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Football Parent Meeting

Athletic Training

• Chad Sutherlandcsuthe1@neisd.net• Jeffrey Schmidt jschmi@neisd.net

Kevin Hirst – DC / LB’sTrey Fitzpatrick – OC / QB’sJohn Keith – DB’s / Head JVNathan Braun – DE Tom Alfieri – RB’s / Special TeamsDamion Simmons – DT Brandon Fuschak – DB’s / Head 9thCory Hamman – OL Tom Keresztury – OL Jason Hendrick – WR Jeff Jung - WR

Philosophy• We believe athletics is an extension of the classroom.• We believe we have a platform to teach lessons and concepts that they can use to be successful now and after they graduate.

Our Values• Discipline• Dedication• Character• We use these three concepts in all that we do. • It is the core of what we teach

Our Values• Teach the value of hard work• Teach the value of being a part of something bigger than yourself• Teach the value of honesty and integrity

Our Priorities• Faith• Family• Academics• Athletics

What we expect • To be totally honest• To buy in to our core values• To be the best student you can be• To practice and play to the best of your ability

What we expect • To represent yourself, your family and our school with class• To communicate with your coaches

What you can expect • To be totally honest with you• To communicate with you about your status on our team and what you can do to improve• To take care of you physically

What you can expect • We will work hard to make sure you are prepared to win• To be loyal to you in all areas• To treat you with respect and dignity• To do everything we can to make MacArthur the best place to play in the state!

Team Objectives • Four Teams• Varsity• Junior Varsity • Freshmen A/B

Team Objectives • Freshmen• All players will play as equal as possible• Players are divided on ability level and physical development• Primary objective is to introduce players to our system

Team Objectives • Junior Varsity• Work hard to get all players in• Prepare players for Varsity

Team Objectives • Varsity• Playing time is not guaranteed• Primary focus is to win • We will always seek to find role players to help us• Play as many people as we can

Choosing Starters • We have no set depth chart• Players can earn playing time in practice• We evaluate our players each week• We put players in positions to help us this season and in the future

Choosing Starters • Criteria we use• Trust and commitment• Work ethic• Knowledge of assignment• Hitting and mental toughness

Choosing Starters • We believe all these qualities should be possessed by our players• The final criteria then is talent• Players can always speak to their position coaches for clarification

Parent Conferences • We ask that you respect our chain of command• Player speaks to position coach• Player and position coach meet with head coach• Parent speaks to position coach

Parent Conferences • Parent, athlete, position coach and head coach conference• Conversation will be only about your child and how they can improve

Practice expectations • Varsity / JV will practice from 4:25 – 6:00 Monday – Wed• Varsity team meeting Thursday 4:15 – 5:00• JV Game Day

Practice expectations • Freshmen will practice until 4:45 Monday – Wednesday• Thursday is game day

Practice expectations • If you are going to miss we expect a call from the player• Academic related issues need to be cleared with coach in advance

Training Room • If an injury occurs we ask that you work with our trainers• This helps us track and manage the injury and the recovery

Helpful Information • NEISD Athletics Website• Gobrahmas.com• THSCA• Recruiting webinar that answers many questions about college athletics and preparations needed