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Showing posts with label athletics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label athletics. Show all posts
Monday, December 4, 2017
MIAA Opioid Abuse Prevention Conference, December 13, 2017
Thursday, November 23, 2017
FHS alumni still busy in collegiate athletics
HockomockSports put together the Campus Report for the fall season of 2017. Several FHS alumni were mentioned for their respective athletic accomplishments:
Read the full details here
https://hockomocksports.com/the-campus-report-looking-back-at-fall-2017/
Quintin McDermott, Alexis Stowell, Victoria Stowell, Allison Burke, Nicole Ellin, Meghan Dieterle, Maddie Bressler, Taylor Cogliano, Dani Lonati, Sammy Rondeau, and Joe Kalil.
Read the full details here
https://hockomocksports.com/the-campus-report-looking-back-at-fall-2017/
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| FHS alumni still busy in collegiate athletics |
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Franklin Public Schools; Letter to Athletes and Families on School Turf Field Status
Dear Student-Athletes and Families,
We are writing to provide an informative update on the status of the high school running track and turf fields at Pisini and Beaver Pond Fields, which have been undergoing renovations.
We share your frustration and concern about the delay of the project and the impact on our student-athletes. Although a new turf field has been installed, the field can not be used until the new track is complete. Although a significant amount of time has been spent by both school and town personnel planning appropriate timelines for renovation, there has been an unforeseen delay with the subcontractor who installs the track. The work began last week and is estimated to last approximately two weeks. They can not install in the rain, and each day of rain causes a further delay.
The project’s completion date, at the moment, is estimated to be September 20th, depending on the weather. As such, we have been working to relocate the first two home football games of the season. The September 8th game versus Stoughton is scheduled for Randolph High School. The September 15th game versus Milford is scheduled to be played at Milford High School. We are also developing contingency plans should rain delay the project further, impacting the September 22nd football game. All field hockey games originally scheduled at Beaver Pond Field have been moved to the New Turf Field, which is located near the front parking lot on the high school campus. The boys and girls varsity soccer games that were originally scheduled for Pisini Field have either been rescheduled or moved to the New Turf Field as well. Many of the sub-varsity games originally scheduled on the New Turf Field have been rescheduled or moved to the new Upper Grass Field, which is located near the new baseball and softball fields on campus.
We have been receiving daily updates from our municipal colleagues; they are applying pressure on the subcontractor through a daily fine for each day that the project is delayed and we are documenting the impact of additional transportation costs and lost athletic event revenue, which we anticipate recouping from the subcontractor. We know, however, that this does little to mitigate the impact on our athletic teams. We recognize that and express our sincere regret over the situation.
We want to compliment the student-athletes and coaches for remaining positive, flexible, understanding and resourceful throughout these first few weeks of the new fall season. We will keep you informed should any new information become available.
Sincerely,
Sara E. Ahern, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Paul Peri, Principal, Franklin High School
Tom Angelo, Athletic Director, Franklin High School
A PDF copy of the letter can be found and downloaded from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0dXU3dqeFdUN3VQMTFBWTVvbGpoR1FJaEtn/view?usp=sharing
We are writing to provide an informative update on the status of the high school running track and turf fields at Pisini and Beaver Pond Fields, which have been undergoing renovations.
We share your frustration and concern about the delay of the project and the impact on our student-athletes. Although a new turf field has been installed, the field can not be used until the new track is complete. Although a significant amount of time has been spent by both school and town personnel planning appropriate timelines for renovation, there has been an unforeseen delay with the subcontractor who installs the track. The work began last week and is estimated to last approximately two weeks. They can not install in the rain, and each day of rain causes a further delay.
The project’s completion date, at the moment, is estimated to be September 20th, depending on the weather. As such, we have been working to relocate the first two home football games of the season. The September 8th game versus Stoughton is scheduled for Randolph High School. The September 15th game versus Milford is scheduled to be played at Milford High School. We are also developing contingency plans should rain delay the project further, impacting the September 22nd football game. All field hockey games originally scheduled at Beaver Pond Field have been moved to the New Turf Field, which is located near the front parking lot on the high school campus. The boys and girls varsity soccer games that were originally scheduled for Pisini Field have either been rescheduled or moved to the New Turf Field as well. Many of the sub-varsity games originally scheduled on the New Turf Field have been rescheduled or moved to the new Upper Grass Field, which is located near the new baseball and softball fields on campus.
