The Dundee Vikings entered this year’s training camp with a renewed focus on discipline, as head coach Jason Carpenter introduced a pushup accountability system that extends to both players and coaches.
Emphasis on Health and Consistency
The camp has been smoother than a year ago, with fewer penalties and better retention of play calls, but the team must navigate a limited roster of 18 varsity and 18 junior‑varsity athletes.
Quarterback Brayden Mason, returning after a strong offseason, has made notable strides in passing mechanics and read patterns, positioning him as a central figure in the offense. Alongside him, senior linebacker‑center Levi Evans has deepened his grasp of both defensive and offensive schemes, now fluent in the entire playbook from last season.
Key backfield contributors such as Angelo Graves and Ben Motylinski are back, while receivers Ben Sanders and Chase Purser add depth to the skill positions, helping to shape a balanced attack.
Defensively, Evans will anchor the middle linebacker role, serving as the unit’s vocal quarterback, while Motylinski will oversee the secondary, aiming to tighten coverage and reduce big plays.
Coach Carpenter acknowledges that participation challenges are not unique to Dundee, noting a statewide trend that impacts recruitment and team depth, but he remains optimistic that the current culture of accountability and health will translate into on‑field consistency.