1. CLIFTON CUBS ATHLETICS
FAITH FIGHT FINISH

2. SUMMER AWARDS

4. BOOSTER CLUB

5. RULES/EXPECTATIONS TEAM FIRST
Represent program in positive manner (appearance, actions, effort, character)
Be ON TIME (Early)
Be willing to do whatever it takes to help the team achieve its goals
Championship teams have members who are willing to make sacrifices

6. RULES/EXPECTATIONS EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE Becoming a champion is HARD
Be tough and embrace the challenge
Effort is non-negiotiable
Maintain a positive attitude – FAITH
Let us coach you

7. RULES/EXPECTATIONS DO RIGHT
Be a leader in our program (selfless, loyal, humble, dependable) (lead by example)
Be responsible and accountable for your actions and performance
Have a sense of urgency every day
Get in best possible physical condition that you can (training, nutrition, sleep)
If it doesn’t help achieve your goal, don’t do it!

8. ALL WE ASK IS ALL YOU’VE GOT
RULES/EXPECTATIONS
ALL WE ASK IS ALL YOU’VE GOT
Give consistent, relentless effort
It doesn’t take talent to hustle
You get out what you put in
Have a passion for what you do
FINISH everything you start

9. Keys to Success in the Classroom
Don’t miss school and be on time to all classes
Sit in the front of classroom if can
Don’t talk unless asking/answering a question or participating in a group activity
Appearance matters – work / self

10. Keys to Success in the Classroom
Take notes / study them
Study / do homework in bright light with no distractions (TV/Phone)
Do homework as soon as possible
Turn in all work on time, complete
Do ALL extra credit

11. Keys to Success in the Classroom
If you don’t understand something, ask for help
No excuses – get it done!

12. ROLE OF PARENTS Exemplify the TEAM concept
Be GREAT fans (cheer our kids, don’t address opponent, coaches, or officials – ask yourself if what you are doing/saying helps or hurts team)
Make them SLEEP (10-12 hours)
Monitor NUTRITION (See website)

13. ROLE OF PARENTS
Join and volunteer with the booster club (all $ goes right back to kids)
Hold your child accountable for the expectations we have for them (society gives too many excuses!)
Communicate with the coaches (protocol)

14. WHAT DO I LIKE THAT MY PARENTS DO?
Be at my contests / events
Be positive / encourage me
Support my team and teammates
Get involved in the program
Help me get extra practice
Snacks

15. WHAT DO I NOT LIKE THAT MY PARENTS DO?
Yell / criticize me during games
Coaching from the stands
Yell at officials / umpires
Focus on my failures after a game
Not letting me fight my own battles

16. Athletic Code of Conduct
Detailed rules and expectations governing student-athletes
Available on athletic website
Your responsibility to understand and follow these rules and expectations

17. RECRUITING
Best way to get $ for college is through academics (TEST SCORES!)
Multi-sport / multi-activity helps!
Beware of “Recruiting Services”
Talk to your coach before writing a check to anyone!

18. Miscellaneous Website (www.cliftonisd.org)
Remind – to 81010

19. STAFF

20. GO CUBS!