WIRE REPORT
10/27/09
10/27/09
| The Greyhounds organization seeks to establish itself and the players as role models and upstanding citizens to the youth of the Upstate of South Carolina. It is our intention as leaders of the communities we each represent, to deter todays youth from the usage of drugs, gang membership, and other criminal engagements; instead we will use our influence to refer them to the importance of education, sports participation, community pride, and self preservation. As the Greyhounds organization grows in popularity and recognition within the community, we will use our influence to instill respect, honor, sportsmanship, a stride for a healthy body and mind in each child we encounter. Realizing that semi-pro football offers each player an opportunity to live out their dreams they also preserve the footsteps for future players to come. |
| The Greenville Greyhounds mission is to provide athletes in the community an opportunity to promote and develop football talents and leadership skills of each individual participant that is accepted by the governing body of the Greenville Greyhounds. |
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check out my coaches page. See
interviews and get the inside scoop
on new team developments. Listen
to the coaches blog and player
Spotlights. Join in during training
camp for discussions about the
progress of the team and answers
to fan questions. The fans hot spot
for inside team information all on
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check out my coaches page. See
interviews and get the inside scoop
on new team developments. Listen
to the coaches blog and player
Spotlights. Join in during training
camp for discussions about the
progress of the team and answers
to fan questions. The fans hot spot
for inside team information all on
the Coaches Corner.
| IN LOVING MEMORY We remember in our hearts, family members of players that have passed away. The Greyhounds are a family and your loss is our loss. Steve Collins (Center) Virginia "Ginger" Collins (Lung Cancer) Wanda Fendly Volunteer Kesha Fendly (form of Kids Cancer) Justin Casto - Defensive Tackle lost prior to the 2008 season. |
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| Behind the Scenes Look at Greyhounds Training Camp 2009 Greyhounds Theme Song: Say Something Music by: DJ SHAY |
It's January! Are YOU in shape? Are you Greyhounds material? Do you
want to step on the gridiron and get it on? Here is your opportunity to make
the 55 man roster for 2010! Tryouts are scheduled for January 23, 2010 at
the old Parker High School on the corner of East Bramlett and Woodside.
Map Quest the address 612 East Bramlett St., Greenville, SC 29611 for
directions. Registration will begin at 12pm and try-outs will start at 1pm.
Cost is $20. Dress is cleats shorts or work out gear (no equipment
needed). Get ready! It's time!
want to step on the gridiron and get it on? Here is your opportunity to make
the 55 man roster for 2010! Tryouts are scheduled for January 23, 2010 at
the old Parker High School on the corner of East Bramlett and Woodside.
Map Quest the address 612 East Bramlett St., Greenville, SC 29611 for
directions. Registration will begin at 12pm and try-outs will start at 1pm.
Cost is $20. Dress is cleats shorts or work out gear (no equipment
needed). Get ready! It's time!
WIRE REPORT
01/20/10
01/20/10
| COACHES GET FIRST CHANCE TO WORK AS A TEAM |
The Greyhounds coaches had a chance to get their first look at some of the talent joining the team this season. Coach Beeks and Coach
Ganshorn was excited as the activities began since this was the first time they officially worked together as a Coaching Staff. Right from the
outset the coaches seemed to be working together by communicating and constantly walking together showing a true since of teamwork.
Coach Beeks said that he was disappointed in the turn out compared to years past, but was quickly contradicted by Coach G who thought it
was a great turnout considering the weather and how the players were informed. After taking in that thought Coach Beeks agreed that due to
the weather it was a successful turnout after all. Coach Beeks said that he was not really prepared and that there is a lot of phone calls to be
made to veterans of the team and to a list that he did not call containing 55 names and that he is definitely looking forward to the next turnout.
Ganshorn was excited as the activities began since this was the first time they officially worked together as a Coaching Staff. Right from the
outset the coaches seemed to be working together by communicating and constantly walking together showing a true since of teamwork.
Coach Beeks said that he was disappointed in the turn out compared to years past, but was quickly contradicted by Coach G who thought it
was a great turnout considering the weather and how the players were informed. After taking in that thought Coach Beeks agreed that due to
the weather it was a successful turnout after all. Coach Beeks said that he was not really prepared and that there is a lot of phone calls to be
made to veterans of the team and to a list that he did not call containing 55 names and that he is definitely looking forward to the next turnout.
WIRE REPORT
01/31/10
01/31/10
| ARE YOU GREYHOUNDS MATERIAL FOR 2010? |
| GREYHOUNDS OFFICIALLY JOINS the USFL FOR 2010 |
WIRE REPORT
02/22/10
02/22/10
Saturday February 20, 2010 the teams management attended the U.S.F.L. (United South
Football League) owners meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Owner James Beeks and
Coach Bill Ganshon represented the Greenville Greyhounds franchise at the meeting.
