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A LOOK AHEAD

WHAT WE'VE GOT PLANNED FORUPCOMING FUTURE FMF MAG ISSUES

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CONTENTS

6 - Weekend Whiparound

7 - Important Announcements

9 - Skylands Varsity

1 0 - Skylands Patriot

1 2 - Pioneer Varsity

1 6 - Skylands JV

1 7 - Patriot JV

1 9 - Pioneer JV

20 - Pioneer Peewee

23 - Pioneer Flag

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8 Tips for Parents To Help Their Athletes Perform with Confidence

Parents are always asking us how they should interact with their athletes before games and duringpractice. They want to know how to best support their sons or daughters' confidence in sports. Here are afew general guidel ines parents can use to help their athlete perform with confidence and enjoy sports!

1 . Self-motivation is the best type of motivation.

Motivation must be cultivated from the love of sports and competition - from within the athlete himself. Youwant them to practice and compete for themselves and not because they want to do it for you or to please aparent.

2. Your agenda may not be your athlete's agenda.

A thletes play sports for many reasons. Maybe they love the competition, the social aspect, being part of agroup, or the challenge of competition. Your agenda for your athlete's participation might interfere withhis/her motivation to compete.

3. Help your athlete focus on the process.

Of course everyone wants to win, but teaching your athlete to focus on the process, the here and now, andfocusing on one play at a time wil l help them play in the moment and with confidence.

4. Model composure and poise during competition.

I f you become tight, serious, angry, or frustrated, so wil l your athlete. For athletes to perform well , the goalis to be loose, carefree, but at the same time focused on performing. Model composure by staying relaxedand positive.

6. Always give positive feedback after competition.

I t's easy to jump in and give your athlete advice on what not to do in the next competition or how to dobetter, but you should first give positive encouragement and pick out one or two skil ls your son/daughter didwell .

7. Resist coaching during competition.

Practice and training are over. During competition, it's time to let them play. Too much coaching ontechnique or what you think your player should be doing can lead to a control led or cautious performance.

8. Fuel their confidence.

Real confidence is stable and enduring. Help your athlete grow confidence by focusing them on what theydid well after each game. Encourage them to improve upon instead of dwell on mistakes, and help them tothink positively when they have doubts.

Lisa Cohn and Patrick Cohn, Ph.DThe Ultimate Sports Parent by Peak Performance Sports - Insti l l ing Confidence and Success in Sportshttp: //www.peaksports.comhttp://www.youthsportspsychology.com


This weekend was a very busy and very successful one for FMF. Many of the first

week kinks were ironed out by our hard working volunteers and gameday improved

week over week.

The Jr. Skyland Conference kicked off action this weekend while the Pioneer teams

headed into week 2. The FMF Complex hosted it's first ever Patriot League games on

Saturday afternoon. FMF hosted opening night for our JRD Skylands teams at

Stewart Field while our Pioneer teams made the long trek to Blairstown on Saturday

evening. All of the teams showed well , led by our Jr. Red Devil JV team pitching a

shutout over Vorhees while our Pioneer Varsity and Peewee teams won comfortably

over North Warren. All of our players, cheerleaders and coaches should be proud of

their efforts.

With so many games happening sometimes all at once, it is critiacal that our parents

are proactive in signing up and fulfi l l ing their volunteer hour commitments. Jeannie

Whalen has sent out reminders via our team coordinators that if you have not signed

up for volunteer duties by the end of this week, FMF wil l have to cash your volunteer

bond in order to hire someone to perform the necesary game day duties.

FMF is a volunteer organization run by volunteers. We are community organization

not a business venture. I t takes the help of al l of our famil ies pitching in to make our

gameday as successful as they are. I real ize that in today's hectic world, it is easy to

use gameday as an opportunity to relax, watch your child's game, then go home.

Imagine if everyone took that attitude. . . where would we be?

See you around the field.

-Craig

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WARREN COUNTY MIDGET FOOTBALL LEAGUE (WCMFL)

Jr. SKYLANDS FOOTBALL CONFERENCE (JSFC): SKYLAND DIVISION

SKYLANDS FOOTBALL CONFERENCE (JSFC): PATRIOT DIVISION

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OWEEKEND WHIPAROUND


VOLUNTEER HOURS

Please don't forget to sign up online at out website www.flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com to

fulfi l l your volunteer hours. This is your organization. I t works best if each family rol ls up

their sleeves and jumps in with both feet to get their hands dirty (and any other saying you

can think of). I t real ly is a great way to meet people and help out the children. I f you have

not signed up for any volunteer hours by the end of this week. FMF wil l cash your voluteer

bond and the money wil l be used to hire people to perform the necessary duties.

