Offensive Philosophy
Our team will be focused, determined, and hard
working.
•
We will
not take hits, but we will gladly give them!
• We will
not be passive, but highly aggressive!
• We will
not back down from a challenge, but we will step up to any
challenge!
•
We will
not accept laziness, but we will practice and play with
diligence!
•
We will
not complain if things go wrong, but we will pull together
and get ourselves over, under, around, or through any
obstacle that stands in our way!
• We can
and We will!
Together We Will Succeed!
Domination and winning doesn’t just happen by chance.
Winning is habit. One of the greatest college football
coaches ever, Joe Paterno (Penn St.) said “The will
to win is important, but the will to prepare is
vital”. Preparation precedes Performance.
Winning is a culture, a way of life, a daily discipline.
Not a Friday night thing...but a daily routine of giving
all you have to be the
best you can be. We don’t want you to be just better
than the next guy, or just better than what this town has
to offer, not even
better than anyone in the area...we want you to be the best
athlete you can possibly be.
• We need
players who will sacrifice (that means it won’t be
easy)!
•
We need
players who will give all they have (and then give
more)!
•
We need
players who will never give up (especially when it gets
tough)!
•
We need
players who have A Commitment to Excellence!
Philosophy
Our offensive philosophy is simple...Whip the man in front
of you...and then go looking for more!
Statistics show that at the high school level, 90 % of
teams that win out rush their opponent. This means that our
goal must be to rush the football effectively and
consistently.
The perfect offense is one that gains 3.5 yards per
attempt. If this occurs, then a first down is achieved
every three plays. If you will think and work for “3
yards” every play, then the big plays will happen.
Our motto for the offense is to “Drive for
Five”!
Football Values
Hard
Work
When you
get tired, we as coaches will make you do more. We will not
let you stop. That’s not fair to you or the team. We
will push you harder and farther than you think you can
go...and you must be prepared to keep going. Don’t
look for a way out. Look for a way in. You can do it!
Discipline
Be on
time. Be prepared. Don’t talk back. Yes, Sir. No,
Sir. What else can I do? Control your tongue. Control your
attitude. Sprint to and from stations. Pay attention.
Don’t talk when coaches are talking. Always be at
practice. Always. If you’re late, or you miss, you
ask the coaches what you need to do. Take care of your
classes. Take care of your family. Avoid bad situations and
the wrong kind of people. If you see other players doing
the wrong things, put a stop to it and handle it in a
mature way. This is your team and your season. You get out
of it what you put in. Do extra. Go above and beyond. Be
where you’re supposed to be when you’re
supposed to be there. Do what you’re supposed to do
when you’re supposed to do it and how you’re
supposed to do it.
Enthusiasm
Nothing
great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Excitement.
Anticipation. It all comes down to who wants it the
most...everyday. Have fun. Clap. Cheer for your teammates.
Make it fun.
System
We are a multiple I Formation Offense. The system is
simple, but can become complex without understanding the
rules and terminology. The running game is based upon a
system using key words to trigger certain blocking schemes
or plays.
Huddle
The huddle is 7 yards from the line of scrimmage.
The QB is the coach on the field. There is no talking in the huddle except for the QB. No griping, complaining, or badmouthing ever. You will be brought out of the game for this. You do your job, and everyone else will do their job.
The huddle alignment is situated as following:
TB.FB
X...........Z
LT..........RT
LB..........RG
C...........X
QB
Ball
The
formation and play are called once. The count is called
twice. *When the Quarterback says “Heads,” all
eyes are on him, and all talking stops.
Example: “HEADS” Pro Right Dive Right on one,
on one READY BREAK! • Team
sprints to the line is ready to go before the QB ever
starts the cadence.
ON FIRST SOUND........GO
ON ONE.......................DOWN – SET – GO!
ON THREE...................DOWN – SET –
GO– GO– GO
Study the offense. Know it forwards, backwards, inside, and
out. Your ability to master this offense could make or
break your playing time!
OFFENSIVE GOALS
WIN
THE GAME (Score
one more points than our opponent)
1. Score 30+ points
2. 300+ total yards of offense
3. No turnovers
4. 15+ first downs
5. 25 yards or fewer in penalties
6. No sacks
7. Score after a turnover
8. 6 EXPLOSIVES (Run 16+/ Pass 20+)
9. 60% completion
10. Score every time inside 20 (Red Zone)
11. Two 12 play drives
12. After a major penalty, get a first down
13. 1 1⁄2 knockdowns per play
14. Team above self – 100% of time 
May-Day Offense
This is our no huddle offense. We will use it as a hurry up
offense. We will also use it as a way to keep it our
opponent from making substitutions and changing up their
defense.
• At the
end of a play the quarterback checks with the coaches on
the sideline for a formation hand signal.
• The QB
yells the formation
• Then the
QB yells out the play and hand signals to backs and
receivers.
• The ball
is snapped on first sound after audible.
Offensive
Line Objectives & Philosophy
I.
Offensive Line Objectives (Individual)
**1. Work hard before the season! Work hard during the
season! Miss fewer than three practices during the season.
**2. Know blocking schemes for every play against every
front as well as every audible.
**3. Get some recognition on the all-league and all-state
teams.
**4. Record ten or more knockdowns in each competition
**5. No mental errors in competition
**6. Allow no QB sacks throughout the season
II. Offensive Line Objectives (Unit)
**1. Get in playoffs and advance toward the state championship!
**2. Record forty or more knockdowns per competition
**3. Average 4 or more yards per rush attempt
**4. Surrender 1 sack or less per competition
**5. Be physically dominant
**6. No penalties not effort related (attitude, mouthing off, etc.)
III. Offensive Line Philosophy
**1. Great mental attitude
**2. Individual, unit, and team pride
**3. Great leadership
**4. Great concentration
**5. Great discipline
**6. Great enthusiasm/passion
**7. Great effort
**8. Play with pain (but not injury)
**9. Team contribution
**10. Improve daily
**11. Be a great competitor
Team Vows
1. I will strive to be a complete player.
2. I am proud to be a Football Player.
3. When I walk on the field, I represent The team first, my
teammates, my family, and myself in that order.
4. When I take the field, I represent all of those who came
before me that have worn our colors, and all of those that
will come after me.
5. Now is my time in history, and I vow before I leave that
history will remember me as a champion.
Quarterback Objectives and Philosophy
I.
Quarterback Objectives
**1. Work hard before the season! Work hard during the
season! Miss fewer than three practices during the
season. 
**2. Know every play, every read, and every audible
**3. Get some recognition on the all-league and all-state
teams.
**4. Complete 60% of your passes
**5. Average fewer than 2 interceptions per 100 throws
**6. No mental errors in a ball game
**7. Make a big play when needed.
**1. Great mental attitude
**2. Individual and team pride
**3. Great Leadership
**4. Great Concentration
**5. Great intensity
**6. Great discipline
**7. Play with pain
**8. Great Enthusiasm
**9. Be solid on the goal line
**10. Make the big play happen (but don’t force it to happen)
**11. Team contribution in every game
**12. Improve everyday on the practice field
Running Back Goals
1. Work hard before the season! Work hard during the season! Miss fewer than three practices during the season.
2. Know every play, every read, and every audible
3. Get some recognition on the all-league and all-state teams.
4. Rush for 1,000 yards
5. 100% ball security
6. 100% on mental assignment (blocks, pass routes, etc.)
