Gallup Hs Program Manual

Academic and Athletic Balance Extra-curricular athletics must be viewed as a supportive activity to the primary mission of any educational institution. The primary mission of any educational institution must be the academic and personal development of its students. In public education, the integrity of the academic mission can never be compromised. The future of our young people, and of our society as a whole, demands that the molding of the intellectual capacity of all students is central to the personal student’s success. The role of extra-curricular athletics involves providing opportunities for extended character development through structured athletic competition. Comprehensive, statewide studies of academic performance of high school student-athletes in North Carolina over a three year period found significant differences between athletes and non-athletes. Five criteria were used, including grade point average, attendance rate, discipline referrals, drop-out rates and graduation rate, for the 1994-1995 academic year. Athletes, when compared to non-athletes, scored significantly higher in all academic and attendance categories and lower in referrals and drop-out rates. The survey also showed that the larger the school, the more pronounced the differences in participant and non-participant test scores and attendance results. These published results will be the cornerstone of our recruiting process to prospective athletes’ families. The Academics First agenda will be used to remind players about the importance of academics and will attempt to tie in any football and/or strength and conditioning rewards with the school’s academic standards. High expectations in regards to in the classroom and on the field conduct will be set and enforced by all members of the football staff during the year. Team member progress will be monitored through the use of Periodic GradeProgress sheets. We will closely monitor players with grade, or behavioral, problems and will be available for the teachers to discuss and correct these situations. The teachers will have the coaches’ support in dealing with our players on these issues.

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Gallup Bengals Football OVERVIEW I strongly believe that athletics is a vital component in the overall education process. Student-athletes can obtain positive educational benefits from athletics such as: responsibility towards ones self, team members, coaches and teachers; self-discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, work ethic, development of character and personal sacrifice for the good of others and the team. My belief in setting high expectations, both in the classroom and on the field, is the best way for our athletes to be successful in school and on the team. Responsibility is then to give them the tools to be successful. Establishing a sense of pride – Gallup and Bengal pride – is the primary step for their success. Once a sense of pride is established, tradition and loyalty fall in line. These three factors – pride, tradition and loyalty – are the driving force behind any successful athletic program. PRIDE We will establish an esprit de corps mentality. In a military sense, we want to be “looking for a few good men” to be a part of our team. Using the US Air Force signature motto: AIM HIGH! We will set ourselves apart from the ordinary and set the standard. Pride not only begins with the players, but belongs to the student body, the teachers, the school, and the community. We will become that something for all to rally behind and support. As coaches in one of the most visible sports in school, we must be willing to go to the community and ask for help in supporting the things we are trying to do. Having secured many friendships and contacts over the years, we must capitalize on these to further a positive, and successful, sports environment. TRADITION Tradition is developed through hard work and sacrifice. Striving to educate our athletes that what they do now will be part of who they become, is a tremendous responsibility for all coaches. If student-athletes set high goals and expectations, working hard to achieve them, they will leave a lasting legacy for those behind them to follow. This growth process will prepare them for their futures and will become a model for all that follow to emulate. The younger students and players will naturally look up to them and strive to achieve beyond their predecessors. LOYALTY Loyalty is accomplished by having a positive, and successful, athletic experience and environment. When an athlete knows that his coaches truly care for them, the loyalty creates a wonderful cycle of continued success. We as coaches need to show genuine concern for those students who have given their time and efforts to the program. This can be as simple as a handshake and a “thank you.” Once a student knows that you genuinely care for them, they will do anything within their power to pay back what they have received.

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YOUTH FEEDER PROGRAMS For any program to be successful it must develop its philosophy early in the development of its players. Strong youth programs are the essential building blocks for a strong high school program. With our successful TDFL and Junior High school teams feeding our school, the potential pool of talent should remain strong and consistent. As high school coaches we need to make ourselves visible, and available, to those players and coaches. A great way to do this is the use of the Future Bengals Football Camp and to hold coaching clinics for the area youth coaches. A sincere effort in attending as many games and practices as possible is required to build a solid and lasting relationship. Showing these coaches, most of whom volunteer, that we really care about them are and what they do is not “beneath us” will create a strong sense of loyalty and cooperation. There is no doubt that our high school student-athletes are very visible role models for these younger student-athletes. It is important to involve our student-athletes in these camps whenever possible. We want these younger student-athletes to experience what it is like to be a part of our football family. By inviting them to our games and practices, as well as using the “ball boys for the game” and “recruit of the week” programs, these student-athletes will see how fun it is to be a part of our program. They will know that Gallup High School cares for them. THE TOTAL STUDENT-ATHLETE There is no room in any high school for student-athletes to concentrate on one sport. As coaches, we need to encourage our student-athletes to participate in a variety of sports throughout the year. Any kind of competition is good for athletes and this cross sport participation will only strengthen our overall athletic program. It is vital for our coaching staff to support and make an effort to attend as many other school functions, both academic and athletic, as possible. The continuing development of our student-athletes will also take place during the summer break through the participation in local passing leagues and off-season conditioning.

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COACHING PHILOSPOHY “A coach can only be as consistent in working with people if he has developed a philosophy that is based upon his own personality.” - LaVell Edwards, former Head Coach, Brigham Young Univ.

