WLC Sports Update
April 10, 2024
WLC Sports News
We offer a wide variety of sports for students; in many cases, no prior experience is needed to participate and compete. Many of our teams are no-cut sports and would welcome new athletes. Joining a sport can be an enriching experience. Not only does it offer opportunities for physical activity and skill development, but it also provides a sense of community and teamwork.
April edition of the Walled Lake Central Sports Update contains information for:
- Athletic Signing Day- May 20, 2024
- Upcoming Events
WLC Spring Sports Contact Information
Mentral Toughness: A Skill That Can Be Developed with Dr. Colleen Hacker
Sport Physical Requirement
A sports physical is required for all students who participate in sports. A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15, 2023 to be considered a valid physical for 2023-24.
Come Support WLC Athletic Event
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has partnered with GoFan for digital ticketing starting this spring for all home athletic events. Fans can purchase tickets online through each schools’ GoFan page or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, will be accepted. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online before arriving at the event. For your convenience, signage will be set up at the venue to help fans make an online purchase quickly and easily. As the district launches its new partnership with GoFan, cash payments will be accepted as well throughout the remainder of the spring athletic season. No cash options will be available starting in the Fall of 2024. To purchase tickets, please visit WLC GoFan page: · Walled Lake Central: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10112
WLC Athletes Committing to Play at the College Level
As the year draws to a close, we have a special opportunity to celebrate our top senior student-athletes. These individuals have not only excelled in their sports but have also shown dedication and commitment. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing them continue their athletic careers in college.
Please provide the following information on SENIOR athletes who have either:
- received a scholarship to play college athletics
- have a spot guaranteed to them on a college roster as a "preferred walk-on."
The information will be used by each school to plan their signing days and will also be printed in the LEARNING newsletter (if approved.)
If you have already fill out this form you do not need to do it again.
Event Details
- May 20, 2024
- 6:00 PM
- WLC Auditorium
Walled Lake Unified Archery
Walled Lake Unified Archery Team has begun but they are still welcoming new archers. Their next practice is 4/11/24.
NCAA Sports
Students who wish to compete in NCAA sports in college need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Registering your account starting your freshman year is recommended, but it can also be done at a later grade level. Creating your free Profile Page is best, as students can later transition to the Certification account, which has a fee. Students should also inform their counselors to verify that they are taking the correct number of NCAA-approved courses.
Baseball
Boys Golf
Head Coach: Joseph Cox- josephcox@wlcsd.org
I am thrilled to announce a new addition to our coaching staff! Please join me in welcoming Joe Cox, one of our WLC teachers, as our new golf coach. We are excited about the knowledge and expertise Coach Cox brings to our golf program and the positive impact he will have on our players.
With Coach Cox's background in golf coaching and his dedication to player development, we are confident that he will enhance our golf program and help our players reach new levels of success. He is committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment for our student-athletes to thrive both on and off the course.
Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Coach Cox. We are confident that he will be a valuable asset to our school community, and we are excited to see the progress our players will make under his guidance.
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
Co-Head Coaches: Rosie Villareal - Villarrealr25@yahoo.com and Hannah Burczyk- burczykh14@gmail.com
Please reach out to the coach for more information.
Girls Soccer
Softball
Head Coach: Samantha Tatu
Please reach out to the coach for more information.
Girls Tennis
Head Coach: Darby O'Reilly- darby.oreilly@gmail.com
Visit the girl’s tennis website at www.wlcgirlstennis.com and consider joining the team!
Track and Field
Boys Head Coach: Nebojsa Stojkovic - NStojkovic@wlcsd.org
Girls Head Coach: Andrew Teberian - AndrewTeberian@wlcsd.org
Please reach out to the coach for more information.
Boys Volleyball
Girls Water Polo
Head Coach: Claire Bartosic - cobraswomenswaterpolo@gmail.com
Please reach out to the coach for additional information.
Football
Head Coach: Jeff Penrod Jeffreypenrod@wlcsd.org
I am thrilled to announce that we have found a fantastic addition to our school's athletic department. Please join me in welcoming our very own Coach, Jeff Penrod, as the new head coach of our football team!
Coach Penrod brings a wealth of experience and a passion for the game that will surely inspire our players both on and off the field. He brings 35 years of coaching experience with 31 years in Walled Lake, teaching and coaching in various capacities, and three years in Rockford Public Schools. Coach Penrod grew up in Bath, Michigan, where he played for MSU football alum Robert Popp. Coach Penrod comes from a coaching family, as his dad, Tom, was the head football coach at both Haslett High School and Lansing Eastern High School. He began his coaching career after playing for four years at Grand Valley State University as a graduate assistant for Brian Kelly, now the head football coach of LSU. Coach Penrod began coaching football, track and field, and basketball in Walled Lake at Geisler Middle School in 1990, coaching with Hall of Fame coach Randy Kibiloski. Coach Penrod then moved on to Banks Middle School and then on to Walled Lake Northern. He has been coaching and teaching at Walled Lake Central for 16 years now, where he coached under Bob Meyer and Josh Perusse as a varsity assistant and JV head coach. He has been part of the coaching staff that won 3 district titles, a conference title, and one regional championship. He was part of the staff that defeated Lake Orion and Clarkston in 2011. Coach Penrod has a BA in History and Physical Education with an emphasis on coaching. He also has a Master’s in Curriculum Instruction and Leadership from Oakland University. Coach Penrod was the 2017 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association assistant coach of the year. All three of Penrod’s children, Katie, Sam, and Joe, are all Walled Lake Central graduates. With his leadership, we are confident that our football program will reach new heights of success.
Information for a meet and greet session with Coach Penrod will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Let's give Coach Jeff Penrod a warm welcome and show our support as he leads our football team to victory!