Trevians defeat Stevenson

Yesterday we, the New Trier Trevians, defeated the Stevenson baseball team.  It was a big win considering Stevenson was ranked right behind us.  Eli Anderson made his first varsity start and it was a success.  He pitched six innings of shut out baseball and only allowed two hits.  The ending score was 3-0, it was a close one.  The game was tied at 0 for most inning.  Then in a late inning we plated one run and a few innings later added two more.  Pitching and defense took the game from there shutting down Stevenson's offense in the innings.  It was a big win for the Trevs. 

Johnny Schroeder

Trevians faced with long week and key players regain eligibility

It's a busy week for the Trevians, with a game almost everyday. This long week could not have come at a better time considering the new eligibility of pitchers John Saleh and Eli Anderson. Anderson will make his first varsity start tonight against Stevenson with Saleh in relief. Yesterday lead by ace pitcher, Bob Cook, we defeated Maine South. Bob pitched beautifully, he pitched all seven innings allowing one hit, no runs, and no walks. The week has been made tougher due to the adverse weather. The temperature has dropped again and it is a constant struggle to keep warm in the dug-out and maintain the feeling in our hands on the field. Stevenson should be a good game this evening. Good luck to Eli on his first Varsity start.

-Johnny Schroeder

Tennis Star Nevolo Big Ten Freshman Of The Year!

Hi Tip Top Athletes,

38th ranked Dennis Nevolo University Of Illinois got the Freshman of the Year award!  Dennis had a great year so far. Regionals start next Friday!

IL lost to Ohio State in Big Tens this weekend. 

                                                    Let's go DENNIS!!!

http://www.illinihq.com/special/nevolo.cfm

Baseball Season Getting Going at New Trier

Finally, yesterday the sun was out and the field was dry.  We played Deerfield at home.  We won the game 7 to 2.  Most of the game was really close as we were tied at one early and took a 3-1 lead in the middle.  In a late inning we bursted and next thing you know we were up 7-1.  Connor Murphy and Eli Anderson both made their pitching debuts in relief for starting pitcher Ryder Borre.  Murphy and Anderson looked very promising.  Today our conference schedule continues as we are playing at Niles West.

Johnny Schroeder

blog writer for Tip Top Training

Alex Tapak Walks the Walk for Autism

Last Sunday, was the 2nd annual Walk the Walk for Autism, Alex Tapak planned the event with Character Counts! at Hinsdale Central. The walk was held in Hinsdale and despite the rain they managed to raise $45,000. All of the proceeds are donated to Charlie's gift, which will then go to building Autism Centers; where counseling and therapy is provided for the families of children and children who have Autism. Way to Go Alex! 

-Alex Tapak is a 3 time team state champion and in 2007 set the record for the best team in state history!

Keep you posted on her college decision!

Spring Baseball with Chicago Weather

This week has gotten off to a slow start due to a lot of rain.  Monday and Tuesday's were canceled and rescheduled.  Due to the cancelations we got our first day off of the season on Monday and had to go back inside to practice on Tuesday.  With the extra time I went down to the Cubs game last night as they beat the Reds.  Today we have our rescheduled game from Monday at Deerfield.  With the weather getting better everyday we hope that the season will get rolling and we can find a steady rhythm.  

Talk to everyone soon!

John Schroeder

John Schroeder New Intern at Tip Top!

To all Tip Top Athletes

I'm Johnny Schroeder, I am interning at Tip Top for the next four weeks.  I have been training with Mindee at Tip Top for two years and I am currently a member of the New Trier Baseball team and will be playing next year at Colby College in Maine.

Concerning our season at New Trier it is going well we are 8 and 2 and as of Monday ranked 5th in the state, after a big win over Sandburg High School.  We hope to make a run at the State Championship.

Tim Duxbury and Jono Hall have hit the first home runs of the season both in victories against top 10 teams (Prairie Ridge and Sandburg).  Pitcher Bob Cook has started the season well with a few big wins in the mound.  Its looking good for the 2009 New Trier baseball team.

Talk to everyone tomorrow!

Johnny Schroeder

Aron Hiltzik Congrats on your Bar Mitzvah

Tip Toppers..

First I would like to congratulate Aron Hiltzik #4 in the country in tennis.  Aron did a spectacular job on his Bar Mitvah studies and was quite poised.  In the evening he had an amazing party at Pin Stripes and did some break dancing with Jasmine the DJ.  Know wonder Aron has awesome footwork...just watch him on the dance floor!

The best part of the party was the sweet table.  Even though I talk about eating nutritiously ..they had an awesome chocolate and vanilla fountain.             

      Please let me know if there have been any other success stories!

See you later

MIndee

April 13th National Plank Day!

Dear Tip Toppers,

Tip Top has a National Plank Day...April 13th   

What is Plank?  Plank is a core exercise that is in the push up position and holding the position with your forearms bent. Maintain  your back and legs straight. 

The reason why I call April 14th National Plank day is that plank is one of my strength evaluations.  Matt Burr, 16 years old had the plank record at twenty minutes within the past 4 months.  Kenny Herrmann 10 years old broke the record at 23 minutes and ten seconds....WOW!

I received BREAKING NEWS that Matt Burr that night did a 31 minute plank!  To me that was a mental exercise then a physical one!  Great job Matt!

Anyone who wants to challenge the 31 minute plank please let me know!

Mindee

Eat To Win!

Hi Tip Top Athletes,

Finally the spring is here!  We are outside every once in awhile training so we can get use to working in the sunshine and soon to be heat,,,

We talked a few days ago regarding nutrition...

The first question I ask the Tip Top athletes is what did you have for breakfast?

The answers I get from the newcomers are frosted flakes, cocoa pebbles and it gets worse.  My comment is that they should just eat a cup of sugar if you eat like that!

The real answer is eat healthy

Breakfast Plan ideas:

*eggs or egg whites (2 or 3)

*pancakes

*fruit and oatmeal

Lunch

Turkey Sandwich on wheat

fruit

pretzels

chicken noodle soup

Dinner

Chicken

steak

Potato baked

salad with tomatoes

green beans

     Snacks after school-apples and peanut butter,  banana, fruit smoothie 

*Eat three snacks during the day and three meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner!  

*Remember to drink ten glasses of water daily!!

Ask me to write you a meal plan if you want to be the best you can be!!

Train SMART during your season

Hello Tip Toppers,

I have a few athletes  at Tip Top who are training during season.  Training during season is a way to prevent injuries and get the competitive edge over your opponents.

During spring break Ross Putterman has committed to getting fit during his tennis season. Ross is ranked  Top 5 Doubles Prospect for High School Tennis.  He is a sophomore at Stevenson High School.

Ross:    "I really want to get better for High School season and I think the fitness and training has been missing from my game in the past years!  My eating plan is much better and I am in the gym daily....lifting and working out at Tip Top!  I know this will pay off in the long run.  My goals are to get faster on the court and get much stronger"  Mark Bey, Ross Putterman's coach feels that getting stronger and more fit will help him get to the next level!  I believe that's right!

Good luck in your season Ross!

Talk to everyone soon.

Mindee Epstein