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QUEST FOR AN IPSAC CHAMPIONSHIP

Coach:

ARSENAL TECHINCAL HIGH SCHOOLFOOTBALL, 2005

COACHES HANDBOOK

Introduction

As a coaching staff, we must constantly attempt to grow and improve. In order to do this, eachmember of the staff must know exactly what is expected of him. This handbook is designed tobe a complete guide to our philosophy, policies, and approach to the game of football.Hopefully, this handbook will answer any question you may have before it is asked.

We have the makings of a fine football program, and our program will improve as time passes.The quality of our football program will begin with the quality and dedication of our coachingstaff. Our handbook is designed to assist us in developing an outstanding and united footballcoaching staff.

As with any handbook or manual, this information is only valuable if it is understood andapplied by the members of our coaching staff. As a member of the staff, you are expected toread this manual thoroughly and understand its contents. Take your time and read all of theinformation in this handbook. Make written notes of any questions and/or concerns. We will

discuss this information as well as address your concerns and questions as we prepare for fallpractice.

PRIDE*DISCIPLINE*UNITY*RESPECT

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ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL, 2005

COACHES HANDBOOK

Table of Contents

The Arsenal Tech High School Mission Statement............................3

The Mission of Arsenal Tech Football................................................4

The Arsenal Tech Way......................................................................5

The Arsenal Tech Creed....................................................................6

The Arsenal Tech Attitude................................................................7

The Arsenal Tech Titan.....................................................................8

The Arsenal Tech Program Philosophy.............................................9

The Arsenal Tech Football Philosophy............................................10The Arsenal Tech Football Image...................................................11

The Value of Coaching in Football..................................................12

The Four Stages of Learning...........................................................13

General Coaching Expectations......................................................14

The Impact of Coaches...................................................................17

The Arsenal Tech Football Coach...................................................18

Coaching Principles........................................................................19

The Arsenal Tech Football Practice Philosophy...............................21

Pre-Season Camp Principles...........................................................23

In Season Practice Principles..........................................................24

The Arsenal Tech Football Academic Program...............................26

Assistant Coach Relationships With Parents...................................29

Assistant Coach Expectations of the Head Coach..........................30

Injuries............................................................................................31

Coaches Attire...............................................................................32

Coaching Relationships Within the Staff.........................................33

Relationships With the Squad.........................................................34

Arsenal Tech Football Time Commitments.....................................35

Weekly Time Commitments for Coaches........................................36

Titan Football Additional Time Commitments.................................37

Theodore Roosevelt........................................................................40The Arsenal Tech Football Coach as a Leader................................41

2004 Titan Football Game Goals....................................................45

2004 Titan Football Season Goals..................................................46

Weekend Staff Preparation.............................................................47

Coach Evaluation Form...................................................................49

Player Evaluation Form...................................................................50


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THE ARSENAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Arsenal Technical High School, and the Indianapolis Public Schools, exists to developthe academic, spiritual, physical, and social potential of its students within a community

rooted in the desire of good education and sound teaching, traditions, and moral values.

As an extension of the family, we seek to instill feelings of self-worth and confidence inour students, while challenging them to value each individual in society and to cultivate

the ideal of service.

We believe that by embracing a diverse population, individual differences and abilities,

we build a true community that enables us to prepare our students for the immediate

challenges of college or the work place, and a life-long commitment to faith, education,

leadership, and service.

At Arsenal Technical High School, we believe in education in faith forlife.


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ARSENAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLFOOTBALL 2005

MISSION STATEMENT

With my roots firmly founded in the principles of faith, family and a desire to be

the best, I am committed to preparing a diverse athletic population withvarying skill levels needs for the challenges of college and lifelong learningand development As the leader of this great program I pledge to teachsportsmanship, pride, values and faith in family as I and my staff foster

personal growth, and promote academic excellence in each and every youngman that enters and exits the Arsenal Tech Football program.

We want to assist every young person in reaching his or her full potential throughour team quest for the 2005 IPSAC title.


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THE ARSENAL TECH WAY

1. DO THE RIGHT THING.

2. DO IT TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY.

3. DO IT THAT WAY ALL OF THE TIME.


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THE ARSENAL TECHNICALFOOTBALL CREED

Gentlemen, this is the beginning of a new day.

God has given us this day to use, as we will;we can waste it, or use it for good. What we do

today is important because we are exchanging

a day out of our lives for it. When tomorrow

comes, this day will be gone forever leaving in

its place something that weve traded Makesure it is gain not loss, goodnot evil,

success not failure.


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THE ARSENAL TECHNICALATITUDE

Every person can chose the attitude withwhich he will approach life. He chooses his

attitude by approaching every task and every

situation by asking one of the following

questions:

Whats in it for me? Or

What can I do to help the TEAM?


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THE ARSENAL TECHNICAL TITANS

TITANS: a person of

courageous determination

and energy


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THE ARSENAL TECHNICAL PROGRAMPHILOSOPHY

As a program, we are very proud of our philosophy offootball. All coaches must be aware of this philosophy andcontinually emphasize these points in their daily dealings withtheir players.

While our entire philosophy of football is contained in thefollowing pages, three principles are of the highest priority

and must be emphasized accordingly:

1. We prepare to defeat and expect to defeat every opponentthat we encounter.

2. We assist each Arsenal Tech Football team member inreaching their full potential as a people, as students, and asathletes.