We have been receiving daily updates from our municipal colleagues; they are applying pressure on the subcontractor through a daily fine for each day that the project is delayed and we are documenting the impact of additional transportation costs and lost athletic event revenue, which we anticipate recouping from the subcontractor. We know, however, that this does little to mitigate the impact on our athletic teams. We recognize that and express our sincere regret over the situation.
We want to compliment the student-athletes and coaches for remaining positive, flexible, understanding and resourceful throughout these first few weeks of the new fall season. We will keep you informed should any new information become available.
Sincerely,
Sara E. Ahern, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Paul Peri, Principal, Franklin High School
Tom Angelo, Athletic Director, Franklin High School
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| Friday morning photo of the Pisini Field track |
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| Friday morning photo of Beaver St turf field |
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0dXU3dqeFdUN3VQMTFBWTVvbGpoR1FJaEtn/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Franklin High School - Summer 2017 Strength and Conditioning
Building Better Athletes
Mission:
The mission of the 2017 Summer Strength and Conditioning program is to create and develop a strong work ethic among our student athletes; through proper running mechanics, lifting form and technique athletes will maximize performance on the court, field and ice. Strength and Conditioning will instill and build upon self confidence not only in body but also in mind. Dedication to this program creates a culture of what it means to be a Panther.
High School Strength and Conditioning
Athletics are becoming increasingly competitive at all levels. Athletes who are stronger, run faster, move quicker and jump higher have the competitive advantage over others. The Franklin High School Strength and Conditioning Program will optimize your athletic ability, maximize performance, and reduce the potential risk for injury. The comprehensive summer training program will build self-confidence, increase muscular strength and endurance, enhance explosive power, and improve flexibility, speed and agility.
Every student enrolled in this program is guaranteed to get stronger, faster, & quicker! All participants will learn proper running mechanics (arm action, first step quickness, foot speed and agility) and be engaged in level appropriate strength training (powerlifting & Olympic lifting). Every session will include a dynamic warm-up, speed, quickness and agility drills, injury prevention exercises, core training, and flexibility.
In addition to the general speed and conditioning workouts, athletes will learn how to apply their newfound movability into their sports. A portion of each session will teach the athletes how to apply these techniques on the court, field, or ice.
Middle School Strength and Conditioning (incoming grades 7&8)
Each training session will be devoted to an age appropriate workout that mirrors the High School Strength and Conditioning Program. All participants will learn proper running mechanics (arm action, first step quickness, foot speed and agility) and be engaged in age appropriate strength training & plyometric training. Every session will include a dynamic warm-up, speed, quickness and agility drills, injury prevention exercises, core training, and flexibility.
Middle School Fitness and Games (incoming grades 5-7)
The middle school fitness and games program will focus on overall fitness, speed and agility training. The first half of each session will be devoted to an age appropriate workout (a combination of body weight exercises, fitness, core work, flexibility and learning proper running mechanics). The second half of each session will involve team games that require a high level of physical activity that balance fitness and fun.
Registration and Cost
The cost of all Strength and Conditioning sessions for the summer of 2017 is:
Early registration and payment fee (Registration and payment must be received before June 19th) $150
Late registration (Registration and/or payment received on or after June 19th) $165
*T-Shirt Option - If you would like to purchase a T-Shirt for 2017 Summer Strength and Conditioning be sure to check the box on FamilyID and include your size. The cost is an additional $15
Please complete the on-line registration before making payment. You can register on-line @ familyid.com/programs/franklin
Payment can be made electronically via Unibank, or checks may be made payable to Town of Franklin.
Checks can be brought to Athletics office or mailed to:
Franklin High School
℅ Athletics Department
218 Oak St.
Franklin MA, 02038
℅ Athletics Department
218 Oak St.
Franklin MA, 02038
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| early morning sunrise at FHS |
What To Bring
All participants will be expected to wear the proper athletic clothing (shorts and tee shirt) and the appropriate athletic footwear.
