James Gales Named Honorable Mention to New York Post's All-City Team

See the whole list here: http://nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/football/the_post_all_city_football_honors_HG7xwFvi6rRZIDR8EP6BGJ

On The Set of NCIS

NY Post All Brooklyn Honors

DL Thomas Plonski, Brooklyn Tech
Big, athletic and cerebral, the junior was tied for fourth in the PSAL City Championship division in sacks (eight) and had 52 tackles. There’s no doubting his potential as a Division I prospect.

RB James Gales, Brooklyn Tech
It was a bit of a difficult season for Brooklyn Tech, but Gales' rise continued. The highly touted junior was fifth in the PSAL City Championship division in rushing yards (1,067) and scored 15 total touchdowns.


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From RIVAL'S HIGH on Yahoo!

Whether it's in the National Football League or New York City's Public Schools Athletic League , yardage-eating, touchdown-scoring running backs are hard to find. But here you'll discover the top five running backs in the PSAL's highest-ranked Championship Division. Watch out for these young runners in the upcoming city playoffs and beyond, as they have what it takes to play on the next level.


Junior Ricardo Appleton has been lighting up the scoreboard at Sheephead Bay.
Adam Martini
5. Ricardo Appleton, Sheepshead Bay — Appleton, who has 902 yards and 10 touchdowns, has carried the Sharks' offense. He was especially impressive in week four against a stingy Flushing team with 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The senior has hit pay dirt at least once in every game this season.

4. James Gales, Brooklyn Tech — Gales is one of the best athletes in the city. The junior plays defensive back, receiver, returns kicks and plays running back. Clearly, running the ball is his best skill. Gales (935 yards and 13 touchdowns) has at least 100 yards and a TD in every game this season. In his best performance, against Lehman, he racked up 247 yards and four touchdowns.

3. Kareem Folkes, Abraham Lincoln — Folkes took over in the backfield this year for the Railsplitters, who reached last year's city championship game. The senior hasn't let them down. Folkes has 944 yards and a league-leading 14 touchdowns on the ground. Folkes kicked off the season with 224 yards and three touchdowns against New Utrecht and hasn't looked back.

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2. Benjamin Ezike, Susan Wagner — Ezike, who last season rushed for all of 45 yards, has been a true find for the Falcons. The senior has chewed up 1,239 yards on the ground with 11 touchdowns. In a week three showdown with the league's leading rusher, David White, Ezike rumbled for 249 yards and four touchdowns. His totals are amazing when you consider his 86-yard game in week one.

1. David White, Herbert H. Lehman — White is running away with PSAL rushing title; he has 1,504 rushing and 13 touchdowns on the ground. In week four, against Brooklyn Tech, the senior erupted for 300 yards and four touchdowns. It was his second 300 yard game of the season and third game with at least three touchdowns. White is being looked at by local colleges such as Temple, Syracuse and Rutgers, but hasn't been offered a scholarship—not yet, anyway.

Honorable mentions: Senior Brent Rachel of William E. Grady leads the Bowl Division—the league's second-tier grouping—with 1.035 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. Petrides Senior Joseph Henry has rushed for 1,260 yards and 11 touchdowns to lead the lower-ranked Cup Division.


Adam Martini is a freelance sports writer who has reported on New York City high school sports since 2000. A graduate of Forest Hills High School (Queens, N.Y.), he has covered prep championship games at Madison Square Garden, Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium.


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BELIEVE

TWO GAMES TO GO!

We need to win the next two games to make it to the playoffs. Last year, Tech played Jefferson twice, at homecoming and in the playoffs. At homecoming, Tech lost 40-38, but avenged the lost in the playoffs winning 30-28 in double overtime. The game will be played Saturday at Jefferson's stadium at Noon. The field is located at 12508 Flatland Avenue. The 2 train is about 5 blocks away from the field.

In the Picture: Team Captains Kevi Shyti and Chris Francis, along with game captain Benjamin Haye.

This past Sunday, the Engineers took the field for the Adam J. Cirillo Classic football game, which marks homecoming for Brooklyn Tech Alumni. The result was disappointing with a 20-16 loss to Sheepshead Bay, but many alumni, students, family and friends were on hand to support the Engineers. On Monday, the JV Football team defeated Sheepshead Bay at home to close out the long weekend's festivities.

