2007 SMCS Program Outline

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Football2007 Program Outline

A Guide to the expectations of our football program!

WHATEVER IT TAKES!Most Disciplined, Hardest Playing, Best ConditionedTeam in Alabama


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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter 3

FCA Competitors Creed 4 Commitment to Excellence 5 Vision Statement & Mission Statement 6 Life Long Goals & Core Values 7 Daily Goals 8 Program Outline Statement 9 Philosophy of Education & Athletics 9 Coaching Staff Philosophy 10

Program Goals 11 Honor Code 12 Player Expectations 13 Additional Expectations 17 Sports Safety 21 Prevention of Injuries 22 Special Warning for Football Players 22 Eagle Class 22 Eagle Pride & Teamwork 23 Determination of Playing Time 24 Excellence 25 Weekly Practice Schedule 27 Parent Coach Communication 28 Parent Expectations 31 Academics 32 Study Habits 33 2007 Varsity Schedule 36 Varsity Spirit Pack Order Form 37 2007 Game Day Program Ad Form 38

Football Warning & Consent to Participate 39


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SMCS Football Parents,

The coaching staff and administration of Shades Mountain Christian School are committed in our questfor CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE in our student athletes and football program. What is our

quest? It is our daily pursuit of character and excellence in everything we attempt! We have highexpectations for players, parents, and coaches. This mission will begin as soon as a potential playermakes a firm commitment to join our program. We will stay focused on our goals and press on everyday to make ourselves better in the classroom, reach our potential athletically, and develop charactertraits that will allow each player to be a better person, productive member of society and to allow thelove of God to be demonstrated in our actions.

We will begin by building a strong foundation based on faith, character, commitment, determination,and discipline. Our quest will come from the HEART, because thats where character qualities originate.The highest reward for what will be asked of players is not what you might GET from our quest, butrather what you BECOME by it. We are working to develop a family focus within the structure of ourteam, where everyone will be an encouraging force in building our program. Our character is oftentested in times of crisis, and we want to demonstrate positive qualities in those situations.

Having a great ATTITUDE at all times is critical to the success of our program. Our consistency ofhaving a great ATTITUDE in the classroom, at home, in the halls, at practice, and at games will providegreat benefits for each player and our team.

Our journey needs the positive support of our school, faculty, administration, parents, and community.There are no short cuts to OUR QUEST, just hard work and dedication!

This Program Outline is designed to help make you aware of policies and expectations of the ShadesMountain Christian School football program. The contents of this Program Outline will be discussedwith parents during our parent meetings and also communicated with our players frequently. We desirean open line of communication involving players, parents, and coaches. If you have any questionsconcerning any aspect of our football program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please complete the Football Warning & Consent Form, Player Profile Sheet, Spirit Pack Order Form,and Program Ad Form and return to me as soon as possible. Each player must also have a currentphysical on file in order to participate.

Our coaches look forward to working with you, parents of our young men, to help build a very excitingand valuable program for the young men in our community!

We welcome you to our football family and look forward to getting to know you and your family better!

Go Eagles!Mike BramblettHead Football Coach

School Number: 205-978-6001Email: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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I am a Christian first and last.I am created in the likeness of

God Almighty to bring Him glory.I am a member of Team Jesus Christ.

I wear the colors of the cross.

I am a Competitor now and forever.I am made to strive, to strain,

to stretch and to succeedin the arena of competition.I am a Christian Competitor

and as such, I face my challengerwith the face of Christ.

I do not trust in myself.I do not boast in my abilitiesor believe in my own strength.

I rely solely on the power of God.

I compete for the pleasure ofmy Heavenly Father, the honor of

Christand the reputation of the Holy Spirit.

My attitude on and off

the field is above reproach -my conduct beyond criticism.

Whether I am preparing,

practicing or playing;I submit to God's authority

and those He has put over me.

I respect my coaches, officials,teammates and competitors

out of respect for the Lord.

My body is the temple of Jesus Christ.I protect it from within and without.

Nothing enters my body thatdoes not honor the Living God.

My sweat is an offering to my Master.My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.

I give my all - all of the time.

I do not give up. I do not give in.I do not give out. I am the Lords

warrior -

a competitor by convictionand a disciple of determination.

I am confident beyond reasonbecause my confidence lies in Christ.

The results of my efforts

must result in His glory.

LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN.LET THE GLORY BE GOD'S.


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SMCS Eagles: Commitment to ExcellenceOne Heart Beat

CreatesExcellence

Where We Go One, We Go All

Excellence is never an accident. It is achieved in a Team only as a resultof an unrelenting and vigorous insistence on the highest standards ofperformance. It requires an unswerving expectancy of quality from thecoaches and players.

Excellence is contagious. It infects and affects everyone on the team. Itcharts the direction of the program. It establishes the criteria for planning. Itprovides zest and vitality to the team. Once achieved, excellence has a talentfor permeating every aspect of the life of the team.

Excellence demands commitment and a tenacious dedication from theleadership of the team. Once it is accepted and expected, it must benourished and continually reviewed and renewed. It is never ending processof striving and searching. It requires a spirit of mission and boundless energy.It is always the result of a creatively conceived and precisely planned effort.

Excellence inspires. It electrifies. It empowers every phase of ourfootball program. It unleashes an impact, which influences every program,every activity, every player, and every coach. To instill it in an organizationis difficult: to sustain it, even more so. It demands adaptability, imaginationand vigor. But most of all, it requires from the leadership of the Team aconstant state of self-discovery and discipline.

Excellencemust be our Teams lifeline. It energizes a stimulating andpulsating force (One Heart Beat). Excellence as a student athlete isimportant. Because it is everything!


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SMCS Football Vision Statement:

To develop well disciplined, Christ centered student/athletes who strive for educationaland athletic excellence.

SMCS Football Mission Statement:

Building Champions for Life!

To assist our student athletes in developing a personal, active, daily relationshipwith our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

To function in a manner that all of our actions bring glory & praise to God.

Forge the foundation that will yield a lifetime of success for our players.

Develop student/athletes who are committed to personal excellence and teamsuccess.

Provide inspirational and motivational environment where preparation, practiceand hard work generate legitimate opportunities for success.

Focus on the things we can control, effort and attitude, not the things we can not

control.

Emphasize the importance and development of fundamentals and techniquesnecessary for positive experiences in football and in life.

8. Create a consistently exciting and entertaining program that generates huge levelsof support, pride, and tradition for all in our community to share.


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Life Long Goals from Football

Discipline

Time Management

Work Ethic

Dedication

Self Confidence

Pride in Self

Integrity

Character

Leadership Skills

Perseverance

Physical Wellness

Lifetime Friendships

SMCS Football Core Values:

Christian: We are proud to be part of a Christian school and proclaimJesus Christthrough our thoughts and actions.

Commitment: Be committed to personal excellence in the classroom, athletics, and ourcommunity.

Integrity: Do what is right! Be honest and loyal to parents, coaches, teachers, classmates,and teammates.