Participants must also bring a water bottle for refilling during the program. Keeping well hydrated is essential for staying healthy on hot days. There will be a water cooler for refilling bottles available at all program.
No concessions will be sold during program.
The program is not responsible for the valuables (wallets, cell phones) of participants.
Schedule
All programs run Monday –Thursday from June 26th – August 17th (July 4th and 5th will be OFF)
All high school sessions are restricted to students attending Franklin Public Schools.
High School sessions are denoted with an *.
Each high school session is targeted at a specific sport. Franklin High School students entering grades 10-12 can attend any of the first 3 workouts if there are scheduling conflicts. Incoming 9th grade boys are MUST attend the 11:00-12:30 session.
Early Bird *
Football
Boys entering grades 10-12
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6:30AM-8:00AM
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Incoming 9th Grade Boys *
All Sports (except Freshman Football)
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11:00AM-12:30PM
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Sleep In *
All other Boys Sports grades 10-12 and Freshman Football (This is a change from 2016)
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8:00AM-9:30AM
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Middle School Strength and Conditioning for Boys
Boys entering grades 7&8
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11:00AM-12:30PM
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For The Girls *
All girls sports and Sports
Girls entering grades 9-12
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9:30AM-11:00AM
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Middle School Fitness and Games
Overall fitness and games
Boys and Girls entering grades 5-7
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12:30PM-2:00PM
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Middle School Strength and Conditioning for Girls
Girls entering grades 7&8
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9:30AM-11:00AM
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Below is the link for athletes to sign up:
Click here to sign up via Family ID Link
Director of Strength and Conditioning - Matthew McLaughlin M.S. Strength and Conditioning Bridgewater St. University; CSCS, USAW
Matt has 7 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach at Wheaton College, Bridgewater State University, United States Olympic training center, Attack Athletics, and Athletic Based Training. Matt has worked with athletes from the elementary, middle and high school level as well as DI-III colleges, and professionals. Matt has also spent 2 years prior to coming to FHS working under former director Liane Blyn.
Matt was a 4 year college basketball player at Bridgewater State University, where he helped lead his team to their first ever trip to the DIII NCAA tournament "Sweet 16" round. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science he went back to BSU for his Masters in Strength & Conditioning, and began competing in Olympic weightlifting. He competed in the collegiate nationals 2 years in a row (2011-2012) in Shreveport Louisiana. He currently trains with Co-Director Mike Masto in hopes to compete once again!
Matt has put together programs tailored to each specific sport and level of ability for each athlete, allowing them to maximize their time at workouts. To prepare these workouts for 7 sessions and each individual sport, Matt will spend at least an additional 14 hours a week in prep. He will be responsible for modifications in program design due to injured athletes, or any limitations that may arise. Matt will run the teaching component of our staff orientation training to ensure all coaches are using effective methods of instruction.
Director of Administration - Michael Masto M.S. Physical Education, Teacher Education West Virginia University; M.S. Athletic Administration, Endicott College
Mr. Masto is entering his 8th year in Franklin Public Schools and has served in numerous roles related to this program's success. The most pertinent, is his role with the summer Strength and Conditioning program. Since the start of this program in 2013, Mike has served as an Assistant Coach to Liane Blyn since the program started, and aided Liane as the program jumped from 150 participants in 2013, to 613 in 2016!. Mike has served as a Coach of numerous Sports here at Franklin High School including: Swimming and Diving, Football, Lacrosse and Basketball.
Mike has his masters in Athletic Administration and will be primarily responsible for the organization of the program. His focus is the athlete, and whatever it takes to help that athlete succeed. Should there be any questions regarding Strength and Conditioning you can reach Mike at, mastom@franklinps.net
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Real time Reporting: District Current Needs
coordinator for social emotional learning
STEM coordinator for pre-K to 12 levels
a district of this size would have layers of curriculum people, we don't have an entire layer that others have
department heads currently teaching 2-3 classes, other districts usually teach only one so the time can be spent on curriculum development
need a technology support person full time, currently share with the Town and the needs can not be met
1 digital integration specialist at the high school, technical support for each school but that is limited
approx 1,000 special education students in the district. approx 17% of the population
professional development adds days to the school year and is rather expensive
extend school year for teachers to not affect the 180 day requirement
adds approx $200K per day
looking at about $400K to add the line item for textbooks and Chrome books to the budget; currently using capital budget process for this recurring expense
school fees are one item they would like to do away with.