7. Make big plays
8. BECOME GREAT RUNNING BACKS WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE THE BALL.
Join our family
It is with great pride and responsibility that we are charged with making the case for DHS football. We are pleased to have the opportunity to convince young men and their parents of the many benefits and rewards derived from playing the game of football. It should be noted that this appeal is aimed towards the students and families within the Winston community
In 1905 coaches from the three most powerful schools in the country, academically as well as athletically, Yale, Princeton, and Harvard were summoned to the White House to defend their sport. At the time football was a violent game that had developed unchecked by its leadership the previous 20 years. Young men on college campuses across the country were using the game of football as an excuse for recklessness and untempered aggression. It was not
From that meeting the Big Three established the first of many codes of ethics coaches must follow. As it turns out Roosevelt was serious. He called Harvard head coach Bill Reid back to Washington a few weeks later to question him about the conduct of one of his players that was ejected from a game for fighting.
From the reality of President Roosevelt’s call to action football coaches across the country began to take heed. Since its origin, in 1922,
The AFCA remains the largest organization committed to the promotion and governance of the game. It’s 10,000 members combine to regulate, educate and promote the game of football among themselves and the world. Of the various branches of government in the AFCA, a committee currently made up of 11 men from across the country represents high school football. Several coaches on the Douglas High football staff play an active part in the AFCA and regard its rules and recommendations seriously.
Safety is always the biggest concern from parents who hesitate to allow their sons to play football. It is a valid reason and one that does not go unheard. However, it should be noted that there are recent studies that point to the fact that youth football is no more dangerous than any other activity. “ An April 2002 study by the Sports Medicine Center at the Mayo Clinic shows, among other things, that the risk of injury in youth football does not appear greater than other recreational or competitive sports.”
Secondly , our staff goes to great lengths to prevent injury at practices. We do this by teaching the physical elements of the game slowly. Bud Wilkenson, the longtime successful coach at the University of Oklahoma in the 1950’s addressed this issue, “The best way to teach tackling is very, very, very slowly over, and over, and over again.”
We teach elements of the game such as tackling and blocking the same way, slowly… over and over again. Let it never be said that that the Douglas High Football program ran a player off because of overly aggressive hitting drills. Players will learn to tackle and become aggressive when they are comfortable with the process. When a player realizes that he is in a safe position and can generate power from his body he will desire to become a great tackler and blocker. Coaches who yell and scream at young football players in order to develop aggressiveness have no place in our program.
It is the many intangible qualities that young men take from the game that make it worthwhile. Where else in our society can a young man be expected to pick
We admire and acknowledge the efforts and pursuits of the classroom. We are consistently monitoring the classroom progress and behavior of our athletes. However, we can think of no other academic arena other than the practice field where the young man can use his intellect, self-discipline and work ethic in a physical environment, which can manifest itself through accomplishing a common purpose.
One prepares for and takes an English test alone. His grade is kept in confidentiality between the teacher and his parents. The class as a whole does not rejoice or suffer the same fate as he. However, the football player receives instant feedback from his effort on every snap of the ball in every drill, every practice and every game. His coach is judged on the player’s performance and his teammates are the first to slap him on the back after his successes as well as those to suffer the most from his failures.
Teamwork is the essence of the game. None of us, as players or coaches, have a higher calling than to serve others. The success of the whole is dependent on the success of the individual. In what career or relationship do we not use the lessons of teamwork? What an outstanding way to compliment the some of the finest academic instruction in the state of Oregon.
We have attempted to illustrate the fundamental benefits of being associated with the game of football. If you are curious about our program we encourage you to come visit us one on one or to watch a practice. Ask your friends who have sons in our program what their experiences have been like. We are attempting to build one of the most respected football programs in the state and would like nothing more than for your family to join ours.
Often times when promoting our football program to student-athletes and their parents one of the comments I hear is that football is too dangerous of an activity. One of our primary objectives here at Douglas High is to create an environment that is as inclusive as possible. Meaning: we want all young men to experience the benefits of high school football.
The risk of injury is inherent to the sport of football, as it is in any activity. I have included some findings that may just surprise many of you. I have also included links to articles that attempt to educate parents and athletes about the true risk of injury involved in organized high school and youth football programs.
It is my hope that student-athletes and their parents recognize the values of high school football out-weighs the risks. As the Arabian proverb maintains, "Four things can never come back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and the neglected opportunity ."
How dangerous a sport?
By Bob Condotta and Sandy Ringer Seattle Times staff reporters
CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE
"It's probably safer than kids getting in a car and driving on the highway," said Dr. Frederick Mueller, who heads the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina.
Statistically, anyway, there's no comparison. According to numbers compiled by Mueller's center, the death rate for football players at the high-school level last year was 0.13 per 100,000 (there were no deaths last year in college football).
The death rate for male drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 years old, meanwhile, is 48.2 per 100,000, according to numbers published in 2001 by the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Safer Than You Think
A Statistical Analysis of Youth Football Players Aged 9-13 Years
An April 2002 study by the Sports Medicine Center at the Mayo Clinic shows, among other things, that "the risk of injury in youth football does not appear greater than other recreational or competitive sports."
While many studies have been done on football players in the past, most of them focus on the high school age or older. As outlined in the report, "the purpose of the project was to determine the risk of injury in youth football games." After receiving written consent from all of the parents, the researchers studied over 900 youth football players, ranging in age from 9-13, for an entire season.
The study concluded that "youth football injuries are uncommon. Most injuries are mild."
Direct fatalities per 100,000 high school participants (measured from the 1982-83 academic year through 2002-03):
Boys gymnastics 1.15 Boys lacrosse 0.48
Boys hockey 0.37 Football 0.31
Boys track 0.18 Boys soccer 0.11
Baseball 0.08 Boys wrestling 0.04
Boys basketball 0.02 Softball 0.02
Girls track 0.01
Source: The National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research
Our Philosophy of Teaching Tackling
We believe that football is a simple game with some complex additions. Simply put, football is a game of blocking and tackling interwoven with the intricacies of a chess match. Tackling, however, becomes the most important part of the game because that is where the greatest potential for injury occurs. Our job as a staff is to properly prepare the athletes so that when they
On the first day and sometimes even in a camp situation I will pair the players up (similar sizes) and circle them up around me. Quite probably the athletes will be without pads, but possibly will have a helmet. I will then take the time to go through the proper body position during a tackle.
I will talk to the athletes about head position during a tackle, emphasizing that they must see what they hit. The head must stay up. After talking a bit, I will yell "head!" They must respond with the word "Up!" I will say this several times. Then I will go to the eyes and talk about the necessity of them staying open and focused on a certain point on the ballcarrier.
After I have gone through everything with the players responding loudly to each prompt, we have one of the partners turn his back to the middle of the circle and we go through a three-step process to check form. Without pads we are limited, of course, but this is a great time to check every athletes stance and positioning.
Over the season I will just yell out a prompt and the team is expected to yell back the response. We could do this during a drill or in stretching or cals or even during a scrimmage. We will also use high school players to give this same presentation
After we are assured that every player has heard the "tackling seminar," we will go on to form tackling which covers head-on and angle tackling at 1/2 to 3/4 speed from short distances. We limit full-speed tackling drills until we know everyone has proper techniques. Our full-time drills are limited in number and length and they are very controlled.
We limit full-speed scrimmage situations because we know that many injuries occur during these sessions. I won't go into all of the studies on injuries here, but suffice to say we believe we can still be hitters on game night without getting beat to pieces during practices. We will be one of the hardest hitting teams in the FWL once again and we will not have to do it by
For more information on tackling, click on this link:
Keeping the Head Out of Football
Rules changes that eliminated the head as the initial contact point in blocking and tackling have significantly reduced head and neck injuries in the sport. We do our part to continue that trend by teaching correct techniques and emphasizing proper fundamentals at all times. That way, players can avoid catastrophic injury and we can avoid legal reprecussions. Keep the head out of football.
