HT Football

1. HT Football Welcome

2. Welcome & THANK YOU • Thank you for attending tonight • Thank you in advance for your involvement in our football program (facility improvement, pregame meals, chain gang, athletic foundation, etc.) • We could not function as a program without you. We appreciate the time, energy, and resources you give to make our program what it is!

3. Hewitt Trussville Athletic Foundation • Alan Friday • 8th Grade Football Rep 2013 Season

4. HTMS Athletic Trainer Introduction • Elias Wangaard – Champion Sports Medicine • EMAIL Elias.Wangaard@trussvillecityschools.com

5. Administration & Coaching Staff • Lisa Berry – Principal • Dale Posey – Assistant Principal • Kara Chism – Assistant Principal • Karen Johns – TCS AD • HTMS Coaching Staff

6. Distribution - Email List . • I send out weekly updates and other important information on a regular basisthrough distribution list. • If you are not currently receiving emails, please email us and we will add you to the list. • 8th Grade @ scott.bromley@trussvillecityschools.com • 7th Grade @shawn.mccombs@trussvillecityschools.com

7. Remind 101 • Remind 101 messages - If you would like to receive messages from me on your phone. • text @coachbrom to (251) 259-4824

8. TCS Athletics Husky Core Values • Honesty • Honor Others • No Drugs • No Stealing • No Barking

9. Team Culture & Climate • Positive & Encouraging • Safe and developmentally appropriate • Positive feedback and reinforcement outweighs negative • Correction vs. Criticize • Teach vs. Judge • Mutual respect among everyone involved in program • High Expectations • Motivation • Hard Work & Great Work Ethic • Commitment & Investment

10. 1st year player vs. experienced • We believe there is an even playing field for EVERYONE. While experience is important, we feel that all players have equal opportunity to show skill and ability. • Players must prove their talent and ability to earn a spot in competitions. It’s very important for players to understand their role and know that middle school is a developmental stage in their football career. • We don’t judge players. We teach, evaluate, and place them where we feel it is best for the team. • We will put players on the field that have proven themselves and earned a spot according to our ongoing assessments.

11. 2014 Season Details Husky Football

12. Spirit Packs • $147.50 + Taxes & Shipping • Samples are in the foyer – Please check sizes tonight - You will get what you order • No exchanges / No refunds • Print 2 copies of the receipt – keep one and give one to me • Required Spirit Pack: (2) Nike Compression Shirts , Nike Fly Short, Nike Bag w/ last name, Nike Practice Jersey with last name, integrated girdle • Optional items will be available for parents and players • Order online: April 1st– 14th - BSN Website will close on the 14th • I will send out the website link when I receive it.

13. Athletic Fee • $100 – TCS required fee to participate in a fall sports program. • Online Payment: Setup for School Registration • Must be paid at school registration and before our first competition.

14. Pregame meals • $50 • Online Payment: Setup for School Registration • Must be paid at school registration and before our first competition. • Meal is provided before all games immediately after school. • We appreciate the parents that volunteer their time to set this up and serve our team.

15. Packet -Eligibility & Paperwork • Paperwork will be submitted tonight at the eligibility table • Copy of Birth Certificate • Current Athletic Physical (signed by Dr.) • Spring Training Consent Form • AHSAA participation consent form • Star Sportsmanship Form • Travel Form • Concussion Form • Pre Season Concussion Screening Form • Drug testing Consent Form • Medical Treatment & Insurance Form • 1st time in the 7th grade & 8th Grade

16. Spring Practice • HTMS May 5th – May 21st • Morning Workouts (Tuesday & Thursday 7 AM) • Must have current physical on file • All players must participate in ST to play football in the fall (exception: new students that enroll in the fall) • All players need a girdle w/ integrated pads for spring training

17. Summer Practice • Start June 16th • June is primarily strength & conditioning workouts. • Offense & Defensive playbooks will be installed during July • Plan summer vacations in June. • Attire (red, white, and grey) *until spirit packs come in.

18. Practice & Game Locations / Times • Jack Wood – Home games • Away Games - See schedule • Games start at 5:00 7th & 6:45 8th • Practice times – refer to the calendar on my website – Click on the date to see start & end times.

19. Communication & Expectations Coaches, Players, & Parents

20. Parent Coach Communication • I am approachable and willing to discuss issues with parents regarding players with these exceptions: Playing time, positions, or other players. • If a player wants to inquire about their position or playing time, the player can ask the coach at an appropriate time. Open door policy with players. • Parent/Coach Communication Protocol (you can find this in the packet on my TCS website) – Please adhere to this policy. • We need your support and resources. I will send out team needs on a regular basis. If you can fill these please contact me.

21. Expectations for Parents • Volunteer to work chain gang, pregame meals, and athletic foundation fundraisers • Meet all financial obligations (spirit packs, pregame meal, athletic fee) Turn in all required paperwork • No barking – Encourage your son and stay positive when speaking at home or to members of the community. • Parents are NOT allowed on the game or practice field, sideline, field house and/or locker room areas. If you would like to tour our facility please contact me. You are more than welcome to check everything out. • Major injury: If a player is injured we will immediately notify the paramedics, athletic trainer, and parents. • Minor Injury: Athletic trainer will be notified and parents will be contacted by player, trainer, or coach within a reasonable time frame. • Please communicate with me and our athletic trainer about all injuries.

22. Expectations for parents Continued… • Pickup players at the scheduled practice dismissal. 10-15 minutes is the latest a coach should have to stay on campus after a practice for players. Mutual respect of everyone’s time. We will end on time so please be on time! We assign positions for field house cleaning duty so communicate with your son about their assigned day. • Check your email weekly for announcements • Enjoy the process! • Cheer us on and enjoy the games!!

23. Expectations for Players • Follow all Core Values and Live them out! • Invest - Attend all practices and games (unless otherwise noted by a physician) The head coach must know prior to the game or practice if a player is going to miss and why. We expect FULL commitment!! • Players diagnosed with a concussion may be sent home after school – coach and trainer discretion. We have a protocol that we follow. • Be a good steward of your gear and our facility (Clean and maintain all equipment, cloth, field house, locker room, etc.) • Communicate all injuries to our athletic trainer and coach • Players can not practice or compete on other teams outside our school program. (No flag football during football season) • Players need to be prepared for games and practices. (Be responsible) • Get to practice before start time and have a ride home at dismissal.

24. Expectations for players continued… • Stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet • Stay Eligible – Maintain Good Grades & Behavior • Behavior - Don’t do anything detrimental to you, our team, your family, our school, or our community – Head coach discretion for suspensions. • Understand your role on the team. Be supportive and push others to get better. • Compete at the highest level possible and buy into our system. We make all our decisions based on what is best for the players. Be committed and invest. • Sportsmanship – Act like you have won and lost before…. “Love being a Champion”

25. Questions or Concerns • I will stay around for a few minutes if you have questions or concerns. • Please turn in eligibility paperwork at the table in the foyer. • Please take a look at the spirit pack samples • Thanks for being here!! • Contact Information: • Scott.Bromley@trussvillecityschools.com