BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOLBUCKS FOOTBALL

“ARE YOU WILLING TO DO WHAT IT TAKES TO BE..110% BUCK”

Parent InformationDear Parents,

It is a privilege to have your sons in our football program at Buckhorn High School. Our football players have made a great commitment to this school and community to be a part of something very special. We are looking forward to 2011 being an exciting year of BUCKHORN HIGH SCHOOL BUCKSFOOTBALL.

We have put together a packet of material that we hope is helpful to you this year. The information enclosed includes summer workout schedule, tentative practice schedules, 2012 game schedule, NCAA academic requirements, player information sheets, discipline requirements/expectations, team picture dates, and other important information.

The safety and welfare of your sons are our concern; therefore, your sons will be equipped with the very best equipment. Our coaches have many years of experience in dealing with football related injuries and we have certified athletic trainers employed through SportsMed. Our team physicians include Dr. Janson, Dr. Franklin, and Marco Cazzavillan.

Football has and always will stand for COMMITMENT, CHARACTER, DEDICATION, DETERMINATION, and PRIDE. We expect our players to be at school and practice, and be on time. We will not tolerate bad behavior in the classroom and community. Academic achievement is very important to us and we expect our football players to do their very best in the classroom.

Playing football is not easy. We believe it exemplifies some characteristics that will help your sons become better people in the future. This is our goal as football coaches at Buckhorn High School. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your son’s life.

Sincerely

BHS Football Staff

Chris Hancock, Head Football Coach

BHS Football Vision• As a program, we understand the need to win games. We believe that the

true success of a program cannot solely be judged by what happens on Friday nights. In no way would we minimize the reality that winning games matters.

• We are a firm believer that what happens Monday through Thursday will have a greater impact on the lives of our players.

• It is during this time that our players are learning important life lessons. Lessons such as promptness, accountability, reliability, and gaining trust in others through hard work are incredibly important.

• Learning that their actions have a ripple effect on those around them and that the choices they make do not affect just them, that each of their decisions and actions limit or enhance the success of those around them.

2012 Buckhorn High School BucksFootball Schedule

(School Colors: Navy, Gold, and White)DATE OPPONENT HOME OR AWAY

Aug. 24 Madison County (Jamboree) HOME

Aug. 31 SCOTTSBORO (SENIOR NIGHT) HOME

Sept. 7 *Florence HOME

Sept. 14 *AUSTIN AWAY

Sept. 21 *JAMES CLEMENS AWAY

Sept. 28 MT. BROOK HOME

Oct. 5 *SPARKMAN(*HOMECOMING*) HOME

Oct. 12 *DECATUR AWAY

Oct. 19 *BOB JONES AWAY

Oct. 26 *HAZEL GREEN AWAY

Oct. 28 GARDENDALE AWAY

Nov. 2 Playoffs TBD

SEPT. 17 AUSTIN AWAY(6:30PM)

JV SCHEDULE

OCT. 1 RUSSELLVILLE AWAY(6:30PM)

Oct. 8 SPARKMAN AWAY(6:30PM)

Oct. 15 DECATUR HOME(6:30PM)

Oct. 22 BOB JONES HOME(6:30PM)

Oct. 29 HAZEL GREEN HOME(6:30PM)

9th GRADE SCHEDULEAUG. 23 MADISON COUNTY AWAY (5:00PM) SEPT. 4 RUSSELLVILLE HOME(6:30PM)SEPT. 10 FLORENCE AWAY(5:00PM)SEPT. 17 AUSTIN HOME(5:00PM)OCT. 8 SPARKMAN AWAY(5:00PM)OCT. 15 DECATUR HOME(5:00PM)OCT. 22 BOB JONES HOME(5:00PM)OCT. 29 HAZEL GREEN HOME(5:00PM)

BUCKHORN HIGH FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

• Chris Hancock, Head Football Coach• Nathan Powell, Offensive Coordinator• Tony Bonds, Offensive Line• Durrell Fuqua, Defensive Back• Dobye Willis, QBs• Kevin Weeks, Wide Receivers• Patrick Harris, Linebackers• Maurice Shingleton Sr. Defensive Line• Al Rauls, Head Freshmen Coach• Jacob Hembree, Assistant Coach/Defense• Scotty Marona, Assistant Coach/Offensive • Ronnie Mullins, 9th Grade Coach• Eric Morris, 9th Grade Coach

Player Expectations PROFESSION VS PASSION

This is what we do. It is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week profession. We do it because we see value in what we teach and how it relates to our young people. This is not a pastime or a hobby for us. We are not in coaching for money, but rather for the love of our players and the love of the game.

