Arcola Football 2013

1. Arcola Football 2013 “There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything. I do, and I demand that my players do.” Vince Lombardi “Football doesn’t build character, it eliminates the weak ones.” Darrell Royal

2. What is Required To Start Practice • CIPPE Packet – PIAA Regulation – you cannot participate in athletics unless this is completed and returned. • Completed and returned to the Arcola Athletic Trainer after 6/1/13. • May be delivered directly to or mailed. • DO NOT GIVE THIS TO ANY COACH!!! • Team Policy - You will not be allowed onto the team if you don’t have this completed and handed in by Friday, September 6th, 2013. • Emergency Cards – Completed and returned to Coach Mayan. • Impact Test – PIAA Regulation – you must take the test to participate in athletics. • Date to be determined. The impact test establishes the norm that can be used to determine if an athlete is ready to return after a concussion. • Register for E-Alerts at Methactonwarriors.org: all important messages about the team will be communicated this way. • Go to http://methactonwarriors.org • Click the link at the top right of the page, “Email Alerts” • Your parents should enter their information on this page • Check the box for Football: Boys Middle School • Click “Submit” and you will be set

3. Team RulesContinued Participation on the team depends on the following… • Maintain Good Grades - Get your work done on your time, not team time. You are a student-athlete now, you must manage your time so that academics nor athletics will suffer. • 2 F’s = PIAA Regulation - 1 week suspension from the team. No practice, no game, no involvement with the team • 1 F = 1 week of practicing but no game. • Character – Make good choices and do what you are supposed to do on the field, in school, and in life. • You are representing Arcola, your team, your family, and yourself. Make all of them look good. • If you don’t, Coach Mayan WILL find out! • Effort - Nothing less than 100% effort is acceptable on this team. Alll Day, All Game, All Season! On the field, in school, in life. 4. Attendance – Don’t miss practice. See #’s 1, 2, and 3 above. Missed practice time = Missed game time. 5. Dependable Transportation Home • Practice days: • Your ride should be at Arcola by 5:00 pm waiting for you. • Rides must arrive no later than 5:15 pm. If your ride is late, you will owe the team time. • Home Games: 5:30 pm. Rides should be at Arcola before the bus returns. • Away Games: 6:00 pm. Rides should be at Arcola before the bus returns. • Car pooling with teammates is a good solution to any transportation issue. • Coaches will stay until all team members are picked up.

4. Practice Schedule 8/26, 8/27, 8/28, 8/29 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Arcola. • Parent pick-up no later than 7 pm. • Be PHYSICALLY PREPARED!!! • You should be training 3 to 4 days a week for at least 1 month prior to practice. • Google or YouTube search “Conditioning exercises for Football” or “Conditioning workouts for football.” • If you want something specific, please speak to or email Mr. Schulz for assistance. jschulz@methacton.org Practice after Labor day – EVERY DAY from 3 pm to 5 pm at Arcola. • Parent pick-up no later than 5:15. Always bring an extra water bottle. • Drink a lot of water every day beginning the week before practice and all season long. If your urine is yellow, you need to drink more water. Clear or light yellow urine indicates that you are adequately hydrated. Always be prepared for outdoor or indoor practice. • Cleats • Sneakers • Shorts • T-shirt • Football Equipment. Qualities that will determine playing time and/or continued participation on the team. • Academics • Character / Behavior (in practice and school) • Attendance • Effort • Coachability • Football skills • Natural athleticism