As a coach and educator, I believe that there are five principles to any philosophy in order for it to be effective in the classroom or on the field. I believe that for any program to be successful there needs to be a level of consistency to how things are done, a sense of responsibility, a passion for learning (in the classroom and on the field), the ability to maintain the proper perspective, and a total commitment to doing what is needed in the school and for the team. There are no favorites, or agendas, and in turn each player is expected to show proper respect for their teachers, coaches, team members, and fellow football players, regardless of who they play for. In order for any program to be successful, each member of the team and staff must strive to achieve the same goals. The general aim of the interscholastic football program is to contribute as much as possible to the general objectives of education. To be a successful athletic program, the following must be adhered to:

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Coaches should be educators. The job of a coach is to teach football in a manner that is stimulating and challenging to its participants. The program must have an open line of communication with the administration, faculty and all facets of the school system. As a head coach, I will have a definite plan in which I believe in. Develop a sense of pride and character, which have won more battles than can be counted. To encourage sportsmanship at all times. Maintain a proper perspective of the event, regardless of who won or lost. The head coach must have input and responsibility to select his staff of dedicated coaches, who must believe in the head coach and his plans. The head coach should have input to select and coordinate coaches at the feeder programs and see that coaches adhere to the philosophy of the program. The future of any program lies in the successful development of the lower programs. Success breeds

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The head coach must organize the program to operate at maximum efficiency.

Players give you exactly what you expect of them, nothing more nothing less. If you expect them to be a good player for you, they will be. It is up to the coaching staff to teach all players to their potential by any means necessary. You will have to roll up your sleeves and coach them on how you want them to play. We will be a physical, relentless football team that will be known as the hardest hitting and working team in the league. You play as you practice. Our practices will be the hardest part of the week’s preparation and we will be fundamentally sound in our techniques and skills. Our staff will leave no stone unturned in regards to our game planning, thus giving our student-athletes the opportunity to play at a high level.

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Gallup Football Practice and Teaching Philosophy 1. Our goal is to out practice our opponents. a. Practice harder, (guiding) b. Practice smarter, (teaching) c. Practice at game day intensity (motivating) 2. There are three principles that must be adhered to before one can achieve victory. They are: Guiding your players along the proper path both in academics and in life. Teaching your players the proper fundamentals of their position and the game. Motivating your players by being positive, allowing their strengths to show, and By setting the proper example as a role model. 3. We must be great teachers of the game and of your position. What you see on the game video is what you taught. You are a teacher! Your players on a daily basis are evaluating your teaching by their performance. Keep things simple. Don't over teach. Find the best way to teach the fundamentals. Our goal is that each player masters the fundamentals at his position. 4. Have a philosophy and sell it to the players. Improve your schemes constantly. 5. Utilize Teaching Aids: a. Change up procedure of meetings b. Make use of them c. Find a way to make use of your video breakdowns d. Be accurate with the use of all diagrams. 75% of all learning is visual. 6. Great enthusiasm (not cheerleading) a. Use the 3 to 1 theory (3 positives to one negative comment) b. Explain to the athlete we citizen performance not the athlete, and to not take it personally. Find positive things to talk to your players about and always remember to keep about 80% percent of your communications with them positive. 7. You must be consistent in your dealing with your players. Be consistent in your dealing s with all the players on the team. Players will pick out when you aren't or treat others differently. 8. Coach 100% effort on every play. Coach toughness, coach toughness, and coach toughness! Pay attention to the details and reinforce those principles through repetition. 9. Coach hard work on the field, whether it's practice or the game. You must coach every play. No standing around, no hands in your pockets, and absolutely no arms folded across your chest. You need to be where the action is and be teaching the whole time. All players and coaches are required to jog/run while on the field. NO EXCEPTIONS!

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10. The best coaches in the country take their players performances personal. GALLUP COACHES TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE PERFROMANCE OF THEIR PLAYERS!

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OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY We will be a multi-faceted, multiple formation offense designed to best utilize the talents we have available each season. Our offense will usually work out of a oneback scheme and this dynamic offense will emphasize the use of the counter-trey, inside/outside zone, counter, trap, option, shotgun, spread, Utah’s Spread-Option and West Coast Offense philosophies to best utilize our personnel to create favorable match–ups while stretching the defense both horizontally, by formation, and vertically, by scheme. Our philosophy is based off the premise that to be successful, all players must be utilized to the best of their abilities and by employing a balanced approach we will be able to limit turnovers, control the clock, dictate field position, and enjoy maximum participation by all our players. We will play with a fast-paced enthusiasm and will be the best conditioned, mentally prepared, and physically tough offense in the league. We have a complete and diverse offensive package that will feature the use of a group of base plays, with a multitude of formations, executed to perfection. We will always have a small “grab bag” of special plays if needed, but we will hang our hats on these base plays. This one back system will allow us the greatest flexibility to adapt to our personnel from year to year, as well as during the games. We also will use a flexible personnel packaging system to increase player involvement during the game and interest in our team during practices. This will allow us to utilize the strength of our players in order to obtain the maximum results. The offense will have the following goals going into every season: Offensive Strategy and Goals 1. 2. 3. 4.

Approximately 65% run 35% pass. 95% out of shotgun. Be the most physical and best zone blocking team in the state. Stretch the defense across the field and make them play assignment football.

3 Critical Keys 1. Protect the football 2. Score in red zone 3. Convert third downs, practice scenarios 5 Offensive Goals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Win Score 66% red zone touchdowns. No Turnovers! 45% on 3rd down conversions. 55% run efficient (4 yards a carry).

