MESPORTS SHOWCASE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 5/11/2013

Mid East Sports Showcase Player of the Week

                                                                

Name: Layna Nelson

Home Town: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Team Name: Young Guns

Sports played: Flag Football

Position: Quarterback, Receiver

Height: 5’7”

Weight: Never ask a lady her weight!

What inspired you to play Flag Football?  I’ve always been a big football fan. My college (UNC Charlotte) did not have a football team, so intramural flag football was a big deal. I was convinced to play by some of my close friends, loved it, and have been playing ever since.

How do you prepare for a big matchup? I prepare for every game the same. I listen to some good music on my way to the field and warm up.

How competitive is the team you play on? Very. I am an extremely competitive person, so I don’t think I could play for them if they weren’t.

How do you like playing in Mid East Sports?  This is my first season, and so far, it has been great. I enjoy the competitive level.

What other sports do you play?  Softball, Volleyball, Snowboarding, Muay Thai

Any other information you would like to let your fans know?  Having good sportsmanship is a very important trait. Always maintain a positive attitude towards officials, your opponents, and your own team. GO COLTS!

MESPORTS SHOWCASE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 5/4/2013

Mid East Sports Showcase Player of the Week

           

Name: Rebecca

Home Town: Nairobi

Team Name: Dirty Terps

Sports played: Flag Football

Position: Rush, Linebacker, Blocker

What inspired you to play Flag Football?

I love football and it’s a lot of fun. Plus my son is a huge football fanatic, so I’m preparing him for football weekends early

How do you prepare for a big matchup?

Just show up.

How competitive is the team you play on?

Co-ed not very, Female competitive

How do you like playing in Mid East Sports?

It’s different than other leagues I have played in, but it’s still a good time!

MESPORTS SHOWCASE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 5/1/2013

Mid East Sports Showcase Player of the Week

                                                                

Name: Mark Ellis

Home Town: Richmond, Va

Team Name: Ninja Throwing Stars

Sports played: Football

Position: Rusher

Height: 5’8”

Weight: IDK…lol

What inspired you to play Flag Football? My pure love for the game of football. It doesn’t matter what type it is I’m down for it, it’s my 1^st love.

How do you prepare for a big matchup? Strategizing the other teams strengths and weakness and what is going to put my team in the best position to win. Also to scout the qb which is my main concern.

How competitive is the team you play on? We are a very competitive team I have been playing with the team for a while and we have played in about 5 different competitive leagues. We are a nationally ranked team and plan to bring the National championship back to the DMV!!

 How do you like playing in Mid East Sports? I enjoy playing in Mid East Sports there is always great competition which brings out the best in me. And the trash talking is a great addition to the league page, everyone wants to win why not have fun doing so. 

What other sports do you play? Basketball, baseball, tennis, bowling and paintball.

Any other information you would like to let your fans know? We coming for that #1 spot!!

SHOWCASE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 3/23/13

Name: Wayne 'MVP' Smith

Home Town: Forestville, Maryland

Team Name: Ninja Throwing Stars

Sports played: Football, Track & Field & Basketball

Position: Cornerback, Wide Receiver & Running Back

Height: 5'9'' but I play 6'5''

Weight: 165

What inspired you to play Flag Football? Love for the game.

How do you prepare for a big matchup? Yoga early in the morning, followed by watching highlights of Deion Sanders & Reggie Bush (USC).

How competitive is the team you play on? Losing hurts worse than Winning feels good.

How do you like playing in Mid East Sports? Its very refreshing being around a lot of competitive & athletic men & women every weekend, it takes me back to my College football days. The MeSports staff does a great job keeping the league together also.

What other sports do you play? Football, football & football. 

Any other information you would like to let your fans know? Ninja Throwing Stars will be back on top.

SHOWCASE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (FEBRUARY)

Name: Ceci R. Aikens

Home Town: Upper Marlboro, Md

Team Name: BlackOut

Sports played: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball & Kung-Fu

Position: Blocking Back & Rusher

Height: 5’11 3/4

Weight: :-)

What inspired you to play Flag Football?

A co-worker kept asking me to play on her co-ed team on Saturday mornings. I had no interest AT ALL!!! I did not have any football knowledge other then the basics. After about 6 months of convincing I finally decided to give it a try, and I am so glad I did.

How do you prepare for a big matchup?

I prepare for a big match-up by using the skills from my high school/college athletic careers knowing my opponent, meditating, drinking plenty of water, eating something the will fuel my body, stretching and most importantly listening to my favorite hype songs.

How competitive is the team you play on?

When BlackOut first started we weren’t very competitive but as we gained more experience and started to understand the game we became a force to be reckoned with. We are always in the Top 5 every season and have competed in the league championship game twice. We have started competing in more tournaments around the area and traveled to Orlando, FL last month to compete in the USFTL National Championship.

How do you like playing in Mid East Sports?

I absolutely love playing in Mid East Sports, I have been with the league since day one and I consider it to be my flag football home. The league has grown so much and the competition level increases every season. I have played in many different leagues and I can truly say MESPORTS is where I find the most competition and action. Not only do I get some good exercise in; I enjoy hanging around and watching  the other teams play. My Saturday mornings are the best Fun, Friend and Flag Football!!!

What other sports do you play?

I play basketball here and there, but my current focus is flag football I play for many other teams in the area throughout the year including Lady All Met the current back-to-back USFTL 8-woman(contact) National Champions. I also play in as many tournaments and pick-up games as possible. I Love The Game!

Any other information you would like to let your fans know?

Well....Wait I have fans? (smile)

SHOWCASE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (JANUARY)

Name: Brian Glancy

Home Town: Manteca, CA

Team Name: Ball Thugs n Harmony

Sports played: Flag Football

Position: QB

Height: 6’ 0”

Weight: 185 lbs

What inspired you to play Flag Football? I was asked to play by some friends during my freshman year of college. I had played 8 years of tackle football growing up, so the transition to flag football was natural.

How do you prepare for a big matchup? Based on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, I try to devise a strategy which maximizes our strengths and minimizes our weaknesses.

How competitive is the team you play on? We are currently ranked third in the nation (prior to Nationals), so I’d say we’re pretty competitive. We were fortunate enough to add a lot of highly skilled players over the last year, and it has really paid off for us on the field.

How do you like playing in Mid East Sports? We play some of the top teams in the nation on a weekly basis, so I don’t think you can find better competition anywhere else. That and occasionally getting to play on turf fields is what makes this such a great league. I also enjoy the atmosphere on the sidelines where there are often plenty of people watching the games and interacting with players from different teams.

What other sports do you play? I’ve played just about everything at one time or another. I played football, baseball, and wrestling in high school. I played on rugby and racquetball teams in college in addition to a little baseball. Currently, it’s flag football, softball, and some rock climbing.

Any other information you would like to let your fans know?I’m looking forward to another big year for both my team and myself in 2013.