2012 Important Football Dates

April 23rd- May 8th Spring Football (Must have current physical and insurance on file to participate).

May 3rd Annual Black and Gold Game during school 7th period.

May 8th Spring Football Game vs West Minister @ Home 6PM

Vacation Days for Players: May 26th – June 3rd , June 29th -July 8th.

**parents please try to schedule family vacations, church outings etc… during the vacation times listed. It is VITAL to the success of our programs to have 100% attendance from all players during the scheduled times. Summer Work outs for both Middle and Varsity Teams:

June 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28

July 9-12, 16-19, 23-26

Start time for Varsity Players is 6:00-9:00 AM.

Start time for Middle School Players 8:00-10:00 AM.

Go Tigers,

Coach Brown 

Offensive Lineman Award        Jesse Rich & Hunter Pack                   

Offensive Back Award             Gavin Calder & Cody Bigoney                        

Receiver Award                       Jacob Petritsch                        

Offensive MVP                        Garett Miller & Gavin Calder               

Defensive Lineman Award        Cregan Lewter                                    

Linebacker Award                    Ricky Lowery                                      

Defensive Back Award             Zac Ellis & Tyler McCarley                             

Defensive MVP                        Tyler McCarley & Daniel McNeese

Most Improved                         Hayden Durrett, & Andrew Herron      

110% Award                            Adam Davis & Christian Ellis               

Eugene Cooper Award             Gavin Calder                                       

Dagen Miller Award                  Kaleb White    

Ardmore's Gavin Calder honored by state's sports writers

Paul Beaudry/The Birmingham News, October 03, 2011 6:42 p.m. BIRMINGHAM, Alabama

-- After a 40-carry, 276-yard game the previous week, Ardmore’s Gavin Calder took things easy on Friday night. Of course, easy is subjective as Calder came through with a five-touchdown, 338-yard rushing night in a 47-40 win over Priceville.

For grins, he also threw a 79-yard halfback pass for a touchdown to go with his scoring runs of 4, 37, 15, 21 and 24 yards. For his effort, Calder was named the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Offensive Player of the Week.

The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

October 4, 2011

Calder spearheads Ardmore's second win

— Ardmore notched win No. 2 of the season in addition to its first Class 4A, Region 8 victory last Friday with an unstoppable rushing attack spearheaded by senior Gavin Calder.

The Tigers senior scored five touchdowns while rushing 36 times for 338 yards in the 47-30 victory over Priceville. In addition he also threw a 79-yard halfback pass for a touchdown.

For his efforts, Calder has been selected as The News Courier Player of the Week for the second straight week. Last week he was honored for rushing 40 times for 276 yards in Ardmore’s win over Clements.

His performance against the Warriors also earned him the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Offensive Player of the Week. “Gavin has taken it to another level,” Ardmore coach Shannon Brown said. “I’m glad I’ve got No. 25 on my side.”

The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

September 27, 2011

Calder helps Ardmore record first win of 2011 season

— After a frustrating four weeks, Ardmore put themselves in the win column Friday night, earning their first victory of the season. The Tigers used a strong running game, led by senior Gavin Calder. Calder rushed 41 times for 276 yards and accounted for all four Ardmore touchdowns. He scored on runs of 8, 4, 7 and 20 yards. For his performance, Calder has been selected as this week’s News Courier Player of the Week. Ardmore re-opens Class 4A, Region 8 play Friday at Priceville.

On Sept. 2nd at the West Limestone/Ardmore football game, AHS is having its 2nd Annual "Playing For Preemies" Night. Ardmore High School Athletic Department is teaming up The Melissa George Neonatal Fund and The Huntsville Hospital Foundation for this event.

We have some special things going on that week and that night. All proceeds go to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Huntsville Hospital.

1st Event: Game t-shirts go on sale Friday, August 18th. (Powder Blue shirt with Melissa George and game logo). Form Above

2nd Event: Four businesses to sponsor one quarter of the game for $250. Those 4 sponsors would get their logo on the back of the game t-shirts.

3rd: Amy George will be our honored guest at the events. High School Pep Rally will start at 2:15. All three administrators are going to take a pie in the face from 3 lucky students. Students can buy a chance to "Pie the Principal" for $1 during the week.

4th: Mr. Johns, Principal at Cedar Hill Elementary is taking a pie in the face too. Students can buy a chance to "Pie the Principal" for $1 during the week. We are doing a mini pep rally at Cedar Hill at 8:30 that morning to draw the winner.

5th: Dr. Casey Lewis, Principal at Johnson Elementary is taking a pie in the face too. Students can buy a chance to "Pie the Principal" for $1 during the week. We are doing a mini pep rally at Johnson at 9:30 that morning to draw the winner as well.

