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March 5, 2012Auditorium - 7:00pm

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WELCOME AND WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONSINTRODUCTIONS

SHAWN DEROSEDirector of Student Activities

MEET THE COACHES NIGHTBoys TennisJohn Myers

Girls TennisSteven Myers

Boys LacrosseNick Worek

Girls LacrosseVivian Tan Track and FieldJeff James

Boys SoccerSean Burke

Girls SoccerLuis Gendive BaseballCraig Lewis SoftballBrian Fleury

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ATHLETIC TRAINING ATHLETIC TRAINING DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT

HEATHER MURPHY & TIM COCRANECertified Athletic Trainers

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COLONIAL ATHLETIC COLONIAL ATHLETIC BOOSTERSBOOSTERS

Randy BrouckmanVice President, Colonial Athletic Boosters

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

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

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

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

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CAB and CAB and the Activities Officethe Activities Office

SHAWN DEROSEDirector of Student Activities

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THREE GOALS1.Increase Communication2.Increase Student Participation and

Attendance3.Employ New Budget Strategies to fund

new uniforms, new equipment, upgrade facilities

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Increase Communication– www.colonialathletics.orgwww.colonialathletics.org

• 2nd Most Visited Athletic Website in FCPS (10,000+ visits per month)

Visit Today and sign up for the Visit Today and sign up for the Email Alerts!Email Alerts!

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Increase Communication– Twitter: Twitter: @TJColonials

• 470 Followers (Since August 22nd)

– FacebookFacebook• www.facebook.com/TJHSST• 720 “Likes”

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Increase Student Participation and Attendance

Soccer - Scheduled Three Varsity Doubleheaders

Tryouts – Over 30 More Student Tryout for Sports Than Last Year

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Employ New Budget Strategies to fund new uniforms, new equipment, upgrade facilities

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OVER THE PAST YEAR…Boys LacrosseHome Jerseys; Away JerseysNew HelmetsGirls LacrosseHome Jerseys; Away JerseysNew Warm-ups Bags SoftballHome Jerseys; Away Jerseys (Both

Levels)

FacilitiesNew Coaches Lounge, Upgraded

Weight Room,

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OVER THE PAST YEAR…

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PUROPOSE OF MEET THE PUROPOSE OF MEET THE COACHES NIGHTCOACHES NIGHT

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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.

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Career Center

Girls Tennis

106

Boys Lacrosse

Gym I

Girls Lacrosse

Room 214-215

Boys SoccerGym I

Girls SoccerCafeteria (Serving Line Side)

BaseballCafeteria (Senior Lounge Side)

Softball209 – 210

Track and FieldLecture Hall