recipient of the President's Excellence Scholarship at Southeastern Louisiana University. Seton Student Wins 1st Place in Science Fair Seton 8th grader Katelyn Dery recently won first place in the Junior Behavioral Sciences division of the 52nd Annual Northeast Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Her project focused on the topic of right-brain versus left-brain. She was also awarded a pin, entry, and certificate from the Discovery Young Scientist Challenge and a place at the statewide competition in Fort Myers, Florida on April 11-14, 2007. The regional results may be found at www.nefrsef.org under �2007 Regional Fair Results.� Katelyn with her project Perfect SAT Reading Score Seton student Alana Jacobs received a perfect score of 800 on the Reading section of the SAT in October of 2006. Seton Graduate Finishes 2nd at US Figure Skating Championships Seton graduate Ryan Bradley recently finished 2nd at the US Figure Skating Championships in Spokane, Washington. Seton Student Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist Seton student Jamille Seaberg has been named a National Merit Scholar semifinalist. Jamille has been with Seton Home Study School since the sixth grade. She credits her faith and her family as being instrumental in her success. West Point #1 Graduate WEST POINT, NY - Jonathan David Bate graduated from the United States Military Academy on May 27 with the overall class rank of #1. The speaker at the graduation ceremony was President George W. Bush, who awarded the diploma to Jonathan, an honor graduate. �Home schooling helped me develop strong study skills and self-discipline necessary to succeed in a rigorous academic and military environment,� commented Jonathan. He is a 4th Degree Knight in the Council at West Point. A product of Catholic schools and a graduate from Seton Home Study School, Panola College, and Stephen F. Austin State University, at West Point Bate concentrated his studies in Economics. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army upon graduation from West Point. In his four years at the Military Academy, Bate received numerous awards including a Truman Scholarship for the study of International Affairs, Lt. Arnold Memorial Award for Cadet Officer Commanding the Third Regiment, Gen. Pershing Memorial Award for highest military rating in Military Science, Gen. Wood Distinguished Cadet Award, Association of the U. S. Army Award for the Cadet who best exemplifies the traditions of the U. S. Military Academy and the U. S. Army, Major Gen. Greene Memorial Award for the graduating Cadet achieving the highest class standing, Superintendent�s Award for Excellence, awards from the governments of Peru, Uruguay, and Paraguay, etc. Bate has branched Infantry and will complete his Officer Basic Course, Airborne training, and Ranger school at Ft. Benning, GA. His duty station will be Ft. Campbell, KY in the 101st Airborne Division. The day after graduation, Jonathan married Jill Rahon of Washingtonville, NY, who also graduated from the Military Academy at West Point as a second lieutenant. They were married at the historic Most Holy Trinity Catholic Chapel on post at West Point. His parents are Larry and Laura Bate of Carthage, TX. His father is a 3rd Degree Knight in the Council at St. William of Vercelli, and also a deacon candidate for the diocese of Tyler. Grandparents are Virginia Bate of Carthage, and Jewell and Willis Schwarzwalder of Rowlett, TX. His brother Stephen is a first lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne, stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC, and is a 1st Degree Knight. The mission of the U. S. Military Academy (West Point) is to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country; professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the United States Army; and a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation. Jonathan David Bate Seton Student Receives Tonsure On October 7, 2006, Mr. Gregory Eichman, a graduate of Seton Home Study School, received his cassock and was tonsured by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Alvaro Corrada del Rio, S.J., Bishop of Tyler, TX. The ceremony was held at St. Francis Church in Lincoln, Nebraska for seminarians of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, an Institute of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right established by His Holiness John Paul II in 1988. During the rite of tonsure the bishop cuts the candidate�s hair and asks him to renounce the world and all worldly concerns. By receiving tonsure Mr. Eichman and his eleven classmates at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, NE, set themselves apart for service in the sanctuary and, according to the traditional rites of the Catholic Church, took a necessary step for receiving further Orders. Gregory Eichman receiving tonsure Seton Students Win �Buckle Up for Safety� Contest Seton students Annie (5th