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Knights Football

Vision Statement:To develop well disciplined student/athletes who strive foreducational and athletic excellence.

Mission Statement:

:Develop student/athletes who are committed to personalexcellence and team success.

:Provide inspirational and motivational environment wherepreparation, practice and hard work generate legitimateopportunities for success.

:Emphasize the importance and development of fundamentalsand techniques necessary for positive experiences in football and inlife.

:Create a consistently exciting and entertaining program thatgenerates huge levels of support, pride, and tradition for all in ourcommunity to share.

Core Values:Commitment: Be committed to personal excellence and your faith. Ourgoals must be a priority.

Integrity: Do what is right. Be honest and loyal to parents coachesteachers,

classmates, and ourselves.

Pride: It is a personal commitment; it is an attitude, which separatesexcellence from mediocrity.

Teamwork: Teamwork is achieved when individuals make personalsacrifices towork together for the success of the group.

Discipline: Means being mentally and physically tough, to continuallyimprove

and become the best athlete, coach, mentor, student, andfamily member we can be.

Effort: Give everything we have in everything we do.

Poise: 100% focus on the task at hand

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Introduction The primary purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you with the rules andpolicies of the St. Joseph High School Football team. You are responsible toread, know, and understand the complete contents of this handbook. In the

event that there is something in this book you do not understand, pleasebring it to my attention as soon as possible. I firmly believe that you have agreat desire to win the championship and are willing to work in order toaccomplish this goal. If we did not believe this thoroughly, neither you nor Iwould be here. Our policies have been put in this booklet so you could referto them from time to time during the course of the season. It is to be treatedin the same manner as your playbook. This handbook was not made todisrupt the line of communication between you and your coaches, but toencourage it. This is not my football team, but it is ours. In the event youdisagree with any of the policies in this handbook, see me at your earliestconvenience. I want the same thing as you, and that is a championship.

What a Commitment Means:1. For the next several months, you will be required to put your

scholastic work and football above other social activities.Success in both these areas requires a lot of time, hard work andgreat sacrifice.

2. You are here at St Joseph’s High School to get an education first.School must come first. Those not ready to work in the classroomshould not be out for football.

3. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY both for classes and your footballprogram responsibilities (meetings, practice, weight training, and

games). Be on time always.

4. Knights football players must conduct themselves with class at alltimes. We must exhibit good sportsmanship on the field and good citizenshipoff the field. Every action of a team member reflects on their coaches,teammates and school.

5. Respect your teammates and coaches. Use the Golden Rule. Treatothers, as you would want to be treated. We must pull together as a team if we are going to have success as a team.

6. There is NO room in our program for those who abuse their bodiesand minds with drugs. Violations will result in disciplinary action accordingto the school rules. They give up all the rights to any season awards orhonors, which they have earned but have not yet received. As well as anythey might earn upon their return from their disciplinary action.

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A Commitment:

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Will cost you. Counts the most in the toughest of times. You will know ~ if you’re committed ~ on decisions you make while all

alone. The rewards of Total Commitment do not come instantaneously, but the

rewardscome after a lot of sacrifice, effort, disappointment, and heartache. However,the

real rewards for Total Commitment will last a lifetime.

Definition of Class:Class is the respect of others. It is deep and genuine respect for everyhuman being regardless of their status in life. Class is having manners. It isalways saying thank you and please. It is complimenting people for any andevery task that is well done. It is treating people, as you want them to treatyou in similar situations. Class is about avoiding using profanity on and off the field. Class is never making and excuse for your own shortcomings. It isalways helping the other person bounce back from a mistake. Class meansthat you never boast or brag about your own accomplishment and it means

that you never tear down or diminish the achievements of another person.

Showing Class on the Field:Class is sportsmanship. It is playing by the rules at all times. It is showingrespect for your opponents and for the officials. It is shaking your opponent’shand after a game - win or lose- and giving him credit for their efforts. Classis never “showing up” your opponents by hot-dogging or cheap talk. Class isplaying every play hard and expecting your opponents to play hard also.Class is being humble and gracious in victory and congratulatory in defeat.Class is being loyal to your teammates and coaches inboth adversity and glory. Act like you are supposed to score and that youhave done so before. Celebrate a win as if you expected to win.

Knight PRIDE:It is a privilege to be a member of this football squad and to be a Knight. Thetime, effort, and energy we all spend in making our program a success isbased on a strong conviction that football and an education will providesome of your greatest values and most rewarding moments. Take pride ineverything you do as part of our program, for in football as in life, thesuccess you enjoy will result from the effort you arewilling to give to be a winner. St. Joseph High School Football has committedto PRIDE and EXCELLENCE. Remember the players who came before youevery time you walk into the locker room, weight room, step on the field, orwear a Knight Football Uniform. Remember you are setting the example forthose who will follow in your footsteps. You are a Knight all the time andforever.

Teamwork

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Teamwork divides the work and doubles the success. It is the fuel thatenables common people to attain uncommon results!

Being apart of a team, we accomplish more, faster. Support, compassion,and caring will inspire everyone to keep peace, and then, lead in spite of pressures, hardships, or fatigue. It is a reward, a challenge, and a privilege tobe a contributing member of our TEAM!

Player Regulations and Expectations:

On the Field Guidelines:1. Practice like a winner. Games are won and lost on the practice field.2. We expect a serious, business like attitude on the field. There is NO timefor horseplay.3. Practices are a time to do and learn. Pay attention to your coach when heis teaching, “LOCK IN”.4. When a coach is talking to an individual who plays your position, payattention; get to a position where you can hear.5. Know the drills ~ how to set them up and get them going. Don’t wait for

the coach.6. Helmets must be worn at all times, unless a coach tells you to take yourhelmet off.7. Never, ever sit or lay down on the football field. Rest on one knee. Don’tlet water interfere with the drill.8. Know the practice schedule.9. Know the importance of the scout teams and respect them.10. Always know the tempo of the drill you are in at practice (full speed, walkthrough, no tackle, etc.)11. The key to your individual success and our team’s success is the totalpreparation we achieve in practice. There are NO limits to HUSTLE! (sprinteverywhere we go).12. Know and accept your role on this team unconditionally. Not everyonecan be a starter on a football team. It is up to you to accept the role that thecoaches assign you. If you cannot accept the role that has been designatedby the coaches, you should not be part of this football team. IF YOU DO NOTHAVE A STARTING POSITION, IT IS UP TO YOU TO WORK YOUR WAY INTO ASTARTING POSITION.13. Have FUN!14. LEAVE THE FIELD WITH NO REGRETS!!!!

Off the Field Guidelines:1. Think about being successful. Spend time off the field thinking about yourassignments. Picture yourself executing your skills and technique perfectly.

2. In between practices is the best time to communicate (ask questions) withyour coach.

3. Never leave practice with a negative attitude or complaint. Talk yourfeelings out with your coach or the head coach. Get things squared away; if

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you don’t, then little problems and misunderstandings become majorproblems.

4. Be a positive person. Don’t complain or talk negatively to or about ourteammates, coaches, or program. It only causes morale problems anddissension. See your coach if you have a concern about something.

5. Rumors and Gossip - Don’t listen to rumors, don’t start gossip. Rumors are

usually wrong and only lead to bad feeling for everyone.

