Midway through the season and the Rams are gaining momentum

The Gavilan Football Rams have learned a great deal throughout the season. They have learned that it takes more then just winning to have a successful season. Their current record doesn't reflect what and who the team really is; a winner. First year coach Mike Dovenberg along with a talented football staff has managed to keep the band of brothers on looking pass the scores of each game and keeping their eyes on the prize. An experience of a lifetime, to be able to play at college level football. There are many positives in what seems like a mound of negatives. Players are being recognized nationally for their talent. They are achieving scholastic pride with decent grades and most of all they are being taught how to fight through adversity and grow.

Following the team, I have grown close to the players and staff and have interviewed them weekly. What I discovered is that their is no quit in the team. There are no pointing fingers, blame or doubt. They know that the season record doesn't reflect the hard work, dedication and effort they have put into every game. The team as a whole (coaches and players) keep exclaiming the same over all feel. We are family and we will get through this.

How can we say that the Gavilan Football Rams are not having a good season when football is more then just winning. It is about building character and these players and staff are heroic. Every day they come to practice with the same enthusiasm they did during summer practice. Our coaches work far beyond what is expected at any job with little to no days off. Players juggle, school, work and practice masterly achieving good grades and high level play on the field. They have already won and when the 2015 season is done. They will all look back at this season as not what could have been done but the excitement and gift to of playing football. Isn't that what matters most.

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The Year of the Ram, taking a look at the team as they wrap up summer practice and get ready for traing camp

by
John Ray Gutierrez

The Gavilan College Rams  wrap up summer practice with a heat wave scowling the southern bay area. The heat somehow symbolizing a precursor to a season that promises to sizzle with excitement.  The 2015 season hasn't even started but yet there is a buzz around campus. A first year coach who's high energy enthusiasm has seemed to breath new life into a football program whose glory years is a fond memory. A staff of young coaches dedicated, motivated and equally enthused for the coming season whom will provide a new an refreshing approach to football strategy .  And of course, last but not least, a player core of young and exciting play makers waiting for the season to prove they are meant to be on the field. There is a sense of family here in Ram country, players and coaches alike have consistently displayed this by their actions on and off the field. I'm always saying this is the year the Rams get a championship and I think I'm entitled to say it. Luck is not a phenomenon that is created by being in the right place at the right time. Luck is created by action, practice and life mantra that anything is possible if you believe.  Click on link to see episode 2 "Race With Time" Summer Solstice" The End of Summer Practice.

First Year Coach Mike Dovenberg, a coach you would want to play for.

By
John Ray Gutierrez

When asked  what kind of individual Mike Dovenberg is the coaches, players an even the administration  ultimately gave the same response. He is a hardworking driven man. "Coach is here at six in the morning and leaves at nine at night.” Assistant Defensive Coach and Video Ryan Dikes said "He creates a fun environment where it’s easy to be enthusiastic. We all feed off his energy. I don't think I've ever seen him have a bad day."
Coach Dovenberg " I want everyone to say that they had a great experience at Gavilan obviously we want to win games. We go out there every Saturday to win games, but more importantly, I want every player involved in the program to leave the program a better young man then they were before they joined us. To see and learn more about the man behind the Gavilan Rams please tune in on our YouTube channel Tuesday July the 29th for the first episode of  RAM FOOTBALL " Race With Time" web series, episode one "DRIVEN, Head Coach Mike Dovenberg"

Starting the year out right Ram football recieves national recognition for its current promo video

The 2015 Campaign to the championship won't officially begin until August but the hype has. Football Scoop a widely known publication web magazine for coaches has featured the 2015 promo video. Click on the link to read the story. FULL STORY