(school fees are one reason why I got started doing this reporting. The fees came in and then went up and up. I went to meetings to find out why and try and make sense of it.)
advertising on the buses? we don't own the buses so it would not be possible to generate revenue that way
(left off at 8:00 for a work meeting; returned to meeting at 9 PM)
Friday, February 10, 2017
FHS graduates continue athletic endeavors in college
Hockomock Sports does a good job with the Campus Report, a summary of the Hockomock graduates continuing their athletic careers in college.
The FHS graduates mentioned in this edition include
Read the full article online
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-campus-report-winter-2017-update/
The FHS graduates mentioned in this edition include
- Sam Bohmiller
- Ryan Spillane
- Kaitlyn Spillane
- Austen Sholudko
- Lexi Martin
- Chris Rodgers
Read the full article online
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-campus-report-winter-2017-update/
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| HockomockSports.com The Campus Report |
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Real Time Reporting: FHS Athletics update
Tuned into the School Committee late. Time enough to catch the update on FHS athletics by new athletic Director Tom Angelo.
2. Guests/Presentations
b. FHS Athletics Update – Tom Angelo
6 basketball teams: varsity, junior varsity and freshman each for boys and girls.
moving many items to online, including online ticket sales
big Twitter user (as you have seen as I have shared)
"Franklin is lucky to have 3 turf fields"
gym floor being re-done during the summer, there were issues with the original install this is being done by the builder at no cost to Franklin
Turf Fields being replaced as part of the Town facilities planning, they have been putting funds aside for several years in anticipation of the replacements.
will have need for additional coaches to help manage the proper numbers (athletes to coach ratio)
there are non-cut sports during most seasons
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-jan_23.html
2. Guests/Presentations
b. FHS Athletics Update – Tom Angelo
6 basketball teams: varsity, junior varsity and freshman each for boys and girls.
FHS athletic director Tom Angelo providing an update on athletics to School Committee #schcom0124 pic.twitter.com/uYXnqU7kMR— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 25, 2017
moving many items to online, including online ticket sales
big Twitter user (as you have seen as I have shared)
"Franklin is lucky to have 3 turf fields"
gym floor being re-done during the summer, there were issues with the original install this is being done by the builder at no cost to Franklin
Turf Fields being replaced as part of the Town facilities planning, they have been putting funds aside for several years in anticipation of the replacements.
Athletic program 1/3 covered by funds, 2/3s covered by fees. Still in budget process and no decisions made yet. #schcom0124 pic.twitter.com/Qxi7ERohul— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 25, 2017
MIAA app touted tonight— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 25, 2017
Great way to get schedules for all the FHS sports teams#schcom0124 pic.twitter.com/JHbWwSilOo
will have need for additional coaches to help manage the proper numbers (athletes to coach ratio)
there are non-cut sports during most seasons
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| https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/824045257390260227 |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-jan_23.html
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Four FHS student athletes signed letters of intent
Four FHS student athletes signed letters of intent on Monday to continue their studies and athletics in college. The signings were acknowledged via Twitter and recaptured here.
To follow all of Franklin on Twitter, I am continually updating this listing
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/all-franklin
If you see a Twitter account that is missing from this list, please let me know
- Ryan Hodgekins - Baseball. Will attend Stonehill in the fall.
- Grace McDermott - Lacrosse. Will attend Assumption in the fall.
- Dana Lewandowski - Lacrosse. Will attend Bentley in the fall.