Team Rules:1. Attendance: is MANDATORY in order to play football for St. Joseph HighSchool.If you are late for practice, the following will occur:

Excused – Double Warm Up and Field Clean UpUnexcused- Double Warm Up, field clean up and phone call to parent

If you miss practice, the following will consequences are as follows:

Excused- Double Warm Up, Field Clean Up, (Plus you will not start the nextgame)

Unexcused-Double Warm Up, field clean up and phone call to parent(Suspended for 1 game)Second Unexcused- Suspended for 3 games

Definition of an excused missed practice - In order for a missed practice orbeing tardy to be considered excused, you must personally contact a coachthrough one of the following methods:

a. Call or speak to a coach.

b. Personally tell your HEAD COACH that you will be late or you will bemissing practice.NOTE: The coaching staff must accept your excuse as a valid excuse. Forexample, telling the coaching staff you want a day off is not a valid excuse. Itis at the sole discretion of the coaches to determine the validity of yourexcuse.

2. Curfew: The hours you keep are between you and your parents. We recommend thatyou be home by 10:00 p.m. on all school nights with the exception being onthe night before any game; this will be 9:30 p.m. We will have captainscalling randomly to check on all varsity players the night before each game.Know your city curfew: It is important for all minors to make every attempt tofollow this!

3. Respect for Coaches:Coaches should receive Coach “last name”, responses from players whentalking to them. Players in return will be treated with respect by their

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coaches. Whenever a coach is speaking with you, either individually or as agroup, you will give him your undivided attention and always establish eyecontact with him.

“LOCK IN”

4. Dress:Should be very professional in uniform at all times. Everyone will wear the

uniform in the same manner. We are a team. We will furnish your equipment,so you do not need to bring your own equipment. All players must be inschool colors at practice and in games, when temperatures start gettingcolder and undergarments are being used they also must be in school colors. Take care of your equipment. You have the best as money can buy. Do notwear jewelry in practice or games. Your appearance away from the field,especially at school, should reflect the same class and pride that show in ourprogram.

5. Care of Equipment and Facilities: You are to hang your equipment in your locker as you are shown. You are to

clean you equipment as least once per week. Do not track mud and dirt intoour dressing rooms. Take off cleated shoes before entering the building.When you change into workout gear, your clothes are to be hung up in yourlocker. Latrines and toilets are to be flushed, showers and faucets turned off so they don’t drip, and all soda and juice cans placed in the trashcan. Cleanup in and around your locker each day. This includes bus usage as well. Team leaders are responsible to monitor both the bus, locker room, weightroom and practice areas.

6. Team Travel:Check and pack all your gear. You are responsible for this. Please be prompt,if you are late you will be left behind. Do not miss a meeting or a team mealif we are traveling a long distance. The only hats allowed are CantwellSacred Heart of Mary High School Cardinal hats and must be school colors. There will be NO loud or boisterous conduct on the trips, remember why weare here. Everyone will return with the team, unless approved by thehead coach. There will be very few exceptions.

7. Hazing:

We will never allow any of the extreme form of initiation known as hazing,nor allow any to start. Younger guys should show respect to the olderplayers, while the older players should prove themselves worthy of thatrespect. But a player shouldn't have to have his head shaved or his bodypainted, nor should he have to do foul and disgusting things in order to playfootball. It is a coaches’ job, not some teenager's, to determine what'srequired to play football, if a player is willing to step forward and do all thethings required, by the Coaches, that's enough.Hazing normally takes the form of a seemingly harmless initiation ritual, andincidents resulting in extreme humiliation, injury - even death - are the rare

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exceptions. Hazing won't go away by itself. The most important thing inending it is that athletes must have the courage to blow the whistle – to stepforward and report hazing when it occurs. Kids must have the strength andcourage to say - beforehand - "I'm not going to subject myself to this."Hazing is a serious problem, and will not be tolerated. Any type of hazing atall will be deal with severely. Suspension or removal from the team isdefinite.

8. The X Rule:X in mathematics is the symbol for the unknown. The X rule states that if asituation arises that is not mentioned in the rules, the coaching staff, at itsdiscretion, will have the right to determine whether the situation will betolerated and what the consequences are for the situation.

The Knight Approach to Football

Every one of you wants to start on our football team. Unfortunately, not all of you will. The coaching staff must determine who will start. Consequently, wefeel it is important for you to understand how we will decide on depth chartsas practice progresses. The following five (5 points) will be the criteria used

in selecting starters and developing depth charts.1. Knowledge of Assignment: We cannot and will not play people who donot know their assignments. Your position coach will spend extra time withyou if you so desire. Everyone can give 100%.2. Hustle and Effort: Everyone will be expected to give 100% at all times. Your teammates will be giving 100% and they expect you to do so also. Extraeffort wins games. Everyone can give 100%.3. Hitting and Mental Toughness: We will discover during fall practicewho is aggressive and mentally tough. Football is a contact sport and it mustbe played with mental toughness. Everyone can hit.4. Contribution to the Overall Team:Football is one of the few team sports left. The individual who motivates histeammates to do better, is always enthusiastic and ready, will make agreater contributionthan one whom does not possess this quality. One man who hates to lose isan invaluable player. Everyone can be a team player. Everyone wants towin, but what we are looking for are people whom can’t live with losing.5. Talent: If the above four characteristics are equal and they should be,then the young man who has the most talent, makes the most big plays, willstart. However, talent will not enter into our evaluation until we look closelyat the first four qualities. Obviously if you are injured it will be difficult for usto evaluate you.We will give a sophomore every opportunity to earn a position on the varsityteam. It’s our desire to play as many people as possible but obviously wecannot play everyone each game. The above was written so that you willknow exactly how we will evaluate you. Our best athletes will lead us to achampionship. All of you who do not earn a starting position, it is up to youto continue to work hard and be prepared when called upon. Our mainconcern is to be fair as possible with you and to be truly honest. If you do notfeel that you are being treated fairly, see your position coach. In the event

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you are still not satisfied, then come the head coach. (Proper Chain of Command)We are here for the same reason you are:- To see that you get and education and a diploma. (There is a differencebetween them)- To see that you mature and grow as a man.-To see that we have the best football team possible.Consequently, the best football players, according to the criteria previously

mentioned will start. In closing, let me reiterate that our starters will bedetermined on the field by your performance and not byme. I have great respect for you and believe that you will know yourassignments, give 100%, will hitand will be a team player. I will continue to believe that until you prove medifferent.

DO YOUR BEST!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS GOING TO BE?

HOW GOOD DO YOU WANT TO BE?

AVERAGE ~ You can be

PRETTY GOOD ~ You can be

GREAT ~ YOU CAN BE

YOUR CHOICE ~ WE HAVE THE COACHES TO HELP YOU ACHIEVEWHAT YOU WANT!!

The key factor in an effective football team is everybody doing the best theycan on every single play. A total all-out effort every time the ball moves.Football is the toughest game there is… physically it is the most demanding. You have to be a MAN to play. Anybody can play when they feel good or arefresh. It is something else to go all out 5, 6, or even 10 straight plays ~ butyou keep going one more time, two more,etc. The break-off point is what I call “a quitting down’. At what point does henot give his best? Do you go 3, 5, plays before you come to the “quittingdown”? No one can tell, but the players know. The first time, and then everytime he doesn’t make the big effort.Everyone goes hard on the first play and maybe the next, but somewherealong the line we have a problem. Three guys are tired so they don’t go allout and take a play off. On the next play they are rested, so they go all out,but two others who weren’t tired before cost a little. Now we get a mixture…we have to prevent this from happening.