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DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY Bengal football will employ a flexible, attack-oriented 30-40-6 Stack defense that will focus on alignment, tackling, aggressive pursuit, covers, and blitzes. We will take away what the offense does best and dictate to the game to them by playing on their side of the line of scrimmage. This defensive concept is very solid versus both run and pass, and allows us to move to an 8 or 9 man front while maintaining proper pass coverage. The use of the 30-40-6 Stack allows us to use faster and more athletic players closer to the line of scrimmage, and when coupled with our blitz/cover/stunts package we can exploit offensive weaknesses and tendencies more efficiently. This defense is flexible enough to meet a variety of offenses during the season with very little adjustment as to alignment and assignments. It is our belief that this type of attack will dictate the tempo and flow of the game. We will be able to adjust our defense each year based on personnel and allows us to best utilize our players to obtain maximum results.

Defensive Strategy and Goals Then Bengal Defense, aka the Wrecking Crew, will be an aggressive defense where those that “RUN AND HIT” will play. We will emphasis an aggressive, fast style of defense. We will place a premium on those players that “RUN AND HIT”. We will be the meanest, nastiest, hardest hitting legal players on the field. The foundation to our success as a defense will be built upon the execution of the following three building blocks. Fundamentals Fundamentals will be the key to our success as a defense. Focus on tackling, being in the proper position, and executing our assignments with efficiency and precision. We will practice our fundamentals each practice and will set the standard of “the more we sweat in practice, the less we bleed in the game.” The fanciest of schemes in all of football does not mean a thing if we cannot execute our fundamentals. Communication Communication will be the key to our success as a team defense. It is imperative that we communicate from player to player, player to coach, coach to coach, and coach to player. We will recognize things the offense is attempting to do because of our exhaustive film study. It will be important for us to communicate things we see pre-snap, during the play, and post-snap. Discipline We will be a well disciplined team defense. We will not commit stupid penalties. We will be disciplined and will do the job that we have been asked to do. To be disciplined, you must trust your teammates, your coaches, and yourself. The Wrecking Crew believes that there are three underlying principles to our success as defense – tackling, turnovers, and third downs. In order to win the game, we must strive to win these three areas every game.

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Tackling If you cannot tackle, you cannot win! Daily emphasis will be placed on tackling for all defensive positions. Each position will practice the types of tackles it will likely see during the game. The team will also practice tackling as it applies to the “force principles” in our defensive scheme. Turnovers In order for a team defense to be considered successful, a team defense must be well versed in the ability to create turnovers and positive situations for the Bengal team. Each defensive position group will also emphasize creating turnovers in each practice. If the opponent does not have the ball, they cannot win.

Third downs As a team defense, we must win the battle over third downs with our opponents. We must strive to force every series into a “three and out” for our opponent. If they cannot sustain a drive, they will be forced to give up the ball in favorable territory for our offense. Force the punt by winning all third downs!

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SPECIAL TEAMS PHILSOPHY Special teams play must be our top priority for our program. We feel we must dominate this area year in and year out for our program to achieve high levels of success. A commitment of practice time each practice to special teams, at all levels, is mandatory. Developing great special teams players must begin at the lowest levels. Our special teams will consist of our most disciplined and driven athletes and it will be an honor for them to be a part of the “SPECIAL FORCES!” The special teams will allow us to dictate and maintain favorable field position in order to ensure our continued success. The importance of special teams cannot be overlooked and should be the most important factor in the game. Specific emphasis will be placed daily on the proper execution of various special team groupings. Gallup Special Forces will be a respected and fear unit within our district and the state. WEIGHTS AND CONDITIONING Strength training, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance are essential to the continuing success of any athletic program. By using the Bigger, Faster, Stronger Program, there will be a steady and consistent development program for all current and future Gallup Bengal players to develop within. All Gallup High School football players will be required to participate in the BFS Training program. The BFS workouts, off-season conditioning, passing league, and Bengal Football Camp participation are all part of the Bengals 80% Club Qualifiers. These are the only players that will be allowed to participate on varsity events and will be one step closer to earning their tiger paws for their helmets.

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Bengal Football

Gallup High School 10 Steps to a Successful Season

1. ALWAYS BE POSITIVE. The more trying the times, the more positive one must be.

2. MASTER THE ART OF COMMUNICATION. Listen more, talk less.

3. ESTABLISH GOOD HABITS. A bad habit is any habit that doesn’t serve you, or the program, in a positive way.

4. BUILD SELF-ESTEEM. You have to feel good about yourself to succeed.

5. THRIVE ON PRESSURE. Pressure can bring out extraordinary accomplishments.

6. LEARN FROM ADVERSITY. At one time or another, we will encounter adversity that threatens our will to go on. We will learn to overcome or we will sink into despair.

