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Prior Lake Football Fall Meeting 2019: Program Goals and Expectations

Join the Prior Lake Football Fall Meeting 2019 to learn about program goals and expectations for the upcoming season. From Varsity with Coach Matt Gegenheimer to the 9th Grade Program with Andrew Kurkowski, discover the high standards, Livin’ Right philosophy, and grade-level strategies outlined for the players. Find out about practice schedules and expectations, team policies, and the importance of earning playing time. The meeting covers essential topics like discipline plans, parent-program relationships, and USA Football principles. Get ready for a competitive season of football where players are encouraged to excel both on and off the field.

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Prior Lake Football Fall Meeting 2019: Program Goals and Expectations

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  1. Prior Lake Football Fall Meeting 2019

  2. Introduction • Varsity - Matt Gegenheimer • Head Football Coach • mgegenheimer@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us • 10thGrade – Tyler Koonce • Program Coordinator • tkoonce@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us • 9th Grade – Andrew Kurkowski • Program Coordinator • akurkowski@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

  3. Agenda Season Information - Laker Football - priorlakefootball.com - Program Goals - Grade Level Philosophy - Policy/Procedure - Practice Expectations - Discipline Plan - Earning Playing Time - Parent/Program Relationship - USA Football/Livin’Right 2. Laker Football TD Club Visit priorlakefootball.com for more information

  4. Program Goals Have FUN and to provide a GREAT high school football experience Take things learned from our program that that will help them later in life. To instill positive-growth characteristic into our players to be successful on AND off the field High Standards - Be the best we can be and Compete at all times Attitude A Championship Mentality in EVERYTHING we do. Day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year.

  5. Program Philosophy • USA Football - Head’s Up • Concussion Awareness • Heat/Hydration • Sudden Cardiac Arrest • Proper Equipment Fitting • Head’s Up Tackling/Blocking Livin’ Right Philosophy 1. Social Choices - Emphasis 2. Academics 3. School/Community Pride 4. Leadership 5. Athletics 6. Commitment Outwork, Love Each other, Own Our Identity

  6. Grade Level Philosophy 9th Grade (A, B Teams) Players will practice both offensive and defensive positions and we want to get our players as much playing time and opportunity in games, assuming players are at practice each and every day working hard. 10th Grade (10B Games) By the end of the season, players should have an idea of the techniques for their position as well as the physical requirements necessary for playing at the varsity level Junior Varsity Our JV philosophy is developing all players (Juniors, Sophomores, some seniors) and to expose them to a higher level of competition. Varsity We expect to put the most competitive team we can on the field each week and every Varsity game. Players that continue to prove their ability’s as the starter, will get the most playing time. We believe all players will play a vital role in our success ***Bottom Line is We Expect All Levels to be Highly Competitive***

  7. Week One – Practice Schedules *Saturday, Aug 17th – NO PRACTICE

  8. Week Two – Practice Schedules Monday Varsity – 8:00 – 12:30 10th Grade – 8:30 – 12:45 9th Grade – 9:00 – 1:00 Tuesday Varsity –2:00 – 6:30 10th Grade – 2:30 – 6:30 9th Grade – 3:00 – 6:30 Wednesday Varsity –2:00 – 4:30 10th Grade – 2:00 – 4:30 9th Grade – 2:00 -4:30 (9th Grade Orientation)

  9. Week Two – Practice Schedules • Thursday • - Pictures - Varsity 10:30 10th Grade – 11:15 9th Grade – 12:00 • - Blue/Gold Scrimmage – 5:00 – 8:00 • Friday • 9th Grade Scrimmage – 9:00 – 11:30 • Varsity and 10th Grade – Practice TBD • Saturday • Varsity and 10th Grade Scrimmage - 9:00 – 11:00 (@PLHS) • Owatonna, Eastview, Mounds View • Week Three • – Practice 3:15 – 6:00 and Games Start • - Game schedules at PLHS Activities • *VARSITY Practice , Monday, Sept 2nd (Labor Day)

  10. Practice Logistics • BE EARLY… • Bring Food and Water for transitions • Always have Cleats, Tennis Shoes, Sandals • BRING WATER JUG TO PRACTICE – HYDRATE!! • Practice Jersey, GIRDLE, NAVY SHORTS **Practice Pants • Locker Rooms • Varsity – Team Shed for First Two Weeks • 9th/10th – Assigned Lockers. Locks $5.00 • Keep Lockers LOCKED – YOU are Responsible for Equipment

  11. Practice Expectations • 1. We expect that players will make every effort to be in attendance at EVERY Practice. • 2. If you are going to be late or miss practice for any reason, you need to let your POSITION COACH or Grade Level Coach know BEFORE practice. • Late or Missing Practices/Lifting/Meetings - Unexcused = Consequences • 4. Players receiving ISS or Detention are considered Unexcused Absences and will NOT be allowed to participate in practice that day • Players MUST attend school to practice or play in a game. • Player seeing a Doctor for Anything – must have a note clearing them.

