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PLAYER / PARENT HANDBOOK CARDINAL FOOTBALL PROGRAM Servant-Warrior Football 1 Table of Contents Cardinal Football Staff…………………………….………………………8 Building The Cardinal Football Program.……………………….…….9 The Truths of Cardinal Football…………………………………..10 4 Keys .………………………………………………………………..14 Prospect Criteria ……………………………………………………15 “What Matters” and “What Lasts” ………………………………16 Thoughts On Family ……………………………………………….18 Some Things To Think About…………………………………….19 Be Uncommon ………………………………………………………20 In Defense of Athletics…………………………………………….……..24 Program Goals – Building A Tradition…………………………….…..25 On-Field Goals………………………………………………….……25 Off-Field Goals ………………..……………………………….……26 Laying the Foundation …………………….………………………….....27 Our System ……………………………………………………….….27 Generating Interest …………………………………………………28 The Program / Off-Season ………………………………………...29 The Program / In – Season ………………………………………..30 Family / Community Support ……………………………………..31 Football Events ……………………………………………………..32 Servant-Warrior Football 2 Table of Contents Player’s Role ……………………………………………………..………33 School / Classroom …………………………………………………………………………33 Athletic Program …………………………………………………………………………34 Fans / Community …………………………………………………………………………35 Coach / Player Relationship ………………...…………………………36 Coaches Role……………………………………………………………..37 School / Classroom ……………………………………………….37 Athletic Program …………………………………………………..38 Fans / Community …………………………………………………39 Program Rules …………………………………………………………..40 Discipline ……………………………………………………………42 Player Expectations………………………………………………..43 Parent / Coach Communication Plan …………………………….…..48 Servant-Warrior Football 3 Table of Contents Special Letters ………….…………………………………….………….51 Parent Letter ……………………………………..…………………51 Servant-Warrior Award Letter ………………………..………….52 Faculty Appreciation Letter …………………..………………….53 Little Brother / Little Sister Letter ……………..………………..54 Parent / Community Involvement …………………………………….55 Annual Football Events …………………………..……………...55 Touchdown Club ……..……………………………………………58 Volunteer Opportunities ……………..…………………………..60 Advertising Opportunities ………………..……………………..62 Key Football Dates ………………………………………..…………….64 Game Week Preparation ………………………………………………..65 Player’s Daily Workout Schedule …………………………………….72 Weekly Practice Schedule ……………………...……………………..73 Contact Information …………………….………………………………77 Final Thoughts……………………………………………………………78 *Listed Dates, Times, Schedules, Assignments, Events, Calendars, etc….subject to change **Samples are provided as elements I would include in materials adapted for The Pleasant Plains Football Program. Servant-Warrior Football 4 CARDINAL CHANT Pre-Game Team Chant (Adapted from Husker Prayer) (Said by a team captain and echoed back by the team just prior to taking the field for competition) “Dear Lord, In the battles we go through life We ask for a chance that's fair A chance to equal all our stride A chance to do or dare And if we should win, Let it be by the code With faith and honor held high And if we should lose, Let us stand by the road And cheer as the winners go by.” (The following is echoed at full volume, intensity and enthusiasm) “DAY BY DAY” “WE GET BETTER AND BETTER” “TILL WE CAN’T BE BEAT” “WON’T-BE-BEAT!!!” Servant-Warrior Football 5 SERVANT-WARRIORS Servant-Warrior Football 6 IT’S ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS Servant-Warrior Football 7 2012 VARSITY STAFF Head Coach – Brad Pugh Special Teams Staff: Special Teams Coordinator – Defensive Staff: The Fury (K.O.) Posse (Punt Return) Pride (Punt) Conquest (FG-Ex. Pt. Block) Offensive Staff : House Party (K.O.R.) Automatics (FG-Ex. Pt.) Defensive Staff: Defensive Coordinator CS– LB – DL – Other Staff: JV Head Coach – Freshmen Head Coach- Offensive Staff: Offensive Coordinator – QB – WR – RB – TE – OL - Strength and Conditioning – Equipment – TrainerVideo Coordinator – Academics Coordinator - Servant-Warrior Football 8 BUILDING THE CARDINAL FOOTBALL PROGRAM In his book, “Coaching Football Successfully”, Bob Reade claims that to be successful in athletics at the high school level you either must outnumber your opponents or “outprogram” them (Reade, 1994). No control over enrollment, forces programs to look within the program itself and discover the essential elements that are needed to build a successful program. Successful high school football programs require planning, organization, leadership, control; and responsibility for success will depend on the athletic director, coaches, administration, athletes, parents, and community. Servant-Warrior Football 9 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THE TRUTHS OF CARDINAL FOOTBALL 1. The team over the individual When you choose to become part of a team, you cease to exist as an individual – John Wooden 2. The long term over the short term (decisions, legacy) Every moment is an opportunity for “life education” Desire is that Players become great Husbands / Fathers/ employees/ etc. 3. Inside over the outside (Attitude) Looking for “changed hearts”, not blind obedience Happy players play better Win your players hearts, and they will follow you wherever you lead them 4. Everyone is important (Emphasize people not productivity) Emphasizing productivity often squashes people and always limits performance Emphasizing people builds people up and consequently enhances performance 5. Love is the Cornerstone Love each other 6. Power is manifested when individuals die to themselves for the sake of the team Unless a seed falls to the ground and dies, it cannot bear fruit Servant-Warrior Football 10 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THE TRUTHS OF CARDINAL FOOTBALL 7. Humility is the mark of greatness Be teachable Anyone who thinks he is something when he is nothing is deceived 8. Servant Leadership We come to serve, not to be served Prioritize developing servant warriors Leaders lead the way by going first, and going further (maximal sacrifice) 9. Pursuing “Winning” as a goal, though not sinful, is a dangerous motivation Winning, by its nature, tends to glorify “self” and not “us” Winning, by its intoxication, produces a climate of “the ends justifying the means” whereby coaches often compromise their commitment to prioritize family and player relationships 10. Pursuing “Winning” as a goal inhibits performance The pursuit of “winning” produces anxiety, tension, and fear of failure that hinders relaxation and thus diminishes maximal performance “Winning” as a motivation hampers performance when winning a game or a “winning season” is no longer a probability or possible 11. The goal is to Glorify by Excellence, not winning Excellence is “being the best that you can be” Winning games is a by-product of the pursuit of excellence Bring Glory to the team by running in such a way to get the prize Aim for perfection Servant-Warrior Football 11 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THE TRUTHS OF CARDINAL FOOTBALL 12. The power of the “put-up” game Put-ups keep us mentally positive and hopeful Put-ups free us from the negative power of momentum shifts (makes us circumstance and momentum shift proof) 13. The opponent is our friend The double win encourages opponents and brings out the best in both of us 14. We compete against ourselves