The personification of coachability by Colin O’Farrell

One of the greatest attributes about the game of football are the same ones that make it so difficult to prepare for and play. It is a game that requires toughness, resiliency and the ability to come back from adversity. It is without a doubt a tool that develops the human condition and leads to success.

Colin O’Farrell of N. Royalton High School resembles all these necessary traits as he went above and beyond what we asked him to do. He is able to do this through his love for the game and his attitude putting the team above himself. What a great joy it is to coach great young men like this!

He will be taking this outstanding football character to play for the Ohio Northern Polar Bears in the Fall of 2019. We know that he will do great things on the field and in the classroom! Wishing you all the best Colin and it has been a great honor to coach you!

Colin and his Dad Ryan O’Farrell

Luke Fisher: Wolverine For Life

When Academics Creates Athletic Excellence

It is a wonderful thing when the game of football creates opportunities because of academics and not the other way around. It is of little consequence how the opportunity arrives, just as long as there is a spot on the team and lifelong friendships ensue. It is in that locker room where the strongest relationships are formed and always last a lifetime. Through the tough days of training camp where character and toughness show themselves and the development of the human condition is advanced long past what every player can even fathom.

Luke Fisher & Shemy Schembechler

Luke Fisher does not come to Michigan as a highly sought out recruit that makes the rankings of the most elite players that will dawn the maize and blue. But make no mistake that he belongs on that very same team that they do and there are more reasons that one can count. We can start with a tenacious work ethic that extends to every aspect of his life as both a student and an athlete. This is where he thrives in the weight room, on the practice field, in the classroom and in his hometown of Plymouth as an unglorified offensive linemen.

Luke will be entering one of the very top engineering schools in the nation and will be wearing the uniform of the winningest college football program as well. Those of us that know him the best, especially his parents Mike and Pam, have fostered all the traits that will make Luke a success whatever he decides to do. It has been an honor and a complete privilege to work with this rare and unique talent that will contribute to the greatness of Michigan.

Ben Wierenga proves to be an elite multi-sport athlete for USA Rugby!

We always love to point out great accomplishments of the great players in our program but this one demands special mention!  Ben Wierenga is one of the most unique athletes where his skill set not only makes him an outstanding football player but now he has reached the pinnacle by making the Under-18 United States National Rugby Team!

We have always been proponents of multi-sport athletes as the diversification provides great value to develop more well rounded players on the gridiron!

How he manages two full time sports is nothing short of miraculous and should be revered by college football coaches across the country!  Take a look at the following interview to gain a good understanding how special this young man is!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mfwo2qiqd5vj4xi/BenInterview.mp4?dl=0

Best of luck Ben!  We know that you will succeed!

 

The Rivalry takes to the big stage on i- HeartRadio!

It was just over a year ago that we launched our first podcast celebrating what we know is the greatest rivalry in the history of college football.  Considering Coach Schembechler’s legacy as the son of the winningest coach in Michigan Football history, the reverence for the program at Ohio State speaks to the deep respect that both he and his Father had for Wayne Woodrow Hayes, another of the greatest coaches in the history college football.

This reverence captures what “The Greatest Rivalry” is all about and is exactly what brings us to the largest radio platform in the nation in iHeartMedia.  Being that iHeartMedia is the biggest media company in the United States, our show will be available not only throughout radio networks in Michigan and Ohio but also anywhere across the country.  Be sure to check us out here and follow us so that you will be able to listen to every show on a weekly basis.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/the-greatest-rivalry-29939534/

Joining Shemy Schembechler is former Ohio State great Dimitrious Stanley as they duke it out on the air with great analysis on all aspects of the Michigan/Ohio State series. Like Schembechler, Dimitrious carries with him the same respect for the Wolverines as his worthy adversary. We will invite all the great coaches, players and administrators on both sides that make this show unlike any other!

Tune in every week to be a part of it as this series is much more than just one game in late November!  Just like when Bo and Woody had emphasized that we will do something to prepare for this game every day of the year!

Special thanks to our partners in Columbus 610 WTVN and 105.7 The Zone as our platform continues to expand on the national stage!

https://www.facebook.com/TheRivalryClassic/

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https://1057thezone.iheart.com/featured/the-greatest-rivalry/

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Duty-Honor-Country- Spencer Jones Is On Board With West Point!

If there is one thing that is unequivocally true when it comes to football is the idea of production.  The predominant thought is that it only relates to on the field, and that could not be further from the truth! Production comes from all sorts sources and lead into progress in many ways.  There are great lessons to be learned when anyone can apply these into their daily life.