These are all points of emphasis for our staff
- Keep the head up.
- Discuss risk of injury.
- Limit head contact, but keep neck in a proper position.
- Explain how serious injuries can occur.
- Involve parents in early season meeting.
- Have a set plan for coaching safety.
- Clearly explain and demonstrate safe techniques.
- Provide best medical care possible.
- Monitor blocking and tackling techniques every day.
- Repeat drills which stress proper and safe techniques.
- Admonish and/or discipline users of unsafe techniques.
- Receive clearance by doctor for athlete to play following head trauma.
- Stress safety every day.
- Don't glorify head hunters.
- Support officials who penalize for illegal helmet contact.
- Don't praise or condone illegal helmet contact.
- Provide conditioning to strengthen neck muscles.
- Entire staff must be "tuned in" to safety program.
- Check helmet condition regularly.
- Remember that improper technique can cause spinal cord injuries.
- Helmet must fit properly.
- Be prepared for a catastrophic injury.
- The game doesn't need abusive contact.
- Player safety is your responsibility.
- It's a game -- not a job -- for the players.
This list comes from the interscholastic league webpage.
The Third Annual “Mower Mania”
for Douglas Football
When? Douglas vs North Bend on October 26
Where? DHS football field
Why? Raise funds and have fun
Who? Anyone who likes football, kids, food, prizes, or money
How? Buy a ticket and get ready for fun
Trojan fans,
Get ready for fun. How would you like to go to a barbecue, a great football game, and have a chance to win some great prizes as well as a $1200.00 check? Well all of that can be yours in the third annual “Mower Mania” fundraising event.
“Friends of Football” will be hosting the event and the formula is a good one- Good food + Consolation Prizes + Grand Prize + Trojan football = A Great Time. Be a part and join us on September 15 and “Go, Trojans.”
Two years ago Mary Jo McWhorter won a stereo, Carl Sykie won a TV and Janice Kiser of Monroe, Oregon made off with a $1200 check. WOW!!
For more information call 541-679-7416 or 541-643-0696
The Trojan football team is almost completely responsible for its own funding. Some of the needs are as follows:
• Helmets
• Shoulder pads
• Jerseys and pants
• Dummies and sled pads
• Safety equipment and field paints
“Mower Mania” What’s it all about?
What can I win?
Well, how about some great great prizes including a TV set, a stereo, and other great prizes. But don’t forget about the grand prize of $1200.00. Some lucky supporter will leave the game with a $1200.00 check.
Do I have to be present to win?
No, of course not, but wouldn’t it be great if you had the chance to watch your $1200.00 become reality and to race down to the 50 yard line to collect your winnings while everyone else applauds your victory sprint!
What about taxes?
Because of the size of the grand prize, we will have to do the proper paperwork for taxes. However, if you want to donate the money back into the program, you will get a $1200 deductible donation for $10.
How many tickets can I buy?
You can buy as many as you like, because every ticket you buy increases your chances to win. Who knows, it might be possible to win a prize and the cash if you have the right numbers.
What am I buying?
For your $10.00 ticket, you are buying a two foot stretch of a lane that is drawn around the DHS track. If the front of the mower lands in your two foot stretch when the mower runs out of gas, you are the winner. Result? A $1200 check. Wow!
Our Promise
Everyone who buys a ticket will have the same chance of winning. There is no strategy involved and no one picks a certain “place” on the track. So buy your ticket today, support Trojan football, and have a great time at the game.
Okay, here are the rules
• Step one
Buy a ticket from any Trojan football player or coach. You can also order them at www.fightingtrojans.com or at participating businesses (check out the website for those spots later in August).
• Step two
Keep your ticket stub in a safe place. Although we will have your name, it would be great to have your ticket, just in case we can’t make out your handwriting!
• Step three
If you can make it, please attend the Douglas-Myrtle Point game.
• Step four
Enjoy a pregame barbecue.
• Step five
Before the game and between the first and second quarters see if you win a great consolation prize (last year it was a TV and stereo). Then relax until halftime (hopefully you will be enjoying the game) and then sit back and watch a riding lawn mower circle the track, passing over your number several times on the way. When the mower runs out of gas and it is on your square, race down to get $1200.
Douglas High School
1381 NW Douglas Avenue
Winston, Or 97496
Phone: (541) 679-3001 (ext 220)
e-mail: rtaylor@jeffnet.org
http://fightingtrojans.com
Game Day Rules:
1. Students must attend school on the day of a game except for unavoidable circumstances such as doctor's appointments or school-related activities. Please do not take your son out of school for other reasons unless prior arrangements are made.
2. We need to provide transportation for in-county events. We appreciate parents help when we are putting together car pools, but we do need to keep some things in mind:
A. Please meet in a designated place and at a designated time. We should travel to the game as a group and arrive as a team normally does.
B. Students cannot get out of class earlier than the planned time. The coach or athletic director determines that time. Athletes miss quite a bit of school due to athletics, and we do not want them getting out earlier than necessary.
C. Students cannot drive to the games, even if accompanied by the parent. We would ask that no one under the age of 21 be a driver to an event unless he or she is approved in advance.
D. Practice safe driving habits. Do not drive faster than the speed limit and remember that your cargo is the most precious that can be carried.
E. When leaving the event, make sure that everyone who rode with you has a ride home. Anyone who rides home with a parent must sign out with a coach and the coach must personally meet the parent before he or she leaves.
F. If anyone wants to ride with someone other than his parent, he must get prior administrative permission.
3. Please allow your son to be part of the team. Do not try to contact your son during the game. Coaching from the stands can only hinder the type of sideline atmosphere we are trying to develop.
Game Time Behavior for fans (taken from the article "Sportsmanship is Our Responsibility")
1. I will be remember that young people play sports for THEIR enjoyment, not to just entertain me.
2. I will not have unrealistic expectations and will understand that doing one’s best is as important as winning. I understand that ridiculing an athlete for making a mistake is not acceptable behavior.
3. I will respect the official’s decisions and will encourage all participants and other fans to do the same.
4. I will respect and show appreciation for the coaches and understand that they have given their time to provide sport activities for our young people.
5. I will encourage athletes and coaches to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
6. I will show respect for my team’s opponents because I realize there would be no game without them.
7. I will not use bad language and will not harass athletes, coaches, officials or other spectators.
8. I will always show good sportsmanship since young people learn best by example.
An athlete's pledge
1. I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to.
2. I will play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
3. I will control my temper since fighting and disrespect can spoil the activity for everyone.
4. I will respect my opponents.
5. I will do my best to try to be a true team player.
6. I will remember that winning isn’t everything. Having fun, improving my skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.
7. I will acknowledge all good plays or performances by both my teammates and my opponents.
8. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions, show them respect and understand they have given their time to be with me.
Thoughts for Coaches (As coaches we try to keep these precepts.)
1. I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that young people have other interests and obligations. I will try to keep practices of reasonable length and will try to make all practices productive.
2. I will teach my athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents.
3. I will ensure that all athletes get equal instruction, support and opportunities. At the junior varsity level I believe strongly that all athletes should have opportunities. I was given opportunities by my own coaches when I was younger and I have always appreciated their efforts on my behalf. At the varsity level, skills play a more important role in the program.
