MainLand ALL-STARS: My Site News
Wednesday, May 13Coach Kratochvil named Head Coach for "International" team!
Coach Kratochvil has recently been appoined by Dick Suess as the Head Coach for the International All Star Football team this January, 2010 in Homestead, Fla. Players looking for game info my contact Coach Kratochvil.
Wednesday, March 4
Planning ahead
With the Pro Bowl game being moved off of Oahu, it may not all be bad.
I have been in contact with a few players and some of the "MainLand ALL STARS" Board of Directors in a brain storming search regarding having a game again in Hawaii.
The possibility to play other Hawaiian teams (not just on the Island of Oahu) is a definite opportunity. There are two teams who have already expressed an interest. It may be possible that with the lack of a Pro Bowl game that some of the glitter be absorbed by our game.
We have already spoken with authority figures who may have 2 sites that could become yet another playing venue for this game.
With the lack of a draw for pro football, our Semi Pro ALL STAR game can (when organized correctly with time) be a replacement for that game.
If you'd like to submit any suggestions, or ideas or comments please do so by email to Coach Kratochvil.
If you are interested in helping develop this game please indicate that in your contact and provide an area of expertise you could help fulfill.
The 2010 game will not be played/scheduled on the same week as Pro Bowl. Tentatively it may be the last week of February, 2010.
The options and potential to help players with travel, expenses, housing or hotel fees is ALREADY being examined and worked on.
Keep checking this site for more developing plans for the 2010 game.
Tuesday, February 24
Meaning of the game! This Game.
Over the past couple of weeks I have spoken with and received emails from many of you -- the players. All Positive! One of the things that each of you have expressed is how much this game meant to each of you and your families. I can't agree more.
I have coached a lot of football and a lot of games but for some reason this game really had an impact on myself, my family, my boys and all the players and staff.
It truly was a pleasure. It was great getting back in touch with those of you from the past and a true honor to make new friends, players and staff connections!
Stay in touch and best wishes to each of you and your families.
Again, thanks to all of you who made the trip, played and helped US bring home the "W!"
I am currently awaiting the filmier (I used Father Johns man as you know my filmier and brother of a player who was one of our no shows) to get me the game CD so I can get that to you or at least the info on how to get copies.
Again, MAHALO!
Head Coach/GM
MainLand ALL-STARS
HONOLULU BOWL 2009
ralphmcoachk@aol.com
www.eteamz.com/MainLandALLSTARS
"We don't stop playing because we're old; we grow old because we stop playing."
Saturday, February 14
HERE IS WHAT THEY ARE SAYING.........as of Feb. 14th
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Coach K, it was an honor and pleasure to play and be a part of the Mainland Allstar team. With that being said and the opportunity given if you have other opportunities in place for football or if you know of any I would like to use your resources, assistance, and guidance in to helping me to further my career in football, as you can tell I have a deep passion and love for this game and would like to have an opportunity to play for a professional team in any league. #9 Jamar Boone, Rochester, Giants 2/14/09
Coach K, 2/11/09
Dear Coack K and all the members of the Mainland All Stars,
It was indeed an honor and a privilege to have met and played with you all. From the coaches, the players, family members, and I can't possibly forget to leave out the wonderful training staff. You are all great and I have realized how fortunate I have been over my years of playing football how instrumental it is to be around real genuine people that have the same thing in mind. Family! If for any reason the Lord himself doesn't permit me to see another day in this life, I can rest my hat on the fact that I have definitely made some of the best acquaintances that anyone ever could. Feb. 9th, 2009
Hey Coach K, CORY YOKOTAKE #20
Congratulations!!!!! Hope you all had a great time. love ya Bev
To all best Coaches and players, Thank you for everything, I had a wonderful time playing and learning from some of the greatest from around the country. it was a total team win and I would love to do it again with all of you guys but my shoulder says its time to hang it up and go back to coaching. hopefully every keeps in touch. attached is some photos to share with all of you.
Rob Esquibel #12 DirectorTeam Colorado
Coach K
Congratulations on the teams victory. I wish I could have come to see the game. I just had back surgery on Dec. 8 so I couldn't make the trip. I saw some pictures that someone form the team sent out and I see Ralphie is growing up to be a fine young man. He looks like he could have played in the game. I'm still here in Florida and I have 1 more year in the Air Force (thank God I'm almost done) and I'm still coaching youth football here. I was also asked to coach the freshman football team here at Navarre High School last season, I had a blast and I was asked to come back next season. My oldest son Dwayne (think him and Ralphie are close to the same age) made the Varsity football team as a freshman this year and I'm proud of him for that,he's a running back just like his old man except he's smaller and much faster :-) How is the family doing? Did you get a chance to see Mo and KB while you were in Hawaii? I really miss coming to play in those games, but I am grateful for the times I did play. Thanks for keeping me on your e-mail list it is always a joy to see your enthusiasm and commitment to the great sport of football and I hope to one day impact as many lives in a positive way as you have done already. If you have any words of wisdom or mentorship please feel free to share them with me because I respect you and your passion for the game.
