Eldorado Athletic Express
May 6, 2024
Eldorado Athletic Updates
As we bid farewell to another exhilarating month, we're thrilled to highlight the outstanding achievements and commendable efforts of our remarkable athletes. From triumphant victories to unwavering dedication, our teams have once again exemplified the true spirit of sportsmanship and excellence. Here's a glimpse of the latest updates from our talented athletes:
Athlete of the Month:
Congratulations to Samantha Hook for being named the KNTV Academic Athlete of the Month for May! Samantha's dedication to both academics and athletics serves as an inspiration to us all. Well done, Samantha!
Regional Competitions:
Sending our best wishes to our Track and Swimming athletes as they gear up for regionals this week! Let's cheer them on as they strive for greatness in the pool and on the track. Additionally, our baseball team has secured their spot in the playoffs this week. Best of luck to all our athletes competing at regionals and playoffs!
End of Season Highlights:
Our volleyball team, softball team, and golfers have left it all on the court, field, and course this week, ending their season on high notes. We applaud their hard work and determination and look forward to witnessing their continued growth and success in the future.
Senior Nights:
A special shoutout to our softball and baseball teams for celebrating their Senior nights during their last home games and regular season matches. Thank you to all our seniors for your dedication and leadership throughout the season!
D Hayden led the baseball team, as well as all athletes in 3, 4, and 5A to a remarkable feat, 100 strikeouts in his high school career and will be able to continue his feat in regional play this upcoming week!
Upcoming Events:
Stay tuned for updates on how our teams fare in the playoffs and regionals in the coming weeks. Let's continue to show our unwavering support for our Sundevils!
Summer Workouts:
Attention all athletes! Be on the lookout for summer workout schedules, especially for our fall teams. Let's hit the ground running and prepare for another sensational season ahead!
As always, let's rally together and show our Sundevils pride! Go Sundevils!
Spring Coaches:
Coach Osorio, Baseball: osoridj@nv.ccsd.net
Coach Eslinger, Boys Volleyball: eslina@nv.ccsd.net
Coach Washington: Softball: gustilm@nv.ccsd.net
Coach Weiss, Boys Golf: weisswf@nv.ccsd.net
Coach P Eliason or C Eliason, Girls/Boys Swimming: eliaspm@nv.ccsd.net or eliascj@nv.ccsd.net
Coach Pantaleon, Girls/Boys Track: pantala@nv.ccsd.net
Coach DeWitz, Archery: dewitwt@nv.ccsd.net
Coach Swendseid, Dance: polloce@nv.ccsd.net
Coach Frost, Cheer: frostl@nv.ccsd.net
Eldorado Athletic Week's Events
Monday, May 6th
Senior Spirit Week - 1st Day of Kindergarten
Tuesday, May 7th
Senior Spirit Week - Signing Out (White T-shirt for all to sign)
1:30 PM: Athletics College Signing Day
6:00 PM: Senior Awards Night
6:45 PM: Swimming Regionals/State @Pavilion Center Pool
Wednesday, May 8th
Senior Spirit Week - Signing into 2020 (Dressy on top/PJ’s on bottom)
4:00 PM: Baseball Playoff Round 1 @Cheyenne
6:30 PM: Spring Choir Performance
Thursday, May 9th
Senior Spirit Week - Tie Dye Day
4:00 PM: Baseball Playoff Round 2 @TBD
Friday, May 10th
Senior Spirit Week - Sparky Pride
Senior Check Out Day
1:00 PM: Track Regionals @Bonanza
2:45 PM: Swimming Regionals/State @Pavilion Center Pool
6:00 PM: ESPY Awards
Saturday, May 11th
8:00 AM: Track Regionals @Bonanza
11:00 AM: Baseball Playoff Round 3 @TBD
Spotlight
Softball
Softball ended their season full of improvements with their Senior night and the ladies pushing their way through all the innings!
Team stuck together and went 3 up and 3 down to start their Senior Night against Bonanza and put the most points on the board for the season!
