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This parent meeting will cover important topics such as program purpose, player safety, dress requirements, fundraising, and ways to get involved. Join us to learn about the Lightning Football program and how we can support our student-athletes.
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Lightning Football 2019Parent Meeting August 12, 2019
Day By Day “And Day by Day We get better and better, We can’t be beat, We won’t be beat.” ”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle
Purpose • Program Purpose vs Program Goals • Player Safety • Message • Philosophy and Policies • Lettering Policy • Dress Requirements • Chemical Free Information • Practice Calendar/Schedule • Game Schedules • Fundraiser • Ways to Get Involved • Eastview Touchdown Club Information/Victory Circle • Questions and Answers
Purpose vs Goals • We have many GOALS • Practice Goals • Game Goals • Offensive Goals • Defensive Goals • Special Teams Goals • Our GOAL is to win in all that we do
Lightning Football – Our Purpose • It cannot be about winning. Only 1 team wins a championship each season. • It cannot be about playing at the next level
PURPOSE • Our Program PURPOSE is different than our GOALS • Our purpose is to use the sport of football to help educate these young people and to help them to grow as students, as individuals, as teammates, as citizens. • My purpose is to facilitate, maintain, and promote a culture in which student-athletes consistently demonstrate the qualities of great teammates.
Coaching Staff • 20 Coaches on Staff (2 are Part –time) • 16 Full time Teachers in the district • Of these 16 – 14 are full time at EVHS • 4 Private Sector Employees • 1 Parole Officer • 1 Lawyer • 3 Business Employess • Two of these 4 are EV graduates and former players • Other head coaches
Player Safety • Helmets and Concussions • Helmets reconditioned and tested every other year • All coaches required by law to undergo concussion training • Helmet expert will check all helmets(8/16/19)
Player Safety • Heat Index • Water Breaks • Severe Weather (Shoes) • Bad Weather (Shoes) • Injuries, visits to the doctor, etc…
UNDERSTAND THIS MESSAGE THE TEAM COMES FIRST. • Every decision that is made will be based on the good of the team rather than on the wishes of individuals. • EXPECTATIONS ARE UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. • There is no room for any behavior that draws attention to the individual.
Practice • Practice is important. • Every day your child will learn something. • Each week of the season we play a different opponent that will do different things on offense, defense, and special teams than the opponent the prior week.
Lettering Policy • More than a game • Emphasize what is important (not just football) • Academics, chemically free, strength room dedication, program and community service, team success, on-field contribution • Minimum expectations for section champions • Included in packet
Lightning Football Dress Requirements • Document in Packet • Black is a good color to wear/purchase • We want to look like a team • 10th – 12th UNIFORM CARE: • Please DO NOT WASH your son’s uniform. • After each game they will be collected and washed by the coaching staff.
Chemical Commitment • Goals: • Each individual takes personal responsibility for upholding their commitment • Maintain the integrity of the Leadership League • Grow the Group • Promote Team Unity • Prescription Drugs
Leadership Council • 4 Seniors, 4 Juniors • Applications deadline Friday, Aug 16 • Election during 2-a-days
Beyond Grit • Thursday, August 15 10:00 – 10:45 am • Thursday, August 22 1:00 – 1:45 pm • Thursday, September 19 • Dinner 6:30 pm • Presentation 7:15 – 8:00pm • Thursday, October 3 • Dinner 6:30 pm • Presentation 7:15 – 8:00pm
CONCERNS? • Playing Time is NOT equal at any level • Practice participation • Check with his level coach • Stories, impressions might be different
District Participation Fee • Provides 12 Coaches • Most of our Transportation at all levels • Game Workers • Helmet Reconditioning Gate Receipts????
