August 4 th , 2014 “WE WILL WIN”

1. Willis Wildkat Football August 4th , 2014 “WE WILL WIN” Willis ISD

2. Coaches IntroductionCoordinators • Ryan Gentry: Assistant Head Coach Offensive Coordinator QB’S • Eric King: Defensive Coordinator Safeties • Matt Fisher: Special Team Coordinator Wide Receivers

3. Offensive Coaches • JaminSavell: Offensive Line • Rick Prater: Running Backs

4. Defensive Coaches • Justin Garrison: Defensive Ends • Bryan Wyman: Defensive Tackles • Don Harrison: Defensive Corners

5. Freshman Coaches • Gregg Watts: Head Coach Offensive Coordinator QB / Running Defensive Backs • Jacob Schexnayder: Offensive Line Defensive Line • Stephen Rasbeary: Wide Receivers Linebackers • Fredrick Lewis: Defensive Coordinator Wide Receivers Defensive Backs

6. Coach Jackson Philosophy • I believe that we all are gifted in certain areas. Success comes from discovering what those gifts are and applying them to our life-long work. From an early age, I have always been passionate about football. I have also been passionate about making a positive difference in other people’s lives. It was apparent to me that the two were tied closely together in the job description of a Football Coach. My personal philosophy can be summarized in this statement:

7. Coach Jackson Philosophy • My goal is to use my God given abilities to make a significant and lasting impact on young men through football.

8. Coach Jackson Philosophy My life has been greatly influenced by my high school and college football coaches. I have seen the impact they have had on me and literally thousands of other young men. There are three characteristics that these men demonstrated that I have incorporated into the way I coach: • Time- Take the time develop a relationship with your players. Going the extra mile will make a big difference in your ability to influence a young man. • Love- Let your players know that you love them and care about their well-being. When your players know that you love them they will do everything they can to avoid letting you down. • Positive Attitude- When you are positive you will have a powerful influence. Being positive is the only way to build self-esteem and self-worth in young people in our society today.

9. Defining Values / Belief System Come as you are • We should be committed to coaching every player to their full potential regardless of physical abilities. Invest the same time and effort into the awkward player as you would the most skilled player. Willing to change • In order to grow we must be willing to think outside the box to invent new ways to achieve our goals. We should also be willing to accept changes that we have no control over.

10. Defining Values / Belief System Here to serve • We must serve by stretching out our hand to improve our football program, WHS and the Community. Do your part • In the Wildkat football program everyone has an active part to play. However we shouldn’t get hung up on our specific tasks. We should always be willing to help others with their tasks.

11. Defining Values / Belief System Bring your best • Excellence will honor the kids and inspire others to be their best. You never know who is watching you and who will be influence by our behavior. Create great environment • Wildkat football should be Fun, Appealing, Engaging and learning experiences. Athletes should feel safe, encouraged and learn life lessons.

12. Defining Values / Belief System We will lead with passion and enthusiasm • I believe coaching is a privilege and not a right. No person on this staff should feel entitled to anything. I believe we were called to Willis for a lot of different reasons. Let’s come to work with positive enthusiasm and passion in our heart.

13. Vision Win a District Championship consistently. Play with intensity and enthusiasm-PLAY HARD! Know your assignments. • A smart team is a hard team to beat. • Fundamentally sound. Have an outstanding Academic Support System. • Weekly grade checks and tutorials. 80% or lower mandatory • S.T.A.A.R tutorials. • SAT/ACT prep. • Demand excellence in the classroom. • 100% passing.

14. Vision Be the best coached team in the district. • Attention to detail in everything we do. • Sound coaching techniques. • Coaches master their positions. • Play like you practice. • Great communication. • Master game plans. Be the most physical team in the District. • PH Factor-Pursue and Hit! • Great conditioning. • Establish an attitude. • Take pride in being tough. • Outstanding off-season.

15. Vision Be the most enthusiastic team in the District. • Be excited to coach. • Be excited to practice. • Show enthusiasm to players. • Develop leaders. Be the classiest team in the District. • Least penalized team in the district. • No taunting. No pointing. • No individual showboating. • Dress alike. • Run on and off the field. • Be good citizens.

16. Vision Be the top Offense and Defense in the District. • Dominate the line of scrimmage. • Great schemes on both sides. • Lead the District in turnover margin. • Find the play-makers. • Get the right players in the right position. Be the best kicking team in the District. • Be sound on all Special Teams. • Emphasize the kicking game as much as Offense and Defense. • Use the best personnel available.

