Fowler Vision Statement

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Fowler Vision Statement

• To make participating in athletics at Fowler
  Middle School one of the greatest experiences of
  a young persons life
• And to prepare our student-athletes for the next
  level of play

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Falcon Athletics

• Program
• Philosophy
• Procedures
• Parent Reminders/Help

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Athletic Program

• Program Goals
• The Role of Middle School Athletics
• Coaching Staff

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Program Goals

• Academics This is always first in our program.
  It is the reason we are here, to educate young
  minds
• Excellence This is different to every team. It
  is doing the best we can possibly do with each
  team. Always making constant improvement in our
  program. You are either getting better or
  getting worse, there is no in between. There is
  no substitute for hard work in this regard.
• Team First To be the best we can, our players
  and coaches must have an attitude whereby they
  care more about the team than they do about their
  own individual success. This is the key to
  success in any walk of life.
• Fun We are here to work, but athletics were
  invented to be fun. We can never lose sight of
  this as coaches. We must find creative ways to
  have fun while we work hard.

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The Role of Middle School Athletics

• Start to learn the terminology that is in place
  at the high school.
• Start to learn our parent schools schemes, moves
  or plays.
• Start to learn Libertys off-season program.
• Be invited to have a role in what goes on at the
  high school level.
• It should not be a boot camp.

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Coaching Staff

• Brett Phipps Boys Coordinator Head Football
  Coach
• Bret Willis 7th Grade Offense
• John Singleton 8th Grade Special Teams
• James Maples 8th Grade Defense
• Travis Hooker 7th Grade Defense
• Josh Stevens 7th Grade Special Teams

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Parent Reminders/Help

• Athletic Forms
• Practice
• Cleanliness
• Injuries
• Equipment
• Game Day
• 24 Hour Rule and Participation
• Travel
• 41 Player of the Week
• Grooming
• Player Development
• Parental Role
• Contact Information

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Athletic Forms

• Forms (Online Frisco ISD Fowler Middle School
  Athletics Athletic Forms
• Preparticipation Physical (7th Grade only)
• UIL Acknowledgement of Rules (new)
• Illegal Steroid Use
• Student Athlete Travel Form
• Fowler Policies and Procedures Contract (in
  Champions Manual)
• Forms are due TODAY if not turned in by the
  first week of school may be removed
• Athlete may not participate until all forms are
  turned in

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Practice

• Practice Starts at 700 am sharp!
• Doors open at 645 am no earlier
• If an athlete is late they will be required to
  watch practice in street clothes
• Unexcused Tardiness can result in loss of playing
  time
• Excessive tardiness may result in removal from
  program
• If a player is in class he will be expected to be
  at practice no exceptions
• If a player is not going to be at practice he
  must call in (not parents) prior to practice time
• If absent from practice more than one day, he
  must have a doctors note
• Make doctors appointments for after school
  (tutorials are an exception)
• First unexcused absence will result in a quarter
  not played
• Four unexcused absences will result in an
  expulsion or possible dismissal from the team
• If you are injured you still have a role on our
  team you are expected to come to practice
• Excused absence will result in a conditioning
  make up for conditioning sake

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Cleanliness

• Everyone should shower after workout
• MRSA (staff)
• Personal beliefs
• Soap
• Towels
• Clothes Washed
• Shower Shoes

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Injuries

• All injuries must be reported to supervising
  coach do not go to the nurse first
• If an individual has any special medical problems
  make sure the coaches are informed
• Should an injury be discovered after a
  participant has returned home, call your coach
  immediately
• Know the difference between a little pain and an
  injury
• If you are ill or injured, and go to school, you
  are expected to be at practice watching, if it is
  serious, call us at school
• If the athlete has not been evaluated by the
  doctor, he will be expected to workout
• After one day, the athlete must have a doctors
  note in order to not workout

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Football Equipment Issued

• Helmet
• Shoulder Pads
• 5 Pocket Girdle
• Workout clothes w/ laundry Clip
• Hip/Thigh/Butt pads
• Practice Jersey and Pants

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Game Day

• Pants, button-down shirt with a tie and dress
  shoes
• Special Equipment
• Visors
• Wristbands
• Ankle bands
• Gloves
• Spats
• Undergarments
• Game Day Attendance

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24 Hour Rule and Partcipation

• If an athlete quits athletics, he will be given
  an initial 24-hour grace period to return. If he
  quits again, they will not be allowed to
  participate until the following season
• We want to encourage our student athletes to
  participate in as many sports and activities as
  they would like.

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Travel

• All Athletes are required to ride the bus to and
  from the athletic event
• Sign outs will not be permitted
• Emergency situations

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41 Player of the Week

• Based on hustle
• Based on classroom performance
• Based on teamwork
• Based on performance
• Will go to high school game as an honorary member
  of the team on the sidelines

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Grooming

• Hairstyles and clothing should not be disruptive
• Make up is disruptive
• No facial hair
• No hair in their eyes (or if it may possibly fall
  in their eyes)
• No hair below their collar (helmet and safety)

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Player Development

• We are competitive
• Major goal for us is for us to prepare
  student/athletes to be at the Liberty High School
• We are running the High Schools System
• We are all coming from different systems
• We are professional coaches
• More than one style of football

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Parental Role

• Supporter
• Ask Questions
• Stand Behavior
• Yelling at Coaches
• Yelling at Kids
• Team Game
• Be involved
• Kids time