4. I will not ridicule my athletes for making mistakes or performing poorly. I will remember that young people play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
5. I will remember that young people need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
6. I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the athletes’ ages and abilities.
7. I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.
Thoughts for parents- Communicating with your child
- Being a parent in this day and age has its own set of difficulties. Children face challenges that were not dreamed about even a few decades ago. A recent statistic showed that over 65% of young people that participate in athletics before the age of 12 will quit sports. The two reasons that are most cited are coaches and parents. Many of the children still love the game, they just don't enjoy playing it. It is easy in this age of specialized sports to find student-athletes under much more stress to perform. As a coach I try to strike a reasonable balance between the rigors of good program and the fun that it must also contain. I hope we can work together to make your daughter's experience a positive one. The following suggestions are taken from Athletic Journal.
- Make sure your children know that win or lose, scared or heroic, you love them, appreciate their efforts and are not disappointed in them. This will allow them to do their best without fear of failure. Be the person in their life they can look to for constant positive reinforcement.
- Try your best to be completely honest about your child’s athletic ability, competitive attitude, sportsmanship and actual skill level.
- Be helpful but don’t coach them. It’s tough not to, but it is a lot tougher for the child to be flooded with advice and critical instruction.
- Teach them to enjoy the thrill of competition, to be “out there trying,” to be working to improve their skills and attitudes. Help them develop the feeling for competing, for trying hard, for having fun.
- Try not to relive your athletic life through your child in a way that creates pressure. It is probable that all of us were frightened, were not always heroic and even failed at an important task. Athletic children need their parents, so do not withdraw and do not expect the perfection that we were never able to obtain in our youth. There is a thinking, feeling, sensitive, free spirit in that uniform who needs a lot of understanding, especially when their world turns bad. If they are comfortable with you win or lose, then they are on their way to maximum enjoyment.
- Don’t compete with the coach. If your child is receiving mixed messages from two different authority figures, he or she will likely become disenchanted.
- Don’t compare the skill, courage or attitude of your child with other members of the team.
- Get to know the coach(es). Then you can be assured that his or her philosophy, attitudes, ethics and knowledge are such that you are happy to have your child under his or her leadership.
- Always remember that children tend to exaggerate, both when praised and when criticized. Temper your reaction and investigate before overreacting.
- Make a point of understanding courage and the fact that it is relative. Some of us climb mountains and are afraid to fly. Some of us will fly but turn to jelly if a bee approaches. Everyone is frightened in certain areas. Explain that courage is not the absence of fear, but a means of doing something in spite of fear and discomfort.
Communication You Should Expect From Us
- Our philosophies
- Our expectaions for your child as well as all players on the squad
- Locations and times of all practices and contests
- Team requirements (fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning)
- Procedure should your child be injured
- Discipline that results in the denial of your child’s participation
Communication We Expect From Parents
- Concerns expressed directly to the coach
- Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance
- Specific concerns in regard to a coach’s philosophy and/or expectations
Appropriate Concerns To Discuss With Coaches
- The treatment of your child, mentally and physically
- Ways to help your child improve
- Concerns about your child’s behavior
Issues Not Appropriate To Discuss With Coaches
- Playing time
- Team strategy
- Play calling
- Other student-athletes
Appropriate Procedures For Discussing Concerns with Coaches
- Call to set up an appointment with the coach (contact the athletic director to set up the meeting if you are unable to reach me.)
- Do not confront a coach before or after a contest or practice (these can be emotional times for all parties involved and do not promote resolution)
If The Meeting With The Coach Did Not Provide A Satisfactory Resolution
- Call to set up an appointment with the athletic administrator or principal
- Determine the appropriate next step at this meeting
Please remember. We do not coach for any other reason than the thrill of working with your children. We want to work with you to make you and your son's experience in Trojan football a positive one.
TROJAN TEAM RULES
1. PLAYING TIME
The amount of playing time each athlete receives will be determined by his skills, attitude, commitment to the team, participation in team activities and game situations. Players must attend school all day on the day of a game and cannot be tardy for any classes.
2. ATTITUDE and RESPECT
Team members will show respect for, be considerate of, and display a positive attitude towards teachers, teammates, coaches, umpires, opposing players and parents.
3. CONDUCT
Players will conduct themselves in a proper and well-behaved manner while in uniform and during all team functions. There is an expectation that this positive behavior will extend beyond the field and into the classroom, into the hallways, and into the community. On away games players will be well-behaved and well-mannered in restaurants, on the bus, and in any other situation.
4. DRUGS, ALCOHOL and TOBACCO
The use or possession of non-prescription drugs, alcohol or tobacco by any player during the football season is prohibited. Click on the goal post for some interesting facts on drinking.
Penalty: Failure to comply with rules 1-4 may result in suspension or removal from the team.
5. EMOTIONS
Always control your emotions and display good sportsmanship. No profanity; no throwing equipment; no arguing with teammates, coaches, opponents or umpires; no negative remarks to teammates, coaches, opponents or umpires.
6. PARTICIPATION
Participate in all practices, games and team functions unless you have prior approval from the head coach to be absent. You are expected to call the head coach at least two hours before the start of any activity you will miss.
7. TIMELINESS
Be on time for all practices, games and team functions.
8. PREPARATION
Always have your complete uniform and equipment with you for a game.
Penalty - Failure to comply with rules 5-8 may result in removal from a game or suspension for one or more games.
“I searched for glory ...and glory I did not see, I searched for victory...and victory eluded me, I searched for TEAMWORK...and found all three.”
"I would
rather have a team full of good people than a team full of
good players". Marty
Schottenheimer
The
Approach to Playing time
"Your attitude determines your preparation, your
preparation determines your performance, your performance
determines your success."
Every
one of you wants to start on our football team.
Unfortunately, not all of you will. The coaching staff must
determine who will start. Consequently, we feel it is
important for you to understand how we will decide on depth
charts as practice progresses. The following five (5
points) will be the criteria used in selecting starters and
developing depth charts.
1.
Knowledge
of Assignment: We
cannot and will not play people who do not know their
assignments. Your position coach will spend extra time with
you if you so desire. Everyone can and must give 100%
Effort. We will test you frequently on your assignments.
You must pass your written tests and verbal quizzes. To
play defense, you must understand your offensive position
as well. We view defense as a reward. We will video tape
games and some practices and review regularly.. You must be
mentally prepared to play or you put others at risk for
physical injury. “Dumb players make dumb
mistakes”- Bill Parcells
"Never
attempt to do anything blindly. There is a reason for
everything in football. Think. Know. Act!"
“By
perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become
great.”
2.
Hustle
and Effort: Everyone
will be expected to give 100% at all times.
Go
full speed whistle to whistle! Your
teammates will be giving 100% and they expect you to do so
also. Extra effort wins games. Everyone can and must give
100%. If you are not a “practice player” you
will not be a game player either. It is disrespectful to
the program to wear the uniform and not mean it. A great
deal of your hustle and effort is evident in your
P.R.I.D.E. point total. Do your best to score high. “
He looks like Tarzan but plays like Jane” –
Calande
“Do more than is required
of you.”
3.
Hitting
and Mental Toughness: We will
discover during fall practice who is aggressive and
mentally tough. Football is a contact sport and it must be
played with mental and physical toughness. Everyone can
hit. You must have “Want To” or you simply will
not see playing time. It is dangerous to you and to your
team should we put you on the field before you are ready.
You must love the action. The off-season training and
competition will certainly give us a preview of your
character. You must impress us in the P.R.I.D.E
competitions. “Bring
the MOJO!”
“I am a soldier, I fight
where I am told, and I win where I fight.”
”May God have mercy upon
my enemies, because I won't.”
4.