AMERICAN LEGION PARKING LOT

Just a reminder that we are using the American Legion Parking Lot as guests. Please be

courteous and clean up any items you see in the area. We want to continue to be allowed

to park in the lot and leaving it a mess is a sure way to lose that.

FOOD PANTRY PARKING LOT CONFLICTS

The Flemington Food Pantry is open unti l 8pm on two Wednesdays each month. A

reminder that on Wednesdays when the Food Pantry is open late, we are NOT allowed to

park in any spots near the Field House/Food Pantry building. There are many elderly Food

Pantry cl ients who cannot navigate the parking lots and must either park or be dropped off

near the building. A listing of Wednesdays the Food Pantry is open late is located on our

website at flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com

FMF FACILITIES ARE PET AND SMOKE FREE

Please remember that both Jimmy Wilson Field and the FMF Complex are smoke and pet

free. Thank you for your cooperation to keep our facil ities clean and safe for our children.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE "24-HOUR RULE"

We understand how passionate our FMF Family members are. We ask you to please

remember that these are volunteer coaches helping children learn to play a game. I f you

have any problems or issues, under no circumstances should you approach a coach during

a game. We ask that you please use the 24-hour rule and wait unti l the next day (or next

practice) before talking with your team's head coach. I f you feel your issue is not being

adequately addressed, you may contact Dan Eggemann Director of Football or Doreen

Stevenson, Director of Cheer or you may fi le a formal greivance through our website at

FlemingtonMidgetFootball .com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS


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SKYLANDSDIVISION

REPORTER WANTED:

We are sti l l looking for a parent volunteer to create weekly game write ups for this team. If anyparent is interested in fulfi l l ing their volunteer requirement as a game reporter to pleasecontact our Volunteer Coordinator Jeannie Whalen at jeannie@flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com.

We hope to see your write-up here next week.


REPORTER WANTED:

We are sti l l looking for a parent volunteer to create weekly game write ups for this team. If anyparent is interested in fulfi l l ing their volunteer requirement as a game reporter to pleasecontact our Volunteer Coordinator Jeannie Whalen at jeannie@flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com.

We hope to see your write-up here next week.

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Pioneer Varsity Gets First Win Easily

Because of the WCMFL rotating schedule, Flemington and North Warren have

not played since 201 0. North warren won the 201 0 match up and Flemington

has had to wait 3 long years for a chance to exact revenge. This Saturday, on

a perfect autumn evening, the Pioneer Varsity trekked up to Blairstown to

renew their rivalry with the North Warren Patriots.

Flemington kicked off to North Warren to begin the game. The stifl ing Pioneer

defense, led by tackles from DJ Stevenson, Ryan Hughes, Dan Furmato and

Brian Torres forced the Patriots to punt. Flemington promptly took control of the

game when on the third play from scrimmage, Quentin Lacombe broke free and

romped 50 yards before being brought down inside the Patriot 5 yard l ine. Karl

Heidersberger took the handoff and scampered around the left end for a

touchdown, staking the Pioneers to a quick 6-0 lead. Furmato kicked the extra

point and the Pioneers lead swelled to 8-0.

The lead was short l ived, however, as the North Warren upback picked up the ensuing kickoff as it bounced toward him and streaked down

field untouched for a score. After the extra point kick barely made it through the uprights, the score stood tied at 8-8 midway through the first

quarter.

Undaunted, Flemington took possession and began to impose their wil l on the

North Warren defense, relentlessly pounding the middle of the defensive l ine.

Lacombe broke free again behind crushing blocks from Danny Eggemann,

Brendan Clare and Heidersberger. This time the defense could not catch him

and LaCombe scored from 37 yards out. The extra point was no good, but the

Pioneers held a 1 4-8 lead as the first quarter expired.

The second quarter saw a bruising battle between two tenacious defenses. The

Pioneer defensive charge was led by bone jarring tackles from Heidersberger,

Cameron Basti, Brian Torres, Justin Torres, DJ Stevenson and Jacob Lavinge.