We must have consistency of performance. Football is not a game playedagainst an opponent; football is a game played against yourself. The purposeof the game is to find out what kind of man you are; to find out aboutyourself. It doesn’t matter if you’re a super athlete, or a mediocre athlete if you do the best you can at all times, no “quitting downs”, then you have

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conquered yourself. You have WON! When you believe this, you will beconsistent and obviously our team will be very effective. Avoid ups anddowns and you can be champions…this is your choice.

Definition of A Winner: The athlete who can push himself the farthestonce the effort becomes painful. When you have suffered for something, youwon’t surrender before completing the work.

Let’s Do RightIn our everyday life, how should RIGHT be distinguished from WRONG in oneswords and actions.- Words and actions should help to unite, not divided the members of ourteam.- They should be beneficial and not harmful to our vision, mission, and corevalues.- They should help to consolidate and not undermine the rules andregulations necessary for successful team effort.- They should help strengthen our team, not weaken the leadership of our

team.- Our words and actions at all times should be beneficial not harmful wheninter-related to our friends and fans that support the team.

Academic and Athletic Balance

Extra-curricular athletics must be viewed as a supportive activity to theprimary mission of any educational institution. The primary mission of anyeducational institution must be the academic and personal development of its students. In public education, the integrity of the academic mission can

never be compromised. The future of our young people, and of our society asa whole, demands that the molding of the intellectual capacity of all studentsis central to the personal student’s success. The role of extra-curricularathletics involves providing opportunities for extended characterdevelopment through structured athletic competition.

Comprehensive, statewide studies of academic performance of high schoolstudent-athletes in North Carolina over a three year period found significantdifferences between athletes and non-athletes. Five criteria were used,including grade point average, attendance rate, discipline referrals, drop-outrates and graduation rate, for the 1994-1995 academic year. Athletes, when

compared to non-athletes, scored significantly higher in all academic andattendance categories and lower in referrals and drop-out rates. The surveyalso showed that the larger the school, the more pronounced the differencesin participant and non-participant test scores and attendance results.

The Academics First agenda will be used to remind players about theimportance of academics and will attempt to tie in any football and/orstrength and conditioning rewards with the school’s academic standards.

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High expectations in regards to in the classroom and on the field conduct willbe set and enforced by all members of the football staff during the year.

Team member progress will be monitored through the use of Periodic Grade-Progress sheets. We will closely monitor players with grade, or behavioral,problems and will be available for the teachers to discuss and correct thesesituations. The teachers will have the coaches’ support in dealing with ourplayers on these issues.

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OVERVIEW

I strongly believe that athletics is a vital component in the overall educationprocess. Student-athletes can obtain positive educational benefits from athleticssuch as: responsibility towards ones self, team members, coaches and teachers;self-discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, work ethic, development of character and personal sacrifice for the good of others and the team.

My belief in setting high expectations, both in the classroom and on the field, is thebest way for our athletes to be successful in school and on the team. Responsibilityis then to give them the tools to be successful. Establishing a sense of pride –Knight pride – is the primary step for their success. Once a sense of pride isestablished, tradition and loyalty fall in line. These three factors – pride, traditionand loyalty – are the driving force behind any successful athletic program.

TRADITION

Tradition is developed through hard work and sacrifice. Striving to educate ourathletes that what they do now will be part of who they become, is a tremendous

responsibility for all coaches. If student-athletes set high goals and expectations,working hard to achieve them, they will leave a lasting legacy for those behindthem to follow. This growth process will prepare them for their futures and willbecome a model for all that follow to emulate. The younger students and playerswill naturally look up to them and strive to achieve beyond their predecessors.

LOYALTY

Loyalty is accomplished by having a positive, and successful, athletic experienceand environment. When an athlete knows that his coaches truly care for them, theloyalty creates a wonderful cycle of continued success. We as coaches need to showgenuine concern for those students who have given their time and efforts to the

program. This can be as simple as a handshake and a “thank you.” Once a studentknows that you genuinely care for them, they will do anything within their power topay back what they have received.

YOUTH FEEDER PROGRAMS

For any program to be successful it must develop its philosophy early in thedevelopment of its players. Strong youth programs are the essential building blocksfor a strong high school program. With our successful youth teams feeding ourschool, the potential pool of talent should remain strong and consistent. As high

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school coaches we need to make ourselves visible, and available, to those playersand coaches. A great way to do this is the use of a Knights Youth Football Camp andto hold coaching clinics for the area youth coaches. A sincere effort in attending asmany games and practices as possible is required to build a solid and lastingrelationship. Showing these coaches, most of whom volunteer, that we really careabout them are and what they do is not “beneath us” will create a strong sense of loyalty and cooperation.

There is no doubt that our high school student-athletes are very visible role modelsfor these younger student-athletes. It is important to involve our student-athletes inthese camps whenever possible. We want these younger student-athletes toexperience what it is like to be a part of our football family. By inviting them to ourgames and practices, as well as using the “ball boys for the game” and “recruit of the week ” programs, these student-athletes will see how fun it is to be a part of ourprogram. They will know that St. Joseph High School cares for them.

THE TOTAL STUDENT-ATHLETE

There is no room in any high school for student-athletes to concentrate on onesport. As coaches, we need to encourage our student-athletes to participate in a

variety of sports throughout the year. Any kind of competition is good for athletesand this cross sport participation will only strengthen our overall athletic program. Itis vital for our coaching staff to support and make an effort to attend as many otherschool functions, both academic and athletic, as possible. The continuingdevelopment of our student-athletes will also take place during the summer breakthrough the participation in local passing leagues and off-season conditioning.

COACHING PHILOSPOHY As a coach, I believe that there are five principles to any philosophy in order for it tobe effective in the classroom or on the field. I believe that for any program to besuccessful there needs to be a level of consistency to how things are done, a senseof responsibility, a passion for learning (in the classroom and on the field), theability to maintain the proper perspective, and a total commitment to doing what is

needed in the school and for the team. There are no favorites, or agendas, and inturn each player is expected to show proper respect for their teachers, coaches,team members, and fellow football players, regardless of who they play for. In orderfor any program to be successful, each member of the team and staff must strive toachieve the same goals. The general aim of the interscholastic football program isto contribute as much as possible to the general objectives of education. To be asuccessful athletic program, the following must be adhered to:

1. Coaches should be educators. The job of a coach is to teach football ina manner that is stimulating and challenging to its participants.

2. The program must have an open line of communication with theadministration, faculty and all facets of the school system.

3. As a head coach, I will have a definite plan in which I believe in.4. Develop a sense of pride and character, which have won more battles

than can be counted.

5. To encourage sportsmanship at all times. Maintain a properperspective of the event, regardless of who won or lost.

6. The head coach must have input and responsibility to select hisstaff of dedicated coaches, who must believe in the head coach and hisplans.

