2. OUR MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Lebanon Football Program is to work with young men in assisting them to become productive members of society and helping them to understand that true success lies in developing and utilizing their abilities to the fullest and applying those skills to serve humanity. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU The coaching staff will develop each player on our team to their fullest potential, both on the field and off the field. It is our commitment to develop our players into young men; future leaders, future husbands, and future fathers! YOUR ACADEMIC MISSION You must make the decision to pursue excellence in your academic experience. Your future will be bright if you decide to work diligently to succeed in your pursuit of post high school education.

7. Intentional Purposeful Skillful Impulsive Automatic Easy – bad habits

8. You are responsible for your behavior “When you mess up, fess up.” BCD Blame – Blame others Complain – Complaining about circumstances Defend – Defending your actions

10. What You Can Expect From the Coaching Staff 1. To love and respect you -If you ever need anything from any coach on this staff, be assured that if we can do it, it will be done. 2. To believe in you as a football player- We can make you a better, more confident player by showing you that we do believe in your ability to help the team succeed. 3. That we will be the hardest working staff in the nation -We will spend more time preparing for a season and having contact with you than any other staff would even consider. We believe that the consistent, year-round contact with the students is paramount to success. 4. To pursue excellence - Our expectations for you as an individual and for our team will be tremendously high. You can anticipate that we will always be prepared to win a LL- League championship, and make the district play-offs. 5. To motivate you daily -We understand that on certain days you won’t feel as highly motivated as others. However, on your down days be prepared for the coaching staff to challenge you to pursue your best, with no excuses.

11. What You Can Expect From the Coaching Staff 6. To make all decisions predicated on what is best for the team -It is our responsibility to always put the team’s interest before any individual. 7. To teach you -We will treat the practice field like a classroom. You will know more about your position than any other high school player in the country. 8. To be a good role model- We will model all of the things we demand from you: self- discipline, motivation, loyalty, positive attitude, etc. We will not be hypocritical, preaching one thing to you and doing another. 9. To place a tremendous emphasis on your education - We will demand that you put your academics first. 10. To help you mature and grow as a young man - We will be interested in your total development as a young man, not just as a football player. We want you to develop all the positive attributes to be successful members of society.

12. Student Expectations Academically it is expected that you will: be in school and on-time everyday be in class everyday and on-time apply yourself to the best of your ability and achieve the highest grades you are able to earn. be a positive influence in class and be a gentleman at all times be a role model for other players and students in the classroom be polite and respectful to teachers, staff and peers notify your coaches if you are struggling in a class and need help While in the Locker Room it is expected that you will: maintain a clean locker and locker room area keep locker, locked at all times maintain your equipment and not use anyone else’s equipment be a positive influence among your peers and treat your teammates with respect bring personal and team concerns to the coaching staff and not allow negative attitudes to affect the team’s goals. check all equipment daily after practice – never before leaving for practice not use foul or abusive language

13. Student Expectations During practice it is expected that you will: be in attendance. All practices are mandatory – absences may only be excused by a doctor’s note make up conditioning from the day you missed - If you miss practice playing time will be reduced report to practice on time give 100% effort at every practice. 4 to 6 – A to B. encourage and support your teammates to make them better players treat your coaches with respect and use proper title; Coach, Mr. be coachable, eager to learn and take advice from your coaches set an example for younger players participate – If you are injured you will report to practice with a helmet, jersey & cleats and do what is permitted by our trainer. While in the training room you will: treat the trainers and their assistants with respect get in and out of the training room as quickly as possible get to the training room during designated times and not be late to practice be prompt for all treatments and follow the therapy schedule as prescribed

14. Student Expectations While traveling to home and away games it is expected that you have all your equipment packed and be at the bus on time be focused and quiet on the ride to the game – The only discussion topic is directly related to your assignment, alignment, and technique. will not bring a cell phone, jewelry, video game or other distractions to games. never say or do anything to discredit or embarrass your team During the Game it is expected that you will: give 100% percent on every play regardless of the score not taunt or mock your opponent – let you performance speak for you address all game officials and referees as “Sir” hustle on and off the field place team goals above personal goals stay alert and be ready to perform when you are called upon notify the trainer and your position coach it you are injured proudly represent your family, your team, yourself, and your school with the highest level of respect.

15. Parent Expectations Support Win or lose, help your son to remain positive and committed to our goals and expectations. Come to the games at Alumni Stadium and cheer loudly, proudly and in a positive manner in rooting for the Cedars! Volunteer The football program needs assistance with providing pre-game meals for players and various other tasks throughout the season. We want to provide a great experience for our players and this requires that many people participate. When available and when opportunities present themselves, we ask that you volunteer to assist as you are able. Accountability Help us in teaching your son about the importance of dependability and being accountable by reinforcing the message that all practices are mandatory and are only excused by a doctor’ note. A player’s practice time will be affected if they are unexcused for a practice. If there is an emergency, Coach Yonchiuk will need to be notified before practice and we ask that appointments are made during school not practice time. Also, physicals need to be completed prior to the season starting and LHS provides free physicals twice each year. Open Communication Communicate with the coaches at the proper time regarding any concerns. Make sure to inform the coaching staff and training staff of any injuries as soon as they occur and make sure that you follow the proper protocol. Please respect the chain of command by discussing concerns with the Coach Yonchiuk first.

17. We understand that you can not assume that young men have any knowledge of leadership and that it is a skill that must be taught. We must empower them to be leaders by providing them with information and then create the circumstances and opportunities for leadership to be developed. Coaching Players to be Leaders Leadership is Influence – If you have the power to “influence” then it can be used for good or for bad! Developing good leadership begins with a trust that is built between the coach and the leader. Great leaders gain personal value from impacting others in a positive way. True leadership is exposed when things are NOT going well.

18. Lebanon Football Character Standards Treat people with respect. Treat others the way you would like to be treated Be respectful to girls and women and always treat them that way! Be honest with your teammates, coaches, and high school faculty and staff Be trustworthy-be the person that everyone can count Ask for help when you need it Admit your mistakes and be coachable Be a good teammate – know your role Work hard and together, never give up Display self-control, know your environment “STAY ABOVE THE LINE” Be humble and be unselfish Be a good listener, pay attention and focused in team meetings Be loyal to your family and football family Have a positive attitude and present yourself in a positive manner To avoid any type of drug use and alcohol abuse – live within the law Love the game – Have a passion for football Be a leader, not a follower

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