FUNDRAISING PHILOSOPHY • Equitable fundraising opportunities • $0 out of pocket cost (excluding district participation fee) • Provide value added opportunities for all participants
Fundraising • Average cost per player per year is $500 - $650 • We ask each player to contribute $300 + email addresses for our Snap Fundraiser • We encourage players to earn back this $300 • Flower Sale – Completed in April/May • Lightning Card - Next Wednesday (8/21) • Snap Fundraiser – 3rd Year of operation
EV Football Equipment and Resource Contribution $100 • 100% Goes to ELTC (Touchdown Club) to Help Fund the Following Additional Coaches 9th Grade, 10th Grade JV, & Varsity • Yearly Equipment: • Footballs, Practice Pants, Helmets, Shoulder Pads, Helmet Hardware, Pad Sets, practice jerseys, game jerseys, game pants, belts, chin straps, dummies Additonal Transportation for Playoffs PAK Parties End of Season Parties Senior Gift Booster Activities (Homecoming, Parent’s Night) Hudl
Other Income Sources • Eastview Card Fundraiser (Handout) • Wednesday, August 21, 2019 • 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Plan: 100% Equal Players will pre-purchase 10 cards ($200) on Wednesday, August 21 Opportunity to sell on organized Blitz Night Return to EVHS Commons
Other Income Sources Snap Fundraiser – online email campaign 20 legitimate email addresses “Target” people outside the scope of the Lightning Card Fundraiser Collection will be Thursday, August 15 Concession Stand
Upcoming Dates (Website) Monday, August 12Parent Only Meeting In PAC at 7:00 pm Final Equipment Contribution Collection Tuesday, August 13 Pictures – Start in Stadium at 12:15pm Wednesday, August 14 Football Women’s Social Buffalo Wild Wings Thursday, August 15 Grit Presentation (All Grades) Email collection • Wed, August 21 Lightning Card Fundraiser 5:30 pm (All Grades) • Friday, August 23 9th Scrimmage at Minnetonka Kick Off Bash • Saturday, August 25 Scrimmages 10th – 12th @ Minnetonka @ 9:00 am
Game Schedules • All Current schedules can be found in packet • Lower level schedules are subject to change. Please stay connected through the eastviewfootball.org and email from our boosters • Our plan is to play Varsity, JV, 10th Grade, and 9th Grade • eastviewfootball.org eastviewfootball.com
Pictures/Concussion Test Tuesday, August 13 (Stadium) Game attire – no pads in pants • Coaches 12:15 • Frosh: 12:30 • Varsity: 12:45 • All Players at 1:15 pm on Truck • Seniors: 1:00 Program cover and poster • Individuals before or after team picture
Fundraiser • Wednesday, August 21 • 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm • Groups of 4 with parent driver
Kick- Off Bash • Friday, August 23rd EVHS Stadium • 3rd – 8th Grade Scrimmages
Tackle Cancer Game • September 6, 2019 vs Burnsville • Partnership with Apple Valley Program to raise money for Randy Shaver’s Tackle Cancer Research and Community Fund • Tackle Cancer T-Shirts • Player Dodge Ball Tournament on Thursday, September 5 at EVHS EV/AV vs EV/AV Charge to get in – no change • #1 High School Fundraising Game in MN
Senior Parent Night • Friday , October 11 vs Eagan • Pre-game introductions • Post game PAK party with players
HUDL • Email communication with players at all levels • Game Film viewing
REMIND • Text messaging system • Varsity – Coach Wagner • 10th Grade – Coach Habeck • 9th Grade – Coach Beach • A family can choose to be on more than one.
9th Grade Parents • Work concession stand at a home varsity game • Work Spirit Booth at a home varsity game • Driver at August Fundraiser • Help serve food at PAK party after a game • Help during the kick off bash • Volunteer for a leadership position on the booster club
10th Grade Parents • Work concession stand at a home varsity game • Work Spirit Booth at a home varsity game • Driver at August Fundraiser • Help serve food at PAK party after a game • Help during the kick off bash • Volunteer for a leadership position on the booster club
11th Grade Parents • Driver at August Fundraiser • Help serve food at PAK party after a game • Help set up at the end of year banquet • Help with the senior parent night (set up) • Help during the kick off bash • Volunteer for a leadership position on the booster club
12th Grade Parents • Driver at August Fundraiser • Help serve food at PAK party after a game • Help at the kick off bash • Help celebrate homecoming
Navigating Social Media • Eastviewfootball.com Eastviewfootball.org Twitter @EV_Football Text Athletes get on “Remind”
ELTC NEEDS • Concessions Co-Chair • Concessions Money Counter • Co-Chair Treasurer • Chair for Senior Night • Anyone Interested in helping videographer Jared Rose
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB Purpose – Provide support (especially financial support) to all of Eastview High School’s football teams and to their coaching staffs to enable our teams to be competitive while providing a high quality, positive football experience for our Eastview football players, parents, fans, school and community. Bottom Line Whatever we can do to make Eastview football a great life-experience for everyone involved.
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB • All Player’s Parents are Members of the Club! -No ELTC membership fee • The Eastview Lightning Touchdown Club ("ELTC") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to promote Lightning Football • Non-profit; accept donations tax deductible • Meetings are 1st Monday of Month at 7 pm
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB ELTC Board • President: Jim Lombardi • Vice President: Michael Stewart • Treasurer: Kevin Epperson • Secretary: Kelly Buesgens • EVAA Football Liaison: Ben Bauer • Class of ‘20 Liaison: Chris Miller • Class of ‘21 Liaison: Amy Rabon • Class of ‘22 Liaison: Shannon Frost • Class of ‘23 Liaison: Angie Formaneck
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB ELTC Functions by Committees • Currently 23 Committees • Committees run by Chairs • Many activities require additional volunteers We need parents at both the Committee Chair level as well as the individual event volunteer level. New class-focused approach to recruiting volunteers and Committee Chairs.
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB New Ideas & Events this Year TCO Music Skolstice Goal: Lessen or eliminate the need for players to sell stuff Pre-Game Tailgates Thursday, August 29th Home Opener vs. Minnetonka Friday, September 27th Homecoming vs. LV North Team Entrance Run Through Banner
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB Here’s to a terrific 2019 season. There’s 16 days, 23 hours & ?minutes until Opening Game Kick-Off GO LIGHTNING!