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Football Philosophy

• Those Who Commit Will Be Champions
• Coaching Philosophy

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Those who commit will be champions

• 41. This is our theme for the year. The idea
  that we should all go one step further than
  anyone else to make the team the best we can be
• Be committed to excellence. Work hard at closing
  the potential-performance gap in each area in
  yourself and your teammates. Be committed to
  becoming a champion in all avenues of your life.
• The game is you vs. you. How good can you be as
  a team and as an individual? No matter who the
  opponent is or what the situation is, how good
  can you be?
• Set clear goals and strive to reach them. Always
  reevaluate and stretch your limits. Remember
  that we never move past our own self-imposed
  boundaries. (Circus Elephant)
• Enjoy the preparation for the competitive event,
  pay and enjoy the price of practices and team
  get-togethers. The journey is greater than the
  Inn Love the Process.
• It isnt the physical advantage (size, strength,
  and speed) that makes the plays its your focus
  and fundamentals that gives you the edge. Build
  a strong fundamental skill and system base. It
  isnt always the Porsche that wins the race,
  often it is the Ford.
• Love the Competition. Love to play the game for
  the pleasure of playing the game. You may be in
  a support role rather than on the field. Enjoy
  your particular role on this team and the
  competition you have daily.

• Make each day your masterpiece. You only have
  one day to accomplish what you have set out to
  do, make it count.
• Create in yourself strong character. Immerse
  yourself in it.
• Know that adversity is a part of life. Keep your
  head up and respond positively. The greatest
  freedom that man possesses is to choose his
  attitude in any situation. How you react is the
  reason you crash.
• What you put into your body is what youre going
  to get out of it. What you put into your mind is
  what you will get out of it. Input Output.
• Learn to play in the now! Its this play, this
  down, this specific situation that is happening.
  Realize that your mind has a tendency to wander.
  Keep strong focus on the now.
• The tougher the challenge the more you should
  enjoy it. When you believe and feel this way the
  classic one liner happens. When the going gets
  tough, you get going. Bring it on!
• Know that teams and individuals succeed by taking
  calculated risks along the way. Be alert and
  poised for any opportunity and then act quickly
  to take advantage of any situation. There are
  times you can make things happen that can keep or
  change the momentum of the game. Keep big mo on
  our side.

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Coaching Philosophy

• Motivate
• Care about our players.
• Constant Improvement
• Expect to succeed

• Teach our players
• Consistency
• Coach every down of every practice

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Football Procedures

• Player Rules
• Characteristics of a Football Player
• Practice Procedures
• Game and Sideline Conduct
• Equipment and Dress Rules

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Player Rules

• Do right
• Be first Class
• Be on time
• Do not embarrass the program or the school

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Characteristics of a football player

• We treat the members of our football family with
  the same kind of respect in which we want to be
  treated.
• We are men of integrity we do not lie, cheat, or
  steal.
• We do not use drugs.
• We do not use profanity.
• We obey the law.
• We put academics first.
• We go to class.
• We treat everyone on campus with honor and
  respect.
• We celebrate together.
• We do right.
• We are first class.

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Practice Procedures

• Concentrate and pay attention during all drills.
  If you are waiting in line, learn by listening,
  watching, and coaching others.
• Be mentally and physically tough. Know the
  difference between injured and hurting.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Do all drills full speed and condition hard.
  Most games are won or lost in the fourth quarter
  when conditioning is essential.
• Disrespectful or vulgar language will not be
  tolerated.
• Full equipment and strapped helmets are to be
  worn at all times unless your coach tells you
  otherwise.
• Look like a champion. Keep your equipment and
  uniform clean. Every Monday will be a clean
  uniform day.
• Never sit or lay down on the field. Practice is
  always full speed.
• We run everywhere on the practice field. Always
  hustle.
• Get into condition and stay there. Remember,
  Fatigue makes cowards of us all.
• Only school equipment is to be worn. Have pride
  in your school
• If it is cold you may wear something under your
  uniform. School colors only.
• Any problems Talk to your coach after practice.
• Treat your helmet with pride.
• Work hard on blocking and tackling! They are the
  two most important skills in football.

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Game and Sideline Conduct

• Do not talk to spectators or opponents during a
  game.
• Be polite to officials. Yes sir and no sir
  are the only words you are ever allowed to speak
  to an official.
• Encourage your teammates. Congratulate the Big
  Play.
• If youre not on the field physically, at least
  be on the field mentally at all times.
• Keep your helmet on at all times during the game
• Disrespectful or vulgar language will not be
  tolerated.

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Equipment Rules

• The school will loan each young man the equipment
  necessary to participate in football with the
  exception of shoes.
• The original equipment issued to you as a
  participant must be returned at the close of the
  season. If equipment needs repair or if you need
  a change in size, tell your coach immediately.
• You will be held responsible for any lost or
  misplaced equipment.
• Inspect your equipment every Wednesday before
  practice to make sure everything is ok and fits
  properly.
• Never wear someone elses equipment.
• All pads must be worn for each practice and game
  unless your coach tells you otherwise.
• All players must wear athletic supporters, and
  T-shirts under their pads. This is for every
  practice and game.
• No jewelry of any kind is to be worn on the
  field.

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Contact Information

• Brett Phipps
• phippsb_at_friscoisd.org
• Office Phone Number
• Website
• http//www.friscoisd.org/schools/fowler/athletics.
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