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Ola High School Football Parent Information Meeting Thursday March 20, 2014. Personal Philosophy. I want to help develop our young men to be better husbands, fathers and citizens
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Ola High School FootballParent Information MeetingThursday March 20, 2014
Personal Philosophy • I want to help develop our young men to be better husbands, fathers and citizens • I believe we can build Ola High School into a championship caliber football program while doing what is in the best interest of our players • There are many valuable life lessons that all players can learn from the game of football • I was not a very motivated student in high school, but was fortunate to have a head football coach that cared about me and made a difference in my life. Without him, I would not be here today. I want to be that person for our players • I was the first person in my family to attend and graduate college – If I can do it so can all of our players
Program Philosophy • Develop Complete Student-Athletes On and Off The Field! • Develop Young Men Into Great Husbands, Fathers and Citizens! • Develop The Total Team Mentality That Displays Selflessness And That Cares For One Another! • Have Demanding High Expectations For Effort, Attitude and Performance On and Off The Field! • Have A Program That is Involved In The Community And Builds Relationships! • Take Care Of The “Little Things” – Be A Detailed Program!
The Pillars of the Program • 1stClass • Family Atmosphere • Total Team Concept…We NOT Me! • Be a Program…Not Just A Team! • Student-Athlete Development • Out Work and Out Prepare Opponents • Play Hard, Play Together….One Team..One Family • Don’t Let The Guy Beside You Down!
Program vision • Develop A Total Year Round Program That Will Benefit Everyone Involved • Be A Part Of The 1st Winning Season, 1st Playoff Appearance, 1st Playoff Win, 1st Region Championship • Build A Consistently Competitive Team Within The Program • Build The Best Football Program In Henry County And Our Region • Build a Championship Caliber Program at Ola High School
Keys to Building the program • Get Everyone to Believe! • The Weight Room Is The Foundation! • Develop Pride! • Learn To Compete Within The Program First! • Develop Leadership! • Develop Team Chemistry! • Develop Character! • Develop And Build a Great Coaching Staff! • Be Physical And Be In Outstanding Physical Condition! • Adjust Your Schemes To The Strengths Of Your Players! • Do Something Different Than Your Opponents! • Run The Ball And Stop The Run! • Be Spectacular On Special Teams! • Develop A Ola Football Brand And Tradition!
Community Involvement • Real Men Read Program At Elementary School- Read Across America Day • Middle School Mentor Day • Sunshine League Participation and Support • Henry Hurricanes Wheel Chair Football Support • Ola Mighty Mustangs Support
Family involvement • Regular Booster Club Meetings • 12th man Dinners • Spring Covered Dish • Fall Kickoff Dinner And Player Introductions • Football Moms 101 / Moms Club • Football Dads 201 / Dads Club
Character Ed / Leadership • Tie Tuesday • Character Education Program • Leadership Council • Senior Leadership Training • Off-Season Goal Setting • Weekly Devotions
Faculty Involvement • Faculty Sponsors • Teacher of the Week • Pre-Planning Textbook Distribution
Academic Plan • Weekly Grade Reports • Position Coaches Connection With Players • Study Hall / Tutor Sessions • Study Buddy Program • Weekly Stickers on Helmet For Good Grades & Behavior • Parent Communication About Academic Performance
Fund-raising • Community Business Sponsors • Booster Club Memberships • Taste of McDonough • Lift-A-Thon • Two Way Family And Friends Letters • Mustang Discount Coupon Sales • Golf Tournament • Christmas Tree Sales • Pine Straw Sales • Mr. Ola
Youth Program • Coaching Clinics For Youth Coaches • Youth Camps • Youth Practice / Game Attendance By Players & Coaches • Youth & Middle School Game Recognition • Open Door Policy For Youth Program
Off-Season Program • The Weight Room Is The Foundation Of Our Success! • Area Weight Meet Competition • Speed Training • Agility / Mat Drills • Sandbag Training • Team Competition Days • Lifter Of The Week • Testing, Tracking And Accountability • 7 on 7 Competitions • Team Camp
College Recruiting • Junior and Senior Hudl Highlights By Position Coach and Players • Conduct Parent / Player Information Meetings (Spring/ Fall) • Email Blasts of Hudl Highlights • Attend and Market Players At Recruiting Fairs • Follow Up Phone Calls To College Contacts
Schemes • Offense – 2 Back Multiple Pro That Can Adapt To Our Players Strengths Year to Year – Do Something Different Than Our Opponents! • Defense – 4 Man Front – Be Physical and Gap Sound – Play Smart, Physical and Fundamental Football – Be Able To Adapt To Multiple Offensive Schemes Without Changing Our Plan • Special Teams – We Can Win Games On Special Teams – I Believe A lot Of High School Football Games Can Be Won By Changing Momentum, Creating Excitement and Winning Field Position BY BEING GREAT ON SPECIAL TEAMS!
Staff update • All current staff have been offered a place on the staff – Exact positions have yet to be determined • I am currently talking /interviewing coaches to add to our staff • We are looking to add a few defensive assistants as well as increase our 9th grade staff size
Upcoming dates • Sunday Speed Training – 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Starts this Sunday! • Monday April 14th– 7pm College Recruiting Information Meeting • Thursday April 17th– 7pm 1stBooster Club Meeting – Need at least 1 parent in attendance • Thursday April 24th– Ola HS Sports Physicals- 3:45pm • April 28th-30th By Class- Spring Football Equipment Issue • Thursday May 1st-Spring Player Team Meeting and Family Covered Dish • Monday May 5- Friday May 16th – Spring Football Practice • Summer Calendar – TBA – Begins Monday June 2nd – 8am-11:30pm (M-Th)
Touchdown Club Positions • I am looking for the following positions to be a part of a team to build Ola Football into the best it can be. Anyone interested in the following Ola Touchdown Club Executive Board positions please email me directly at Jared.Zito@henry.k12.ga.us • President • Vice President – Operations • Vice President – Financials • Secretary • Treasurer • Middle School / Youth League Liaison
closing • Fill Out A Player And Parent Info Sheet • Pick Up An Information Sheet With Board Application Information And Important Upcoming Dates • Have Your Son Sign Up For Weight Training (10th-12th) For Next Year • Form Executive Board And Board Of Directors- I Need Your Help! • Develop A Budget, Touchdown Club Membership Plan and Fundraising Plan • I Need All Parents Involved – If We Want To Be GREAT – WE NEED EVERYBODY! • Full Commitment By Everyone Involved! • Sunday Speed Training – 3:30pm – 5:30pm – Players Meet In The Gym • Thank You For Your Time – I Appreciate Everyone For Attending