- Caroline Lounsbury - Lacrosse. Will attend Franklin Pierce in the fall
Congrats to Ryan, Dana, Caroline and Grace. Proud Panthers on signing day! #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/0bxPmYLblf— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Ryan Hodgekins - Baseball. Will attend Stonehill in the fall. pic.twitter.com/dKHbH0pwNL— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Grace McDermott - Lacrosse. Will attend Assumption in the fall. pic.twitter.com/SJ1cfFxv80— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Dana Lewandowski - Lacrosse. Will attend Bentley in the fall. pic.twitter.com/oHG00Fq9kx— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
Caroline Lounsbury - Lacrosse. Will attend Franklin Pierce in the fall. pic.twitter.com/oSzvz7jlTY— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) November 14, 2016
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| FHS Panthers |
To follow all of Franklin on Twitter, I am continually updating this listing
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/all-franklin
If you see a Twitter account that is missing from this list, please let me know
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
In the News: no sales tax holiday, MA Olympians to RIO
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160718/lawmakers-rule-out-summer-sales-tax-holiday
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160715/meet-11-massachusetts-athletes-who-will-compete-in-rio-2016-olympics
"Shoppers in Massachusetts can forget about saving a few dollars on that new television or furniture set.
Legislative leaders say there will be no sales tax holiday in the Bay State this summer.
Senate President Stan Rosenberg and House Speaker Robert DeLeo blame the state's tenuous fiscal situation, which has prompted belt-tightening throughout state government."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160718/lawmakers-rule-out-summer-sales-tax-holiday
"This August, the world will gather once more to watch as some of the greatest athletes from all over the world come together to compete in the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Massachusetts boasts 11 Olympians on Team USA - including a Paralympian - plus a torch-bearer who have called this state home at one time or another.
Meet the athletes below and check out coverage of some of the Wicked Local athletes we’ve followed through the years. Find all the athletes’ full profiles at TeamUSA.org!"
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160715/meet-11-massachusetts-athletes-who-will-compete-in-rio-2016-olympics
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| Team USA |
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Tom Angelo: new Athletic Director for Franklin High School
"Franklin High School has hired Tom Angelo as its new Athletic Director, new FHS Principal Paul Peri confirmed to HockomockSports.com. Angelo replaces Brad Sidwell, who stepped down following the conclusion of the school year after 15 years in the role.
Angelo has coached a variety of sports at various levels, including baseball, soccer, football, softball, basketball and tennis. He has two years of experience as an AD, with previous stops at Somerset-Berkley and Plymouth North. Angelo served as Athletic Director at SB during the 2014-2015 school year and spent this past school year as AD at Plymouth North."
Continue reading the article online
http://hockomocksports.com/franklin-hires-tom-angelo-new-athletic-director/
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| Franklin High School on a rainy day |
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
FHS Alumni still busy on the athletic fields
When high school athletes move on to college, it can be hard to keep track of them other than through the family connection. Hockomock Sports has their radar working big time to publish at least weekly a round up of sports action with former Hockomock League players.
Franklin alumni mentioned in this edition
Take a look at the recent edition of the Campus Report
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| FHS Panthers |
- Colton Cardinal
- Brandon Eccher
- Joe Kalil
- Kristi Kirshe
- Shay Feeley
- Alicia Wilde
- Samantha Rondeau
Take a look at the recent edition of the Campus Report
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Student head Injuries and Concussions
The presentation scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012
FPS_Student Head Injuries and Concussions_20120207
The draft policy and procedures document for student head injuries and concussions
FPS_Draft Concussion Policy Procedure Appendices_20120207
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html
FPS_Student Head Injuries and Concussions_20120207
The draft policy and procedures document for student head injuries and concussions
FPS_Draft Concussion Policy Procedure Appendices_20120207
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html
Friday, August 19, 2011
"right back into the swing of things"
"As a coach you have a good understanding of what coaches have to do and do not lose track of what it's like," said Sidwell.
There is much to do this time of year for any athletic director. For the AD-football coach dual role, preparation is the key for opening week.
"To be honest, from doing this awhile, you get used to the flow of how it works," said Sidwell. "You work during the summer prior to this so it's not just overwhelming. You meet with the (fall) coaches over the summer. And you need good maintenance people, which we do in Franklin, that will know what to do with the fields so we do not have a lot of problems and it's not an issue."
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/archive/x1510867605/Local-ADs-getting-ready-for-summer#ixzz1VQIRSpK7
Saturday, April 2, 2011
This man is not Blue in Franklin
Have you tried catching marshmallows with your mouth?
Matt Greene has and he really does catch them.