7. The head coach should have input to select and coordinatecoaches at the feeder programs and see that coaches adhere to the

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philosophy of the program. The future of any program lies in the

successful development of the lower programs. Success breedssuccess.

8. The head coach must organize the program to operate atmaximum efficiency.

Players give you exactly what you expect of them, nothing more nothing less. If youexpect them to be a good player for you, they will be. It is up to the coaching staff

to teach all players to their potential by any means necessary. You will have to rollup your sleeves and coach them on how you want them to play.

We will be a physical, relentless football team that will be known as the hardesthitting and working team in the league. You play as you practice. Our practiceswill be the hardest part of the week’s preparation and we will be fundamentallysound in our techniques and skills. Our staff will leave no stone unturned in regardsto our game planning, thus giving our student-athletes the opportunity to play at ahigh level.

Knight Football Practice and Teaching Philosophy

1. Our goal is to out practice our opponents.a. Practice harder, (guiding)b. Practice smarter, (teaching)c. Practice at game day intensity (motivating)

2. There are three principles that must be adhered to before one can achievevictory. They are:

Guiding your players along the proper path both in academics and in life.Teaching your players the proper fundamentals of their position and the

game.Motivating your players by being positive, allowing their strengths to show,

and By setting the proper example as a role model.

3. We must be great teachers of the game and of your position.What you see on the game video is what you taught.

You are a teacher! Your players on a daily basis are evaluating your teachingby their performance. Keep things simple. Don't over teach. Find the bestway to teach the fundamentals. Our goal is that each player masters thefundamentals at his position.

4. Have a philosophy and sell it to the players. Improve your schemes constantly.

5. Utilize Teaching Aids:a. Change up procedure of meetingsb. Make use of themc. Find a way to make use of your video breakdownsd. Be accurate with the use of all diagrams. 75% of all learning is visual.

6. Great enthusiasm (not cheerleading)a. Use the 3 to 1 theory (3 positives to one negative comment)b. Explain to the athlete we evaluate performance not the individual, and tonot take it personally. Find positive things to talk to your players about and

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always remember to keep about 80% percent of your communications withthem positive.

7. You must be consistent in your dealing with your players.Be consistent in your dealing s with all the players on the team. Players willpick out when you aren't or treat others differently.

8. Coach 100% effort on every play. Coach toughness, coach toughness, and coachtoughness! Pay attention to the details and reinforce those principles throughrepetition.

9. Coach hard work on the field, whether it's practice or the game. You must coachevery play. No standing around, no hands in your pockets, and absolutely no armsfolded across your chest. You need to be where the action is and be teaching thewhole time. All players and coaches are required to jog/run while on the field. NOEXCEPTIONS!

10. The best coaches in the country take their players performances personal.Windsor COACHES TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE PERFROMANCE OF THEIR PLAYERS!

OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY We will be an up tempo multi-faceted, multiple spread formation offense designedto best utilize the talents we have available each season. Our offense will usuallywork out of a one-back scheme and this dynamic offense will emphasize the use of the counter-trey, inside/outside zone, counter, trap, option, shotgun, spread, Utah’sSpread-Option and West Coast Offense philosophies to best utilize our personnel tocreate favorable match–ups while stretching the defense both horizontally, byformation, and vertically, by scheme. Our philosophy is based off the premise thatto be successful, all players must be utilized to the best of their abilities and byemploying a balanced approach we will be able to limit turnovers, control the clock,dictate field position, and enjoy maximum participation by all our players. We will

play with a fast-paced enthusiasm and will be the best conditioned, mentallyprepared, and physically tough offense in the league. We have a complete anddiverse offensive package that will feature the use of a group of base plays, with amultitude of formations, executed to perfection. We will always have a small “grabbag” of special plays if needed, but we will hang our hats on these base plays. Thisone back system will allow us the greatest flexibility to adapt to our personnel fromyear to year, as well as during the games. We also will use a flexible personnelsystem to increase player involvement during the game and interest in our teamduring practices. This will allow us to utilize the strength of our players in order toobtain the maximum results.

The offense will have the following goals going into every season:

Offensive Strategy and Goals

1. Approximately 50% run 50% pass.2. 85% out of shotgun.3. Be the most physical and best zone blocking team in the state.4. Stretch the defense across the field and make them play assignment football.

3 Critical Keys

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1. Protect the football2. Score in red zone3. Convert third downs, practice scenarios

5 Offensive Goals

1. Win2. Score 66% red zone touchdowns.3. No Turnovers!3. 45% on 3rd down conversions.4. 55% run efficient (4 yards a carry)

DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY

Knights football will employ a flexible, attacking block based 3-4 defense that willfocus on alignment, tackling, aggressive pursuit, covers, and blitzes. We will takeaway what the offense does best and dictate to the game to them by playing ontheir side of the line of scrimmage. This defensive concept is very solid versus bothrun and pass, and allows us to move to an 8 or 9 man front while maintainingproper pass coverage. The use of the 3-4 allows us to use faster and more athletic

players closer to the line of scrimmage, and when coupled with ourblitz/cover/stunts package we can exploit offensive weaknesses and tendenciesmore efficiently. This defense is flexible enough to meet a variety of offenses duringthe season with very little adjustment as to alignment and assignments. It is ourbelief that this type of attack will dictate the tempo and flow of the game. We willbe able to adjust our defense each year based on personnel and allows us to bestutilize our players to obtain maximum results.

Defensive Strategy and Goals

Then Knights Defense will be an aggressive defense where those that “RUN AND

HIT” will play. We will emphasis an aggressive, fast style of defense.

The foundation to our success as a defense will be built upon the execution of thefollowing three building blocks.

FundamentalsFundamentals will be the key to our success as a defense. Focus on tackling,being in the proper position, and executing our assignments with efficiencyand precision. We will practice our fundamentals each practice and will setthe standard of “the more we sweat in practice, the less we bleed in thegame.” The fanciest of schemes in all of football does not mean a thing if wecannot execute our fundamentals.

CommunicationCommunication will be the key to our success as a team defense. It isimperative that we communicate from player to player, player to coach,coach to coach, and coach to player. We will recognize things the offense isattempting to do because of our exhaustive film study. It will be important forus to communicate things we see pre-snap, during the play, and post-snap.

Discipline

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We will be a well disciplined team defense. We will not commit stupidpenalties. We will be disciplined and will do the job that we have been askedto do. To be disciplined, you must trust your teammates, your coaches, andyourself.

The Defensive player believes that there are three underlying principles to oursuccess as defense – tackling, turnovers, and third downs. In order to win the game,we must strive to win these three areas every game.

TacklingIf you cannot tackle, you cannot win! Daily emphasis will be placed ontackling for all defensive positions. Each position will practice the types of tackles it will likely see during the game. The team will also practice tacklingas it applies to the “force principles” in our defensive scheme.

TurnoversIn order for a team defense to be considered successful, a team defensemust be well versed in the ability to create turnovers and positive situationsfor the Bengal team. Each defensive position group will also emphasizecreating turnovers in each practice. If the opponent does not have the ball,they cannot win.

Third downsAs a team defense, we must win the battle over third downs with ouropponents. We must strive to force every series into a “three and out” for ouropponent. If they cannot sustain a drive, they will be forced to give up theball in favorable territory for our offense. Force the punt by winning all thirddowns!

