LIBERTY HILL FOOTBALL 2020

ONE STEP AT A TIME

Northeast

Navarro

Marble Falls

McCallum

Travis

Crockett

Del Valle

Killeen Ellison

THE ROAD TO THE STATE FINALS!!!!

THIS YEAR, IT WILL TAKE “ALL OF US.”

August 21, 2020

Dear Parents,

I’m extremely excited about the upcoming football season. Liberty Hill is a wonderful place to coach and call home. The purpose of this letter is to answer some questions you may have heading into the season. I would like to explain some of my philosophies and most importantly, to open the line of communication between you the parent and the coaches of Liberty Hill High School.

First, I would like to ask you for your support for the 2020 football season and to explain a little about the program. As you must be aware, we constantly try to improve each player in six areas we feel necessary to make the starting team. Those areas judged in making the starting team are: 1. strength, 2. quickness and speed, 3. size, 4. knowledge of our system, 5. hitting ability and toughness, and 6. attitude and effort. Since the end of last football season, we have had most of our players involved in the following activities. 1. Weight lifting for strength, 2. Running drills for agility, 3. Individual instruction (i.e. center snaps, ball handling, passing, catching blocking and tackling) and 4. skill development by position.

Most parents think their son is the best, which is human. However, being realistic, only 11 players can become starters offensively and 11 defensively. Every team member has a role to play in the success we have. Every member is important to our team, and every member will get a chance to contribute to our team. Not everyone will wear the title of starter, but everyone will contribute.

We are very fortunate to have had lots of success in our football program over the years. When things are going well, it is easy to be a positive parent. There are no guarantees that our success will continue at the high-level previous teams have achieved. I expect us to be very successful but still there are no guarantees. I would ask that you remain upbeat and supportive even in down times. Regardless of the outcome of our season wins and losses, your son will be a better person if the proper parental guidance is practiced. Football is not for everyone, it takes a special type of young man to play this tough game. Parental influence is extremely vital. Please keep in mind the real purpose of why your son is playing football- TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON. Most of you know how we run our program, we demand Discipline, Teamwork. Sacrifice and Motivation. We believe this will help your son to cope with future bosses, company policies, his future wife, the civil laws and other institutions of authority.

In conclusion, I want to thank you for taking the time to read about our philosophy and I hope the suggestions I made will help you as a parent deal with the highs and lows of the upcoming season. Thank you for being a key part of our success. I am certainly looking forward to coaching your son. Sincerely, Jeff Walker

Athletic Director/Head Football Coach

Football Coaching Assignments 2020

High School Staff

Jeff Walker Athletic Director/Head Coach

John Hall Offensive Coordinator-Offensive Line

Kent Walker Defensive Coordinator- Secondary

Patrick Kellner Outside Linebackers

Rudy Acevedo Strong Side Offensive Line

Paul Kilby Running Backs

Josh Blake Quick Side Offensive Line

Carlos Garza Inside Linebackers

Kyle Buescher Receivers-SE & SM

Steven Hutcherson Receivers-SE & SM

Tommy Foster Secondary

Jordan Johns Defensive Line

Scott Hawkins Defensive Line

Danny Barringer Trainer

Jr. High Staff

John Mason Boys Coordinator- 8th Grade

Kyle Vineyard 8th Grade

Chance Reeder 8th Grade

Lance Jones 7th Grade

Howdy Byars 7th Grade

Michael Scott 7th Grade

Susan Slagle Trainer

2020 LIBERTY HILL FOOTBALL INFORMATION SHEET

Updated 8/23/20 Tuesday- August 25th VARSITY ONLY-7:00am-8:00am & 3:30-5:30, (No 9th or JV practice)

