Joe Palka
@Coach_Palka
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Joined January 2013
Saline is who I am. Forever grateful and always a Hornet💛.
Joe Palka couldn't step away from his head football coaching position at Saline without showing his appreciation to the community that supported him the past 12 years:
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We talk not about wins but the enjoyment of being together each day. Cherish each minute. We did with Ryan. We will miss your smile big guy.
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Success doesn’t happen overnight. Here is to the last 10 years of hardworking and high character players that have all done their part and contributed to this. Your legacy lives on!.
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Congrats to @Luke_Masters60 @g_gottfried2022 @beaz_63 on signing with @CUAA_Football @SienaHeightsFB and @NavyFB All 3 were 3 year starters for us on the O Line!
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State Champ game was last night? We will see. Thx to the players, students and community for being top football town in MI. #toughestregion.
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This guy signed during the early signing period and leaves Saline after leading his team to multiple championships. He now goes on to a higher mission at @ArmyWP_Football @CoachASmith3 stopped in to say hello a couple weeks ago. Congrats @larryrobinson2x
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So proud of our guys today and so thankful for the support we get from our families, students and community. Wow!
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Appreciation Wednesday: This lady is an Adrian legend. She greets everyone with a smile and is a highlight of our day on campus.
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Randy Dunny and Al Leslie named MHSFCA assistant coaches of the year. Well deserved!
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Appreciation Wednesday. Thankful for our @AdrianBulldogs athletics assistants. These two ladies are a great support for all of the sports here at AC!
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Couple big additions to the staff. Couple big commits on “D”. Great energy week from current players. We can all feel it!
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Appreciation Wednesday: We are very thankful for our Maintenance staff and Physical plant for all their support. We couldn’t do it without them!
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Who starts day like this? Different breed of Dawg… love our dudes!
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Appreciation Wednesday: Grateful for The Bulldog Football Alumni Club leadership. Several members here at a recent meeting. Several Bulldog legends in this group. Looking forward to welcoming all of our alumni back.
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Another great day for @salinefootball with another round in February. Congrats to these excellent young men and their families.
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First AC prospect camp in the books. Great group of players. 3 takeaways:.1. Highly talented group that gave great effort. 2. Obvious that they are well coached. Credit to their HS coaches. 3. It is a commitment to come to a camp. Thanks for choosing AC today!.#futuredawgs.
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Appreciation Wednesday: Big thank you to our training staff. World class treatment at AC delivered by these great people.
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Hope that anyone would do this but few ever have to. Thank you Justice!
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More than football: Proud of our guys for supporting other teams and organizations on campus.#4theA
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One of the best parts of coaching is seeing the guys when they come back. Thanks Walsh, Wolma, Tyrone, Watson, Schukow, Peppers for stopping in past 2 days and all the others who always make it a point to come through. #Hornetfamily.
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Hawaii in the house practicing as the prelim. Hornets up as main event at 3 PM.
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Staff has been recruiting our own back yard last couple days. 7 freshmen starters/key contributors came from Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Jackson counties. Recruiting local is important to us!.
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Appreciation Wednesday:.Shout out to @AdrianCollege Campus Safety for all of the support and services they provide our students. Get to know these very supportive people. You won’t be disappointed.
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Nice crowd watching the workout today. Way to compete! Over 110 players in our program involved today and working together. I am still fired up!
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Reflecting on our camp yesterday @WhitmerFB : Talent is obvious in NW Ohio with work ethic to match. Impressed by how many players traveled long distances as well, to work with us… thank you. Great catching up with old friends and thanks @CoachWintersWHS for hosting us!.
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Environment will be special!.
NEWS: An additional home game has just been announced!📢The Bulldogs will host Madonna University of the NAIA’s MSFA conference. September 14th at 7pm under the lights! See you there. Full schedule out soon!
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Proud of all our guys that had big days @joshiejack17 @brycewolma2 @iamCC1 @Tpalka5 Keep things rolling!.
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Great action from Victory Day here in Saline. Saw some great talent out there. #togetherasone
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Got the start and had 3 tough catches in East 20-14 win. Thx for the support from our friends in and out of Saline.
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Due to the MHSAA decision today to move football to the Spring, we will not practice tomorrow. When we have further guidance, we will communicate that. Plan on attending at our usual time on Monday. I will let you know what that will look like as soon as I can.
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Two targets from record setting passing passing attack signed today. @Justinb_343 and All-Stater @realgavinmesman are off to @CUAA_Football and @LTU_FB Congrats!
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1-0.
Gamblers get the W 🎲🎰 . They defeat the Michigan Panthers to move to 1-0 on the season!
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Shout out to our current players. Great energy and effort and also willingness to help out. #arrowup.