7. LEARN FROM ROLE MODELS. Emulate traits you admire, and learn from other’s mistakes.

8. BE FEROCIOUSLY PERSISTANT. Persistence, more than anything else, keeps us great.

9. SET DEMANDING GOALS. We need goals that will help us overcome our weaknesses.

10. SURVIVE SUCCESS. Today’s success is often tomorrow’s failure.

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Gallup Football 80 Percent Qualifier Rules In order to be considered a successful team there are guidelines that put in place to ensure all players, staff, and coaches are on the same page. This uniformity of thought and action are developed in the off-season, and preseason, practices as the team strives to accomplish certain goals. As success is gained, rewards come to those that participated fully, and faithfully, in the pursuit of them. One of the most visible rewards a football player can have is the emblem, or sticker, on the side of their helmet. The "Bengal Paw" is a sign of great pride and accomplishment and should be seen as such. It is only given to those that have truly earned the right to be called a Bengal Warrior. The pride, and responsibilities, associated with the wearing of this symbol are great and requires those that are willing to sacrifice for this cause. The path a Bengal Warrior must take is that of the 80 Percent Qualifier. To be an 80 Percent Qualifier, a player must be willing to accomplish the following activities:

Off-season workouts A Bengal Warrior must be able to attend no less than 80 percent of all offseason activities and workouts. These include, but are not limited to: passing league, football camp, Future Bengal Camp, Bengal Warrior Camp, off-season weight training and conditioning, fundraising activities, the Bengal Mile and the Bengal Combines.

Weight Training & Conditioning During the off-season the weight room will be open 4 days a week (except Spring Break) until May 31st, the last day of school. That is 60 opportunities to attend and improve on their core muscle strength and improve on their conditioning. A player must attend no less than 48 sessions and may not miss more than 3 consecutive sessions, or more than 5 sessions within a 30 day period, without a verifiable and proper excuse. Players are also to achieve specific new goals as they progress through their workouts. New maximums and a noticeable improvement in their speed are also required to qualify. The needed improvements will be based on each player and will coincide with grading material consistent with the Husker Power development chart for each position. Our goal is very simple when it comes the weight training aspects: we want strong, fast, and healthy players that are able to compete on the field, in the classroom, and in life. We will use the 2-3-4 principle in our weight program. We are looking for all players to bench press 200 pounds, power clean 300 pounds, and squat 400 pounds. These three core lifts are imperative to the success of a player on the field where strength and stamina help determine 13

who wins the battle. These minimums will increase as the overall strength of the athlete, and the team, increase and grow stronger. Flexibility and speed training will also be incorporated with the strength program and will allow us to field a team that is in shape and able to compete with the best of teams in our state. Use of the University of Nebraska Metabolic Speed Training system allows for the most individualized of programs, as well as, having a consistent and well-designed program.

Passing League All skill position players (QB, RB, WR, TE, C, LB, DB) are required to participate in 80 percent of all passing league activities during the summer. It is important that the skill position players attend as many of these as possible in order to accelerate the learning process associated with this offense.

Fundraising During the whole year, the players will be required to participate in all fundraising activities. These activities will be used to supplement the football budget and will be used toward the betterment of the team. These activities will be run through, and in conjunction with, the Bengal Quarterback Club.

Bengal Mile/ Bengal Combines These two events are mandatory. No exceptions. They are used as assessment tools to ensure validity of our off-season program. The Bengal Mile is a timed run that takes place on the first practice of two-adays. Skill position players will have 7 minutes to finish the run. Linemen will have 10 minutes to finish the run. Should a player not finish the run in the prescribed time, they will have to run a timed mile after each practice until the end of pre-season practice (usually 2 weeks). If the player should break the required barrier, then they will have fulfilled their requirement for it. The Bengal Combines are a series of events used by the National Football League used to test potential draftees. The events will consist of a timed 40yard dash, shuttle drill, 100-yard dash, and bench-pressing a specific weight for the highest number of repetitions possible.

Football camps All players are required to attend the Bengal Warrior Football Camp on the week before the start of two-a-days and are designed for the high school athlete. This camp is used as a conditioning tool and allows the coaches to evaluate the effectiveness of the off-season program, as well as starting instruction on the basics of the year's schemes. 14

The Future Bengal Warrior Camp is designed for youth football players in grade 4 through 8. The Gallup High School football staff and the Varsity football players will run the camp. A focus on fundamentals will be taught to ensure a common vocabulary and way of teaching the fundamentals. Local youth football coaches are invited to attend and assist at the Future Bengal Warriors Camp. It is also recommended that players try to attend at least one college football team camp. This is not mandatory, but will be a great tool in the development of the player. Team camps, preferably outside of New Mexico, are of the highest priority, due to the fact, that the player can participate in contact drills, which are not allowed in New Mexico. Should a player decide to attend one of these camps, they should talk with their position coach, or the head coach, to ensure that equipment can be handed out. RECAP TO meet the requirements of the Bengal 80 Percent Qualifier, the player must accomplish the following: 1. Attend no less than 48 weight lifting sessions by the end of school (May 31st) 2. Attend 80 percent of all off-season passing league/lineman activities. 3. Participate in all fundraising activities during the year. 4. Complete the Bengal Mile in the prescribed time and participate in the Bengal Combines. 5. Participate in the Bengal Warriors or Future Bengal Warriors Football Camp. Upon earning this honor, the player will be allowed to wear the Bengal Paws on their helmet. Only Varsity players that have qualified for this honor my wear the Paws.

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TOTAL PROGRAM OUTLINE I.

