Radnor Football Kick-off: Welcome to Raider Nation!

1. 2019

2. 2019 – Radnor Football Kick-off WELCOME TO RAIDER NATION! www.RadnorFootball.com

3. Agenda • Coach Introductions • The Radnor Football Philosophy • Important Dates • Booster Club • Events • Parent Involvement

4. Head Coach – Tom Ryan • Head Coach RHS since 2006 • 2009 Delco Hero Bowl Head Coach • West Chester Univ. assistant coach, 6 yrs • Upper Darby High School assistant coach, 7 yrs • West Chester University – 3 yr Varsity • Upper Darby High School – 3 yr Varsity • Masters in Athletic Administration, West Chester • Physical Education Teacher – Radnor High School

5. Coaches • Tom Ryan – Head Coach; Defensive Coordinator • Tony Brigg - O-Line, D-Line • Chris Sydnor - DB’s, RB’s • James Hemwall- WR’s, LB’s • Larry Disipio- RB’s LB’s/Offensive Coordinator, Strength Coach • Dave Bowen – OL/DL, Strength Coach • Mike McCall- QB’s/DB’s • Dave Booth – O-Line, D-Line Tajae Bryant – DB’s RB’s • Freshman Coaches - Mike Busza, Justin Schellenger,

6. Raider Football Philosophy • Philosophy • Dedication • Commitment • Attitude • The numbers • 70 Players, +25 9th graders • Parent’s role

7. Raider Football • Varsity – Play to win, best players play • JV – Play to win and develop • Freshman - Play to win and develop

8. Strength Training • Importance • Spring Program • Summer Program Changes

9. Program Principles • Injury Prevention • Attitude – Positive, encourage, develop leadership, mental/physical toughness • Performance – Train to become a better football player

10. Program Principles (cont.) • Team – We are one unit, working together • Effort – Give all you have, train hard everyday • Accountability – Be on time, call/text • Competition – Makes everyone better

11. 2019 - Summer Objectives • Strength – Develop power & explosiveness • Conditioning – Develop a high cardiovascular fitness level • Speed Development – “Run fast to get faster” • Skill Development – Position specific, practice how you play • Flexibility – Stretch straps, rollers • Football Specific Conditioning – “Football speed kills”, C.O.D., short distance : short rest

12. Prevention Areas for Football • Neck/Traps – Concussions, Spinal Injuries • Shoulders – Impact, tackling, blocking, falling on ground • Ankle – Common injury, may be preventable • Hips/Glutes– Flexibility, “stay low; play low”, “low man wins” • Forearms/Hands –Hand/finger strength, “tough hands”

13. 2019 - Summer Overview • June 17th to August 2th • Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri • 10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Lift • 11:00 AM-11:25 AM: Agility/Run • 11:25 AM -11:45 AM : Position Work • 11:45 AM-12:00 Noon: Team

14. Train The Radnor Way! • Always come ready to work hard • Your attitude dictates your performance • Never pace yourself when you train • When RADNOR makes the playoffs, it is not a surprise; we have worked hard for it and have earned it!

15. Schedules & Events

16. 2019 - Spring Commitment • Those who are playing Spring Sports: • Continue as is until your season is over • Once Spring Sports season is complete: • Weight Lifting M/W/F, 2:30-3:30

17. 2019 - Spring Mini Camp – no cost • For current 9th, 10th, 11th Graders (Not current 8th graders) • Goals: Get a head start, Installation of O and D • Location: RHS • Dates: Monday June 3th to Friday June 7th 2:45pm until 5pm

18. 2019 - Summer Commitment - $150 • For current 8th,9th,10th,11th Graders – 7 weeks • Monday June 17th to Friday August 2th • Optional for current 8th graders • M,T,Th,F: 10am to noon • Black shorts, white t-shirt or Radnor football t-shirt & black cleats • Weight Lifting / Conditioning / Football Field Work • Family Vacations: GO!! (just let Coach know)

19. 2019 - Summer 7 v 7 • 7 v 7 • Tuesday, June 25 at Radnor HS • Thursday, June 27 at Radnor HS • 6:00 to 7:30 pm (@ field by 5:30 PM)

20. 2019 – Physicals / Forms • Cannot be completed before 6/1/19 • Current 9th,10th,11th Graders, Physical must be turned in to Coach Ryan no later than Friday August 2nd • Physical is required to start full practice • Current 8th graders (Freshmen in the fall), Physicals are due on or before the first day of practice (8/26). OR, give them to Coach Ryan over the summer • Also, must be turned in no later than Friday August 2nd • PIAA form, Permission To Treat form • All Forms located on website. • www.radnorfootball.com

21. Radnor Gridiron Booster Club

22. 2019 - RGBC • Parent Support for the football program • #1 Responsibility: Build Community and provide support to football program • #2 Responsibility: Fundraising • Sharing your sons HS football experience • Socializing with other football parents • Volunteering your time is important CRITICAL to our success

23. 2019 RGBC – Fundraising • Cookie Dough – May • Gold Cards – September • Program Ads – Summer • Beef & Beer – new event to raise money for scholarship players.