ZOOM PARENT MEETING @ 6:30pm-8:00pm) Wednesday-August 26th 7:00am-8:00am Varsity Only, 4:30pm-6:00pm Football Practice Thursday, August 27th 1st day of school-Hustle to Athletics- 9th-7:15am, JV and Varsity practice 4:15pm Friday, August 28th 9th - 7:15am, JV and Varsity 4:15pm Monday, August 31st 9th - 7:15am, JV & Varsity 4:15pm Tuesday, Sept. 1st- 9th -7:15am, JV & Varsity 4:15pm Friday, Sept. 4th Monday, Sept. 7th 7:00am-10:00am JV & Varsity ONLY Tuesday, Sept. 8th 9th- 7:15am, JV and Varsity 4:15pm Friday, Sept. 11th 9th-7:15am, JV and Varsity 4:15pm Saturday, Sept. 12th Picture Day 8:00am 1st day of pads 9:30-10:30 Freshmen/JV 10:30-12:30 Varsity Monday, Sept. 14th - 9th -7:15, JV and Varsity 4:15

Thursday Sept. 17th Friday, Sept. 18th Scrimmage vs. New Braunfels Canyon Freshmen/JV- 5:30 Varsity-6:30 Monday, Sept. 21st – 9th -7:15am, JV and Varsity 4:15 Wednesday, Sept. 23rd Thursday, Sept. 24th Varsity-Meetings @ 4:15

9th & JV @ Killeen Ellison TBD Friday, Sept 25th Liberty Hill vs. Killeen Ellison (Panther Stadium) 7:30pm

9th-8:15, JV no practice, Important Information: With our ever-changing world all dates and times are subject to change. We will announce all changes on SportsYou – Code YJSSKWRU (9th Grade will not practice after school- We will send home a weekly schedule every Monday) **All student-athletes need to have all rankone paperwork turn in ASAP. https://libertyhillisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me: jwalker@libertyhill.txed.net 512-619-5158 (cell) 512-260-5505 (office) Thanks for all your support. Coach Walker

Schedules are available on the athletics webpage.

Please note that all schedules are subject to change.

Date Time Opponent Site Date Time Opponent Site Date Time Opponent Site12-Sep 11:00am Purple & White^ Home 12-Sep 10:00am Purple & White^ Home 12-Sep 10:00am Purple & White^ Home18-Sep 7:00pm NB Canyon^ Home 18-Sep 5:30pm NB Canyon^ Home 18-Sep 5:30pm NB Canyon^ Home25-Sep 7:30pm Killeen Ellison# Home 24-Sep 7:00pm Killeen Ellison Away 24-Sep 5:30pm Killeen Ellison Away

2-Oct 7:30pm Del Valle Away 1-Oct 7:00pm Del Valle Home 1-Oct 5:30pm Del Valle Home9-Oct 7:30pm *Crockett! Home 8-Oct 7:30pm *Crockett Away 8-Oct 6:00pm *Crockett Away

15-Oct 7:30pm *Travis Away 14-Oct 6:00pm *Travis Home 14-Oct TBD TBD Home23-Oct 7:30pm *McCallum Home 22-Oct 7:30pm *McCallum Away 22-Oct 6:00pm *McCallum Away30-Oct 7:30pm *Marble Falls Away 29-Oct 7:00pm *Marble Falls Home 29-Oct 5:30pm *Marble Falls Home6-Nov Open/Make-up 5-Nov Open/Make-up 5-Nov Open/Make-up

13-Nov Open 12-Nov Open 12-Nov Open 20-Nov 7:30pm Navarro Home 19-Nov 6:00pm *Navarro Away 19-Nov TBD TBD27-Nov 5:00pm *Northeast Away 25-Nov 7:30pm *Northeast Home 25-Nov 6:00pm *Northeast Home

4-Dec Open/Make-up 3-Dec Open/Make-up 3-Dec Open/Make-up

Date Time Opponent Site Date Time Opponent Site Date Time Opponent Site

29-Sep OPEN 29-Sep OPEN6-Oct 5:00/6:00pm Elgin Away 6-Oct 5:00/6:00pm Elgin Home

14-Oct 5:00/6:00pm Hutto Home 14-Oct 5:30/6:30pm Hutto Away20-Oct 5:00/6:00pm Benold Away 20-Oct 5:00/6:00pm Benold Home27-Oct 5:00/6:00pm Forbes Home 27-Oct 5:00/6:00pm Forbes Away2-Nov 5:30/6:30pm Farley Away 3-Nov 5:00/6:00pm Farley Home

