ola high school football parent information meeting thursday march 20, 2014
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OLA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGTHURSDAY MARCH 20, 2014
• I want to help develop our young men to be better husbands, fathers and citizens
• I believe we can build Ola High School into a championship caliber football program while doing what is in the best interest of our players
• There are many valuable life lessons that all players can learn from the game of football
• I was not a very motivated student in high school, but was fortunate to have a head football coach that cared about me and made a difference in my life. Without him, I would not be here today. I want to be that person for our players
• I was the first person in my family to attend and graduate college – If I can do it so can all of our players
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
• Develop Complete Student-Athletes On and Off The Field!
• Develop Young Men Into Great Husbands, Fathers and Citizens!
• Develop The Total Team Mentality That Displays Selflessness And That Cares For One Another!
• Have Demanding High Expectations For Effort, Attitude and Performance On and Off The Field!
• Have A Program That is Involved In The Community And Builds Relationships!
• Take Care Of The “Little Things” – Be A Detailed Program!
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
1st Class
Family Atmosphere
Total Team Concept…We NOT Me!
Be a Program…Not Just A Team!
Student-Athlete Development
Out Work and Out Prepare Opponents
Play Hard, Play Together….One Team..One Family
Don’t Let The Guy Beside You Down!
THE PILLARS OF THE PROGRAM
• Develop A Total Year Round Program That Will Benefit Everyone Involved
• Be A Part Of The 1st Winning Season, 1st Playoff Appearance, 1st Playoff Win, 1st Region Championship
• Build A Consistently Competitive Team Within The Program
• Build The Best Football Program In Henry County And Our Region
• Build a Championship Caliber Program at Ola High School
PROGRAM VISION
1. Get Everyone to Believe!
2. The Weight Room Is The Foundation!
3. Develop Pride!
4. Learn To Compete Within The Program First!
5. Develop Leadership!
6. Develop Team Chemistry!
7. Develop Character!
8. Develop And Build a Great Coaching Staff!
9. Be Physical And Be In Outstanding Physical Condition!
10. Adjust Your Schemes To The Strengths Of Your Players!
11. Do Something Different Than Your Opponents!
12. Run The Ball And Stop The Run!
13. Be Spectacular On Special Teams!
14. Develop A Ola Football Brand And Tradition!
KEYS TO BUILDING THE PROGRAM
Real Men Read Program At Elementary School- Read Across America Day
Middle School Mentor Day
Sunshine League Participation and Support
Henry Hurricanes Wheel Chair Football Support
Ola Mighty Mustangs Support
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Regular Booster Club Meetings
12th man Dinners
Spring Covered Dish
Fall Kickoff Dinner And Player Introductions
Football Moms 101 / Moms Club
Football Dads 201 / Dads Club
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Tie Tuesday
Character Education Program
Leadership Council
Senior Leadership Training
Off-Season Goal Setting
Weekly Devotions
CHARACTER ED / LEADERSHIP
Faculty Sponsors
Teacher of the Week
Pre-Planning Textbook Distribution
FACULTY INVOLVEMENT
Weekly Grade Reports
Position Coaches Connection With Players
Study Hall / Tutor Sessions
Study Buddy Program
Weekly Stickers on Helmet For Good Grades & Behavior
Parent Communication About Academic Performance
ACADEMIC PLAN
Community Business Sponsors
Booster Club Memberships
Taste of McDonough
Lift-A-Thon
Two Way Family And Friends Letters
Mustang Discount Coupon Sales
Golf Tournament
Christmas Tree Sales
Pine Straw Sales
Mr. Ola
FUND-RAISING
Coaching Clinics For Youth Coaches
Youth Camps
Youth Practice / Game Attendance By Players & Coaches
Youth & Middle School Game Recognition
Open Door Policy For Youth Program
YOUTH PROGRAM
The Weight Room Is The Foundation Of Our Success!
Area Weight Meet Competition
Speed Training
Agility / Mat Drills
Sandbag Training
Team Competition Days
Lifter Of The Week
Testing, Tracking And Accountability
7 on 7 Competitions
Team Camp
OFF-SEASON PROGRAM
Junior and Senior Hudl Highlights By Position Coach and Players
Conduct Parent / Player Information Meetings (Spring/ Fall)
Email Blasts of Hudl Highlights
Attend and Market Players At Recruiting Fairs
Follow Up Phone Calls To College Contacts
COLLEGE RECRUITING
• Offense – 2 Back Multiple Pro That Can Adapt To Our Players Strengths Year to Year – Do Something Different Than Our Opponents!
• Defense – 4 Man Front – Be Physical and Gap Sound – Play Smart, Physical and Fundamental Football – Be Able To Adapt To Multiple Offensive Schemes Without Changing Our Plan
• Special Teams – We Can Win Games On Special Teams – I Believe A lot Of High School Football Games Can Be Won By Changing Momentum, Creating Excitement and Winning Field Position BY BEING GREAT ON SPECIAL TEAMS!
SCHEMES
• All current staff have been offered a place on the staff – Exact positions have yet to be determined
• I am currently talking /interviewing coaches to add to our staff
• We are looking to add a few defensive assistants as well as increase our 9th grade staff size
STAFF UPDATE
Sunday Speed Training – 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Starts this Sunday!
Monday April 14th – 7pm College Recruiting Information Meeting
Thursday April 17th – 7pm 1st Booster Club Meeting – Need at least 1 parent in attendance
Thursday April 24th – Ola HS Sports Physicals- 3:45pm
April 28th-30th By Class- Spring Football Equipment Issue
Thursday May 1st -Spring Player Team Meeting and Family Covered Dish
Monday May 5- Friday May 16th – Spring Football Practice
Summer Calendar – TBA – Begins Monday June 2nd – 8am-11:30pm (M-Th)
UPCOMING DATES
I am looking for the following positions to be a part of a team to build Ola Football into the best it can be. Anyone interested in the following Ola Touchdown Club Executive Board positions please email me directly at [email protected]
• President• Vice President – Operations• Vice President – Financials • Secretary • Treasurer• Middle School / Youth League Liaison
TOUCHDOWN CLUB POSITIONS
• Fill Out A Player And Parent Info Sheet • Pick Up An Information Sheet With Board Application Information
And Important Upcoming Dates• Have Your Son Sign Up For Weight Training (10th-12th) For Next Year• Form Executive Board And Board Of Directors- I Need Your Help!• Develop A Budget, Touchdown Club Membership Plan and
Fundraising Plan• I Need All Parents Involved – If We Want To Be GREAT – WE NEED
EVERYBODY!• Full Commitment By Everyone Involved! • Sunday Speed Training – 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Players Meet In The
Gym • Thank You For Your Time – I Appreciate Everyone For Attending
CLOSING