Athletics
Skills Camp
Join the Tabor College football coaching staff for a day of fun, skill and fundamental development at the inaugural Bluejays Football Skills Camp from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, July 19 at the college.
The non-contact camp is for players entering grades 7 through 12. The camp is designed to introduce drills and give instruction to stimulate skill development at desired position.
“Ultimately the ones who do the extra, such as attending fundamental skills camps are the ones who improve their game,” said Tabor Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch. “There is no secret to why certain high school programs are stronger than others; their players look forward to developing their skills during the off-season through camps such as these.”
Cost is $40 per player. For information contact Coach Ed King at (620) 947-3121 ext. 1604.
7 on 7 Camp
The Tabor College football program will host its second annual “7 on 7 Bluejays’ Passing Camp” on Saturday, June 21, for players entering grades 9 through 12. This year’s camp will be expanded from eight to 12 teams.
“The 7 on 7 camp serves an individual and team purpose,” said Tabor Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch. “It allows participants and teams to work on their offensive and defensive individual skills as well as work on the timing and precision of their passing game and coverages. It also allows for a great time of interaction among area players and coaches. It also allows our staff great exposure to excellent area players and programs. It was well received last year and we are expecting a great time again this year.”
Cost for the camp is $150 for the first 12 players and $20 for each additional player. For more information, coaches should contact Coach Gottsch at (620) 947-3121 ext. 1602.
Football News
Addressing the Rural Teacher Shortage: USD 398 Peabody-Burns and Tabor College to Collaborate On New Teacher Prep Pathways Program
June 14, 2009
Categories: General News, Football News
The USD 398 Peabody-Burns School District and Tabor College have announced the creation of a new cooperative Teacher Prep Pathways Program, to encourage Peabody-Burns students to pursue teaching as an early career path. Students choosing to attend Tabor College after completing the program will be granted a waiver, reducing the amount of field experience required to receive an education degree.
The new vocational education program, created by Cathy Silvers, Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor at Peabody-Burns Jr.-Sr. High School, recently was approved for state funding by the Kansas State Board of Education. Students will be eligible to enter the program this fall.
“The Teacher Prep Pathway Program will give our students an early opportunity to learn what it is going to take to be a teacher, and to learn some of the basic skills before they enter college,” Silvers said. “Students who know they want to become teachers tomorrow can start making plans for the future now, and that makes their classes more real and relevant to them.”
Representing the USD 398 Peabody-Burns School District at the signing ceremony to create the new Teacher Prep Pathways Program held June 10 at Tabor College were: (standing at left) Rex Watson, Superintendent of USD 398, and (seated at left) Cathy Silvers, Instructor of Family and Consumer Sciences. Representing Tabor College were (standing at right) Provost Dr. Lawrence Ressler; (standing center) Dr. Linda Cantwell, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing; and (seated at right) Dr. Donna Bagley, Chair of the Education Department. Tabor College Photo by Vance Frick.
Under the terms of a broadly-written articulation agreement signed June 10 the school district will provide course work and supervised mentoring and tutoring experiences for interested students. Tabor will collaborate with the school district in the program delivery and with the internship experiences. Students who successfully complete both the course work and the internship will have one of their early field experiences waived if they enroll in Tabor College’s teacher education programs.
The Teacher Prep Pathway Program is exactly the kind of teacher preparation program needed to help alleviate the severe shortage of teachers in rural Kansas, according to Dr. Donna M. Bagley, Chair of the Education Department at Tabor College.
“I am extremely excited about this opportunity to encourage high school students to consider teaching as a profession,” Bagley said. “There’s such a critical shortage of teachers in rural Kansas. This is really a way to grow your own rural teacher. Because these students come from a rural community, they should be especially effective in rural communities where the teacher shortage is the greatest.
“Cathy is a very capable teacher and this is a really well thought out program,” Bagley added. “I think it’s a feather in the cap of the Peabody-Burns school district, to create a new program at a time when schools everywhere are facing budget cuts, I think speaks highly of their commitment.”
According to Rex Watson, Superintendent of USD 398, programs such as Teacher Prep Pathways represent an emerging trend in high school curricula in which students are encouraged to choose a four-year “Career Pathway Plan of Study” containing rigorous academic coursework and electives based on their desired careers. Teacher Prep Pathways electives at Peabody-Burns will include courses such as Human Growth and Development, Parenting, and Exploring Teaching as a Career.