10-Nov 5:00/6:00pm Marble Falls Home 10-Nov 5:00/6:00pm Marble Falls AwayAthletic Director: Jeff Walker 17-Nov 5:00/6:00pm Wagner Away 17-Nov 5:00/6:00pm Wagner HomePhone: 512-260-5505Key:* District Games! Homecoming# Senior Night^ Scrimmage

7th Grade 8th Grade

2020 Liberty Hill Football ScheduleVarsity Junior Varsity Freshman

Super Junior High School Schedule

2020 Liberty Hill Varsity Football Schedule Sat Sept 12 Purple & White Scrimmage 11:00AM Fri Sept 18 NB Canyon (Scrimmage) 7:00 PM Fri Sept 25 Killeen Ellison (Senior Night) 7:30 PM Fri Oct 2 @Del Valle 7:30 PM District 14AAAAA, Region IV Fri Oct 9 Crockett (Homecoming) 7:30 PM Thur Oct 15 @ Austin Travis – Burger Stadium 7:30 PM Fri Oct 23 Austin McCallum 7:30 PM Fri Oct 30 @ Marble Falls 7:30 PM Nov 6 OPEN/Make-Up Nov 13 OPEN Fri Nov 20 Austin Navarro 7:30 PM

Fri Nov 27 @ Austin Northeast – Nelson Field 5:00 PM Dec 4 OPEN/Make-Up

Head Coach & Athletic Director: Jeff Walker

Offensive Coordinator: John Hall Defensive Coordinator: Kent Walker

Carlos Garza, Tommy Foster, Rudy Acevedo, Steve Hutcherson Jordan Johns, Josh Blake, Paul Kilby, Pat Kellner, Kyle Buescher, Scott Hawkins

John Mason, Lance Jones, Michael Scott, Will Reeder, Kyle Vineyard, Howdy Byars Head Athletic Trainer: Melissa Harrington

Athletic Trainer: Danny Barringer, Susan Slagle Team Physician: Paul Berg, M.D.

Team Orthopaedic Surgeon: Michael Putney, M.D.

Superintendent: Steven Snell Assistant Superintendent: Brad Mansfield

Assistant Superintendent: Toni Hicks Principal: Jonathan Bever

State Champions 2006, 2007 State Semi Finals Champions 2006, 2007, 2018

State Quarter Finals Champions 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2018 Regional Champions 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2017, 2018

Area Champions 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Bi-District Champions 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

District Champions 1987, 1992, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 Gordon Wood Award – Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 2002

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF FOOTBALL PARENTS

1. Be POSITIVE with your son: let him know he is accomplishing something by simply being part of the team. Don’t put him down.

2. Don’t offer excuses for him if he is not playing. There is usually a reason for it. Encourage him to work

hard and be his best.

3. Don’t put down his coaches, etc. Remember the coach represents the “Boss”, the “Authority”, the “Parent”, the “Law”, etc. If you are constantly bad mouthing your son’s coaches, how can you expect them to play for the coach? You are teaching your son to be a complainer, not a doer.

4. Encourage your son to follow the team rules. Whether he is a first stringer or a seventh stringer, players

must follow rules pertaining to curfew, drinking, smoking, girlfriends, promptness, and school. Football is a very demanding sport and a coach must concern themselves with a player’s off the field activities in order to get the maximum physical and mental performance out of his players.

5. Insist on good grades. Check the number of hours your son spends on homework. It is the duty of the

parent to see that their son is working in the classroom. (No matter how good a player he is, if he doesn’t have good grades, he doesn’t get into college-times have changed.)

6. Don’t develop envy towards other players because you don’t like their parents, etc. Don’t try to live

your life vicariously through your son. Football is a kids’ game-Let them play it. Don’t show any animosity or jealousy to any of your son’s teammates because they carry the ball more, score more touchdowns, or even gets a write-up in the paper. This type of envy rubs off on your son and it can devastate the team.