3. The Arsenal Tech Football Program is a family.


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THE ARSENAL TECHNICAL FOOTBALL IMAGE

1. The TITANS are hitters. We play IN YOUR FACEfootball, so BUCKLE UP!

2. The TITANS are a class act. We keep our mouths shut wedont talk the talk, but we do WALK THE WALK

3. The TITANS are a unit without divisions. When ouropponents face Arsenal Tech, they will encounter a unifiedforce.


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THE VALUE OF COACHING IN FOOTBALL

1. Football is a morale game. Coaching can have a positiveeffect on morale.

2. Football games are won through execution. Execution isachieved through excellence in the fundamental aspects of thegame. Coaching can improve fundamentals and thereby,execution.

3. Football strategy can have an effect on the outcome of thegame. When two fundamentally equal football teams meet,strategy can make the difference. Coaches have the greatesteffect on football strategy.

4. Football is a game that is in many ways representative oflife. Lessons learned in football can have an impact on thequality of life enjoyed by people who play the game. Coachingcan teach these lessons.


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THE FOUR STAGES OF LEARNING

1. UNCONSCIOUS INCOMPETENCE: The learner at thisstage is unable to perform at an acceptable level and unawarethat he is incompetent.

2. CONSCIOUS INCOMPETENCE: The learner remainsunable to perform but acquires an awareness of hisshortcomings.

3. CONSCIOUS COMPETENCE: The learner becomescompetent (at least by minimum standards). However, he mustthink his way through each step or task necessary for success.

4. UNCONSCIOUS COMPETENCE: The learner is nowable to function at a high level without thinking about eachtask.


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GENERAL COACHING EXPECTATIONS

1. Love our players.

2. Be demanding on our players and yourself.

3. Be on time. This includes practice, all meetings, game night, Saturday staffmeetings.

A. PRACTICEWe will begin 25 minutes after the final school bell. Coachesare to be on the field by the time we begin stretching.B. GAME NIGHTCoaches should arrive 20 minutes before our scheduledteam meetings; coaches are expected to travel to and from games with the team; all

coaches are to participate in pre-game chapel services and to be present duringpost-game comments and prayer; coaches must be present at ATHS forapproximately 30 minutes after post-game comments and prayer.

C. Due to the unique makeup of our staff, there will be times when coachescannot be present or may need to be late because of commitments to their jobs.This will be especially true for our lay coaches. Clear and frequent communicationis necessary to insure that the head coach is aware of any difficulty that a lay coachmay have. If you are unable to make practice on time, contact Coach Lloyd aheadof time.

4. Enforce the concept of being inside the track on time.5. All position coaches are expected to grade the performance of every player in

every game in a detailed and thorough fashion.A. Defensive coaches will grade their players after the game in a group session.B. Offensive coaches will grade their players independently before meeting

with the players on Saturday morning to review the film. This grading mustbe completed by 9 a.m.

6. When you reach the practice field, set up your drills. If necessary, you may requireyour position group players to be on the field early for special instructions.

7. If you jump a player during practice, talk to him after practice.

8. All coaches must have a completed practice plan in their possession before going tothe field. The amount of time for each segment will be determined by the head coachor coordinator. This is a general organizational plan foryou to follow. All coachesmust plan and organize individual drills for each segment that is not a team segment.

9. All coaches must have the following equipment for practice: a practice plan and


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script, a watch, and a whistle.

10. After practice, spend time in the locker room with the players.

11. Do not accept less than the best effort of your players at practice. If one of your athletes is

not giving his best, find out why.

12. Force your players to encourage others and recognize great effort.

13. Never argue with another coach on the field.

14. Do not use profanity in front of the players. We expect discipline from our players, and wewill expect nothing less from ourselves.

15. Utilize consistent vocabulary. All coaches should use the same terms to describe techniques,

formations, and responsibilities.

16. Give the players secrets and nuances to help them. They will respond to you best if they areconvinced that you can and will help them reach their full potential. They play and practicethe hardest when they know that you really care for them.

17. Potential means nothing. We are looking for performers with attitude and hustle.

18. Always make your players finish drills. Utilize a whistle.

19. Pay strict attention to the practice plan times. We cannot waste any time switching stations.

Synchronize your watch with the clock in the office.

It is the job of the coaches to motivate the players and develop the team; all

coaches must develop their personal motivational skills.

21. TO GET RESPECT, YOU MUST FIRST EARN ITStress this concept in dealing with

other coaches and your players.

22. ONE GOOD COACH= 4 or 5 good players

23. THE HEAD COACH MUST COACH THE COACHES-The essence of coaching is thecorrection of errors. The time commitment of assistantCoaches is a critical element to our success.

24. The enthusiasm of the team must come from the coaches.


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OFFENSE WINS GAMES, DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPSif they dont

score, they dont win. Creating takeaways can be coached.

26. SPECIAL TEAMS EXCELLENCE IS VITAL TO SUCCESS


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THE IMPACT OF COACHES

I have come to a frightening conclusion.

I am the decisive element in the classroom, gym, or on the field.

It is my personal approach that creates the climate.

It is my daily mood that makes the weather.

As a coach, I possess tremendous power to make a childs life miserable or joyous.

I canbe the tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt

or heal.

In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-

escalated and a child humanized or de-humanized.

An addaptation of Hiam Ginott


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THE ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL COACH

As a member of the ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF, the Arsenal TechFootball Coach belongs to a special group of individuals. As a group, the staff exists for the sole

purpose of assisting the student members of the Arsenal Tech Football Family in reaching theirfull potential. Our efforts will be directed at developing the best young people possible, the beststudents possible, and then the best football players possible.

I believe that our staff possesses the following qualities. Obviously, from one coach to another,some of these qualities are more developed than others. As a group and collectively, we mustcontinually strive to maximize and develop these qualities in order to fulfill our mission.

1. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach loves the players and shows that love. He treats every

player with respect, dignity, and compassion.

2. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach possesses a deep sense of loyalty to Arsenal Tech HighSchool and a belief in the mission of the school.

3. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach is a great teacher. It is not important how much the coach

knows, but how much of this information his players learn.

4. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach is organized and prepared for every practice as well as

every game.

5. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach studies the game of football. He is an expert on Arsenal

Tech Football the offense, defense, and special teams.

6. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach has the belief, confidence, and respect of his players. He

tirelessly sells The Arsenal Tech Way.

7. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach is willing to work and spend whatever time it takes to be

successful.

8. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach is enthusiastic and positive.

9. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach serves as a positive role model for his athletes.

10. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach demands excellence from his players as well as himself.

11. The Arsenal Tech Football Coach will be on call after games to break down film.

THE ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL COACH WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THESE

QUALITIES.


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COACHING PRINCIPLES

1. Blocking and tackling are the two most important fundamentals of the game of football.

Teach them everyday.

2. Discipline must be emphasized at all times on and off the field.

3. Always be fully prepared for a days work before you go on the field.

4. Check after practice: attitude, effort, and accomplishment of each player.

5. Spend time on and off the field with freshmen and sophomores our inexperienced playersthey are our future.

6. Morale is our most important objective. It starts with you and is largely stimulated byindividual effort

7. To do a good job, you must teach physical aggressiveness (toughness) as well as technique.

8. Never loaf or allow players to loaf in any football activity if too tired, rest Be sure to giveplenty of liquids.

9. Use professional courtesy, but never fail to talk with any coach involved, about anything thatwill aid our football team.

10. Seeing a mistake does not constitute coaching. What matters most is knowing why ithappened, how it happened, and how it can be corrected. Of course, even this information isuseless if it cannot be effectively communicated to the player. When correcting, focus onwhy it happened, how it happened, and how it can be corrected.

11. Each assistant coach is responsible for the mistakes of his position players. The head coachis responsible for the mistakes of every player and all assistant coaches.

12. Perform actions on the fieldnot talk. Lectures are for the meeting room.

13. Do not bluff know what you are doing. Admit when you do not know the answer and

research it

14. Constantly build and emphasizePRIDERESPECTINTENSITY COURAGE EFFORT.

15. Constantly look for better ways to motivate and teach your players. Help them in setting andmonitoring their goal pursuit


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16. Repetition is the best form of learning, provided you can keep it from getting too boring.

17. Belief and action=WINNING

18. Develop Unconscious Competence in yourself and your players.

19. Teaching progression: Explanation, Demonstration, Walk-through (if necessary), Practice,

and Correction.

20. HAVE FUN!


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THE ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY

1. Practice begins at the corner of the east gym for players and coaches.

2. Practice begins on time for players and coaches.

3. We will hustle everywhere we go. Make your group the best.

4. We will be enthusiastic. Make your group the best

5. Practice will be conducted at a fast tempo. However, walk-through segments will bescheduled from time to time.

6. All players will be actively involved in practice at all times.

7. After the first two weeks of practice, our heavy hitting days will be Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday.

8. During the season Monday and Thursday will be non-hitting days.

9. Hitting will normally occur during technique and team periods.

10.Team periods will be done against dummies and live.

11.Thursday practice will conclude by 5:30.

12.There are only two ways to do anything the right way and the wrong way. Do things theright way.

13.Be prepared have a great practice plan use variation.

14.Stay on time.

15.Conditioning will come in your technique work if you force your players to hustle. Demand

that they jog back to the end of the line upon completing a drill.

16. Coach with intensity and your players will play with intensity.

17.Practice situations in your drills. Make your technique drills actually simulate gamesituations.

18. Help each other. Volunteer to help other coaches with projects for which they areresponsible.


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19. Sell toughness to the players. Build confidence by being positive.

20. Preach precision in execution from day one.

21. Say something positive to each of your players every day.

22. Make sure that all drills relate directly to Titan Football offense, defense, or special teams.

Do not just run a drill for the sake of running it.

23. If possible, match varsity players against others of comparable ability in contact drills.

24. Be actively coaching during special team segments. If you are not directly involved in thespecial team being practiced, find one or more of your players who are not involved andwork with him/them on some technique related to your position.

25. The use of profanity is prohibited on the field.

26. All practices will end with the school song and prayer.


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PRE-SEASON CAMP PRINCIPLES

1. Pre-season camp will be demanding on players and coaches.

2. Players will not be released to leave campus in between practices they will be asked to stayon campus for the remainder of the campus.

3. Players will be exposed to as much of our offensive, defensive, and special teams packagesas possible during pre-season camp.

4. Pre-season camp will focus on the correct teaching and repetition of fundamentals.

5. Conditioning will be emphasized during pre-season camp.

6. Two-a-day practice schedule (tentative) 3 p.m. meetings

4:45 specialists and pre-practice

5:05 Warm up

5:25 special teams

5:55 practice

6:35 lifting

7:30 dinner

8:30 break 9:15 specialists and pre-practice

9:45 flex

10:05 special teams

10:25 practice

11:15 dismissal

12:00 in the bed

7. All players must weigh in before 3 p.m. meeting, weigh out after SSC, weigh in again before9 p.m. practice, and weigh out after 11:15 dismissal. Coaches must check players weight

differences daily for safety concerns.

8. All taping and injury treatment must occur before meetings. Players will come to allmeetings dressed in the practice attire for the upcoming session.

