1. Lake Shore Football
Policies & Procedures

2. I am a Shorian
As a Shorian I will live a respectful, responsible and giving life.  I will respect all others; family, friends, teammates and those whom I meet for the first time.  I will be responsible for me; including all of my actions and words for they carry great power.  I will serve others with integrity, dignity and humility.  I will create constructive change by being that change.  I will, with all of my being, stay dedicated to my goals, persevere through adversity and stay focused on positive growth.  When faced with the most challenging moments, I will be most composed and keep my poise.  In victory I will remain humble and in defeat I will give credit to my opponent.  I will sacrifice for, trust in, and love my teammates throughout our journey.  In all I do, I will love honorably as the Shorian I am.

3. The following general rules and team policies will apply to all Shorians. As Shorians, you are expected to conduct yourselves as positive people at all times. Your actions and words will reflect positively upon you, your family, teammates, coaches, school, community and the Lake Shore Football program. These policies and procedures are designed to help each Shorian realize their full potential.

4. BE ON TIME FOR ALL TEAM FUNCTIONS
Players and staff must be on time for all team functions. This includes, but is not limited to: team meetings, individual meetings, training room appointments, weight room sessions, practices, games and any other team function designated by the Head Coach. Absence or failure to be on time could result in disciplinary action. NOTE: If you know you will be absent or late for a team function, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL and let someone know why you will be absent or late. Notification of absence or tardiness does not necessarily remove the possibility of disciplinary action.
BE PRESENT AND ON TIME! BEING PROMPT INDICATES THAT YOU ARE DISCIPLINE, COMMITMED, AND HAVE RESPECT FOR YOUR TEAMMATES AND COACHES. MAKE IT A PRIORITY AND IT WILL HAPPEN.

5. As a Shorian: IN-HOUSE INFORMATION
NEVER discuss the team, teammates, coaching staff, the physical condition of you or members of our team, planned strategies, etc., with ANYONE. You may be giving information to our opponents and hurt our chances to WIN. In regards to social networking and media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, blogs, interviews etc.) Please do not post highlights until after our season and adhere to following directions on posting messages.
As a Shorian:
I will write and post messages that : are positive and appropriate. praise my family, friends, teammates and others. a college recruiter and my grandparents can read with pride.

6. LOCKER ROOM and EQUIPMENT ROOM
Every player is expected to make his overall contribution to a healthy and winning locker room atmosphere. The following items apply:
1. Make only positive statements in the locker while using appropriate language.
2. Keep your specific locker location neat and clean. Inside and outside of locker. All equipment must be in your locked locker.
3. Do not leave any garbage in your area or in your lockers. Put whatever belongs to you in the trash provided in the locker room. Do not leave old tape or bandages for someone else to pick up.
4. The misuse of any equipment will not be tolerated, ie. Throwing of a helmet.
5. If practicing on the grass field, clean your shoes prior to entering the locker room.
6. Do not alter any piece of equipment. All alternations or adjustments will be handled by a coach or the designated equipment manager. Players will be held financially responsible for losing, damaging or altering Lake Shore issued equipment.

7. LOCKER ROOM and EQUIPMENT ROOM CONTINUED
6. Game day uniforms will be announced a day before the game. That uniform must be worn in total. All protective equipment deemed necessary by the Head Coach, Athletic Trainer, and Equipment Manager must be worn. Chin straps must be buckled. All prescribed protective equipment must be worn, including mouthpieces!
7. Only authorized personnel are permitted in the locker room at any time.
8. Proper attire for practices and games will be worn. Players will wear a shirt and tie to school on game days unless otherwise stated by the coach. Jeans are not acceptable.
9. The use of the stereo in the locker room area prior to a game or scrimmage must be approved by a coach. Players may use individual stereo equipment (i.e. I-pods). (Cell phones are prohibited on the bus during away trips, on the sidelines at practice, games, scrimmages, and the weight room during team lifting sessions).
10. Hazing, harassing and or bullying will not be tolerated at any time! If you are being bullied, see someone being bullied, or here of anyone being bullied, report it immediately to a coach. Coaches must report all incidents to a school administrator.
Each player must comply with these rules or it will be considered to be "conduct detrimental to the team" and will result in disciplinary action.

