1. Welcome! 2017 Fall Football Player/Parent Informational Meeting
Eric Lehtola
Assistant Principal for Student Activities

2. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Activities Foster Success in Later Life!
Students who are involved in extra- curricular activities have:
Higher GPAs
Fewer Absences
Fewer Discipline Referrals
Higher Graduation Rates
Activities Foster Success in Later Life!

3. Outline for the night Trends in Education-Based Athletics
Registration Basics
Procedural Items
Informational Items
Break-out Sessions

4. What was your WHY? A theme here at Andover HS
When you decided to have your son play football, why did you do it?
NFL? College Scholarship?
Starting QB? RB?
Camaraderie? Teamwork? Fitness?
Work Ethic? Sense of Accomplishment?

5. Characteristics we hope to develop:
Passion Concern Perseverance Grit
Education Honesty Commitment
Respect Courage Humility Compassion
Determination Friendship Growth
Family Balance Humor Service
Care Development Kindness
Resiliency Dedication Pride
It’s WHY WE PLAY!

6. Purpose Statements
Our players and coaches will show integrity, honesty and trustworthiness toward their teammates, classmates and family in all situations. We will be reliable and will not let our friends and family down when they are counting on us. We will do our best and give our best effort on the field, off the field and in the classroom.

7. Purpose Statements
I want to develop a culture of success by fostering athletes to become great leaders. By creating a positive environment and showing genuine enthusiasm for the players improvement I will assist the players in developing a passion for the game.
To teach kids to strive for excellence in everything that they do. To know that the effort matters more than the outcome.

8. Purpose Statements
I coach to instill a sense of passion in players for the sport of football, while developing young men who are accountable and respectful of their peers and leaders.
I coach to take young men on the journey that high school football is to help them develop as young men and become more mature, have more empathy, more caring for others, to toughen them and make them confident in who they are.

9. North Central Football District
Blue Division
Andover
Buffalo
Cambridge-Isanti
Chisago Lakes
Elk River
Monticello
Rogers
St. Francis

10. Section 7AAAAA Andover Cambridge-Isanti Chisago Lakes Coon Rapids
Duluth East
St. Francis

11. Registration Basics Includes Concussion Information
MSHSL Eligibility Form (Read carefully!)
Includes Concussion Information
*Concussion Baseline Testing Available
Health Care Emergency Record
Sports Physical Exam (3 years)
Academic Requirements
Participation Fee

12. District Website Access
Go to
Click the “Lock and Key” icon
This takes you to your IdAuto Login site (aka AH Connect)
Use PARENT LOG-IN!
Must have a current physical to use
7th/8th graders not eligible for this
506-HELP
Deanna can still help you

17. Activity Fees Listed in Fee Pay/Eligibility Bulletin
Free/Reduced Lunch
Individual/Family Maximums $650/$850
10 days for Refund
Passes for Admission
$70 for $100 for families
$40 for $20 for students
SENIOR CITIZENS FREE!!!

18. Activities Calendar Complete up-to-the-minute game schedules
Go to the Andover HS website
Click Activities Calendar
Personalize your view

20. Calendar
Choose Activities Calendar from the dropdown menu

23. If you still need help… Deanna Nutter 763-506-8409
Eric Lehtola
Fax
We are here to help!
We will post this PPt on
our Website!

24. Transition
Some Sensitive Subjects…
Outside Resource

25. A Sensitive Message to Parents
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He refers to BB, but message translates to all youth sports

26. Channels of Communication
Student-Athlete talks with Coach
Self-advocacy is part of educational process
Student-Athlete talks with Parent
Parent talks with Coach
24-hour Rule
Parent talks with Activities Director
Meeting Scheduled
Coaches are Human!

27. Issues not appropriate to discuss with the coach
Team selection
Playing time
Team strategy
Play calling/systems
Other student-athletes

28. Concerns about Chemical Use
We are concerned
Basics (2/2, 3/6, Done)
“Guilt by Association”
“Code of Conduct”
Social Networking Sites
You should see the pics I get!
5 days = 2 weeks

29. Other thoughts… Hang around good people THINK before you DO!
Be Honest with your Parents
Conduct yourself with CLASS and RESPECT!

30. Children Today
“Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up their food, and tyrannize their teachers.”

31. Children Today
“Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up their food, and tyrannize their teachers.”
-- Socrates (400 BC)

32. Our Athletic Trainer Carissa Fleek, ATC
Office Phone Number:
If you’re injured, tell your coach!

33. Our Athletic Trainer

34. Questions??? Deanna Nutter 763-506-8409 deanna.nutter@ahschools.us
Eric Lehtola
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