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intention of the group was to incorporate age/weight-structure,
minimum play rules and a child-centered philosophy into a program
that would help build character and self confidence. The goal was to encourage and inspire the players/cheerleaders to
continue with the sport through their teen years... and possibly
beyond.
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course, throughout that first year of planning there was talk of
someday finding a home for the program and building a
"Field of Dreams". Never did we
imagine such a perfect location, a perfect "HOME" for the Jaguars
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of the Jaguars program in '98 was difficult, but rewarding. While
our four sparsely-populated teams (100 football players,
67 cheerleaders) won no games, they grew and improved in so many ways.
The memory book is filled, not only with individual accomplishments−first
tackles, sacks and touchdowns but with TEAM achievements that far exceeded
anyone's expectations. |
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Since that first year
the Jaguar program has come a long way. With the merge of
programs with the YMCA of Cecil County in 2001 and thanks to their
generosity, the support of the Cecil County Department of Parks
and Recreation and many, many hours of volunteer labor, in
2002 we were able to put down roots and actually
build our "Field of Dreams". As we begin this 2005
season, rosters are filled with nearly 300 (twice as many) football players
and cheerleaders. Under strong new leadership and a highly
motivated family support system, the program has "renewed"
enthusiasm and promises to be competitive in every way. With such a bright and
encouraging outlook, we can be assured of continued Jaguar
Football and Cheerleading success!
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who built this program from the ground up. Special thanks to
Mark Steimer for his endless patience and his wisdom... and heartfelt
THANKS to all who donated their time, energy, funds, mechanical
equipment, parts, labor, blood, sweat and tears towards building our "Field
of Dreams" including but not limited to: |
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Tom & Therese Williams,
The Crouse Family,
The Trice Family,
The Kincaid Family,
The Cox Family,
The Baines Family,
Mike Troiani, Chris Bradley,
The Fowler Family,
The Goss Family,
The McCool Family,
Ed Herr,
The Webb Family,
George Patchell & the
Board of Directors of the
YMCA of Cecil County, Inc. |
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THE 1997 JAGUAR
"PLANNING COMMITTEE"
Deb Smith, Co-Chair
Roland Weeden, Co-Chair
Mark Steimer, VP Football Operations
Mart Lukk, VP Football Operations
Deb Steimer, Director of Cheerleading
Lauren Fuhrman, Recording Secretary
Vanessa Foskey, Treasurer |
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1998 JAGUAR
FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF
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Wayne Bruhn, HC 6-8 Football
Jim Trice
Shawn Colvin
Bill Taylor (Bless his soul!)
Ed Herr
Steve Haines
Joe Devine
Rich Hawkins
Mike Gasdia
Mark Steimer, HC 10-12 Football
Joe Buchanan
Jim Smith
Rick Potts
Mike Troiani |
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1998 JAGUAR CHEERLEADING
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Vanessa Foskey, HC 6-8 Cheerleading
Kim Mackie, Asst Coach
Docia McCool, HC 9-11 Cheerleading
Terrie Stike, Asst Coach
Heather Crouse, Asst Coach
Sherry Crouse, HC 10-12 Cheerleading
Sandy Hawkins, Asst Coach
Lyndie Taylor, HC 11-13 Cheerleading
Lori Seiverd, Asst Coach
Marsha Powers, Asst Coach |
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| Congratulations Jaguars on NINE
seasons of success and best wishes for many, many more!
– Debbie (Ms Deb) Smith |
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| *White Shoes &
Friends" Youth Football Camp featured the talents of Coach Billy
"White Shoes" Johnson, Conway Hayman, Al Johnson, Sol
Brannon, Ernie McCook, Jeff Braxton, Steve Dent to name a few! |
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