ACADEMICS

We insist our athletes put their best effort in the classroom. If one of our athletes is struggling in a class or classes, he will have the opportunity to go into a study hall or be tutored. Excellence in academics will be recognized.

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS• Expect players to be at practice on time• Expect players to keep the field house clean• Expect players to respect all administrators, teachers, and coaches• Expect players to respect their teammates• Expect players to represent Buckhorn High School in the community• Expect players to have integrity and do what is right• Expect players to be positive • Expect players to enjoy and have fun playing this game.

PLAYER INSTRUCTION

CONFERENCES Please contact Coach Hancock if necessary to discuss the mental and/or physical well being

of your son. DO NOT contact an assistant coach. ANY DISCUSSION OF YOUR SON”S PLAYING TIME AND OR POSITION WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

FILM Our film study practices are important and limited to team members only. OBSERVING PRACTICE If you observe practice, please do so outside of the fence or in the stands.ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS If your son is sick please call and let us know. It is important that we know the status of your

son’s health. We want to know about his well being as well as being able to plan practice and alert other team members of sickness that may be contagious. Please call 256-683-6204 or our Trainer Marco Cazzavillan at 256-348-5761 for sports injuries.

HOLIDAYS(FALL BREAK!!) We practice on holidays, varsity football players will report for practice on a specified time.

We do not recognize fall holidays as days off. Players will not be excused from practice during these days. This is what we have to do to run our program.

SAFETY • Safety Rules and Requirements > Techniques * Blocking, Tackling, Water, Nutrition, Supplements > Insurance The Alabama High School Athletic Association purchases for each person listed on the school’s eligibility list a

catastrophic insurance policy which has a $10,000 deductible.

It is the responsibility of the parent to provide the proper paperwork as it is related to your coverage and the supplemental coverage. This policy provides coverage while participating in or attending activities organized, sponsored, and supervised by the school.Buckhorn High School is not responsible for bills that are related to athletic injuries.

* PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THEREFORE, WE WILL ABIDE BY ALL WRITTEN RULES REGARDING BEHAVIOR AND SAFETY.

INSURANCE It is the responsibility of the parent to provide proper paperwork as it relates to your coverage and the

supplemental coverage. Buckhorn High School is not responsible for bills that are related to athletic injuries.TRANSPORTATION Transportation to and from games is provided by way of Madison County School bus or a chartered bus.

PROPER EQUPMENTHELMETS Our players wear the same helmets worn by the colleges and professionals ($150-$200).

Helmets must be reconditioned, re-certified, and sanitized yearly.PADS Shoulder pads are the same worn by college and professionals. ($185-$350) Hips, thigh, knee pads. ($30) Mouthpieces are mandatory. The importance of the mouthpiece is to reduce concussions

and protect teeth.ATHLETIC SUPPORTERS These should be worn for conditioning, lifting, and participation. NO boxer shorts at practice.

These are not required, but they are recommended.FOOTWEAR Game socks provided by the coaching staff. Everyone wears the same kind for games.EQUIPMENT COSTS (estimation) Helmets – $150 to $200, Shoulder Pads - $185 to $350, Pads - $60, Shoes $50 to $65, Cloth Goods $370 to $400 It cost roughly $800 to outfit your sons. CLOTH GOODS Varsity Players will earn through their spirit packs, sweats, gloves and shoes through their

fundraising efforts. We provide all practice and game clothing and equipment for all players.

