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John Bochenek

Milan, MI  USA

248-860-5340

johnbochenek@hotmail.com

My name is John Bochenek and I accept your invitation to work the 2009 Players Open Tournament.  I was evaluated as a National Level Trial Helper in 2006 and have been selected for (6) National Championship events and (3) Regional Championship events including:

· 2006 USA National H.O.T. Championship
· 2006 USA Mid-Eastern Regional Championship
· 2006 USA German Shepherd National Championship
· 2007 AWDF National Championship
· 2007 USA North American Championship
· 2007 USA Mid-Eastern Regional Championship
· 2008 USA National H.O.T. Championship
· 2008 USA Mid-Eastern Regional Championship
· 2008 USA German Shepherd National Championship

I am currently the Vice President of Der Michigan SchH Verein in Hudson, Michigan and have recently founded a new club called the Metro-Detroit SchH Club in Milan, Michigan.  I have handled, owned and trained several dogs including American Bulldog, Shriver/Ellis’ Levi SchH3 (H.O.T.).  Im currently handling a young Belgian Malinois, C’Yahmo v Donnertal.

The resounding success of the Masters Tournament and the potential of the Players Open Tournament have me very excited for the future of SchH in the US.  Best of luck to all the competitors and continued success to Dog Sport Enterprises.

photo by: Charles Snyder @ mytrialphotos.com

Lionel Madden

Costa Mesa, CA  USA

949-400-9121

madguzrotts@hotmail.com

My name is Lionel Madden and I am honored to be selected as one of the helpers for the 2009 Players International Tournament. I am a native Southern Californian, and I was first exposed to the sport of Schutzhund about 16 years ago. My intent is to continue to learn and master the sport. My passion for the sport lies in high-level training.
 
I am a member of the Goldenstate Schutzhund Club in Riverside, California, where my experience includes attaining SchH3 (H.O.T) and qualifying for Nationals with my previous dog, Cenno. I have assisted many club members and guests with their pursuit of SchH3 titles. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel the country and witness top level training first hand. Some of my accomplishments include being selected for helper work in five National, four Regional and several club trials, as well as being the recipient of the “Egon Vollrath Sportsmanship Award” in the 2005 USA Nationals. 
 
The following is a quote I find fitting to not only the sport of Schutzhund, but also to life in general…”The points you are looking for at the end are the ones you missed in the beginning” ­ Lance Collins
 
I would like to thank the 2009 Players International Tournament committee for this selection, and to all the handlers/dog teams, I humbly bow my head. Thank you again.