  12. Team Handbook Varsity Lettering Policy - Requirements: PLAY, youth camp, quarters limit, academics, etc. Strength and Conditioning Expectations - Strength training is a positive lifestyle choice and the earlier a player commits to Strength training, the more success they will have as an athlete. Program Philosophy - Athletes are encouraged to make wise choices on how their free time is spent to ensure their bodies are getting the much needed rest and recovery they need as a result of playing a tough, physically demanding sport. *Complete Player Handbook located on football website

  13. EARNING Playing Time • TRUST • - Can coaches and teammates trust this player? • COMMITMENT • - Is this player committed to the team year round? Positive Daily Choices • - Is this player been involved in all off-season weight training and TEAM functions? • - What type of Leader is this player? • WORK ETHIC • - Will this player work hard at all time? • - Will this player be fully engaged in practice or a distraction? • PHYSICAL SKILLS • - Is the player physically capable of being a competitive player at the 5A level? • - Has this player worked hard in the off-season to physically prepare himself for demands of football? • - Has this player worked hard enough to set himself apart from other’s competing for his position? • MENTAL SKILLS • - Does the player understand the techniques used in his position? • - Does the player understand his role and responsibility to the team? • ***Player Personnel is discussed and evaluated constantly at all levels***

  14. Control What You Can Control… Attitude Preparation Effort

  15. Parent/Program Relationship • 1. Communication– Please use the proper lines of communication: • #1 – TALK TO YOUR SON • A. Have your son talk to his Position Coach or Grade Level Coach- 99% of issues can be resolved • B. Set up a time and talk to your son and his position coach or Grade Level Coach • C. Set up a time and talk to your son, his position coach and the Off/Def Coordinator • D. Set up a time & talk to your son, his position coach, the Off/Def Coordinator & Head Coach • E. Set up a time and talk with the Head Coach and Athletic Director • ***Coaches will not address texts, emails or phone calls about playing time during the season*** • 2. Support • Positive encouragement for your son and the football program. Be a Fan, speak highly of the program. • 3. Motivate • Encourage your son to be as active as he can and work as hard as he can and take full advantage of any opportunity • 4. Involvement • Not only will your son be a big part of this program, but I encourage you to do the same. • TOGETHER WE WILL…

  16. Paul Schons – Director

  17. Board Members • Matt Gegenheimer – Head Coach • Director – Paul Schons • Business Membership – Paul Wick • Yearbook – Mike Montross • Family Membership – Cindy Jones • Fundraising – Tanya Anthony • Finance – Brandon Larson • Give Back Day – Susan O’Connor • LABC – Steve Hoeg and Heidi Shaver • Concessions and GD Ops – Sarah and Trent Bowman • Golf Event – Shannon Schultz • 10thReps – Amy Cole • 9th Rep – Jessie Hawley

  18. Golf Tourney Thursday Aug. 15th If you still want to play, you have to me tonight! NO EXCEPTIONS

  19. Senior Scholarships Livin’ Right $500 Leadership $500 Todd Kane Memorial $1000

  20. Family Membership • Cindy Jones • Cindy’s Goal is to get all your items to you at the Blue/Gold Game • Reserved Parking Change • See Cindy with any questions

  21. Team Dinners We have 4 Varsity Team Dinners planned for this season. We need Varsity parents to help out. Please see Susie Whaley tonight if you can help. Aug 5,12,26 and Oct 3rd. Dinner with Mom’s – Sept 12th. If your son is dressed on Friday Nights, you are invited.

  22. Drive for Cash $20 for every test drive up to $6000! Blue/Gold Game Thursday Aug. 22nd **Prizes for driving Sign up on DIBS – open NOW

  23. Cookie/Pizza Sale It is the expectation that EVERY player 9-12 will participate in this fundraiser WHEN: Aug 12th-Aug18th Turn in forms and $ at practice on the 19th. The expectation is $250 in sales between the 2 products. If you didn’t get a form – See Tanya Anthony TONIGHT Pick up will be Wednesday, September 11th at the PL High School from 5:30-6:30. Must pick up during this time or make arrangements for someone to pick up for you.  If you do not pick up your pizza/cookies on the 11th, your entire order will be donated to a local food shelf. You will then have to go refund everyone and run the hill 1000 times. : - ) If you are a PLATINUM Family Member, you are exempt.

  24. 9th Grade Parents Concessions and Gear Sales Each 9th grade parent is asked to sign up for 1 shift. *DIBS If you signed up for a Platinum Membership you are exempt.

  25. Other Events Golf Event – Aug. 15th Pictures – Aug 22rd Blue/Gold Game and Drive for Cash Aug 22rd Senior Picnic Aug 23th Team Dinners ( Susie Whaley) Tackle Cancer Night –Homecoming Senior Night ( Wednesday )

  26. Senior Picnic Friday Aug. 23rd Sand Pointe Park - 5:30 to 8:00 Senior Players, Senior Managers, and their Families. More info to come soon. Please RSVP to Sandy Bair at rs.bair@mchsi.com by Friday the 16th.

  27. Tackle Cancer Night! Homecoming Night Will need 9th grade player/parent help

  28. Gear Sales Gear is for sale tonight – Limited supply so buy tonight! Visit the gear shed during Varsity games at the scoreboard end of the stadium

  29. TD Club Checklist Turn in forms and $ Vol hours Drive for Cash Buy Laker Gear Sign up for Golf Support the program

  30. TD Club – THANK YOU!! Thanks to all the Touchdown Club Members that have helped! Next meeting is TBA

  31. District Champs – 2012, 2017 Section Runner Up – 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 Section Champs – 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017 “A Standard of Excellence”

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