Pride: It is a personal commitment; it is an attitude, which separates excellence frommediocrity. We will work hard to make the most of the gifts God has given each of us! Wewill strive for excellence and to praise Him in everything we do!

Teamwork: Teamwork is achieved when individuals make personal sacrifices to worktogether for the success of the group.

Discipline: Means being mentally and physically tough, to continually improve andbecome the best student, athlete, mentor, and family member we can be. Discipline isdoing the things you are to do correct, the first time, & when you are suppose to do it!

Effort: Give everything we have in everything we do in the classroom, athletics, and inour community, as unto the Lord


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SMCS Football Daily Goals

1.FIRST THINGS FIRST: Rom. 8: 28

2.IMPROVEMENTA little improvement each day adds up over the years!

3.GREAT EFFORTThere is no reason not to give great effort, life is too short!

4.UNITYA successful team requires eleven playing as one!

5.ENTHUSIASMIt is contagious!

6.CONSISTENCYConsistency comes from discipline and repetition!

7.TOUGHNESSMental and physical toughness are essential for success!

8.ELIMINATE MISTAKESWe must identify mistakes and work each day to correct them!


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SMCS Program Outline Statement:

This football program outline is designed to provide information to both football playersand their parents (or guardians) of the program elements, including specific rules andregulations, that will help mold a championship program at Shades Mountain ChristianSchool. Participation in high school athletics is a privilege that carries with it varying

degrees of honor, respect, responsibility and sacrifice. Since competition is a privilege andnot a right, those who choose to participate will be expected to follow the Code of Conductestablished by the coaching staff and administration. Student athletes represent theirschool, family and community. It is the athletes duty to conduct themselves in a dignifiedand respectable manner.

SMCS Philosophy of Education and Athletics

Football is a tremendous teaching tool for the game of life! Just as skills are learned duringthe school day, additional valuable skills and habits are gained through participation inathletics and the great game of football. Our program will operate with this educationalphilosophy in all we do! Our young men and their education, in the classroom and on theathletic fields, will be our foremost goal!

We must demand a commitment to excellence and to winning, not only in football, butalso to every endeavor in life considered worthwhile and meaningful. Our student athletesmust learn that dedication, sacrifice and hard work are necessary ingredients in performingany task that will lead to the attainment of a valued goal or life objective.

The athlete in our program is in a favorable and unique position. He is a part of a team andmust learn to work and function effectively and cohesively with a wide variety ofpersonalities. Lasting and treasured friendships will be nurtured and developed. He willalso represent our school in a very visible role and we will encourage him to conducthimself with character, poise, integrity, honesty, and pride.

As coaches and teachers, we will always be aware of the tremendous influence ourposition projects, for good or bad. We teach by example. It is my goal and desire that theyoung men who have participated under our leadership are finer and more decent persons

for having done so. We will never place the value of a win above that of instilling thehighest desirable ideals and character traits on our student athletes.


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Coaching Staff Philosophy

1. Provide integrity based Christian leadership of the young men in our program

2. Contribute to the development and well-rounded maturity in the student athlete.

3. Train the student/athlete for leadership.

4. Encourage the student athlete to achieve academic success.

5. Make the student athlete concerned and aware of the importance of his self-disciplined and commitment in all areas of his life.

6. Develop, refine, and teach ethical values.

7. Teach the practice of excellence in competition.

8. Encourage the student athlete to be concerned about his attitude in the overall

education process.

What You Can Expect From Your Coaches

1. To be loyal to you in all areas.

2. To be totally honest!

3. To provide leadership and training necessary to achieve our goals.

4. To work you harder than you have ever worked before.

5. To assist you in any way possible now and after graduation.

6. To treat you as a man and to love and respect you.

7. To make all decisions predicated on what is best for the team and then what is bestfor the individual.

8. To do everything within our power to make SMCS the best place in Alabama to goto school and play football.

9. To help you mature and grow as a man.

10.To help you reach your goals.


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SMCS Varsity Program Goals

Varsity athletes are expected to possess the skills and attitudes necessary to help produceadvancement into State Play-off competition. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OFTHE COACHING STAFF TO DETERMINE A PLAYERS ROLE, POSITIONS

ASSIGNED, AND HOW MUCH EACH PLAYER PARTICIPATES IN COMPETITION.

No varsity player is guaranteed playing time.1. Provide a positive and rewarding experience.

2. Focus on Christ, first and foremost, in all we do.

3. Instill the concept of team.

4. Develop each player in at least one offensive and one defensive position.

5. Develop leaders.

6. Teach players responsibility, integrity, and commitment.7. Develop the concept of proper sportsmanship.

8. Teach advanced techniques and schemes.

9. Play as many players as possible without sacrificing team success.

10.Strive for championship level.

11.Promote and facilitate the importance of academic success.

SMCS Junior High Program Goals

The Junior High Program Goals will follow our Varsity Goals with a few exceptions:

Every player in good standing will have the opportunity to participate Participation and the development of varsity-level skills are more important than

winning contests.

Coaches are encouraged to provide quality playing time for each athlete but we do

not specify a minimum or maximum amount of time each player will be allotted. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COACHING STAFF TO

DETERMINE AMOUNTS OF PLAYING TIME, POSITIONS ASSIGNED, ANDPLAYER ROLE.

Players may not get into a contest or may see limited action because of individualplayer preference, safety precautions, or disciplinary action taken because ofattendance, tardiness, negative attitudes, unsportsmanlike conduct, etc


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Honor Code:

On my honor as a Shades Mountain Christian School student/athlete, manager, trainerand coach, I will not tolerate any violation to the athletic policies set forth by ShadesMountain Christian School administration and the Head Coach.

The Honor System at Shades Mountain Christian School is a code of ethics governing theconduct of the student/athlete and coaches in all matters pertaining to personal honesty,character and integrity. It is an expression of the desire of the student/athlete, the coaches,managers, trainers and administration to provide the atmosphere of living in whichqualities of mutual trust, respect, character, and integrity must prevail.

Every student/athlete, coach, trainer, and manager is responsible for following the HonorCode at all times. This includes on and off campus behavior. Along with obeying theHonor Code, the student/athlete, coach, trainer, and manager are responsible for making

sure his/her peers follow the Code as well. Student/athletes, coaches, trainers, andmanagers are required to report any offenses they witness to the Head Coach and/oradministration. Failing to do this is an Honor Code violation itself.

A student/athlete, coach, trainer, and manager observe at all times the principles of theHonor Code. In doing so, they will not use alcohol, drugs, tobacco, lie, cheat, steal, leavecampus, break criminal or civil laws. Or engage in any dishonest act, assist others in thecommission of these acts, and not tolerate these acts.

A student/athlete, coach, trainer, or manger in violation of the Honor Code is subject to

severe disciplinary action, including suspension and dismissal from the team. In addition,any student/athlete, coach, trainer, or manager that displays blatant and deliberatedisregard for the basic principles of the Honor Code may be suspended and dismissed fromthe team even though he/she was not caught at the time of the violation.


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SMCS Football Player ExpectationsAll of these revolve around one thought: DO WHAT IS RIGHT!

