Jets Football Club

John Kane is the leagues best Line coach. Jim Gutschall is a highly successful offensive coordinator. As is the case with most Jets coaches they are non-parents. Kane and Gutschall not only played at Nebraska but have developed numerous players who have moved on to highly successful High School and Collge careers.

Several Jets attended Camps at St. Pius X and Park Hill South High Schools. During the week, Pius Coach Rick Byers commented, "we've had many Jets in our High School program and they come to us as well trained players. The Jets are one of the best teams in the area." The camps emphasized fundamentals, tested the players for speed and agility and offered a lot of fun time for "razzle dazzle" and 7 on 7 competition. CONGRATULATIONS to Jimmy Summers for winning the PHS 5th and 6th Punt, Pass and Kick contest! BE SURE TO CHECK THE ALBUM FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMPS.

The Jets Club is known for its outstanding conditioning program. Top fitness is critical to any safe Football program. PROSPECTIVE PLAYERS AND PARENTS SHOULD BE SUSPECT OF ANY TEAM THAT DOES NOT EMPHASIZE A LOT OF CONDITIONING WORK. Being in top shape allows the youth player to play harder while adapting to the mental aspects of the game. This is important in developing a player to move on to a higher level. Another advantage is how the Jets fitness program conditions its players for other sports. Transitioning into Basketball, Wrestling and Baseball after the Football season, is aided tremendously by the great shape the kids are in. Larger boys find that the conditioning system slims them down and increases their speed. Jets players are in incredible shape at the end of the season when championships are decided. Staying in great shape and winning trophy's is a great combination!

Through its various fundraising efforts, the organization can afford to continuosly update and replace helmets and shoulder pads. In 2002 and 2003 the team added new hemets identical to those worn by major colleges and NFL Teams. Having experienced coaches who have played at the sports highest college and professional levels assures that equipment is fitted properly and maintained continuosly. Jets players work very hard and deserve the best equipment available.

NEWS FROM THE 2000 SEASON The organizations goal of preparing youth players for High School competition succeeds again. The large number of selections is a tribute to the team's mission of being "Football School", and these players are at the head of the class! 2000 All Metro 1st Team Offense: Nick Boyd, OL, Rockhurst Defense: Kevin Kane, LB, Rockhurst Defense: Jerin Higdon, DL, Park Hill South 2000 All Metro 2nd Team Offense: Zach Sherman, RB, Platte County Offense: Mark Freitz, OL, North Kansas City Defense: Henry Talley, DB, Park Hill South 2000 All Metro Honorable Mention Defense: Mat Kunkle, DL, Park Hill Defense: Jimmy Adams, DB, Park Hill Coach Of the Year - Class 3A Jets Dad, Chip Sherman - Platte County