Welcome to the 2013
Fowler Falcon
Parent Meeting
“Winning with Character”
Fowler Vision Statement
To make participating in athletics at
Fowler Middle School one of the
greatest experiences of a young
person’s life
And to prepare our student-athletes for
the next level of play
Athletic Program
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Program Goals
The Role of Middle School Athletics
Coaching Staff
Parent Information
Football Procedures
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Program Goals
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Academics – This is always a priority in our program. It is
the reason we are here, to educate young minds
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Excellence – This is different to every team. It is doing the
best we can possibly do with each team. Always making
constant improvement in our program. You are either getting
better or getting worse, there is no in between. There is no
substitute for hard work in this regard.
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Team First – To be the best we can, our players and coaches
must have an attitude whereby they care more about the
team than they do about their own individual success. This
is the key to success in any walk of life.
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Fun – We are here to work, but athletics were invented to be
fun. We can never lose sight of this as coaches. We must
find creative ways to have fun while we work hard.
Athletic Program
The Role of Middle School Athletics
• Learn skills the athletes will use the rest of their
lives.
• Start to learn the terminology that is in place at
Liberty High School.
• Start to learn our parent school’s schemes,
moves or plays.
• Start to learn Liberty’s off-season program.
• Be invited to have a role in what goes on at the
high school level.
Athletic Program
Coaching Staff
• Bret Willis– Boys Coordinator – 8th Grade
Football Coordinator, 8th Grade Offense
• James Do– 8th Grade Defense
• Jarell English– 8th Grade Special Teams
• Josh Stevens– 7th Grade Football
Coordinator, 7th Grade Defense
• Klay London– 7th Grade Offense
• Jimmy Patterson– 7th Grade Special Teams
Athletic Program
Parent Information
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Athletic Forms
Practice
Cleanliness
Injuries
Equipment
Game Day
24 Hour Rule and Participation
Academic Eligibility
Travel
Falcon of the Week
Grooming
Player Development
Parental Role
Player Rules
Other Information
Contact Information
Athletic Forms
• Forms : Filled out online. Physical and Medical
History should be printed, filled out, and
returned.
• Fowler Athletic Contract was e-mailed to
you…all we need is the signature page.
• All other forms are filled out online.
• Forms are due ASAP.
• Athletes may not participate until the physical
form is turned in.
• If you have questions about the online
paperwork, please stay after the meeting.
Parent Reminders
Practice
• Practice Starts at 6:40 am sharp!
• Athletic area doors open at 6:30 am – no earlier.
The doors will lock at 6:40, and meetings will
start by 6:40.
• If an athlete is late they will be required to watch
practice in “street clothes”
• Unexcused Tardiness may result in loss of
playing time
• Excessive tardiness may result in removal from
program
• If a player is in class he will be expected to be at
practice – no exceptions
Parent Reminders
Practice
• If a player is not going to be at practice – he
must call in (not parents) prior to practice time
• One excused absence will result in 1 quarter not
played.
• Two excused absences will result in 1 half not
played.
• More than 2 excused absences will result in a
missed game.
• If absent from practice more than 2 consecutive
days, he must have a doctor’s note
• Please, try to make doctor’s appointments for
after school.
Parent Reminders
Practice
• One unexcused absence will result in a half not played.
• Two unexcused absences will result in missing a game.
• Multiple unexcused absences may result in removal from
the team.
• If you are injured you still have a role on our team – you
are expected to come to practice
• Any missed practice time will result in make up
conditioning.
• Tutoring should be done after school or the morning after
games. If tutoring is mandatory, the athlete should still
come to practice until it is time for them to leave for
tutoring. We should receive notification from the teacher
prior to us going out to practice.
• No notification= No Tutoring.
Parent Reminders
Practice
• We practice every day at the same time, except the day
after games.
• 8th grade may not practice on the day of games.
• The only time a practice will be cancelled is if school is
delayed or cancelled.
Parent Reminders
Cleanliness
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Everyone will shower after workout
MRSA (staph)
Soap
Towels (we provide)
Clothes Washed (regularly)
Shower Shoes
No sprays
Parent Reminders
Injuries
• All injuries must be reported to supervising coach do not
go to the nurse first
• If an individual has any special medical problems make
sure the coaches are informed (Ex. asthma, diabetes,
etc.)
