1. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT March 5, 2012 Auditorium - 7:00pm

2. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS SHAWN DEROSE Director of Student Activities

3. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT Boys Tennis John Myers Girls Tennis Steven Myers Boys Lacrosse Nick Worek Girls Lacrosse Vivian Tan Track and Field Jeff James Boys Soccer Sean Burke Girls Soccer Luis Gendive Baseball Craig Lewis Softball Brian Fleury

4. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENT HEATHER MURPHY & TIM COCRANE Certified Athletic Trainers

5. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT COLONIAL ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Randy Brouckman Vice President, Colonial Athletic Boosters

6. What Do The Athletic Boosters Do? Bridge the gap between county funding and the actual cost of participating in a sport! Sponsor and organize: – Home Game Concessions – TJ Gear & Merchandise – End-of-Season Banquets – Scholarships – Penultimate Track Meet – Program / Banner Advertising

7. What is the Funding Gap? Fairfax County funds: – Coaches’ salaries, bus transportation, referees and utilities The Colonial Athletic Boosters fund: – Standard items such as uniforms, equipment, field maintenance, awards – Big ticket items such as scoreboards, Nautilus fitness machines, competition mats & rehab equipment

8. What Can You Do To Help? Join = Become a member. – www.colonialathletics.org -> booster membership Volunteer = Work with us. – www.colonialathletics.org -> booster -> volunteer Gear Up = Look TJ, Look Good. – www.colonialathletics.org -> tj gear

9. When You Join You Get… Choice of Six Levels, from Basic to Diamond Free Passes to Home Games Membership Contest – $500 for first team to reach 90% membership level TJ “We Came for the Sports” bumper sticker

10. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT CAB and the Activities Office SHAWN DEROSE Director of Student Activities

11. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT THREE GOALS 1.Increase Communication 2.Increase Student Participation and Attendance 3.Employ New Budget Strategies to fund new uniforms, new equipment, upgrade facilities

12. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT Increase Communication – www.colonialathletics.org 2 nd Most Visited Athletic Website in FCPS (10,000+ visits per month) Visit Today and sign up for the Email Alerts!

13. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT Increase Communication – Twitter: – Twitter: @TJColonials 470 Followers (Since August 22 nd ) – Facebook www.facebook.com/TJHSST 720 “Likes”

14. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT Increase Student Participation and Attendance Soccer - Scheduled Three Varsity Doubleheaders Tryouts – Over 30 More Student Tryout for Sports Than Last Year

15. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT Employ New Budget Strategies to fund new uniforms, new equipment, upgrade facilities

16. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT OVER THE PAST YEAR… Boys Lacrosse Home Jerseys; Away Jerseys New Helmets Girls Lacrosse Home Jerseys; Away Jerseys New Warm-ups Bags Softball Home Jerseys; Away Jerseys (Both Levels) Facilities New Coaches Lounge, Upgraded Weight Room,

17. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT OVER THE PAST YEAR…

18. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT PUROPOSE OF MEET THE COACHES NIGHT SHAWN DEROSE Director of Student Activities

19. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT PURPOSE: Coaches to promote their program. Answer questions regarding their policies. Define their expectations Solicit volunteers. Build a strong relationship among parents and our student-athletes.

20. MEET THE COACHES NIGHT Boys Tennis Career Center Girls Tennis 106 Boys Lacrosse Gym I Girls Lacrosse Room 214-215 Boys Soccer Gym I Girls Soccer Cafeteria (Serving Line Side) Baseball Cafeteria (Senior Lounge Side) Softball 209 – 210 Track and Field Lecture Hall