In the TNT EXPRESS FOOTBALL Organization, success in our growing league depends on the focus we give to our young players. By teaching them the fundamentals of the game and that if they work hard and never quit, they will always be successful in life not only on the field but off.

We are privileged to have a role at shaping these young players.  Our Organization and our Coaches take this responsibility seriously. We feel our kids should be the ones breaking up the fights in school, not starting them.  Our kids should be the ones leading by example with their grades, effort, and enthusiasm.  We expect them to lead by example, and be proud to say they play for TNT EXPRESS FOOTBALL Players and be role models for their classmates.

We encourage good sportsmanship and physical intensity at the same. We love to see players going as hard as they can between whistles, and after the play, helping each other up and going back to do it again.  Like you, we have always maintained that winning is more fun than losing, but winning is not the only thing and not always going to happen.  Fun is the “thing” along with our Organization motto of Work Hard Never Quit which will make this season a memorable one.

Let’s Remember To Keep It Fun!

• Sat. April 20 – 10 – 11  - Bantam

• Mon. April 22- 9 to 10  -  JV

• Wed. April 24-8 to 9  -  Tyke & Atoms

• Wed. April 24- 9 to 10  -  Varsity

• Thurs. April 25- 8 to 9  -  Peewee

• Thurs April 25 – 9 to 10  -  JV

• Friday April 26 – 8 to 9  - Bantam

• Friday April 26 – 9 to 10  -  Varsity

No football equipment needed for the practises.

Practices Notifications

We are currently waiting for the ok from the Town if it is ok to go on the fields.

We have to wait till the fields are dry till we can move outside. So now we will be practising inside in the Fieldhouse in the New Tec Rec Centre.

Each week we will send out a newsletter on Thursday to let you know when practices are going to be held.

Please make sure to check your email for this newsletter.  You can also watch the facebook page as we will be putting notices on there as well.

Remember to check the Practice Page for updated information.

Check out some photos from the Atom and Tykes practice April 20, 2013.

Tip of the Week

Be at the practice area & fully ready to goat least 10 minutes earlier than the start time announced.

“Fully Ready To Go” means with all of the necessary equipment on and your water bottle with you.

Dave Wood to

TNT Express

Coaching Staff

Albion Bolton Community Arena  February 2, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Alliston NTRC February 2, 2013 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Albion Bolton Community Arena  February 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Alliston NTRC February 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Albion Bolton Community Arena   March 6, 2013 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Alliston NTRC March 6, 2013 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

Everyone Makes the Team!

Registration Payments now accepted online.

TNT EXPRESS FOOTBALL – Full Contact – Rep Football

Age Groups 7-18

Varsity: 1994-1996

Junior Varsity: 1997-1998

Bantam: 1999-2000

Peewee: 2001-2002

Atom: 2003-2004

Tyke: 2005-2006

8 game schedule beginning May 24.

If you are interested in coaching or volunteering please call us 905-936-5051

Equipment handout will be at Mel Mitchell Field House as follows:

April 9, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. = Tyke and Varsity

April 10, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. = Atom and PeeWee

April 11, 2013 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. = Junior Varsity

April 13, 2013 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. = Bantom

Add one more for the good guys, The TNT Tykes travelled to Mohawk sports complex in Hamilton to take on the Steel City Steelers on Sunday. Once again our men were determined to come out on top. With temperatures above 30 degrees a hard hitting and action filled game would prevail. A 3yard kick return by #88(C) Jacob Ursomarzo who also had a QB sack on the defense, would set up a 50yard TD by #25(RB) Lucas Snowdon. A turn over on downs would leave the Express in perfect scoring position. A 20yard rush by #6(WR) Jake Barker and a 6yard rush by #7(QB) Edwin Haley would allow another TD By #25(RB) Lucas Snowdon. Steelers TD would bring the game to 12-6. Before the half would end the Express would lead 18-12, another TD for 25yards by #25(RB) Lucas Snowdon. The defense would again prove that they could not be beat,#1(NT) Preston Gallant, #11(DT) Kadan Macrea who had 1 tackle,and #13(DT) Luke Rideout who had 3 tackles would keep solid pressure on the Steelers offence. #10(CB) Ryan Hart and #80(CB) Joesph Mete who had 5 tackles would storm the offensive back field and allow next to no yardage to be gained.#6(SS) Jake Barker who had 5 tackles and #25(SS) Lucas Snowdon who had 9 tackles while on the defense played a key role in the three more turn over on downs. #25(RB) Lucas Snowdon would break many tackles and score a 75yard TD and bring us to a 24-12 lead. In the last play of the game a hard working offence would allow #6(WR) Jake Barker to score a 10yard TD. Barker had a total of 61 rushing yards. #7(QB) Edwin Hailey had a total of 13 rushing yards, #13(DT) Luke Rideout had a total of 10 rushing yards off of kick return, and #25(RB) Lucas Snowdon had a total of 236 rushing yards OUTSTANDING. HARD WORK and NEVER QUIT attitudes by all players brought another TNT victory 30-12 next game to be played June 17 against The Brampton Bull Dogs at Mel-Mitchell field and oh yes these men are ready!!!!

The TNT JV squad continued to struggle last Sunday hosting a physical Rexdale Raider team under sweltering heat at Mel Mitchell Field falling 26-0.

Once again the injury bug reared its nasty head claiming TNT players by the second quarter while Rexdale struggled to find their hard gaining ground game.

Mark Anderson, Anthony Giangregorio and Jesse Derose combined with Johnathan Lillino and Julio Malpica controlled the front line and frustrate Rexdale.

At the half the TNT defense had stymied the visitors, down by a very small 12-0 deficit.  While the defense held off the Raiders the JV offense continued to search for answers.  Without key veterans TNT has asked many younger players to step up and contribute in key roles with limited success.

“Its easy to make excuses” said JV head coach Adam Ross.  “Sure, we are growing our offense and maybe its a little slower than we’d like, but I have complete confidence in our guys to turn it around”.

Turning things around may be harder than expected with the late injury to TNT Quarterback Johnny Koolhauss, who at press time had an undisclosed injury and had no expected return time.

Sitting at 0-4 certainly wasn’t where the preseason pollsters had TNT, but at the halfway mark the group looks to make positive changes and head into the last half of the season optimistic.

The Express Bantams  took one on the chin Saturday at the hands of the league leading Cambridge Lions 32 to 6.  The lone TNT score came on a one yard plunge by QB Jason Uprichard after he had busted up the middle for a 43 yard gain.  Wyatt Hamilton was picked as an honorary captain for his great work on the o-line which allowed the Express to move the ball effectively in the middle of the field.  Rookie tackles Anthony Federici and Jordan Lollino also played well on the offence, blocking well for Sean Coomey who had 73 yards on the ground.  Westin Bristow played great with several solid tackles as well as a pass knock down and was also a captains pick for the second time this season.  Jake Cepeda continues to improve as a slotback and versatile Liam Gracey played both tailback and fullback filling in for the injured Dante Lelli.  Dylan D’amato was very good on the wide side corner and Christian d’Alessandro had his best game of the year on defence.  The Bantams record is 2 and 2 with the big bad Hamilton Steelers in town next week.