Comparing ourselves to others inhibits performance Pursue closing the “potential/performance’ gap People come to beat us. We come to be us 15. We only ask for one simple thing. . . .Every last drop of your blood Maximal effort in all things, at all times 16. Total submission to coaching authority Players obey coaches: with immediacy / with great effort / with smiles on their faces Servant-Warrior Football 12 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT THE TRUTHS OF CARDINAL FOOTBALL 17. Talk in terms of responsibilities not “rights” When you become part of a team, you give up rights and gain responsibilities 18. Start fast. Finish strong It’s not how you start, but how you finish that matters 19. Building Men For Others: False Masculinity – Three components athletic ability, sexual conquest, economic success Relationships – Success will ultimately be based on “What kind of husband, father, son, teammate, brother, or friend were you?” Working For a Transcendent Cause – Look past our own desires Accepting Responsibility – Having Integrity Is Hard. You can go one way or the other. Leading Courageously – Leadership must be based on some kind of moral, ethical foundation. It takes courage to lead in the right direction. Enacting Justice on Behalf of Others – Be “other-centered”. Act on what is right and wrong. Empathy – Always try to understand the pain and suffering of others. Servant-Warrior Football 13 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 4 KEYS WE WANT TO DEVELOP IN PLAYERS 1) 2) 3) 4) Create "vision" in players toward the expansion of character building Develop Discipleship/Life Values paradigms for players within FB context Teach players how to become better students/sons/friends/workers Educate players in the "how to" of being solid citizens, on and off the field Servant-Warrior Football 14 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOOTBALL PROSPECT CRITERIA FOR PLAYERS 1) 2) 3) We want great kids (people), who wish for the kind of FB climate that we would provide We are much less concerned with their athletic ability or potential College Football playing proficiency than we are with their character We are simply looking for great people who have interest in school/community, education, and who want "more than Football Servant-Warrior Football 15 "WHAT MATTERS", AND "WHAT LASTS"? If you want to be remembered with honor......for years and years** you'd be wise to care more about the TEAM's best than about your own interests We call that, "Servant Warrior-hood“ If you are NOT known by your teammates and coaches to be a Servant Warrior, you may possibly leave here with trophies and rings and plaques and memories, but you will not leave an enduring legacy.... neither will you be honored with reverence by future generations Please understand that the power of a team is a long list of individual personalities and characters coming together to give up their rights, and lay down their personal glory, for a common goal that is bigger than themselves Please understand that a team very much needs individual personalities. However, the enemy of a "TEAM"........ is individualism? Please understand that if you start and play and star in your career at Pleasant Plains High School, and yet if don't have the respect of your teammates, consider that you have really achieved very little that matters or lasts Please understand that, more than talent, more than great players, more than anything else, TEAM CHEMISTRY is the GLUE that brings out the best in a team Guard it with your life Please understand that for teams to have great chemistry, they must do more than simply "respect" each other. They must truly care about each other "together", more than they care about themselves individually Please understand as completely as possible that "we really do need each other"......every last one of us Servant-Warrior Football 16 "WHAT MATTERS", AND "WHAT LASTS"? Please understand that Football, though it is a very physical game, is much, much more mental, emotional and social. And that is why you must guard your mind and your heart so aggressively Please understand that the mind and heart shut down long before the body does Please understand that if you DO NOT cherish and nurture and seriously guard the preciousness of "relationships" within your team.......between "players and players" and "players and coaches".....that you nor your team will reach their fullest potential, and you may additionally forfeit opportunities that you have worked so hard to achieve………………….Please understand that when relationships are compromised, that the mind and heart shut down significantly, and supernatural forces are eliminated that come from being truly "together"? Please understand that when teams emphasize their similarities and de-emphasize their differences, that power manifests because players share the same goals and "care" about the same things. For where there is caring and sharing, there is power Please understand that Football doesn't matter at all, and yet it matters very, very much Servant-Warrior Football 17 SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT "FAMILY" Most of you will be parents some day Have you ever thought about what it would be like if your children disrespected you in public, or spoke poorly of you in private? Have you ever thought about the fact that how you treat your coaches, is how your children will treat you? Please trust me on that. You will reap what you sow That is a Life Truth, like the fact of Gravity. It can not be circumvented Most of you will be employers someday, or will have people under your supervision Have you ever thought about what it would be like if your employees did not do what you asked, or did it grudgingly, or did it poorly, or complained about your "fairness"? Have you ever thought about the fact that how you treat your teachers and your roommates........ is how your employees will treat you? You'd be wise to think about that Servant-Warrior Football 18 SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT Do the right thing Give it your best shot And remember that what you have done or not done to others, will happen to You And THEN you will know what it feels like And if you fail THAT test, THEN you will wish that you had been more diligent in learning your lessons well.......BEFORE you graduated from school Servant-Warrior Football 19 BE UNCOMMON “ SUCCESS IS UNCOMMON, THEREFORE NOT TO BE ENJOYED BY THE COMMON MAN. WE ARE LOOKING FOR UNCOMMON PEOPLE. “ CHARACTER 1. WHAT YOU DO IS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS HOW YOU DO IT. 2. CAN YOU BE COUNTED ON TO DO THINGS THE RIGHT WAY? 3. CHARACTER IS TESTED, REVEALED, AND FURTHER DEVELOPED BY THE DECISIONS WE MAKE IN THE MOST CHALLENGING TIMES. 4. IF WE HAVEN’T ALLOWED OUR PLAYERS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEMSELVES, THEN WE HAVE DONE THEM A DISSERVICE. 5. CHARACTER DOES NOT COME FROM RULES BUT THE SMALL ACTIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY THAT OCCUR DAY AFTER DAY. Servant-Warrior Football 20 BE UNCOMMON “ HONESTY IS THE FIRST CHAPTER IN THE BOOK OF WISDOM “ - THOMAS JEFFERSON HONESTY AND INTEGRITY 1. INTEGRITY IS WHAT YOU DO WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING: IT IS DOING THE RIGHT THING ALL THE TIME, EVEN WHEN IT MAY WORK TO YOUR DISADVANTE. 