Feb. 8th, 2009
Respectfully, Tony Carter #22
Coach K
It has been a pleasure and a privelege for Bob and I to have coached/played in the match, alongside so many talented and accomplished coaches and players. For me personally, I will never forget the wonderful time that I have had and the many friends I have made. I have never been made to feel so welcome in a team. In particular my heartfelt thanks go to you for putting together such a well-organised event. There is so much work that goes into the organisation and you should be really proud of what you have achieved. It was a real pleasure to meet you and your wonderful family. You and Anita should be extremely proud of Ralphie Joe and Noah they are two great kids and a real credit to you. I have known you for barely a week but you made me feel so welcome and I feel like I have known you all my life. I hope we can stay in touch and look forward to seeing you all again one day. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life and thank you for allowing me the chance to live the dream. Bob and I are currently in Minneapolis- St Paul awaiting a connecting flight to London. I'm sure Bob will also reply to you when he gets home but for now he is just shouting things for me to write across the departure lounge! Kind regards Gary and Bob
Feb. 8th, 2009
Congratulations. Bob Shaw is one of my best frieds, I'm sorry I couldn't be ther to help celebrate his birthday. Are you going to do it again next year despite the Pro Bowl being moved to Miami?
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Monday, January 26
KRATOCHVIL FAMILY TRADITION
Coach Kratochvil's Family: highly a part of football life!
When Coach Kratochvil was asked years ago (about 7 years ago) to be the Defensive Coordinator for an All Star team playing in Hawaii he was very honored. Within a few years Coach K had taken over the program, built its depth and became the Head Coach/CEO. He drafted players from all of the world to play in these games each year, and usually played the night prior to the NFL Pro Bowl.
All the games are on the Island of Oahu, HI.
His oldest son now 12 years old has made the trip with him now going on 4 years. He was the teams and his Dad's Water Boy and now Team Manager. Along the way Ralphie Joe had meet a coach in Waikiki Beach, Father John Fredrick owner of the Semi Pro Team Hawaiian warriors and was asked to play on one of the youth Big Boyz teams.
These team consist of larger boys age 12 - 14 and within 150 pounds to 300 pounds. Last year RJ was to small.
This year he will make the trip again as Dad's MainLand ALL STARS Team Manager and the starting QB for Father Johns Youth Big Boyz team.
Ralphie Joe was the starting QB and OLB at his Middle School in Fall Creek this last fall. The team went 8 - 1.
Now add in the youngest Kratochvil football family member, 5 year old Noah. Noah will make his professional debut as the Head Water Boy for his Dad's MainLand ALL STARS.
"Our entire family has made the trip the last 3 years and each family member has a hand in working with this Semi Pro All Star team." We are blessed and honored to know and coach all of these great players.
Good luck Ralphie Joe, Noah, Coach K and wife (stats person) Anita!
Sunday, January 18
THREE WEEKS AWAY OR LESS.........................
The long awaited game between the "MainLand ALL STARS" & the "Hawaiian" Warriors is soon to be.
Many people have tried to get onto this team. The roster at one time was 48 and now will be locked down at 37 players. This is the best of the best. The warriors will give US a game, no doubt. they always have and always will. Like US they get the best of the best from Oahu, as we do from all over the world.
This years Honolulu Bowl boosts some 14 Hall of Fame players/coaches!
WE all come to this great island and game for many reasons. I think the venue is the icing on the cake.
And today as I draft this up date its minus 33 degrees below zero here in Wisconsin, with wind chills in the minus 54 below........
Come on Waikiki.
Please be certain to check all up dates: roster, practice schedule, (look at times as they have been adjusted) player info and depth chart.
Stay in touch and I look forward to meeting each of you and coaching this game.
Coach Kratochvil
Thursday, November 27
Happy Turkey Day to ALL!
Wednesday, October 8
ATTENTION ALL PLAYERS & STAFF IMPORTANT UP DATES!
ALL PLAYERS & STAFF PLEASE CONTINUE CHECKING ALL SITE LINKS TO SEE "NEWLY" UP DATED INFORMATION.
PRACTICES, SCHEDULES, ROSTER AND POSITIONS PLUS ALOT MORE INFORMATION HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO CHANGE! STAY ON TOP OF THIS.