“I think the program represents a huge advantage, not only for our kids, but for our programs and for the teaching profession as a whole,” Watson said. “And it opens new doors for potential students to come to Tabor College, to fill up an outstanding education program. It allows us to dovetail what we do into a seamless transition to the education program there. ”
The Tabor College Education Department has enjoyed a good working relationship with the faculty and administrators of the Peabody-Burns School District for many years. This past school year, the district hosted two student teachers from Tabor and more than 15 students were assigned to the district for pre-student teaching field experiences.
“We’re very pleased with our relationship with Tabor College and the students they send us to student teach,” said Watson, who spoke as a guest lecturer to the college’s Introduction to Education class in January.
Attracting new students to Tabor College who’ve already demonstrated a desire to serve in tomorrow’s classrooms excites Linda Cantwell, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing.
“Research would tell us that this generation of students is interested in giving back to the world; they want to be of service to the world, so this is exciting to me,” Cantwell said. “This program will attract a certain kind of student to Tabor that I think fits well with our mission statement, to prepare people for a life of learning, work and service, for Christ and his kingdom. And, to have a program like this be so close to home is incredible.”
According to Provost Dr. Lawrence Ressler, programs such as the Teacher Prep Pathways Program could help solve the teacher shortage plaguing rural America.
“Education is critical for the future of Marion County, the state and the nation,” Ressler said. “This is one of those efforts to have a seamless connection between the high school and the college which is going to be critical for the future.”
Tabor Hosts Nationally-Ranked Friends University Saturday for Centennial Homecoming Game
September 29, 2008
Categories: Football News, Athletics News
HILLSBORO, Kan. – The Tabor College Bluejays, a football team still seeking its first win of the season; will play the nationally-ranked powerhouse Friends University Falcons at 2 p.m. Saturday at its Centennial Homecoming game at Reimer Field.
This past Saturday, despite another fine performance by senior running back Demetrius Cox who carried the ball 18 times for 71 yards and a touchdown, the Bluejays fell to Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 31-15, in Goodwell, Okla.
The Aggies were amped after their win last week against Southern Nazarene, their first win in three seasons, and this is a much better team than Tabor beat in Hillsboro last fall.
Senior Marcus Manny (Dallas, Texas) booted a 31 yard field goal with 10:48 left in the first quarter. Cox scored his TD on a two-yard run late in the second quarter. Sophomore quarterback Marc Amos (Lakewood, Colo.) connected with wide receiver Phillip Robben (senior, Wichita, Kan.) for a third quarter touchdown.
Friends, meanwhile, hosted conference opponent Bethany College Saturday in the 2008 Friends University homecoming game in Wichita.
The Falcons, tied for first in the KCAC with a record of 3-0 and ranked No. 8 in the national polls, jumped to a quick 7-0 lead and went on to defeat the Swedes 42-6.
Tabor College’s Joshua Arnold Chosen to Lead Collaborative for the Association for Christians in Student Development
September 25, 2008
Categories: General News, Football News
Joshua Arnold, Resident Director and Director of Housing for Student Development at Tabor College, has been selected to lead the New Professionals’ Collaborative for the Association for Christians in Student Development (ACSD).
Arnold will serve a two-year term with the national organization and will be responsible for assembling a leadership team for his collaborative group.
The Student Development staff at Tabor College holds membership in the Association for Christians in Student Development, which promotes the integration of Biblical principles into student affairs work, and the integration of Scripture and the Christian faith into the student development profession.
Arnold, who joined the staff at Tabor College in 2006, graduated from Life Pacific College (Christiansburg, Va.) with a bachelor’s degree in theology in 2003. He served as a church planter with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Iowa, from 2003-2006. He earned a master’s degree in student affairs from Regent University in 2007.
Joshua and his wife, Holly, live on campus with their two children, Isabella, and Isaac, says life at Tabor is a rewarding experience.
“What I love about Tabor is, not only do we have a rich heritage of faith, but that faith continues to guide our practice, even today,” Arnold said. “It is a privilege and pleasure to serve at an institution who would describe itself as ‘Decidedly Christian.’”
Cox Rushes for 171 Yards and Two TDs in Loss to Sterling
September 21, 2008
Categories: Football News, General News, Athletics News
(Hillsboro Free Press)
Tabor College was defeated by Sterling 54-19 at Reimer Field Saturday, allowing 530 yards of total offense, 330 of which came on the ground.
