Fossil Ridge High School
Sabercat Football
2014 Parent Meeting
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Vision Statement
Fossil Ridge Football is dedicated to
excellence through character, hard
work, and discipline. We pride
ourselves in excelling at everything
we do with an unrelenting pursuit of
greatness, on and off the Field!
What you can expect from ME
Mission Statement: To build up young men in a positive
environment through hard work and daily challenges.
My job is not to win football games, it is to get the best out of
your kids.
My vision and your vision may not always look the same.
I believe in consequences good or bad.
Know that we love your kids. Sometimes love is caring more
about their future than their present comfort.
We will be unconditional with your kids.
What we expect from your kids
I DO NOT BELIEVE IN QUITTING!
Expectations will be high.
Our expectations may look different than yours, please
be understanding of that.
We want to be more than coaches in your kids life.
Accountability: includes classroom behavior, out of
classroom behavior, and social media (Twitter,
Facebook, etc.)
Parent/Coaching Relationship
It is important that we always keep a positive line of communication.
Remember our goal is your kids success not just in football but in life.
I wont believe everything I hear about you if you don’t believe everything you hear about me.
Respectfully leave the coaching to us.
Our Wives and Families have nothing to do with what is happening on the football field,
please don’t take any frustration out on them.
I believe we can overcome any problem as long as both sides are willing to respectfully
communicate.
Friday before or after the game is not a good time to bring up any concern. Please hold any
questions, concerns, or comments until the following Monday. I would love to sit down and
talk with you about them.
Please communicate any problems with me, not my assistant coaches.
Most importantly, I am NOT perfect and will make plenty of mistakes. Please be patient with
Sabercat Parents
1.We coach our players like they are our sons
2.We coach hard, loud, and aggressive
3.Football is a loud, tough, disciplined, and emotional sport-We coach the same way
4.We believe, stress the importance, and teach our priorities
5.We require your child’s undivided attention when we are coaching
6.The team always comes first.
7.Athletes are played because:
a.Their coaches trust that athlete to perform & compete in a disciplined manner
b.They have a positive attitude
c.They do things that are required plus more
d.They understand their role on the team
e.Their first priority is to make the team better
f.They Are Coachable
g.Seniority is earned, not granted
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8.Parents influence or position makes no difference
9.Evaluation of your child is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
10. Players who do not work out with the team in the summer will drop on the depth chart under those that have.
11. Schedule meetings with me in advance, After a game is not a good time to talk! Emotions are High!
Multi-Sport School
I believe that playing football can benefit your child not
only in other sports but also teach Life Lessons that will
help build your child’s self confidence, character, and
discipline.
Being the first season of the year, I believe that having a
successful season is just as important to other sports
than it is ours. Success is a habit that we like to form at
the beginning of the school year.
Success breads Success.
Players Safety
Most important thing to me is your child’s safety.
We will do our best during LIVE situations and
scenarios to protect your child. That includes short
whistles, preferred situations, proper technique, and
separated drills.
Please understand that this is a tough game, and
injuries do happen.
Have only had 1 season ending injury in 9 years of
Coaching
Only 2 Concussions
Team Policy
A.General Guidelines and expectations:Do not get too involved with or do anything that would ever embarrass the players or
coaches of this football team.This includes non-school hours. Everything you do reflects, on our school and our program. Any
violation of this rule can result in suspension or expulsion from the team.
1.Character: Have integrity and be strong morally.
2.Selflessness: The TEAM will always come before the individual. Do not allow yourself to be selfish. Every player is important.
however, the TEAM will always. From the scout team player to the all stater, the rules are the same. The team does not exist to
enhance your personal statistics. Every personnel decision is based upon what is best for the team.
3.Work Ethic: We must out work our opponents in everything we do! Great work ethic dissolves limitations and boundaries! There
is nothing in life you cannot attain if you are willing to work for it!
4.Effort/Competitiveness: Regardless of your ability, you can always give 100% to this team. This is the one constant upon which
the program is based. Effort is one area which will not be compromised by fellow players or our coaches. A great competitor is
one who will not concede to defeat at any cost.
5.Discipline: In the classroom, hallways, athletic competitions, off campus, and in every facet of your life you should practice self
discipline.