I. General Expectations1. Dont embarrass the program!

a. Maintain our motto: Most disciplined, hardest playing, bestconditioned team in Alabama.

b. Eagle football players must conduct themselves with class at alltimes. We will exhibit good sportsmanship on the field and goodcitizenship off the field. Every action of a team member reflects ontheir coaches, teammates and school.

c. No one is indispensable. Team rights superseded individual rights.2. Be on time for all meetings, practices, meals, classes, etc.

a. The official time is on Coach Brambletts wrist. Call before, notafter, if you have an emergency.

b. This means being prepared to begin at the stated time, not arriving atthe stated time.

c. Prepared = dressed and ready to go! If you are not prepared you arelate!

3. Proper Languagea. Be polite, courteous, and positiveb. Eliminate all profanity!c. Use Yes Sir, No Sir; Yes Mam, No Mamd. Please, Thank You, Excuse Me!

4. Dress Codea. SMCS football attire required for all football activities; practice,

gamesb. No jewelry during workouts, practices, gamesc. Pants will be worn at waist leveld. School dress code applies to football activities

5. Cell phones are not allowed during the school day.a. Cell phone use will not be allowed in the locker room during football

times. This includes text messaging!b. Game day cell phone use should be limited to communicating with

parents during appropriate times.6. Respect your teammates and coaches.

a. Use the Golden Rule. Treat others, as you would want to be treated.b. Be truthful in all of your actions and words.c. Respect your driving privileges: Drive with a sense of caution at all

times, especially in the school parking lot.d. Coaches should receive Coach last name, responses from players

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e. Never talk back to a coach or staff member. I will always back thestaff. There is a time, place, and a way to disagree. Showingdisrespect is not it!

f. We must pull together as a team if we are going to have success as ateam.

II. Training Expectations

1. The use of tobacco products, illegal drugs, alcohol, or steroids is not allowed.a. See drug policy that follows

2. Report all injuries to our trainer immediately.3. Any treatments as prescribed by our trainer will be treated as a practice in

terms of attendance policyrequired!4. Treatments and Taping:

a. All treatments and taping must be taken care of before practicebegins. If you are late to practice, you are late, no excuses.

b. The training room will close 10 minutes before practice begins each

day5. Injuries:

a. Any player held out of practice will dress in the uniform of the dayand stay with their groups. This will keep all players up to date.

b. Any player not willing to do the above will forfeit their privilege ofdressing and playing on Friday of that week.

6. Practice:a. Make sure all equipment is ready for practice well in advance. Being

late for practice because of an equipment problem is not excused.b. Missing any practice period will result in one set of The Big 25 to

make up for missed work.c. Practice and game clothing will be worn as it is issued. Do not cut or

alter any t-shirts, shorts, or other clothing. WE DONT WANT ABUNCH OF INDIVIDUALS! WE WILL BE A TEAM!

d. Undershirts and jerseys must be tucked in at all times.e. Helmets will be worn at all times, unless you are told to take it off. It

is not to sit on or throw. Never lay your helmet on the ground, forany reason.

f. Dont bend over or put your hands on your knees when you are tired

or fatigued. This shows weakness to everyone that can see you. Standtall and put your hands behind your head and breathe.


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III. Academic Expectations

1. Always get to your class on time. This cannot be overemphasized. Nothingcauses a teacher to turn off a student faster than a late arrival.

2. Remember that in any classroom the teacher is the absolute authority, sofollow his/her rules and show respect at all times.

3. Be a leader in the classroom!! Sit in the front of class, if possible.4. Careless appearance is held against an athlete to a greater degree than against

other students. Dress neatly: shoes tied, hair, neat and clean, clean shaven,and of course great attitude. Eliminate Flip Flops!

5. Be prepared for class! Before class starts, make sure you have all yourmaterials, make sure that your book and/or notebook is open, and you have apen or pencil ready to write.

6. Once class starts, keep your mouth closed unless you are asking or answering

a question, or are taking part on a teacher led discussion or activity

7. Never prepare to leave before the end of class. Closing books, zipping ofbackpacks, etc.., these are between class activities.

8. Make sure that you turn in all work assigned, on time and fully completed.With proper planning you will get everything done in all of your classes.There are NO excuses.

9. If you must miss a class due to travel, before you leave, PLEASE MAKE

ARRANGMENTS FOR ANY ASSIGNMENTS OR PAPERS DUE. THISSHOULD BE DONE AT LEAST 2 CLASS DAYS AHEAD OF THEABSENCE.

10.As soon as possible after class, do your homework and read your notes. If youleave them unread for 24 hours, as much as 90% of there value will be lost.

11.Any grades below a C will not be tolerated and will have consequences.Every player is capable of making Cs.

12.If you need help in any class, please let the coaching staff know so that we

may try to arrange help for you before it is too late in any class. We canthelp with anything at the last minute.


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IV. Discipline Procedures

1. Do what you are supposed to, the way it is supposed to be done, when it issupposed to be done, and do it every time! If you do this, you will never haveto worry about our discipline procedures.

Expectation 1st

2nd

3rd

1. On Time Gasser Set Big 25 No Practice/Dress

2. At Practice Big 25 & Fun Run & No Dress

3. Unprepared for practice Gasser Set Big 25 No Practice/Dress

4. Inappropriate Language Big 25 Fun Run No Practice/Dress

5. Dress Code Gasser Set Big 25 Double

6. Disrespect to coaches, Double & Dismissal

players, teachers7. Stealing Dismissal

8. Each Academic D Gasser Set Big 25

9. Each Academic F Big 25 Fun Run

Gasser Set: Across field, over & back, over & back. This will consist of 4 gassers inthe following times. 1-30 sec., 2- 35 sec., 3-40 sec., 4-45 sec. You will have oneminute recovery between each gasser. If you dont make each time, you will have the

run the next day until you make the times or complete 3 gasser sets.Big 25: Push ups, squats, and lunges. You will begin at 25 and work your way downto 1. All of these will be done in succession. There will be no extended rest periods.

Fun Run: Weighted runs. You will carry a dumbbell in each hand.

1. Up and down 5 times. You may stop and rest (15 sec.) at the end of each single.

2. Up, down, up, down 5 times. You may stop and rest (15 sec.) at the end of eachdouble.

3. Up, down, up, down, up, down 5 times. You may stop and rest (30 sec.) at theend of each triple.

Walking is not allowed! Trips walked will not count!


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Additional Expectations:

Code of Conduct: Every SMCS Football player, manager (9-12) and coach isexpected to show respect for themselves and those around them, as well as thematerial and physical surroundings which are provided. Each member of thefootball community has the right to grow and mature intellectually, physically,

morally, emotionally and spiritually. At the same time, each member has theresponsibility to see that others rights are respected and upheld. Language andbehavior should contribute in a positive way to the program. Rules and regulationsrepresent guidelines for behavior. It is impossible to write rules to cover allsituations that may arise but the rules that exist are designed to enable all teammembers, coaches, managers, trainers, administrators and parents to functionharmoniously with each other. If everyone abides by the rules, we create anatmosphere for success. By breaking rules, we infringe on anothers right tosucceed, disrupt the community and hurt the team in the process. If this happens,the offender, parents and team members must accept the consequences set forth.