Contribution
to the Program: Football
is one of the few team sports left. The individual who
represents the program well, and motivates his teammates to
do better, is always enthusiastic and ready, will make a
greater contribution than one whom does not demonstrate
those qualities. Being coachable and disciplined is
critical to our success. One man who refuses to lose and
refuses to allow others to quit or become a distraction is
a valuable player. His attitude is infectious. Everyone can
be a team player. Everyone wants to win, but what we are
looking for are people who won't tolerate losing. Those who
defend the program through all of their actions are leading
the pack. The Individual competitions, academics, the Super
Eleven (this will be explained on a separate page) and
other competitions certainly give you an opportunity to
demonstrate a TEAM attitude. The program is bigger than the
team. The team is bigger than the individual.
“Where
we go one, we go all!”
“If I do my full duty,
the rest will take care of
itself.”
5.
Talent:
If the
above four characteristics are equal and they should be,
then the young man who has the most talent, scores well in
testing, makes the most big plays in practice, will start.
However, talent will not enter into our evaluation until we
look closely at the first four qualities. Obviously if you
are missing practice because you are injured or ineligible
it will be difficult for us to evaluate you.
"Battles
are won primarily in the hearts of men."
We will
give underclassmen every opportunity to earn a position on
the varsity team. It’s our desire to play as many
deserving people as possible but obviously we cannot play
everyone each game. Do not forget that the game in learned
in practice. “Be
great today!”
*
The above was written so that you will know exactly how we
will evaluate you. Our best athletes will lead us to a few
wins. Our best PEOPLE will lead us to CHAMPIONSHIPS. Each
of you should want to play an important part in the
tradition of the program. All of you who do not earn a
starting position, it is up to you to continue to work hard
and be prepared when called upon. You are always just one
play away from playing. See your position coach when you
feel ready to challenge for more playing time.
Our
main concern is to be fair as possible with you and to be
truly honest. Your coaches will not sugar coat anything. If
you have displayed a weakness, you have a right to know
what it is. I warn you now that we are not interested in
individual stats or records. Do not seek more playing time
to chase records. If you do not feel that you are being
treated fairly, see your position coach. In the event you
are still not satisfied, then come see the head coach.
(Proper Chain of Command)
We are here for the same reason you are:
To see that you get and education and a diploma. (There is
a difference between them)
To see that you mature and grow as a man.
To see that we have the best football team possible.
To represent the school, the program and the community in
everything we do.
* We have great respect for you and believe that you will
know your assignments, give 100%, will hit and will be a
team player. We believe you will earn your playing time. We
will continue to believe that unless you prove us wrong.
A Code of Chivalry
and
Conduct
Chivalry
was an ideal, and although it had a simple class
structure, membership was not hereditary.
Chivalry was disciplined by a code of conduct that was
clearly understood. We can use this same code to help us be
better coaches, players, and people. We desperately need
people who have standards of behavior reminicent of "times
of yore." It is our hope that we can use the following
standards to govern our program and the coaches and players
within it.
Prowess: Seek Excellence in everything you do, not for self gain but to represent the program, team, the school, and your family in the most positive way.
Justice: Seek the path of what is right. Do what is right always. Seek it out without bending to the temptation for expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure. There are always more rewards in what is right and good.
Loyalty: Be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by. Keep your priorities in order. There are many places where compromise is expected; loyalty is not amongst them.
Defense: Seek always to defend and represent well your school, the program, your team, your family, and those to whom you
Courage: Being a Football player often means choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in service of the precepts and people you value. Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible. Have the courage to separate fromthose that interfere with your priorities.
Faith: You must have faith in your beliefs, for faith provides roots and gives hope against the despair that human failings
Humility: Value first the contributions of others; do not boast of your own accomplishments,
Nobility: Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and duties of a knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reached, the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the character. Nobility also has the tendency to influence others, offering a compelling example of what can be done in the service of rightness.
Franchise:
Seek to emulate this code as sincerely as possible, not for
the reason of personal gain but because it is right. It is
what is best for the program.
No one person is bigger than the team and no one team
is bigger than the program.
Do not
restrict your exploration of these virtues to the football
field, but seek to infuse every aspect of your life with
these qualities. Should you succeed in even a tiny measure
then you will be well remembered for your quality and
virtue. Seek
Excellence relentlessly. Be great and be remembered for
it.
PRIDE LIST
THE FIRST RULE IS TO KNOW THESE RULES
IGNORANCE IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR BREAKING THEM
•
No horse
play in the locker room
•
No
fighting or foul language
•
No
inappropriate conversation or remarks
•
Treat
others as you would like to be treated
•
Represent
the program with class
•
Maintain
your grades
•
Repect
teachers and coaches with “yes ma’am, yes
sir”
•
Keep
your locker area neat and organized
•
Know
your football assignments
•
No food
or drink on team bus that is not cleared with a coach
•
No trash
left on the bus. It will be cleaner when we get off.
•
Your
jersey remains tucked in
•
Your
pants are pulled up on and off the field
•
Observe
the “uniform code”
•
Do
nothing to embarrass self or others
•
Do what
is right, always
•
Be where
you are supposed to be, doing what you are supposed to do
at the time you are supposed to do it.
•
No
talking when coach is teaching
•
When a
coach is talking keep eye contact
•
Never
remove helmet or other gear without permission
•
Never
engage in physical contact without a coaches permission
•
If you
are thirsty, drink.
•
Never
quit
•
Positive
attitude at all times
•
Always
give your best effort
•
Put the
team first
•
Defend
the mission of the program
•
Keep
your priorities in order (faith, family, school, football,
social life)
•
Never
steal, cheat, or lie
•
Do not
bully or harass
•
Do not
damage school or team property
•
Do not
use drugs or alcohol
•
Do not
be at a function where drugs or alcohol is being used
•
Win with
class, don’t be a sore loser, don't be a bad winner
•
Do not
use any tobacco product
•
Do not
wear jewelry at a football function
•
No
walking on the field, run everywhere. Hustle!
•
Show
passion for the game at all times
•
Hit or
be hit
•
Bring
the Mojo (unexplainable power) every day.
•
Be a
champion on and off the field
•
Make big
plays in practice
•
Strive
for straight As
•
Be a
role model for the future stars of the program
•
When you
score, act like you have been there before and that you'll
be right back.
•
Respect
your opponent. Knock him down, help him up, and knock him
down again.
•
Love
your team, your school, your program.
•
Take
care of your body and mind
•
Eat 5-6
meals every day
•
Lift and
love it
•
Get
plenty of rest and recuperation after workouts
•
Don’t
drink and don’t get in the car with someone who has
consumed booze/beer/drugs.
•
Be a
winner; Be a Trojan
A COACHING
PHILOSOPHY
The
statement "Playing time is earned, not given" is the
foundation of our coaching philosophy. Most teams have
starters and role players. However, starters should not
receive any special treatment. Everyone on the team is
expected to put the best interest of the team first, before
any thought is given to individual accomplishments. No
individual, coach or player, is more important than the
team.
What
specifically does "Playing time is earned, not given" mean?
The amount of playing time each player receives will depend
on his attitude, skill level, commitment to the team,
absences, injuries and game situations.
Team
pride is a cornerstone of a competitive athletic program.
Winning builds pride, but so does hard work and commitment
to individual and team goals. Coaches should instill in
each player the belief that hard work pays off, and the
harder he works, the more he will achieve. While winning is
a goal for everyone, at the same time each player should
focus on his effort - not the outcome. A team can always
control effort but seldom the outcome of a game.