Spencer Jones has done nothing but take that production into everything that he does, from the classroom, to the practice field and all places in between.  Nevermind that every single game that we scouted over the last two years he consistently produced double digit tackles.  His nose and instincts to find the ball are what separates him from many in his class. The same is true for his outstanding work in the classroom where he carries a 4.0 GPA through his entire high school career.

When this happens, the likes of every every high level academic institution comes calling from the Ivy league as well as the most elite military colleges in the nation.  The idea that one of those schools was West Point speaks to the level of commitment that is required of those who are willing to take on the ultimate challenge, this is what Spencer Jones is all about.  Even though he has yet to lead his Vandegrift HS team into the 2018 season, he is ready mentally, physically and emotionally to represent our nations finest now that he is fully committed to the greatest military institution in the land, The United States Military Academy!

A special thanks to his parents Jeff and Michelle who are the most responsible for forming this exceptional student athlete as he prepares to make his mark!  Go Army! Beat Navy!

Colorado Here We Come! GES Lands Legendary Coach Reid Kahl!

We are so very fortunate at GES Advisory Company to attract the very best and brightest in the coaching community!  Today’s announcement is no different with the addition of one of the most renowned coaches in the state of Colorado!

Reid Kahl comes to the GES Team with an extensive football background. His father, Rick, was a highly successful high school coach in Fort Morgan, CO. His brother Kent was a high school All-American and fullback at the University of Iowa where he was Team MVP in 1994. He was also a scout for the San Fransisco 49ers.

After playing collegiately at the University of Northern Colorado, Coach Kahl began his coaching career under his father, serving in various capacities including QB and DB Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, and Offensive Coordinator. While coaching at Fort Morgan High School, The Mustangs won state championships in 1992 and 1999. They were also state runner-up in 2001 and made 12 state playoff appearances. During the stretch of 1998-2001, the Mustangs compiled a record of 50-4.

After a short stint at Coronado HS in Colorado Springs, in 2006 Coach Kahl was named the head coach at Wheat Ridge HS in Denver, CO. In his first year, Wheat Ridge went 13-1 and won the 4A state championship. He was named Colorado HS Coach Of the Year. In 2008, The Farmers capped off a 14-0 season and again won the Colorado 4A State Championship where Coach Kahl was named All Colorado Coach of The Year. In 2010, Wheat Ridge was the state runner-up, losing to a Christian McCaffrey -led Valor Christian team. The Farmers were also state Semi-finalists in 2010. In 2013, Coach Kahl was named a Top 5 coach in Colorado by USA Today. He finished his career at Wheat Ridge in 2013 with a record of 79-19, and 14-3 in state playoff games.

After moving back to Northeastern Colorado in 2014, Coach Kahl was the Head Coach at Brush High School in 2015 and 2016, where he led the Beetdiggers to the state quarterfinals in 2015. He has been a featured speaker at numerous football coaches clinics, and has also been invited to work several football camps including The University of Colorado, The University of Iowa, and Colorado State University, as well as The University of Wyoming.

Reid has 4 children. Kalen-24, Ryen-20, Hayden-7, and Landry-6.

The Very Best Of Toledo, Ohio Football Makes GES Even Better!

The march of the GES program continues to become the national standard as we add another stellar partner to our outstanding team.  Today we present Brent Musarelli who joins us from one of the great football towns in America of Toledo, OH!

Brent comes to the GES Team having a deep background in football coaching and recruiting.  Having served under a couple of the greatest coaches in Toledo football history in Gary Pinkel and Tom Amstutz.  Coach Pinkel is still the winningest  coach in Toledo history.  Having been on the staff from 1994-2001, Coach Musarelli served in a variety roles including  coaching the offensive line, assisting on special teams as well as coordinating scout teams.  He also spearheaded recruiting efforts in northwest Ohio and southeastern Michigan.

During his tenure in the program, the Rockets captured two MAC championships, three MAC West Division championships and appearances in the Las Vegas and Motor City bowls which turned in victories on both contests.  This also included three finishes in the top 25.

In addition to Brent’s role with GES, he also serves as a home mortgage consultant for Wells Fargo in the Toledo area in Ohio.

Former Syracuse Great Emerson Kilgore Advances GES to the East Coast!

