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Lightning Football 2009

Lightning Football 2009. Chemically-Free Presentation. Why Are We Here . There are athletes that use every day There are athletes that use throughout the season There are athletes that use and play on game day There are athletes that want to quit using

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Lightning Football 2009

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  1. Lightning Football 2009 Chemically-Free Presentation

  2. Why Are We Here • There are athletes that use every day • There are athletes that use throughout the season • There are athletes that use and play on game day • There are athletes that want to quit using • Marijuana use has become more prevalent than alcohol • Marijuana is easier to obtain • Marijuana is more difficult to detect – a person is less likely to get “caught” unless they actually have paraphernalia on them • Athletes do not perceive that marijuana “impairs” them or hampers their athletic performance • Alcohol is still a problem • Some athletes “pre-medicate” on game days • Other chemicals are being used as well What our Student-athletes are saying

  3. What Do We Do • Meaningful Chemically-Free Contract • Community Investment • Honor System with student accountability – change the culture of acceptability • Parental support and monitoring • We need to do…. • Education • Service • Fun • New Lettering Policy

  4. The Contract • Lightning Football Chemical Commitment Statement • I, _____________________, hereby commit to the following as of ____________________.

  5. I will be chemically free.  • I will help my fellow teammates and classmates be chemically free. • I will actively remove myself from situations in which chemicals are being used. • I will support other student athletes that are committed to being chemically free.

  6. I understand that this commitment will require the support of many people. I will rely on the people listed below to help me. I will be open and honest with them.

  7. _____________________________

  8. Follow-up Activities • Leadership League • Leadership Council • Fridays in May – League Meetings • Council Structure (6 Sr., 2 Jr., 2 Soph, 2 Frosh) • Elect Council Members • Educational Activities concerning chemical use • Leadership Sessions

  9. Summer Activities (Service) • Feed Our Starving Children • Children’s Hospital • Summer Activities (Fun) • Father/Son Softball Game • Wii Tournament • Bowling Tournament • Brunswick Zone • PaintBall

  10. Varsity Football Excursion • Potentially an Overnight Activity • Centered Around Commitment Activities • Involve Parents

  11. 2009 Lettering Policy • Lightning Football Lettering Policy • Academics: Q2 GPA above 3.0 and No Detentions/Suspensions ______(5)Q3 GPA above 3.0 and No Detentions/Suspensions ______(5)Q4 GPA above 3.0 and No Detentions/Suspensions ______(5)Q1 GPA above 3.0 and No Detentions/Suspensions ______(5)Total _____(20)

  12. Weight Room: Winter Strength Packet Completed ______(5)Winter Strength Testing Completed ______(5)Spring Strength Packet Completed ______(5)Spring Strength Testing Completed ______(5)Summer Strength Packet Completed ______(5)Summer Strength Testing Completed ______(5)Fall Strength Packet Completed ______(5)Fall Strength Testing Completed ______(5) Total _____(40)

  13. Multisport Athletes: Participate in EVHS Winter Sport or Winter Strength & Conditioning 3Days/Week ______(5) Participate in EVHS Spring Sport or Spring Strength & Conditioning 3Days/Week ______(5) Participate in Summer Super Group 3Days/Week _____(10) Total _____(20) • Chemical Free:Signed Chemical Free Form Approved by Leadership Council Total _____(20)

  14. Community Service:Football Related (EVAA Camp/Clinc) or other: _____(10) Non-Football Related (Relay for Life) or other: _____(10)*Any Personal Foul Penalty Results in Extra Community Service Total _____(20) Fundraising:Completed Gold Card Requirements (Sell 10 Cards) _____(10)Completed Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast Requirements (Sell 10 Cards) _____(10) Total _____(20)

  15. Practice Participation:No Unexcused Absences _____(10)Turn in All Equipment/Jerseys at End of Season _____(10)Total _____(20) Team Football Performance:Varsity/Sophomore A Season (5Wins=2pts, 6W=3pts, 7W=4pts, 8W=5pts ) _____(5) Varsity Postseason (Section Champs = 5 Points, State Champs = 10 Points _____(15) Team Academic Award (Silver = 2 Points, Gold = 5 Points) _____(5) Total _____(25)

  16. Individual Football Performance: Varsity Quarters Played (1 play = 1 quarter played) in Regular Season _____(32) Varsity Quarters Played (1 play = 1 quarter played) in Playoffs _____(4+)Total ____(36+)

  17. POINTS NEEDED TO EARN AN EASTVIEW LIGHTNING VARSITY FOOTBALL LETTER *____(175) • *This new lettering policy for 2009-2010 football players begins March 16, 2009. Because of this, the Q2 academics, winter strength packet, winter strength testing, and winter sport participation will not be included this season. • POINTS NEEDED TO EARN LETTER IN 2009-2010 ____(155)

  18. All lettering forms will be completed by the football player and submitted via the coaching staff to the Leadership Council. The Leadership Council will recommend all letter winners to the coaching staff. • The Eastview Football coaching staff by collective agreement may award any athlete a letter. • “Feed the Good Dog”

  19. Potential Issues • Attitudes • The same thing goes on in every other high school and program in the state so what is the big deal? • I’ll sign it because the coaches or my parents want me to. • I’ll sign it and I’ll be good during the season but this spring break and summer I want to have some fun. • If I don’t sign it I’ll lose playing time.

  20. Potential Issues • What about players that don’t commit? • Misinformation • Finger Pointing • What about players that break the commitment • How do we hold each other accountable?

  21. Potential Issues • We are not medical doctors or psychologists • Issues can paralyze us into inaction • We all have a story or know someone who has been affected by chemical use

  22. Contact Information • Player Cell Phone Number and Provider • Player email address • Parent(s) Cell Phone Number and Provider • Parent(s) email address

  23. What Next? • Deadline for Commitment Forms is Friday, March 20, 2009 • Incoming 9th Graders • No EVHS Teacher Signature • No Football Coach Signature • Ostergaard , Sexton, Slattery • – Falcon Ridge Middle School • Plucker – BlackHawk Middle School • Hemphill, Levang– Scott Highlands Middle School

  24. Suggestions • Have a Conversation about the contract • Read the handout from former players and have a conversation • Eat a meal as a family during the week • Read Uncommon by Tony Dungy as a family and have some conversations about it • Know where your child is and who they’re with • Stay or get involved in positive behaviors

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