Furmato intercepted a tipped North Warren pass near the end of the quarter, but

Stevenson's passes to Furmato and Justin Torres weren't enough to capital ize as the clock expired, leaving the halftime score at 1 4-8.

The third and fourth quarters were very much like the second; lots of hard running by Stevenson and Furmato, lots of hard tackles by Justin

Torres, Lavigne, Basti and a swarming Pioneer defense. The hard-hitting action went back and forth between the twenties with the Pioneer

defense forcing turnovers (fumble recoveries by Pasquale Vizzoni and Brendan Clare) and the offense fighting mighti ly but being turned away

by the stingy Patriot defense.

In the fourth quarter, the Pioneers go the break they needed when a Brian Torres interception gave the Pioneers the ball deep in North Warren

territory. Consecutive runs by Stevenson and Furmato set up a touchdown sweep behind a key block from Alex DiMartino. Furmato's

touchdown run increased the Pioneer lead to 20-8 as the fourth quarter wound down.

On the ensuing kickoff, RJ Thornton's big hit got the crowd out of their seat. The defense fed off of the intensity and tackles by Alex Vitale

and Wil l iam Markey slowed the Patriot's last chance for a comeback offense. Markey then batted down a desperation pass attempt as time

expired to seal the Pioneer victory.

The Pioneers are home next week to face the Lopatcong Panthers in WCMFL action.


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REPORTER WANTED:

We are sti l l looking for a parent volunteer to create weekly game write ups for this team. Ifany parent is interested in fulfi l l ing their volunteer requirement as a game reporter to pleasecontact our Volunteer Coordinator Jeannie Whalen at jeannie@flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com.We hope to see your write-up here next week.



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The Flemington Pee Wee Pioneers had a

tremendous victory against the North Warren

Patriots on Saturday, winning 20-7. The team

was led by Quarterback Owen Bil l , who scored

3 touchdowns and one

extra point. Seth Gould aided in the win by also

scoring an extra point.

The defense was dominated by Brendan

Scocco, Seth Gould, Owen Bil l , Aidan Portney,

and CJ Hoffman. Support in blocking, running,

and tackling came from the strong and

motivated offensive and defensive players, Logan Arteaga, Tommy Bil l , Jared Contaldi,

Devon Falvo, Aaron Importico, Danny Loss, Brendan Morrison, Jimmy Mulvaney, Bobby

Pasquale, Christopher Shuba, and AJ Wade.


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PIONEER PEEWEES

Pioneer Peewees Cruise to Victory

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NEWFOR201 3!

* Open to registered FMF Cheerleaders in 3rd through 6th grade.* Continue to train, compete and develop Cheer Skil ls under UCA rules.(the same ones used by the High School cheerleaders)* Hone your skil ls while competing in local competitions.

* The Training Squad extended season runs from Mid-November to end of January.

Contact Jen Morrison directly at [email protected] for more information!

Do you get sad when the season ends?

Now you can. . .

KEEP ON CHEERING!! !

FLEMINGTON MIDGET FOOTBALLPRESENTS

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REPORTER WANTED:


1 974Midget Football: WCMFLChampions

1975Biddy Football: WCMFLChampions

1978Biddy Football: WCMFLRunner-Up


1982Midget Football: WCMFLRunner-Up

1986Biddy Football: Friendship Bowl Winner vs EastonMidget Football: Friendship Bowl Winner vs EastonMidget Football: WCMFLChampions


1990Pony (Peewee) Football: Undefeated SeasonPony (Peewee) Football: WCMFLChampionsBiddy Football: Undefeated/Unscored OnBiddy Football: WCMFLChampions

1991Midget Football: WCMFLChampions

1992Biddy Football: WCMFLRunner-Up

1993Biddy Football: WCMFLSouth Division ChampionsBiddy Football: WCMFLChampionsMidget Football: WCMFLRunner-Up

1995Midget Football: WCMFLSouth Division ChampionsMidget Football: WCMFLChampions

1996Midget Football: WCMFLCo-Champions

1997Midget Football: WCMFLRunner-Up

1998Peewee Football: WCMFLSemi-Finalst

2001Peewee Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistBiddy Football: WCMFLChampionsMidget Football: WCMFLChampions

2002Peewee Football: WCMFLChampionsBiddy Football: WCMFLChampions

2003Biddy Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistMidget Football: WCMFLChampions

2004Biddy Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistMidget Football: WCMFLSemi-Finalist