Teaching
and repetition are two of the tools used to prepare each
player to be the best football player he can be. Start with
fundamentals, work on techniques and individual skills and
teach team defense in depth. Take every opportunity to
teach and demonstrate teamwork, sportsmanship and respect
for everyone, starting with the coaches. Believing that
"Perfect practice makes perfect." players should properly
practice the skills being taught, on a repetitive basis, so
that these skills become as natural as walking and talking.
Players
should set goals for themselves and the team. These goals
should be challenging enough to require each athlete to
extend himself beyond his present skill level. Each player
should have the opportunity to achieve success and/or
failure in game situations. When they succeed, give them
positive feedback in terms of recognition and approval.
When they do not succeed, give them feedback in terms of
advice or instruction.
Each
player's primary competition should be on his team, not on
the opposing team. Strive for constant competition among
linemen, receivers, backs, backers, etc. By practicing
often with excellent players, each player will have the
opportunity to become the best he can be. The underlying
philosophy is ---- players compete
with other
players or teams rather than
against other
players or teams.
Mental
preparation is as much a part of a coaching philosophy as
physical preparation. Try to accomplish through mental
preparation :
Intensity-
Exhibit an exceptional focus and concentration.
Composure-
Keep cool under pressure.
Enthusiasm-
Have fun, enjoy the game of softball.
Finally,
a coaching philosophy should include the fact that playing
competitive football should be
FUN. Strive
to make practices and games enjoyable experiences that will
both develop skills and provide positive life long memories
for every player.
Character
"Be more concerned with your character than your
reputation, because your character is what you really are,
while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
John Wooden
The measure of a man's real character is what he would do
if he knew he would never be found out.
Someday, in years to come, you will be wrestling with a
great temptation or trembling under the great weight of a
sorrow in your life. But the real
Honesty
"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now- always." Albert Schweitzer
Never compromise what you know is right
"Some clubs want to win so much they'll do anything to get it. Our approach has been just the opposite. We've tried to do things the right way. And the right way is the rules and regulations and they are precisely what we go by. I may not like all of them, but once they are in, we play by them." Don Shula NFL head coach
Unselfishness
"You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Never, if possible, lie down at night without being able to say; I have made one human being, at least, a little wiser, a little happier, or a little better this day." Charles Kingsley
"You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." Sam Rutigliano NFL coach
Knowing and evaluating yourself
"The greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none." Thomas Carlyle
"Victory on the scoreboard is a nice thing, but it is not the ultimate victory. The ultimate victory in competition derives from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give. Always be honest with yourself." Howard Cosell
'Be honest and work hard to get what you want. Don't take short cuts; you only cheat yourself in the long run. Success is not measured by money or fame, but by how you feel about your own goals and accomplishments and the time and effort you put into them." Willie Stargell Major League baseball player.
Here are a few quotes from people we respect.
You can't ever work too much because there is no such thing as being in too good condition. You can't ever lift too many weights because you can't ever get too strong. The man who thinks he has gotten as good as he can be will get beat by the man who thinks he has to get better.
Nothing good comes in life or athletics unless a lot of hard work has preceded the effort. Only temporary success is achieved by taking short cuts.
Set a goal and go after that goal with integrity, self-confidence, and a lot of hard work.
There is no substitute for hard work. There will be disappointments, but the harder you work, the luckier you will get. Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you'll still beat the pack.
There is no substitute for hard work. When someone runs you 50 yards on a windsprint, run 60. If someone runs you on 10 sprints, run 11. Always do more than is expected and then in a game, you will do more than even you thought possible.
I'd rather have preparation than motivation. Everyone likes to play, but no one likes to practice.
I see no virtue where I smell no sweat.
The dictionary is the only place success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must all pay for success. I think we can accomplish almost anything if we are willing to pay the price. The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.
Leave as little to chance as possible. Prepare for every possiblity.
In order to succeed greatly, you have to sacrifice greatly.
It is never acceptable to be outworked.
Excellence accrues in direct proportion to
repetition
“Be
Prepared in season and out of season. Correct, rebuke, and
encourage- with great patience and careful
instruction.” 1 Timothy
"Individual
commitment to a group effort--that is what makes a team
work, a company work, a society work, a civilization
work." Vince
Lombardi
"Class is an aura of confidence that is being sure without
being cocky.
"Pressure is nothing more than the shadow of great opportunity." Michael Johnson
"The will to win means nothing if you haven't the will to prepare." Juma Ikangaa
"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did." Newt Gingrich
"A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish goals." Larry Bird
"In playing ball, or in life, a person occasionally gets the opportunity to do something great. When that time comes, only two things matter: Being prepared ot seize the moment and having the courage to take your best swing." Hank Aaron
"Winners are losers who got up and gave it one more try." Dennis DeYoung
"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second." William James
"Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom." Jim Rohn
"Stop stewing and start doing! Take action TNT. Today, Not Tomorrow." Denis Waitley
"The team without dreams is the team without wings." Muhammad Ali
"In the end, its extra effort that separates a winner from second place. But winning takes a lot more that that, too. It starts with complete command of fundamentals. Then it takes desire, determination, discipline, and self-sacrifice. And finally, it takes a great deal of love, fairness and respect for your fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you don't win, how can you lose?" Jesse Owens
"Managers help people see themselves as they are; leaders help people to see themselves better than they are." Jim Rohn
An army's effectiveness depends on its size, training, experience, and morale...and morale is worth more than all the other factors combined. Napoleon
Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a little bit more. A. Lou Vickery
SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER
Why we
play ?
To have fun . . .
To develop ourselves . . .
To win . . .
Character
"Be more concerned with your character than your
reputation, because your character is what you really are,
while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
John Wooden
The measure of a man's real character is what he would do
if he knew he would never be found out.
If you
value excellence
You value the challenge of trying to win
As winning is one measure
Of excellence in competitive sport
Honesty
"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now-
always." Albert Schweitzer
Never compromise what you know is right
"Some clubs want to win so much they'll do anything to get it. Our approach has been just the opposite. We've tried to do things the right way. And the right way is the rules and regulations and they are precisely what we go by. I may not like all of them, but once they are in, we play by them." Don Shula NFL head coach
Winning
isn't everything . . .
But striving to win is
Unselfishness
"You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know
how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson
People
who enjoy what they are doing
Invariably do it well
Knowing
and evaluating yourself
"The
greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none." Thomas
Carlyle
'Be honest and work hard to get what you want. Don't take short cuts; you only cheat yourself in the long run. Success is not measured by money or fame, but by how you feel about your own goals and accomplishments
Winning
is the result
Of doing many small things correctly
Becoming a Man of Character
A member of the team should develop and demonstrate
honorable character traits through the pursuit of
individual and team achievement. We also believe that
successful athletes have a special opportunity and
responsibility to inspire children and even adults that
admire their accomplishments to develop and demonstrate
good character.
Characteristics of a man with good character: Reputation is
who people think you are; character is who you are when no
one is around.
A Person of good character lives his life according to the
six pillars of character:
1. Trustworthiness.
Do - Stand up for your beliefs by your principles. Maintain
the courage to do what is right. Keep your word.
Do not - Do anything you know in your heart is wrong.
2. Respect
Do - Listen to the older more experienced people you come
into contact with. Their experience may give you valuable
information as you chose your own path. If you want to be
respected it must be earned, it cannot be just handed to
you.
Do not - Automatically disregard someone advice because you
don't know them. Expect to be given respect because of the
position you hold.
3. Responsibility
Do - Everything you do involves a choice. Strive to do your
personal best at all times. Accept responsibility for the
consequences of your choices. Develop self control under
stress.