7. Don’t be a know-it-all. The coaches’ work with the players 12 months a year and they know what each

kid can do and what he cannot do. As a fan, you are entitled to scream your head off but don’t become belligerent and arrogant towards players.

8. Insist on your son’s respect for team rules, school rules, game officials and sportsmanship. Don’t let

him make fools out of his family, school, and team by some uncalled-for gesture or incident whereby he will bring shame. Self- respect begins with self-control.

9. Encourage your son to improve his self-image by believing in himself. Don’t compare and contrast your

son with former family members who played previously. Every youngster is different. Don’t put added pressure on him by expecting him to be much better that his brother, etc.

10. Encourage your son to play for the love of the game-not a scholarship. This alleviates a lot of pressure

on a youngster. Scholarships are controlled by and are in the hands of college recruiters. Liberty Hill High school does not give scholarships. I have seen some great player fizzle because the pressure on them to get a scholarship was so great. Players become selfish, etc. Insist on unselfishness. Usually, good things happen to the unselfish, hard-working athletes.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF A PANTHER FOOTBALL PLAYER

WIN!!!!

1. PRIDE WITH POISE.

2. BE POSITIVE.

3. SET GOALS AND STRIVE TO ACHIEVE THEM.

4. BE TOUGH!!!

5. DO NOT LOAF!!!

6. NEVER GIVE UP.

7. BE AGGRESSIVE

A. RUN HARD B. TACKLE HARD C. BLOCK HARD

8. SCHOOL AND FOOTBALL- YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES.

9. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS THINK IN TERMS OF WINNING. 10. PAY THE PRICE TO BE A WINNER………….EFFORT ………….SWEAT ………….SACRIFICE 11. HAVE THE COURAGE TO SAY “NO” TO ANYONE OR ANYTHING THAT WILL HURT OUR TEAM.

12. STRIVE FOR PERFECTION…SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN DO, NOT HOW LITTLE YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH.

13. LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND EVALUATE YOURSELF. ASK, AM I

PAYING THE PRICE FOR THE PANTHERS TO WIN??

14. SHOW RESPECT FOR MANAGERS AND TRAINERS. THEY HAVE AN IMPORTANT JOB TO DO.

15. BE IN SHAPE. ALL ELSE BEING EQUAL, THE BETTER

CONDITIONED ATHLETE WILL WIN.

16. THINK IN TERMS OF TEAM NOT “I”. INDIVIDUAL GLORY COMES

AFTER TEAM SUCCESS.

17. BE PROMPT-BE EARLY-NEVER MISS A PRACTICE.

18. REMEMBER THAT A COACH’S CRITICISM IS CONSTRUCTIVE AND FOR YOUR IMPROVEMENT NOT TO DEMORALIZE YOU.

19. GET OUT OF THE DRESSING ROOM AND ON THE FIELD. WARM

UP A LITTLE AND WORK ON YOUR WEAKNESSES.

20. HUSTLE-NEVER WALK ON A FOOTBALL FIELD; ALL COME UP ON ON THE RUN.

21. ALL YOUNGMEN OUT FOR FOOTBALL, WHEN TALKING TO A COACH,

LOOK THEM IN THE EYES.

22. ALWAYS SAY “YES, SIR” AND “NO, SIR”.

23. WHEN ANYONE IS TALKING TO THE TEAM, SIT OR STAND UP STRAIGHT. BE STILL AND QUIET, LOOK THEM IN THE EYES, AND READ THEIR LIPS.

24. STAY OUT OF THE TRAINING ROOM UNLESS YOU ARE INJURED.

THERE IS A DIFFERENT BETWEEN HURT AND INJURED. FOOTBALL IS A TOUGH GAME AND YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE SOME ACHES AND PAINS. LEARN TO PLAY WITH PAIN.

25. NEVER CRITICIZE OR MAKE FUN OF YOUR TEAMMATES. 26. DON’T PAY ATTENTION TO NEWSPAPERS AND DOWNTOWN

QUARTERBACKS. THEY HAVE RUINED SOME GOOD TEAMS.