9. Sophomores are responsible for getting equipment to and from the field.

10. Starters will be named at the end of pre-season camp (Saturday following scrimmage).


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IN-SEASON PRACTICE PRINCIPLES

1. Practice will begin 45 minutes after final school bell.

2. Coaches must be on the field before practice begins one coach will have locker room duty.

3. Players are on time if they are across the red line when the whistle blows to begin thespecialist and pre-practice segment

4. Monday practice schedule (tentative) Attire: helmets 3:15 SSC

Practice concluded by approximately 6:00 pm No study table

3. Tuesday/Wednesday practice schedule Attire: full pads (attire may vary by coaches discretion) 2:45 study table 3:45 get to the field 4:10 stretch and warm-up 4:30 specialists and pre-practice 4:50 circuit work (tackling and blocking)

5:00 special teams 5:20 pursuit and team takeoff 5:25 individual position work 5:45 group work 6:00 team work 6:30 closing comments song and prayer 6:35 dismissal

4. Thursday practice schedule Attire: helmets

3:15 head to field 3:25 stretch and warm-up 3:45 special teams 5:05 situational work 5:35 team work 5:55 announcements and visualization 6:15 senior scripture and closing comments song 6:25 dismissal

5. Sophomores are responsible for getting equipment to and from the field


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6. Saturday practice

7:00-9:00 coaches report break down game film 8:00 am Varsity players report

8:15-8:45 stretch and 2 mile

8:50-9:30 SSC

9:35-10:05 water aerobics

10:05-11:00 walk thru for next game

11:00-12:00 varsity films


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THE ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL ACADEMICPROGRAM

Philosophy:All students at Arsenal Tech High School are capable of passing all classes offered at ArsenalTech High School. As an extension of the school, the football program must ensure that all of itsmembers receive a quality education. The quality of education received by an athlete is directlyrelated to the efforts of the student-athlete. In the classroom as in football, the secret is effort.

Failure is not an option.

Goal of the Academic Mentoring Program:It is the goal of this program that all football student-athletes achieve their full potential as

students.

More specifically, it is the goal of the program that all student-athletes have as many viableoptions as possible available to them when making their college choice.

Our objective is that no football student-athlete achieve a grade lower than a C in any class.

Procedure:o Coach Butcher will serve as our Academic Program Supervisor.

o Each student-athlete will be assigned to a member of the football coaching staff.o At the beginning of a football grade check week, the student-athlete will attain a grade checkform. Forms will be available in the coaches office, in Coach Lloyd's Office, and in CoachButchers office. By the end of the school week, the student-athlete will return the completedgrade check form to the coaches office. The form must be completed by all of the student-athletes teachers. Student-athletes should attempt to have each teacher complete the form asearly in the week as possible.

o Coach Butcher will check each form personally and sort the forms to be picked up by eachassistant coach over the weekend.

o Each assistant coach will review the forms of his players and contact each player aboutgoals, action plans, and corrective measures necessary for academic success.

o When school assessment tools are utilized (progress reports and report cards), Coach Lloyd will

attain these results by the end of the designated week. Coaches should come to the coaches office to

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Responsibilities of Each Student -Athlete:o Establish and maintain a good relationship with each teachero Do all of the work all of the time

o Pick up a grade form every scheduled Monday

o Ask each teacher politely before class to complete their section of the formo Thank the teacher for completing the formo Return the completed form to the coaches office each scheduled Friday after schoolo Contact the mentoring coach if no contact has been made by Monday following a grade

checko Give his best effort in every class

Responsibilities of Each Coacho Pick up grade check forms for your student-athletes by Sunday following a scheduled grade

checko Contact each student-athlete that the coach is responsible for by Monday following a

scheduled grade check each time a grade check is administered, the student-athlete shouldreceive a call; periodically, each coach is also encouraged to write notes to any student-athlete in need of encouragement as well as any student-athlete worthy of recognition

o Speak with the parent(s) of each student-athlete regarding the progress of the student-athleteo Develop appropriate study strategies for each student-athlete

o Notify Coach Butcher if any additional resources are necessary for a student-athlete; whenever necessary, Coach Butcher will notify Coach Lloyd

o Recommend any deserving student-athlete for Football Student-Athlete of the Quarter toCoach Riley; this recognition is to be awarded to the student-athlete demonstrating the bestacademic effort and attitude throughout the quarter (not necessarily the student-athlete withthe highest grades)

o Return any grade report to the file for each student-athlete in the coaches office

Study Table:o Study tables will be conducted every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:45 p.m.-

3:30 p.m.; study table will be conducted throughout the season.o All varsity and junior varsity players and student assistants will attend study table beginning

when the school year begins. At the time of quarter one-progress reports, varsity and juniorvarsity players, and student assistants with no grades lower than a C will be released fromattending study table. At this time, released members of the team may voluntarily attend anystudy


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ASSISTANT COACH RELATIONSHIPS WITH

PARENTS1. Work to make all parents friends of the program.

2. In all matters attempt to speak with parents face to face.

3. Loyalty to the program comes first always build the staff up to parents.

4. Never discuss any other player other than the son of the parent you are dealing with.

5. Parent Meetings:

Parent meetings will occur before the season. A meeting for parents of junior team members will take place Tuesdayafter the conclusion of the season. This meeting will be for the purpose of thegiving of information regarding the college athletics recruiting process. Returning parents will meet in mid-June. Freshman parents will meet the morning of the annual Blue and Whitescrimmage.

All varsity coaches are expected to attend the returning players meeting. All freshman coaches are expected to attend the freshman meeting.


