| Mission Statement Synergy Athletics is committed to helping young athletes develop sports skills. Synergy occurs when the result is greater than the sum of the parts. Synergy is created when people work together to create an outcome that is greater than the individual inputs. At Synergy Athletics, we have had the good fortune of learning from positive influences throughout our careers. Our goal is to provide the next generation with both our acquired skills as well as up-to-date tools to succeed athletically and as people. |
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| Camp Coaches |
Coach John Frieser. John is a 2004 graduate of Colgate University where
he was four-year letter winner at tight end for the football team. As a
CoSIDA Academic All-American and three-time All-Patriot League
performer, John captained the Colgate Football team to an impressive,
record-setting 15-1 season and NCAA Division 1AA National
Championship runner-up finish in 2003. After graduation, John attended
training camp with the NFL’s St. Louis Rams and Houston Texans as an
un-drafted free agent in 2004. He was later allocated to NFL Europe by
the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005 where he was drafted in the 3rd round by
the Berlin Thunder. John, a starter at tight end and contributor on special
teams, helped lead the Thunder to a first-place regular season finish at 7-4
and an appearance in World Bowl XIII. John is currently a substitute
teacher and coach in the Maine-Endwell School District. He will be
attending graduate school at Binghamton University to earn his Master's in
teaching.
Contact: CoachFrieser@synergy-athletics.com
he was four-year letter winner at tight end for the football team. As a
CoSIDA Academic All-American and three-time All-Patriot League
performer, John captained the Colgate Football team to an impressive,
record-setting 15-1 season and NCAA Division 1AA National
Championship runner-up finish in 2003. After graduation, John attended
training camp with the NFL’s St. Louis Rams and Houston Texans as an
un-drafted free agent in 2004. He was later allocated to NFL Europe by
the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005 where he was drafted in the 3rd round by
the Berlin Thunder. John, a starter at tight end and contributor on special
teams, helped lead the Thunder to a first-place regular season finish at 7-4
and an appearance in World Bowl XIII. John is currently a substitute
teacher and coach in the Maine-Endwell School District. He will be
attending graduate school at Binghamton University to earn his Master's in
teaching.
Contact: CoachFrieser@synergy-athletics.com
Coach Joe Hashey. Joe played football at Colgate University where he was
a 2-year letter winner as an offensive lineman and earned a starting
position as a freshman. After undergoing four knee surgeries, Joe got
serious about training and fitness, lost 65 pounds, and went on to play
semi-professional football. While playing semi-pro, Joe started at tight end
and defensive end and made the 2005 All EFL Team. Outside of the
football arena, Joe has been actively involved in strength and conditioning
programs. In his young career, he set up and ran training programs at two
high schools and has trained athletes on two state championship-winning
teams. He is studying to earn Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist certificate. Joe received his Masters in the Art of Teaching from
Colgate University in 2006 and currently teaches Economics at Vestal High
School. Joe has become a recognized teacher, being invited back to
Colgate University as a guest lecturer. He also has been selected by his
unique lesson ideas to attend CSPAN's educator's conference in
Washington, DC. He coaches Defense for the Vestal JV football coaching
staff next season after a year of volunteering with the modified program.
Coach Hashey is also First Aid, CPR and AED certified. Coach Hashey
resides in Endicott with his wife and chocolate lab.
Contact: CoachHashey@synergy-athletics.com
a 2-year letter winner as an offensive lineman and earned a starting
position as a freshman. After undergoing four knee surgeries, Joe got
serious about training and fitness, lost 65 pounds, and went on to play
semi-professional football. While playing semi-pro, Joe started at tight end
and defensive end and made the 2005 All EFL Team. Outside of the
football arena, Joe has been actively involved in strength and conditioning
programs. In his young career, he set up and ran training programs at two
high schools and has trained athletes on two state championship-winning
teams. He is studying to earn Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist certificate. Joe received his Masters in the Art of Teaching from
Colgate University in 2006 and currently teaches Economics at Vestal High
School. Joe has become a recognized teacher, being invited back to
Colgate University as a guest lecturer. He also has been selected by his
unique lesson ideas to attend CSPAN's educator's conference in
Washington, DC. He coaches Defense for the Vestal JV football coaching
staff next season after a year of volunteering with the modified program.
