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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Zach Kaahanui Ready For the Big Show
For three seasons Zach Kaahanui has worked the trenches for the Central Catholic Rams. He has come up through the system there with Oregon prep standouts Myles Wade, Kevin Frahm, Demetrius Guice, and Nick Green amongst others. All the while, few people realized that he was a very young talented lineman on the rise. His sophomore year he was flanked by Wade and Frahm and yet stood out for his super fast get off and his unique and brutal hand fighting techniques. For this linemen technique is his main weapon.
For those of us that have watched we have seen a powerful kid taking on double team and cut blocks on every down. We have watched a kid that has recorded sacks, fumble recoveries, and run stuffing blows in a 3-yard battle zone known as the interior line. But as the 2008 season is on the horizon we can see this linemen being in the top of his class. Zach Kaahanui has it down and this year is his time.
Kaahanui is coming off a superb season where as a junior he was named to the First Team Offense and the First Team Defense in the Mt. Hood Conference of the 6A Oregon football division. At 6-foot and 250-pounds, Zach is a formidable foe. Coaches from Hawaii to Utah have been impressed with him. In one-on-one camp competition, he has proved himself time and again and he can run with the biggest and the best. Looking back to last year Zach had a few thoughts.
"We started the season great and then lost a big one to Jesuit -that hurt our pride and people counted us out!" said Kaahanui. "But the highlight of the season was bouncing back and beating Southridge at home in the Playoffs. That was huge. We jumped on them early and they never knew what hit them. That was a quality game for us and me too!"
And well he should. Kaahanui recorded sacks, tackles, and fumble recoveries in that game and had a lot to do with that win.
Looking ahead Zach is hitting the weight room and conditioning 6 days a week. He credits Justin Scott for helping him to become stronger and faster. He notes his top skills as his footwork, ability to communicate with his teammates during the game, and his motor. He plays every position along the line and projects well into the collegiate ranks as a nose guard, center, or offensive guard. And collegiate play runs his in Hawaiian heritage as his father "Toots" Kaahanui played at Boise State and cousins Dominic and Donavan Raiola played at Nebraska and Wisconsin, winning All-American honors and the Outland Trophy along the way. Both went on to the NFL.
Zach is being actively contacted by Weber State, Arizona, Southern Utah, San Diego State, and Hawaii. He is also hearing from Portland State, Boise State, Oregon State and Oregon. He is an academic qualifier and appears to be on his way to the collegiate ranks. There are some outstanding linemen in Oregon this year and Kaahanui is in the top three or four in that group. Pound for pound and form an ability standpoint I have him as my #1. He should be once again a force in the 6A ranks and would project to be one of a growing line of outstanding Oregon linemen to go on to the collegiate ranks!
Best wishes to Zach Kaahanui and the Central Catholic Rams in their upcoming season!
Posted by Our Coaches at 10:10 AM
Labels: 2009 Recruits, News from the NW, Success Stories for our Athletes
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Brian Derby's Offensive Linemen Camp Oregon 2008 is On!
2008 Derby Camp Coming in July: 21st to the 25th, 2008
Hello Oregon Derby Campers!
We are Back: Registration is Open: Click Here to Register
When: July 21st to July 24th, 2008
Where: Five Oaks Middle School: Beaverton, Oregon: Just off US 26 West of Portland
Check our Locations Section for a MAP.
Sessions: Youth Session: 8:45 Am to 11 AM Daily
High School/Collegiate: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Cost: $95.00 per Camper: Team Rate $85.00 (for teams bringng 5 or more)
Features: Head Coach Brian Derby will be back with 3 top Coaches from Hawaii. Joining us will be Coaches from Linfield, Portland State University, Western Oregon University, and more...plus standout Position Coaches from Around Oregon.
Also Featuring A SPARQ Official Testing Event: Special Key Note Speakers: Recruiting Information, Interviews with Top National Reporters, and a fun filled Camp Luau!
Camp T-Shirts Include with your fee.
How to Register: Online Registration will be available right here at the website beginningno later than April 1st, 2008. Medical Waiver and Camp info registration will be available right at that time.
Other Questions? Just Call Coach Dirk Knudsen at 503-799-8383 anytime and ask away. This is going to be a great camp. NO PADS! Shorts, Shirts, Water, and a Ride are all you will need.
Get to Camp...Work Hard...get Better and help your Team!
Here are some great Pictures form our last Camps in 2006 here in Oregon. Many of these players have moved on the Collegiate Level and all of our campers Improved and competed so very hard last season. We can not wait to see you again:
Here is footage from part of our Oregon Camps in 2006: The end of Camp 1 on 1 competitions!
Posted by Our Coaches at 12:21 AM
Labels: Camps for Linemen, College Recruiting Advice, Derby camp 2006, Derby Camp 2008, Drills and Fitness for Linemen
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Brian Derby Camp 2006: Oregon