2. CAN I COUNT ON YOU TO BE MY TEAMMATE, PERFORM YOUR ASSIGNMENT, AND DO YOUR WORK IN THE OFF-SEASON? 3. CAN I COUNT ON YOU TO DO WHAT YOU SAY YOU WILL DO, NO MATTER WHAT MAY COME ALONG TO MAKE IT DIFFICULT? 4. YOU AND YOU ALONE DETERMINE WHETHER YOU WILL BE A PERSON OF INTEGRITY. Servant-Warrior Football 21 BE UNCOMMON “ LET SOMEONE ELSE PRAISE YOU, NOT YOUR OWN MOUTH – A STRANGER, NOT YOUR OWN LIPS “ - PROVERBS 27:2 HUMILITY AND SERVANT-HOOD 1. PRIDE IS ALL ABOUT ME, BUT CONFIDENCE IS A REALIZATION THAT I HAVE BEEN GIVEN ABILITIES TO FILL A UNIQUE ROLE THAT NO ONE ELSE IS CALLED TO FILL. 2. LIFE IS NOT ABOUT US, BUT ABOUT OTHERS AND SOMETHING GREATER THAN US. 3. BLOWING YOU OWN HORN ENDS UP BACKFIRING AND CHIPPING AWAY AT ANY RESPECT YOU MIGHT THINK YOU DESERVE. 4. IMPORTANT BUT NOT INDISPENSABLE. 5. DO I INVEST IN THE LIVES OF MY TEAMMATES? Servant-Warrior Football 22 BE UNCOMMON “ TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW YOU WILL BE MORE DISAPPOINTED BY THE THINGS YOU DIDN’T DO THAN BY THE ONES YOU DID “ -MARK TWAIN COURAGE 1. STAND FOR WHAT I KNOW IS RIGHT 2. SUMMON THE COURAGE TO BE UNCOMMON. 3. SOME OF THE MOST REWARDING TIMES IN LIFE ARE WHEN YOU HAVE TO STAND ALONE. Servant-Warrior Football 23 IN DEFENSE OF ATHLETIC S There is a huge volume of scientific evidence that provides a relatively consistent association between participation in high school athletics and many positive educational outcomes. Research has noted that athletic participation has a significant positive correlation with: 1. Academic achievement 2. Good school attendance 3.Good self-concept 4.Sociability 5.High self-expectations 6.Formation of educational goals 7.Prospects for college attendance 8.A high rate of retention (staying in school) 9.Good conduct 10.Optimum physical fitness 11.Self-confidence 12.Leadership skills 13.Better habits of eating, sleeping and exercise. 14.Calmness and poise under pressure 15.The ability to work with others towards a common goal. 16.The ability to sacrifice for the common good. 17.Pride and graciousness in achievement. 18.The ability to overcome adversity. 19.Later success in life. Servant-Warrior Football 24 BUILDING A TRADITION: THE CARDINAL WAY STATE CHAMPS Conference Champions Playoffs High Participant Numbers Winning Season All-Conference Players Beat Rival Enthusiasm Players / Coaches And Give Maximum Effort Sportsmanship In Practice / Games ON-FIELD GOALS Servant-Warrior Football 25 BUILDING A TRADITION: THE CARDINAL WAY SERVANT WARRIORS Respect StudentAthlete Family Character Integrity Community Involvement Accountability School Involvement Team Unity OFF-FIELD GOALS Servant-Warrior Football 26 LAYING THE FOUNDATION I. Belief In Our System 1. Defense Wins Championships (Attack, Attack, Attack!) 2. Option Our Way ... All The Way!!! (We Will Control The Tempo!) 3. Special Team Dominance Servant-Warrior Football 27 LAYING THE FOUNDATION II. Generating Interest Coaches and players must provide leadership, and promote CARDINAL FOOTBALL year round. Have regular meetings with players and coaches. Support all sports teams (Be Visible As A Team) Make an effort to talk to potential players or other athletes who might want to be a part of CARDINAL FOOTBALL. Work with A.D., other coaches, and administration to brainstorm ideas for promoting the program. Work with coaches at lower levels (Jr. High/Youth Football) to install program continuity. Participate in Fundraisers and School Activities. Involve other students in the Cardinal Football Program as Managers, Statisticians, and other football personnel. Pep Rallies! Educate players, students, faculty, and community of the values that CARDINAL FOOTBALL will install in young men’s lives. Pre-Season Parent Meeting. Establish a CARDINAL FOOTBALL NEWSLETTER. Servant-Warrior Football 28 LAYING THE FOUNDATION III. The Program Dedication in the Off-Season. Year-round Weightlifting and Conditioning Program (Taking into consideration participation in other sports). Get players involved with Summer Football Camps (Individual and Team). Conduct Cardinal Football Camp at High School and Youth Football Levels. Summer League Participation. Coaches should meet regularly and attend clinics to discuss and generate new ideas. Conduct individual player evaluations. Conduct program evaluation. Coach “Get-Togethers” (X-mas party, College/Pro games, cookouts, etc..). Talk to college recruiters about players. Advise potential players about the process. Servant-Warrior Football 29 LAYING THE FOUNDATION In-Season Dedication In-Season Weight / Conditioning Program. Commitment to the Cardinal Football Program (practice, meetings, academics). Enthusiasm during the season. Coaches must meet regularly to go over Video, Scouting Reports, and Practice Organization. Saturday Morning “Fun Time” (lift, stretch, check bumps/bruises, game review, condition, questions). Participate in Cardinal Football Events. Create exposure and excitement for the Cardinal Football Program. Weekly Awards (Decals, Offense, Defense, Special Teams, Hit of the Game, Citizenship) Servant-Warrior Football 30 LAYING THE FOUNDATION IV. The Family/Community The Cardinal Football Program believes that our success is dependent not only on the X’s and O’s, but the ultimate success in our program will only be achieved through the commitment we have to our teammates, school, family, and community. Through various activities and events, the Cardinal Football Program hopes to create a strong bond with our school, families, community members, and fellow students. Servant-Warrior Football 31 LAYING THE FOUNDATION V. Cardinal Football Events Senior Night – Recognition of the Senior players/managers/football personnel and their parents at the last home game. Family Cookout – 1st Monday of the Season (Hold after practice at the school) Father’s Night – Fathers spend the night with son, in the locker room, sideline, half-time, after game, and wears son’s away jersey (2nd Home Game). Homecoming Thursday Night Meal – Ask MOMS (alternating schedule) to prepare a meal for Varsity Players (after practice, hold in player’s home). Make Local Visits – Go to Rotary Club (speak or bring certain team members), Nursing Homes, Elementary Schools, etc...). Mother’s Night – 8th Thursday night of regular season, Put helmet decal on helmet for a kiss. Possibly a speaker. Mom’s wear opposite game jersey on Friday Night. Staff Appreciation Night – Students will ask member of the school staff to wear opposite jersey on Friday (game day), and to the game that night. Booster Club – Work with boosters to develop fundraisers and events for the Cardinal Football Program. Little Brother/Sister Night – Recognition of younger kids or siblings at a game. Will wear opposite game jersey to game, and get in free along with parents. Servant-Warrior Football 32 PLAYER’S ROLE The School/Classroom We recognize that academics have FULL priority over athletics. We will make every effort to be at school everyday. We will make attempts to receive any extra help / tutoring we may need in our studies. We respect all teachers, administrators, and staff of our school. We respect all fellow students, and support the activities in which our