24. 2019 RGBC - Officers • Chip Addis, President • Mike Subak, Vice-President • Stu Margolis, Treasurer • Clare Girton, Secretary 501(c)3 status

25. 2019 RGBC – Roles Chairs/Directors • Clare Girton - Events • Mike Subak – Fundraising • Gary Cohen – Webmaster / emails • Mary Jo Collins – Merchandise • Game Day Experience – LambrosEconimides and Crispin May • Class Reps: (Sr) Class of 2017: Brad Lord (Jr) Class of 2018: Rip Collins (So) Class of 2019: Chris Hart (Fresh) Class of 2020: Amy Zinni

26. Key Events • Family Picnic follows Scrimmage 8/19 at RHS • Parent Social – 9/23 – Bina House • Senior Night – 10/25 Marple Newtown game • Season end banquet – December 3rd Radnor Valley Country Club • Weekly Pasta Parties

27. Key Initiatives 2019 • Twitter • Facebook – Kristin Van Dusen • New Fundraising Emphasis – Mike Subak

28. Social Media • Twitter • Facebook • Email • Instagram

29. Volunteer Opportunities • 1. Seniors and Senior Program • 2. Calendar

30. Where YOU Can Help! • Supply food and help with pasta parties, Has-Been’s lunch, and other events • Freshman Parents – help sell merchandise at home games • Sophomore Parents – help sell programs at home games • Junior Parents – help sell 50/50 tickets at home games • Take pictures

31. 2019 RGBC - Booster Dues • $150.00 • Required • Socks, shorts, T-shirt and LM T-shirt included • Includes Active Image Photo Package for JV/V • Player Banquet Meal • Seniors get game and practice jersey • Senior gifts • Online: register player, make payment • Due By May 26, 2019 Financial Aid available – see Coach Ryan

32. 2019 RGBC – Online Registration and Dues payment Online registration and the option to pay booster and summer weight lifting dues online via credit card or paypal. For all forms and payment information, please visit our website: www.radnorfootball.com

33. 2019 – Total Financial Commitment • $150 – Booster Dues (due 5/20/19) • $150 - Summer Weight Lifting (due 5/20/19) • $300.00 Total Financial Aid available – see Coach Ryan

34. 2019 - Team Apparel • ONLINE: Wayne Sporting Goods Team Store • April 20 to May 4: order cool gear (shorts, hats, T’s, etc.) • 2nd store, August-September: Date TBD • Fan store at selected games/team events • 20% Discount on cleats at Wayne Sporting Goods, all brands. • Tell them you are a Radnor Football member. • BLACK CLEATS FOR 2017 SEASON

35. Varsity Jackets • Available to all Radnor Football Players • Order once per year, first week in September • Jacket designed for Varsity Letter placement • Cost – about $200

36. Current 8th Graders • VOLUNTARY Summer lifting starts Monday June 17th from 10am to 12pm. We will meet every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday throughout the summer. Players should wear black shorts and a Radnor Football shirt or plain white T-shirt. Please bring black football cleats. • Practice will start Monday August 26 – Thursday August 29 from 3pm to 5pm Radnor HS.

37. 2019 – Radnor Football Overview • By May 26th: Register player, pay booster & lifting dues ($300 on-line) • June 3th- June 7th: Spring Mini Camp • June 19 to Aug 4: Summer Conditioning, MWF, ALL GRADES • By July 31: Physical form, PIAA form, Permission to Treat form, Print/Fillout/Turn in Forms to Coach Ryan • Mon. Aug 5 to Aug 8: JV/Varsity Practice 9am-noon • Monday, Aug 12 to Aug 16: JV/Varsity Practice 9am- 3:30 pm • 8/17: First Scrimmage (vs Owen J Roberts) 10am to noon followed by family picnic at RHS. Players report 815 am RHS • Friday 8/23: First game, @ Chichester • 8/26: Freshmen Physicals due, practice starts

38. “Accept challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.” George S. Patton

39. Schedule Overview • Wednesday April 8th(current 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th graders) • Player/Parent kickoff meeting 7pm-8pm Radnor HS Auditorium • Monday June 3th – Friday June 7th • Mini-camp (current 9th, 10th, 11th graders) Radnor HS 245pm to 5pm • Monday June 17th – Friday August 2th (current 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th grades) • Summer lifting 10 am to 12pm every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday • RHS weight room/football field. • Tuesday June 25th/ Thursday June 27th 7 on 7 passing at Radnor HS 6pm to 8pm • (Current 9th, 10th, 11th, grade) Monday August 5th – Friday August 8th (current 9th, 10th, 11th) • JV/Varsity practice 9am – 12pm RHS football Field • Monday August 12th – Friday August 16th(current 9th, 10th, 11th) • JV/Varsity practice 9am – 3:30pm (Bring a Lunch) • Saturday August 17th • Scrimmage vs Owen J. Roberts 10am to 12pm at RHS

40. Schedule Overview Cont’d • CURRENT 8TH GRADERS • VOLUNTARY Summer lifting starts Monday June 17th from 10am to 12pm. We will meet every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer. Players should wear black shorts and a Radnor Football shirt or plain white T-shirt. Please bring black football cleats. • Practice will start Monday August 26 – Thursday August 29 from 3pm to 5pm Radnor HS.