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Appreciation Wednesday back after Spring Break. Thanks to Chloe at Davis Hall. Our players appreciate how you hard she works for all of the residents there.
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Woke up and got to recruit to this today!.
#GDTBAB Adrian College is a special place! Incredible facility to host our recruiting event today! #FACILITIESandCULTURE
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Appreciation Wednesday:.Thanks to AC legends and champions Ron Labadie and @BaechlerTim for speaking to our players this past week. Great messages to our players.#Dawgs
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No college coaches or offers here today. No Rivals stars given out. Respect of your teammates was the reward. #day3
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✔️ # 32 total offense in Country ✔️Only D2 school in Michigan in playoffs ✔️ All GLIAC (1st) Congrats @bigsoy66
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Our guys were Downriver helping in the Woodhaven community on the weekend. Grateful for the opportunity.
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This is a big deal. Whole staff is proud of these guys.
The @AdrianCollegeFB team landed six on the 2024 CSC Academic All-District Team. 📰 #d3fb #d3football #GDTBAB
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Finished playing in January. “Up” and running for 2021. Great work this AM. @SalineStrength @xFactorSpeed @Brown_SHS
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On their last day, thanks to our Sr's. They lead us on best run in school history. 23-3 #5ships #FordField #USAtop25
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Congratulations to Chris. Great young man and very proud of him.
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The sign of a good team is when it continually gets better. Congrats to @SalineHornetVB players and @EmileenPalka and her staff.
All smiles at Saline High School as the Hornets sweep Bedford 3-0!
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Got a special visit today from @theregotyrone and @mercermcfly and a little present. So proud of all our players at the next level and the men they have turned into!
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ICYMI: Guys from the Lakes, Mid State, The D and Lenawee made us better over the past 2 days! #4theA
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Thanks to @michiganhsfca coaches for the warm welcome our coaches received in your schools today. Great to finally unleash some dawgs!.
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I am excited to team with young pros, veteran coaches, and coaches from area schools in this venture. I am asked by countless college coaches yearly, for recommendations of area players. This uniques team approach can help all area players achieve their goals.
We have also added a veteran coach to our staff! We are thrilled to have @Coach_Palka on our list for First and Goal!
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Excited to add ‘98 grad Aaron Klotz as a speaker. 4 yr starter, 2 time All-MIAA, 3rd team All-American and a former DC at AC. Join us Feb 22.
The @AdrianCollegeFB team invites alumni, family, and friends to their Football Bash Dinner on February 22. 📰 #d3fb #d3football #GDTBAB
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Couple big awards in the last couple days. Emmett Turner MHSFCA Academic All-State Dream Team
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Thank you son. We are not done yet.
Happy Father’s Day @Coach_Palka . Senior year to senior year! Always thankful. Hope everyone has a great Father’s Day!
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One of my favorite Saline traditions. Send off to the State Meet. Good Luck tomorrow guys and girls.
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Great 2 days for us. Great group on campus today, big commitments today and yesterday, and great news from some.of our current players!.#buildingit.
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Big thanks to our players for giving back. Good to have good players that are really good guys. #3goodsinthere
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2025’s come check us out! Let us know what date, as schedule can always change.
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Congrats Kolton! Excited for you.
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Another championship, great success by our alumni, and terrific support from our community. So much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving.
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10 Bulldog Alums have already spoken to our team this Spring! We want our former players involved!.
Big News for Bulldog Football Alumni!.⬇️⬇️.
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It was fun rubbing elbows with @SalineHSBasebal in the locker room before they left. Congrats on the big win.
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SHS speed yesterday: Set school record with 42.72. Only .46 away from 1st. Would also been in top 8 in Ohio D1. #4x1
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Great players, even better men!.
Storm Norton. Kevin Koger. Chris Wormley. All Whitmer HS grads on the same NFL field last night. Pretty special.
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Congrats to @BBoze and @Coach_Al_Leslie on top 8 finish today. Broke 2 school records and produced a champion today. Impressive rebuild.
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Great day in Saline. Thankful for all that helped and supported Golf Outing and excited for baseball in Final 8.
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Some special people, to whom I owe a great deal, are getting inducted into the Hall of Fame tonight. Excited for them! @greg_kubicki @Tom_Snook55 @hyttenphoto @Chris_Wormley43.Anthony Allen and Stan Meinen. All great people and very deserving. Wish I could be there. #gopanthers.
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What a day @MHSAA exposure camp @JenisonWildcats .Love building/continuing relationships with West Michigan players and coaches. Hard nosed competitors!.
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Congrats to Brandon Boyd on his decision to attend Ohio Wesleyan University.
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Eval period in full swing. UM, Kentucky, Miami, Vandy in today. Arizona, OU, Syracuse, Cincy, Northwestern and Ferris on tap for tomorrow.
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