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Academics

Priority Accessibility to Teachers Grade Progress Reports End of Year Grade Check Summer School i. Student Attendance ii. Grade Progress Check

Administration

A. Communication B. Special Events i. Inter-squad scrimmage ii. Homecoming iii. Pep Rallies iv. Parent’s Night v. Senior Night

Parents

A. Communication i. Meetings ii. Letters iii. Newsletters iv. Calendar B. Pre-season Parents Meeting i. Program Overview & Philosophy ii. Rules & Regulations iii. Coach-Player-Parent Contracts C. Accessibility

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Faculty

Support Accessibility Positive attitude Teacher recognition

Support Personnel

Building / Grounds crew Campus Monitors Support Recognition

Recruiting

A. In School i. Winter/Spring/ Summer sports athletes ii. Recruiting meetings iii. Player recruiters B. Junior High School / Youth Programs i. School / team visits

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ii. P.E. teacher correspondences iii. Winter/Spring athletes iv. Baseball – Senior leagues – Little League v. GJHS/ TDFLfootball vi. AAU 1. Baseball 2. Basketball 3. Track

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Strength and Conditioning

A. Motivation i. Lift-a-thons ii. Bengal Combines iii. 80 percent club iv. Signs/boards/ charts/ t-shirts B. Off-season i. 80 percent participation rule ii. Testing iii. Air Express classes iv. Growth & Strength Development v. Agility/Flexibility vi. Nutrition C. Summer i. 80 percent participation ii. Testing iii. Strength & Development iv. Agility/Flexibility v. Speed Development vi. Sports Specific Camps 1. Football 2. Speed Camp vii. Bengal Mile D. In-season i. 2-3 x/week ii. Maintenance

Fundraising

A. Community/Business Contacts B. Poster/Calendar/Schedules/Team Apparel C. Team Fundraising i. Lift-a-thon ii. Product sales D. Newsletter/ Website development

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Feeder Programs

A. Middle School i. Program Continuity ii. Coaches Meeting iii. Attendance at Practice/ Games B. Youth / TDFL/ GJHS programs i. Coaches Clinic ii. Attendance to practices/games C. YMCA / NFL Flag Football

Football Camps A. Future Bengals Camp (4th -9th grade) B. College football team camp (9th-12th grades) A. B. C. D. E. F.

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Coaching Staff

On Staff Coaches Out of System Volunteers Volunteer Assistants/Scouts Coaches Meetings Assignments Professional Growth i. Clinics ii. Camps/College Spring Practices

Players

Individual Interviews Team Meetings Leaders Seniors i. Captains ii. College Recruiting 1. Information/Correspondence 2. Game Tapes/cut-ups 3. Recruiting Log 4. Visits a. In home b. Campus

Media

A. Accessibility B. Stats / Max preps.com C. Seek recognition for players A. B. C. D. A. B. C. D.

In Season

Practices Games Scouting Weight Training

Post Season

Player Honors/ Awards Team Banquet Information to recruiters All-State game

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Winter/Spring Sports

A. Encourage participation B. Assist coaches in recruiting C. Attend events/games/practices

Tapes

A. Cut-ups for recruiting B. Organize and Copy

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School Spirit

Band Cooperation Cheerleader Recognition Teacher Appreciation Team Appreciation and Recognition Banner/Signs Team Apparel

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Head Coach Organizational Timeline OFF SEASON (November – May) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Communication with Athletic Director Copies of correspondence to AD Conference Meetings – All Conference / All State Equipment Check-In Post Season Team Meeting Post Season Banquet Thank You letters/ Correspondence mailed College recruiting – Film cut-ups, Information, Correspondence, Prepare form letters, Copy transcripts, SAT-ACT scores, Stats, Copy of game, program picture, maintain log of all colleges sent info to fro each senior with college ball aspirations 9. Coaches Evaluations - On Staff Coaches - Out of system Applicants - Volunteers / Scouts - Coaching assignments - Solidify Coaching staff 10.Player Evaluations 11.Off-season conditioning program / 80 percent club 12.Strength & Conditioning Testing 13.Competition & Conditioning (Multi-sport student-athletes) 14.Playbook and scheme review 15.Equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering 16.Coaches Clinics 17.Fund raisers and promotional planning 18.Newsletters to parents and players 19.Design Staff Practice/Game night attire 20.Work with AD in purchasing equipment, supplies, uniforms 21.Work with AD on budget issues 22.Solicit Boosters/Businesses for funds 23.Player relations/interviews 24.Recruiting – In School meetings – basketball, wrestling, track, baseball 25. Recruiting –Gallup Junior High School visits 26. Recruiting – GJHS/ Middle School basketball, wrestling, track, baseball 27.Recruiting – Youth leagues – baseball, basketball, track 28.Coaches Meetings 29. AIR EXPRESS classes 30.Academics – Grade Check Progress during conditioning 31.Attend winter/spring sporting events 32.Spring team meeting

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Summer (June – August) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Communicate with Athletic Director Copies of correspondence with AD Summer conditioning program – 80 percent participation Strength & Conditioning Summer passing leagues Newsletter to parents and players Calendar to parents and players Pre-season schedules Coaching clinic for feeder program coaches i. Program philosophy ii. Offense/Defense/Special Teams a. Fundamentals b. Technique demonstration c. Scheme handouts/Chalk/Tapes iii. Shirts/ Hats iv. Lunch v. Playbooks vi. Game passes (?) 10.Post Information During Strength training i. Camps / Captains Practices ii. Physicals iii. Forms iv. Equipment v. Meetings 11.Captains Practices 12. Lift-off / Bengal Combines 13.Lift-a-thon 14.Summer School Grade Check 15.Equipment Organization i. New equipment ii. Order status follow up phone calls iii. Practice equipment 16.Football camps organization i. College team camps for players ii. Future Bengals Camp – Mailings/$$$ 17.Individual Position meetings 18.Game filming/ statistician assignment 19.Manager/Support Staff recruitment & Assignment 20.Coaches Meetings/ Correspondence 21.Fundraising and promotions 22.Team meeting 23. Bengal Spirit packs

