Hills' Kevin Olsen Vying for an Invitation to Elite Quarterback Camp
Olsen is one of the top 150 national high school prospects for the class of 2013.
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Kevin Olsen, star quarterback of the Wayne Hills High School state-champion football team, is trying to earn an invitation to ESPN's regional Elite 11 quarterback camp in July.
Olsen is on ESPN's list of the top 150 national high school prospects for the class of 2013. He told ESPN recently that he's received offers from 25 colleges and universities to play football for them.
Olsen also told ESPN that he enjoys playing for his father Chris, an eight-time state championship winning coach, and hopes to win another state championship next year when he returns to the field. The team won the North 1, Group 3 state championship in December by beating Old Tappan 15-12.
Olsen told NorthJersey.com earlier this year that it's awesome knowing big-time schools are coming to see him play and talk to his father.
Olsen raised some eyebrows rencently when he told residents and the Board of Education that he would forgo playing his senior season if his father doesn't coach the team.
The older Olsen is athletic director of Wayne Hills High School. The board approved a policy last month that prohibits administrators and supervisors from coaching sports teams or acting as advisors to any athletic or extra-curricular program.
Cathy Kazan
10:28 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
"Mouth Wide Shut" would be a better name for you. Why don't we keep this between the adults? Unless you're a student, why don't you pick on someone your own size? It's easy to run your mouth under a fake name. Shame on you.
Cathy Kazan
10:43 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
You can be appalled all you want, but that doesn't give you the right to attack students. If you were a student, you would be in the principal's office right now for bullying under the new policy. Nice behavior from an adult. You are free to have your opinion, but personal attacks are not necessary.
Cathy Kazan
11:27 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Congratulations to you Kevin. You are obviously doing something right to earn all these offers. Good luck to you and enjoy this time in your life. Don't let negative comments put a damper on your success.
Cathy Kazan
11:40 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
In case you didn't notice, I made no comment about the Coach, the BOE, the unfortunate incident, or any other matter other than your attack on a student. I will keep my opinions about the rest to myself. If you want my opinion, you know my name and probably where to find me. I don't talk to ghosts unless they act like bullies and I feel compelled to call them out on it. Done with you now!
Cathy Kazan
12:20 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012
For those just tuning in.....my comments may seem strange, but that's only because the comments I am referring to have been deleted. Just an FYI.
Just Facts
7:06 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012
Awesome job Kevin - Go for it!! Hard work pays off - and everyone knows you have worked extra hard.. Good luck!
John M
1:06 am on Saturday, March 3, 2012
Good job Kevin! Remeber you when you were 5 mixing Gatoraid with me with your whole arm in the cooler at pasta nights. I guess it made your arm stronger! You already have 2 state rings going for the 3rd!
Gordon Rizzuto
9:27 am on Saturday, March 3, 2012
Kevin if you're reading this no matter what you should play your senior year. You'd be betraying your father,your teammates and most importantly yourself. You are a very gifted athlete and you should play your senior season no matter what.
still in town 78
6:30 pm on Saturday, March 3, 2012
Eyes wide shut that's a good screenname how big do you feel picking on a 17 year old kid?
J
5:55 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Why doesnt everyone just leave the Olsen's alone - havent they been through enough - get a life!
lover of Wayne Hills HS
9:55 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Great job, Kevin! Hope you make it!! Ignore the negative comments and bullies on this sight you know that your Wayne Hills Football Family is behind you no matter what!