DO NOT BE LATE OR MISS ANY PRACTICES, BE EARLY!
Sunday, October 5
WAIKIKI BEACH HOTEL SETS SPECIAL RATES FOR US!
Friday, September 19
FATHER and SON JOIN HONOLULU BOWL TEAM with other RAIDERS!
Wednesday, September 17
* * NEW UPDATED * !! HONOLULU BOWL 2009 Information
The "HONOLULU BOWL" Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2009!
The Pro Bowl is Sunday, February 8th.Here is the skinny: There are something's still tentative. Yes, I have changed the name of the game. I have also changed the name of the team. Our new team is called "The "MainLand ALL-STARS." There are many more improvements but we still are playing in Oahu, HI. the night before The NFL Pro Bowl.
#1. WE need some quality players. These Hawaiian teams are the BOMB! V. Good talent. THEY ARE GREAT ATHLETES, MEN AND A VERY PROUD ORGANIZATION! The players and coaches put a lot of time into this game and any game they compete in because they so love this sport. Father John a HOF HC has done a tremendous job with this team and his youth teams.
#2. There will be a cost of $100.00. NON - REFUNDABLE! This gets you a, "your own" NFL style 12 panel jersey one of a kind, T-shirt, 8 x 10 professional team photo, a quality game film/CD for your use. #3. Paying your fee (PRIOR TO OCT. 1ST) guarantees you a roster spot and all of the above. All fees must be in immediately to reserve your spot/guarantee you are on the team! All fees paid are non refundable! FEES help US cover Jerseys, T-shirts, park/practice rentals, insurance etc.FEES: Made out to: "MainLand ALL-STARS" Please spell it as it is listed above. (This is a 501c team.)
Mail to: "MainLand ALL-STARS."% Coach Ralph M. Kratochvil 7720 Elayne Drive Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 (include a return address)
#4. A "TEAM" dinners will be set up at a discount....BUBBA GUMPS.
#5. A night practice on the actual game field is being worked out.
#6. We will roster AT LEAST 40 PLAYERS. Approx. 17 offensive, 17 defensive and 4-6 special teams. May seem like a lot but if someone doesn't show, gets hurt, sun burned or lost be for the game we will still have a solid unit!
#7. I, Ralph Kratochvil (Coach K.) will be Head Coach/GM and all my decisions and the staffs decisions are final! All registration, contacts must be directed and handled by myself, Coach K. I may be reached best by my email for questions, concerns or other information @#8. ALL Players practice, travel, play and assume all actions for injures', losses, accidents or personal trauma and liability. All persons with the MainLand ALL-STARS SOLELY Accept full/total responsibility! A legal waiver will and must be signed prior to taking the field. #9. Players are responsible for white game (clean) pants, all equipment, tape, pre wrap,(WE WILL HAVE A STAFF OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS AT EACH SESSION AND THE GAME) mouth guards, shoes/cleats, helmet, (must be in good condition and meet safety requirements/standards)
#10. Qb's must bring an NFL game ball. I will bring new extras (NFL BALLS) which will be awarded to players after the game.
#11. SEE PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR FULL DETAILS OF PRACTICES, MEETINGS, TYPE OF PRACTICE SESSION AND LOCATION. We would then hold 2 practice sessions on Wed., Thurs., Friday and maybe a walk thru early Sat. Friday nights practice is a "FAMILY NIGHT!" Team pictures, family and kids with players, coaches Media and more. It has always been a blast and provides great memories. Players in the past have exchanged team t-shirts, helmet stickers.....so bring some of your proud attire to exchange with another player who you may never play with again. (until the next Honolulu Bowl Game -smile!)
#12. Transportation to practice field (walking distance from the Waikiki Beach Hotel or down town Honolulu) and games will be player responsibility...games played in or near down town Honolulu. If not a bus would be provided.
#13. Team Head Quarters will be the Waikiki Beach Hotel....I am working on group rates and packages and discounts as we speak. Details to follow........ More to come and plans in the future.* * We maybe hosting a youth football clinic on either Thursday night or Friday site to be determined... * * Media night will be on Wed. and Thursday on our practice site * * All practices are at Queen Kapiolani Park, next to Waikiki Beach Hotel/Zoo area * * Players night out in the making usually free cover charge at a comedy gallery or such. * * Players in need of roommates or rooms to share will get all of our assistance * More information to follow as roster, rooms rates, opponent & jersey preview as they develop.
Wednesday, September 17
PLAYERS FEES DUE NOW! DEAD LINE SET!