The consequences will take various forms, according to the degree of violation ofthe rules and of the programs rights. The goal of the Code of Conduct is to mold anindividual who makes decisions that contribute to a championship program.

Off Campus Conduct:Although the school cannot assume responsibility for astudents conduct when the student is outside the schools jurisdiction, students

should remember that at all times they are responsible for the good name of ShadesMountain Christian School Athletics. A student involved in off-campus conductprejudicial to the reputation of the school and football program is liable to

disciplinary action by the Head Coach, staff and school authorities.

Curfew: The hours you keep are between you and your parents. We recommendthat you be home by 10:30 p.m. on all school nights with the exception being onthe night before any game; this will be 9:30 p.m.

Respect for Coaches:Coaches should receive Coach last name, responses fromplayers when talking to them. Players in return will be treated with respect by theircoaches. Whenever a coach is speaking with you, either individually or as a group,

you will give him your undivided attention and always establish eye contact withhim.

Disrespectful Behavior: SMCS Football stands against harassment of any sort. Forobvious reasons, harassment violates our mandate not only to build trustingrelationships, but in all circumstances accept one another despite our differences.When these violations are expressed openly in language or behavior, they arereprehensible. SMCS Football will not allow behavior that mocks, diminishes or


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impugns the dignity and/or integrity of any player, manager, referee, opponent andcoach. Harassment includes but not limited to the following:

verbal harassment (including harassment expressed through the use oftechnology, i.e. e-mails, blogs, websites, etc.)

physical harassment

visual harassment

sexual harassment

All reports about harassment will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.Any student/athlete found in violation of this policy will face serious disciplinaryconsequences up to and including dismissal. Any student filing false or frivolouscharges will face equal consequences. This includes but not limited to all on and offcampus violations.

Cell Phones, Personal Music Devices, and Pagers: Because cell phones and

pagers have the capabilities of text messaging, picture taking and internet accesstheir ability to create disruptions and problematic situations have increasedsignificantly. Thus, SMCS Football takes an aggressive stance in regards to thesedevices. These devices are never to be in the students possession during the school

day. They must be kept out of sight and turned off during the school day hours. If aplayer must contact a parent while at the field house, they must ask for permissionof use or use the phone in the office. Players and managers found to be using thesedevices without permission will have it confiscated and returned prior to departingto go home. Players and managers may use their cell phones after practice, summerworkouts, off-season weight training and games to call for a ride home.

Appointments: SMCS Football discourages the scheduling of medicalappointments that interrupt the academic process and after school that interruptgame preparation during practice time. The best time to schedule these appointmentsis on Thursday after school for varsity team members or Friday after school for

junior high team members. SMCS Football realizes that it may be necessary toschedule medical appointments during school or practice time. SMCS Footballrequest; however, that the absence from school or practice for these appointments belimited to travel time to and from the appointment and actual appointment time. A

physicians note must accompany the student/athletes return if practice time ismissed.

Attendance: Daily attendance of each student is essential to his success at ShadesMountain Christian School. Each teacher has carefully planned the weeks work andhas assigned specific material to complete outside of class (homework, projects,reading, and writing) and/or testing for each day. Whenever an absence by a studentoccurs, he misses an important part of the planned curriculum process because he


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misses the teachers instruction and explanation of material as well as important

testing. He also misses an important part of the football game plan because hemisses the coachs instruction and explanation of material relevant to game day

success. An absence is excused from football for the following reasons: death in thefamily, sickness, quarantined, contagious disease, extreme family emergency,special educational programs, and by the trainer. Students cannot pass a course andperform in a game if absent. If a football player misses a Monday during game

week, he misses critical information to the game plan. Tuesday through Thursday,he misses critical preparation time. If the absence is excused and he is able toperform in the game without compromising victory, than he may play in the game.If his absence will compromise the teams pursuit of victory, then he may not playin the game. The decision will be made in the best interest to the team by the HeadCoach and Staff. If the player has an unexcused absence on Monday during thegame week, he will not dress for that game. If he has one unexcused absence onTuesday through Thursday, he will be suspended for 50% of that game. (1 half ofthe game) This includes starting on offense, defense and special teams. It will be the

decision of the Head Coach and position coach if and when that player resumes playduring the game.

LOCK INFocus and concentrate on the task at hand!

Dress: Dress should be very professional in uniform and out. Everyone will weartheir uniform in the same manner. We are a team. All players must be in schoolcolors at practice and in games, when temperatures become colder andundergarments are being used they also must be in school colors. Take care of yourequipment. Do not wear jewelry in practice or games. For practices and games,boxer shorts will not be allowed. There are several reasons for this and they will bediscussed at a later date. Your appearance away from the field, especially at school,should reflect the same class and pride that shows in our program.

Cheating Policy: Dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Cheating is definedas any intentional deception by which students pass off someone elses academic

work as their own. This refers to test, quizzes, exams, college entrance exams andany work required in the registration process ( ACT/SAT, essays ), term papers,homework, projects, and class work. Any student/athlete violating any of these by

giving and/or receiving information will automatically be disciplined.The following represents examples of cheating: Copying another students academicwork, allowing another student to copy your academic work( homework, test,quizzes, essays, term papers, projects, class work ), plagiarizing, having someoneelse pose for you on a college entrance exam or posing to be someone else on acollege entrance exam.


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Any student/athlete violating the cheating policy will be subject to school policiesplus subject to football program discipline policies for this violation. Note: thisincludes internet and computer academic work.

My Space Policy: Students that post something on the internet, on My Space,FaceBook, Xenga, al.com or other comparable web sites, have posted it in a publicdomain, meaning that at any given time in the day over 75 million people have

direct access to what the student/athlete posted. If the football program becomesaware that a student/athlete has posted something that is derogatory to themselves,other students, teachers, coaches, the school, the football program, or indicates thatthey are engaging in illegal or immoral activities or harassment of others, they willbe subject to discipline which could include suspension and/or expulsion from theprogram.

Care of Equipment and Facilities: You are to hang your equipment in your lockeras you are shown. You are to clean your equipment as least once per week. Do nottrack mud and dirt into any building. Take off cleated shoes before entering the

building. Latrines and toilets are to be flushed; showers and faucets turned off sothey dont drip, and all coke and juice cans placed in the trashcan. Clean up in andaround our areas each day. This includes bus usage as well. Team leaders areresponsible to monitor both the bus, locker room, weight room and practice areas.

Team travel: Check and pack all your gear. You are responsible for this. Dress willinclude nice pants and our game day shirt. Please be prompt, if you are late you willbe left behind. Do not miss a meeting or a team meal if we are traveling a longdistance. There will be NO loud or boisterous conduct on the trips, remember why

we are here. We will sing AFTER A WIN! Everyone will return with the team,unless approved by the head coach.

Leaving the Building: Any football player leaving the building during the schoolday must sign out with office and they will inform Coach Bramblett. In the eventthat a player will misspractice time, Coach Bramblett must be informed. Playersmust not leave the building or school grounds without checking out with the office.Players leaving the building or school grounds for any reason without permissionwill be considered TRUANT.