• Should an injury be discovered after a participant has
returned home, call Coach Willis and leave a message.
• Know the difference between a little pain and an injury
• If you are ill or injured, and go to school, you are
expected to be at practice watching, if it is serious, call
us at school
• Taping – If an athlete has been injured and needs to be
taped, he should notify his coach.
Parent Reminders
Injuries
• If the athlete has not been evaluated by the doctor or
our high school trainer, he will be expected to workout.
• Coach Willis should notify the trainer prior to visit.
Parent Reminders
Uniform
A definition of uniform is:
“Identical or consistent”
Parent Reminders
Football Equipment Issued
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Helmet
Shoulder Pads
5 Pocket Girdle ($15 if lost)
Workout clothes w/ laundry Clip
(2 shirts/1 short) - $15 each piece if lost
• Hip/Knee/Thigh/Tail pads
• Practice Jersey and Pants - $20 each
• Sweats - $30 each piece
Parent Reminders
Equipment Not Issued
• Socks
• Jock Straps
• Shoes (They will need cleats and flats in their
locker everyday for the rest of the year).
Parent Reminders
Game Day
• We will issue a polo at the first of the season.
They will be returned on the day of the last game
of that season. Long pants will be worn with the
polo.
• Special Equipment
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Visors (only if medically necessary – not tinted)
Wristbands (coach approved only)
No Ankle bands
Gloves
No Spats
Undergarments – No non-school issued clothing
except in special circumstances. (school colors only)
Parent Reminders
Game Day
• Game Day Attendance – all eligible athletes
• Athletes need to be at school on the day of the
game.
• If you choose to keep your son out of a game or
meet, then there are consequences for him for
the next game or meet.
Parent Reminders
Game Day
• There will be 2 teams per grade. (Red and
White).
• White team plays at 5:30 and the Red team will
play at 7:00.
• Teams will be decided approximately one week
before the first game.
• 7th grade will play on Monday nights and the 8th
grade will play on Tuesday nights
• (there are a few exceptions)
Parent Reminders
24 Hour Rule and Partcipation
• If an athlete quits athletics, he will be given
an initial 24-hour grace period to return. If
he quits again, they will not be allowed to
participate until the following season
• We want to encourage our student
athletes to participate in as many sports
and activities as they would like.
Parent Reminders
Academic Eligibility
-Students who are not passing all of their classes
on their 6 weeks report card, will be ineligible
from participating in games and meets for three
weeks.
-If the ineligible student is passing all classes on
his progress report, then he will be eligible for
the rest of the 6 weeks.
-There is a possibility of a waiver if the student
failed a Pre-AP class.
-Zero tolerance for 0’s.
We have no tolerance for athletes receiving
0’s for not turning in their work
Parent Reminders
Travel
• All Athletes are required to ride the bus to
and from the athletic event
• Sign outs will not be permitted
• Emergency situations
Parent Reminders
Falcon of the Week
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Based on hustle
Based on classroom performance
Based on teamwork
Based on performance
Will go to high school game as an
honorary member of the team on the
sidelines
Parent Reminders
Grooming
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Hairstyles and clothing should not be disruptive
Make up is disruptive
No facial hair
No hair in their eyes (or if it may possibly fall in their
eyes), or below the collar.
• No hairstyles that will make you stand out. (mohawks,
designs, dyed, etc.)
• Tattoos must be covered.
• Any piercings must be removed when entering athletics
area and when representing Fowler Athletics.
Parent Reminders
Player Development
• It is a privilege to be in athletics. We have
high expectations for our athletes.
• We are competitive
• Major goal is for us to prepare
student/athletes to be at Liberty High
School
• We are running the High School’s System
• We are all coming from different systems
• We are professional coaches Parent Reminders
Parental Role
• Supporter
• Ask Questions (ask your son first)
• Stand Behavior
– Yelling at Coaches
– Yelling at Kids (encouragement only)
– Yelling at officials
• Team Game
• Be involved
• Please do not enter the doors by the locker rooms or the
locker rooms.
• http://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/manuals/Parent_Inf
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Parent Reminders
Football Procedures
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Player Rules
Characteristics of a Football Player
Practice Procedures
Game and Sideline Conduct
Equipment and Dress Rules
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Player Rules
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Do right
Be first Class
Be on time
Do not embarrass the program or the
school (This includes the use of
technology)
Football Procedures
Characteristics of a football player
• We treat the members of our football family with the
same kind of respect in which we want to be treated.
