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AMS FOOTBALL
PARENT MEETING
AUGUST 27, 2013
A.M.S. Pirate Nation
• AMS PRINCIPAL – Jimmy Dawson
• Athletic Coordinator:
Carl Hollums –QB/OLB, 8th BB, Hurdlers
Coaches:
Jon Allen-WR/SEC., 7th BB, Sprinters, Relays
Scott Doran –OL/DL, High, Long, Triple Jump
Brandon Duncan -OL/DL, Shot/Discus
Ryan Hopkins –RB/ILB, 7th BB, Dist., Pole Vault
Greg McCarthy –RB/CB, 8th BB
Our Athletic Philosophy
• Trust- Trust your coaches’ decisions and trust your
teammates. Have a personal commitment; what you are
willing to put into the program is what you will get out of
the program. Be unselfish and work to get better every day,
not only as an athlete but also as a person.
• Respect- Be respectful of everyone that has ownership in
our program. This includes the Coaches, Athletes, School
Staff, Administration and Community. As well, respect the
three F’s. Fear, Fault, Failure. We as a TEAM will commit all
of the above. We as a TEAM will overcome them by
respecting them.
• Responsibility- - Follow the athletic guidelines, school rules
and local laws to the best of your ability. Do not allow
others to bring you down! You and you alone are
responsible for the outcomes of your actions.
Expectations of Parents
• The process of athletics is what is important, not
just the end result of winning or losing.
• Athletics exists as an integral part of the educational process
and, as such, should promote the development of good citizenship,
respect for rules and authority.
• Opportunities for physical excellence and an understanding of the
value of cooperation and competition through practice and
interscholastic games.
• Be supportive!
• Support! No profanity!! Remember we can’t hear you, but your
child can pick you out of 100 fans screaming at him!
• Be encouraging!
• No matter how the game turns out, 99% of the players will forget
about the game 20 mins. after it is over. Don’t keep bringing up
their mistakes! Find something positive they did and focus on
that.
General Communication
• Check our AMS Website Frequently.
• If you are not getting emails from
Coach Hollums, please get with me for your
email address to be added.
• School Messenger (Phone System)
• If you are going to miss practice, please call
817-408-4820, leave message.
Communication & Questions
• Chain of Command
–AMS Boys Athletic Coordinator
–Campus Administration
–GISD Men’s Coordinator
–Athletic Director
Communications
• Questions –
• after the games and during practice is not the
time to talk about questions or concerns.
Please make an appointment and I will be
more than happy to accommodate you.
• All coaches’ phone numbers and conference
times are on the AMS website.
• Coaches Office #: 817-408-4820
Coaches Expectation’s of Athletes
• We expect you to want to play on a championship
team. Our practices, off-season and summer
program are designed to produce a championship
team.
• We expect you to understand, decisions will be
made with the best interest of the team.
• We expect you to pass with the best grades that
you are capable of earning.
• We will not simply try to keep you eligible;
• We will expect you to earn the highest GPA
possible.
Coaches Anticipations
• We anticipate you want to be the best athlete
possible. We will develop you to your full
potential. We will never settle for less than your
best effort.
• We anticipate you want to grow as a person. You
must understand that you represent our team,
our school and your family. You will always be a
member of our athletic program, and by virtue of
the benefits of such you will accept the
responsibility of being a role model beginning
now.
What Players can expect from the
Coaches
• To provide the leadership and training necessary
to achieve our goals.
• To work you harder than you have ever worked
before.
• To treat you as a man and with love and respect.
• To help you mature and reach your goals before
and after Acton Middle School.
• To make all decisions predicated on what is best
for the team and then you.
A.M.S. Athletic Goals
• Win Championships
• Develop the best athletes possible for
Granbury High School.
• Maintain a reputation of being the most
physically and mentally tough team in the
district.
• Be Model Citizens in and out of the
educational setting.
Other
• After practices/Games
• We please ask that you pick your child up as soon
as the practice/games are over. Out of town
games: you are allowed to take your child home
and only your child. There is a sign out sheet and
we ask that you respectfully sign it so we can
ensure that all athletes are accounted for.
• ** It is now district policy that, even with parent
personal note or phone call you cannot take
another child home. They must ride the bus
back to AMS. **
Practice
• First two weeks, both 7th and 8th will practice in
the morning. Be in locker room at 6:30 am and
ready to go by 6:40. Everyone will be able to eat
breakfast prior to their 1st class of the day.
