Grand Rapids Public Schools Athletics

Open HS Coaching Positions for 2013-14 school year.

kampmuellern — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:50:32 +0000

Please send your letter of interest and resume to athletics@grps.org for the following open positions. Make sure to indicate the position in which you are interested.

HS Coach Job Description

Ottawa Hills Boys Soccer Varsity 8/14/13 – 11/2/13 VACANT $2,137.38 – $3,562.30

Ottawa Hills Boys Soccer JV 8/14/13 – 11/2/13 VACANT $2,137.38

GRPS Girls Swim Assistant 8/14/13 – 11/23/13 VACANT $1,781.15 – $3,206.07

Union Boys Tennis Varsity 8/14/13 – 10/19/13 VACANT $2,849.84 – $4,274.76

Ottawa Hills Cross Country Varsity 8/14/13 – 10/19/13 VACANT $2,849.84 – $4,274.76

Union/Ottawa Hills Football Assistant 8/12/13 – 11/30/13 VACANT $1,781.15 – $4,274.76

Ottawa Hills Volleyball Freshman 8/14/13 – 11/23/13 VACANT $1,781.15 – $3,206.07

Union FL Cheerleading Varsity 8/12/13 – 11/30/13 VACANT $2,849.84 – $3,206.07

Ottawa Hills FL Cheerleading JV 8/12/13 – 11/30/13 VACANT $2,137.38 – $2,493.61

Union/Ottawa Hills FL Cheerleading Freshman 8/12/13 – 11/30/13 VACANT $1,781.15 – $2,137.38

GRPS Boys Swim Assistant 11/25/13 – 3/8/14 VACANT $1,781.15 – $3,206.07

Union Bowling Varsity 11/18/13 – 3/1/14 VACANT $3,562.30 – $5,343.45

Union/Ottawa Hills Wrestling JV 11/18/13 – 3/1/14 VACANT $1,781.15 – $3,206.07

Union Boys Basketball Varsity 11/18/13 – 3/22/14 VACANT $4,987.22 – $6,768.37

Union Girls Basketball Varsity 11/11/13 – 3/15/14 VACANT $4,987.22 – $6,768.37

Union Girls Basketball JV 11/11/13 – 3/15/14 VACANT $2,137.38 – $3,918.53

Union Girls Basketball Freshman 11/11/13 – 3/15/14 VACANT $1,781.15 – $3,206.07

Union WT Comp. Cheerleading Varsity 11/11/13 – 3/1/14 VACANT $2,849.84 – $3,206.07

Union/Ottawa Hills WT Comp. Cheerleading JV 11/11/13 – 3/1/14 VACANT $2,137.38 – $2,493.61

Union/Ottawa Hills WT Comp. Cheerleading Freshmen 11/11/13 – 3/1/14 VACANT $1,781.15 – $2,137.38

If you are interested in Coaching in the High School or Middle School levels but do not see an open position in a particular sport feel free to send a letter of interest and resume to athletics@grps.org

If you are interested in volunteer coaching in the Elementary level (cross-country, soccer, basketball, track) please contact us at athletics@gprs.org

Creston Track

kampmuellern — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:08 +0000

Creston student-athletes Sam Freeman, Cortez Sims, D’Asia Ingram and Eunice Eyamba earned All Confernece honors last Saturday at the OK Blue Conference meet.

In addition Andrea Kooistra tied the school record in the Girls pole vault at 8′ 0″. This ties the school record set by Annie Waalkes last week.

Creston Tennis

kampmuellern — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:14 +0000

Creston student-athlete Mallory Robinson played in the finals of the OK Blue Tennis tournament. Mallory, a senior, who has played #1 Singles for 4 years, also played volleyball where she received All Conference Honorable Mention.

Creston Results at Hopkins Invitational

kampmuellern — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:23:58 +0000

Annie Waalkes (City) broke the school record in the girl’s pole vault with an 8’0 vault taking 2nd place.

Eunice Eyamba was a double winner in the 100m and 200m.

Other medalists were:

Alicia Gaines – Discus 5th place
Melanie Rothey (City) – Shot put 6th place
Abdul Salat – 1600m – 3rd place
Nick Maternowski (City) – 3200m – 3rd place
Josh Bell (City) 3200m – 6th place

Union JV Softball Pic

kampmuellern — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:25:27 +0000

Here is some hardworking players stopping for a fun pic.

2013 Summer Volleyball Camp

brehmc — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:05:04 +0000

Union High School in collaboration with Grand Valley State University athletes and coaches will be hosting summer volleyball camp for 3rd-12th graders! Camp dates are July 22-24th and a free t-shirt is included with each camp registration!

For full details click the links below or contact the Union High School Athletic Office at 616.819.3168.

2013 Summer Volleyball Camp Information Flyer

2013 Summer Volleyball Camp Registration Form

Creston Track Results

kampmuellern — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:15:30 +0000

Creston HS’s track and field team competed against Wyoming HS for track and field on Thursday, April 25. The following were winners in their events.

* Discuss winner is Erin O’Driscoll

* 800 meter winner is Annie Waalkes

* Long Jump winner is Mike Meyers

* High Jump winner is Ethan Exoo

* 4 x 200 meter Relay team are Cortez Sims, Devin Lawshea, Isaiah Johnson, and Sam Freeman

* 1600 meter and 3200 meter winner is Abdul Salat

* 4 x100 relay team are Mike Meyers, Isaiah Johnson, Devin Lawshea, and Sam Freeman

* 200 meters winner is Sam Freeman
* 400 meters winner is Cortez Sims
* 800 meters winner Jorge Roque

Sharnell James – Burger King Athlete of the Week

kampmuellern — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:16:16 +0000

Sharnell James is a 4 year varsity letter athlete. As a sophomore she was on the state qualifying team in the 4×100 that finish 10th overall in the state. In 2012 Sharnell was named the team MVP. Sharnell primary event is the 100m dash and her personal best is 12.96, she also competes in the 200m dash (fastest time is 26.8), 4×100, 4×200 & 4×400 relays. Sharnell has not lost the 100m dash competition this year.

Sharnell also plays on the OHHS volleyball team. Sharnell has been an honor student her entire 4 years at Ottawa Hills and is currently thinking about attending Hampton University, Grand Valley University or Michigan State University. Sharnell has a 3.53 GPA.

To hear the broadcast: BK AOTW-Sharnell James-Ottawa Hills Track Final Mix

Sam Beal wins four events at the Cougar Invite

kampmuellern — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:45:19 +0000

Ottawa Hills track athlete Sam Beal wins four events at the Cougar Invite. For check out the MLive article HERE

Grand Rapids Public Schools 2013 Turkey Trot 5K

kampmuellern — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:27:27 +0000

Race Information

Date: Thanksgiving Day Morning, Thursday November 28, 2013

Time: Main Race – 8am

Mini Trot begins at approximately 8:40am

Sponsor Section

We would like to thank New Balance GR for being our title sponsor of the 2013 Mini Trot and for supporting the Grand Rapids Public Schools!