SPECIAL TEAMS PHILSOPHY

Special teams play must be our top priority for our program. We feel we mustdominate this area year in and year out for our program to achieve high levels of success. A commitment of practice time each practice to special teams, at all levels,is mandatory. Developing great special teams players must begin at the lowestlevels. Our special teams will consist of our most disciplined and driven athletes andit will be an honor for them to be a part of the “SPECIAL FORCES!” The specialteams will allow us to dictate and maintain favorable field position in order toensure our continued success.

The importance of special teams cannot be overlooked and should be the mostimportant factor in the game. Specific emphasis will be placed daily on the proper

execution of various special team groupings. Gallup Special Forces will be arespected and fear unit within our district and the state.

WEIGHTS AND CONDITIONING

Strength training, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance are essential to thecontinuing success of any athletic program. By using the Bigger, Faster, StrongerProgram, there will be a steady and consistent development program for all currentand future Gallup Bengal players to develop within.

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All St. Joseph High School football players will be required to participate in aBFS/CrossFit Training program. The workouts, off-season conditioning, passingleague, and Knight Football Camp participation are all part of the Knight 80% ClubQualifiers.

1. ALWAYS BE POSITIVE.The more trying the times, the more positive one must be.

2. MASTER THE ART OF COMMUNICATION.Listen more, talk less.

3. ESTABLISH GOOD HABITS.A bad habit is any habit that doesn’t serve you, or the program, in a positive way.

4. BUILD SELF-ESTEEM.You have to feel good about yourself to succeed.

5. THRIVE ON PRESSURE.Pressure can bring out extraordinary accomplishments.

6. LEARN FROM ADVERSITY.At one time or another, we will encounter adversity that threatens our will to go on. We

will learn to overcome or we will sink into despair .

7. LEARN FROM ROLE MODELS.Emulate traits you admire, and learn from other’s mistakes.

8. BE FEROCIOUSLY PERSISTANT.Persistence, more than anything else, keeps us great.

9. SET DEMANDING GOALS.We need goals that will help us overcome our weaknesses.

10. SURVIVE SUCCESS.Today’s success is often tomorrow’s failure.

Knight Football 80 Percent Qualifier Rules

In order to be considered a successful team there are guidelines that put inplace to ensure all players, staff, and coaches are on the same page. Thisuniformity of thought and action are developed in the off-season, and pre-season, practices as the team strives to accomplish certain goals. As successis gained, rewards come to those that participated fully, and faithfully, in thepursuit of them.

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One of the most visible rewards a football player can have is the emblem, orsticker, on the side of their helmet. The "Bengal Paw" is a sign of great prideand accomplishment and should be seen as such. It is only given to thosethat have truly earned the right to be called a Bengal Warrior. The pride, andresponsibilities, associated with the wearing of this symbol are great andrequires those that are willing to sacrifice for this cause. The path a Knightmust take is that of the 80 Percent Qualifier.

To be an 80 Percent Qualifier, a player must be willing to accomplish thefollowing activities:

Off-season workouts

A Knight must be able to attend no less than 80 percent of all off-seasonactivities and workouts. These include, but are not limited to: passing league,football camp, Future Knight Camp, Knight Camp, off-season weight trainingand conditioning, fundraising activities.

Weight Training & Conditioning

During the off-season the weight room will be open 4 days a week (exceptSpring Break) until May 31st, the last day of school. That is 60 opportunitiesto attend and improve on their core muscle strength and improve on theirconditioning. A player must attend no less than 48 sessions and may notmiss more than 3 consecutive sessions, or more than 5 sessions within a 30day period, without a verifiable and proper excuse.

Players are also to achieve specific new goals as they progress through theirworkouts. New maximums and a noticeable improvement in their speed arealso required to qualify. The needed improvements will be based on eachplayer and will coincide with grading material consistent with the HuskerPower development chart for each position.

Our goal is very simple when it comes the weight training aspects: we wantstrong, fast, and healthy players that are able to compete on the field, in theclassroom, and in life. We will use the 2-3-4 principle in our weight program.

We are looking for all players to bench press 200 pounds, power clean 300pounds, and squat 400 pounds. These three core lifts are imperative to the

success of a player on the field where strength and stamina help determinewho wins the battle. These minimums will increase as the overall strength of the athlete, and the team, increase and grow stronger.

Flexibility and speed training will also be incorporated with the strengthprogram and will allow us to field a team that is in shape and able tocompete with the best of teams in our state. Use of the University of Nebraska Metabolic Speed Training system allows for the mostindividualized of programs, as well as, having a consistent and well-designedprogram.

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Passing League

All skill position players (QB, RB, WR, TE, C, LB, DB) are required toparticipate in 80 percent of all passing league activities during the summer.It is important that the skill position players attend as many of these aspossible in order to accelerate the learning process associated with thisoffense.

Fundraising

During the whole year, the players will be required to participate in allfundraising activities. These activities will be used to supplement the footballbudget and will be used toward the betterment of the team. These activitieswill be run through, and in conjunction with, the Bengal Quarterback Club.

Football camps

All players are required to attend the Knight Football Camp on the weekbefore the start of two-a-days and are designed for the high school athlete. This camp is used as a conditioning tool and allows the coaches to evaluatethe effectiveness of the off-season program, as well as starting instruction onthe basics of the year's schemes.

The Knight Youth Camp is designed for youth football players in grade 4through 8. The Gallup High School football staff and the Varsity footballplayers will run the camp. A focus on fundamentals will be taught to ensure acommon vocabulary and way of teaching the fundamentals. Local youth

football coaches are invited to attend and assist at the Future BengalWarriors Camp.

RECAP

TO meet the requirements of the Knight 80 Percent Qualifier, the player mustaccomplish the following:

1. Attend no less than 48 weight lifting sessions by the end of school (May31st)2. Attend 80 percent of all off-season passing league/lineman activities.

3. Participate in all fundraising activities during the year.4. Complete the Bengal Mile in the prescribed time and participate in theBengal Combines.5. Participate in the Knight Football Camp and Youth Camp.

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TOTAL PROGRAM OUTLINE

I. AcademicsA. PriorityB. Accessibility to TeachersC. Grade Progress Reports

D. End of Year Grade CheckE. Summer School

i. Student Attendanceii. Grade Progress Check

II. AdministrationA. CommunicationB. Special Events

i. Inter-squad scrimmageii. Homecomingiii. Pep Ralliesiv. Parent’s Nightv. Senior Night

III. ParentsA. Communication

i. Meetingsii. Lettersiii. Newslettersiv. Calendar

B. Pre-season Parents Meetingi. Program Overview & Philosophyii. Rules & Regulations

iii. Coach-Player-Parent ContractsC. Accessibility

IV. FacultyA. SupportB. AccessibilityC. Positive attitudeD. Teacher recognition

V. Support PersonnelA. Building / Grounds crewB. Campus Monitors

C. SupportD. Recognition

VI. RecruitingA. In School

i. Winter/Spring/ Summer sports athletesii. Recruiting meetingsiii. Player recruiters

B. Junior High School / Youth Programsi. School / team visits

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ii. P.E. teacher correspondencesiii. Winter/Spring athletes

