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Welcome:
Welcome to the 2008 Salesianum Golf season. Hopefully, you are already prepared for the 2008 golf season. Tryouts can begin on Monday March 3rd; weather permitting and golf course availability, so please be ready to begin on that day. You must have your physical form in to tryout, no exceptions. Make sure you have your clubs, appropriate attire, and transportation on your tryout days because the schools van space is limited.
Who:
All serious competitive golf players can tryout for the team. The golf program is VARSITY TEAM only, there are no JV or Freshman teams/programs in the DIAA and it is highly recommended that only those who are qualified tryout because there is limited golf course availability and daylight. A qualified player typically plays golf 8-9 months out of the year, plays in golf tournaments against other junior golfers, understands difference between match play and stroke play and can shoot under 43 for 9 holes and under 86 for 18 holes. The Salesianum Golf Program is one of the best in Delaware and our players are of the highest level with starters averaging under 80 and reserves averaging under 85.
Tryouts:
For those players who have decided that they are qualified; tryouts will consist of two phases:
Phase 1: all new golf team candidates will play 9 holes and must shoot 45 or under to continue on into the next phases
Phase 2: new golfers who make the cut and the returning varsity players from last year will then play 2-3 nine-hole rounds (or more if weather, course availability and daylight permits) to determine the team members, a weighted golf average will be used to help me decide on the team members. The varsity golf team will consist of 10 – 12 golfers and the starting team will be picked by me based on a weighted average and experience.
Where:
Tryouts normally take place at Rock Manor Golf Course, but the Rock is under reconstruction until late in the 2008 season. Last year we had tryouts at Cavaliers Country Club, Fieldstone Golf Club and Three Little Bakers and this year we hope to use all of those courses again. It is usually cold, windy and course conditions are not easy – so be prepared. All golfers end up with difficult playing conditions but that will not be an excuse for poor performance. Golf clubs can be left in the locker room in a locker if they fit or they can be brought down to my classroom for storage the morning of your tryout. It also will help if YOU or YOUR PARENTS can pick you up after school and drive you to the course for tryouts because the school van has limited seating. I will give directions to any student/parent who needs them. Upper classman who drive will be permitted to drive to tryouts.
Salesianum Golf will compete and WIN at the highest level, will take great lengths to uphold the integrity and gentleman like nature of the game of golf, and will take responsibility of upholding the virtues of St. Francis De Sales athletically, academically, and personally.
As A Salesianum graduate, avid golfer, educator, and golf coach, it is my duty to foster growth and maturity to all team members, to maintain the highest level of competition, to continue the winning traditions of the golf program, and to insure that the best atmosphere exists to accomplish team and individual goals. I AM NOT A TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SO I WILL LEAVE GIVING LESSONS TO GOLF PROFESSIONALS. I will, however, do my best to improve each and every player on some level that participates in this program. I will also create inter-squad matches to increase pressure and match conditions. I will also implement a structured practice schedule to include specific target areas of improvement: long game, short game, and putting. I will also address, as needed, course management, club management, stroke or match play strategies and attitude adjustments.
1. 2008 Delaware State Champions
2. 2008 non-conference conference champions
3. win 90% of individual matches during match play
4. win ALL best ball points during match play
5. place 3-4 golfers in the top 10 at states & qualify at least 5 golfers for 2nd day
6. eliminate 3 puts and double bogies in conference & state tourneys
7. use all players in at least 2 matches this season depending on #
8. devote equal practice time to study time
9. win with humility and EARN respect of our competition
10. Allow our play to do the talking for us and not the internet
These goals will be addressed on a one on one basis once the team is completed
1. Anyone not acting in a Salesian manner will be suspended and/or dismissed from the team at the discretion of the Coach
2. Anyone not using proper golf etiquette or disobeying course rules or workers will be suspended and/or dismissed at the discretion of the Coach
3. Foul language will result in a verbal reprimand, suspension from team and finally a dismissal from the team (3 strikes and your out)
4. Any use of Tobacco Products, cigarettes, chew, dip, or cigars, etc. will automatically be suspended and then dismissed for a 2nd offense
5. Any player involved with the consumption, transportation, purchase or possession of any alcohol at any time and anywhere will be suspended and/or dismissed at the discretion of the coach.
6. All internet communications, i.e. lofty golf or depreps chat rooms, must be positive, respectful and non-confrontational.
7. Scoring will be kept by each foursome, any miscalculations of an individuals score must be dealt with immediately before teeing off of the next hole, once the score card is handed in then it is official and final *It’s up to each player to be honest & accurate *
COACH DEVER
DIRECTIONS TO CAVALIER COUNTRY CLUB
Thank you all for trying out this year for the team. In looking at all the numbers, I decided to go with a weighted average to help decide team members. I used the following formula to evaluate all rounds played, it is fair and sheds light on effort and potential:
(last 2 rounds played avg X 1 + 4 round avg X 2 + low 2 round avg X 3) divided by 6
it was clear after looking at the weighted averages that it was very close for 6 out of 8 players with only a 1.83 difference between the top 6 while there was a minimum of a 3.33 difference between the next two players
congratulations to the following for earning a spot on the 2008 Salesianum Golf Team:
Adamovage
Long
Albertus
Cap
Hitchens
Fagan
check web site by end of weekend to see when we will get out next. If you have any questions about anything feel free to email me at pdever@salesianum.org . Thanks and have a happy, safe, enjoying Easter Break. Coach Dever
golf schedule week of March 31 to April 4
MONDAY: PRACTICE AT CAVALIER'S 3:15-3:30
TUESDAY: PRACTICE AT FIELDSTONE 3:00
WEDNESDAY: MATCH V. B-WINE AT CAVALIER'S AT 3:00 WITH 6TH DISMISSAL
THURSDAY: MATCH V. CR AT FIELDSTONE AT 3:00 DISMISSAL 6TH PERIOD
FRIDAY: BRIEF MEETING IN B083 AT 2:40
TEAM BAGS ARE IN:
THEY ARE $160 OR SO AND I COLLECT MONEY STARTING ASAS (CHECK TO PATRICK DEVER)
THANKS!
COACH DEVER
LINE UP FOR NEXT FEW MATCHES:
TUESDAY CONCORD AT PORKY'S 6TH DISMISSAL:
TEMPLE, MATTHIAS, DIELEUTERIO, BASCIANI, DEJULIIS, TAGLIONE
NO TEAM PRACTICE MONDAY
MR. HALEY WILL TAKE THE HELM FOR CONCORD & I'LL BE THERE BY THE END
WE WILL DISCUSS REST OF WEEK AFTER MATCH ON TUESDAY
