East Ridge Athletic Association 2019 ERAA Football Parent Meeting Tackle & TackleBar

1. East Ridge Athletic Association 2019 ERAA Football Parent Meeting Tackle & TackleBar

2. Agenda • Meet the Board • ERAA Football Vision/Philosophy – Coach Fritze • Safety and Development • Expectations • TackleBar Program • Tackle Football Program • League Info • Q&A

3. ERAA Football Board Members • Chris Rehfeld, Director of ERAA Football & Coach • Jen Miley, Director of Operations • Amy Fong-Christenson, Director of Finance • Brian Young, Director of Facilities & Field Use • David Miller, Equipment Director • Lisa Jones, Director of Registration & Communications • Kyle Saewert, Director of Coach Development • Chris Sicard, Director of Flag Football • Jim LeClaire, Flag Coordinator • Bill Walker, Tackle Coordinator • Chris Baldock, Tacklebar Coordinator • Dan Fritze, Varsity Head Coach, East Ridge High School

4. ONEEAST RIDGEONETEAM ONEFAMILY ONEPURPOSE

5. What does One East Ridge mean?

6. Benefits of Youth Football Human Development Football Development Grow the love of the game for kids Skills • Work Ethic • Teamwork • Respect • Fortitude • Commitment • Attention to detail • Sacrificing part of yourself for the benefit of the team

7. Coaching Expectations“The star of the team is the TEAM.” • Show the kids that you care • Believe in the hidden potential of all • Be respectful when critiquing players • No screaming or singling kids out

8. Coaching Expectations“The carrot is mightier than the stick.” -Coach with intense (authentic) enthusiasm • Don’t let your emotions coach • No swearing • Keep your composure

9. Coaching Expectations“There are no big things. Only an accumulation of many little things.” Coach the little things • We don’t discuss winning and losing • Winning is a by-product of accomplishing the little things

10. Coaching Expectations • Develop pride, respect and camaraderie in your team • Camaraderie is a spirit of goodwill that exists between individuals.

11. Coaching Expectations • Playing time • Even teams (no A/B teams) • Change Positions • You don’t need to hit — just practice tackling • Make it fun

12. Player Expectations • Put the TEAM above yourself • Do the little things • Give 100% in everything you do • Be a good citizen • Rules • Play the game the right way

13. 1. Put the TEAM above yourself “The star of the team is the TEAM.” • Develop an eagerness to sacrifice personal glory for the welfare of the team

14. 2. Do the little things “There are no big things, only an accumulation of many little things.” • Accomplish short-terms goals • Example: Commitment Cards • We don’t worry about winning and losing • Winning is a by-product of accomplishing your short-terms goals

15. 3. Give 100% in everything you do “When you’ve done your best you may call yourself a success.” • FINISH what you commit to • Strive for personal greatness

16. 4. Be a good citizen • Family • Team • School • Community *You’re a representative of each of these groups

17. 5. Rules • Use good judgment • Respect your teammates • Be on time (5 minutes early) • No whining • No swearing

18. 6. Play the game the right way • Positive Aggression – Intense Effort • Respect your opponent • Play without fear of failure

19. ONEEAST RIDGEONETEAM ONEFAMILY ONEPURPOSE

20. What is our purpose? • We are all working at becoming better people • academics, self-control, time management, morality, leadership, work ethic, empathy • teamwork, camaraderie, inclusion, competition, sacrifice • Our awards should be indicative of our purpose

21. ‘Small’ ways to improve as a person • Make your bed • Set three alarms • To Do: make a To Do list

22. Commitment Cards: • Life Goal • School Goal • Football Goal • What are you grateful for? • We understand there’s more to life than just football • Parents should ask us about our Commitment Cards — not football

23. Feed My Starving Children

24. Football Progression • K-2 = Flag Football • 3-4 = Tackle Bar • 5-8 = Tackle

25. Coach Fritze’s Contact Info. • Cell: 651-341-4480 • Email: dfritze@sowashco.org • Twitter: @CoachFritze

26. ONEEAST RIDGEONETEAM ONEFAMILY ONEPURPOSE

27. Safety & Development • Heads Up Football • Trusted Coaches • First Aid • Concussion Specific Training • Positive Coaching Alliance • National background checks • Coach Selection & Training • Player Safety & Development (Tackle) • Acclimate players over the first two weeks of the season • Coach proper techniques for blocking & tackling • Significantly reduce or eliminate full-contact hitting drills at practice • Tacklebar program for 3rd & 4th Graders • Leveraging the varsity playbook

28. Expectations for Players • Have Fun! • 100% Effort & Attitude • Good Sportsmanship – Respect teammates, coaches, refs, and opponents. • Show up on time ready to work

29. Expectations for Coaches • Provide a fun and safe environment for all players • On Time and prepared for practices and games • Provide communication to players and families • Promote good sportsmanship and lead by example • Develop ALL players on the team

30. Expectations for Parents • Get players to practices and games on time • Communicate to coaches in advance if your child will be absent • At Games: • Root for our team and players – keep it positive • Let coaches address issues w/ opponents and refs • Keep proper distance from playing field • Encourage your player and be positive – especially after tough games/situations • Address questions or concerns with coaches

31. TackleBar FootballGrades 3-4 TackleBar Football is an ideal transition between flag football and tackle football. • Kids get to put on helmets and shoulder pads and experience a safe level of contact, while learning positions, stances, plays, and formations. • TackleBar Football allows kids to have the authentic football experience and learn proper fundamentals in a safe and fun atmosphere. • Majority of MEYFL teams are moving to TB at 3rd and 4th Grade.

32. Tackle Football – Grades 5-8 • Grades 5&6 play in the MEYFL League • Grades 7&8 play in the North Suburban League • Key Dates • First week of Practice Aug 12th • MEYFL Season Ends mid-October (Before MEA) • Big Lake Tournament over MEA Weekend • North Suburban Season ends late October • League Playoffs late October thru first week in November • Team Formation • Ideally 15-25 players per team • Larger teams for the older players • Balanced teams (No A/B teams)

33. North Suburban Football League This league features teams from communities across the north and east Twin Cities suburbs. Divisions of Play- three (3) divisions of play: 1) 7th Grade All-Weight 2) 8th Grade All-Weight 3) Mixed Grade Limited-Weight (Both 7th and 8th graders - under 130lbs)

34. North Suburban vs MEYFL • No Blue Stripers; any player can be a Skill Player • No rules on Skill Players; QB/RB/WR/TE can play full game at the position • No rule on playing time • MN High School rules and refs • No All Star teams- must live in community and play for association (ie.- Stillwater, Blaine)

35. Q&A