grade) and Joseph (3rd grade) Mondi were each a winner in their age group in their local Costco Wholesale Club�s �Buckle Up for Safety� contest. Each of them received a Crayola Art Kit. Annie and Joseph Mondi with their prizes Seton Family Named International Family of the Year The family of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Soucy of Massachussetts was recently chosen as the 2006 Knights of Columbus International Family of the Year. More information may be found at the Knights of Columbus Web site. Seton Student is Eagle Scout of the Year On July 1 Seton student Michael Poston was presented with the American Legion�s Eagle Scout of the Year award for the state of Tennessee. At the end of July he completed the AIM (Academy Introduction Mission) program at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Seton Student Wins Overall Excellence at Science Fair Cassie Stone, [a Seton student], participated in her first Regional Science Fair yesterday. The title of her project was �The Effect Atmospheric Pressure has on Air in a Contained Space.� She measured the circumference of a balloon as she dove from sea level, to 33 ft., and finally to 66 ft. She was one of three students who received an award (and $250) for Overall Excellence from the Office of the Provost. She will be going to the Illinois State Science Fair in Champaign in May. She has only been enrolled in Seton for 1 and 1/2 years, but I know this would not have happened if we had not made the decision to home-school. She has learned so much and has become much more confident in this short time. We are very proud of her. Mrs. Stone [UPDATE - 05/15/2006] Cassie participated in the IJAS State Science Fair on May 6th. She received a Silver Certificate for her project titled �The Effect of Atmospheric Pressure on Air in a Contained Space.� Cassie conducting her experiment Seton Student Wins Art Contest Seton student Mary Hickerson recently entered the Illuminated Ink Two Hearts Coloring Contest for June/July and won first place in the 11-18 age group. Mary�s winning entry Seton Student Wins VFW Certificate of Merit Seton student John Paul Wohlscheid has been awarded the Voice of Democracy Certificate of Merit by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for being an Outstanding Spokesman for Freedom. His winning essay is entitled �Celebrating Our Veterans� Service.� Seton Graduate Accepted to Coast Guard Academy Seton graduate Christopher A. Pince has been accepted into the Class of 2009 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Seton Student Wins Academic Leadership Scholarship Seton student Theodore Claya recently received the Academic Leadership Scholarship to attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Seton Student Awarded Scholarship Seton student KeriAnne Carter has been awarded the Academic Excellence and Church Service Scholarship. Seton Student Appointed to Air Force Academy Seton student Matthew Madrid has been appointed to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Seton Student Wins Scholarship Seton student Monica Shibler has won a $3000 scholarship to attend Globe College in Minnesota. Perfect SAT Scores Seton student John Gerardi scored a perfect 800 on the Reading and Writing sections of the May SAT test. Seton Student Wins Scholarship and Music Grant Seton student Sarah Stutzman has won a $9000 Presidential Scholarship and a grant to study music at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Seton Student Awarded Performance Scholarship Seton student John Blazewicz has been awarded the Dean�s Scholarship and the SJC Performance Scholarship for St. Joseph�s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Perfect Reading Score on SAT Seton student Melissa Martin scored a perfect 800 on the Reading section of the March 2005 SAT test. Seton Student Awarded President's Scholarship Seton student Brandon Baker has been awarded the President�s Scholarship and the Benedictine Scholarship to attend the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Seton Student Receives Scholarship Seton student Joel Soldner has been awarded the Grace M. Johnson Scholarship for the University of Wisconsin. |
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The Art of Manliness 5 Gut Busting Conditioning Drills from the Gridiron Posted: 10 Feb 2009 11:00 PM CST Back when I played high school football, there was nothing I dreaded more than conditioning drills at the end of practice. After three hours of practice in the hot and humid Oklahoma sun, all you wanted to do was take a cold shower and chug Gatorade. But my coaches had other plans. In their spare time they came up with sick and sadistic conditioning drills that they piled on top of regular practice. Designed to increase the endurance and the will of our team, these drills usually consisted of wind sprints and calisthenics. When it�s 102 degrees outside, these drills could be a gut buster. At the beginning