We will practice on Labor Day! September 2nd from
8-10 am
Practice
• 7th Grade –
– We are on the field at 6:45 AM. Please have your
child here by 6:30 AM.
– A coach will be here at 6:15 AM to open the door.
– During the season:
Tuesdays: 7th will report at 8:00 and on
field at 8:15
Wednesdays: 7th will report at 7:00 am
– We will practice on Labor Day! September 2nd
from 8-10 am
PRACTICE
• 8th grade – First two weeks
– Morning practice begins at 6:45 AM. Please have
athletes here by 6:15.
– After two weeks, we will move 8th practice to after
school.
• During the season:
Tuesdays: 8th will report at 7:00 am and on
field at 7:15.
Fridays: 8th will be released at 4:45 pm and have
to be picked up by 5:00.
– Practice will end at 5:45 PM.
– We will practice on Labor Day! September 2nd
from 8-10 am
Activity Bus
There is an activity bus that runs from GMS, Monday
– Thursday, to GHS then your house starting at
6:15pm. If you are not in the parking lot when the
bus is ready to leave, we will have your child board
the bus @ 6pm, and you can pick him up at the High
School parking lot, or he can ride the bus home.
There is not an activity bus that runs after the games
Please be respectful of our coaches families and
insure your child is picked up on time.
What it takes?
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Team placement – Purple, Gold, White.
What it Takes to Play
Be eligible.
No unexcused absences from practice.
Must know fundamentals of position.
Be attentive and participate in practice.
What it Takes to Start
Be eligible.
No unexcused absences from practice.
Must know fundamentals of position.
Be attentive and participate in practice.
Must execute assignments at the highest level of all players at his
position against the same competition.
Discipline Schedule
• Discipline in a program is vital to its success. Failure to
adhere to the aforesaid rules will result in discipline
measures. These measures will be carried out by the grade
level head coach.
• Pirate Reminders:
• This is a 200 yds. conditioning exercise that includes grass
drills every five yards. This must be finished in 3 minutes.
• Personal conduct—Coaches discretion
• Teacher Referral — Loss of playing time or position
• Continuous Disruptions - 3 reminders possibility of being
removed from athletics
• Missed Practice—3 reminders (this is not punishment, but
serves as the conditioning and work out missed during the
practice)
Personal Hygiene
HAIR: We will be compliant with the
GISD Athletic hand book
We want our Athletes to represent
themselves, their school and their family
• Hair will be cut above the eyebrows,
not below the ear lobs and collar.
• Earrings not to be worn anywhere in
the athletic facilities.
SHOWERS
• Students must take a shower before they go
to class. (No Glass containers)
• We wash all athletic clothes here at AMS.
• Personal clothes (towels) need to be washed
at home, frequently.
• We will open the locker room at 4:00 pm
each day so that 7th can get their stuff out.
• GISD Policy states every Friday the custodians will
spray for Staph and MRSA.
Locker Room Etiquette
• Absolutely NO HORSEPLAY!
• Keeping up with equipment/lockers
• Your child is responsible for making sure
his locker is secure every time he leaves
for practice or home. Anything lost or
stolen will be his responsibility and
payment for items will be paid prior to
him being reissued equipment.
Game Day
• Game day procedures (food policy)
• Home & Away Games
• No outside food can be brought in by
parents.
• Booster Club – Thompson, Molder
• Chicken Express Meal $24 due no later
than September 4th
»AMS T-shirts for games
Pictures
• Pictures - Wednesday September 11
–7th Grade @ 7:30 AM
–8th Grade @ 4:30 PM
–Packets will be sent home the
Wednesday prior to.
Fund Raisers
• Benefits all Boy’s athletic activities. Cards will be
$20 each and will run from Sep. 9th – 16th
• 5 cards minimum
• 10 cards
Black Nike Drifit Shorts
• 15 cards
White Nike Drifit Shirt
• 20 cards
Nike Backpack
• 30 cards
Nike Shoes
• 40 cards
$100 gift card
• 50 cards
Beats Headphones
• Best Seller (40 minimum) I-Pad Mini
Closing
• Athletics is a privilege and not a right. Those
who take part in the athletic program are
agreeing to participate in athletics, not only
during the fall semester, but also in the spring
semester and in the off-season program. The offseason program is geared to get the team ready
for the next season. If any student/athlete does
not plan to participate in athletics, he will need to
transfer into a regular Fitness and Wellness
Education class.
Questions?
• Please email Coach Hollums
[email protected]
• Call coaches office at 817-408-4820