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Pre-season (August) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Communicate with Athletic Director Itinerary/Calendar/Correspondence with AD Final Summer Letter/Newsletter to parents and players Coaches Meeting i. Program overview ii. Handbooks iii. Calendars iv. Playbooks v. Game Day assignments vi. Volunteer assignments/Scouting Assignments vii. Recruiting assignments viii. Practice equipment & field logistics ix. 80 Percent Club/ Bengal Mile/ helmet decals x. Future Bengals/ Bengal Camp (high school) 5. Summer strength & conditioning to in-season 6. Confirm game filming & statistician assignments 7. Confirm managers/Support staff assignments 8. Future Bengal Camp 9. Bengal Camp (high school camp) 10. Team locker room organization i. Locker & Padlock issue ii. Motivational signs iii. Bulletin board/academic recognition board 11. Bengal Spirit Packs / $$$ before equipment issue 12.Equipment issue i. Varsity ii. JV/Frosh 13.Submit Transportation requirements 14. Pre-season testing: Bengal Mile/ 80 Percent Club requirement 15.Pre-season practice: 2-a-day practices 16.2-a-day Wrap-up: Watermelon, Gatorade, BBQ, Improv 17.Parents Meeting i. Invite AD/Principal & team trainer ii. Program philosophy iii. Rules iv. Player/Team expectations v. Coach responsibilities vi. Academics – NO PASS NO PLAY vii. Eligibility viii. Questions 18.Team shirts/ hats to building & grounds crew 19. Pre-season Weekly practices 20. In-season Weight Lifting programs begin 21. Fundraisers 22. Promotional (Calendars, posters, schedules, t-shirts, hats, sweats, etc.

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23. Intra-squad scrimmage/ family BBQ night

In-season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Communication with Athletic Director Communication with Team trainer Head Coach letter to faculty Pep Assemblies Band logistics Communications with Band Director Communications with Support personnel i. Building / Grounds crew ii. Campus monitors 8. Academic Progress forms 9. Teacher/Grades Feedback on players 10.Teacher of the Week Program 11.In-season Weight Lifting 12.Homecoming Logistics 13.Organize game Cut-ups for Seniors/Recruiters 14.Attendance at sub-varsity, middle school, and youth league games 15.School issues 16.Parent Issues 17.Player Issues 18.Media Issues 19.Game Issues

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Coaches Expectations What I Expect in an Assistant Coach 1. To be the best teacher/coach that he can be.

2. To be a positive role model. 3. To sell, defend and be loyal to the Gallup High School program and the school itself. 4. To be dedicated to the Athletic Department 5. To do everything possible to develop a winning attitude in themselves, the staff, the school, and the program. 6. To be seriously interested in the success of our players and staff, on the field. 7. To know the entire offensive and defensive schemes and game plans. 8. To have a thorough knowledge of all fundamental techniques employed. 9. He is thoroughly prepared for carrying out his responsibilities on the practice field. 10. Not to be a ‘YES’ man, but to effectively communicate their ideas. 11.To attend all staff meetings when called. 12.To study and work hard to make him a great coach. Professional growth is a must for any coach in order to maintain and develop new innovative ways of coaching, teaching techniques, and stay abreast of any rule changes. 13.He is willing to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the program, practice, film review/breakdown, scouting, strength & conditioning supervision, recruiting, etc. 14. Above all, an outstanding coach is 100% loyal to the other coaches on the staff. There is no place on our staff for a disloyal member.

What coaches can expect from me: 1. To run an organized program so that they will be able to function efficiently.

2. To maintain a positive atmosphere that is conducive to teamwork and continuing to develop all assistant coaches. 3. To sincerely listen to their suggestions. 4. To give responsibility and authority. 5. To work and provide leadership to win. 6. To treat them with respect and dignity. 7. To sell them to our players, the community, and the other coaches. 8. To let then coach on the field within their personality. 9. Maintain an open door policy. 10.To be the spokesman for the entire staff.

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Player Expectations What I expect from our players: 1. 2. 3. 4.

To give their best effort towards receiving a quality education. To abide by all team and school rules. To abide by the school code of conduct. To treat their teachers, coaches, support staff and the public with respect and remember that their actions reflect on the whole program. 5. To treat teammates with respect. 6. NO EXCUSES! 7. To accept responsibility. 8. “To become their word.” Action matches words. 9. Always give their best effort for the team, teammates, and themselves. 10. To sell, defend and be loyal to the Gallup High School and the Bengals football program. 11.To be prompt 12.To hustle. 13.To know their assignments. 14. Sacrifice for the team and their faith. 15. To attend all meetings. 16. To participate in off-season and in-season conditioning programs. 17.To me mentally and physically tough to handle the rigors of the program. 18. To be the best person they can be. 19. To be a person of CHARACTER. (Character is doing the right thing when no one else is looking.)