fellow students participate. We will show CARDINAL PRIDE through our actions. We will follow the rules and guidelines of Pleasant Plains High School. Servant-Warrior Football 33 PLAYER’S ROLE The Cardinal Football Program We will respect and listen to our coaches. WE WILL EXPECT YOU TO RESPOND WITH “YES SIR” / “NO SIR”, “YES MAM” / “NO MAM” We will follow ALL team and school rules, and expect punishment if we do not. We will respect, teach, and encourage all members of the CARDINAL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. We believe we can be successful with hard work (InSeason and Off-Season). We will not be satisfied with O.K., we strive for excellence. We sacrifice to become better. We live a clean life by training faithfully. We display loyalty to the team and coaches. We pay attention to detail, and are students of the game. We condition our bodies and mental attitudes better than our opponents. We will follow the chain of command. We are responsible, and will act responsible. Servant-Warrior Football 34 PLAYER’S ROLE Fans/Community We appreciate our community and fans. We promote the great games of CARDINAL ATHLETICS to our community and fans. We are active in community activities. We represent our community and fans. We will make CARDINAL ATHLETICS a positive influence in our community. Servant-Warrior Football 35 FOOTBALL COACHING PLAYER RELATIONSHIPS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Players don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. Be positive with the players, but honest. If you have a problem with a player during practice, always get with them after practice. Always end a one on one meeting with a positive comment. Role model – Teach them how to overcome adversity. Remember you may be serving more than one role for the player (coach, parent, etc…) Respect differences. Treat each player fair. Be yourself with players. Servant-Warrior Football 36 COACH’S ROLE School/Classroom We know academics come first for our team. We promote CARDINAL ATHLETICS to all students, faculty, administration, and staff. We work with teachers, administrators, and staff to develop the best young men possible. We support all sports and activities of Pleasant Plains High School. We will follow all school and IHSA rules and guidelines. Servant-Warrior Football 37 COACH’S ROLE THE CARDINAL ATHLETICS PROGRAM We shall conduct ourselves in such a manner that he will be an example for both the players and the fans. We believe in our program philosophy and system. We will be tough, firm, but quick to praise. We will be enthusiastic about CARDINAL ATHLETICS. We have high expectations for players and coaches. We want multi-sport student-athletes. We will have punishments for team and school infractions, but the punishment is not the issue, the issue is DOING IT THE CARDINAL WAY. We will be committed to CARDINAL ATHLETICS, and we expect the same from our players. We will have an “open-door” policy, and players are encouraged to talk to coaches about concerns. We decide who plays. We will take the blame. We are “Servant-Warriors”. Servant-Warrior Football 38 COACH’S ROLE Fans/Community We will be active in the community. We see CARDINAL ATHLETICS as an extension of the community/fans. We want a working relationship with the community/fans. We believe the community/fans can be important elements to our success. Servant-Warrior Football 39 THE RULES OUR POLICY IS NOT TO HAVE A LOT OF SET RULES. OUR PHILOSOPHY SHOULD INDICATE THE EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS OF THE CARDINAL FOOTBALL PROGRAM!!! PLAYERS IN OUR PROGRAM KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A “SERVANT-WARRIOR”. FOLLOW ALL SCHOOL AND ATHLETIC POLICIES. ATTENDANCE IS A MUST. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND A PRACTICE, LET THE COACHES KNOW IN ADVANCE. IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR FRIENDS TO TELL THE COACHES. *THE FIRST UNEXCUSED ABSENCE MEANS YOU WILL LOSE PARTICIPATION TIME IN A GAME. *SECOND UNEXCUSED ABSENCE WILL RESULT IN POSSIBLE DISMISSAL FROM THE TEAM. OUR PROGRAM MAKES A COMMITMENT TO EVERYONE, AND EVERYONE MAKES A COMMITMENT TO THE PROGRAM. TRY TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS AT NON-PRACTICE TIMES. BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE: SEE THE “SERVANT-WARRIOR” PHILOSOPHY, “TRUTHS” OF CARDINAL FOOTBALL, THE CARDINAL WAY FOR PLAYERS, AND “WHAT MATTERS, “WHAT LASTS”. TARDINESS AND BEING UNPREPARED WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. ALWAYS ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED START OR DEPARTURE TIME. Servant-Warrior Football 40 THE RULES NO EARRINGS OR PIERCINGS DURING PRACTICE OR A GAME. PLEASE COVER TATTOOS DURING A GAME. APPEARANCE: PLAYERS SHOULD HAVE A CLEAN CUT LOOK. WHEN YOU ARE THE COACH YOU CAN HAVE YOUR RULES AND OWN APPEARANCE. ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND TOBACCO WILL NOT BE TOLERATED – ATHLETIC CODE. OUR PROGRAM IS LOOKING FOR PLAYERS WHO ARE WILLING TO WORK HARD, COMPETE, HUSTLE, AND BE A TEAM PLAYER. THAT MEANS A PLAYER MUST MAKE SACRIFICES FOR OUR PROGRAM. IF A PLAYER CAN NOT MEET OUR EXPECTATIONS AND RULES, SOMEONE ELSE IS STEPPING INTO YOUR PLAYING TIME! BE A “SERVANT-WARRIOR” Servant-Warrior Football 41 Dealing With Punishment We have only two types of punishments. I don’t want it to be just a question of what type of punishment you are going to get. That is not the issue. The issue is to DO IT RIGHT! Do whatever we are saying and do it right, and let’s get on with it – (Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech) Reminders = (Coaches may deal w/ these after practice) Minor Offenses (late, missing equipment, foul language, disrespect, etc…) *If these are repetitive offenses, they may be dealt with more severely. Sunrise Service = (6 A.M. Workout) Serious Offenses (severe attitude problems, repeat rule violations, poor academic performance, etc…). Athletic or School Code Violations = Follow School/Athletic Policy. Servant-Warrior Football 42 Player Expectations What We Expect From You INJURIES Notify your coach as soon as possible. If you are injured, see your coach before you leave. This helps improve communications between our football staff and the medical community for you to report an injury to your coach before seeing a doctor. We care about your welfare. We are not mind readers. We must know if you are seeing a doctor so that we can prepare insurance and rehabilitation. You should receive treatments before and after practice, not during. LOCKER ROOMS / ATHLETIC AREA No fighting / horseplay Stay out of the equipment / training rooms / coaches’ office unless with a coach KEEP IT CLEAN AND ORDERLY (LOCKERS AS WELL) No Cleats inside Do not leave equipment out or on the floor. Do not enter coaches’ office unless you knock and get permission to enter TOUCH THE “IF YOU STAY, YOU WILL BE CHAMPIONS” SIGN EVERY TIME YOU LEAVE THE LOCKER ROOM. DO NOT STEAL……IT WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM THE SQUAD Always lock your locker. Servant-Warrior Football 43 Player Expectations What We Expect From You REQUIRED FORMS PHYSICAL FORM PARENT PERMISSION ATHLETIC CODE EMERGENCY ROOM FORM TRIP RULES All players and managers going on a trip must go and