Stealing and Vandalism: Stealing or willful destruction of school property,opponents school property, or the property of other students will not be toleratedand the offender will face serious disciplinary consequences with the considerationof expulsion from the program. The parent/guardian of each student responsible forparent remuneration when willful destruction occurs to school or personal propertywill be held responsible.


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Fighting: Student/athletes endangering the safety of others or themselves byfighting, pushing, shoving, tripping, throwing objects or any other aggressive actswill not be tolerated at any time. If it happens during a contest, workout, practice,locker room, or parking lot, the student/athlete will be removed from the situationimmediately.

Participation Absence Policy: A student/athlete must be present for two entireperiods of the school day to be a participant in any after school or evening activity,practice or game. If a student/athlete does not meet the two period criteria will notbe eligible to participate in practice and/or the game. Any student/athlete eligibilityfor participation in a game or practice on a Saturday after having been absent theprevious day (Friday) is at the discretion of the Head Coach.

Injury Policy: Any player that has any type of injury should see our CoachBramblett and our trainer immediately. If you require greater medical attention, wewill assist in setting appointments with the appropriate doctors. We are aware of

insurance requirements and which plans are accepted at the various offices. Ourgoal is to provide you with the appropriate medical care and to return you to activitywithin the safest time frame. See the following page for more information!

The X Rule: X in mathematics is the symbol for the unknown. The X rule statesthat if a situation arises that is not mentioned in the rules, the coaching staff, at itsdiscretion, will have the right to determine whether the situation will be toleratedand what the consequences are for the situation.

SPORTS SAFETYParticipation in any athletic activity may result in severe injury, including paralysis ordeath. Changes in rules, improved conditioning programs, better medical coverage, andimprovements in equipment and coaching techniques have reduced these risks, but it isimpossible to totally eliminate such occurrences from athletics. Players can reduce thechance of injury by obeying all safety rules in their sport, reporting all physical problemsto their coaches, following a proper conditioning program, and inspecting their ownequipment daily. Damaged equipment must be immediately reported to the coaches. Donot play with damaged or ill-fitting equipment. There are times, especially while playing a

contact sport, that a player can purposely cause physical injury to an opponent. The cheap-shot artist has no place in athletics. Players who intentionally try to injure an opponent willbe disciplined or removed from the program.


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PREVENTION OF INJURIES

Unfortunately, injury is a common occurrence in athletics. Prevent injuries by:

Working hard at conditioning programs established by your coaches

Reporting to the first practice in good physical condition Keeping mentally involved during games and practices Going as hard during every practice as you do in games Learning to listen to what your body is saying. Most often pain tells you something

is wrong. Stop, before the injury gets worse.

IF YOU ARE INJURED

Tell your coach immediately and see our trainer We will direct to a doctor for diagnosis and treatment! Follow his/her advice! Do what your body tells you to do! No one has the right to tell you it doesnt hurt or

that you have to play with pain! You can suffer from injury years after everyone hasforgotten the big game!

SPECIAL WARNING FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS

All football players are warned. Do not strike an opponent with any part of the

helmet or facemask. This is a violation of football rulesand may cause you to suffer

severe brain or neck injury, including paralysis or death. Even though you wear a

helmet severe brain or neck injury may also occur accidentally while playing football.

Eagle Class

Class is a genuine respect for others. We display this genuine respect when we sayplease and thank you. When we use the words excuse me, we are showingrespect for others. By using a positive vocabulary, we show class. The use of profanitytells others just how little class we have. We must put others first and be willing to give ofourselves in everything we do! We will take responsibility for our mistakes and learn from

them. By eliminating excuses, we display class. We will show good sportsmanship, winor lose! We will win with class, not bragging about our accomplishments, and lose withclass, not make excuses and blaming others. We will display humility in victory. We willnever run up the score on an opponent! We will play to win and play hard but we willcontrol the results, with class, if the outcome is no longer in doubt. In short, we willalways treat others the way we would like them to treat us!

Profanity is the effort of a feeble mind to express itself forcefully.


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Eagle Pride:

It is a privilege to be a member of this football squad and to be an Eagle. The time, effort,and energy we all spend in making our program a success is based on a strong convictionthat football and an education will provide some of your greatest values and mostrewarding moments. Take pride in everything you do as part of our program, for infootball as in life, the success you enjoy will result from the effort you are willing to giveto be a winner. Shades Mountain Christian School Football is building a tradition ofPRIDE and EXCELLENCE, a football tradition to match our academic tradition.Remember the players who came before you every time you walk into the locker room,weight room, step on the field, or wear an Eagle Football Uniform. Remember you aresetting the example for those who will follow in your footsteps. You are an Eagle all thetime and forever.

Teamwork

Teamwork divides the work and doubles the success. It is the fuel that enables commonpeople to attain uncommon results! Being apart of a team, we accomplish more, faster.Support, compassion, and caring will inspire everyone to keep peace, and then, lead ~ inspite of pressures, hardships, or fatigue. It is a reward, a challenge, and a privilege to be acontributing member of our TEAM!


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Determination of Playing Time

Every one of you wants to start on our football team. Unfortunately, not all of you will.The coaching staff must determine who will start. Consequently, we feel it is important foryou to understand how we will decide on depth charts as practice progresses. Thefollowing five (5 points) will be the criteria used in selecting starters and developing depth

charts.

1.Knowledge of Assignment:We cannot and will not play people who do not know theirassignments. Your position coach will spend extra time with you if you so desire.Everyone can give 100%.

2.Hustle and Effort:Everyone will be expected to give 100% at all times. Yourteammates will be giving 100% and they expect you to do so also. Extra effort winsgames. Everyone can give 100%.

3.Hitting and Mental Toughness: We will discover during fall practice who isaggressive and mentally tough. Football is a contact sport and it must be played withmental toughness. Everyone can hit.

4. Contribution to the Overall Team: Football is one of the few team sports left. Theindividual, who motivates his teammates to do better, is always enthusiastic and ready,will make a greater contribution than one who does not possess this quality. One man whohates to lose is an invaluable player. Everyone can be a team player. Everyone wants towin, but what we are looking for are people who cant live with losing.

5. Talent: If the above four characteristics are equal and they should be, then the youngman who has the most talent, makes the most big plays, will start. However, talent will notenter into our evaluation until we look closely at the first four qualities. Obviously if youare injured it will be difficult for us to evaluate you.

Its our desire to play as many people as possible. We will attempt to play everyone eachgame. The above was written so that you will know exactly how we will evaluate you. Ourhardest workers and best athletes will lead us to a championship. All of you that do not

earn a starting position, it is up to you to continue to work hard and be prepared whencalled upon.

Our main concern is to be fair as possible with you and to be truly honest. If you do notfeel that you are being treated fairly, see your position coach. In the event you are still notsatisfied, please see me! (Proper Chain of Command)


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How will we achieve Excellence?