• We are men of integrity; we do not lie, cheat, or steal.
• We do not use drugs.
• We do not use profanity.
• We obey the law.
• We will do our best in the classroom.
• We go to class.
• We treat everyone on campus with honor and respect.
• We celebrate together.
• We do right.
• We are first class.
Football Procedures
Practice Procedures
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Concentrate and pay attention during all drills. If you are
waiting in line, learn by listening, watching, and coaching
others.
Be mentally and physically tough. Know the difference
between injured and hurting.
Drink plenty of water.
Do all drills full speed and condition hard. Most games are
won or lost in the fourth quarter when conditioning is essential.
Disrespectful or vulgar language will not be tolerated.
Full equipment and strapped helmets are to be worn at all
times unless your coach tells you otherwise.
Look like a champion. Keep your equipment and uniform
clean. Turn in whatever clothes your coach tells you to turn in
each day.
Football Procedures
Practice Procedures
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Never sit or lay down on the field. Practice is always full
speed.
We run everywhere on the practice field. Always hustle.
Get into condition and stay there. Remember, “Fatigue makes
cowards of us all.”
Only school equipment is to be worn. Have pride in your
school
If it is cold you may wear something under your uniform.
School colors only.
Any problems… Talk to your coach after practice.
Treat your helmet with pride.
Work hard on blocking and tackling! They are the two most
important skills in football.
Football Procedures
Practice Procedures
– 1st 4 days of practice are non contact.
– Test in passing, kicking, punting, snapping,
catching, and 40 time
– Will use this information to begin
determining positions.
– They can try out for any position, but we will
begin moving athletes to other positions as
needed. This will start sometime during the
first week of practice.
Football Procedures
Game and Sideline Conduct
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Do not talk to spectators or opponents during a game.
Be polite to officials. “Yes sir” and “no sir” are the only
words you are ever allowed to speak to an official.
Encourage your teammates. Congratulate the “Big
Play.”
If you’re not on the field physically, at least be on the
field mentally at all times.
Keep your helmet on at all times during the game
Disrespectful or vulgar language will not be tolerated.
Football Procedures
Equipment Rules
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The school will loan each young man the equipment
necessary to participate in football with the exception
of shoes.
The original equipment issued to you as a participant
must be returned at the close of the season. If
equipment needs repair or if you need a change in
size, tell your coach immediately.
You will be held responsible for any lost or misplaced
equipment.
Inspect your equipment every week the day prior to a
game to make sure everything is ok and fits properly.
Football Procedures
Equipment Rules
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Never wear someone else’s equipment.
All pads must be worn for each practice and
game unless your coach tells you otherwise.
All players must wear athletic supporters (or
girdle), and T-shirts under their pads. This is
for every practice and game.
No jewelry of any kind is to be worn on the
field.
Football Procedures
Other Information
-Meals
-Sports Passes
-Fowler Athletic Contract
-Schedule – Rank One
-Fields
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Meals
-Jersey Mike’s
-These meals are optional.
-Order forms are due by Wednesday
morning, September 4th.
-$54.00 (cash) total for all 9 games.
-Meal procedures on game day.
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Sports Passes
-Middle School Athletic Pass:
Adults - $50***
Children - $25***
All-Season Pass (HS and MS events)
Adults - $75***
Students - $50***
***Does not include entry to varsity football.
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Fowler Athletic Contract
• Located on our athletics website. I also emailed it to you. We will need the
signature page back.
• Electronic device use in the locker room:
none!
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Rank One
• http://www.friscoisd.org/schools/fowler/
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Field Use
• All fields in Frisco ISD are for FISD use
only.
• There will be a FISD coach present at the
time the field is being used.
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Parent Meetings
• Please call or e-mail to set up a meeting if
you have a concern. Please start with the
coach of the athlete’s team.
• After a game or meet is not a good time to
have a meeting with a coach.
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Contact Information
• Bret Willis
– willisb@friscoisd.org
– Office Phone Number - 469-633-5081
– Website
• http://www.friscoisd.org/schools/fowler/athletics.ht
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