A Word From Maren

“The SHOCK program, being around for over 10 years now, is starting to see the return of investment from our alumni, with some former players returning to the program to join the staff. This season, one of our more than 25 players who had moved on to play Junior and University football has returned home to take on the responsibility of becoming the new head coach for 2019. I am proud to be able to step back, and hand over the job to Adam Kuntz. He was a great leader as a player, and as I expected, has matured into an amazing young man. I am excited to support him and see where his leadership and vision will take the program moving forward.” former HC, Maren Stevens

 

We Welcome Coach Kuntz

                                      

Adam Kuntz is a native of Camrose Alberta, and has played in the central Alberta system his entire minor league career. From peewee, to bantam, to high school, Adam has been a major contributor to all teams he was involved with, winning major awards such as Rookie of the Year, Defensive player of the year (x4) and Players MVP choice award. Adam, as well, has been a Conference All-Star in all 3 of his high school seasons.

Adam found his passion to excel in football when he was selected to be a member of the 2008 summer games Bantam team in his respected year. This is where he decided to join the original spring league Shock team in 2009, where he was a leader and major defensive contributor, winning Shock Pride awards in both 2009 and 2010 seasons.

Coming full circle now, Adam has had an extended career past minor sports as he played 3 seasons of Junior Canadian Football and 4 season in USPORTS in the AUS conference. In 2011 he played a year with the West shore Rebels in Victoria before returning back to the Edmonton area where he played with the Edmonton Huskies in 2012, and 2013. Finishing as the leading defensive points leader in 2013 & Defensive player of the year, Adam accepted a full scholarship to Saint Francis Xavier University.

Adam dressed in his first year at ST FX, and was a major special team and defensive contributor before he was named a starter in his 2^nd season. From there, Adam never gave up his starting position, as he was a dominant player at the Middle Line Backer position. Winning the Phil Hughes most dedicated award in his first year, led to Adam joining the leadership council for all of StFX Athletics. Adam spent 3 years with this Leadership Academy, and was on the Disciplinary Committee as well.

Winning back to back conference championships in 2015, 2016 StFX competed in the Uteck and Mitchell bowls where they came up short in both games on the national stage. Adam was a big part of the teams’ success as he was a team captain and leader throughout the process of creating a championship caliber team. In 2016, Adam was named an AUS conference all-star as he finished 2^nd in tackles in the AUS.

Adam was privileged in being selected among the 1000’s of players across Canada to compete in the annual 2017 East West Bowl game. The game itself was to show case the talent of the all stars across the country in front of CFL scouts. After finishing his senior year, Adam came up short of the CFL. He found offers to play in the Europe pro league, but was ready to call it a playing career.

Looking for change, Adam has decided to hang up the cleats and pick up his whistle, as he is shifting his direction into helping the youth of central Alberta to reach their true potential in the game of football. Providing guidance, knowledge and experience in how to be not just a next level football player, but a better well rounded person.

We are excited to have Coach Kuntz with us, as he will bring a reignited spark to the Shock football program and provide passion, leadership and innovation for our spring league team.

 

SHOCK 2019 STARTS January 6, 2019

SHOCK MIDGET FOOTBALL IS FOR ATHLETES IN GRADES 9-11

FORMS ARE ONLINE UNDER THE REGISTER TAB

COMBINE & TRYOUTS

Registration, COMBINE/TESTING 

@Stettler High School

SUNDAY JAN 6, 2019 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Registration @ 1:00pm, Combine begins @ 1:30pm

Parent Introduction Meeting  @ 1:45pm

Note: For Parents  that tryouts will be $150.00 & will Include
a SHOCK T-SHIRT, the Combine & 3 Tryouts.

 1st Tryout: SUNDAY Jan. 27, 2019

 @Camrose Field House

9:30 am – 12 pm

Note: Players dressed, and ready to go @ 9:25am (whistle blows @ 9:30am)

-Players must bring their own high school helmet, indoor runners, shorts and their Shock shirt. (which will be provided on the day)

2nd Tryout: SUNDAY Feb 17, 2019  

 @Camrose Field House

9:30 am – 12 pm

Note: Players dressed, and ready to go @ 9:25am (whistle blows @ 9:30am)

Players must bring their own high school helmet, indoor runners, shorts and their Shock shirt.

3rd Tryout: SUNDAY Feb 24, 2019  

 @Camrose Field House

9:30 am – 12 pm

Note: Players dressed, and ready to go @ 9:25am (whistle blows @ 9:30am)

Players must bring their own high school helmet, indoor runners, shorts and their Shock shirt.

Team will be selected following the final tryout. Players will be notified  about their status and our 2019 shock team will be posted to our Website.  

                                       

Regular Season

Shock’s Midget football season runs from March 3 to May 5, 2019. Indoor Practices will be  between Camrose, Wetaskiwin and Edmonton and when we can get outside all practices will be at our  Home field in Lacombe and games will be held in Edmonton and Lacombe.

Registration will be March 3rd  – This is a VERY IMPORTANT day – Practice runs from 3-5, Supper & Meeting 5:00 – 6:30 , Practice 6:30 – 8:00 pm  @ Wetaskiwin Drill Hall

 Regular Season Fees: $400.00 due March 3rd, 2019