6th: Huntsville Hospital Foundation is setting up an informational and donation booth at the game that night. The NICU nurses will serve as honorary captains for the coin toss. You are all invited to participate in any and or all of these events.

The NICU is very special to me and my wife as our now 17 month old daughter spent the first 52 days of her life there. We are so grateful for the nurses and doctors that made our stay as comforting as it could be in such a stressful time. We are excited about the opportunity to give back to such a great group of people.

                                                                                    Mr. Rusty Bates

The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

August 25, 2011

Prep football: Tigers working to build on last season

By Ashley Hargrove Graves

— ARDMORE—

Shannon Brown is optimistic about what's on the verge of happening at Ardmore.

Since taking over the Tiger football team three seasons ago, he's been working to restore the program back to what it once was in the late 1950s and early '60s when they had four unbeaten seasons. Last year certainly proved to be a step in the right direction.

After starting the year 0-4, Ardmore won four straight, falling just short of earning a postseason appearance. Now, Brown and his players are using that as a stepping stone as they prepare for the 2011 season.

"The most important thing is we need to build on the positive things we were able to accomplish last year," Brown said. "Definitely drilling off four games in a row was huge for us after starting 0-4. That says a lot about the integrity of the boys and their work ethic, and I've seen that carry on into the offseason, as well as this summer."

Gone are the productive duo of J. Tribble and Matt Teeples who led the Tigers' offense a year ago. Battling to replace Tribble at quarterback are Tyler Scoggins and Garett Miller. Gavin Calder is expected to carry a lot of the Tigers load offensively. Hunter Pack and Matt Edwards return on the offensive line.

Daniel McNeese and Jacob Petritsch are the Tigers two returning players on defense.

"We don't have a whole lot of returning starters, but we have a lot of guys coming back who had significant playing time," Brown said. "So we're looking forward to building on that and trying to continue the process of building the program back. It's going to take time, and it's going to take patience, but I do like the way the work ethic and the commitment of the community are trying to chance that perception of Ardmore football."

While Brown's process may still be an upward battle, he feels things are moving the right way. "We're still climbing the hill, but we're not sliding down it," he said. "There's still going to be bumps in the road. Our numbers are low, but they're low because we have guys that want to be in the program, those that have made that sacrifice and commitment. That's what it’s all about. That's what we need for us to continue to go forward and grow and get this program to where it can be."

Ardmore opens the season Friday at Elkmont.

article from "The Decatur Daily"  page F2

"If Ardmore High's Gavin Calder didn't play football, he knows how he would make up for it.

The sport would be hockey, but like Calder said, it would be a lot like playing football on ice.

When he is playing football, Calder is a standout runing back for the Tigers.

One of his best memories from last season is scoring the winning touchdown in a victory over Brooks.

Calder spoke with "Decatur Daily" sports writer Michael Cummings after a recent practice.  

Here's what he said:

Q:  What was your best games last season?

A:  The Wilson game.  I had about four 20 yard runs, a 50 yard touchdown reception, and the last touchdown to win it.

Q:  What does it mean to you to be your team's Ironman?

A:  It means a lot to me because I've worked hard to get there.  But I know I'm not there yet.  And it's not just me.  My lineman put me where I am.  And I still need to work harder to get where I need to be.

Q:  What was your off-season workout?

A:  Monday and Wednesday we'd work out, then run 110s, 40s, and something we call "Super Gasers."  You sprint to the 50 (yard line) down and back three times, and you have to make it in 55 seconds.  Tuesday and Thursday we'd work out and then work on speed and agility.  

Q:  What did you do in addition to that?

A:  At home I do pushups and situps, and I have a gym membership.  And I also do footwork at home.

Q:  What is your favorite workout, and how much weight can you lift?

A:  Squats.  I do 380 lbs on one rep. max.

Q.  Who are some other Ironmen on your team?

A:   I'd have to say Hunter Pack.  He's our left guard.  He's one of the main reasons I'm here.  Jacob Petritsch and Cody Bigony - they're my two fullbacks.  They open up holes for me.  And I'd have to say Jack Blair, one of our receivers, and Tyler Scoggins at quarterback.  

Q:  You play offense and defense.  Which do you like better;

A:  Offense because of getting the touchdowns.  The scoring.

Q:  Which other sport would you like to play?

A:  I'm going to play baseball this year.  I used to play basketball and soccer to get in shape for football.  But if I had to try one, I'd have to say hockey.  It looks pretty cool checking somebody into the wall.  It would be like playing football, except on ice.

Q.  What other positions would you like to try?

A.  I'd like to try quarterback if I could, but I know I couldn't remember all that.  I don't see how they do it.  

Meet the Tigers

Tuesday, August 16

6:00 p,m,

First National Bank