27. BE LOYAL TO YOUR TEAMMATES, COACHES AND SCHOOL.

28. STAY OUT OF THE EQUIPMENT ROOM.

29. WEAR YOUR HELMET AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE FIELD.

30. IF YOU DON’T KNOW-ASK.

31. IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT COME IN AND TALK IT OVER.

32. THINGS TO DO: A. HANG UP YOUR EQUIPMENT. B. WHEN MUDDY CLEAN YOUR SHOES OUTSIDE. C. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT. LOSE IT AND YOU

PAY FOR IT. D. HELP KEEP THE LOCKER ROOMS CLEAN. KEEP THE INSIDE AND

TOP OF YOUR LOCKER DUSTED. PUT TOWELS IN BASKETS-NOT ON THE FLOOR.

33. THINGS NOT TO DO.

A. NO PROFANITY. B. NEVER USE ILLEGAL TACTICS. C. NO ALIBIS. NO COMPLAINING, IF YOU WANT SOMETHING BETTER

WORK HARDER. D. NO BRAGGING.

34. WE WANT THE ENTIRE TOWN TO BE PROUD OF OUR FOOTBALL

TEAM. ANY PLAYER INDULGING IN CONDUCT THAT CAUSES THE TEAM EMBARASSMENT MAY BE DISMISSED FROM THE SQUAD.

THREE GREAT RULES FOR GREAT GRADES!!!

1.Always Attend Class!

2.Always Be on Time!! A. To Class B. With Assignments

3. Do Something Extra!!!

All you have to do is commit yourself to these three rules.

The first rule is Always Attend Class!! Far and away the most common reason for struggling with your grades is missing too many classes. Take pride in perfect attendance.

The second rule is Always be on Time!! The second most common reason for bad grades: Tardies!

The second part of the second rule is be on time with all assignments. Teachers, like coaches, are not interested in excuses. No Excuses, Just Results!!

The third rule is amazing. It’s amazing because of the shock value to teachers. Most teachers are just thankful if a kid behaves in class and looks halfway attentive. But, here you come with something extra!!

LIBERTY HILL PANTHER NUTRITION

NUTRITION-THE KEY TO SUCCESS

One major challenge in your son’s quest for maximum physical development lies in his ability to supply his body with adequate levels of nutrients. His intake of nutrients is needed by his body for practice, workouts, competition and recovery. The food he eats will supply his body with the nutrients he will need to be able to withstand the demands of his daily life and training program.

BASELINE NUTRITIONAL HABITS

The following six (6) personal habits must become part of your daily lifestyle. It is imperative that you develop these habits (actions) and implement them on a daily basis.

1. Always eat at least five (5) meals per day. 2. At each meal your caloric intake should equal 1 part fat, 2 parts protein, 3 parts carbohydrate. 3. At meals only eat enough food (calories) to meet your energy requirements for the next 3-4 hours. 4. Never try to lose weight only try to increase lean weight and decrease fat weight. 5. Drink 8-12 glasses of water each day. 6. Remember-no one is perfect, if you mess up, get back on track and try to make it a habit.

Why is eating at least five (5) meals important?

1. It will speed up your metabolism. 2. It helps you become leaner. 3. It will build muscle faster. 4. It will increase your energy for workouts. 5. It will help you get all the nutrients you need for every day.

MISTAKES….

1. Skipping meals 2. Lifting on an empty stomach 3. Eating fried foods 4. Not eating until you feel hungry 5. Not knowing the importance of timing your meals though out the day 6. NOT STAYING PROPERLY HYDRATED!! CARRY WATER WITH YOU!!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The athletic training (AT) staff at LHISD strive to provide the best care possible to all athletes. We provide assistance with the following: prevention of injuries; recognition, evaluation and assessment of injuries; immediate care; treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning; and organization and administration of healthcare services. We currently serve approximately 1000 student-athletes in both male and female athletic programs from grades 7-12.

There are currently three ATs serving the students of LHISD:

Melissa Harrington is beginning her 21st year as an athletic trainer and 5th at Liberty Hill. Susan Slagle is beginning her 4th year at Liberty Hill. Danny Barringer is beginning his first year at Liberty Hill.