8. 1. A Championship attitude is required to walk in the weight room!
WEIGHT ROOM POLICIES
The weight room is a place to build the heart of our team!. We will work together as a team and encourage one another. We will also build muscular strength, muscular endurance, muscular mass, power, and explosiveness. Each workout session affords us the opportunity to work to improve ourselves in all of these attributes. We will be required to push ourselves and give 100% effort on every rep, every set, and every exercise. This is where we build our practice and game habits. EARN IT!
All players must wear proper attire. Shirt (at all times), sweats/shorts, shoes (no sandals/flip flops). You will only be able to lift when you are dressed properly.
1. A Championship attitude is required to walk in the weight room!
2. Rack your weights after each lifting session!
3. Cell phones placed on desk or in bucket while in the weight room.
4. No food allowed.
5. No drinks other than water bottles or sports drinks (i.e. Gatorade and
Powerade) are allowed.
6. Foul language and horseplay will not be tolerated.
7. All music played over the weight room stereo system must be appropriate. Any songs that include foul language and vulgar or inappropriate lyrics will not be played!
9. When in the weight room, stay in the weight room for the entire time.
8. We will only build our team up in the weight room!!!!!

9. Classroom Expectations
You are a STUDENT FIRST and an ATHLETE SECOND! All students athletes in the football program will regularly attend class and be on time. Student athlete's grades will be closely monitored throughout the season to make sure progress is being made. The football program will follow the athletic eligibility grade requirements stated in the schools "Code of Conduct". Each player will be asked to turn in progress report. The day will be determined by the coach and communicated to each player.
According to the NFLPA, statistically of the 100,000 high school seniors who play football every year, only 215 will ever make an NFL roster. That is 0.2%! Even of the 9,000 players that make it to the college level only 310 are invited to the NFL scouting combine, the pool from which teams make their draft picks. As you can see, most people who want to become NFL players will not. Therefore it is very important to come up with alternative plans for the future.
-About 1% of every high school senior in the country will continue to play at the college level.
-About .2% of every high school senior who plays football in the country will ever make and NFL roster.

10. INJURIES AND TREATMENT:
TRAINING ROOM
The training room is a place to rehabilitate injuries, get taped, and receive medical treatment in preparation for practice, scrimmages, and games. Show up on time for your scheduled treatments and respect the authority of the Athletic Trainer on staff.
INJURIES AND TREATMENT:
Players must report all injuries and illnesses to the Athletic Trainer immediately. It is the players responsibility to report for treatment in order to get all injuries properly rehabilitated. All injuries must be reported to our Athletic Trainer as soon as possible, but no later than the morning following a game. Do not discuss your injury or illness with anyone outside of your family, team, Athletic Trainer, and your personal Doctor.

11. TRAINING ROOM POLICIES CONTINUED
PHONES and FOOD:
Cell phones are not permitted in the training room on any game day or scrimmage. Food is not permitted in the training room . Athletic drinks or water are allowed.
Dental:
The use of a mouth guard is required at all times while wearing a helmet during play (i.e. games, scrimmages, 7on7's, drills, and practice)

12. I am a Shorian
As a Shorian I will live a respectful, responsible and giving life.  I will respect all others; family, friends, teammates and those whom I meet for the first time.  I will be responsible for me; including all of my actions and words for they carry great power.  I will serve others with integrity, dignity and humility.  I will create constructive change by being that change.  I will, with all of my being, stay dedicated to my goals, persevere through adversity and stay focused on positive growth.  When faced with the most challenging moments, I will be most composed and keep my poise.  In victory I will remain humble and in defeat I will give credit to my opponent.  I will sacrifice for, trust in, and love my teammates throughout our journey.  In all I do, I will love honorably as the Shorian I am.