What's New:
Michael Giello Benefit
Michael A. Giello 3rd Annual Benefit Sat Nov 19th 7 to 11pm @ The Deck at Harbor Pointe (Old Lagoon)..Don't miss it! All proceeds benefit Monsignor Bonner's Football Team. Click here for flyer!
Nike Sparq Training
Coach Tony "Tone" Fulton will be holding a free Sparq speed and agility workshop on Sunday December 11th, 2001 at the Ampro Fieldhouse 30 Bunting Lane Clifton Heights Pa. Click here for flyer or call Coach Tone at 2267.918.8964. Coach Tone is a registered Sparq trainer and has coached many NFL and college players.
Current News
Marc Verica Bonner class of 2005 signs with France Elite Team!
Early last month, former Virginia quarterback Marc Verica was released by the Washington Redskins during training camp. But don't count him out just yet. Verica is now in Paris, France, where he has signed for the 2012 season with the Cougars de Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, a club which plays in France's Elite league.
Recent Events
Football Banquet
March 6th, 2011
Retired 9 year NFL TE Anthony Becht and Bonner Alumni was guest speaker. Good Luck to all of our Seniors!
Click here to go to a 2010 recap of Bonner fooball by our own Joe Phelan.
Becht Camp 2011
July 11th through 13th
Becht Camp was a blast! It was three days of fun, training and hard work. The best camp in the Philadelphia area! Check out the Video and Photos!!
Oktoberfest
October 15th, 2011
Oktoberfest was a BLAST! Good time, good food and good friends all add up to a lovely evening. Pictured above: the 61 season Alumni watch a video recap of their championship game. Lots of hooting and hollering going on! Photos of the event are on the 4Parent page and all game half time photos are under media.
Getting Recruited
Information
Recruiting begins as soon you enter High School. Your grades, your attitude and your committment to your sport all make a difference in where you may go to College. Remember that a small percentage of High School Football players actually receive athletic scholarships, wtih the number who go to Div 1 colleges even smaller. Be realistic about what you are capacle of and target those colleges. Consult with the Head Coach to see where you can make improvements to your level of play and increase your skills. Play your best, work hard and study hard. Do not miss practices, lifting or meetings. Show the coach that you are committed to the program.
Become eligibile to play College Sports. Sign up for the NCAA and ensure that you know the rules that govern the NCAA.
Take the SAT - Go to College Board and sign up. You can take the SAT multiple times. There is a planner on there for each HS grad level. They will even send your scores to the college of your choice as well as to the NCAA, and there is a sample test you can take. There are also books that can assist you in preparing for the SAT and they help you select the college that fits your needs when you take their student survey. This is a one stop shop website, and a must do
Academics are key! Enusre that your Guidance Counselor works with you to make sure that you stay on track with the requirements needed to attend the college of your choice. Check the NCAA requirements to make sure that you are on track. Do not assume that you are - go to the Guidance Counselor and review your courses each year.
Timetable
9th Grade - Start prepartion. Consult with your guidance counselor for a good choice of courses, and preparation resources. Think about what you would like to do with your life - take a personality test to see what your strengths are. Play your best, work hard and study hard.
10th Grade - Take the PSAT; a good score will attract the attention of colleges, even at this early date. It will also prepare you for the actual test when you are ready to take it. Take as many sample tests as possible. Get used to the format. It will also help you identify weaknesses and help you to increase your skills in these areas. Play your best, work hard and study hard.
11th Grade - Take the tests as often as possible, to accumulate the best possible combination of scores. Visit the colleges you are interested in and meet with the Coaches. Compile Highlight video and ensure your stats are posted. Play your best, work hard and study hard.
12th Grade - Repeat the process, if you have not yet met your goal. Play your best, work hard and study hard.