2005Midget Football: WCMFLSemi-Finalist

2006Biddy Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistMidget Football: WCMFLRunner-Up

2007Biddy Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistMidget Football: Undefeated Regular SeasonMidget Football: WCMFLSemi-Finalist

2008Biddy Football: WCMFLChampionsMidget Football: WCMFLSemi-Finalist

2009Midget Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistMidget Cheer: American School & Rec CheerRunner-UpBiddy Cheer: American School & Rec CheerChampions

2010Peewee Football: WCMFLChampionsVarsity Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistExtended Cheer: UCAGarden State Challenge ChampionsExtended Cheer: UCANortheast Region ChampionsExtended Cheer: UCANATIONALCHAMPION

2011Varsity Football: WCMFLSemi-FinalistPeewee Football: JSFC Undefeated Patriot Division ChampionsExtended Cheer: UCANortheast Region ChampionsExtended Cheer: UCANational Runner-Up

2012Varsity Football: WCMFLRunner-UpVarsity Football: JSFC “31 Bowl” Winner vs NorthExtended Cheer: UCANortheast Region ChampionsExtended Cheer: UCANational Finalist

1 9x League Championships8x League Runner Up Finishes

Below are the historical achievements by our FMF teams that we have documented evidence for. Therehave been several additional championships in the history of the organization whose details have beenlost to the mists of time. If you have any information regarding past Pioneer/FMF championships not

listed here, please contact [email protected]. ThankYou.



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The following FMF Graduates represented Hunterdon Central Football in 2011 & 201 2

201 2 FRESHMEN

Michael Mitchell

Jake Jones

Tyler Gallo

Dom Vitale

Steven Coury

Jon Eppler

Michael Zimlinghaus

Tommy Zahos

Jake Busher

Kevin French

Matt Mahoney

Matthew Talarico

Josh Rodriquez

Peter Schoderbek

Phil ip Walker

Tommy Engelke

Bil ly Whalen

Brett McManus

Bobby Cole

Tyler Bothers

Matt Stone

Leo Aquino

Cale Pfauth

Bobby Lippert

Danny Scassera

Tyler Sarno

Austin Adams

Tadd Bindas

Nick Mitrow

Andrew Bielecki

Henry Walker

Stephen Barr

Ryan Darrow

Christian Nehila

201 2 SENIORS

Keegan Hickey

Blaze Mantineo

Evan Boelter

Matt Gwidz

Bryan Duncan

Don Savacool

The following FMF Graduates represented Hunterdon Central Cheer in 201 2

VARSITY

Brianna Anderson

Quinn Hickey

Courtney Johnson

Gabby Luciano

Courtney Patterson

Samantha Schnitzlein

Jocelyn Kakalecik

All ie Luciano

Erin Mack

JUNIOR VARSITY

Alexa Amiano

Daniel le Granski

Lindsay Pierle

Katelyn Schnell

Sarah Shaik

Apri l Stricker

Devany Burke

Alexa Kinney

Olivia Schaub

The following FMF Graduates represented North Hunterdon Cheer in 201 2

JUNIOR VARSITY

Maddy Reil ly

2011 SENIORS

Dan Schuster

Dylan Livioti

Nick Markey

Paul Leonhauser

Blake Searfoss


201 2 UNDERCLASSMEN

Best Wishes to All FMF Graduates!

We are Proud of You!

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RECENTFM

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Todd and Melissa AdamsKevin Eichhorn & FamilyThe Barrovecchio FamilyBil l and Shelly JohnsonDoris Nagel & FamilyGreg Raimann & FamilyThe Vuolde Family

Thank you to the fol lowing donors who have helped fund Phase 1 of the FMF Field

project. While Phase 1 is nearly complete, we are sti l l seeking donations to help finish

the few outstanding items before we can ful ly move into our new building and begin

project Phase 2 (hosting home games). I f you wish to become an FMF Field sponsor,

visit our website at flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com and click on the “Donate” button.

Hidden Acres NurseryHenkel AdhesivesJohnson & Johnson

INDIVIDUAL DONORS CORPORATE DONORS

FMF FIELD SPONSORS


Thank you to all of our Sponsors!!!