return on the bus. Under special circumstances parents may arrange for return transportation. The head coach must have a phone call or note from the parent prior to leaving on the trip. Be on Time (This means early) Be sure you have all equipment Keep the bus clean Proper conduct at all times. You represent the school, community, parents, and The Cardinal Football Program Keep it quiet, stay off your feet, be serious, and think about winning Be properly dressed Take care of the opponents facilities like you would ours. It is your RESPONSIBILITY to get all assignments from your classes if you are missing a class due to a trip. Servant-Warrior Football 44 Player Expectations What We Expect From You GAME DAY PROCEDURES Conduct yourself on game day in a manner so that you will be emotionally and physically ready to play. At with class at all pep rallies If you are in ISS, you are required to stay the whole day of ISS, and will not be allowed to leave early for a trip, thus you will not be allowed to participate. BE ON TIME FOR ALL SCHEDULED MEETINGS!!! ATTENDANCE You won’t get much done in life if you work on only the days when you feel like it. You will be held accountable in your attendance. Those who practice will play. Don’t put your teammates in a bind by missing a workout. Call us if you will be late or missing (Everyone has a cell nowadays) SATURDAYS are practices and a very important teaching day If you are at school, but sick, you must have a note or phone call from home, before being excused from practice. If you are sick or injured, you are to dress in shorts and a t-shirt and attend practice (with your position). Servant-Warrior Football 45 Player Expectations What We Expect From You EXCUSED ABSENCE: HAVE A NOTE / PHONE CALL FROM HOME BEFORE PRACTICE. IF NOT, THE ABSENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED UNEXCUSED. Excused Absences – Illness, Family Emergency, Death, and alike You will be required to make up conditioning / football related work due to missing IF YOU ARE ABSENT FROM PRACTICE, YOU MAY HAVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. NOT START 2. MISS PLAYING TIME 3. DEPTH CHART ADJUSTMENT UNEXCUSED ABSENCES NOT AN EXCUSED REASON FOR MISSING EXAMPLES: WORK, SHOPPING, HAIRCUT, NOT VERIFYING AN ABSENCE BEFORE PRACTICE, ETC…… 2 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE TEAM YOU MAY FACE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SUSPENDED ONE GAME 2. MAKE UP MISSED CONDITIONING / FOOTBALL WORK 3. 1 MILE OF PUNISHMENT YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR PUNISHMENT BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO PLAY IN A GAME IF YOU MISS A GAME – YOU MAY BE RELEASED FROM THE TEAM Servant-Warrior Football 46 Player Expectations What We Expect From You UNIFORM / EQUIPMENT You will were the football uniform issued, to practice and games. Any exceptions must be approved by the head coach We spend a lot of money to dress the same – We believe that a team should look uniform Improper uniforms will result in punishment. You are not to wear school issued equipment outside of athletics Do not lend out your school issued equipment Only a coach should put air in your helmet – NOT A PLAYER EQUIPMENT ISSUED AND LOST – FINES WILL BE ISSUED UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT DISQUALIFICATIONS FROM A GAME: * FOLLOW ATHLETIC HANDBOOK / IHSA RULES FIRST OFFENSE – 1. ORAL APOLOGY TO TEAM 2. WRITTEN APOLOGY TO OPPONENTS / OFFICIALS 3. PUNISHMENT WORKOUT SECOND OFFENSE – 1. SUSPENDED FROM NEXT GAME 2. FOLLOW PROCEDURE FROM FIRST OFFENSE THIRD OFFENSE – AUTOMATIC DISMISSAL FROM TEAM Servant-Warrior Football 47 PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION PLAN Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide greater benefits to children. As parents, when your children become involved in our programs, you have a right to understand what expectations are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach of your child’s program. Communication that you should expect from your child’s coach: Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the players on the squad Locations and times of all practices and contest Team requirements, i.e., practices, special equipment, out-ofseason conditioning, etc… Discipline that may result in the denial of your child’s participation Communication coaches expect from parents: Concerns expressed directly to the coach Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance Servant-Warrior Football 48 PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION PLAN As your child becomes involved in the programs at Pleasant Plains, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way you or your child wishes. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged. Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches: The treatment of your child Ways to help your child improve Concerns about your child’s behavior It is very difficult to accept your child’s not playing as much as you may hope. Coaches are professionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be the best for all students involved. As you have seen from the list above, certain things can be and should be discussed with your child’s coach. Other things, such as those following, must be left to the discretion of the coach. Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches: Playing time Team Strategy Other student-athletes Servant-Warrior Football 49 PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION PLAN There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. These are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have clear understanding of the other’s position. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedures should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue or concern. If there is a concern to discuss with a coach, the procedure should follow: Please encourage your child to speak directly with the coach, many times this can take care of the problem Call to set up an appointment If the coach cannot be reached, call the Athletic Director at (512)4644031 Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution If the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution, call and set up an appointment with the Athletic Director to discuss the situation Servant-Warrior Football 50 TO THE PARENTS OF OUR CARDINAL PLAYERS Dear Parents, Parents are a big part of our team. We all need your support both on and off the field. You can either help our team or hinder it. Please encourage your son to give his best effort both on and off the field. Our coaches will be doing the same, but we need your help and support also. As coaches, we are sure there will be times when you may not agree with our decisions. However, we will be making decisions for the team, not for individuals. Football is a team sport, and we will need your help and understanding in decision-making situations. Often, we may struggle to find the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone. Please read through “The Cardinal Way” football rules, expectations, and philosophy so you understand what will be going on. I look forward to your support of our program. If you need to talk to me, please call me at school (555-5555) during my