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE TEAM UNITY-- To contribute to TEAM UNITY, SMCS athletes areexpected to:

Attend every practice and be on timeBECAUSE practice time missed hurts the entire team!

Be supportive of coaches and teammates

BECAUSE seeds of discontent often grow into major problems! Accept your assigned role as a team member

BECAUSE expressing dissatisfaction divides the team!

Ride together to and from gamesBECAUSE teams experience winning and losing together!

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE CONDITIONED ATHLETES -- To become HIGHLYCONDITIONED, SMCS athletes are expected to:

Commit to abstinence of alcohol, tobacco or drugsBECAUSE substance abuse dulls senses and slows reflexes!

Work hard at conditioning your mind and body

BECAUSE bigger, faster, stronger, smarter has the winning edge! Eat the right foods and get plenty of sleep

BECAUSE you cantput it out if you dont have it to give!

Commit to a year- around, personalized weight training programBECAUSE a serious weight program is necessary for athletic excellence!

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE TEAM PRIDETo instill TEAM PRIDE, SMCS athletes are expectedto:

Act in a respectful manner at all timesBECAUSE players who act like clowns tend to play the same way!

Maintain acceptable standards of dress and grooming

BECAUSE teams who look good play better! Follow all school rules and regulations

BECAUSE self-discipline brings pride and respect!

Be supportive of team members and coaches at all timesBECAUSE when everyone can trust you, the entire team will benefit!

NOTE: Athletes must follow all school rules at all times while representing SMCS. Failure to do so mayresult in discipline from outside the athletic program including suspension and/or expulsion from school.

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE INTELLIGENT PLAYERS - To becomeINTELLIGENT PLAYERS, SMCS athletes are expected to:

Maintain high academic standards in the classroomBECAUSE ineligible players cannot participate!

Listen for understanding and comprehensionBECAUSE coaches should have to say it once only!

Identify your personal strengths as well as weaknessesBECAUSE you need to work to improve all aspects of your game!

Ask questions when you dont understandBECAUSE you cant do the job if you dont understand the expectations.


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EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIPTo show goodSPORTSMANSHIP, SMCS athletes are expected to:

Be courteous to opponents before, during, and after contestsBECAUSE intimidation only motivates a well prepared opponent!

Use acceptable language at all timesBECAUSE profanity shows a lack of self-discipline and class!

Never question an official with words or actionsBECAUSE officials who respect the team will make better calls!

Respect the physical well-being of opponentsBECAUSE cheap shots are associated with losers!

Use only positives and stress team effort with the mediaBECAUSE the best press is positive team comments!

Support the decisions and show respect to the coachesBECAUSE complainers divide and destroy!

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE ATHLETES WHO ARE LEADERSTo show goodLEADERSHIP, SMCS athletes are expected to:

Set the example of prioritizing the needs of the team before the needs of selfBECAUSE a group of individuals will never compete well in team sports!

Encourage teammates with problems to discuss the issues with the coachesBECAUSE dissension can be catching and destroy the team!

Expect 100% from your teammates and model what you expect from othersBECAUSE successful teams require a total team effort!Share in the responsibility for losses and look for ways to get betterBECAUSE team success is proportional to the growth of each member!

The Path to Excellence

1. BE A DREAMER Ask yourself How would I want my life if everything worked out right?Most people either dont dream at all or dont dream big enough.

2. BE A LEARNER Most people fail in life because they reject the advice of experts andaccept the flattery of fools.

3. BE A BELIEVERIN YOURSELF Self-confidence is not only healthy, it iscontagious. The first step toward others believing in you is to believe in yourself.

4. BE A PLANNER The man who knows where he is going and believes he can get there, willfind people to help him and methods available to achieve every worthwhile goal.

5. BE A WORKER Success is hard work; thats why so few people succeed. Most peoplewould rather sleep than work. DREAM...LEARN...BELIEVE...PLAN...WORK...and the worldis yours...for the ONLY limitations that will ultimately hold you back in life will be those youplace on yourself.


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Weekly Practice Schedule

All players should be dressed and ready for practice by 3:30 each day. Thirty minutes should be morethan enough time to dress properly and be prepared for practice.

Monday

Dress for Monday will be full pads. Practice should end by 6:00 PM. Most Junior High games will beplayed on Monday nights.

Tuesday

Dress for Tuesday will be full pads. Varsity and Junior High practice should end by 6:00 PM.

Wednesday

Dress for Wednesday will be full pads. Varsity and Junior High practice will end at 5:00 PM.

Thursday

Varsity: Thursday will generally be a very light, review practice. This practice will take place beforeschool. Dress for practice will be SMCS Football shorts, T-shirt, and helmet. Thursday afternoon is thetime to get a haircut, go to the dentist, or run other errands. Please attempt to schedule any after

school activities for this day. This allows players to attend practice and improve each day!

Junior High practice will end by 6:00 PM

Friday

Varsity: Game Day! Students will remain on campus after school. We will have a pregame meal in thecafeteria. All players should bring all of their equipment for the game to school with them on Fridaymorning. Players will not be allowed to leave campus after school.

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PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION

Both parenting and coaching are extremely tough jobs. By establishing an understandingfor each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide a betterexperience for the student athlete. As a parent, when your child becomes involved in aShades Mountain Christian School football program, you have a right to understand the

expectations that are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from thecoach of your childs team.

Communication You Should Expect From Your Childs Coach1.The philosophy of the coach.2.The members of the coaching staff specifically working with your child.3.Expectations the coach has for your child and other team members.4.Locations and times of all practices, contests and team functions.5.Team requirements, such as fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning and

team rules.6.Procedures to be followed should your child be injured during practice or a contest.7.Discipline procedures that may result in the denial of your childs participation.

Communication Coaches Should Expect from Parents1.Concerns expressed directly to the coach.2.Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.3.Specific concerns in regard to a coachs philosophy and/or expectations.4.Specific medical problems that could adversely impact your childs performance

and/or safety.

As your child becomes involved in the football program at Shades Mountain ChristianSchool, they will experience some of the greatest and most rewarding moments of theiryoung lives. It is also vital to recognize and understand that there will be times whenthings do not go the way you or your child wish. At times such as these, discussion withyour childs coach is encouraged.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss With Coaches1.The treatment of your child mentally and/or physically.2.Ways to help your child improve.3.Concerns about the behavior of your child.4.Family concerns that may have an impact on your child and subsequent athletic

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It is very difficult to accept your childs not playing as much as you hope. Coaches areprofessionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for allmembers of a team. As you have seen from the list above, certain things can be and should

be discussed with your childs coach. Other things, such as the following items, mustalways be left to the discretion of the coach.

Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss With Coaches

1.Playing time2.Team strategy3.Play calling4.Lineups5.Substitutions6.Other members of the team

Unacceptable Contact with Your Childs Coach

1.Prior to and during team practice

2.Prior to and during any contest.3.Immediately following any contest

These are typically either very busy times, or in the case of a contest, very emotional timesfor all parties involved. Things can and will be said that are not meant. Meetings of thisnature do not promote resolution.