How does he do it?
Practice. Practice that comes with having performed in over 1,000 shows with the Blue Man Group in Boston.
How did you do more than 1,000 shows?
In Boston currently there are five guys rotating through the three positions for each show. Each role/character has different business to conduct. The roles are structured more jazz-like playing riffs off each other than following a script word for word. There is also a three man band that is highly integrated with the Blue Men. The band also rotates through their positions. So with six different personalities in each show, no two shows are exactly alike. Business needs to be accomplished but exactly how we get there is open to interpretation. That is what makes it interesting. If you had to do every show, the same thing, exactly the same way, every night, it would get tiring very quickly.
Where did the Blue Man group start?
They started in New York. Boston’s group was the first outside of NYC. They wanted to ask the question: could it exist and survive outside NYC? It could and has so well that the Blue Man show has also expanded to other cities: Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, and internationally in Berlin and Tokyo.
How does the show work?
You play within some structure. The music is still as much fun to play today as it was five years ago. You get your schedule at the beginning of the week and you know which role you are going to be for each show. You can go several weeks without having the same line up. The personality within the group plays as much importance as the role. The group thrives on a certain vibe. The drummer could be waiting for you to set this up. If you don’t go, then the other musicians are waiting for you, and him. They need to find each other. So you learn to recognize when to step outside the box, when to stay within. After each show there is a recap, the group discusses ‘how did that work?’ It is not judgemental. Valid feedback is required to foster the collaboration within the group. The vibe is key.
How do you train?
A new person comes to the group with about 6-8 weeks of training in NYC. We teach them how to come in here. It’s not formalized. It is more apprentice/master with doing and showing; this is how they learn. Then they figure out later when to vary. Some of this workout is done in the rehearsals. Amongst all the play, there is still a lot of technical things that you just have to get right. It may look like it but we are not really running around making everything up. You need to master your business first. Then you can think about your character and how it should react.
What is the show about?
I never answer that. It is different for everyone. It can’t be summed up. It is something that has to be experienced. Which is why it has been staying around for so long.
So how does a Blue Man come to live in Franklin?
He wanted more space than he could have in Brookline. Aubrey and I had been looking for awhile. As nice and convenient as Brookline was, we started looking around. We wanted a yard for the dog, room to raise a family. We heard great things about Franklin. We heard about the top 10 lists. The distance concerned me because I needed to commute into Boston. Sometimes I take the train which is really convenient. I can walk to it. It gets me there earlier than I want to but it takes me home almost exactly when I need to. And then I can also drive and get there at the last minute. So I mix it up.
Aubrey’s photography business can still serve Boston. She can also get down into Rhode Island so it works out very well for us. The commute is not as scary as I thought it might be so we’ll be here for a while.
What keeps you busy when you are not a Blue Man?
I am a strength and conditioning coach. I also write a blog, where I share information on proper training techniques, which I guess is how you found me.
Yes, I found Aubrey’s photography page and from hers, found yours.
Franklin, MA
Matt Greene has and he really does catch them.
How does he do it?
Practice. Practice that comes with having performed in over 1,000 shows with the Blue Man Group in Boston.
How did you do more than 1,000 shows?
In Boston currently there are five guys rotating through the three positions for each show. Each role/character has different business to conduct. The roles are structured more jazz-like playing riffs off each other than following a script word for word. There is also a three man band that is highly integrated with the Blue Men. The band also rotates through their positions. So with six different personalities in each show, no two shows are exactly alike. Business needs to be accomplished but exactly how we get there is open to interpretation. That is what makes it interesting. If you had to do every show, the same thing, exactly the same way, every night, it would get tiring very quickly.
Where did the Blue Man group start?
They started in New York. Boston’s group was the first outside of NYC. They wanted to ask the question: could it exist and survive outside NYC? It could and has so well that the Blue Man show has also expanded to other cities: Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, and internationally in Berlin and Tokyo.
How does the show work?