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ASSISTANT COACH EXPECFATIONS OF THE HEAD

COACH

1. Loyalty at all times

2. Support at all times

3. Friendship

4. Intensity and enthusiasm at practice

5. Fierce competitiveness on game daysA. On game day, I prefer to be quiet before the game. While there can certainly be

conversation in the coaches office, I would ask that it be subdued in nature. I plan to befocusing on the upcoming game.

B. I would like to apologize in advance for any situation that may arise on game night Myfocus and intensity on game night will be such that I may say something or do somethingthat may come across as disgust or displeasure with a coach or player. My primaryconcern on game night is obviously the performance of the team on the field. Due to thisconcern and my tendency to get wrapped up in the action, occasionally I have beenknown to ignore normal rules of professionalism, courtesy, and politeness. If you ever

personally experience a situation like this, please do not take it personally.C. After a loss, I am not an easy person to deal with. I promise that I will recover by

Saturday morning and be ready to prepare for our next opponent by Sunday.D. If the area that you are responsible for does not perform well, I may make a comment in

the heat of battle. Please accept that just as the overall team performance is myresponsibility, the play of your position players is your responsibility. Make certain thatyou prepare your position players to the best of your ability.

7.Preparation

8.Hard work

9.Leadership


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INJURIES

1. The trainer will make all decisions concerning a players ability to participate in games andpractice. With the approval of the head coach, an individual players practice or game role maybe restricted to less than recommended by the trainer. However, a players game or practice rolewill never exceed the recommendation of the trainer.

2. Any injury to a player should be followed up with a phone call that evening from the coachresponsible for that players position group. Make certain that the parents of the player and theplayer know that you are concerned about the physical welfare of the player.

3. Once you have called the player and his parents, call the head coach (457-

1096) and inform him of the status of the injury.


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COACHES ATTIRE

1. PRACTICE all coaches will be expected to wear shorts or sweats, a Titans football t-shirt, coachs shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket, as well as shoes and socks. Only Arsenal TechFootball apparel may be worn to practice by coaches. All coaches must also wear a whistle.

2. GAME DAYall coaches must be attired in game dress when they arrive at the coachesoffice before the game. All coaches should remain in this attire at the team meal.

3. GAME NIGHT Titans football coaches will wear a Titans football coaching shirt andkhaki slacks, white socks, and coaching shoes on game nights (including JV games). On

varsity game nights, coaches should be in this attire when they arrive at Arsenal Tech. Allcoaches are expected to be present for the team meetings. Obviously, as the weather turnscolder, additional clothing will be added.

4. BANQUETOn the night of our football banquet, all Titan football coaches will wearslacks, dress shirt, necktie, and a sport coat The same attire is expected ifany coach attendsany type of banquet or award ceremony honoring any of our players, past players, coaches,or past coaches.


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COACHING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE STAFF

1. There can only be one head coach and the head coach will make final decisions.

2. Disputes between coaches will never occur in front of the squad. We can argue in ourmeetings. We will leave all meetings united. if we cannot reach agreement, we will stay

until we are united.

3. Be on time (early).

4. Techniques and schemes of offense and defense must be agreed upon by the staff.

5. There is no excuse for any coach not knowing the overall offensive, defensive, and specialteam schemes of Arsenal Tech Football.

6. Read and know the entire scouting report

7. On the field, coach your group only. if you see something on the field that you believe willimprove the team, suggest it to the coach in charge at the appropriate time (not on the field).

8. If another coach comes to you off of the field with a suggestion or question about footballtechnique related to your position or responsibility, do not take it as a personal attack. Listenwith an open mind, question the coach if you do not understand his point, and consider thepoint In a group meeting session, do not take offense if your position or area ofresponsibility is criticized in any fashion.

9. Second-guessing of any member of the coaching staff in a public setting is prohibited. Weare all in this together.

10. At times, we will gather in a social setting. Whenever possible, we would love for you toattend.

11.All members of the coaching staff will clean up after themselves in the coachesoffice. Do not leave any trash in the coaches office. Put supplies and coachesoffice materials back where they belong.

12. Members of the coaching staff will assist in the cleaning of the coaches office.


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RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SQUAD

1. Dismissals come from the head coach.

2. Praise goes much further than criticism. Push, drive, enthusiasm, and ownershipmust begin with you.

3. Never knock the players on our team they are all we have.

4. Build the players and coaches up at every opportunity.

5. Most players have many friends. They need a coach who will serve as a role model andoffer good positive discipline.

6. Be consistent dont be moody.

7. Player performance will be evaluated for every player every day. Each coach will chartthe practice performance of each of his players with a grade of+ or on a chart in thecoaches office after every practice.

8. Censure and correction must not be made personal. The players must feel that you arebehind them.

9. Even in a meeting setting among coaches, a coach must site something positive about anymember of the team before he may discuss the limitations or shortcomings of the teammember.

10. We are always healthy. No matter who you are talking to coaches, players, parents,fans, administrators, your family, or our opponents we never have an injury problem.

11. Say something positive to every one of your position players every day.

12. All coaches are encouraged to have players to your home, out for pizza, out to lunch,etc. Obviously this is not a requirement. If you ever have a desire to gather with players

out of season, check with Coach Lloyd about possible IHSAA policies that apply.