Coach Hashey is also First Aid, CPR and AED certified. Coach Hashey
resides in Endicott with his wife and chocolate lab.
Contact: CoachHashey@synergy-athletics.com
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Assistant Coaches
Coach Shane Connolly. Shane is currently a red-shirt Sophomore at
Cornell University. He went into college as a QB but was recently
converted to free safety. In high school, Shane started at free safety for
four years on varsity and at quarterback for three. He was 2004 NYS
Class A Player of the Year and first team All-State QB, along with being
Press & Sun All-Metro Player of the Year and All-Metro QB. Was
All-State FS and All-Metro FS in 2003. Over his high school career he
threw for nearly 3900 yards and 36 touchdowns with 1764 yards and 19
tds coming in his Senior year. He also ran for 900 yards and 25 tds with
450 yards and 14 tds coming in his final year. Shane was taught how to
run the option by one of the best Option oriented coaches in the area, Dick
Russ.
Cornell University. He went into college as a QB but was recently
converted to free safety. In high school, Shane started at free safety for
four years on varsity and at quarterback for three. He was 2004 NYS
Class A Player of the Year and first team All-State QB, along with being
Press & Sun All-Metro Player of the Year and All-Metro QB. Was
All-State FS and All-Metro FS in 2003. Over his high school career he
threw for nearly 3900 yards and 36 touchdowns with 1764 yards and 19
tds coming in his Senior year. He also ran for 900 yards and 25 tds with
450 yards and 14 tds coming in his final year. Shane was taught how to
run the option by one of the best Option oriented coaches in the area, Dick
Russ.
Coach Tom Walls. Tom played high school football for Maine-Endwell
and college at SUNY Brockport. He was an Academic All-American
nomination his senior year at Brockport. Tom also went on to play one
year in Europe for the Dublin Lightning of the Irish American Football
League. He led the Lightning to a Shamrock Bowl Championship in 1996
and has coached football for twelve years. Tom currently teaches and
coaches at Vestal High School and lives with his wife and two children in
Binghamton. Also was the two time winner of the Gadsden Purchase
Wrestling Tournament.
and college at SUNY Brockport. He was an Academic All-American
nomination his senior year at Brockport. Tom also went on to play one
year in Europe for the Dublin Lightning of the Irish American Football
League. He led the Lightning to a Shamrock Bowl Championship in 1996
and has coached football for twelve years. Tom currently teaches and
coaches at Vestal High School and lives with his wife and two children in
Binghamton. Also was the two time winner of the Gadsden Purchase
Wrestling Tournament.
Coach Joe Hogan. Joe attended Seton Catholic Central High School and
then went on to play Division 1AA football at Holy Cross. Joe played
both quarterback and then wide receiver for the Crusaders. Since his
graduation, Joe works and resides in Connecticut.
then went on to play Division 1AA football at Holy Cross. Joe played
both quarterback and then wide receiver for the Crusaders. Since his
graduation, Joe works and resides in Connecticut.
Coach Pat Hashey. Pat played high school football at Maine Endwell and
won numerous awards including top lineman of the playoffs when his
team won the state championship in 2006. Pat currently attends
Brockport University and continues to play football as a defensive end
for the Golden Eagles.
won numerous awards including top lineman of the playoffs when his
team won the state championship in 2006. Pat currently attends
Brockport University and continues to play football as a defensive end
for the Golden Eagles.
Coach Rob Stockstead. Rob graduated from Union Endicott and played
nine seasons of semi-professional football in the area. Rob has earned
his way onto several All-EFL teams during his playing career. Rob
spent most of his time as a wide receiver and a defensive back, however
he has played nearly every position on the field.
nine seasons of semi-professional football in the area. Rob has earned
his way onto several All-EFL teams during his playing career. Rob
spent most of his time as a wide receiver and a defensive back, however
he has played nearly every position on the field.
| Assistant Coaches rotate to keep working new drills and ideas into the camps. |
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