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2017 9th Grade Football Freshman Coaches: Tobby Stroud : Freshman Head Coach Cell phone: 612-770-7423, School: 241-3400 X 2131 Email: tobby.stroud@isd728.org Alex Sears Mike Miller

Follow Elks Football on Social Media: Text Messaging Service 2017 9th Grade Football Follow Elks Football on Social Media: Website – www.elkriverfootball.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/ElkRiverQuarterbackClub Twitter – @ElkRiverElksFB Email – elkriverelksfootball@gmail.com Text Messaging Service Remind - Text following code to 81010 or (763) 515-0807 **Code for Parents: @17-9parent, **Code for Players: @17-9player

2017 9th Grade Football The fun begins Monday – August 14th! Freshman Practice Schedule Monday, August 14th, - 8:00-10:00 am – Practice, 10:15-11:00 am – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks, 11:15 - Get Game Uniforms after Practice Tuesday August 15th - 9:00-11:00 am – Practice, 11:15-12:00 pm – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks, 12:15 –Picture Day Wed., August 16th - 8:00-10:00 am – Practice, 10:15-11:00 am – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks Thursday, August 17th - 9:00-11:00 am – Practice, 11:15-12:00 pm – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks, 12:30-8:00 pm – Gold Card Blitz Day Friday, August 18th, - 8:00-10:00 am – Practice, 10:15-11:00 am – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks Monday, August 21st, - 8:00-10:00 am – Practice 10:15-11:00 am – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks, Tuesday August 22nd- 8:00-10:00 am – Practice 10:15-11:00 am – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks Wed., August 23rd- 8:00-10:00 am – Practice 10:15-11:00 am – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks Thursday, August 24th- 8:00-10:00 am – Practice 10:15-11:00 am – Walk Thru/Chalk Talks Friday, August 25th, - Scrimmage at Mounds View HS starts at 10:00 am NOTE – the freshman will also be scheduled for Baseline Testing with our Trainer – Karina Swanberg, sometime during these 2 weeks. Find the schedules on our website: www.elkriverfootball.com

Freshman Expectations 2017 9th Grade Football Freshman Expectations We have high expectations as a coaching staff. We expect all players to be at all practices. Family matters that conflict with practice need to be communicated w/Coach Stroud. Missing practice will result in players missing necessary skills and knowledge of plays. Absences from practice may result in the players ability to start and/or a loss of playing time. If players are present in school, but absent from practice, a parent will need to call or email coach Tobby Stroud, 612-770-7423 (tobby.stroud@isd728.org)

Freshman Expectations 2017 9th Grade Football Freshman Expectations We expect players to be on time and in the uniform of the day. (Full Pads/Shorts and Shells/Athletic Shoes, etc.) Tardiness and absences will result in appropriate opportunities. Coaches will have respect for players. Players need to respect the coaches, student managers, other players, and the ERHS staff.

Freshman Expectations 2017 9th Grade Football Freshman Expectations We expect you to know the players handbook and our playbooks. We expect you to act appropriately at all times: at practice, on the bus, in school, in public, and at home. We expect you to work as hard in school as you will on the field. Academics are very important to the Elks football program. You will be expected to have a passing grade in all your classes.

2017 9th Grade Football Freshman – A & B Teams: Players will make the A or B squad based on their playing ability, knowledge of their position, and effort: both in school and on the practice field. All players will play in either the A or B game each week, and players may move levels from week to week.

2017 9th Grade Football All players must use school equipment. No equipment from home except: shoes, approved arm pads, and under-clothing. Players should have in their lockers: *Extra socks *Deodorant, shampoo and soap *Towel *Playbook and pencil *NO money or valuables *Football Practice/Game Clothing and equipment Clothing and equipment will be hung in lockers in order to dry properly. Clothing needs to be taken home and washed in a timely manner.

2017 9th Grade Football Pre-Season Schedule Practice begins August 14th!!! – Practice will be up by the Freshman game field – north of varsity practice field (Behind the Hockey arena going towards Salk MS) 1. August 14-25th on previous slide. Be on time! Eat a healthy breakfast so you have fuel for practice. Lockers will be given out after meeting tonight and on August 14th, at 7:00 to 7:30 am. 2. Gold Card sales start tonight!!!! Last Fundraiser. Money and extra cards need to be in by the 17th (blitz day). Gold Card Meeting at 12:30 pm, sale until 8:00 pm 3. Pictures will be August 15th at 12:15. Please bring your picture money to practice in the morning on that Day. Uniforms handed out on August 14th after practice. 4. A 4 way Scrimmage on, August 25th, at Mounds View HS at 10:00 am

2017 9th Grade Football Parent Volunteers All parents should become member of Booster Club – Elks QB Club (sign up online at our website, also sign up on DIBS for volunteer opportunities) – Each family needs to complete 4 volunteer events Concession Stand for Home Varsity Games (All Freshman parents should do 1 game) Chain Gang for all Freshman Home Games After Game Meals: Provided for all away games (both A and B). The QB club provides some funds but typically not enough for everything. What is needed each week if you are willing and able to purchase items: Gatorade Chips Cookies

2017 9th Grade Football We, the Freshman Coaching staff are committed to do our best to prepare our players for not only football... but, also for life. Any questions, please contact:  Tobby Stroud Cell phone: 612-770-7423, School: 241-3400 X 2131 Email: tobby.stroud@isd728.org