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ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL TIME COMMITMENTS

VARSITY ANDJUNIOR VARSITY

SUMMER:

WEIGHT LIFTING: Monday-Friday; 7:00am-12:00 noon

SENIOR CHALLENGE WORKOUTS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 5:00-6:30p.m. SEVEN ON SEVEN: following each evening summer workout (until 7:30 p.m.)

when we get games

ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL COOKOUT: Saturday, July 31ST

(times TBA)

FOOTBALL CAMPS (STRONGLY ADVISED) ALL LINEMEN (offense and defense): Belden Lineman Camp (University of

Indianapolis) $180

KICKERS AND PUNTERS: Nick Morousis Kicking Camp (DePauwUniversity) $230

ALL OTHER POSITIONS: Bishop & Dullaghan Camp (Anderson University)

June 22-25, $225-260 (depending on the number of campers from Arsenal

Tech High School) ARSENAL TECH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP: all players (entering

grades 10-12); July 19-23, 7am-9: 30 a.m.; $2.00 per kid ( Physicals Needed)

TWO-A-DAY PRESEASON CAMPbegins on Monday, August 2nd Mondays throughSaturdays players will be Staying on campus for 5 days.

REGULAR PRACTICES AFTER THE START OF SCHOOL

Mondays through Wednesdays3:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Thursdays3:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Saturdays8:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

STUDY TABLES: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m.-3:30 pm

GAME DAY: players will stay after school for a pre-game meal at ATHS and our regularschedule of meetings and chapel; players and student assistants will dress up for school on gamedays; all team members will remain in this dress through the team meal.


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WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENTS FOR COACHES

1. PRACTICEMonday through Wednesday, 2:45-7:00 p.m. ( Break down practice)

2. STUDY TABLE each coach will periodically be asked to supervise study table, 2:45-3:30 p.m.

3. THURSDAY PRACTICE3:45-6:15 p.m.

4. GAME DAY20 minutes before meetings until 30 minutes after arrival in locker

room; defensive staff members will grade game film in the coaches office after thegame plus and film break down.

5. SATURDAYschedule to be announced

6. SUNDAYDAY OFF

7. TUESDAY LEADERSHIP MEETINGS2:45-3:00 (media center): these meetings willoccur during the football season and will be conducted by Coach Lloyd.

8. WEDNESDAY OFFENSIVE LINE MEETINGS-2:45-3:00.; these meetings will occurduring the football season and will be conducted by Coach Mickens; Coach Akers or CoachLloyd, any other coach who wishes to attend is welcome. All first and second-team offensivelinemen and tight ends must attend. Any third-team offensive lineman or tight end arewelcome.

9. THURSDAY DEFENSIVE MEETINGS-2: 45-3:05.: these meetings will be conducted byCoach Lloyd; any other coach who wishes to attend is welcome. All first and second-teamdefensive players must attend. Any third-team defensive players are welcome.

10. FRIDAY RUNNING BACKS MEETING2:45- 3:00; These meetings will occur duringthe football season and will be conducted by Coach Mickens; all running backs must attend.

11. THURSDAY EVENING WHAT IF... MEETING8:00 p.m-9:30 ( for Tech Coaches).;These meetings will occur during the football season and will be conducted by Coach Lloyd;all varsity coaches are expected to attend. These meetings will be held at GrindstoneCharleys.


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TITAN FOOTBALL ADDITIONAL TIME COMMITMENTS

1. Summer football camp. Each teacher-coach will be required to work at the ArsenalTech Lineman Football Camp. Lay coaches are encouraged to work our camp aswell, although, in some cases, it is understood that this is not possible.

2. ARSENAL TECH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP The camp that we conduct forour own players will be staffed by all of our coaches.

3. SUMMER AND OFF-SEASON SPEED, STRENGTH, AND CONDITIONINGWORKOUTS Each coach should make an effort to attend part of a workout at least everythree weeks. All coaches are asked to try to be available for Speed, Strength, andConditioning testing sessions. All coaches must attend the Senior Challenge workouts.

4. ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL COOKOUT: Saturday, July 31

5. COACHES RETREAT: TBA

6. PARENT MEETINGS: Varsity coaches should attend meeting for returning parents;freshman coaches should attend meeting for freshman parents.

7. SENIOR RETREAT: All coaches are welcome to be involved.

8. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS: All coaches are encouraged to attend.

9. FUNDRAISERS Each coach will be responsible for participation in a fundraising project.

10. CLINICSEach coach is encouraged to attend as many clinics as possible. At the presenttime, the football budget has funds available for this purpose. See Coach Lloyd if you wishto attend any clinic for which there is a charge. All coaches will be members of the Indiana

Football Coaches Association and are encouraged to attend as many region meetings aspossible as well as the state clinic (in March). Coordinators and the head coach will bemembers of the American Football Coaches Association (any assistant coach wishing to beinvolved in this association should see Coach Lloyd).

11.STAFF MEETINGSout of season. We will meet monthly in December, January, andFebruary. In March, we will begin a normal schedule of meetings that will occurapproximately every two weeks in March, April, and May. In June and July, we will meet


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weekly.

12. BANQUETAll coaches are expected to attend the Arsenal Tech Fall Sport AwardsBanquetand the Titan Football Banquet Concerning the Titan Football Banquet, expect to

arrive one hour early and stay after until the facility is straightened up. The Titan Football

Banquet will be held on the first Saturday of December.

13.ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATIONAll coaches are members of thisassociation. Meetings will be held quarterly and all coaches are expected to attend each meeting.At each meeting, an Arsenal Tech coach will speak for approximately 45 minutes on hiscoaching style.

14.ARSENAL TECH FEEDER SCHOOL GAMES Each coach will be assigned to a team andattend every game that his team plays. Always wear Arsenal Tech Football game attire. Always be present on the side of the team you are responsible for. Arrive in time for pre-game warm-ups, at least periodically. Introduce yourself to the coach at the first game (at an appropriate time). Request a roster

and list of addresses and/or phone numbers. Confine your comments to the players to simple greetings and/or words of encouragement

or congratulations. If the player or his parents have any questions for you, attempt to answerthem; if you do not know the answer, tell them that you will check into their question and

call them with the answer or tell them the following week. If any of our Feeder teams are in the Championship game, all coaches will attend. Coach Lloyd and Coach Mickens will determine the game(s) that they will attend on a

week-to-week basis. If either is going to attend a game of your team, be available to briefthem before that game.