1. Baseball2. Basketball3. Track

VII. Strength and ConditioningA. Motivation

i. Lift-a-thonsii. 80 percent clubiii. Signs/boards/ charts/ t-shirts

B. Off-seasoni. 80 percent participation ruleii. Testingiii. Growth & Strength Developmentiv. Agility/Flexibilityv. Nutrition

C. Summeri.80 percent participationii. Testing

iii. Strength & Developmentiv. Agility/Flexibilityv. Speed Developmentvi. Sports Specific Camps

D. In-seasoni. 2-3 x/weekii. Maintenance

VIII. FundraisingA. Community/Business ContactsB. Poster/Calendar/Schedules/Team Apparel

C. Team Fundraisingi. Lettersii. Coffeeiii. See's Candyiv. Carwash'sv. Garage salesvi. Youth Campvii. Coaches Clinicviii. Passing league Tournamentix. Lineman Competitionx. Product sales

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IX. Feeder Programs

A. Youth programsi. Coaches Clinicii. Attendance to practices/games

B. Flag Football

X. Football Camps

A. Future Knights Camp (4th

-9th

grade)B. College football team camp (10th -12th grades)

XI. Coaching Staff A. On Staff CoachesB. Out of System VolunteersC. Volunteer Assistants/ScoutsD. Coaches MeetingsE. AssignmentsF. Professional Growth

i. Clinicsii. Camps/College Spring Practices

XII. PlayersA. Individual InterviewsB. Team MeetingsC. LeadersD. Seniors

i. Captainsii. College Recruiting

1. Information/Correspondence2. Game Tapes/cut-ups3. Recruiting Log4. Visits

a. In homeb. Campus

XIII. MediaA. AccessibilityB. Stats / Max preps.comC. Seek recognition for players

XIV. In SeasonA. PracticesB. GamesC. ScoutingD. Weight Training

XV. Post SeasonA. Player Honors/ AwardsB. Team BanquetC. Information to recruitersD. All-Star games

XVI. Winter/Spring SportsA. Encourage participation

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B. Assist coaches in recruitingC. Attend events/games/practices

XVII. TapesA. Cut-ups for recruitingB. Organize and Copy

XVIII. School Spirit

A. Band CooperationB. Cheerleader RecognitionC. Teacher AppreciationD. Team Appreciation and RecognitionE. Banner/SignsF. Team Apparel

Head Coach Organizational Timeline

OFF SEASON (November – May)

1. Communication with Athletic Director2. Copies of correspondence to AD3. Conference Meetings – All Conference / All State4. Equipment Check-In5. Post Season Team Meeting6. Post Season Banquet7. Thank You letters/ Correspondence mailed8. College recruiting – Film cut-ups, Information, Correspondence, Prepare

form letters, Copy transcripts, SAT-ACT scores, Stats, Copy of game,program picture, maintain log of all colleges sent info to fro eachsenior with college ball aspirations

9. Coaches Evaluations- On Staff Coaches- Out of system Applicants- Volunteers / Scouts- Coaching assignments- Solidify Coaching staff

10.Player Evaluations11.Off-season conditioning program / 80 percent club12.Strength & Conditioning Testing13.Competition & Conditioning (Multi-sport student-athletes)14.Playbook and scheme review15.Equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering16.Coaches Clinics17.Fund raisers and promotional planning18.Newsletters to parents and players19.Design Staff Practice/Game night attire20.Work with AD in purchasing equipment, supplies, uniforms21.Work with AD on budget issues22.Solicit Boosters/Businesses for funds23.Player relations/interviews24. Recruting volunteer Athletic Trainers and support staff 25.Recruiting – In School meetings – basketball, wrestling, track, baseball26.Recruiting –Windsor Middle School visits27.Recruiting – Youth leagues – baseball, basketball, track, wrestling

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Pre-season (August)

1. Communicate with Athletic Director2. Itinerary/Calendar/Correspondence with AD3. Final Summer Letter/Newsletter to parents and players4. Coaches Meeting

a. Program overviewb. Handbooksc. Calendarsd. Playbookse. Game Day assignmentsf. Volunteer assignments/Scouting Assignmentsg. Recruiting assignmentsh. Practice equipment & field logistics

i. 80 Percent Club helmet decals

j. Youth / Knight Camp (high school)5. Summer strength & conditioning to in-season6. Confirm game filming & statistician assignments7. Confirm managers/Support staff assignments8. Youth Camp

9. Knight Camp (high school camp)10.Team locker room organizationi. Locker & Padlock issueii. Motivational signsiii. Bulletin board/academic recognition board

11. Spirit Packs / $$$ before equipment issue12.Equipment issue

i. Varsityii. JV/Frosh

13.Submit Transportation requirements

14. Pre-season testing: 80 Percent requirement 15.Pre-season practice: 2-a-day practices

16.2-a-day Wrap-up: Watermelon, Gatorade, BBQ.17.Parents Meeting

i. Invite AD/Principal & team trainerii. Program philosophyiii. Rulesiv. Player/Team expectationsv. Coach responsibilitiesvi. Academics – NO PASS NO PLAYvii. Eligibilityviii. Questions

18.Team shirts/ hats to building & grounds crew19. Pre-season Weekly practices

20. In-season Weight Lifting programs begin21. Fundraisers22. Promotional (Calendars, posters, schedules, t-shirts, hats, sweats, etc.23. Intra-squad scrimmage/ family BBQ night

In-season

1. Communication with Athletic Director2. Communication with Team trainer3. Head Coach letter to faculty4. Pep Assemblies

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5. Band logistics6. Communications with Band Director7. Communications with Support personnel

i. Building / Grounds crewii. Campus monitors

8. Academic Progress forms9. Teacher/Grades Feedback on players10. Teacher of the Week Program11.In-season Weight Lifting12.Homecoming Logistics13.Organize game Cut-ups for Seniors/Recruiters14.Attendance at sub-varsity, middle school, and youth league games15.School issues16.Parent Issues17.Player Issues18.Media Issues19.Game Issues

Coaches Expectations

What I Expect in an Assistant Coach

1. To be the best teacher/coach that he can be.2. To be a positive role model.

3. To sell, defend and be loyal to the St. Joseph High School program and theschool itself.

4. To be dedicated to the Athletic Department5. To do everything possible to develop a winning attitude in themselves, the

staff, the school, and the program.6. To be seriously interested in the success of our players and staff, on the

field.

7. To know the entire offensive and defensive schemes and game plans.8. To have a thorough knowledge of all fundamental techniques employed.9. He is thoroughly prepared for carrying out his responsibilities on the

practice field.

10. Not to be a ‘YES’ man, but to effectively communicate their ideas.11.To attend all staff meetings when called.12.To study and work hard to make him a great coach. Professional growth is

a must for any coach in order to maintain and develop new innovativeways of coaching, teaching techniques, and stay abreast of any rulechanges.

13.He is willing to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the program,practice, film review/breakdown, scouting, strength & conditioning

supervision, recruiting, etc.14. Above all, an outstanding coach is 100% loyal to the other coaches on

the staff. There is no place on our staff for a disloyal member.

What coaches can expect from me:

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1. To run an organized program so that they will be able to functionefficiently.