PLAYER FEE DEAD LINE IS * * NOW * * Oct. 1st
Players who have made payment plans now have until Oct. 1st to get player fees in. The consideration that players are in other games and leagues has helped to extend the date! Also do to the fact the roster is almost full the fee deadline date was extended. If you have NOT yet paid your fee contact Coach K to set up a payment plan. WE realize this may be a hardship for some, but WE also realize that this game is not for everyone
Thursday, September 4
THEY'RE COMING FROM ENGLAND!! Coach and player making the trip to Honolulu Bowl 2009!
Coach Robert Shaw from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England and one of his players, Gary Cullenton have been added to the roster!
Coach Shaw is a HOF memeber from the 2005 class! He brings many years of experience as a Defensive, Offensive, Specail Teams and Head Coach. Coach Shaw will help to head up the "O" & "D" lines.
Gary Cullenton, an oustanding Offensive Linemen, has played with Cornish Sharks and then last season for the Bedfordshire Blue Raiders. He will play ROG for the MainLand ALL-STARS!
What a addition to our line and staff! Welcome men!
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"FAMILY NIGHT" date set Feb. 6th, 2009
One of the many great things about "HONOLULU BOWL" is meeting new players, coaches, friends, fans and having your family all of part this great opportunity!
A few years ago Coach K. created "FAMILY NIGHT." Being able to have your new team mates in pictures with other new players and coaches and family members helped this event become what it is today!
On "FAMILY NIGHT" Friday, FEB. 6TH players, family members and the media will be able to get pictures of linemen, QB's, defensive units, kickers, coaches and this years 2009 "MainLand ALL-STAR Team!" Kids will be able to get snap shots, movies, autographs and more of "The best SEMI PRO PLAYERS in the country!
A tradition in the past: Players have swapped their team helmet stickers, team logos, t-shirts, jerseys and other team memorabilia. Many kids have received life long items(sweat bands, stickers) from our great players. Even some of the player wives' have traded home town trinkets, business pins, stationary and other items just to keep this family event alive all year long.
All of this after our practice session in the most beautiful, tropical venue, Waikiki Beach! Don't forget to pack some items for the swap. Have a safe trip and looking forward to seeking all of you and meeting all of the new team, family members and friends!
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Managers' Night out with RJ!
Ralphie Joe, Head Team Manager and Chief Hydration Specialist is announcing Managers Night Out.
It will be at one of his 2 favorite eating establishments in Waikiki. The Oceanarium, a 5 Star buffet serving pheasant, duck, lobster, scallops, pastas' & and every food known to man kind and espically, his favorite drink the "Smok'in Pineapple!" (umbrella included)
Or, his close first choice but a second choice none the less again in Waikiki the "Cold Stone Creamery."
RJ has been a member of 5 of the past games in Hawaii and at age 12 has never missed a game his dad, "Coach K." has coached in.
This year Ralphie Joe will be teaching his younger brother Noah the ropes, both on and off the field.
Ralphie is a 7th grade DE and QB. He has taken jersey number #14 after a great past hawaii Volcano/Honolulu Bowl player, Kevin Bonner, aMLFN HOF member!
Wednesday, August 20
HUDSON VALLEY COWBOYS Are coming!
The Hudson Valley "COWBOYS" according to Team President JP are really getting into the opportunity to play in this years Honolulu Bowl.
Many players have expressed and desire to play and even the team athletic trainiers are interested becoming part of this great game. Jennifer Grogan is a License Athletic Trainer for the "Cowboys" and she and her staff maybe making the trip. Also it is possible that the "Cowboys" may have players, trainiers and coaches and/or management on the 2009 team.roster.
With the exceptional seasons the "Cowboys" have had it would only add to the depth of the "MainLand ALL-STARS" team and this game!
The "Cowboys" home is East Fishkill, New York.
THE HUDSON VALLEY COWBOYS ARE DUTCHESS COUNTY'S ONLY MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAM. THE COWBOYS STAMPEDED TO THE HUDSON VALLEY IN 2005. THE LAST SEASON THAT DUTCHESS COUNTY FIELDED A MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAM PRIOR TO THE COWBOYS WAS 1972.
THE HUDSON VALLEY COWBOYS ARE ENTERING THEIR FOURTH YEAR, AFTER A SUCCESSFUL 2007 SEASON
2006 NORTH AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE- METRO NORTH DIVISON CHAMPIONS.
2006 MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL NEWS ALL STARS:
KEVIN DALY, EVERETT HOLLYWOOD HALSEY, JAMIE FLATTEN, DONNELL HILL, MOE THOMAS, SAM DAVIS, RICARDO RIVERA
2005 METRO BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER UP.
Drafted "Cowboy" members will be posted on the roster as they are selected and become active roster players. "GO COWBOYS"!!