prep period (0:00 – 0:00), or before school (0:00 – 0:00). PLEASE do not call me at home or talk to me after a game about your son’s playing time or any other matter pertaining to our coaching decisions. Yours In Football, Brad Pugh Head Football Coach Servant-Warrior Football 51 In past seasons we have recognized team and individual effort on the football field by handing out various helmet decals. Our program wishes to introduce an award. “The Cardinal Servant-Warrior Award”, that shall recognize team and individual effort off the field. In an attempt to foster our program’s belief in developing caring, responsible, and respectful young men; this award goes to those players that have practiced some random act of kindness towards their fellow man. If you witness any of our players doing such an act, please contact me by phone at 555-5555 or at Pleasant Plains High School. Players must be nominated and all nominations must go to one of our football coaches. We hope that you will have the opportunity to witness such an act and that you will take the time to nominate our players. The Cardinal Football Staff Servant-Warrior Football 52 Dear Pleasant Plains Faculty and Staff: The Riverton football game this Friday night, September 00th, has been designated as Pleasant Plains School District Staff Appreciation Night. As a member of the 2012 Cardinal Football Program, I would like you to represent me as an honored staff member at the game. Please wear my away jersey to school on Friday, and to the game that evening so that people will know that you are representing me. You will be asked to stand and be recognized with the other representatives during half-time of the Varsity game. Often times we become so busy and get caught up with everything else that kind words and deeds seem to go unnoticed. On behalf of myself and the entire 2012 Cardinal Football Team, I would like to thank you for your help, your continued encouragement, your friendly smile, and your concern for me. Sincerely, # _______ _____________________________ and the 2012 Cardinal Football Team Servant-Warrior Football 53 Dear Little Brother/Sister, This coming Friday, September 00th, has been designated as “Little Brother/Sister Night” for the Pleasant Plains High School Football Team. Would you please be my guest at the football game? Both you and your parents will be admitted to the game free by wearing my football jersey. At half-time of the varsity game all of our special guests will be asked to stand and be recognized. Playing football and participation in athletics has been a positive experience for me. It has taught me the value of discipline, hard work, sacrifice, and being part of a team. I hope that I have been, and continue to be a positive role model for you and your peers. Just because you are shorter right now doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll always be looking up to me. This is our way of saying thank you for caring and for being there. Sincerely, # ______ _______________________________ Little Eyes Are Watch There are little eyes upon you And they’re watching night and day There are little ears that quickly Take in every word you say; There are little hands all eager To do anything you do; And a little person who’s dreaming Of the day he’ll be like you You’re the person’s idol You’re the wisest of the wise, In their little mind about you, No suspicions ever rise; They believe in you devoutly Hold that all you say and do, They will say and do, in your way When they’ve grown-up like you Servant-Warrior Football There’s a wide-eyed little person, Who believes you’re always right And his ears are always open And they watch day and night You are setting an example Every day in all you do, For the little person who’s waiting To grow up to be just like you. 54 ANNUAL FOOTBALL EVENTS FOOTBALL 101- This event is a great opportunity for Moms or anyone else who may be interested to spend a couple hours in their son’s shoes. It is also an opportunity to meet their son’s coaches. Moms will learn the basics of our program as well as getting an inside view of the day-to-day operations of the program. (August 22nd @ 9:00AM) RED AND WHITE SCRIMMAGE- This is the first look at team in action. It is also followed by our yearly parent meeting. It is a chance to meet the coaching staff and to get an outlook for the upcoming season. (August 15th @ 11:00am) SLIP N’ SLIDE COOKOUT- After a long week of two-a-days to begin the year, we finish it off with a slip n’ slide and all you can eat hot dogs. It is great fun for players, families, and coaches. (August 14th @ 7:30pm) FILM REVIEW- Every Saturday, beginning at 9 A.M., the coaches have a film session available for the Touchdown Club members. It is an opportunity to watch the previous week’s game from the same perspective that the coaches evaluate it. If time permits, it is also an opportunity to get a preview of the upcoming opponent. Servant-Warrior Football 55 ANNUAL FOOTBALL EVENTS TEAM DINNERS- These are our parent sponsored pre-game meals. They are held on Thursday nights at various parent’s homes. These meals have been very valuable to our program. They provide a nutritious meal, as well as a healthy and safe environment for our players to relax the night before a game. (We are looking for a person to coordinate these meals for the 2012 season) TEAM BREAKFAST- These are our team breakfast. They are held on Friday mornings. These meals have been very valuable to our program. They provide a nutritious meal, as well as a good way to start the day of a game. Responsibilities include; bringing and setting out juice, milk, napkins, etc….(We are looking for a person to coordinate these meals for the 2012 season) TAILGATES- Start the Friday night lights experience off right. Several tailgates will be coordinated throughout the season. Sections of the parking lot will be blocked off prior to home games. A great meal that benefits the football team will be available for purchase. (This is new for 2012 and we are looking for a parent to coordinate these events) HOSTING PRE-SEASON SCRIMMAGES- We want to make it a Cardinal Tradition to show our hospitality and feed both our team and opposing teams after scrimmages. These scrimmages are also when the team collects shampoo, liquid soap, and towels. (August 21st & 27th) LIFT-A-THON- Our annual lift-a-thon is a great fundraiser that allows our student athletes to have a hand in raising funds thru their own efforts to support our program. Servant-Warrior Football 56 ANNUAL FOOTBALL EVENTS FOOTBALL BANQUET- Tickets are made available for this event which includes a meal for players, parents, and family. This event is used to honor the team as well those who excel in our “character counts” program. POST GAME MEALS FOR AWAY GAMES- Post game meals are provided to our players after each away game as they are getting on the bus for the ride home. After playing a game the players are very hungry and these meals provide necessary nutrition to the players. These meals are simple sack lunches or a similar item. (We are looking for a person to coordinate these meals for the 2012 season) COACH’S MEALS – Coaches are often very busy during the day, between coaching and teaching duties, and these meals provide a good way