The league meeting was held at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, which is also
the host site for the 2010 U.S.F.L. All-Stars Game and the leagues 2010 Championship
Game. As anticipated the Greyhounds was accepted into a league based on the
professional operation, the history of the team successfully completing it's seasonal
commitment. The management team made it official by paying the league dues and
signing a league affiliation contract becoming the only South Carolina team to sign thus far. Owner
James Beeks stated, " now that we have made our decision official, we can began to move forward with
the business aspect and team activities. We have also signed a contract for an official practice site with
Camperdown Academy we can press forward with the issue of finding a host site for our home games.
The management team is confident that they will have signed a contract with one of several potential
locations by this time next week.
Football League) owners meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Owner James Beeks and
Coach Bill Ganshon represented the Greenville Greyhounds franchise at the meeting.
The league meeting was held at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, which is also
the host site for the 2010 U.S.F.L. All-Stars Game and the leagues 2010 Championship
Game. As anticipated the Greyhounds was accepted into a league based on the
professional operation, the history of the team successfully completing it's seasonal
commitment. The management team made it official by paying the league dues and
signing a league affiliation contract becoming the only South Carolina team to sign thus far. Owner
James Beeks stated, " now that we have made our decision official, we can began to move forward with
the business aspect and team activities. We have also signed a contract for an official practice site with
Camperdown Academy we can press forward with the issue of finding a host site for our home games.
The management team is confident that they will have signed a contract with one of several potential
locations by this time next week.
| CONTRACT SIGNED and SECURES PRACTICE FACILITY for the 2010 SEASON |
A break through for the Greyhounds comes early in the search for a
practice facility for the team. Each year semi-pro teams look for places
to practice where they aren't run over by soccer, youth sports, and
activities where the field has been previously rented the Greyhounds
were faced with just that scenario before the first tryout and began
seeking a new location for the next two. One location that Owner James
Beeks had talked with Greenville County School District was the old
Parker High School where the first tryout was held but it has since been
sold to another school. With the next tryout looming with just over a
week away Beeks met with Camperdown Academy Administrators and
proposed a partnership forging the Greenville Greyhounds and
Camperdown Academy work together to benefit the community. The
Greyhounds previous record of working in front of kids was noted and
appreciated in a conversation, in brief the Greenville Greyhounds
reputation landed them a practice facility for the entire season with an
open door policy. The Greenville Greyhounds owner said that this was
a light in a dark room. He went on to elaborate that it is hard to find
other organizations willing to work with you unless we are throwing out
thousands of dollars at them, even entities that are linked to the
community that are supposed to be working with the community. It was
refreshing to meet with the Principle and get such a warm reception
from Camperdown Academy.
practice facility for the team. Each year semi-pro teams look for places
to practice where they aren't run over by soccer, youth sports, and
activities where the field has been previously rented the Greyhounds
were faced with just that scenario before the first tryout and began
seeking a new location for the next two. One location that Owner James
Beeks had talked with Greenville County School District was the old
Parker High School where the first tryout was held but it has since been
sold to another school. With the next tryout looming with just over a
week away Beeks met with Camperdown Academy Administrators and
proposed a partnership forging the Greenville Greyhounds and
Camperdown Academy work together to benefit the community. The
Greyhounds previous record of working in front of kids was noted and
appreciated in a conversation, in brief the Greenville Greyhounds
reputation landed them a practice facility for the entire season with an
open door policy. The Greenville Greyhounds owner said that this was
a light in a dark room. He went on to elaborate that it is hard to find
other organizations willing to work with you unless we are throwing out
thousands of dollars at them, even entities that are linked to the
community that are supposed to be working with the community. It was
refreshing to meet with the Principle and get such a warm reception
from Camperdown Academy.
WIRE REPORT
02/24/10
02/24/10
| GREYHOUNDS PLAYER AIM HIGH WITH G-FORCE |
| GREYHOUNDS ROSTER EXPANDS WITH TALENT |
The Greenville Force have signed Tight
End/ Defensive End Joey Burks to a
pre-season contract. Joey has been with
the Greyhounds as a second year player
and traveled earlier this year with the All
Stars selected to participate in the
international all star game in Homestead
Florida. Joey had a tryout last year with the
Force and was unsuccessful at making the
roster, but has been persistent in his bid to
make the roster and take a step to move to
the next level. We will try to keep a tab on
Joey Burks as he makes progress to
become a Greenville Force football player.
The whole Greenville Greyhounds family
wish fellow Greenville Greyhounds
teammate Joey Burks, GOOD LUCK and
we will see you in June!
