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March 5, 2012Auditorium - 7:00pm
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WELCOME AND WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONSINTRODUCTIONS
SHAWN DEROSEDirector of Student Activities
MEET THE COACHES NIGHTBoys TennisJohn Myers
Girls TennisSteven Myers
Boys LacrosseNick Worek
Girls LacrosseVivian Tan Track and FieldJeff James
Boys SoccerSean Burke
Girls SoccerLuis Gendive BaseballCraig Lewis SoftballBrian Fleury
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ATHLETIC TRAINING ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT
HEATHER MURPHY & TIM COCRANECertified Athletic Trainers
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COLONIAL ATHLETIC COLONIAL ATHLETIC BOOSTERSBOOSTERS
Randy BrouckmanVice President, Colonial Athletic Boosters
What Do The Athletic Boosters Do?
• Bridge the gap between county funding and the actual cost of participating in a sport!
• Sponsor and organize:– Home Game Concessions– TJ Gear & Merchandise– End-of-Season Banquets
– Scholarships– Penultimate Track Meet– Program / Banner Advertising
What is the Funding Gap?• Fairfax County funds:
– Coaches’ salaries, bus transportation, referees and utilities
• The Colonial Athletic Boosters fund:– Standard items such as uniforms, equipment, field
maintenance, awards– Big ticket items such as scoreboards, Nautilus
fitness machines, competition mats & rehab equipment
What Can You Do To Help?
• Join = Become a member.– www.colonialathletics.org -> booster membership
• Volunteer = Work with us.– www.colonialathletics.org -> booster -> volunteer
• Gear Up = Look TJ, Look Good.– www.colonialathletics.org -> tj gear
When You Join You Get…
• Choice of Six Levels, from Basic to Diamond• Free Passes to Home Games• Membership Contest
– $500 for first team to reach 90% membership level• TJ “We Came for the Sports” bumper
sticker
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CAB and CAB and the Activities Officethe Activities Office
SHAWN DEROSEDirector of Student Activities
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THREE GOALS1.Increase Communication2.Increase Student Participation and
Attendance3.Employ New Budget Strategies to fund
new uniforms, new equipment, upgrade facilities
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Increase Communication– www.colonialathletics.orgwww.colonialathletics.org
• 2nd Most Visited Athletic Website in FCPS (10,000+ visits per month)
Visit Today and sign up for the Visit Today and sign up for the Email Alerts!Email Alerts!
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Increase Communication– Twitter: Twitter: @TJColonials
• 470 Followers (Since August 22nd)
– FacebookFacebook• www.facebook.com/TJHSST• 720 “Likes”
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Increase Student Participation and Attendance
Soccer - Scheduled Three Varsity Doubleheaders
Tryouts – Over 30 More Student Tryout for Sports Than Last Year
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Employ New Budget Strategies to fund new uniforms, new equipment, upgrade facilities
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OVER THE PAST YEAR…Boys LacrosseHome Jerseys; Away JerseysNew HelmetsGirls LacrosseHome Jerseys; Away JerseysNew Warm-ups Bags SoftballHome Jerseys; Away Jerseys (Both
Levels)
FacilitiesNew Coaches Lounge, Upgraded
Weight Room,
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OVER THE PAST YEAR…
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PUROPOSE OF MEET THE PUROPOSE OF MEET THE COACHES NIGHTCOACHES NIGHT
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PURPOSE:• Coaches to promote their program.• Answer questions regarding their policies.• Define their expectations• Solicit volunteers.• Build a strong relationship among parents
and our student-athletes.
MEET THE COACHES NIGHTBoys Tennis
Career Center
Girls Tennis
106
Boys Lacrosse
Gym I
Girls Lacrosse
Room 214-215
Boys SoccerGym I
Girls SoccerCafeteria (Serving Line Side)
BaseballCafeteria (Senior Lounge Side)
Softball209 – 210
Track and FieldLecture Hall