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Coaches Guidelines Approach to coaching 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Be your self. Be consistent. Be responsible for yourself, your position players, and to your team. Have a passion for learning for the game itself. Be totally committed to the development of the student, the athlete, and the program. 6. Maintain a proper perspective by taking time to remember that this is just a game played by kids. Take some time away for yourself to make you a stable role model for the players. 7. Know where you belong, be waiting for the players. 8. Utilize your time before and after practice efficiently. 9. Stay alert for player injuries, heat related injuries and dehydration. Refer to the trainer. 10.Strive to make your group the best on the practice field and in the game. 11.Be fair. 12.Be available. 13.Know your players’ abilities: a. Physical b. Mental c. Temperament d. Personality e. Significant medical history 14. Care for your players. Show them that you care about them beyond their football abilities. 15. Show them, explain it to them, have them practice it, and then show the big picture once again. BE REPETATIVE. 16.Know your coaching responsibilities in practice and in the game. 17.Breed confidence in your team. Always be organized. 18.Work with all players in your group, not just the starters. Do not let them go unnoticed. 19. Practices will be physically tough and demanding; do not hold a clinic on the field. Talking is for the meetings/chalk talk. WE PRACTICE LIKE WE PLAY, AT FULL SPEED! 20.Have fun. Be human around your players and fellow coaches.

Approach to drills As a coach, we make our greatest contribution in the construction, planning and administering of drills. How we teach our style of football is more important than the system of defense or offense we run. All drills should include:

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Cover considerable ground in a short period of time Be progressive in nature. Be well planned and administered. Pertain to the skills needed in our style of football. Be known to the players by name in order to eliminate the need to constantly repeat how they are run.

The preparation for the drills must be made in full detail before hitting the practice field. The coach must see that the proper equipment and field space is prepared in advance, including equipment such as balls, cones, hand shields, etc. This preparation will save precious practice time.

Basic types of drills 1. Fundamental drills: These teach all the skills of blocking, receiving, tackling, stance, etc

2. Reaction drills: Primarily for developing quickness, balance, and agility. 3. Conditioning drills: These are used to increase cardio-vascular endurance and in-season primarily consists of running drills. 4. Contact drills: The purpose here is to develop, and encourage, the ability to utilize physical contact as required in the game of football. 5. Morale drills: These are used to lighten the load on the players as the season progresses and develop morale in the players.

Approach to practice sessions Nothing is more important to the success of our program than the time we spend on the practice field. This is our classroom and it is important how we utilize our time. All practices are structured with the intent of creating maximum number of quality reps, position by position, to meet specific goals each day, week, and season. Practices will be very organized, with flexible time built into the schedule, and will strive to maintain an efficient use of time. A sense of urgency must be placed on the development of our team, position, and player development, as it pertains to the overall program goals. Judgment will be made, in case of unforeseen circumstance, and will be deal with them on a case by case basis. We will do whatever is necessary to meet our goals, but not at the expense of our players’ safety. It is expected that ALL football players and coaches jog from station to station. Walking on the field by any member of the staff, or team, will discouraged at all times. Our teaching process will consist of a Whole–Part-Whole mentality. Explanation, demonstration, correction, and repetition are the keys to a successful drill. We will stress the why as well as the what and how. We want our players to truly understand the concept of our system and how they play a significant role in its success. Fundamentals will be practiced everyday and will be organized in a progressive fashion to ensure continued repetition of fundamentals throughout the season.

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Our practice sessions are the time for our staff to develop the warrior mentality it takes to be a successful football program. We will outwork, out hit, and out hustle every team we play. We will build a fundamentally sound and mentally and physically tough team. Frequent reminders of the fact that other teams we play do not believe in this philosophy can be a great motivating technique.

Head Coach Responsibilities 1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the school coaches’ handbook. 2. Oversee the entire program from 8th grade to varsity. 3. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-days, and until the end of the season. This will be done with the input of all varsity assistants. 4. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans with the assistant coaches each week. 5. Will break down opponent and self films each week. 6. Will relay, to all assistant coaches, what is expected of them during practice, games, coaches meetings, player supervision, and other responsibilities 7. Will organize, schedule, and oversee the in-season and off-season strength and conditioning programs. 8. Will maintain a complete, and accurate, record of all equipment in storage. 9. Will organize and carry out fund raisers and booster club relations in order to supplement the football budget and increase technology for the program. 10.Will develop, and maintain, good relationship between the football program and other school sports programs. 11.Will seek to develop, maintain, and enhance positive relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and football booster club. 12.Will organize locker room duties. 13.Will organize weight room duties. 14.Will help with taping and training responsibilities. 15. Will attend sub-varsity and 8th grade games. 16. Will attend as many non-school feeder program games (middle school, Pop Warner, youth leagues, YMCA, etc.) as possible.

Varsity Assistant Responsibilities 1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the coaches’ handbook. 2. Will oversee players in their charge (positions group) on the varsity level, and assist the coaches at the sub-varsity level as needed. 3. Will help coordinate all practice plans with the Head Coach.

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4. Will help develop offensive, defensive and special team game plans each week. 5. Will help break down opponent and self game films to look for strengths, weaknesses, execution, and tendencies. 6. Will help with the issue, inventory, and storage of all equipment. 7. Will suggest equipment replacement or purchase. 8. Will evaluate players in their charge (position group) as to their strength, weaknesses, personality, and agility before, during, and after the season. 9. Will have locker room responsibilities. 10.Will have weight room responsibilities. 11.Will assist in taping and training duties. 12.Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings. 13.Will attend all freshman games 14. Will attend at least one 8th grade game. 15. Will attend at least one non-school feeder program (Pop Warner, etc) game.