17. LIFE SKILLS • PHYSICAL CONDITION AND DEVELOPMENT • Off Season program- Test Improvement • Healthy later in life • Discipline • Little things – Hand on the line, Run through the line • Punctuality – On time to meetings • Responsibilities – Locker – Assignments • Mental Toughness – Play when you feel bad or hurting. • Do the right thing – All the time, not sometimes. • Relating to Peers • Team Atmosphere - Fit in, Play as a team • Develop close relationships – Take care of and depend on each other • Must prove that your are the best – It’s not the coaches fault if you’re not starting. • Relating to Authority • Say “ Yes sir” - Respect Authority • Take excited criticism – Learn to push harder and not quit after severe criticism. • Respond to coaches - Make eye contact, say “yes sir”, give them a hugg and rejoice. • Reacting to and handling emotion • Don’t get too high with one win or with one loss – 21point win doesn’t mean you are # 1 and a 21 point loss doesn’t mean you are a loser. • Thrill of win – Show your emotion, hug everyone, black, brown, white, rich and poor should enjoy a win as a team. • Agony of defeat – Learn to deal with it, we will never tell you that you are terrible. • Anger – Learn to control it, don’t fight. • Fear – Natural feeling as long as it is not a fear of failing. • Guilt – When a kicker misses winning field goal. Don’t let guilt haunt him; take care of him. • Express your emotion - Bull corn session. • Competitiveness – Learn to compete against teammates, opponents, rivals, but don’t hate them. • Pride - In school, facilities, team yourself. • Love – learn to create an athletic feeling of love for your teammates and coaches.

18. HOW WE COACH • Practice winning everyday. Demand the best from each player on and off the field. • Be responsible for your player’s progress. If one player is performing poorly, re-evaluate him. If your players are performing poorly, re-evaluate yourself. • Always treat your players as you would treat your sons. • Encourage them to be self-confident. Walk with a swagger.

19. HOW WE COACH • Be positive and encourage them to do their best. We will never verbally or physically abuse a player. We will not tear kids down. • Minimize distractions. • Play as many players as possible without jeopardizing the team’s success. • Sell your players on the fact that they must pay a price if they expect to win.

20. HOW WE COACH • Pay attention to details. Winners take care of the little things. • Have a plan for everything. Do not be surprised. • Take advantage of opportunities to make someone better. • Build toward game day.

21. HOW WE PRACTICE • Games are for players, practices are for coaches. Have a plan to get better. • Teach during meeting times, get reps during practice. The practice field is not a classroom. • Coach enthusiasm with enthusiasm. • Teach your players how to play hard. • Develop drills that are applicable to game situations.

22. HOW WE PRACTICE • Post daily practice schedules. • Keep a good practice tempo. Keep all players involved and working a much as possible. Nobody stands around. • Use a lot of fundamental drills. Blocking, Tackling, Throwing, Catching, Kicking. • Have the game plan taught by Wednesday. By Friday night, players should be ready to react on instincts. • End practice on a good note, with enthusiasm. • Practice game situations.

23. HOW WE WIN • PLAY HARD! • Have an Attitude of Expectancy- Expect great things to happen. Have a burning desire to win. • Practice getting better everyday. • Field a team that expects to win every game. Build their confidence by building on success. • Install an Offense that will create mismatches, move the ball and put points on the board. Get as many people involved as possible. • Install a Defense that is aggressive, runs to the football and plays extremely intense. • Install Special Teams that are fundamentally sound and organized.

24. HOW WE WIN • Be excellent in the fundamental areas-Blocking, Tackling, Throwing, Catching, Kicking and Punting. • Be disciplined. Force turnovers, do not give them up. Make the big plays, do not give them up. • Eliminate mistakes. • Win the War of Intimidation- Be more physical and aggressive than your opponent. • Play the play-makers. The guys who get results. • Play Runners and Hitters on Defense. • Take away your opponents best plays and players. Make them play “left-handed”.

25. Program Goals Freshman • This level is the most impressionable level in the high school program. What they learn or don’t learn here will stay with them throughout their years in high school. A good experience at the freshman level is vital and necessary as well as critical to their development in the overall program. Their staying in the program depends upon a good learning and enjoyable experience. • Develop an appreciation and / or desire to do well in football. • Develop and maintain good working relations and habits. • Develop and maintain (demand) intensity in practice and in games. • Maintain good discipline and proper attitudes. • Develop a good fundamental development of skills. • Build pride in the football program and the over athletic program. • Explain and instill: the philosophy of “pay your dues”. • Relate to the rest of the football program. Work your way up in the program. • Keep marginal or undeveloped players in the program and develop and encourage them and their skills. Allow them the opportunity to develop.