Emerson Kilgore proudly joins the GES Team with a plethora of playing and coaching experience over the past 15 years. Kilgore is one of a small number of athletes in the mid 1990’s, from the state of Rhode Island, to earn a Division 1 scholarship. Kilgore accepted a scholarship offer to Syracuse University after playing High School Football at Pilgrim High school in Warwick RI. He started off as a Defensive Tackle, however was moved to Offensive Guard for his last 3 years with the Orangemen. Kilgore played in all games from 1998 to 2000, which included playing in the 1998 Orange Bowl and the 1999 Music City Bowl.

Kilgore graduated from Syracuse with a Bachelors of Science in Child and Family Studies. Once finished with the Orangemen in 2001, he played on teams like the New England Patriots, Hamilton Tigercats (CFL) and the Toronto Argonauts (CFL). Kilgore then landed a coaching job at Canisius College in Buffalo NY. At Canisius, he started as the Tight End Coach in 2001 then moved to the Defensive Line Coach in 2002. In addition, Kilgore entered Graduate school at Canisius and earned a Master’s of Science in Sports Administration. When Canisius cut the football program Kilgore decided to move back home to Rhode Island and continue his coaching career. He coached High School football with the Lasalle Academy Rams. Kilgore help coach these athletes to a Rhode Island Division 1 Superbowl berth in 2004 and 2005.

In 2006, Kilgore moved on to become a Defensive Coordinator at Sharon High School in Sharon Massachusetts. After a 1 year stint in Sharon, he moved on to coach at Bristol Plymouth Vocational High School in Taunton Massachusetts. Kilgore coached these players to the Massachusetts Vocational Superbowl in 2007. From here, Kilgore had an opportunity to play again with the New England Surge (CIFL) in Worcester Massachusetts. He was the Surges starting Offensive Lineman in 2007 and 2008. After the New England Surge folded and his playing days ended, Kilgore has worked in many football camps in the New England area. He currently is a partner in All Star Elite Football Academy https://www.allstarelitefootballacademy.com/ which runs camps in RI, MA and ME. His primary mission is to stress the importance of education, citizenship and to raise the level of Rhode Island High School football to the highest possible.

Bill Mallory- A King Amongst Coaches

‘LOCK YOUR JAW AND GO TO WORK!”  These are the words that embody one of the greatest coaching legacies in the history of the Big 10 conference but more importantly, these are the words that emanated from one of my fathers’ closest friends.  William Guy Mallory, known to many as the “Mal-Man” was representative of all the things that make college football great.  Bo Schembechler knew these attributes as well as anyone and could identify them from a mile away.  Honesty, Discipline, Integrity, Toughness and Loyalty were staples of the Mallory philosophy and permeated every football team he ever coached.  Those teams were always prepared and rarely beat themselves.

As a young NFL scout, it is important to understand how to appreciate players that come from a strong culture that is built by those who believe in their coach. My days going through the halls of Indiana Football was a consistent reminder of what it was like at my home town program in Ann Arbor, MI.  Michigan and Indiana were mirrors of each other with the types of people they produced.  It should come as no surprise what a simple transition it was for Mike, Doug and Curt to arrive from the Mallory household in Bloomington to the University of Michigan. While the transition would be simple,  make no mistake that it is still hard just as it should be. Bo loved each and every one of them because they brought with them the character that was necessary in the locker room. This was the character that created success not only for the team, but also long after they have their degrees.

Coach Mallory’s legacy is clearly endowed well into the future as his boys continue to perpetuate all the critical life lessons that he wove into their character.  God Bless you Coach Mallory, we will miss you and will never forget you.

GES Adds Outstanding Partner In Will Croom To The Team!

Will Croom joins GES’s staff as a partner!

Croom’s recent accomplishments include starting his business of 1st String Performance Football and Skill Development. There, he provides small group and one-on-one training for athletes through year-round skill development programs, in turn, helping numerous athletes earn football scholarships to universities. In addition to this, he works with Team Mass Elite 7v7 High School travel team where he connects promising high school football prospects within his vast national network of college scouting, national recruiting services and college coaches. In the Fall, he will serve as an assistant coach for the Middlesex School, which is a private High School in Concord, Massachusetts.

Croom played football for the University of West Georgia, and following his collegiate playing career, he signed a contract with the New England Surge AFL2 franchise before taking on his 10-year personal training and coaching career. He has also acted as the Wide receivers coach for Division III Worcester State University, Head Strength & Conditioning and Running Backs coach for Billerica Memorial High School.

We will be in attendance at the Northeast Showdown next month on April 21st and 22nd as we celebrate the launch of this outstanding partnership!