There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. Theseare encouraged. It is important that both parties have a clear understanding of the others

position. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedure and chain ofcommand should be followed to promote an understanding.

We ask you to always make contact with the coach first. Though we understand

your desire to talk with the Athletic Director or Principal first, such contacts will

be first referred to the appropriate coach.

If You Have a Concern to Discuss with a Coach, this is the Procedure You Should

Follow

1.Call the school or the coach first to set up an appointment. The school number is978-6001.

2.If the coach cannot be reached, contact the Shades Mountain Christian SchoolFootball office at 230-7526.


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What a Parent Can Do if the Meeting with a Coach Did Not Provide a Satisfactory

Resolution

1.Call the Athletic Director, Ron Swann, at Shades Mountain Christian School and setup a meeting.

Research indicates a student involved in an extra curricular activity has a greater chance of

success during adulthood. Therefore, our programs have been established specifically forour student athletes. Many of the character traits required to be a successful participant areexactly those that will promote successful lives and careers after high school. We hope theinformationprovided in this document makes both your childs experience and yourexperience with Shades Mountain Christian School and its athletic programs less stressfuland more enjoyable.


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Parent Expectations:

1. Be positive with your student/athlete. Let them know you are proud they are part of theteam.

(Focus on the benefits of teamwork and personal discipline)

2. Encourage your athlete to follow all training rules. Help the coaches build a commitment to

the team.

(Stress that team is more important than the individual)

3. Allow your athlete to perform and progress at a level consistent with his ability.

(Athletes mature at different ages; some are more gifted)

4. Always support the coaching staff when controversial decisions are made.

(The coaches need your backing to keep good morale on the team)

5. Insist on positive behavior in school and a high level of performance in the classroom.

(Numerous studies indicate extracurricular involvement helps enhance academic performance)

6. Cheer for our team and players. Opponents and referees deserve respect.

(Realize that high school players will make mistakes. Your support is needed during tough times.)

7. Promote having fun and being a team player. Very few high school athletes receivescholarships.

(Concentrate on what is best for the team. Preoccupation with statistics can be very distracting.)

8. An athletes self-confidence and self-image will be improved by support at home.Comparison to other athletes is discouraged.

(Encourage the athlete to do their best regardless of brothers or sisters who may have beenoutstanding players.)

9. Winning is Great, but building positive team values is most important.

(The concept of working together to perform a task will have lasting benefits. Winning takes placewhen all the little things are done correctly.)

10.Find the time to be an avid booster of school activities.

(Help build a solid support system for ALL coaches and ALL athletes)

11.Athletes must attend all practices and contests.(Stress the necessity to make a commitment tothe team. Practice is important.)


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12.Emphasize the importance of well - balanced meals and regular sleep patterns.

(An athlete functions best when care is taken to consume nutritious food and obtain sufficientrest.)

13.Many athletes enjoy participating in several sports.

(Specialization in one sport may prevent an athlete from enjoying great team relationships in other

activities.)

14.Persistence and being able to accept a role are extremely important for the team to besuccessful.

(Not everyone can be a starter, but everyone is important to the team. Some players may notdevelop until their senior season. Encourage them to be persistent.)

Rules for the Eagle Academic GameEach player is expected to attain grades in each class of a C or better. We feel if eachstudent applies himself each and every day, this is possible. We also ask students havingproblems in a class to notify our coaching staff as soon as it is evident there is a problem.This is to allow us to attempt to help that student before it is too late.

Each player must earn a minimum of 6 academic credits each school year to be eligible forthe following season.

1. Always get to your class on time. This cannot be overemphasized. Nothing causes ateacher to turn off a student faster than a late arrival.

2. Remember that in any classroom the teacher is the absolute authority, so followhis/her rules and show respect at all times.

Be a leader in the classroom!!

3. Careless appearance is held against an athlete to a greater degree than against otherstudents. Dress neatly: shoes tied, hair, neat and clean, clean shaven, and of course

great attitude.

4. Before class starts, make sure you have all your materials, make sure that your bookand/or notebook is open, and you have a pen or pencil ready to write.

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6. Never prepare to leave before the end of class. Closing books, zipping of backpacks,etc.., these are between class activities.

7. Make sure that you turn in all work assigned, on time and fully completed. Withproper planning you will get everything done in all of your classes. There are NOexcuses.

8. As soon as possible after class, do your homework and read your notes. If you leavethem unread for 24 hours, as much as 90% of there value will be lost. Make gooduse out of study halls!

9. Never be afraid to ask questions, or to ask for help. This is how people learn.

10.If you must miss a class due to travel, before you leave, PLEASE MAKEARRANGMENTS FOR ANY ASSIGNMENTS OR PAPERS DUE. THISSHOULD BE DONE AT LEAST 2 CLASS DAYS AHEAD OF THE ABSENCE.

11.If you know that you are going to miss a test, MAKE ARRANGEMENTS AS

SOON AS POSSIBLE.

12.JUST DO IT!! Getting an education does require worksomething that you can doif you apply yourself.

8. Follow all class and school policies.

Develop Good Study Habits

Efficient ways to study are not a matter of guess. Psychologists have been working for

years on how to study. Research on the best methods has been conducted at topuniversities including Stanford, Ohio State, and the University of Chicago. There, carefulexperiments with groups of students have thrown the light on ways to study that are best.By using these ways, you should learn more easily, remember longer, and save hours ofstudy time.

The suggestions that follow are based on the results of these experiments:

1. Make and keep a study schedule. Set aside certain hours each day for homework.Keep the same schedule faithfully from day to day. The amount of time needed tostudy will vary with the individual student and the courses on his schedule.

2. Study in a suitable place ~ the same place each day. Is concentration one of yourstudy problems? Experts tell us that the right surroundings will help you greatly inconcentration. Your study desk or table should be in a quiet place, as free fromdistractions as possible. You will concentrate better if you study in the same placeeveryday.


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3. Collect all the materials you need before you begin. Your study desk or tableshould have certain standard equipment ~ paper, pen, pencil, an eraser, and adictionary. For certain assignments youll need a ruler, glue, a compass, or a pair ofscissors. With all your materials at hand you can study without interruption.

4. Dont wait for inspiration to strike ~ it probably wont. We can learn a lessonabout studying from observing an athlete. Can you imagine seeing an athlete who is

training for a mile sitting on the field waiting for inspiration to strike before he startsto practice? He trains strenuously day after day whether he wants to or not. Likethe athlete, we get in training for our tests and examinations by doing the thingswere expected to do over a long period of time.

5. A well-kept notebook can help raise your grades. Guidance counselors tell us thattheres a definite relationship between the orderliness a students notebook and the

grades he makes. Set aside a special section for each of the subjects on yourschedule. When your teachers announce important date for the test andexaminations, youll find how priceless orderly notes can be.

6. Make a careful record of your assignments. Why lose time phoning all over townto find someone who knows the assignments? Put it down in black and white ~ indetail ~ in a place in your notebook or date book. Knowing just what you areexpected to do and when you are expected to do it is the first long step towardcompleting important assignments successfully.