The Sterling attack could not, however, overshadow another fine performance by standout running back Demetrius Cox, who logged 171 rushing yards on 13 carries. Cox broke touchdown runs of 50 and 52 yards, the second of which combined raw power—evidenced by a quartet of broken tackles—with ludicrous speed in the open field.
Cox also did his part in the first half, appearing to have evened the score with a 52-yard breakaway jaunt on a toss sweep to the left side after Sterling took a 7-0 lead.
But the extra point was blocked and returned by the Warriors, putting Tabor in a 9-6 hole from which they could not recover.
Tabor Football Falls to Ottawa
September 14, 2008
Categories: Football News, General News, Athletics News
OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University Braves scored on all four first quarter possessions, propelling them to a 52-6 victory over Tabor College on Saturday night at Peoples Bank Field. OU scored on six of its eight first half possessions versus the Bluejays.
(From the Ottawa University Athletics Website)
Trent Carney Signs to Play Football at Tabor College
August 12, 2008
Categories: Football News, Football Signees, General News, Athletics News
Catoosa High School graduate Trent Carney (Tulsa, Okla.) has signed a letter of intent to play football this fall for the Bluejays.
Carney, a 5’8, 215-pound fullback/linebacker, will help add depth, and bring a physical presence to the Bluejays this year. While at Catoosa High School Carney, helped lead the Indians to the playoffs for the first time since 2000, with a record of 5-6.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Trent is a quality person and a physical football player. We are excited to have him here this year as part of the Bluejay family.”
Trent is the son of Patricia and Martin Carney.
Ted McFarland Signs to Play Football at Tabor College
August 12, 2008
Categories: Football News, Football Signees, General News, Athletics News
Liberty Christian High School graduate Ted McFarland (Fountain Valley, Calif.) has signed a letter of intent to play football this fall for the Bluejays.
McFarland, 6’2, 290-pound offensive lineman, will help bring depth and size to the Bluejays offensive line this season. While at Liberty Christian High School McFarland, was named team captain for the Minutemen.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Ted comes to us from a solid Christian family and he will be a big presence for us on the field. We are excited to have Ted join our football program this fall.”
Ted is the son of John and Kathleen McFarland.
Nick Kemp Signs to Play Football at Tabor College
August 12, 2008
Categories: Football News, Football Signees, General News, Athletics News
Livingston High School graduate Nick Kemp (Livingston, Texas) has signed a letter of intent to play football for the Bluejays this fall.
Kemp, a 5’11, 275-pound guard/center, will help provide depth, and bring a physical toughness to the Bluejays offense line this fall.
While at Livingston High School Kemp, helped lead the Lions to 10-3 record, and a B1-District Area title. Kemp was honored both his junior and senior seasons by being named 2nd Team All District.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Nick is a tough-nosed kid who loves the game. He will bring mental and physical toughness to our team. We are very excited that he has decided to become a Tabor Bluejay.”
Nick is the son of Janie and Harry Kemp.
Dareck A. Yeoman Signs to Play Football at Tabor
August 06, 2008
Categories: Football News, Football Signees, General News, Athletics News
Mission Veteran’s Memorial High School graduate Dareck Yeoman (Missions, Texas) has signed a letter of intent to play football this fall for the Bluejays.
Yeoman, a 6’0, 155-pound wide receiver will help bring depth to the Bluejays receiving core this fall. While at Mission Veteran’s Memorial High School Yeoman was a 2 year lettermen, as well as an All-District Honorable Mention selection.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Dareck is a quality young man. He possesses good receiving skills and will make a positive impact as a Tabor College football player. We are excited to have Dareck on board.”
Dareck is the son of Joseph and Jo Ann Gray.
Marquis Smith Signs to Play Football at Tabor
August 05, 2008
Categories: Football News, Football Signees, General News, Athletics News
San Bernardino Valley Community College transfer Marquis Smith (Compton, Calif.) has signed a letter of intent to play football next season for the Bluejays.
Smith, a 6’0, 185-pound wide receiver will be look upon to be a major factor in the Bluejays passing game next season. While at San Bernardino Valley Community College Smith was a two time All-Conference selection while leading the Wolverines in receiving both seasons.
According to Head Football Coach Mike Gottsch, “Marquis will provide immediate help at our wide receiver position. He brings maturity and experience as well as athletic ability to the position. We are very excited to see him in a Bluejay uniform this fall.”
Marquis is the son of Marrice and Kim Merritt