Sub-Varsity Head Coaches Responsibilities 1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the school’s coaches’ handbook. 2. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-day, and though the end of season. 3. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans each week (within the Varsity systems framework). 4. Will assist with equipment distribution, turn-in, and inventory. 5. Will relay to all sub-varsity assistant coaches what is expected of them during practice, games, coaches meetings, player supervision, and other responsibilities. 6. Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings. 7. Will have locker room and weight room duties. 8. Will assist in the taping and training duties. 9. Will have specific Varsity game responsibilities. 10. Will attend all 8th grade games. 11. Will try to attend at least one non-school feeder program game.

Sub-Varsity Assistant Coaches Responsibilities 1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the school’s coaches’ handbook. 2. Will oversee players in their charge (position group) on the sub-varsity level. 3. Will help coordinate all practices with the sub-varsity head coach. 4. Will assist in the development of offensive, defensive, and special team’s game plans each week.

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assist with equipment distribution/check-in and inventory. have locker room and weight room duties. assist in taping and training duties. attend all scheduled coaches’ meetings. try to attend at least one 8th grade game. assist in varsity scouting duties.

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Discipline Clear and consistent discipline goes a long way in establishing a good relationship between a player and coach, as well as creating a successful program. Football gives the student-athletes a structured framework in which to develop life skills that will assist them throughout their whole lives. Team work, sacrifice, work ethic, courage to face their fears, and a chance to be a part of something greater than themselves. The game itself will challenge the players to develop the necessary skills in order to perform. It is our jobs, as coaches, to provide a positive example of what it takes to perform at a high level of success on and off the field. Players will be responsible for their actions both on and off of the field in order to be successful in life. As coaches, we will have high expectations of the athletes in our charge. We will provide them with the necessary tools to perform up to those expectations. All the coaches will need to be consistent in their use of the discipline policies and follow through on any violations, or their credibility will be lost. The following will be our basic guidelines for discipline on and off of the field: 1. Compliance with all school rules and policies. 2. Display respect for all teachers, coaches, and teammates at all times. 3. Behave with CLASS and SPORTSMANSHIP at all times. 4. Never choose to do anything that would embarrass your family, school, team, or self. 5. Must be academically eligible – NO PASS, NO PLAY! NO EXCEPTIONS! 6. No use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs. 7. Be on time for all team functions. 8. Is responsible for the care, and return, or all uniforms and equipment. 9. Is responsible for the care and upkeep of the locker and weight rooms. 10.Your actions should always match your words. We feel that by being fair and consistent with our applications of these guidelines, the players will have the best opportunity to succeed on and off the field. “What you tolerate, you encourage.”

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Player Development There are four points that all players can improve on as they progress through our program. They are never ending and can always be worked on by the individuals to ensure success as a program. This gives the players a sense of ownership of the team by being responsible for their own development, and is universal from the starter to the newest of players.

1. Attitude: We will never be out hit or out hustled in any game. You can talk the talk, you can do it for a day, or a week, but for it to become a way of life it must be constantly worked on. A positive, hardworking attitude is required and must be developed and cultivated. Our team is greater than the sum of its parts.

2. Conditioning: We will be in better condition than any team we play. We can control that; we can develop that habit, by making a total commitment to being the best conditioned team. Games are won in the 4th quarter by the team in the best shape. WE WILL ALWAYS WIN THE 4th QUARTER!

3. Technique: We will be technically proficient by always focusing on the fundamentals of our positions. This is where we get our edge over the other team.

4. Be smarter: We will need to be tactically proficient by understanding the whole picture of what is trying to be accomplished by both us and our opponent.

A team first attitude, superior conditioning, flawless technique, and being smarter than our opponent. We can control that, and we can all improve on that. If we improve every single component within the framework of our team, then our team will improve.

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Player Recruitment The key to any program’s success is recruiting athletes. Our efforts must be diligent in nature to let all neighborhood young men know that we want them attending our high school. Our neighborhoods must become UNTOUCHABLE to all prospective recruiters. Our recruiting program is three-fold: immediate recruiting, short term recruiting, and long term recruiting. The following is our breakdown to help us build a consistent and solid foundation. Immediate Recruiting (returning players and on campus students) 1. Individual interviews 2. Strength & Conditioning program 3. Team meetings 4. Athletes in other sports (basketball/track/baseball/golf) 5. Football players as recruiters (peer pressure/program promotion) 6. Correspondence. Short-term Recruiting (Junior High/Middle school Athletes) 1. Local 8th grade program 2. Non-school feeder programs (TDFL/YMCA/youth leagues) 3. Flag football program 4. Futures Football Camp 5. youth coaches clinic 6. Special game nights 7. halftime scrimmages 8. “Ball Boy for a game”, ‘Recruits of the Week’ Varsity sidelines, etc. 9. Attendance at football practices/games 10.Attendance at basketball, baseball, track games and practices 11.Correspondence: recruit letters, ‘attaboys’, etc 12.Team apparel 13.Game passes 14.Newsletters 15.Team website (player/team recognition) 16.Coaching/parental contacts; school PE teachers Long-term recruiting (Grade school students) 1. Futures Football Camp 2. YMCA/Youth league flag football 3. basketball, wrestling club, etc 4. Attendance at events 5. Correspondence 6. Game passes 7. Coaching/parental contacts

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