Player Info

Text Box: NORMAN NORTH FOOTBALL GUIDELINES 2010/2011 COACHES – when addressing or referring to a coach they will be called “Coach” followed by their last name. PAPERWORK/INFORMATION NEEDED BY PLAYERS: Physical on file (and all releases, etc. involved) (Click here for a Physical Packet) Player information (address, phone #, e-mail) Insurance Offered by the District (If Using) If New Student to Norman North – O.S.S.A.A. New Student Form GUIDELINES PURPOSE OF FOOTBALL – Experience Success, build lifelong relationships, and Have Fun Doing So! TEAM GOALS – Win the First Game, Win the Next Game, Etc. Play as a Cohesive Unit. EXPECTATIONS – At Norman North H.S. we will have Definite Parameters and Boundaries of Behaviors and Expectations that will lead to Fun and Success. Most of these will be given on this sheet and will also be given verbally by Coaches, School Administrators, and Team Leaders. It is necessary for each player to know and follow these Guidelines for Success. Players are Instructed the way Coaches would want their sons coached! NORMAN NORTH SUMMER PRIDE – It is Necessary to make a commitment to the Team and to Yourself to Get Better. One of these Commitments is Our SUMMER PRIDE program. If you attend, the rewards are an advantage to us and you the individual. If you do not attend, you are at a DEFINITE disadvantage! REINFORCEMENT – If each player follows the rules and guidelines of this Football Program, success will surely follow. If a player does not adhere to our policies, negative reinforcement will be firm, fair, and consistent. It may take the form of extra running, forfeiture of suiting-up for a game(s), counseling with coaches/or administration, and/or forfeiture of the privilege of playing football at Norman North H.S. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR – Good citizenship will be expected of each player in the classroom, for it is part of the commitment in playing football. Behavior problems will be dealt with as the above paragraph describes. If you are in Off-Season Football the same ground rules apply. APPEARANCE – It is our belief that we will function as a TEAM. One aspect of this team concept is that we will all look alike during playing time. There will be no jewelry worn during practice or games. This includes body-piercing jewelry, watches, bracelets, chains around necks or ankles, rings, etc. · According to O.S.S.A.A. rules no item shall be worn on your head under your helmet. · Hats are not to be worn when representing the TEAM, unless they are Norman North hats. · The length, color, or style of your hair is up to the discretion of the Head Coach. Basically, it must not draw undue attention or be unsightly. · When on road trips, players will be instructed of proper attire. Length, weather, etc. will all determine proper dress. We will look “classy” and neat when unloading the bus. · Spirit Packs will be worn during practices. Spirit Packs from the previous year are fine providing they have no holes, paint, or the design has not changed since. No beer or alcohol advertising, message that is of questionable moral character is allowed to be worn on clothing. · Players will need a padded “Girdle” for practice. The girdle holds all pads except knee pads. WE ARE ASKING $20 FOR SPIRIT PACKS. THIS INCLUDES DRY-FIT SHORTS AND A T-SHIRT. A PADDED GIRDLE CAN BE ORDERED THROUGH TWID’S SPORTING GOODS FOR AN ADDITIONAL $20. PROMPTNESS – Be on time or early for meetings. CLEANLINESS – Take off cleats before entering locker rooms unless permission is granted otherwise. Throw cups, trash, tape etc. in proper receptacle. Do not leave any trash and tape in visiting locker rooms, buses etc. Leave all areas how you found them or better. Do not put paper towels in sinks, toilets, and urinals. This is your facility, treat it with respect. LANGUAGE – Foul language and cursing will not be acceptable on and off the field. PAPERWORK – Turn in paperwork and forms when requested. You cannot practice without physical and appropriate forms on file. MANAGE TIME – There is enough time to do it all. Budget your time wisely, others have. KNOWLEDGE – Learn the game of football. Learn all the positions you can. Know the rules of the game and be a student of the game. CONTACT – Football is a collision sport. Football is tough, so are we! WHO PLAYS? WHY? WHERE? – Coaches don’t make decisions on who plays based on making particular kids and parents happy. evaluation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Talent, Dependability, Dedication. Whatever is best for the TEAM LETTERING – To letter in Varsity Football, you must play in six quarters. That can be as little as one play per quarter, yet has to be in six different quarters.
POSITION – You may try out at any position you like, but the ultimate placement is where the coaching staff believes you can make the greatest contribution to the TEAM. PARENTS - Parents are welcome, but there is a way to visit with the coaches. There are places and times to talk. Parents are to stay on the perimeter of the field or in the bleachers. Please refrain from going into the coaches meeting rooms unless a meeting has been scheduled. Please keep sidelines free during games for coaches, players, trainers, administrators, media, etc. TIMBERWOLF PRIORITIES – RELIGION FAMILY ACADEMICS FOOTBALL OTHERS (work!) TIMBERWOLF BELIEF SYSTEM – 1. HARD WORK 2. DISCIPLINE 3. COMMITMENT 4. LOYALTY 5. CHARACTER QUALITIES OF A TIMBERWOLF – A TIMBERWOLF will never do anything that will bring embarrassment to himself, his family, his coach, his school, or this program. EYE CONTACT – If a person is addressing you as an individual or within a group, you are to make eye contact with the person speaking. This insures communication is being made. ALCOHOL/DRUGS - There is no place for competitive athletics and drugs. They are incompatible. If you are to make a commitment to sports, it will not include using drugs or alcohol. If using, there will be punishments and consequences by TEAM and (or) ADMINISTRATION. SCHOLARHIPS – They are not given. They are earned by the prospective college or university. Take the appropriate entrance exam, ACT and/ or SAT test(s) as frequently and as early as you can. Place 9999 on your exam in the column that asks where you want the results to be sent. Student athletes MUST register with the CLEARINGHOUSE online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Select prospective student athletes to register. The student release form must be completed and a credit or debit card must be used to pay the fee. Student athletes should also print copy 1 and copy 2 of the transcript release form and give to their counselor. You cannot make an on-campus visit to a college unless you are listed with the clearinghouse. Visit with your school counselor for more information regarding the clearinghouse. If interested in playing college football, communicate with your position coach and Coach Manning. TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM – If you are interested in playing college sports and are being looked at by colleges, recruiters will come to the school and request a copy of your transcript. Get a form from the counselor’s office and return it to them as soon as possible. EQUIPMENT – You have excellent equipment, take care of it and keep up with it! MISSING PRACTICE – If you must miss practice for any reason, you will notify Coach Manning! Our office number is 573-6059. There aren’t many good reasons to miss practice and it will be made up. MISSING A GAME – Missing a game will not be tolerated! ELIGIBILITY – Take care of your grades and actions in the classroom or football doesn’t matter. EXPULSION – Only the Head Coach can dismiss a player from the TEAM. Assistant coaches will not be forced to coach players that do not adhere to team principles or are disrespectful! INJURIES – If you are injured or hurt, communicate this to the Head Coach, your position coach, and our athletic trainer. If rehabilitation is requested, follow through and take care of your injury. If you miss a rehab session, it will be treated as a missed practice. If you cannot practice, you are required to dress in spirit pack and attend practice and watch/learn your position. COMMUNICATE – IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO OUTLINE ALL BEHAVIORS THAT IS REQUESTED OF YOU OVER THE COURSE OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF BEHAVIORS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO CREATE SUCCESS, CHARACTER, AND CLASS. IF YOU EVER HAVE QUESTIONS OR ARE UNSURE OF ANYTHING REGARDING ANY ASPECT THAT HAS NOT BEEN ANSWERED, ASK!

Updated 11-13-09

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