Welcome to the 2013Fowler FalconParent Meeting

“Winning with Character”

Fowler Vision StatementTo 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

• Program Goals

• The Role of Middle School Athletics

• Coaching Staff

• Parent Information

• Football Procedures

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Program Goals• Academics – This is always a priority in our program. It is

the reason we are here, to educate young minds

• 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.

• 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.

• 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• 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

• 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

• 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– 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

• 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

• 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_Info_Manual_13-14.pdfParent Reminders

Football Procedures

• Player Rules

• Characteristics of a Football Player

• Practice Procedures

• Game and Sideline Conduct

• Equipment and Dress Rules

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Player Rules

• 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– 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– 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 e-mailed 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.htm

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