2. To maintain a positive atmosphere that is conducive to teamwork andcontinuing to develop all assistant coaches.

3. To sincerely listen to their suggestions.4. To give responsibility and authority.5. To work and provide leadership to win.6. To treat them with respect and dignity.7. To sell them to our players, the community, and the other coaches.8. To let then coach on the field within their personality.9. Maintain an open door policy.10.To be the spokesman for the entire staff.

Player Expectations

What I expect from our players:

1. To give their best effort towards receiving a quality education.2. To abide by all team and school rules.

3. To abide by the school code of conduct.4. To treat their teachers, coaches, support staff and the public with respectand remember that their actions reflect on the whole program.

5. To treat teammates with respect.6. NO EXCUSES!7. To accept responsibility.8. “To become their word.” Action matches words.9. Always give their best effort for the team, teammates, and themselves.

10. To sell, defend and be loyal to the St. Joseph High School and the Knightsfootball program.

11.To be prompt12.To hustle.

13.To know their assignments.14.Sacrifice for the team and their faith.15.To attend all meetings.16.To participate in off-season and in-season conditioning programs.17.To me mentally and physically tough to handle the rigors of the program.18.To be the best person they can be.

19. To be a person of CHARACTER. (Character is doing the right thing whenno one else is looking.)

Coaches Guidelines

Approach to coaching

1. Be your self.2. Be consistent.3. Be responsible for yourself, your position players, and to your team.4. Have a passion for learning for the game itself.5. Be totally committed to the development of the student, the athlete, and

the program.

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6. Maintain a proper perspective by taking time to remember that this is justa game played by kids. Take some time away for yourself to make you astable role model for the players.

7. Know where you belong, be waiting for the players.8. Utilize your time before and after practice efficiently.9. Stay alert for player injuries, heat related injuries and dehydration. Refer

to the trainer.10.Strive to make your group the best on the practice field and in the game.11.Be fair.12.Be available.13.Know your players’ abilities:

i. Physicalii. Mentaliii. Temperamentiv. Personalityv. Significant medical history

14.Care for your players. Show them that you care about them beyond theirfootball abilities.

15.Show them, explain it to them, have them practice it, and then show thebig picture once again. BE REPETATIVE.

16.Know your coaching responsibilities in practice and in the game.17.Breed confidence in your team. Always be organized.18.Work with all players in your group, not just the starters. Do not let them

go unnoticed.

19. Practices will be physically tough and demanding; do not hold a clinic onthe field. Talking is for the meetings/chalk talk. WE PRACTICE LIKE WEPLAY, AT FULL SPEED!

Have fun. Be human around your players and fellow coaches

Approach to drills

As a coach, we make our greatest contribution in the construction, planning and

administering of drills. How we teach our style of football is more important than thesystem of defense or offense we run. All drills should include:

1. Cover considerable ground in a short period of time2. Be progressive in nature.3. Be well planned and administered.4. Pertain to the skills needed in our style of football.5. Be known to the players by name in order to eliminate the need to

constantly repeat how they are run.

The preparation for the drills must be made in full detail before hitting the practice

field. The coach must see that the proper equipment and field space is prepared inadvance, including equipment such as balls, cones, hand shields, etc. Thispreparation will save precious practice time.

Basic types of drills

1. Fundamental drills: These teach all the skills of blocking, receiving,tackling, stance, etc

2. Reaction drills: Primarily for developing quickness, balance, and agility.

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3. Conditioning drills: These are used to increase cardio-vascular enduranceand in-season primarily consists of running drills.

4. Contact drills: The purpose here is to develop, and encourage, the ability toutilize physical contact as required in the game of football.

5. Morale drills: These are used to lighten the load on the players as theseason progresses and develop morale in the players.

Approach to practice sessions

Nothing is more important to the success of our program than the time we spend onthe practice field. This is our classroom and it is important how we utilize our time.All practices are structured with the intent of creating maximum number of qualityreps, position by position, to meet specific goals each day, week, and season.Practices will be very organized, with flexible time built into the schedule, and willstrive to maintain an efficient use of time. A sense of urgency must be placed onthe development of our team, position, and player development, as it pertains tothe overall program goals. Judgment will be made, in case of unforeseencircumstance, and will be deal with them on a case by case basis. We will dowhatever is necessary to meet our goals, but not at the expense of our players’

safety. It is expected that ALL football players and coaches jog from station tostation. Walking on the field by any member of the staff, or team, will discouraged at all times.

Approach to practice sessions

Nothing is more important to the success of our program than the time we spend onthe practice field. This is our classroom and it is important how we utilize our time.All practices are structured with the intent of creating maximum number of qualityreps, position by position, to meet specific goals each day, week, and season.Practices will be very organized, with flexible time built into the schedule, and willstrive to maintain an efficient use of time. A sense of urgency must be placed on

the development of our team, position, and player development, as it pertains tothe overall program goals. Judgment will be made, in case of unforeseencircumstance, and will be deal with them on a case by case basis. We will dowhatever is necessary to meet our goals, but not at the expense of our players’safety. It is expected that ALL football players and coaches jog from station tostation. Walking on the field by any member of the staff, or team, will discouraged at all times.

Our teaching process will consist of a Whole–Part-Whole mentality. Explanation,demonstration, correction, and repetition are the keys to a successful drill. We willstress the why as well as the what and how. We want our players to trulyunderstand the concept of our system and how they play a significant role in its

success. Fundamentals will be practiced everyday and will be organized in aprogressive fashion to ensure continued repetition of fundamentals throughout theseason.

Our practice sessions are the time for our staff to develop the warrior mentality ittakes to be a successful football program. We will outwork, out hit, and out hustleevery team we play. We will build a fundamentally sound and mentally andphysically tough team. Frequent reminders of the fact that other teams we play donot believe in this philosophy can be a great motivating technique.

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Head Coach Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the school coaches’handbook.

2. Oversee the entire program from 8th grade to varsity.3. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-days, and until the end of

the season. This will be done with the input of all varsity assistants.

4. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans with theassistant coaches each week.

5. Will break down opponent and self films each week.6. Will relay, to all assistant coaches, what is expected of them during practice,

games, coaches meetings, player supervision, and other responsibilities7. Will organize, schedule, and oversee the in-season and off-season strength

and conditioning programs.8. Will maintain a complete, and accurate, record of all equipment in storage.9. Will organize and carry out fund raisers and booster club relations in order to

supplement the football budget and increase technology for the program.10.Will develop, and maintain, good relationship between the football program

and other school sports programs.

11.Will seek to develop, maintain, and enhance positive relationships with localbusinesses, community organizations, and football booster club.

12.Will organize locker room duties.13.Will organize weight room duties.14.Will help with taping and training responsibilities.

15. Will attend sub-varsity and 8th grade games.16.Will attend as many non-school feeder program games (middle school, Pop

Warner, youth leagues, YMCA, etc.) as possible.