of the season, when most players were still not in shape, vomiting was common. Thankfully, I was able to go four years without up-chucking, but there were moments when I came very close. The funny thing about football conditioning drills is that while I dreaded the lead up to them, after we were done I felt a supreme sense of satisfaction. It felt good pushing my body further than I thought it could go. And the conditioning paid off. When it was game time, being in prime physical condition allowed me to go all out on each snap for the entire four quarters. After my senior year of football, I never thought I would do another conditioning drill again. But a few months ago when I was at the gym boring myself to death on the elliptical machine, I was reminiscing about my football days, particularly those gut busting conditioning drills. I remembered how satisfied I felt afterward. I remembered how much aerobic and anaerobic endurance I had. Years of treadmills and elliptical machines has caused my endurance for high intensity workouts to deteriorate. Sure, I was in decent shape, but I wanted to take my performance to another level. So I decided to start doing those old conditioning drills. Here�s a list of the football conditioning drills that I�ve included or will include in my workout routine. Warning: If you played football in high school, you might be tempted to push yourself too hard when you first start out. Your mind remembers doing these drills when you were 17 years old. However, if you�re like me, your body is 10 years older, and it�s been 10 years since you�ve done anything like this. The first time I performed these conditioning drills as an adult, I barfed and was sore for the next week. Push yourself hard, just be aware that initially it�s going to hurt-bad. The Gut Buster I don�t remember the name for this drill, but it was a gut buster. This one was probably my favorite one to do in high school. The first time I tried it as an adult, I barfed. Hopefully, it will continue getting easier. 1. Go to an open field and set up two cones or other markers, about 40 yards apart. 2. Stand by one of the cones and start off by performing 10 squat jumps. 3. Immediately following the squat jumps, sprint as fast as you can to the other cone. 4. Upon reaching the cone, perform 10 sit-ups. 5. After the sit-ups, sprint back to the original cone and do 10 up-downs or burpees. Continue to sprint back and forth between the cones, performing the following exercises: 6. Sprint followed by 10 push-ups. 7. Sprint followed by 10 mountain climbers. 8. Sprint followed by 10 butt kickers. 9. Sprint followed by 10 jumping jacks 10. Sprint followed by 10 push-ups 11. Sprint one forty-yard dash to finish the drill. 50 40s This one is simple. Mark off 40 yards and sprint it 50 times. Rest 1 to 2 minutes in-between each sprint. Four Corners Drill 1. Grab four cones and form a 10 yd by 10 yd square. 2. Start at one cone, and backpedal to a parallel cone (you�re going to be making your way around the perimeter of the square). 3. When you reach that cone, move directly into a shuffle to the next cone. Your feet shouldn�t cross or touch during the shuffle. 4. Upon reaching the third cone, move into the Karaoke drill. 5. When you reach the fourth cone, sprint has fast as you can to the last one (you are now back where you started). Do 5 sets. Rest 1 minute in-between sets. You can include different movements to mix things up and make it more challenging. Some suggestions: Bear Crawl High Knees Butt Kicks 100 Burpee Challenge 10 sets of 10 burpees. A minute rest between each set. 40, 60, 80, 100s 1. Start on one goal line and mark off 40 yards and sprint the distance 6 times. 2. Mark off 60 yards and sprint the distance 4 times. 3. Mark off 80 yards and sprint the distance 2 times. 4. On the last set, run 100 yards from goal line to goal line, 1 time. Rest 1 minute between sprints. Do you know any more conditioning gut busters? Share them with us in the comments. If you�ve never done some exercises mentioned in the post, or need a refresher on proper form, here are some how-to videos to take a look at: Squat Jumps Mountain Climbers Karaoke Drill High Knees and Bear Crawl Burpees DownloadThe Art of Manliness Free Man Cookbook Download Your Free Guide to Being a Gentleman in 2008. Check Out These Related Posts: Do More Than One Stinking Pull-Up Say Goodbye to Your Gut: 3 Mental Preparations to Starting a Fitness Routine So You Want My Job: Air Force Pilot The Art of Manliness Weekly Roundup: Share Your Links Edition Become a Morse Code Expert You are subscribed to email updates from The Art of Manliness To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email Delivery powered by FeedBurner Inbox too full? Subscribe to the feed version of The Art of Manliness in a feed reader. If you prefer to unsubscribe via postal mail, write to: The Art of Manliness, c/o FeedBurner, 20 W Kinzie, 9th Floor, Chicago IL USA 60610 |