MADISON EAST FOOTBALL

2014 PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS

PHILOSOPHY

Our goal as a football program is to help develop athletes to become productive members of society by teaching them to do the little things right both on and off the football field. When our athletes leave the Madison East Football Program we want to make sure that they know how make the right decision that will not only affect them, but others around them. Good players who are good people will always win; good athletes, who struggle to be good people, will struggle to be successful.

HISTORY

92 YEARS ARE APART OF US!.THE HISTORY AND TRADITION ARE ALIVE IN US!– 29 Time City Champions– 11 Time Conference Champions

Do Not Dishonor the People who have built this for US!

We owe it to them to represent East with class!“Remember who you are and what you represent”

WIN THE DAY

24 Hours , 1440 Minutes, 86,440 Seconds•Live every day like it’s your last!•Challenge yourself to win everyday you’re alive•Be the best at everything you do•Tomorrow is not a given; NO REGRETS!•Sports, school, home, in the community: WIN!!!!

TEAM GOALS

1. CITY CHAMPS2. PLAYOFFS3. CONFERENCE CHAMPS4. STATE CHAMPS

CORE VALUES

1. HONESTY2. TREAT WOMEN WITH RESPECT3. NO DRUGS4. NO STEALING5. CONSISTENTLY IMPROVING MY MIND &

BODY6. RESPECT AND CARE FOR MY TEAMMATES

RULES / EXPECATIONS

1. BE ON TIME 2. GIVE 100%3. NO EXCUSES4. TEAM BEFORE me5. HANDLE YOURSELF IN AN ADULT AND

GENTLEMANLY MANNER AT ALL TIMES.

“Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.”-C.S. Lewis

COMMITTMENT

“The act of binding yourself to a course of action”-YOU HAVE COMMITTED TO FOOTBALL!

Wrap yourself around the changes that have been made Embrace the culture that football is creating Listen to your coaches Do the best you can, the way you were taught If we ask you to switch positions or play one side of the

ball, except it and work hard at the change

GIVE UP ME, FOR WE!

Two-Platoon Philosophy

Advantages:1.More kids get to play!2.More reps in practice (adds up over time)3.Injuries less magnified4.Better in the 4th Quarter (better conditioned)5.Easier to play a fast tempo

FROSH & JV FOOTBALL

• Our lower levels are meant to develop our athletes so they are prepared for Friday nights

• Lower level teams will work to develop team chemistry, positive attitudes, and skills needed to play varsity– Winning is the ultimate goal, but we will not sacrifice

lessons to win

• We may ask Juniors to move down– Not a punishment, but a development opportunity

SUSPENSION POLICIES

Athletes who are academically ineligible or serving a suspension WILL NOT be able to:Obtain a uniform or dress with the teamTravel on the team bus to a gameStand on the sidelines with their teammatesIf you are suspended or ineligible, we still expect you to

attend ALL practices. You are a part of the TEAM!!“Own Your Dash….”

PRACTICE TIMES

• TRAINING CAMP– Varsity and JV: August 5 – 14 from 8am – 1pm– Freshmen: August 11 – 20 from 4pm – 8pm– **August 12th we will practice from 12pm – 4:30 pm.• Gold Card Blitz will from 5pm – 8:30pm

• IN-SEASON– Monday – Thursday 4 – 6:30pm (possibly earlier)– Frosh and JV: Games on Thursday, Practice Friday

SCRIMMAGES

• August 9th: Warner Park Family Night Scrimmage.– 6pm at Warner Park: Bring the family and enjoy food

while you watch us practice

• August 15th: JV and Varsity at Portage– 3pm

• August 21: Freshmen vs. Memorial– 4:30pm

ABSENT POLICIES

• An excused absence takes place when a PLAYER communicates with his Head Coach by way of a phone call about missing practice at least 1 hour prior to the start of practice.– It is the responsibility of the player to make sure he is

excused from practice.

“Whatever happens, take responsibility.”-Anthony Robbins

ABSENT POLICIES (CONT.)

IF YOU DON’T PRACTICE, YOU WON’T PLAY!Unexcused absences followed by consequences:1.You miss a quarter2.You miss one half3.You miss an entire game4.You are off the team…no questions asked!