Buckhorn Football Accountability Program As a member of the Buckhorn High School football program, we will be providing several fundraising opportunities for your student athlete to raise money for his accountability. Each student player will have a new account setup for the 2012 calendar year. This year we will be offering several ways to allot money into the player’s account. Each time a fundraiser opportunity arises, the player will be responsible for participating to increase his account. Each player will be Responsible for raising $500.00. Once he has raised his amount, he will not have to participate in anymore fundraisers for the remaining of the year. These fundraising opportunities are fit for you to help build a championship program. These options give you the chance to build accountability, pride and team building skills. This money that each student-athlete raises will go toward several program and individual needs. Below are a list of things that the money will be used for:

LIST OF ITEMS THAT THE MONEY WILL GO TOWARDS- Player Spirit Packs(Shorts, Shirts, Sweats, Sweat pants)- Player Pre-Game Meal Miscellaneous- Player Equipment Upgrades(Helmets, Shoulder Pads, etc..)- Player Camps(7 on 7, Team Camp, etc..)- Player Performance Upgrades(Weightroom, Speed Equipment)

Fundraiser Opportunities - Chicken Plate Dinner Tickets- Lift-a-thon- Buck Cards- Great American Opportunities- Boston Butt Sales- Golf Tourneys- 20/20 Program

Notes: If there are any financial burdens that would cause a hardship for your family to incur, you will need to discuss your situation with Coach Hancock(256-683-6204). There are arrangements that can be made for you on an individual basis.

Accountability & Fundraising?

Wish Lists• Jugs Machine• Weight Racks for rubber

weights in the weight room• Upgrade speed equipment• New white game jerseys

Capital Projects• Fence Banner• Home Side Bleacher fixes• Press Box Pictures• Future Bathrooms on North

End of Stadium• Practice Gear building

underneath practice tower• Concrete areas and shoe

racks for players behind field house

SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE• Pre-season – Practices run from 3:30 to 6:30 Monday through

Friday• In Season – Practices run from 3:30 to 6:00 Monday and

Tuesday (Mondays usually run shorter due to JV games once the season start)

• In Season – Wednesday- Practice will run 3:30 to 5:00. Team Chaplain and coaches character/leadership classes will resume from summer training.

• Freshmen practice: 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Freshmen practice will be located on the backside of campus where they and the varsity will be practicing. The Freshmen team will play a separate game schedule and all games will be played on Monday nights.

Saturdays and Sundays

• Saturday is rest day!• Sunday: Players will report to the field house

at 2:00pm. They will workout and watch film. They will be done approximately 3:30pm. This is important!

Camps

• There are a variety of 1-day camps that allows your son to get extra work. We encourage your son to go to camps; however, we don’t encourage replacing them with the TEAM workouts that go on during the summer at Buckhorn.

• We encourage our upcoming seniors to attend the weekend 1-day mini-camps to help with future exposure for the recruiting process

WHAT YOU NEED FOR COLLEGE!!• Transcript Release Form (Yellow form) to Guidance Office• ACT scores released to school• NCAA Clearinghouse (Senior year..do it by Christmas)..If you want to play at next level.• Videos out to prospective schools.(Films and information cards are being filled out and

created through our digital editing software in the fieldhouse). Players are allowed to bring in DVDs purchased by them and have games copied to them. With the modern technology today, our students are allowed to take those films and create YouTube videos and give the coaches the link to them so we can use that on the main football page.

NCAA Eligibility Website and Information• Register and update information for the eligibility center.• Link to an information and resource page for prospective student-athletes and parents.• Online version of the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.• Core-course listings for high schools.• https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/general/index_general.html

TIPS FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR THE NEXT LEVEL

• Beef up Your Academics• Get Cleared  • Sell Yourself•  Respond Promptly•  Make A Video•  If All Else Fails—Walk-On•  Think It Through

How can you get involved?

Officer StaffBooster Club President:

Senior Vice-President:

Treasurer:

Secretary:

Junior Class Representative

Sophomore Class Representative

Freshmen Class Representative

7th and 8th Grade Representatives (2):

Future Bucks Coordinator

Facilities Coordinator(10th Grade & 11th Grade Parent)

Media Coordinator(webpage, etc..)

 

Support Staff OpportunitiesParking Coordinator

Season Pass Coordinator

Field Prep Coordinator: (Flags, Run-Thru (Setup and Take down), Pressbox Setup)

Chain Gang Coordinator

Kickoff Dinner Coordinator

Buck Mom Support Team Coordinator

Fundraiser Coordinator(Program Ads, Buck Cards, Signs, etc..)

Homecoming Game(Dinner, Dance, and other Events)

Senior Night Coordinator

End of Season Banquet

 

Parent Involvement OpportunitiesGrade Classification Breakdown

Parking (9th Grade Parents)

Chain Gang: (11th Grade)

Buck Moms(9th-12th)

Pre-Game Meal(9th-12th)