Coaches may also attend other sporting events of their assigned teams periodicallythroughout the year.

15. YEAR-END EQUIPMENT COLLECTION AND INVENTORY

All Arsenal Tech Football Coaches will be required to spend the week after the

football season ends in the collection and inventorying of football equipment Whenever the season ends, we will have a team meeting on the following Monday.

Following the Monday meeting, we will inventory all equipment in the football equipmentroom that was not issued. On Tuesday, we will begin to collect equipment we will collectequipment and inventory it as we go on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

All Freshman coaches will participate in the collection and inventorying of freshmenequipment on Wednesday following the last Freshman game. Any freshman that willcontinue to participate with the varsity squad through the state playoffs will return their


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equipment with the rest of the varsity team.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who

points out how the strong man stumbled, or where

the doer of deeds could have done them better. The

credit belongs to the man who is actually in the

arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat andblood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes

short again and again; who knows the great

enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself

in a worthy cause; who, at best, knows in the end the

triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst,

if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so thathis place shall never be with those cold and timid

souls who know neither victory or defeat.


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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

To the accounts of pearl harbor he stated that God

created him for times like these when men needed to

know that they could be great. Victory goes to the

ones that believe it the most the longest the hardest.

With each victory comes a sacrifice one that sayswith this and for this Ill give my life because I

believe.


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THE ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL COACH AS ALEADER

When you become a leader, you lose the right to think about yourselfGerald Brooks

For everything you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything

you gain, you lose something. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Leadership means setting an example. When you find yourself in a position of leadership,

people follow your every move. Lee lacocca

1. The coaches are the leaders of the team. A coach should never complain that he has no leadership in his group.

All he is truly saying is that he is not leading. While it is popular among -some coaches to excuse the poor performance of their team by pointing

out that the team has no leadership, any coaching staff making thisstatement is a staff of poor leaders.

If the team performs poorly, it is the coachs fault. In order to lead, a coach must set the example. If a coach wants his

players to work hard, he must work hard. If a coach wants his players tobe enthusiastic, he must be enthusiastic.

A coach must expect excellence from himself and from his players. He must be

demanding of himself.

A coach must always be in control of himself. Great leaders are at their best underpressure. When pressure is applied, what a person really is tends to come to the surface.

If a coach thinks that his players need to improve, he should look for ways to improve

himself.

2. Trust is the foundation of leadership. Our players will do anything we ask them to do if we know that we care

about them; the same will be true for each assistant coach and his position

players.

If you tell your players that you will do something, do it. Your players are counting on you. Always be prepared and go the extra

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3. Leadership is about sacrifice. One sacrifice seldom brings success. Sacrifice is an ongoing process, not a one-time

payment.

The higher level of leadership people want to reach, the greater the sacrifices they willhave to make.

Our leadership role on this team is one of service. How can we help? We are not servingour players by being permissive with them.

4. People buy into the leader and then the vision. When people respect someone as a person, they admire him. When they

respect him as a friend, they love him. When they respect him as a leader,they follow him.John C. Maxwell

Our players must believe in us; WE ARE THE LEADERS OF THE TEAM. Your players must buy into you if you want them to buy into your ideas. The respect of the players must be earned; it does not automatically come

with the position. The leader must know, must know he knows, and must be able to make

it abundantly clear to those around him that he knows. Clarence B.Randall

How do leaders earn respect? By making sound decisions, admitting theirmistakes, and putting whats best for their followers and the organizationahead of their personal agendas.

5. Leaders find a way for the team to win. No matter how tough, no matter what kind of outside pressure, no

matter how many bad breaks along the way. I must keep my sights on thefinal goal, to win, win, win and with more love and passion than theworld has ever witnessed in any performance. Billie Jean King

We must do whatever we can in order to give our players the best chanceto succeed.

In preparing for opponents, give your players any possible advantage youcan.

We will either find a way, or we will make one. Hannibal

Failure is not an option.

from the movie, Apollo 13 What is our aim? I answer in one word: Victoryvictory at all costs,

victory in spite of all terror, victory, however long and hard the road maybe; for without victory, there is no survival. Winston Churchill

Victorious leaders feel the alternative to winning is totally unacceptable,so they figure out what must be done to achieve victory, and then they goafter it with everything at their disposal.


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6. Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand. Our players wont care how much you know until they know how much you care. Find a way to make a connection with every player. Thebest way to make a connection is to

love him.

A coach should treat each player as if he is his son. Just as a loving father would not be abusive

to his son, he would also not be permissive with him.7. The true measure of leadership is influence nothing more, nothing less.

Often times, leaders complain that the people in their charge are actingincorrectly. While this is often true, all that the leader is pointing out isthat he is leading incorrectly.

Our leadership is not measured by what we do, but rather, by what ourplayers do.

A coach is not a leader simply because he is a coach. A coach onlybecomes a leader if he actually coaches. Its not the position that makesthe leader; it is the leader that makes the position. Stanley Huffy

One who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is onlytaking a walk What you see your players doing is what they are learning.

You get what you tolerate. Chris Geesman

8. Leadership develops daily, not in a day.

Consistency, consistency, consistency. Set the example everyday. You have to go back out there tomorrow. Bill Parcels father Leadership and trust can only be developed everyday. Unfortunately, they can bedestroyed in a day. Champions do not become champions in the ring they are merely recognized there.