Do not - Make excuses or blame others. Don't look the other
way and hope someone else will cover for you.
4. Fairness
Do - Be open minded. hear what others have to say. Get all
the facts before making a decision. Be fair in all your
dealings with others. Play by the rules, don't cut corners.
Do not - Be closed minded. Cheat. Play favorites. Take
advantage of others. Blame others for your shortcomings.
5. Caring
Do - Show compassion for others. Be considerate of others.
Put the team ahead of yourself. Express gratitude. Give
praise generously.
Do not - Be mean or cruel towards others. Be selfish.
6. Citizenship
Do - Live up to your obligations to your family, school,
class and team. Do your share.
Do not - Expect other people to pick up the work load for
the groups you belong to.
Bill Gates recently gave a
speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and
will not learn in school. He talks about how
feel-good, politically correct teachings created a
generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this
concept set them up for failure in the real world. He has
had a bit of success in his life, so maybe they are words
worth hearing.
Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2: The world won't care about your
self-esteem.
Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
The Douglas High School Football Staff brings you the BIG RED Football Camp
Wow! Four day average of over 80 players for Big Red Camp last year!!
Solid Fundamentals, Solid
Techniques, Solid Coaching
Featuring:
All Individual Position Skills Including Offensive & Defensive line Weight Training Fundamentals
When: August 13-16 6:00-8:30 on Monday (includes registration and greeting) 6:30-8:45 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Who: Grades 5-12
Where: Douglas High School
6:30-6:50 Stretching and Cals
6:50-7:10 Drills (Individual)
7:10- 7:30 Contest Time
7:30-7:50 Special Sessions
7:50-8:30 Position Techniques
8:30-8:45 Wrap Up
Thursday: Ice Cream Feed Awards Certificates
“Anyone can set goals, but champions are willing to do the things necessary to achieve them.”
What Douglas Football Players have:
B Belief
I Integrity
G Guts
R- Readiness
E- Enthusiasm
D- Desire
They are Champions
“Champions are not born. Some are born with a champion’s qualitiies, but squander them. Some are born without these traits, but create them. Champions see the winner’s circle and decide what will put them inside, and then do it. Others see the winner’s circle and just try to wish themselves inside.”
Camp Information
The Douglas High School football staff is proud to bring you the BIG RED FOOTBALL CAMP. Sound instruction in the basic fundamentals of the game will be the aim of the qualified people involved in this camp. Emphasis will be placed on individual skill development in offense, defense, and specialties. T-shirts, awards, films, board work, an ice cream feed, a superstars competition, solid techniques and a good time are some of the offerings that make this a good investment for footballers of any age. The camp is open to any area athlete in grades 5 through 12.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the camp, you must have personal insurance and indicate such by signing the waiver on this sheet or have paid for school insurance at the school office or during camp registration.
WHERE: Sessions will take place at Douglas High School. The first meeting will be in the locker room where we will branch off into several groups. The weight room, practice field, and team meeting room will be used during the camp.
WHEN: August 13-16 from 6:30 to 8:45 on Monday and 6:30-8:45 the rest of the week.
COST: Camp fee is $35.00 for high schoolers and $20 for the younger players
BRING: Shorts, T-shirt, and cleats if you have them
Special deal for on-line registration- If you register online will get your physical for half price.
Click here to register.
More Information: Call Rick Taylor at 679-7416
Checklist for camp (if there is a problem with the camp fee, please see Rick Taylor)
$35.00 Camp fee (high school)
$20.00 Camp fee (5th-8th grades)
School Insurance or waiver
Meets physical requirements (physical requirements will be explained on an upcoming announcement).
Must have signature of parent or guardian (Please make out checks to Douglas High Football)
The following waiver is good for the camp only. Another form will be given you for the high school football season. This requires a parent signature, so it must be brought to the first day of camp.
Douglas High School Camp Insurance Waiver
I have personal insurance coverage for accidents which will cover any accident incurred by while participating in the Big Red Football Camp at Douglas High School. I release the school and its insurance agent from all responsibility should my insurance fail to cover any athletic injury.
Parent Name ______________________________________
Student Name_____________________________________
Date_______________________
Sign up for this year's camp online here or here.
Last year's coaching Staff- Kerry Dwight, Aaron Bayer, Rob Averett, Andy Osborne, Kevin Wicks, Craig Kelsey, Brian Watson, Jeremy Stoffal, Kevin Avery, Mickey Calvert, Brandon Farley, Andy Farley, Eli Wolfe, Kyle Bachmeier, Dan Bachmeier, Selmar Hutchins, Rick Taylor
Campers
Test 1- 40 yard sprint
Equipment needed:
A. Stop watch
B. Sixty yards of flat surface (some tests will be indoor and some outdoor)
C. A timer
Procedure:
A. Stretch and warm-up completely (very important)
B. Place hand on starting line
C. Start when you are ready and the timer starts the watch at the first movement of runner's hand
D. Record three trials and average (unless there is an electronic timer)
The Trojan Agility Test
Equipment needed:
A. Stopwatch
B. Two lines five yards apart
C. A timer
Procedure:
A. Stretch completely
B. Place your hand on the starting line
C. Start when you are ready and the timer starts the watch at the first movement of runner's hand
D. Make a right hand turn around the first pylon (placing hand on the ground)
E. Run back to the second pylon and make a left-hand turn (putting hand on ground)
F. Sprint forward, touch line B with your hand and race backward to finish line.
G. The run does not count a pylon is knocked over or you fall backwards over the line.
H. (some tests will be indoor and some outdoor)
Vertical Jump
Equipment needed:
A. Vertical jumping area
B. Yardstick or automatic recorder
C. Someone to spot height
Procedure:
A. Stand with side, feet and hips against wall
B. Reach as high as possible keeping feet flat on floor
C. Record height
D. Athlete then jumps with no steps reaching as high as possible
E. Record the best of two jumps
F. Athletes jump will not count if he does not reach correctly on measurement or takes a step on jump
Other tests will be described later.
Hold the Rope!
Imagine that you are hanging from the edge of a cliff with a drop of twenty thousand feet. The only thing between you and an fall to your death is a rope, with the person of your choice on the other end. Who do you know that has the guts to pull you to safety? Who will hold the rope? Who do you know that is going to let that rope burn their hand and not let go? How many people that you know are going to withstand the burning pain and watch the blood drip from their hands for you?
If you can name two people, that's not good enough, because those two people might not be around. The next time your team is together, look around and ask yourself, "Who could I trust to hold the rope? Who is going to let their hands bleed for me?" When you can look at every member on your team and say to yourself that they all would hold the rope, you are destined to win a lot of ball games. You see, the team that holds the rope when the going gets tough are winners. When you are down by four points with thirty seconds to go, don't give up. Yell at your teammates to "hold the rope -- let it burn but don't let go!"
Every year there are winners and losers in all sports. Every year the winners hold the rope. You don't have to have the best team on the field to win the game. If you play with poise and do what your coaches ask of you, and most of all -- hold the rope -- you will be successful. No matter what sport you play, in order to win, you have to have a commitment to your team. If you are supposed to run three times per week, do it. If you have to lift weights three times per week, don't miss. Once you start letting up at practice or start missing your workouts, you've killed the team because
The following sheets will be updated with players names who are involved in the summer lifting and running program. "Winning isn't everything, but wanting to is." Vince Lombardi, master motivator and the guru of winning in the NFL, said this once in response to a question about a loss. He knew that victory was not always in control of the coach or players, but the will and want to win was. If players refuse to lose, they seldom will. It starts in the weight room. Ask yourself this as a player- "If I met an athlete who spent his summer working hard, living right, and getting better, would I deserve to beat him?" If not, start working now, so you will not meet this player next fall.