We want to provide every student-athlete quality medical care should they have an injury over the course of this next year. Communication is paramount to this end. If there is ever any question about your child’s health, please call a staff AT.

The phone numbers in the AT facilities are as follows: • 512-260-5540 (Gym facility – Melissa Harrington) • 512-260-5530 (Field house facility – Danny Barringer) • 512-260-5521 (Junior high facility – Susan Slagle)

In the event that your child is injured or ill, there are several steps that we need to follow to ensure that your child receives the best possible medical care:

• Make sure your child reports the injury/illness immediately. • Make sure your child is in the AT facility for all scheduled treatment times. • Please communicate any concerns to the AT staff. • If, at any time, it becomes necessary for your child to see a physician, make sure the physician provides written

instructions for all treatment, therapy, and/or limitations for practices and games and return it to the AT facility.

Your child will not be given any treatment or be allowed to return to activity without a written note from the attending physician.

Notes from parents will not suffice. This is to ensure that we are following the doctor’s directions to the exact letter of intent.

Liberty Hill Athletics Melissa Harrington, M.Ed., L.A.T., A.T.C. • Head Athletic Trainer

Reminders and contact information…. Rank One need to be completed before Sept. 7th!!!

http://libertyhillisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx

JV and Varsity Only- Monday, Sept. 7th 2020 from 7am-10am

Contact Information

Head Coach Jeff Walker jwalker@libertyhill.txed.net office: 512-2260-5505 cell: 512-619-5158 Trainer Danny Barringer dbarringer@libertyhill.txed.net OC John Hall jhall@libertyhill.txed.net DC Kent Walker kwalker@libertyhill.txed.net Rudy Acevedo racevedo@libertyhill.txed.net Jordan Johns jjohns@libertyhill.txed.net Carlos Garza cgarza@libertyhill.txed.net Kyle Buescher kbuescher@libertyhill.txed.net Paul Kilby pkilby@libertyhill.txed.net Tommy Foster tfoster@libertyhill.txed.net Pat Kellner pkellner@libertyhill.txed.net Josh Blake jblake@libertyhill.txed.net Scott Hawkins rhawkins@libertyhill.txed.net Steven Hutcherson shutcherson@libertyhill.txed.net

Football Plans for COVID-19

1. Helmet face shields

2. Limit #’s in locker room at one time-showers-limited

3. All athletes will receive a mask and will be required to wear when not activity working

4. No sharing of towels

5. We will fog field house daily

6. We will require everyone to have their own water bottles for breaks-booster club

looking into providing

7. Possible cuts due to locker room capacity

8. Hand sanitizer available at all times

9. Spray weight room down after each group -will also be fogged daily

10. 1st period athletics temp checks and questions

11. Mask on during bus trips

12. More to come…..

TICKETING

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Liberty Hill ISD is taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all our students, staff and community. Unfortunately, due to the facility capacity regulations currently in effect, LHISD will need to closely monitor the capacity in each of our venues. Below are the procedures the district has in place at this time. Community health data continues to change in our Liberty Hill ISD community, and we are continuously monitoring this information and adjusting our plans accordingly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Friday Night Football – Varsity Home Games

**NO RESERVED SEATS WILL BE SOLD THIS YEAR** • All seats will be general admission. • Tickets will be sold online ONLY. • There will be no ticket sales at the gates. • Tickets will ONLY be available to families of participants (football players, cheerleaders, band, Belles,

student trainers, etc). You will be given an access code to purchase tickets. • Each family will be able to purchase 4 tickets. • No Passes will be accepted at this time.

Thursday Night – JV/Freshman Games

• All seats will be general admission. • Tickets will be sold online ONLY. • There will be no ticket sales at the gates. • You will be limited to the number of tickets allowed per transaction. That limit has not been set. • No Passes will be accepted at this time.

Covid Screening will be conducted upon entry into the stadium. Face masks will need to be worn when entering/exiting, moving about and when social distancing is not possible. Every other row in the stands will be blocked off. Please practice social distancing between each group and/or family.