M Quiroga had a double!
R Figueroa had a strike out!
J Zepeda-Franco had 3 catches in center field!
Baseball
Baseball team ended the regular season play with their defeat against Awaken Christian 8 to 1 and securing their place in the Regional/State tournament. Join the team this coming Wednesday, May 8th where they will play at Cheyenne. Good luck!
D HAYDEN hit a 100 ks mark, a remarkable milestone, D Hayden is the only one in 3, 4 and 5A to hit this milestone! Congrats!!! He also went 2 for 4, 1 run, 2 RBI, 6 innings pitched, with 12 ks and 1 run!
A Gonzalez had 1 for 2, 1 run, 1 RBI!
N Minton walked 3 times and had 3 runs,w ith a HUGE diving play that turned into a double play!
Swimming
Swimming Regionals will be held this week @ the Pavilion Center Pool on Tuesday May 7th and Friday May 10!
Good luck swimmers!
Track
Track had a week off and spent the time prepping the many athletes for Regionals on Friday, May 10th and Saturday May 11th!
Boys Golf
Great job R Lawhon and J Prunty!
Boys Volleyball
he boys volleyball team ended their season by taking a set from Basic HS. The boys improved from the beginning of their conference schedule by taking sets against every team in the 2nd half of their season!
Great job this season!
Archery
Archery had a great season and a good turn out of athletes! See Coach DeWitz for more information as we are growing our Archery program!
Celebrate!
CONGRATS SAMANTHA HOOK!
Congratulations to Samantha Hook, she was awarded the KNTV Academic Athlete of the Month for May!
Be on the lookout for the celebration on KNTV news around the 3rd Thursday of May!
April Male and Female Athlete of the Month
VRIANA JUAREZ for Swimming --------------------------------------------------------- DYLAN HAYEDN for Baseball
April Coach of the Month
COACH SMALL: Flag Football & Softball---------------------COACH FROST: Advisor for Cheerleading
Shareables
Opportunity for ALL teams!!
Let's try this again, coaches look in your emails this week to see who like to take advantage of the 7 on 7 Flag Football Fundraiser in April!
Coaches,if you would like to share anything with your fellow coaches and colleagues, shoutouts etc, please send the information to Ms. Lopez via text or email!
Professional Development for Coaches
The Power of Postive Team
Just as a reminder, going into Summer and building our teams!!!
"The Power of a Positive Team" by Jon Gordon emphasizes the impact of positivity on team dynamics. Gordon explores how cultivating a positive culture, fostering strong relationships, and embracing shared values can lead to enhanced teamwork, resilience, and overall success. The book provides practical insights and strategies for building a positive team environment, emphasizing the importance of communication, leadership, and a collective commitment to a shared vision. Ultimately, "The Power of a Positive Team" encourages readers to harness the strength of positivity to create high-performing and cohesive teams.
In addition, Jon Gordon stresses the significance of prioritizing commitment and purpose over individual goals within a team context. The book underscores the idea that a united commitment to a shared purpose fosters a sense of cohesion and collective achievement. By encouraging team members to align their efforts with a common goal and purpose, rather than solely pursuing individual objectives, Gordon promotes a collaborative mindset that strengthens the overall fabric of the team. This emphasis on commitment and purpose serves as a foundational element in creating a positive and high-achieving team culture.
Gordon, J. (2018). The power of a positive team: Proven principles and practices that make great teams great. Wiley.
Resources
Creating a Cooperative Coaching Style Resources
Professional Learning Courses
NFHS Free Courses
Student Leadership, Becoming a Leader course:
Learning to be an effective leader is one of the most important skills that students can learn in high school activities. To help students learn leadership skills, the NFHS has partnered with the Michigan High School Athletic Association to bring you this course in our Student Leadership series: BECOMING A LEADER. This course will help students build the foundation to be an effective leader! This course will focus on what it means to be a leader, actions you can take to become a leader, and how to model that leadership. You will learn from the practical thoughts, advice, and experiences of other student athletes from around the country.