End/ Defensive End Joey Burks to a
pre-season contract. Joey has been with
the Greyhounds as a second year player
and traveled earlier this year with the All
Stars selected to participate in the
international all star game in Homestead
Florida. Joey had a tryout last year with the
Force and was unsuccessful at making the
roster, but has been persistent in his bid to
make the roster and take a step to move to
the next level. We will try to keep a tab on
Joey Burks as he makes progress to
become a Greenville Force football player.
The whole Greenville Greyhounds family
wish fellow Greenville Greyhounds
teammate Joey Burks, GOOD LUCK and
we will see you in June!
WIRE REPORT
03/03/10
03/03/10
A whole new wealth of talent has invaded the Greenville Greyhounds
roster. The team has lost several players over the off season and left the
coaching staff wondering the returning players. At the first try out the
coaches was impressed with the turnout considering the weather but
was still left with a feeling of doubt when a low turnout of veteran
participation was evident. The second opportunity to join the team
showed a little more promise but Coach Beeks said that he sees
potential but is not yet fully confident of what the defense will
look like until further preparation has started. Coach Beeks however
was very optimistic when asked if he think that he can replace the
players from last years defectors. Coach Beeks says it is never a
question about if you can replace a player it is always a question about
what strategy you decide to implement to compensate for the
replacement. He went on to say that he had a cover 2 defensive
strategy last year and was looking to go back to a more aggressive
style defense. Offensively at the skill positions I think we are solid with
the exception of the offensive linemen as the only unsure situation that
we hope to address quickly. We are picking up interest as the season gets
closer but I don't want it to jump up on us so fast that we are not prepared.
We will start to settle starting positions quickly to be more effective and
efficient in practice.
roster. The team has lost several players over the off season and left the
coaching staff wondering the returning players. At the first try out the
coaches was impressed with the turnout considering the weather but
was still left with a feeling of doubt when a low turnout of veteran
participation was evident. The second opportunity to join the team
showed a little more promise but Coach Beeks said that he sees
potential but is not yet fully confident of what the defense will
look like until further preparation has started. Coach Beeks however
was very optimistic when asked if he think that he can replace the
players from last years defectors. Coach Beeks says it is never a
question about if you can replace a player it is always a question about
what strategy you decide to implement to compensate for the
replacement. He went on to say that he had a cover 2 defensive
strategy last year and was looking to go back to a more aggressive
style defense. Offensively at the skill positions I think we are solid with
the exception of the offensive linemen as the only unsure situation that
we hope to address quickly. We are picking up interest as the season gets
closer but I don't want it to jump up on us so fast that we are not prepared.
We will start to settle starting positions quickly to be more effective and
efficient in practice.
JOEY BURKS
WIRE REPORT
03/06/10
03/06/10
| INTERESTED IN JOINING the GREYHOUNDS? |
1.) Greyhounds players must be able to purchase their own
equipment, i.e helmets, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh
pads.
2.) Pay team dues. Team dues are set at $75. now $20 due
at time of registration and $55 due by April 15th. After April
15th dues are $100.
3.) You must be willing to take part in all Greyhounds activities
and events to raise money and bring awareness to the team.
Still Interested? Fill out player interest form or call 320-7614
equipment, i.e helmets, shoulder pads, knee pads, thigh
pads.
2.) Pay team dues. Team dues are set at $75. now $20 due
at time of registration and $55 due by April 15th. After April
15th dues are $100.
3.) You must be willing to take part in all Greyhounds activities
and events to raise money and bring awareness to the team.
Still Interested? Fill out player interest form or call 320-7614
| GREYHOUNDS NEW PERSPECTIVE |
Now that practice has begun, the Greyhounds team is showing the
most promise in the skill positions, but Coach Beeks said he is still
growing weary of the Offensive and Defensive Lineman positions. This
is a growing concern for me and has become an achellies heel for the
team at this time, but I am going to start focusing on trying to recruit
linemen to make this team complete. I want this to be season that
produces results. I can already see that these guys have a more
positive attitude towards the approach to the game preparation verses
having a lot of complaining about the situation at hand, focusing on
making themselves better, and allowing things that should be handled
by coaches be left in the hands of the coaches. It just make the flow of
the team that much better when everyone does their part.
most promise in the skill positions, but Coach Beeks said he is still
growing weary of the Offensive and Defensive Lineman positions. This
is a growing concern for me and has become an achellies heel for the
team at this time, but I am going to start focusing on trying to recruit
linemen to make this team complete. I want this to be season that
produces results. I can already see that these guys have a more
positive attitude towards the approach to the game preparation verses
having a lot of complaining about the situation at hand, focusing on
making themselves better, and allowing things that should be handled
by coaches be left in the hands of the coaches. It just make the flow of
the team that much better when everyone does their part.