7. Use trade Secrets for successful Study.Flash cards are magic helpers. On thefront of a small card you write important term in history, English, biology, etc., andon the back, write the definition and an important fact about the term. Carry your

flash cards with you. At odd times take them out and ask yourself the meaning ofthe term. If you dont know, turn to other side and review the answer.

The divided page is another trick of the study trade. Make a dividing line downthe center of a sheet of notebook paper. Then write the self-recitation method ofstudy. Cover the right hand side and try to give the correct answer. Then check andrecheck until youre sure you know the material.

A simple, but effective, study devise is a cover card. As you are studying, look atyour notebook or textbook and read what you are trying to memorize. Then useyour cover card to conceal what you have just read, and try reciting or writing thefacts from memory. Check until you are sure you have mastered these facts.

8. Good notes are your insurance against forgetting. Learn to take notes efficientlyas your teachers stress important points in class and as you study yourassignments. Good notes are a must for success in test taking. Without notes you

will often need to reread the whole assignment before a test. With the notes you cancall the main points to mind in just a fraction of the time. The time you spend intaking notes is not time lost, but time saved.


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9. Perhaps you asked, how can I remember what Ive studied? One secret oflearning is over-learning. Psychologist tells us that the secret to learning for thefuture is over-learning. Over-learning is continuing your study after you havelearned the material well enough to barely recall it. Experts suggest that after youcan say, I have learned the material, you should spend extra study time, up to the original study time. In an experimental study, students that over-learned thematerial remembered four times as much after 28 days had passed.

10. Frequent reviews will pay off; Knowledge, Grades, and Credits. Without reviewthe average student can forget 80% of what he has read in two weeks! Your firstreview should come shortly after you study material for the first time. The earlyreview acts as a check on forgetting and helps you remember far longer. Frequentreviews throughout the course can pay off in pre-test peace of mind.


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F O O T B A L L

2007 Varsity Schedule

Friday 8/24 Jamboree at Vincent 6:00

Friday 8/31 Fultondale Home 7:00

Friday 9/7 at Hale County 7:00

Friday 9/14 Pickens County Home 7:00

Friday 9/21 at Holy Spirit 7:00

Friday 9/28 at Jefferson Christian 7:00

Friday 10/5 Oakman Homecoming 7:00

Friday 10/12 American Christian Home 7:00

Friday 10/19 at RC Hatch 7:00

Friday 10/26 Thorsby Home 7:00

Friday 11/2 at Saint Bernard 7:00


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2007 Spirit Pack Order FormThe 2007 spirit pack will be $280 & include all of the items & number of each listed below. Please indicate yourappropriate sizes & if you wish to purchase any additional items. You will receive the sizes you order so pleasemake sure you have them listed correctly. All sizes listed are adult sizes. All expenses will be billed to your studentaccount in the business office.

Nike Speed D: White with Green Low Cut Size: Size:

Item S M L XL 2X 3XAdditional

Items & SizesCost per

Item

Totaladditiona

Cost

T Shirt 4 $10

Mesh Shorts 2 $15

Sh. Sl. Compr. Shirt 1 $20

Lg. Sl. Compr. Shirt 1 $25

Integrated Girdle 1 $20

Knit Game Day Shirt 1 $25

Travel Suit Jacket 1 $30

Travel Suit Pant 1 $30

Sweat TopHoody 1 $20

Sweat Pant 1 $20

Pair of Ankle Braces No Size $30

Large Duffle Bag 1 No Size $35

Wrist Coach 1 No Size $12

Mouth Piece 2 No Size $1

Total of additional items to be charged to your student account.

If you wish to offset some or all of your cost for the spirit pack you may do so by selling ads for our Game Day Program. Foreach full page ad sold for $400, you will receive credit to your account for $150. By selling 2 tax deductible ad pages you willhave no out of pocket expense for your spirit pack.

By signing below, you indicate your understanding of this order form and agree to be responsible for the accurate charges madeto your account.

Parents Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Players Signature:____________________________________________ Date: _________________________


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Business Ad ________________ Family or Personal Ad _______________

Buyers Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________/Contact _____________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________

Players Name to receive credit: _____________________________________________

Any Changes from last years ad?_________________________________________

Color

Back Cover * $1500.00 Inside Front Cover * $1300.00 Inside Back Cover *Opposite Roster Full Page

$1300.00

$ 600.00 Full Page $ 400.00 1/2 Page $ 200.00 1/4 Page $ 100.00 1/8 Page (business card) $ 50.00

* All cover ads are reserved for returning sponsors, and a minimum is requested.GUIDELINES

Ad deadline is August 10th. Ads should be camera ready (Black/White or color). What is submitted is what is printed.

Ads may be business or family ads. Anyone needing help with a family ad should direct inquiries to same address or email below.

Ads may include individual player pictures, baby pictures, best wishes, quotes, bible verses oranything that would make the ad memorable for a particular player and family.

Players receive credit, for each full page ad sold, going toward the cost of their spirit pack. Everyone, business or family, that purchases an ad will receive one complimentary copy of the

game day program.

Attach ad copy to this form or email to [email protected] Make checks payable to: Shades Mountain Christian School Football

Thank you for your support of Shades Mountain Christian School and the Eagle FootballProgram!

2007 FOOTBALL GAME DAY

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SHADES MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLFootball Warning and Consent to Participate

20072008 School Year

___________________________________________ ______ ____________________Last Name First M.I. Sex Birth Date

__________________________________ _______________________________________

Social Security Address

As an athlete/athletic parent in Shades Mountain Christian Schools football program, I/We understandthat participation in any sport can be dangerous activity involving MANY RISKS OF INJURY. I/Wefurther understand that there are serious risks including but not limited to brain damage, cardiac arrest,serious to internal organs, and to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other serious injury to the athletesgeneral health and well being. I/We understand that the dangers and risks of participating in athletics alsoinclude the potentially high cost of medical care and the impairment of the athletes future ability to earn aliving, to engage in other business, social, and recreational activities, and generally to enjoy life.Recognizing these risks, I/We consent to the participation of my/our son in the football program at ShadesMountain Christian School. I/We also agree to comply with all rules, regulations, and recommendations

of administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, and doctors concerning injury prevention and care. I/Wehereby grant consent to any and all healthcare providers designated by Shades Mountain Christian Schoolto provide my child with any necessary medical care as a result of injury or illness.

__________________________________ ________________________________________Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Signature of Student Date

Emergency Information (Please Print)

Parent/Guardian

___________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________________

Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

_______________________________________ _______________________________________Family Doctor Phone

Health Insurance Information Note: This MUST be completed. It is strongly recommended that all athletes have medical insurance. Ifyou do not have health insurance, indicate below and contact the school office for information concerning school insurance. Also, pleaseinform the athletic department of any changes in your insurance coverage throughout this school year.

______________________________ _________________________________ __________________________Carrier Policy # Group #

________________________________________ _________________________________________________Policyholders Name Relationship

Medical History: List any allergies or medical conditions.

Emergency contact if parents cannot be reached

____________________________________________ _______________________________________________Name Relationship

2007 SMCS Program Outline

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