Woodstown FootballParent Meeting June 13, 2018

2017 Coaching Staff

John Adams (QB/DL)

Steve Ordog (OL/DE)

Zach Garren (RB/LB)

Reggie Teemer (WR/DB)

Joe Ruggeri (Freshman)

Frank CostelloRich SenorJake CustisDon Dunner Mike Wichart Dillon HillBrandon BedilionDan Valentine

All Items discussed in this power point can be found on

the following link.

www.woodstown.org/page/1531

For Up to Date Information

Twitter:@Woodstown_FB

Remind 101: Jr. Varsity/Varsity: Text @whs-fb to 81010

Freshman: Text @dea686 to 81010

Our Mission

The mission of our program is to create well-rounded student athletes that will be champions on the field, in the classroom, and in life.

Our Expectations

• Be the best you can be ACADEMICALLY at all times.• Be the best you can be ATHLETICALLY at

all times.• Be the best PERSON you can possibly be. • Be totally COMMITTED and loyal to the

philosophies and goals of our program.• Uphold the PRIDE and TRADITION of being

a Woodstown High School Football player.

Player/Parent Handbook

• Please read over our program’s guidelines and philosophies and return the sign-off page to Coach Adams by August 13th. (First day of camp) • Players that fail to hand in the sign-off sheet will not be permitted to practice until it is handed in.• Handbook can be found on our site at www.woodstown.org/page/1531

3 Levels of Play

Freshman

Junior Varsity

Varsity

Placement of Players

Freshman & JV: The purpose of the freshman and JV teams are to continue to develop players for future varsity play. Players have different skill levels, attitudes, and levels of commitment, and these factors will be considered in earning playing time. Playing time is not guaranteed it is EARNED.

Placement of Players

Varsity: Our varsity team is for our most elite athletes. The best players will play as long as they have a TEAM FIRST attitude and hold true to the philosophies of our program. Playing time is not guaranteed and does not depend on grade level. Everyone has the chance to make the varsity team and the best of the best will see playing time.

Captains Eligibility

At the beginning of camp we will have the players vote for captains. To be considered a captain players must meet the following criteria.

• Follow every guideline in the player handbook.• Have no disciplinary problems in school.• Grades must be up to par in every class. 2.5 GPA or Higher.• Must make at least 90% of the offseason workouts. • Be considered a leader by their peers and the coaching

staff.Once captains are assigned they must understand that at anytime they are not following the guidelines in this handbook they may be dismissed from all captain responsibilities.

Football Practice Schedules

• Visit www.woodstown.org/page/1531 for all complete schedules

• Game Days • Freshman: Thursdays • Junior Varsity: Mondays • Varsity: Friday/Saturday

Summer Practices

• Mini Camp for all 10th to 12th graders on June 12, 13, and 14th from 3-5pm. • We will practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

starting June 26th. • Blackout Week July 2nd to the 6th NO PRACTICE• Workouts will START at 7AM and conclude at 10AM• Players are to be dropped in the back of the building

and enter through the MPR. • 80% Rule-factored in all offseason/summer

Summer Practices Cont’d

• Attendance will be taken• Players that cannot make a practice are to

communicate it with the head coach prior to the missed practice.

• Please keep in mind that attendance determines playing time and spot on team

• Vacations-Please take prior to August 13th and communicate the dates with me through e-mail so we know where your son is.

Summer Team Invitational

• Will be held ar Kingsway July 25th and 26th

• Cost $75 prior to June 15th and after it increases to $90• Need to register are www.hendrickscamps.com• College coaches run the camp• One of 8 teams invited to particiapate• Team installs with help of College Coaches! • Players get evaluated by local recruiters

Register Online

• This is new this year for football (winter and spring sports did it last year)• You must sign your player up online as well as complete the physical paperwork• There are instruction sheets for this if you would like to pick one up at the end of the meeting

Physicals

• Physical packets on located on our football website please visit www.woodstown.org/page/1531 to print out a packet• Due Date is no later than August 1st

§ Hand into nurse § Coaches cannot collect them!

