DERBY RED RAIDERS
ABOUT THE TEAMClass/Division: M / NVL Brass
Head coach: George French (2nd year, 5-5)
2010 record: 5-5 (5-1 Copper)
Playoff result: N/A
Returning starters: 6
Players to watch: Ray Kreiger, Sr., QB/DB; Jacob Tomczak, Sr., WR/DB; Brian Dobek, Sr., WR/LB; Luis Casco, Sr., FB/LB; Tim Adanti, Sr., WR/DE; Colin Haydu, Sr., OL/DL; Matt Nicoleri, Jr., RB/LB; Dillon McMahon, Jr., WR/DB; Justin Olenoski, Jr., RB/DB; David Aheam, Jr., OL/DL.
COACH'S CORNER
NVL Football: What makes this year’s team different than last year’s?
Coach French: “Experience. We are in year two and the kids have a better understanding of what our expectations are on and off the field. Last year you could see progress with each game. The players, as well as coaches, got more comfortable with what we were doing and it showed each week. Year two should see a significant upgrade to what we were doing last year.”
The Red Raiders will succeed if...: “we play stronger defense. Last year, we played very well in games offensively but the defense was inconsistent. This year if the defense steps up and plays stronger, we should have enough ammo to win more games.”
NVL Football: What is the biggest asset you have on the team?
Coach French: "Team speed. We are much faster and more explosive than we have been in the past. We have kids who run well with the football in their hands and that we have kids who can run to the ball carrier to make a play. We could be a lot of fun to watch.”