Tech Defeats Adams at home, At Canarsie's "House of Pain" in week 2

From the New York Post:
No. 9 Brooklyn Tech 44, John Adams 14: James Gales rushed for 110 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown, returned an interception 82 yards for a score and threw a 2-point conversion for Brooklyn Tech (1-0), which travels to Canarsie next week. Kevi Shyti was 7-of-11 passing for 53 yards with two touchdowns, including one on the ground. Suyeta Griffin returned an interception for a touchdown, Adonijah Smith had a kickoff return for a score and Kyvaune Brammer caught a 15-yard touchdown pass. Adams, which falls to 0-1, hosts Susan Wagner in Week 2.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/football/psal_city_championship_division_W7RBJEr0AgMYBVccPrkPzL#ixzz1Y5CipyuN

Tech had the #1 Play of the Week on MSG Varsity:
http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/top-5-plays-of-the-week-brooklyn-1.655128

No Change in Camp Schedule

We will be leaving as scheduled at 8am on Saturday Morning for camp. We should be at camp by noon, well before the weather is predicted to get bad.

Below is the forecast for Equinunk, PA from the National Weather Service. They predict there will be rain, but nothing dangerous.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind between 5 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind between 6 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday: Rain likely. Cloudy and windy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 56. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Football Begins on Aug 21

Brooklyn Tech will begin the 2011 campaign on August 21st at 830am at the Brooklyn Tech Football Field (510 Clermont Street)

All players must have a valid medical and a signed parent consent to participate.

If you are interested in playing football at Brooklyn Tech, please contact Coach McKenna at brooklyntechfootball@gmail.com

List of Items for Camp

Camp Packing List
Sheets/ 2 blankets/ pillow or sleeping bag
extra towels
extra underwear and athletic supporters
extra pairs of white sweat socks
gym shorts and t-shirts
2 pairs of sneakers/ cross traininers or basketball shoes
practice jerseys (tech supplies)
all football equipment
soap, shampoo and towels
toothpaste/toothbrush
flashlight
practice pants & girdle(tech supplies one)
cleats - 2 pairs if possible
sweat pants
sweater or jacket
notebook and pens & pencils
powder (baby or talcum, Gold Bond)
bug spray
pocket money (no more than $20)
shower slippers
extra food, snacks, drinks
foot spray or powder
jock itch spray or powder
deoderant (PLEASE) / fabreeze
out of state phone cards to call home (we will be in Pennsylvania)

DO NOT BRING TV'S, VCR'S, VIDEO GAMES, TOYS, CARDS, OR OTHER RECREATIONAL DEVICES

PORTABLE MUSIC PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED.

Brooklyn Tech climbs to Semi-finals in Syracuse 7 on 7 Tournament

Photos by Nick Dibari

The Syracuse 7v7 tournament started with round robin competition. Brooklyn Tech was place in Division D with Midwood, Campus Magnet and Tilden. Wins vs Midwood and Tilden, with a loss to Magnet, gave Tech the second draw from the division and set up a playoff matchup with Uniondale from Long Island. Uniondale had drawn the top seed after winning the division that included Tottenville, Stuyvesant, and George Washington.



Both Uniondale and Tech started strong, but this game was a defensive struggle. At the end of regulation, the score was tied 7-7. It took three overtime periods, while the rest of the players that had finished their games looked on, but Tech prevailed after answering a uniondale score and adding the conversion.

Entering the semi-final matchup with Curtis High School, the rain intensified and Tech continued to stay hot on offense and defense. However, the offense failed to convert two early goaline situations. Curtis took a 21-14 lead with less than a minute to go on a running clock. Tech got the ball back and threw a long incompletion. Shyti was able to get them lined up for one last play, a long ball to Tyler Dougherty that was caught. However, the catch was short of the goaline.

Tech did a great job in the inaugural 7v7 tournament.

Get Out: Brooklyn Tech Spring Football Fest - The Local – Fort-Greene Blog - NYTimes.com

Get Out: Brooklyn Tech Spring Football Fest - The Local – Fort-Greene Blog - NYTimes.com

Everything To Prove - Montage | Gatorade.com

Take a look at how potential rookies in the NFL train to be selected in the draft.

Everything To Prove - Montage | Gatorade.com

Schedule for the Month of May - brooklyntechfootball@gmail.com

The month of May is a very busy one. Weight lifting will continue on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The PSAL allows us twenty days in the month of May for spring football practice.
Spring Practice Schedule is as follows:

Tuesday May 3 from 345pm-6pm
Thursday May 5 from 345pm-6pm
Saturday May 7 from 10am-1230pm

Tuesday May 10 from 345pm-6pm
Thursday May 12 from 345pm-6pm
Saturday May 14 from 10am-1230pm

Monday May 16 from 345pm-6pm
Tuesday May 17 from 345pm-6pm
Thursday May 19 from 345pm-6pm
Saturday May 21 from 10am-1230pm