You play within some structure. The music is still as much fun to play today as it was five years ago. You get your schedule at the beginning of the week and you know which role you are going to be for each show. You can go several weeks without having the same line up. The personality within the group plays as much importance as the role. The group thrives on a certain vibe. The drummer could be waiting for you to set this up. If you don’t go, then the other musicians are waiting for you, and him. They need to find each other. So you learn to recognize when to step outside the box, when to stay within. After each show there is a recap, the group discusses ‘how did that work?’ It is not judgemental. Valid feedback is required to foster the collaboration within the group. The vibe is key.
How do you train?
A new person comes to the group with about 6-8 weeks of training in NYC. We teach them how to come in here. It’s not formalized. It is more apprentice/master with doing and showing; this is how they learn. Then they figure out later when to vary. Some of this workout is done in the rehearsals. Amongst all the play, there is still a lot of technical things that you just have to get right. It may look like it but we are not really running around making everything up. You need to master your business first. Then you can think about your character and how it should react.
What is the show about?
I never answer that. It is different for everyone. It can’t be summed up. It is something that has to be experienced. Which is why it has been staying around for so long.
So how does a Blue Man come to live in Franklin?
He wanted more space than he could have in Brookline. Aubrey and I had been looking for awhile. As nice and convenient as Brookline was, we started looking around. We wanted a yard for the dog, room to raise a family. We heard great things about Franklin. We heard about the top 10 lists. The distance concerned me because I needed to commute into Boston. Sometimes I take the train which is really convenient. I can walk to it. It gets me there earlier than I want to but it takes me home almost exactly when I need to. And then I can also drive and get there at the last minute. So I mix it up.
Aubrey’s photography business can still serve Boston. She can also get down into Rhode Island so it works out very well for us. The commute is not as scary as I thought it might be so we’ll be here for a while.
What keeps you busy when you are not a Blue Man?
I am a strength and conditioning coach. I also write a blog, where I share information on proper training techniques, which I guess is how you found me.
Yes, I found Aubrey’s photography page and from hers, found yours.
Matt’s website: http://greenestrengthandfitness.blogspot.com/
Aubrey’s website: http://aubreybgreenephotography.blogspot.com/
Aubrey’s website: http://aubreybgreenephotography.blogspot.com/
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
"He took great pride in the entire athletic program"
... the school district will ensure Leone isn't forgotten by naming the away-side press box at Franklin High School in his honor. The press box above the home bleachers is named after public address announcer John Padula.
"The stories we've heard from over the years recounted what a great coach he was and how many lives he changed," School Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy said. "We like to honor those types of people and thought it was tremendously appropriate to honor his name and somehow relate it with our football program."
The School Committee approved the recognition at a recent meeting and Roy said school officials hope to hold a ceremony at a home football game in the fall.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News:
Franklin to name press box for former coach Jerry Leone
Other action items from the Feb 15th School Committee meeting can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/02/live-reporting-action-items.html
The full set of notes reported live from the meeting can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/02/school-committee-021511.html
Franklin, MA
Sunday, September 19, 2010
athletics can act as "an extension of the classroom"
Nearby Franklin also rejected an override in June that would have raised about $3 million for municipal and school expenses. The high school has since increased user fees to $200 from last year's $125, Athletic Director Brad Sidwell said.
"It's like everything in education," he said. "You have costs that are rising, and a lot of them are contractual."
Cross country, indoor and outdoor track athletes in Franklin pay $175 per season.
It was too early to measure this year's participation rates, Sidwell said. The track programs, which cover the students' physical education requirement, are having growing popularity last year.
The percentage of the athletic program's annual budget funded through athletic fees and game receipts "has certainly gone up," Sidwell said.Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1985977005/Fees-increase-for-high-school-students-to-make-up-for-budget-cuts
Franklin, MA
Sunday, June 6, 2010
banner ads move outdoors
It was announced recently that the pilot to raise revenue for the athletic teams with banners in the Franklin High School field house has been expanded to include banner ads on the outdoor fields.
A sample of the field house banners (from October 2009)
A new banner at the entrance to the track and multipurpose field (June 2010):
The banners were first approved in 2008:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2008/10/live-reporting-field-house-advertising.html
Franklin, MA
A sample of the field house banners (from October 2009)
A new banner at the entrance to the track and multipurpose field (June 2010):
The banners were first approved in 2008:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2008/10/live-reporting-field-house-advertising.html
Franklin, MA
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