Handbook LQPV Football 2018 The LQPV High School football program is one that is based on hard work, while having high expectations. Finally, through teamwork, commitment, and effort, each member of the program will strive towards becoming CHAMPIONS both on and off the field.

Paperwork Forms and Fees MSHSL Form Insurance Form or Waiver Big Stone Therapy Form Fees: 9-12 $90, 7/8 $65 – Scholarships are available. I need to know. 7th/10th (Up-to-date physical on file) 7th/9th/11th (Impact Test Baseline)

What can keep you from succeeding? Money Time Transportation Family Issues Grades Injury FIND A WAY TO BE SUCCESSFUL ….. Attitude is the start!

Handbook It’s VERY IMPORTANT to make good choices in and out of school. Remember that playing high school sports is a privilege, not a right. MSHSL: No use of tobacco, alcohol or non-prescription drugs. If a violation occurs during the season and you are a captain, you will lose your captainship. A violation could also affect your future playing time and ability to receive awards. Classroom: As a football player you are expected to act with class. Make sure that you’re attending class and handing in your assignments. If you’re struggling with the topic make sure that you’re asking questions or getting help. If a teacher sees that you’re putting in the time, turning in your work and listening during class they are going to give you the benefit of the doubt. Detention is not acceptable and will be dealt with on an individual basis.

Practice Hustle is the name of the game! When we’re in the weight room or on the field we want to be focused and hustle in everything we do. Make sure that you have the correct practice gear. Thursdays will be Substitution Drill - You’ll need your helmet, cleats, practice jersey and either shorts or sweats. Every member of the football team is important. For us to improve and to become a competitive football team we need ALL players at practice. If you’re unable to make it to practice because of an illness then you need to let one of the coaches know as soon as possible. 1st Unexcused Absence: Player, Coach Meeting – Spin on the wheel 2nd Unexcused Absence: Coach, Player and Parent Meeting – Spin on the wheel 3rd Unexcused Absence: Dismissal from the team – This is not a priority for you. Missing practice to do school work or detention is not an excused absence. School work can be done after practice, before school or in study hall. We as coaches understand that you’re a student athlete, but it’s importan that you’re at practice to make yourself better as well as your teammates. Choosing to play athletics is a great privilege, but you need to make sure that you learn how to manage your time. You are expected to attend practice if injured. We want you there to watch and listen, so when you return from injury you are up to speed.

Other Chain of Command: Player – Coach Player and Parent meet with Head Coach Player, Parent and Head Coach meet with AD Parents, avoid questions beginning with “Why” when discussing your son. Questions should begin with “What” or “How”. Please use the Hudl to watch film of yourself and of the opponent. It’s a great tool! We encourage you to play other sports. Being in a competitive environment is going to make you better. If you choose not to be in another sport, you’ve made a decision to spend your time in the weight room. Getting together with other members of the football team and competing in the weight room is also a good choice! You are responsible for the equipment issued to you. You will be charged for any unreturned equipment. All equipment and personal items will be stored in a locker and LOCKED. Nothing will be left out on the floor.

Social Media Harassment Everything you post is public: Your statements, comments, and photos may harm you, your teammates or family. What you post may affect your future. Hazing or harassment of players or any person will not be allowed. This will lead to grounds for dismissal (player or coach). Social Media Harassment

Captains Contract Strategies: We will select players as Captains at the end of the season. In order to be a Captain or maintain that position, the following criteria must be met or the title of Captain will be lost. Criteria: The student athlete will not have had a MSHSL violation as a Junior or Senior. The student athlete must remain academically eligible for the entire season. 2018 Captains: Trevor Gearman, Dain Haas, Wyatt Halvorson, Mason Clark and Layton Wittnebel

Coaches Information

Coaching Responsibilities Defensive Coordinator: Mr Lowry - FG Block -Safe Punt Return Offensive Coordinator: Mr. Smith - FG -Punt Return Special Teams: Mr. Benson - Hands - Kickoff Return - Kickoff (Reg./Onside) - Punt JV Coach Offense: Mr. Bjornjeld JV Coach Defense: Mr. Weick Weight Room: All Coaches Film Set-up: OC/DC/S.T. - Scouting Report Quality Control (Game Day): - Equipment -Supplies (Attached) - Headphones Position Coaches Offense Defense QB: Smith DL: Lowry/Bjornjeld RB: Benson LB: Benson WR/TE: Bjornjeld CB: Weick OL: Lowry/Weick SS: Smith

Expectations Of Our Assistant Coaches Coaches will be……. positive role models. expected to be on time for all staff meetings and practices, unless you have notified the head coach. organized. showing them how to correct mistakes, not just telling them. This builds credibility. striving to make their group the best on the field. Always looking to improve as a coach. gaining the respect from your players, not demanding respect.