6.Accountability: No excuses. Own your performance. Own your behavior and choices. You are a key ingredient in your team,
family, and in the lives of others. Don’t let them down! Be the best you can be.You cannot improve if you are not accountable.
7.Be Coachable: Allow your coaches to help you improve and be the best you can be. Nobody likes to coach a “know it all” athlete.
Nobody wants a “know it all” teammate. Help your team win be being coachable.
8.Loyalty:You are expected to be loyal to your teammates and coaches.
9.Pride: You are held to a different and higher standard because you play football. The expectations and standards are much
higher.
Playing Time
Respectfully- I try to avoid conversations about playing
time.
99% of the time conversations about playing time
include other players who can not defend themselves
in the conversation.
If we are having problems with you as a parent, it may
result in reduction of playing time.
Juniors/Seniors
Need to sign up for NCAA Clearinghouse
Familiarize yourself with FAFSA
Take ACT at least Twice before 2nd semester
Recruiting
It will be my responsibility as a Head Football Coach to do all that I can to assist my student athletes in finding them a college or university to further their
education. I will promote all prospective student athletes by developing positive relationships with as many college coaches and recruiters as possible. All
student athletes will be encouraged to take all college entrance exams as early as possible (sophomore year). I will keep all student athletes informed on a
consistent basis of all college requirements and guidelines, as well as college combine and camp dates and locations.
College Football Scholarship Breakdown
# of Universities
Level
Total Scholarships Allowed on Team
Approx. # of Scholarships/Year/College
Approx. # of Total Scholarships Awarded/Year
in U.S.
D-1
120
85
20
2400
D-1 AA
120
63
15
1800
D-2
190
36
Partial Scholarships
D-3
199
None
None
None
NAIA
84
Varies
Partial Scholarships
Varies
NCAA Clearinghouse- Student athletes must register with the NCAA clearinghouse to be eligible for an athletic scholarship. There is a $65 registration
fee. Student athletes cannot register until after their junior year, but must register before they can receive a scholarship offer.
http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
Core G.P.A- When referring to one’s G.P.A only the core G.P.A in considered for athletic scholarships. Therefore, electives are not included when
calculating one’s core G.P.A. This is important to remember when Calculating your core G.P.A *Division II schools require a core G.P.A of 2.5 or higher.
NAIA- Minimum requirements are an overall 2.0 G.P.A ,an 18 on your ACT, or an 860 on your SAT
Upcoming Costs
$250 for Summer Pride
Includes:
Shirt, Short, Compression Shirt, Wrist Band, & a
pair of Socks
Chocolate Milk and PB Sandwiches after workouts
Hydration and BCAA Supplements
Important Dates
April 25th- Helmet Fitting & Booster Club Meeting
June 2nd-Summer Pride Begins
Fundraising Cards
Players will Have 10 days to sell cards.
Each Player is expected to sell 40 cards.
There will be prizes for certain milestones.
And a grand prize.
Player Needs
Mouth Pieces (Cannot Be Clear)
Gloves-Gloves need to be NCOSAE Certified
Girdles
Cleats-Black or White (preferably Under Armour)
Physicals
Nutrition
Carbohydrate
Grams
Fat Grams
200
280
37
3000
265
375
50
3750
325
470
62
Weight
Calories
150
2250
200
250
Protein Grams!
Breakfast
Snack 1
Lunch
PreWorkout
PostWorkout
Dinner
Bed
Protein
60
20
50
25
25
80
25
Carbs
80
30
75
30
30
120
30
Fats
15
5
10
5
5
15
5
Before and After WorkoutsBefore- Arginine, BCAA’s, Vitamin B Energy Blend
After- Protein, Carbohydrates, Createin, Hydration Supplement
Booster Club
Mission Statement- Is to ensure the success of our
children and our coaches, by providing the funds, time,
and resources to help cultivate an environment suitable
to be successful.
My Vision for Fossil Ridge
(projects)
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Update field equipment that will help implement
structure and have more efficient practices.
Order Custom Uniforms that symbolize our
community and pride.
Order Practice Uniforms that are clean, cool, and
nice.
Go to Disney World
Questions?
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Come Speak to me After.
Thank You!
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