How will we do in June?
Last year forty-three lifters make appearances in the weight room in June. A total of 113 sessions were logged. It was a great start, but we can do better. Players who really want this to be a special year need to do their part and put in the time. A large number of the lifters last year were younger athletes, including middle school students. This June would be a great time to get the season going, so save out some evenings to prepare for battle. It is only a couple of months away.
Football Nutrition Tips
Tip #1: Always have breakfast. Skipping breakfast only forces your body to dip into energy stores from your liver and muscles, not fat stores. Then when you finally eat, your body prepares for the next time you don’t eat by stockpiling fat. Breakfast is a great time to stock up on high-protein or high fiber/complex carbohydrate foods to keep you running through the day. Excellent choices include hot cereals (oatmeal, grits, etc.) with granola, nuts or fruit on top. Avoid cereal and too much fruit juice because they raise your blood-sugar levels fast, and then let them drop, leaving you with low energy. Eggs with cheese, yogurt, and bagels with peanut butter and honey are also good options.
Tip #2: Have a small source of protein and carbohydrates within 15 minutes of a lifting workout, and a balanced meal within an hour. Your body is the most ready to assimilate energy supplies in the first 15 minutes after a hard workout. After you get your initial water supply to re-hydrate, it is a great time to take a small protein or meal-replacement type drink. Also, a banana with peanut butter is a good way to get potassium and other electrolytes into your blood along with the protein. Electrolytes are chemicals that help the body absorb water. Gatorade and Power-Aid are good sources, but fruit is better. Do not treat this snack as a meal. It should only be about a cup worth of a drink or a handful of nuts and raisins. If you take in too much, your insulin and blood-sugar levels are thrown off-balance and your body starts packing away fat again. The meal later on should be high in protein and vitamins and minerals. The best sources of vitamins and minerals are green leafy vegetables and brightly colored vegetables. Emphasis should be put on either protein or complex carbs, not both. If you have steak and potatoes, you have both a large source of protein and a large source of complex carbohydrates. Too much of both taxes your digestive system and lends itself to the spikes in blood-sugar level. Besides that, most meats have some carbs in them, and most good complex carbohydrate sources (potatoes, oatmeal, beans) also have some protein in them already. Proteins that fight off disease and sicknesses are best found in fruits and vegetables. Also buy an inexpensive daily multi-vitamin to ensure you have the vitamins needed to put the energy in your food to work.
Tip #3: Drink lots of water throughout the day. Take in small amounts of water about twenty minutes before a meal. This helps your body get digestive juices ready, and keeps you hydrated as well. If you drink too much water during or right after a meal, the water dilutes your digestive juices and your stomach has a harder time doing its job. So plan ahead. Also, drink small amounts of water while lifting. Avoid a lot of water at one time. Your body will actually be more sluggish if the cells are flooded with too much water. Just like anything else, you must have balance.
Tip #4: Look for sources of vitamins and minerals. Leafy green vegetables, brightly-colored vegetables and fruit carry all kinds of chemicals that your body needs. In fact, green vegetables are the best source for the minerals needed to unlock the usefulness of the protein you eat. Without those minerals, your body can only use a limited amount of protein, no matter how much protein you take in. Also, all the vitamins that fight off disease and sicknesses are best found in fruits and vegetables. Also buy an inexpensive daily multi-vitamin from CVS or IGA to ensure you have the vitamins needed to put the energy in your food to work.
Tip #5: Find and eat good fats. Fats are essential for survival. They help your brain function and they supply a very important part of your body’s energy source. The problem is that most food now has saturated fat which takes forever for your body to use, ties in with cholesterol, and retains water that should be going to your muscles. Foods with good fat include all kinds of nuts and seeds(almonds, pecans and sunflower seeds being the best when unsalted). Tuna and other fish meat is also a good source of healthy fats that specifically help your brain and are ready energy sources. Tuna also has a very good protein to fat ratio in general. Chicken, rice and beans, and most fish are also healthy sources.
Tip #6: Eat 5-6 small meals a day whenever possible. Eating small meals keeps your energy levels constant all day as long as you stay with foods that are not high in sugar, sodium or fat. Sugar raises your blood-sugar level, then lets it drop. Sodium causes your body to pull water away from the muscles. Too much fat takes a long time to digest and also withholds water from where it should be. All of these elements should be in your food, but at low levels. Look for high-protein foods, fruit or vegetables to keep you at an even keel. When you are in more intense training phases, it is a good idea to include some kind of protein in all of your meals and snacks. Protein takes awhile to digest and helps to even out your blood-sugar levels. Not to mention, it helps build muscle and other lean tissues like the tendons and ligaments that handle so much strain and take on damage whenever you engage in heavy running or lifting. Peanut butter is good with all kinds of fruits and vegetables. And fruit and vegetables are natural water sources as well as antioxidants which help your body get rid of unwanted chemicals and diseases. Small servings of meal-replacement drinks are good if you can’t get food in-between meals.
Tip #7: Eat foods in their natural state whenever possible. If it didn’t come from an animal or grow from the ground, you can do better. It just so happens that all fruits and vegetables are best for you when eaten raw and unprocessed. They still retain a lot of good stuff when cooked, preserved or fried, but God gave them to us in the best form possible. Eat whole fruits and vegetables whenever possible instead of juice. Juices raise your blood-sugar too quickly and the fiber in the whole fruit will naturally regulate the rate at which the sugar enters your blood stream. When you eat more whole fruits and vegetables as between-meal snacks, you will notice that you are not as thirsty as normal since you will be getting water from the fruit as well as antioxidants which are helping flush the bad chemicals that the body would have needed extra water to flush anyway.
Tip #8: Match your football goals with your eating habits. If you want to be a good football player, eat good food. If you want to be a great football player, eat great food. Unfortunately, technology has allowed us to be lazy when it comes to what and how much we eat. Most of what we eat in the modern world is not “bad” for us. But if you want to go above and beyond in football, you have to go above and beyond what most people do for food. Most people don’t have to run around for two hours a day and lift weights on top of that. So they can get by on doughnuts and coffee. But you do all those things, and if you want to do them at a high level, then you have to eat differently than the people who don’t run around and lift.
7 on 7 Football Rules (Regular)
- FIELD DIMENSIONS
- STARTING THE GAME
- MOVING THE BALL
- SPECIAL RULES
- SCORING
- 6 points for TD, 1 point for PAT from 3 yard line, 2 point PAT from 10 yard line (interception on PAT is dead ball). Score is kept by the teams. Score is announced after any points are scored.
- OVERTIME RULES
- After coin flip to determine first possession, teams will alternate 4 down series from the 15-yard line. A winner is determined when one team scores during its possession and the other does not. If a second overtime period is necessary, each team must then go for two points on the conversion attempts.
- TIME
- Everything is the same as above except for the scoring. See scoring below.
Get your abs and auxiliary lifts here:
Abs-Aux
Weight Training program (one week at a time) We are using
the "Old School" lifting program on the whiteboard in the
weight room. Over 90% of the records currently on the
champions board were set using this simple workout. In
early August we will do circuit training twice a week. Once
the season starts we will be doing speed training twice a
week and circuit training twice a week to maintain the
strength, endurance, and speed we built up during the
summer.
There are no forms at the weight room for you to use, but
if you want keep track of your progress there are forms
available from the coaching staff on duty. If you are out
of town, you can get information for your workout and check
the website for new info. Questions? Call 541-679-7416.