M.H.S.

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M.H.S.

• FOOTBALL
• 2008

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• COACHING
• STAFF

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• KEVIN LYNOTT
• Varsity Head Coach
• Kevin.lynott_at_fcps.org
• 240 236-7400

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• TYLER WHITE
• Assistant Varsity

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• MIKE DESIMONE
• Assistant Varsity

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• BILL HILDBOLD
• Assistant Varsity

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• TOM MAY
• Head Junior Varsity
• Thomas.may_at_fcps.org

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• JASON CUTSAIL
• Assistant Junior Varsity

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• JOSH THUMMA
• Assistant Junior Varsity

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• CHRIS DILLON
• Assistant Junior Varsity

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• MIKE BURNS
• Head 9th Grade
• Mikeburnsecc_at_aol.com

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• DAN MCCALLION
• Assistant 9th Grade

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• FRED MICHELS
• Assistant 9th Grade

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COACHING PHILOSOPHY

• Preparing young men for life
• Academics then Football
• Athlete first then winning
• Helping People be Succeed

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MISSION

• Personal Responsibility
• Commitment
• Leadership By Example
• Positive Words Actions
• Help Preparation for the Future
• Leave a Legacy

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2008 EXPECTATIONS

• The Hardest Working Team in the State
• Attendance for Summer Conditioning is vital for
  safety and success
• Productive Healthy Preseason
• Vie for the Piedmont Conference Championship
• Playoff Berth and Beyond
• Continuing to Build the Tradition

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PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

• Team First / Commitment
• Be where you are supposed to be, at the time you
  are supposed to be there doing what you are
  supposed to do, with enthusiasm.
• Do the right thing always

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PLAYER PRIORITIES

• 1 Family
• 2 Student-Athlete / Citizen
• 3 Social Life

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ACADEMIC COALITION

• Parent
• Teacher
• Coach
• AD
• Guidance Counselor
• Administration

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DISCIPLINE

• Structure and Consistency
• Firm Fair, Not Equal
• Attendance is Vital
• Knights of The Round Table players voted to the
  table to represent the varsity team in weekly
  meetings with the head coach to discuss team
  issues and promote team unity.

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WEBPAGE

• www.middletownmdfootball.com
• Communication Link
• Updated info announcements, camps, dates, stats,
  schedules, links much more

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PLAYING TIME

• Between Player Coach
• Many important roles as a player
• Practice players, special teams, subs, starters
  etc
• The 11 best will play (adult work world
  philosophy)
• Best doesnt necessarily mean the most talented

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7 CRITERIA IN DETERMING A STARTER(NOT A
PERSONALITY CONTEST)

• Strength in major lifts / Fitness Level
• Quickness and Speed
• Size (doesnt always mean bulk, could be the
  HEART)
• Knowledge of the Game
• Toughness and hitting ability
• Attitude / Coach-ability
• Performance (making the PLAY / Getting It done)
• Head coach has final say, listen to staff,
  has input / its something we do not take lightly

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PARENT / COACHCOMMUNICATION

• Seek 1st to understand, then to be understood
• Open door Policy
• Go to Head Coach 1st
• Willing to Listen (may agree to disagree)
• Firm, Fair, Consistent Policy
• The appropriate time to talk
• 24 hour rule with emotional matters

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FUNDRAISING

• Letter writing
• Discount Cards
• Stadium Project

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Strength Conditioning

• Must be done all year long Athletic Strength
  Training or Strength Training, after-school, and
  Summer Training
• Training Focus Strength, Speed, Agility,
  Flexibility, Quickness (more than just lifting a
  few weights)
• Strength Conditioning is a facilitator to
  Movement
• Mandatory for Safety Success
• Performance Enhancement
• 100 of Top quality Maryland High School
  Football programs mandate and conduct a highly
  structured year around TEAM lifting and running
  program
• Any age with proper supervision, technique, and
  appropriate weight.

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Summer 08 Strength Conditioning

• Attendance is a must for safety success
• 4 Days a week (3 at School, 1 at home)
• School Training Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 730
  am to 10 am
• Acclimates your body for the demands of football
• Vacations are excused

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Summer 08 Strength Conditioning

• Our program trains the proper energy system for
  football through running, lifting, agilities, and
  stretching.
• Not training the proper energy system (6-8 weeks)
  prior to the start of padded practices has led to
  cases of injuries, heat illnesses, and other life
  threatening situations due to the body not being
  ready for the demands of football.

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IMPORTANT DATES / TO DOS

• NFL Camp Meeting May 13th 700pm
• NFL Camp May 19 22 (Waiver Forms)
• Class Interviews During Summer Workouts
• Start of Strength Conditioning June 17th
• Physicals (a must to play by Aug 16)
• 7 on 7 Starts May 28th
• Make Up Parent / Player Football Meeting for
  those who missed 4/29 May 27th _at_ the MHS media
  center from 7pm to 8pm

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IMPORTANT DATES / TO DOS

• Frederick County 7 on 7 League
• What 7on7 Passing Tourney, Play all Frederick
  County High School Teams
• Who All interested upcoming MHS Football 11th
  and 12th graders / 16-20 committed players needed
  to field a team
• When 7 Days, mainly Wednesday Thursday Pm's in
  May / June from 6-8pm 10 Games
• Wednesday 5-28 Thursday 5-29 Wednesday 6-4
  Thursday 6-5 BYE Tuesday 6-10 Wednesday 6-11
• Saturday June 14th 7on7 Passing Jamboree at
  Frederick High School, 9am to 5pm ( 4 games
  guaranteed)
• Where Walkersville Heritage Park
• If interested Sign up with Coach Lynott, Attend 1
  or 2 practice sessions, Attend Games
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IMPORTANT DATES / TO DOS

• Equipment Handout August 4th
• Testing Strength Speed August 5,6,7
• August 16th first official day of Practice
• Buy Black Shoes
• August 30th Fundraising Blitz
• Spirit Pack T-Shirt, Shorts, Mouth Piece, etc
  (expect a flyer soon)

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IMPORTANT DATES / TO DOS

• USC Strength Conditioning Video Clip
• Bill Hildbold Do We Want to Play College Sports
  ?
• Keith Powell / Tim Ambrose Stadium
• MVAA Meeting Tom Evich / High School Coaches in
  cafeteria with handouts