COACHING CONTACT INFO

• Steve Erato, Head Football Coach– 414-507-4456– VARSITY PLAYERS CALL if you will miss practice

• Dameon Jacobson, Head JV Coach– 608-239-8469– JV (SOPHS.) CALL if you will miss practice

• Frank Zuerner, Head Freshmen Coach– 608-669-5909– FRESHMEN CALL if you will miss practice

Appropriate Dress

PRACTICE- Shorts, Knee Pads, Helmets and Shoulder Pads- GAME DAYAll players must wear their game jersey, with jeans,

khakis, khaki shorts, or dress pants Jerseys must be tucked inIf a girl is seen wearing a players’ jersey, we will have

her dress for the game and the player will sit in the stands!

Appropriate Dress

• Varsity Players must wear black socks on game day• JV and Frosh must wear white socks

– All Socks MUST be above the calf…No bootie socks!

• Cleats must be 70% black, with the other color being a school color (purple, gold, white).

• No exceptions. Players do not participate if they are not dressed appropriately

PREPARATION

HELMETS-Worn at ALL times during games and practice.-Chin straps will remain buckled.-Helmets can be taken off when directed by the

Head Coach.

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.”

-Confuscius

INJURIES

What should I do?Chain of Command:1.Position Coach2.Head Coach3.Trainer4.Doctor

LOCKER ROOM

• THE LOCKER ROOM IS YOUR HOME– It is a place to bond and get to know your teammates– It must be cleaned on a daily basis– It will be the responsibility of the designated group of

people each week to make sure it is cleaned before they leave for the night

– Do your part and pick items up and throw them in the garbage

– Lock all of your belongings up each time you leave

THIS IS YOUR HOUSE! TAKE CARE OF IT!

FINES FOR LOST OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT

• HELMET = $300• SHOULDER PADS = $300• KNEE PADS = $10• BELTS = $5• GIRDLES = $30• REPLACEMENT GAME JERSEY = $150• REPLACEMENT SPIRIT PACKS = $25

“NEW LOOK, NEW ATTITUDE”

MADISON EAST “PURGOLDER” FOOTBALL

2014 PARENT CODE

“Uncoachable kids become unemployable adults. Let your kids get used to somebody being tough on them. It’s life, get over it.”

-Nick SabanHead Coach, University of Alabama

WHY WE NEED TO IMPLEMENT A PARENT CODE Parenting & coaching are extremely difficult

vocations. Our goal is to establish clear communication between parents & coaches

The following information was designed clearly outline expectations that EHS parents, athletes, & coaches must be aware of in order for our football program to be successful

PARENTS & ATHLETES CAN EXPECT FROM COACHES

• Coaches acting as role models for good sportsmanship, appropriate language, professional appearance, promotion of a healthy environment, & safe training facilities

• EHS & WIAA eligibility requirements.• Team regulations & expectations that are

outside the EHS Co-Curricular Code.• Well planned practices.

COACHES SHOULD EXPECT FROM PARENTS

1. Support your sons and the other players on the team

2. Be positive advocates for the Madison East Football Program

3. Show good sportsmanship at practices and games towards players, coaches and officials

4. Let the coaches coach, the players play, and the officials officiate

PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION

• My phone and e-mail are always accessible– Feel free to contact me with questions about scheduling

• I will NOT take phone calls or respond to e-mails regarding playing time, scheme, or coaching decisions.– My door is always open to the players if they want to discuss

matters about the team

• 24 Hour Rule– Win, lose, or draw, please wait 24 hours after a game to

contact me

APPROPRIATE CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION

1. Athlete seeks out his coach to discuss concern

2. Parent requests conference with the coach or coaching staff

3. If conference between the athlete, parent, & coach does not resolve a problem, a meeting will be set up wit the Athletic Director

APPROPRIATE CONCERNS PARENTS MAY ADDRESS

• The treatment of your child mentally & physically

• Ways your child can improve his performance & skill level

• Concerns about your child’s behavior in school, practice, or contests.

• The make-up of the team in relation to your child

INAPPROPRIATE CONCERNS NOT TO BE ADDRESSED

• Playing time of your child• Coaching philosophy & strategies• Discussion about other team members• Consequences for missed practices & games

New WIAA Rules

• Acclimatization – Process of allowing the body to progressively adapt to

exercising in the heat, so it can better tolerate physical activity.

• Practice Format– Days 1-2: Helmet and Mouthguards Only– Days 3-5: Helmets, Mouthguards, and Shoulder Pads– Days 6-14: Begin use of full equipment.

• Short-Day/Long-Day Practice Format

New Rules Cont…

• Player on Player Contact– Drill Contact– Competition/Full Contact

• Week 1: Drill Contact Only• Week 2: Drill Contact with limited full contact• Week 3: Unlimited Drill Contact and 60

minutes of full contact per week.