• If physical on file in nurse’s office is good through the football season the player must hand in the update forms which are also found on our website

Camp Starts August 13th

• Attendance is MANDATORY• During camp all players are to arrive 10 minutes prior

to practice time listed on schedule • We will be holding double sessions and players will stay

between sessions.• Pack a lunch • Change of clothes/Items to shower

• Impact testing: Completed first week of camp • Freshman/Juniors & All New Players

Locker Room

• Lockers are NOT assigned during summer months. • Once August camp begins players will be

assigned a locker and are asked to bring a combination lock• Players should make sure their things are

locked up at all times• Coaching staff is not responsible for ANY items

that go missing

Gear Provided

• Helmet • Mouthpiece• Shoulder Pads/Leg Pads• Practice Jersey/Pant• Game Jersey/Pant • Short/T-Shirt• Game Socks

Gear Needed

• Cleats-Black, White, Orange, Blue • Long Sleeve Compression Shirt (Optional) –

White • Compression Pants (Optional)-White • Compression Sleeves (Optional)-White• Gloves (Optional)-Black, White, Orange, Blue

Fundraising

Discount Cards: ($20 dollars/card) • Handed out August 13th after practice • Blitz Thursday August 23th 3pm-6pm• Each player is expected to sell 20 cards Snap-Raise • Players need email address of friends and

relatives• Share the links on social media• Runs for 4 weeks

Fundraising Continued

• Game Day Programs• Ads: Due August 24th

• Selling Programs at home games• Concession Stand • Need parents to help out in it during games• Need donations for each home game (Soda,

Gatorade, Chips, Pretzels, etc.)

Where is fundraising used??

• Hudl-online film platform for players• JV/Freshman Pizza Party at end of season

• End of season awards

• 1000 and 1200 club t-shirts

• Team Packs-Shirt and Shorts for each player on the team

• Banquet dinners/luncheons for our players being honored• Equipment that is needed and not provided by the school

• Senior Jerseys

• Weight Room Upgrades

RecruitingKnow what is out there and where you fit!

• Division IA– Top players in country/state • Division IAA - Top players in region/state • Division II/NAIA– Top players in state/S. Jersey • Division III – Top players in S. Jersey/Conference • Junior College – (JUCO) Players that do not meet

NCAA eligibility centers requirements but have the athletic ability to play somewhere between Division I and II.

RecruitingHow to get noticed

• Make sure grades are up to NCAA standards• Create highlight film- HUDL• Attend Summer Camps • College Camps, College Camps, College

Camps

• Earn the Coach’s Recommendation

RecruitingWhat I will do as your coach:

• SEND OUT PROSPECT INFORMATION• SEND OUT HIGHLIGHTS AND FILM• CONTACT COACHES (For those that hold true to the philosophies of our program) •MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE TO MEET WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS

RecruitingWhat I need you to do by end of Junior Year :

• LOG ON TO THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER - $FEE • KNOW THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Division IA, IAA: Sliding Scale • Division II: change to a sliding scale similar to Div. I

in this year• SIGN UP FOR THE SAT AND ACT

- Take each multiple times - Need to take both before end of junior year

RecruitingAcademic Requirements

DIVISION IA, IAA, II16 Core Courses Rule:

• 4years of English.• 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).• 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by

high school). • 1 year of additional english, mathematics or natural/physical

science.• 2 years of social science. • 4 years of additional courses (from any area above or foreign

language).

Sliding Scale for Division 1/1AA/2

RecruitingAcademic Requirements

Division III• Academic standards differ from school to

school • Academic scholarships • No athletic scholarships

Recruiting

• Please keep in mind that only a handful of players will be “Scholarship” players• Please be realistic with your goals/ability • Pick a school you would be happy at if football

was no longer an option• Understand that the college coaches are the one

that make the decision whether or not your son can play at their school/level

Where do you fit Physically?

Where do you fit Physically?

Our 2017 Concerns

• Behavior outside of football-Dressing for Phys. Ed, FTCA’s, Tardiness (no AM detentions next year)• Parent Behavior-game day, locker room, etc.• Contacting the coaches-Who, When, How????• Meeting with coaches-Your son will be

present!• “Don’t tell Johnny I am talking to you, but…”

• Freshman Commitment • Studying Hudl

ABOVE THE LINE (JV/V)

• Players name will all start out below the line and as they prove to us that they are holding true to all of our standards their name will move ABOVE THE LINE!• ABOVE THE LINE dresses for Varsity Games• Once you are above you can be moved back

down if you are not holding true to our Mission and Expectations

Be a PROGRAM Parent Not a PROBLEM Parent

Meeting in Review • Physicals and online registration: Complete by August

1st (Physicals turned into Nurse)• Player/Parent Handbook Sign-Off Page: August 13th. • Mini Camp June 12, 13, & 14nd (10th-12th graders) • Summer workouts start June 26th @ 7AM (all players) • Camp starts August 13th (all players) • Schedule, handbook, and extra forms on website!

• www.woodstown.org/page/1531

• Parents we need your help selling program Ads and donating to and/or working the concession stand! We will be sending out emails over the summer.