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OFFICERSTom Luciano – President

Georgio Vuolde – First Vice President

Craig Torres – Second Vice President

Mark Cole – Treasurer

Jeannie Whalen – Secretary

Doreen Stevenson – Director of Cheer

Dan Eggemann – Director of Football

TRUSTEESSheila Beckman – Fundraising & Golf Outing

Len Darrow - Certifications/Grievance

Jen Morrison – Pictures & Events

Don Stevenson - Equipment

Paige McClel lan – One Day Events

Scott Emmons – Field Maintenance

Michael Hickey – Sunshine/Snack Shack

Anne Gorski - Team Coordinators

Tina Gruber - SpiritWear/Snack Shack

Bob Fiore - Registration

Victoria Brito - Fundraising

Joe Pasquale - Equipment


As of January 201 3, long time member Jean Manz retired from the FMF Board. Theorganization would l ike to thank Jean for her years of dedicated service as head of thespiritwear committee and one day events, including the preseason picnic, picture day,and our annual homecoming festivities. Her departure wil l be greatly felt in 201 3 and infuture years. Jean wil l now have more time to pursue her other passion, competitiverunning. I f you see Jean running the streets near JP Case middle School, be sure to

wave and tel l her thanks for her service to FMF.

Thank you Jean!

Interested in becoming a member of the board? Hard working, motivated individualsare needed to help continue the over 45-year tradition of excellence at FMF. Boardmembership is also an opportunity to help shape the future of the premier footbal l and

cheer program in the central Hunterdon region. For more information on how tobecome a board member, contact Tom.Luciano@flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com

Want to get more involved but not sure if you want to become a board member? Weneed motivated parents to fi l l commitee positions and help make our children's FMFexperience the best it can be. Contact Craig.Torres@flemingtonmidgetfootbal l .com for

more information.

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2013FM

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JAMES L. "JIMMY" WILSONOur Number One Fan

Jimmy Wilson left a lasting memory with everyone who visited Pioneer Field throughout the 1 980's and early1 990's. While his wheelchair kept him from taking part on the field, it couldn't keep him from being part of theteam. At the end of every summer, l ike the changing of the seasons, Jimmy was there to usher in footbal l

season. He was as much a part of the Pioneer family as the crack of pads echoing through the crisp autumn airand the roar of the crowd on game day. For close to a decade, Jimmy never missed a game, indeed, he nevermissed a practice in al l of his time with us. His love for the game and for the team was infectious and wil l beforever remembered. In 1 994, after his passing, the organization recognized Jimmy's contribution to our family

by naming the playing field after him and retiring the number one jersey, in memory of their #1 fan.

JOSEPH YASHKAS6/4/85 - 4/29/00 : Forever a Pioneer

Joey Yashkas was a Pioneer through and through. He played football for the program and was a greatteammate. Joey was a key member of the team from his peewee days through his eigth grade season. As

much as he loved football and his teammates, Joey also loved racing motorcycles. I t was this love that took himfrom us far too soon. After the tragic motorcycle accident that took his l ife in 2000, the organization retired hisnumber 55 and decreed that in remembrance of Joey and Jimmy, their numbers 1 and 55 be painted in the

corner of the endzone for every home game so that they wil l always be part of our family.



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Our Vision - Who we areFMF continues to be the premier football and cheer program in the central Hunterdon region while

remaining family-friendly.

Our Mission - Why we are hereFMF provides the most on-field football and cheer experience of any program in the area.

Our graduates leave FMF with a competitive advantage as they move on to High School having beentaught the fundamental skills, concepts and strategies necessary to experience personal and team

success.

Our Values -What we believe* FMF believes in structured training for our athletes in a safe, challenging, family-friendly environment.* FMF believes that team success is a by-product of the individual development of each athlete as they

progress through the program.* FMF believes in developing each of our athletes to their personal potential - physically, mentally and

emotionally.

Originally founded in 1967 under the name Flemington Midget Football , FMF is one of the oldest youthfootball organizations in the area. From the organization's founding until it was restructured in 2010, FMFwas exclusively referred to by its mascot's name “Flemington Pioneers”. Since 2010, FMF has expandedfrom four football teams participating in one league to ten football teams participating in up to three leagues

while also adding a National Champion Extended Season cheer squad.

All FMF Football teams are affiliated with USAFootball, the youth football development partner of the NFL.All FMF Cheer teams are affiliated with the Universal CheerAssociation (UCA), the same governing body

that all High School Cheer teams in the area compete under.


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All Flemington Midget Football teamsare proud to be affiliated with USA Football ,

the youth football development partner of the NFL.


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