26. Program Goals Junior Varsity • This level is the feeder level for the varsity. Attitudes and skill development should be falling into place with concentrated efforts of the coach and players alike. • Develop and maintain intensity in practices and all games. • Develop varsity prospects for the future. • Develop competitive attitudes, citizenship, sportsmanship, and pride in the football program and the overall athletic program. • Maintain the players’ interest in the program and direct their actions toward a fulfillment of these goals. • Relate to the rest of the football system and the overall program. • Develop good work habits. • Play as many as possible and win as many games as possible. • Win but not at the expense of the players morale or the good of the team. • Carry on the “pay your dues” philosophy.

27. Program Goals Varsity Level • The varsity level is the perfection of the skills, attitudes and beliefs of the entire program. Athletes will be role models in the community, and be a part of a cause that is bigger than their own. • Varsity athletes will understand that it’s a privilege and not a right to be in athletics. • Varsity athletes will be ambassadors of character, integrity, and honor. • Varsity athletes will develop competitive attitudes, citizenship, sportsmanship, and pride in the football program and the overall athletic program. • Varsity athletes will be dedicated to a cause greater than themselves. • Varsity athletes will present themselves in a professional manor at all times. • Varsity athletes will memorize, and understand the significance of the five life skills. • Varsity athletics will be in their top four priorities. “Faith, Family, Education and Athletics”. • Varsity athletes must be willing to sacrifice personal time for the team. • Varsity athletes must be willing to except that they are a role model for the youth of the community. • Varsity athletes will complete 100 hours of community service per year. • Varsity athletes will understand that being on the varsity roster does not guarantee them playing time. • Varsity athletes will attend summer pride to improve skills during the summer. • Varsity athletes will show the perfection, knowledge, and techniques at their position. • Varsity athletes will participate in all fundraisers or benefits to improve the equipment and facilities. • Varsity players will create personal, team, and future goals. They will be directed in their actions of fulfillment of these goals. • Varsity players will perfect and maintain intensity in practice and all games. • The varsity level is not a win at all cost level. Varsity athletics has a level of intensity to perfect the skills, attitude and determination not to ever fail. We understand that we will not always complete the skills to perfection, although our goals must still be met even when obstacles or setbacks occur.

28. How to deal with absences • 1. Call or text Coach Jackson • Cell: (469)877-3148 or Office: (936)856-1317 • Email: ajackson@willisisd.org • 2. Call the Attendance office • (936)856-1250

29. Correction for Unexcused Absences or Skipping Practice • 1 unexcused absence: • Level 1 Correction + Sit 1 quarter next game • 2 unexcused absences: • Level 2 Correction + Sit 2 quarters next game • 3 unexcused absences: • Level 3 Correction + Sit 3 quarters next game

30. Excused Absence per Week • 1 absence: Make up Weight room and Conditioning • 2 absences: Make up Weight room and Conditioning + Sit 1 Quarter • 3 absences: Make up Weight room and Conditioning + Sit 2 Quarters

31. COMMUNICATION WISD WEB PAGE Information concerning the WISD athletic program please check the athletic web page. Information directly concerning football please check the football web page. The football web page will have all football game day & practice itinerary. Directions to game sites can be found on the WISD Web page and the football web page. HUDL Hudl is our video editing system. This system was purchased by our football booster club. Varsity, J.V. and Freshman games will be on this system for you to watch at your convenience. Varsity and J.V. practices along with our opponent’s games will be on this system. The hudl system also provides our coaches the ability to communicate with our athletes by text, email and video. This will be the primary way our coaches will communicate with the kids.

32. COMMUNICATION • Facebook: Audie Jackson • Twitter: CoachJwildkats • *You need to call coach Jackson if you are going to be absent along with the attendance office. 936-856-1317 or 469-877-3148

33. UIL PARENT – COACH RELATIONSHIP • http://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/manuals/Parent_Info_Manual_13-14.pdf

34. ACADEMICSTutorial Program • Monday: • 2:45p.m. to 3:30p.m. • Tuesday • 2:45p.m. to 3:30p.m. • Wednesday: • No tutorials unless you have a note from teacher • Thursday: • Varsity-after school • Friday: • Freshman and J.V. after school • *Mandatory with a 80% or lower in any class. • * Anyone is allowed to attend if they have a teachers note.

35. Practice Schedule • Monday: 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. • Tuesday: 4:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. • Wednesday: 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. • Thursday: J.V. & Freshman Game day • Friday: J.V. & Freshman 8th period practice

36. TRANSPORTATION • If your child needs a ride home or needs a ride to practice please contact Coach Jackson. • Transportation should never be an issue at W.H.S.

37. LABOR DAY PRACTICE • WE WILL HAVE PRACTICE ON LABOR DAY!!!! • Freshman, J.V. and Varsity • 8:00a.m. to 12:00noon