Varsity Assistant Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the coaches’ handbook.2. Will oversee players in their charge (positions group) on the varsity level, and

assist the coaches at the sub-varsity level as needed.3. Will help coordinate all practice plans with the Head Coach.4. Will help develop offensive, defensive and special team game plans each

week.5. Will help break down opponent and self game films to look for strengths,

weaknesses, execution, and tendencies.6. Will help with the issue, inventory, and storage of all equipment.7. Will suggest equipment replacement or purchase.8. Will evaluate players in their charge (position group) as to their strength,

weaknesses, personality, and agility before, during, and after the season.9. Will have locker room responsibilities.10.Will have weight room responsibilities.11.Will assist in taping and training duties.12.Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings.13.Will attend all freshman games

14. Will attend at least one 8th grade game.15.Will attend at least one non-school feeder program (Pop Warner, etc) game.

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JV/Frosh Head Coaches Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the school’s coaches’handbook.

2. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-day, and though the end of season.

3. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans each week(within the Varsity systems framework).

4. Will assist with equipment distribution, turn-in, and inventory.5. Will relay to all sub-varsity assistant coaches what is expected of them duringpractice, games, coaches meetings, player supervision, and otherresponsibilities.

6. Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings.7. Will have locker room and weight room duties.8. Will assist in the taping and training duties.9. Will have specific Varsity game responsibilities.

10. Will attend all 8th grade games.11. Will try to attend at least one non-school feeder program game.

JV / Frosh Assistant Coaches Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the school’s coaches’handbook.

2. Will oversee players in their charge (position group) on the sub-varsity level.3. Will help coordinate all practices with the sub-varsity head coach.4. Will assist in the development of offensive, defensive, and special team’s

game plans each week.5. Will assist with equipment distribution/check-in and inventory.6. Will have locker room and weight room duties.7. Will assist in taping and training duties.

8. Will attend all scheduled coaches’ meetings.9. Will try to attend at least one 8th grade game.10.Will assist in varsity scouting duties.

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Discipline

Clear and consistent discipline goes a long way in establishing a goodrelationship between a player and coach, as well as creating a successfulprogram. Football gives the student-athletes a structured framework in which todevelop life skills that will assist them throughout their whole lives. Team work,sacrifice, work ethic, courage to face their fears, and a chance to be a part of

something greater than themselves. The game itself will challenge the players todevelop the necessary skills in order to perform. It is our jobs, as coaches, toprovide a positive example of what it takes to perform at a high level of successon and off the field. Players will be responsible for their actions both on and off of the field in order to be successful in life.

As coaches, we will have high expectations of the athletes in our charge. We willprovide them with the necessary tools to perform up to those expectations. Allthe coaches will need to be consistent in their use of the discipline policies andfollow through on any violations, or their credibility will be lost.

The following will be our basic guidelines for discipline on and off of the field:

1. Compliance with all school rules and policies.2. Display respect for all teachers, coaches, and teammates at all times.

3. Behave with CLASS and SPORTSMANSHIP at all times.4. Never choose to do anything that would embarrass your family, school,

team, or self.

5. Must be academically eligible – NO PASS, NO PLAY! NO EXCEPTIONS!6. No use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs.7. Be on time for all team functions.8. Is responsible for the care, and return, or all uniforms and equipment.9. Is responsible for the care and upkeep of the locker and weight rooms.10.Your actions should always match your words.

We feel that by being fair and consistent with our applications of these guidelines,the players will have the best opportunity to succeed on and off the field. “What

you tolerate, you encourage.”

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Player Development

There are four points that all players can improve on as they progress through ourprogram. They are never ending and can always be worked on by the individuals toensure success as a program. This gives the players a sense of ownership of theteam by being responsible for their own development, and is universal from the

starter to the newest of players.

1. Attitude: We will never be out hit or out hustled in any game. You can talkthe talk, you can do it for a day, or a week, but for it to become a way of lifeit must be constantly worked on. A positive, hardworking attitude is requiredand must be developed and cultivated. Our team is greater than the sumof its parts.

2. Conditioning: We will be in better condition than any team we play. We cancontrol that; we can develop that habit, by making a total commitment tobeing the best conditioned team. Games are won in the 4th quarter by theteam in the best shape. WE WILL ALWAYS WIN THE 4th QUARTER!

3. Technique: We will be technically proficient by always focusing on thefundamentals of our positions. This is where we get our edge over the otherteam.

4. Be smarter: We will need to be tactically proficient by understanding thewhole picture of what is trying to be accomplished by both us and ouropponent.

A team first attitude, superior conditioning, flawless technique, and being smarterthan our opponent. We can control that, and we can all improve on that. If weimprove every single component within the framework of our team, then our teamwill improve

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Legal Player Recruitment

The key to any program’s success is recruiting athletes. Our efforts must be diligentin nature to let all neighborhood young men know that we want them attending ourhigh school. Our recruiting program is three-fold: immediate recruiting, short termrecruiting, and long term recruiting. The following is our breakdown to help us build

a consistent and solid foundation.

Immediate Recruiting (returning players and on campus students)1. Individual interviews2. Strength & Conditioning program3. Team meetings4. Athletes in other sports (basketball/track/baseball/golf)5. Football players as recruiters (program promotion)6. Correspondence.

Short-term Recruiting (Middle school Athletes)1. Local 8th grade program2. Non-school feeder programs (youth leagues)3. Flag football program4. youth Camp5. youth coaches clinic6. Special game nights7. halftime scrimmages8. “Ball Boy for a game”, ‘Youth of the Week’ Varsity sidelines, etc.9. Attendance at football practices/games10.Attendance at basketball, baseball, track games and practices11.Correspondence: recruit letters, ‘attaboys’, etc

12.Team apparela) By adding new uniforms we will begin creating a brand as well as a new

revenue stream.13.Game passes14.Newsletters15. Team website (player/team recognition)16.Coaching/parental contacts; school PE teachers

Long-term recruiting (Grade school students)1. Youth Camp2. YMCA/Youth league flag football3. basketball, wrestling club, etc

4. Attendance at events5. Correspondence6. Game passes

Coaching/parental contacts

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Player Recruitment

The key to any program’s success is recruiting athletes. Our efforts must be

diligent in nature to let all neighborhood young men know that we want themattending our high school. Our neighborhoods must become UNTOUCHABLEto all prospective recruiters.

Our recruiting program is three-fold: immediate recruiting, short termrecruiting, and long term recruiting. The following is our breakdown to help usbuild a consistent and solid foundation.

Immediate Recruiting (returning players and on campus students)7. Individual interviews8. Strength & Conditioning program

9. Team meetings10.Athletes in other sports (basketball/track/baseball/golf)11.Football players as recruiters (program promotion)12.Correspondence.

Short-term Recruiting (Middle school Athletes)

17. Local 8th grade program18.Non-school feeder programs (youth leagues)19.Flag football program20.youth Camp21.youth coaches clinic

22.Special game nights23.halftime scrimmages24.“Ball Boy for a game”, ‘Youth of the Week’ Varsity sidelines, etc.25.Attendance at football practices/games26.Attendance at basketball, baseball, track games and practices27.Correspondence: recruit letters, ‘attaboys’, etc28.Team apparel

a) By adding new uniforms we will begin creating a brand as well as anew revenue stream.

29.Game passes30.Newsletters31. Team website (player/team recognition)

32.Coaching/parental contacts; school PE teachers

Long-term recruiting (Grade school students)7. Youth Camp8. YMCA/Youth league flag football9. basketball, wrestling club, etc10.Attendance at events11 Correspondence

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