Dribbling Seamen Opening Weekend Minicamp Series (Part 1 of 3)

Captain Wragge Has High Expectations

   Dribbling Seamen captain, coach, owner, and 

   general manager takes a shot during the team 

   3-point drill.

The Dribbling Seamen held opening weekend Mini-camps today and I was able to catch up with team captain, coach, owner, and general manager Caleb Wragge during the mini-camp.  You can listen to the interview here.

During the two minute interview, Wragge addressed a few major points.  While clearly not wanting to step on any of his teammates, Wragge did go on to mention that he sees himself as the team's best player.  Upset some teammates?  Probably.  Will it motivate some teammates?  It should.  Wragge's style of leadership is what the Dribbling Seamen run on.  It is the fuel to the Dribbling Seamen's combustion engine.  Do I have a problem with Wragge calling himself the best player out there?  Not. At. All.  In addition, the captain is setting his bar high as a model for the rest of the squad.  Wragge knew that his teammates would hear this interview and clearly state his words with a purpose.  Good leadership move.

Moving on in the interview, Wragge isn't done using the media to talk to his teammates.  When asked about how the mini-camp had gone so far, Wragge answered bluntly.

"The start was a little rough with not much of an attendance," said Wragge.

The four players who showed up to practice today were Sean Szarnych, A.J. Ligeralde, Patrick Cristi, and of course Wragge.  Not only is it pathetic for an intramural squad seeking the title to have four member show up to practice, but it's a sign of great things for the ones who did come.  As Wragge went on to say in the interview, the players here today have likely earned a starting spot in the lineup.  

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Isaiah Acfalle and Kevin Fitzgibbons were significant no-shows at camp today for different reasons.  Acfalle, is still holding out for over a contract issue.  This has got to be an absolute concern for the squad heading into opening weekend, but Wragge being the ultimate professional would not let it affect him or his practice.  He admitted to trying to actively seeking to end the situation, but as with all contract issues, it takes time.  A NIA attempt to get a comment from Acfalle was not immediately answered.

Kevin Fitzgibbons on the other hand, who has been dealing with knee trouble, is reportedly at home with team approval to miss camp to spend some time with his family and his girlfriend.  While we are afraid that this is a ploy to get out of questions about his knee, the NIA acknowledges that Fitzgibbons is likely in need of some time off.

UPDATE 1:43 p.m. :  Acfalle has responded directing all of his questions to his agent Josh Bradshaw.  We are awaiting response from Mr. Bradshaw at this time.  We will update you as things unfold.

UPDATE 2:34 p.m. :  We have received word from Acfalle's agent.  Stay tuned to part three of this series for more information.

UPDATE 3:33 p.m. :  Jump over to part 3 for more info.

Stay tuned for parts two and three of the opening weekend mini-camp series.