Football Parent Meeting

Athletic Training Chad Jeffrey

Kevin Hirst – DC / LB’s Trey Fitzpatrick – OC / QB’s John Keith – DB’s / Head JV Nathan Braun – DE Tom Alfieri – RB’s / Special Teams Damion Simmons – DT Brandon Fuschak – DB’s / Head 9th Cory Hamman – OL Tom Keresztury – OL Jason Hendrick – WR Jeff Jung - WR

Philosophy We believe athletics is an extension of the classroom. We believe we have a platform to teach lessons and concepts that they can use to be successful now and after they graduate.

Our Values Discipline Dedication Character We use these three concepts in all that we do. It is the core of what we teach

Our Values Teach the value of hard work Teach the value of being a part of something bigger than yourself Teach the value of honesty and integrity

Our Priorities Faith Family Academics Athletics

What we expect To be totally honest To buy in to our core values To be the best student you can be To practice and play to the best of your ability

What we expect To represent yourself, your family and our school with class To communicate with your coaches

What you can expect To be totally honest with you To communicate with you about your status on our team and what you can do to improve To take care of you physically

What you can expect We will work hard to make sure you are prepared to win To be loyal to you in all areas To treat you with respect and dignity To do everything we can to make MacArthur the best place to play in the state!

Team Objectives Four Teams Varsity Junior Varsity Freshmen A/B

Team Objectives Freshmen All players will play as equal as possible Players are divided on ability level and physical development Primary objective is to introduce players to our system

Team Objectives Junior Varsity Work hard to get all players in Prepare players for Varsity

Team Objectives Varsity Playing time is not guaranteed Primary focus is to win We will always seek to find role players to help us Play as many people as we can

Choosing Starters We have no set depth chart Players can earn playing time in practice We evaluate our players each week We put players in positions to help us this season and in the future

Choosing Starters Criteria we use Trust and commitment Work ethic Knowledge of assignment Hitting and mental toughness

Choosing Starters We believe all these qualities should be possessed by our players The final criteria then is talent Players can always speak to their position coaches for clarification

Parent Conferences We ask that you respect our chain of command Player speaks to position coach Player and position coach meet with head coach Parent speaks to position coach

Parent Conferences Parent, athlete, position coach and head coach conference Conversation will be only about your child and how they can improve

Practice expectations Varsity / JV will practice from 4:25 – 6:00 Monday – Wed Varsity team meeting Thursday 4:15 – 5:00 JV Game Day

Practice expectations Freshmen will practice until 4:45 Monday – Wednesday Thursday is game day

Practice expectations If you are going to miss we expect a call from the player Academic related issues need to be cleared with coach in advance

Training Room If an injury occurs we ask that you work with our trainers This helps us track and manage the injury and the recovery

Helpful Information NEISD Athletics Website Gobrahmas.com THSCA Recruiting webinar that answers many questions about college athletics and preparations needed