Tuesday May 24th from 345-6pm
Thursday May 26th from 345pm-6pm
Friday May 27th - SPRINGFEST 2011 from 4pm-6pm

Also, the NFL sponsors a camp called HSPD (high school player development) that takes place at Canarsie High School.
We have been invited to send JV or inexperienced players to one 4 day camp and varsity players to another 4 day camp.
I will be giving players forms for parents to sign for this camp. The dates are as follows:

May 5th - JV Orientation for HSPD from 4pm-6pm
May 11th - JV HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm
May 12th - JV HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm
May 16th - JV HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm
May 17th - JV HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm

May 9th - Varsity Orientation for HSPD from 4pm-6pm
May 23rd - Varsity HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm
May 24th - Varsity HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm
May 25th - Varsity HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm
May 26th - Varsity HSPD Camp 430pm - 730pm

Players selected for the HSPD will NOT be attending Tech Spring practice on the dates they are attending HSPD.
If players are going to miss practice, they must call or see Coach McKenna before they miss practice for it to be an excused absence.

Please help Tech Football

Dear Friends:

It becomes increasing difficult to raise funds each year for sports and extra-curricular activities in schools. School budgets have decreased each year and it is hard to fund raise for the things that programs need in order to safely field teams.
If you have benefitted from being the member of a team or know someone who has, you understand how important it is that we continue to do what we can to give our young people the opportunity to participate in programs that enrich their quality of life and help to engage them in activities that really mean something to them.
If you have the means, please help Brooklyn Tech Football to continue to provide students from all five boroughs of New York City, male and female, with a football program that can continue its mission of making sure all involved experience the development of a team and that all attend college.
You can get involved by sponsoring a hole at our annual Golf Outing (June 4th, 2011 at Marine Park Golf Course), participating in the outing, or by simply donating via paypal on our website www.brooklyntechfootball.com .
Your donations will directly help the players and support staff in our program. You can also send checks (payable to BTHS Parents Football Club) to:
Brooklyn Tech Football
Attn: Kyle McKenna – Head Football Coach
29 Fort Greene Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Thank you for your continued support!
Roll Tech!

Flag Football

With three weeks completed and one more week of the regular season to go, here are the standings...
Win-Lose-Draw-Total Points
Jets 7-0-1 124
Pats 4-1-2 139
Eagles 4-4-0 140
Giants 3-4-1 92
Raiders* 3-5-0 88
Skins* 2-6-0 55
Bills 0 7 1 48

*Record reflects a loss for both teams because no score was given for Week 2 matchup.

The top two teams will play in the BTFFL Championship at SpringFest11 on May 27th, 2011. SpringFest will also feature the Cheerleaders vs. the JR/Senior Girls.

Flag Football Week One

Standings after Week One
Raiders 8 Eagles 0
Redskins 14 Bills 0
Jets 14 Giants 8

Giants 12 Raiders 8
Pats 18 Bills 0
Jets 6 Eagles 0

Giants 22 Eagles 6
Jets 22 Raiders 12
Pats 20 Redskins 7

Win-Lose-Total Points
Jets 3-0-42
Patriots 2-0-38
Giants 2-1-42
Redskins 1-1-21
Raiders 1-2-28
Eagles 0-3-6
Bills 0-2-0

Flag Football Begins

The BTFFL begins on Thursday March 31st and will continue on Thursday's in April. This league, open to all students in Brooklyn Tech, will contain 7 teams. Regular season games end on April 28th, with the Championship game to take place at Springfest 2011 on May 27th.

Remembering Coach Allen

Coach Dan Allen's family has put together a foundation to remember their loved one and bring awareness to a conditon called MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity).

http://www.danallenfoundation.com/index.aspx

Coached Allen inspired many players to be the best they could be, on and off the field. His motto of "Attitude, Togetherness,and Family" was the cornerstone of his football programs.

Please take some time and take a look at this website.

Coach Eugene catches on at Alcorn State

above: Halftime of the JFK game.



Coach Bruce Eugene, quarterbacks coach in 2008 & 2010, has accepted a position as the passing game coordinator at Alcorn State University. He will be reunited with Head Coach Melvin Spears, who Eugene played for at Grambling State. The Brooklyn Tech Football family wishes Coach Eugene luck in his new position.


below: Coach Eugene at Grambling.

Dustin Keller Visit

All-City Dinner Postponed

All City dinner is postponed due to weather. Dinner will now take place on Tuesday February 1st.

Brooklyn Independent TV

Got to hate the first play, but love the second.

From MSG

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Igor Grekov - 2-min Defensive Highlights 2010

Rene Modeste - 2min Defensive Highlights