for coaches to be able to have a good meal at the school and still be able to work. These meals are for lunchtime on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. (We are looking for a person to coordinate these meals for the 2012 season) Servant-Warrior Football 57 TOUCHDOWN CLUB Being a member of the Cardinal Touchdown Club comes with its share of privileges and responsibilities. The support and involvement of our members are vital to our program’s success. But more important than “football” success, it is also vital to the quality of the experience for our players. We want our football program to be about more than just the sport itself. The camaraderie, relationships, and memories are more valuable than statistics and touchdowns. The major role of the Touchdown Club is to make those experiences possible. Together we can all make a difference in molding our future fathers, husbands, and leaders. Show your support of Cardinal Football by supporting our football program as a member of the Touchdown Club. The Cardinal Touchdown Club is open to parents, grandparents, family members, alumni, businesses, and friends of the Cardinals. Each season there will be a booster club budget based on funds generated from membership dues. This money will be spent directly on the players throughout the season. Servant-Warrior Football 58 TOUCHDOWN CLUB Expenses could include the following: -Thursday Night Meals (non-parent sponsored) -Saturday Morning Victory Breakfast -Travel Snacks for away games -Post-game meals for away games -Playoff Party -Activities (movie nights, bowling night, etc…) -College scholarship (once we reach a budgeted amount) -Other needs (including but not limited to equipment, attire, etc) Servant-Warrior Football 59 PARENT / COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We hope that you plan on volunteering because you will get out of this experience what you are willing to put in. These four years of your son’s life will fly by and you will want to be as much a part of it as you can. While it is not mandatory, we highly encourage you to look at our volunteer opportunities and jump in and do what you can to assist our program by giving of your time. If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity contact Coach Pugh or a Touchdown Club officer. CARDINAL STORE--- The store is one of our most valuable fundraisers. It is also an opportunity to distribute as much purple and white merchandise as possible. It is open for business at every varsity home game and at a limited number of middle school and junior varsity games. Volunteers that will alternate running this booth are essential to its success. MEDIA GUIDE--- Our new and improved media guide is possibly the best in the state. It is also our number one fundraiser. It takes a lot of effort from parents, sponsors, and coaches to put together such a quality product. Volunteers are needed to assist with selling ads to businesses and volunteers are also needed to alternate selling the media guides at home games. SLIP’ SLIDE COOKOUT--- We need someone to help us coordinate this annual event and additional volunteers are needed to help set up the slip n’ slide and cook the hotdogs. Servant-Warrior Football 60 PARENT / COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TEAM / COACHES MEALS--- We need someone to help us coordinate these weekly Team / Coaches meals. The coordinator is responsible for finding parents willing to open their homes for the meals and then scheduling teams of parents to provide the meals. TAILGATES--- This is new for the 2012 season. We are looking for someone to coordinate a pre-game tailgate party for people coming to our home games. This volunteer will be responsible for finding volunteers to help host the tailgate as well as cook the food. HOSTING PRESEASON SCRIMMAGES--- Volunteers are needed to help cook the hamburgers and hotdogs that we provide for the visiting teams for both of our preseason scrimmages. POST GAME MEALS FOR AWAY GAMES--- We need someone to help us coordinate these post game meals which are provided to our players after each away game as they are getting on the bus for the ride home. This coordinator will find volunteers to make sandwiches, and put together 60 sack lunches for our away games. Cardinal Football Newsletter – Volunteers are needed to help with the organization and production of the newsletter that provides information on the Cardinal Football Team. Servant-Warrior Football 61 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Cardinal Media Guide/Game Program The Cardinal media guide is available at home games and includes a single game update sheet for each home game. The program includes player profiles and pictures for all fall sports as well as advertising. This is the perfect way to advertise to multiple individuals including our visiting teams. The program is a keepsake that will be referenced throughout the year and for years to come. Mini-football toss During each home game the Cardinal cheerleaders will toss out 100 mini-footballs, 25 at the end of each quarter. This is a great way to get your company info in front of our fans. These minifootballs are highly sought after during the toss out and are often a keepsake. Newsletter The newsletter provides information regarding all aspects (schedules, events, pictures, advertisements, etc….) of the Cardinal Football Program. This newsletter will be available to all who sign-up for the publication. Servant-Warrior Football 62 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Banners We will display your 4-color, 3 foot x 6 foot banner at all of our home games. You will have the choice to display your banner so it is visible to the home crowd or our visiting crowd. Quarter Sponsor You can become the keynote sponsor of a quarter of each home game. You provide us with copy of your ad and our game announcer will read you ad (30 second maximum) during each home game during the quarter that you sponsored. This is the perfect opportunity to provide giveaways for your business (gift certificates, etc). We can do this by stamping your ad in the media guide and each time your ad is read someone will win your gift certificates. Personal/Memory Ad in Media Guide Our media guide is the perfect opportunity to recognize your Pleasant Plains athlete, regardless of their sport. In the past these memory ads have been set aside for seniors only but we are now opening it up to all grades and sports. This is the perfect way to show your support of your Pleasant Plains student. Personal / Memory ads are not allowed to include references to businesses. Servant-Warrior Football 63 FOOTBALL KEY DATES May 11th, 12th Lift-a-thon Fundraiser May 13th – 27th Spring Practice (3:00-5:00) May 16th Physicals May 28th, 29th Cardinal Team Camp June 15th Cardinal Iron Begins (HS-6:30/MS-8:30) June 23rd Passing League Day 1 June 30th Passing League Day 2 July 6th No Cardinal Iron July 7th – 9th Individual Skills Camp (8:00-10:30) July 7th Passing League Day 3 July 10th, 7 on 7 Showdown July 31st Last Day of Cardinal Iron July 31st – Aug 1st Iron Man Retreat August 3rd – 7th Cardinal Iron Make-Up Week August 10th Team Meeting (5:00) August 11th First Day of 2-a-days (7:00-9:30) August 14th Slip and Slide Cookout (7:30) August 15th Special Teams Practice (9:00) Red and White Scrimmage (11:00) Parent Meeting (12:00) August 17th – 19th Teachers Report (Practice 3:00-6:30) August 20th First Day of School August 21st Home Scrimmage vs. ? August 22nd Cardinal Football 101 (9:00am) August 27th Scrimmage Servant-Warrior Football 64 GAME WEEK PREPARATION Saturday 7:00 AM Coaches Arrive --Review and grade game film 8:15 AM Staff Meeting --coaches report on position, players, and injuries --Discuss all awards, Players of the week 9:00 AM Touchdown Club --show previous games film 9:30 AM Players arrive for weights/running --All coaches in weight room, unless directed to another duty by Coach Pugh 10:30 AM All players in film room --Pass out and recognize all awards --Review special teams together --Offense/Defense break up – review film with position coaches 11:45 AM Players leave, booster club brings lunch for coaches --Eat lunch and review upcoming opponent 2:00 PM Go home…..if possible Servant-Warrior Football 65 GAME WEEK PREPARATION Sunday 1:00 Offensive and Defensive Staff Meetings --Prepare all scouting reports --Prepare all charts and boards --Prepare DVD cut-ups for each position --Plan Monday’s workout 2:30 Staff Meeting --Weekly agenda --Personnel --Kicking Game Plan --Overall game plan – what are our opponents strengths, what do we need to do? Use the clock, etc. Servant-Warrior Football 66 GAME WEEK PREPARATION Monday Before School ? AM Commitment coach reports ? AM Varsity coaches report ? AM Team Meetings: Awards Go over scouting reports with players HC general overview to the team Special Forces Scouting Report Break up – Offense / Defense Scouting Reports / Look at opponent film Position meetings After School ? PM ? PM Specialty Period – All players on field Practice – 24 periods Countdown sprints *VIDEO / WEIGHTS DAY Servant-Warrior Football 67 GAME WEEK PREPARATION Tuesday Before School ? AM ? AM After School ? PM ? PM Staff meetings: Review practice tape / Plan and script workout Special Teams / Study Hall / Position Meetings (video) Specialty Period – all players on field Practice – 24 periods Off/Def Condition *POSITION MEETINGS (VIDEO) / SP. TEAMS PRACTICE Servant-Warrior Football 68 GAME WEEK PREPARATION Wednesday Before School ? AM ? AM After School ? PM ? PM Staff meetings: Review practice tape / Plan and script workouts Study Hall / Position Meetings Specialty Period – all players on field Practice – 17 Periods (Work JV / Fresh. during Sp. Teams) No conditioning *POSITION MEETINGS (VIDEO) / WEIGHTS DAY Servant-Warrior Football 69 GAME WEEK PREPARATION Thursday Before School ? AM ? AM After School ? PM ? PM ? PM Study Hall / Position Meetings (Video) JV / Fresh. – Walk-thru with designated coaches Varsity – “Play The Game” script Varsity – Team Dinner JV / Fresh. - Games Servant-Warrior Football 70 GAME WEEK PREPARATION Friday Before School ? AM Pre-game breakfast (team room) / FCA Speaker / Off. and Def. Meetings ? AM JV / Fresh. - Review game tape of Thursday games with coaches / Weights After School ? PM Pre – game meal and highlight tape Kicking game meeting Position coach meeting Tape and dress GAMETIME Servant-Warrior Football 71 Players Daily Workout Schedule DAY VAR/JV AM MEETINGS/ WEIGHTS VAR/JV PM FRESHMEN Weights Practice Weights Saturday 9:30-10:30 Weights/Run 10:30-12:30 PM Game Film Review Sunday Monday Tuesday Team Meeting Sp. Teams Scouting Report Practice Off. / Def. Scouting Report Study Hall Study Hall Position Meetings Practice Position Meetings Practice Study Hall Sp. Teams Wednesday Study Hall Weights Position Meetings Position Meetings Practice Weights Practice Study Hall 10:05 Study Hall Thursday Study Hall Position Meetings Position Meetings JV / Freshmen Games Practice Varisty “Play The Game” Study Hall (handout Jerseys) Varsity Team THE CARDINAL SCHEDULE PRE-SEASON TWO-A-DAYS 5 DAYS OF “SERVANTWARRIORHOOD” “ROOM WITH A VIEW” Encompass the first five days of intense training. Extreme conditioning. Focus on fundamentals. Classroom time. Put system in, and develop. 40 yd dash / shuttle run / strength testing. Servant-Warrior Football 73 THE CARDINAL SCHEDULE IN-SEASON Monday Pre-Practice (Period 1) Special T / Individual Position Work Everyday Drills (E.D.D’s): Offense (O.L. steps, cut / stalk blk., option drills, etc..) (Periods 2 - 4) Offensive Individual Time: Coaches work individual positions (technique and execution). / Option Work (Period 5 - 6) Offensive Inside Run vs. Opponent Defensive Fronts (Period 7 -10) Team Offense vs. Opponent Defense (Scout) (Period 11) Water Break (Period 12) E.D.D.’s Defense (pursuit, turnovers, tackling, etc….) (Period 13 - 15) Defensive Individual Time: Coaches work individual positions (Period 16 - 19) Team Defense vs. Opponent Offense (Scout) (Period 20) Pride (Punt Team) (Period 21) Posse (Punt Block / Return Team) (Period 22) House Party (Kick-off Return Team) (Period 23) Fury (Kick-off Team) (Period 24) Conditioning Servant-Warrior Football 74 THE CARDINAL SCHEDULE Tuesday Pre-Practice: Special T / Individual Position Work (Period 1) Offensive E.D.D.’s (Period 2 - 4) Offensive Individual Drills / Option Work (Period 5 - 6) OFF. Inside / WR’s (Stalk Blocking, Routes, etc..) (Period 7 - 8) OFF. Skeleton vs. Scout Defense / O.L. Pass Pro (Period 9-10) Team Offense vs. Scout Defense (Red-zone / 3rd & 4th Down) (Period 11) Goal-line Offense vs. Scout Defense (Period 12) Water Break (Period 13) Defense – 4 on 3 Drill (Period 14 - 16) Defensive Individual Drills (Period 17 – 18) Def. Inside / Secondary vs. Routes (Period 19 – 20) DEF. Skeleton vs. Scout Offense / DL Pass Rush (Period 21 – 23) Team Defense vs. Scout Offense (Blitzes / Goal-line) (Period 24) Conditioning Servant-Warrior Football 75 THE CARDINAL SCHEDULE Wednesday Pre-Practice: Special T / Individual Position Work (Period 1) Offensive E.D.D.’s (Period 2 – 3) Offensive Individual Drills / Option Work (Period 4 - 5) Team Offense vs. Scout Defense (2 pt. plays, “Trick” plays) (Period 6) Defensive E.D.D.’s (Period 7 – 8) Defensive Individual Drills (Period 9 – 10) Team Defense vs. Scout Offense (“Trick” plays, Off. Base plays) (Period 11) Water Break (Period 12) Pride (Period 13) Posse (Period 14) Fury (Period 15) House Party (Period 16) Automatics (Period 17) Conquest Servant-Warrior Football 76 CONTACT INFORMATION Brad Pugh 217-626-1044 ext. 116 (work) E-mail: [email protected] Servant-Warrior Football 77 FINAL THOUGHTS There is no guaranteed plan to success. The ideas mentioned in this vision present concepts and strategies from a variety of experienced coaches and athletic administrators that have been put into practice in successful athletic programs. Each concept can be expanded upon. We are seeking to build a program that can use these strategies for the betterment of the athletic department. NBA head coach, Pat Riley, says “Being together as a team is more important than winning. If you’re not together as a team, any success you have is not going to last. Achieve togetherness, achieve unity of purpose, and success will follow” (Chambers, 1997). The Cardinal Football Program must be a team with the athletic director, coaches, administration, players, parents, and the community all working together. GO CARDINALS!!! Servant-Warrior Football 78