Nebraska City JM Ravens 2012 Parents Guide

Basic Philosophy Teamwork Sportsmanship Courage Strength Loyalty Confidence Through all of these building blocks, we will be competitive and successful, regardless of wins and losses.

Coaches: Head Coach:Mick Joe (QB’s & D-Line, Off/Def Coordinator) Assistant Coach – Brian Hoover (O-Line, DB’s & Special Teams) Assistant Coach – Jason Southard ( Running Backs, Linebackers ) Assistant Coach – Brian Kochanwicz (Receivers, Defensive Backs) Assistant Coach – Jason Holman (Receivers, Linebackers)

Parents Guide Please be on time to practice ◦10-15 minutes early to practice is perfect ◦Please be on time to pick up your son after practice! ◦If your player is habitually late or missing for practice, it may affect their playing time and opportunities in games. ◦If your player misses one practice in a week, the minimum play rule for that week is only 4 plays per half, per game. ◦If your player misses both practices in a week, there is no obligation or requirement for them to play in the game that weekend. ◦This comes directly from the league president. ◦We will always go above and beyond to give every player a lot of playing opportunities, but we must also look out for the best interests of the team and those that are at practice. Bring a ½ gallon water jug to practice – please label Water is just as essential as any other piece of equipment. No water will result in a reduction in practice for that player Communication- /Texts ◦Please get in the habit of checking your /texts every day for practice or game updates and information. We cannot call everyone with every change or update, so it is the parents’ responsibility to make sure they are in the loop by checking their s/texts.

All concerns should be brought to Coach Joe by /text. Please do not contact assistant coaches for team issues. It is best to wait 24 hours to bring up a concern (i.e. not immediately following a game or practice). If a concern is about safety, then those issues can and should be brought to my attention immediately. All issues will be addressed professionally and promptly. I will listen to all concerns and try to be as fair as possible, but I will always do what is best for the entire team. If there any question or concern that I can not resolve, or if you don’t feel comfortable discussing with me, please contact Brad Kingery. Issues / Concerns

Football Equipment Have all your equipment with you – label everything! ◦Mouth Guard ◦ Required to have strap to attach Mouth Guard to helmet ◦ Please have an extra Mouth Guard  Please Give it to Coach Joe (already formed) with name on it in a zip lock bag ◦Water Jug ◦Cleats ◦Socks ◦ We would like for all of the kids to have long Navy blue socks for games if possible ◦Helmet/Chin Strap ◦ Please work on snaps so they go on easier (try using a pencil to lubricate the snaps). ◦ Write down an identification number from the helmet in case helmets get accidentally swapped. ◦Shoulder Pads and Leg/Hip pads ◦Practice/Game Pants and Jersey ◦Optional ◦ Cup/Slider Shorts, Under Armour type shirts

Game Days Home Games Please arrive 1 hour early for walk-thru May need 3 parent volunteers to run chain and down markers ◦It’s the best seat in the house to watch a game Away Games Directions will be provided Please arrive 1 hour early for walk-thru

Games & Practices Home games will be at the Public High School in Nebraska City Away game locations are TBD Schedule, Team Roster, Standings will be posted on EVW Website also please check out for specific NC Youth Football information. Practices will normally be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hayward School (this is a change). Please let Coach Joe know if you are going to miss a practice or a game

Team Roster 5 th Grade6 th Grade Brayden BettsManual AdameLangston Hoover Will EppertAlex BeboutLogan Hoover Quintin HolmanNick BurnsEthan Joe Tanner KochanwiczAaron ConnellTrevor Kohrs Joe SchreiterGarrett EymanJordan Moyer Eli SouthardColter FultonJacob Shannon Tyler TillmanGage GrannisBryce Thorne Johnny HengNick Zaroban

Thanks for all your help this year! Let’s make it memorable for the kids! Go Ravens!!!