2019 Parent Meeting

March 20, 2019

Agenda

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Welcome

A Message from Coach Bennett

Junior Bears Board and Head Coaches

Program Overview

Registration & Fees

Calendar

Team Breakouts

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Collaboration/Program Approach

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Coach Bennett

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Success on the Field

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Only 3 programs had all 3 teams make playoffs each of the last 4 years (2014 – 2018)

11 Region Championships

9 State Semi-Final Appearances

3 State Runner-up Finishes

4 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

President: Brent Taylor

VP - Football Operations: Zach Middlebrooks

VP - Organizational Operations

& Parent Advocate: Jennifer Pierce

Treasurer: Dennis Moore

Secretary: Kirsten Doughty

Communications: Lynn Counts

ImPact Coordinator: Katy Lawrence

Equipment: Evan Harbot &

Ron Brown

Marketing: Noelle Pedraza

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2019 CJB Board

6th Grade: JJ McHale

7th Grade: JC Mauldin

8th Grade: Bob Rech

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2019 Head Coaches

Cambridge Junior Bear Football (CJB) is a non-profit organization created to develop and prepare middle school athletes for high school football. CJB is dedicated to fielding competitive teams who play in the Georgia Middle School Athletic Association and preparing its athletes to excel at the high school level. The organization is governed and organized by volunteers and actively supports and partners with the Cambridge High School football program.

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Mission

CJB is committed to preparing athletes to excel through physical challenge, a competitive environment and a continuous pursuit of excellence. Players will be given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential by remembering that discipline, hard work and dedication will bring rewards both on the field and beyond the game of football.

CJB’s coaches will teach the fundamentals of football and instruct each player to compete in a manner that highlights sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance and loyalty.

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Guiding Philosophy

CJB will support and work with Cambridge High School Football to create positive experiences that will develop the skills and confidence of the players who will ultimately move to their program.

CJB believes that player development occurs at practice where all players, regardless of their individual experience or skill level, will have equal opportunity to improve their football skills and level of play.

CJB will advocate and participate in GMSAA JV programs to provide ample game opportunities for players who earn playing time.

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Guiding Philosophy

CJB is not a recreational program and thus has no

guarantees related to game play-time. Game playing time

is earned; it is not a right – nor is it guaranteed in any way.

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Playing Time

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JV Philosophy

One Team – Two Opportunities to Play in Games

One Practice – Position Drills vs. Team Periods

Players Dress for Both Games

32-35 Player Threshold

Six Quarter Rule

Saturday to Wednesday

Impact on Special Teams

Player Safety

GMSAA Rules: Full contact during practice shall be allowed in no more than three (3) practice days per week , not allowed to have on 2 consecutive days and no more than 30 mins per day, limited to 90 mins per week.

Guardian Caps are worn by players in practice and all players have Riddell 360 Helmets. (one of the top helmets in terms of safety and head injury)

ImPact Concussion testing is required on all players. Dr. David Marshall with Children’s Orthopedics is our ImPact Physician. All concussed players go for post injury testing and our program requires a MD approval/clearance for return to play. Step by Step procedure is in place.

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Practice Field Stadium Field

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CHS Parking Rules

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Volunteer Commitment

One Program

Varsity works JV & Freshman games

JV & Freshman work Junior Bear games

CJB works Friday nights

Concession & Parking

Coordinated through team moms each week

Free admission to Varsity games for volunteers

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Registration

What’s Included: Season Dues & Expenses

Summer Camp with Varsity and CJB Coaches

Summer Workouts and Lock-In with Fury Performance

Top-of-the-line Helmet and Shoulder Pads, Game Jerseys, Practice Jersey, Pants, Gear Bag

Player Pack with Performance T-shirt & Shorts

Price: $600.00 ($650.00 after May 31)

Working budget of about $63,000 for a season

How: www.cambridgefeederfootball.com

March 21 - May 31: Player Registration June 4 - June 27: Summer Conditioning Workouts (Tue & Thur) July 1 - July 7: No Activities, “Dead Week” July 8 - 12: Junior Bears Camp with CHS Coaches July 15 - July 19: No Activities, “Dead Week” July 22: Mandatory Practice Begins August 10: Kick-Off Classic August 17: Scrimmage with Milton August 24: Regular Season Games Begin October 19: Final Regular Season Game October 26: First Playoff Games November 16: 6A Championship Games & All-Star Games

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2019 Calendar*

*Subject to change

2019 Potential Region Alignment*

CLASS 6A - REGION 1 CLASS 6A - REGION 2

Sequoyah Alpharetta

Sprayberry Cambridge

River Ridge Centennial

Kell Creekview

Pope Dunwoody

Johns Creek

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CLASS 6A - REGION 3 CLASS 6A - REGION 4

East Paulding North Springs

Hiram Riverwood

Rome Osborne

Allatoona South Cobb

Harrison South Paulding

Paulding County Banneker

*subject to change per GMSAA

Stay Tuned: Potential Options/Opportunities

• Falcons / Mercedes Benz Opportunities

• Program Participation/ Board Involvement (Volunteer Coordinator)

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Team Breakouts