9. Leaders multiply their effectiveness and influence not simply by leadingfollowers, but developing other leaders.

Its my job to build the people who are going to build the company. John Schnatter

To make his group the best, a coach should work to develop leaders. Ifthe coach is able to lead and his players can follow, that is positive. If acoach can lead and his players can also lead, that is powerful.

The only true discipline is self-discipline. A coach must work tirelessly todevelop this in his players.

A coach can only develop his players into leaders by building them up.


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Unfortunately, when many players join our football team, they are asking the question:Whats in it for me? As the leader, the coach must work to change the attitude of theplayer to one of asking: How can I help the team? Of course, the coach must have thisattitude to instill this attitude.

People cannot give to others what they themselves do not possess. John C. Maxwell

10. Leaders should endeavor not only to develop a productive team, but also, good people~

A coach cannot develop his players into better people if he is not a good person.

No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character. John Morley While we are focused on winning football games, we are concerned with developing character.

Character is the greatest possession a man can have. When a player exits our program, character

must be the product that he carries on with him.

The only thing that walks back from the tomb of mourners and refuses to be buried is the

character of the man. This is true. What a man is survives him. It can never be buried.J. R.

Miller

Everything rises and falls on leadership. The success or failure of our team will depend on the leadership

of our team. Any endeavor you can undertake that involves other people will live or die depending on

leadership. As the coaching staff leads our team toward The 2004 IPSAC Championship., the following

points should be kept in mind:

Personnel determine the potential of the team.

Relationships determine the morale of the team.

Vision determines the direction of the team.

LEADERSHIP DETERMINES THE SUCCESS OF THE TEAM.


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2005 TITAN FOOTBALL GAME GOALS

GENERAL GOALS.

1. WIN-GAME2. NO STUPID PENALTIES3. LESS THAN 50 YARDS IN PENALTIES4. ACHIEVE +3 IN THE TURNOVER RATIO

KICKING GAME GOALS:

1. NO MENTAL ERRORS2. SET UP A SCORE OR SCORE3. BLOCK A KICK4. NO BLOCKED KICKS5. MORE AVERAGE NET PUNTING YARDAGE THAN OPPONENT6. ALL KICKOFF RETURNS PAST THE 30 YARD LINE

7. STOP ALL KICKOFFS INSIDE THE 30 YARD LINE8. NO PENALTIES IN ANY PHASE OF THE KICKING GAME

OFFENSIVE GOALS.

1. SCORE 24 OR MORE POINTS2. NO TURNOVERS3. NO SACKS4. AVERAGE 4+ YARDS ON FIRST DOWN

5. SCORE EVERY TIME INSIDE THE 20 YARD LINE6. CONVERT ALL SHORT YARDAGE SITUATIONS

DEFENSIVE GOALS:

1. HOLD OPPONENT TO LESS POINTS THAN THE OFFENSE SCORES2. HOLD OPPONENT OFFENSE SCORELESS IN FIRST OR SECOND HALF


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3. 3 OR MORE TAKEAWAYS4. 7 OR MORE NEGATIVE YARDAGE PLAYS5.THREE OR MORE THREE-AND-OUTS IN EACH HALF

ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL TEAM SEASON GOALS,2005

1. THE ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL TITANS WILLWIN THE 2005

IPSAC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

2. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will improve team strength.

3. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will have a takeaway ratio of 3 to 1 by the end ofthe season.

4. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will be more physical than their opponents (average5 big Hits per game).

5. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will average less than 50 penalty yards per game.

6. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will accumulate a 2.4 team GPA for the first quarterof the 2005-2006 academic season.

7. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will have no grade lower than a C on the firstquarter report card for the 2005-2006 academic season.

8. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will maintain their facilities and equipment withrespect and organization.

9. The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will become a family.

10.The Arsenal Tech Football Titans will serve the community.


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WEEKEND STAFF PREPARATION

Saturday (times to be announced):o Agenda items:

Film exchangepersonnel and statistical information (6;30-7:00 a.m.) Film editingoffense, defense, special teams Film duplication for coaches Film of previous nights game viewed with players Lunch in coaches office Advance scout briefing One time through film taking notes (offense/defense)

o Grading: the defensive staff will grade our film on Friday night after the game; offensivecoaches are responsible for grading their players before 9:30 am on Saturday

Saturday Morning

o Independent film study

o Film study assignments:

All coaches will be assigned a specific responsibility relating to film study ofopponents.

All coaches should have a copy of opponent film for weekend film study by

Saturday afternoon.

All coaches should also bring to the meeting their ideas and tentative plans

for attacking the opponent

Agenda items: to take note of

Compiling of scouting report

Game plan argument

Game plan compilation

General meeting, game plan summary Final touches on scouting report

Final game plan notes

Practice plans, scripts, cards

Video scouting report

o feeder games Team assignments will be made and posted at a later time.


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o Attend every game.o Independent preparation work

Whenever appropriate, make time to prepare handouts, assignment updates, positionpractice plans, etc. Devote whatever time is necessary to give your players the bestchance to succeed. Make your group the best Call meetings with your group when necessary. Prepare teaching methodology necessary to reach each of your kids. Research opponent, technique, etc.


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ARSENAL TECH FOOTBALL


Category Possible Grade Comments

ATTITUDE 10

ATHLETIC ABILITY 10

TRUST 10

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE 10CARE FOR PROGRAM 10

CHARACTER 10SPEED 10

TOUGHNESS 5DURABILITY 5

INTELLIGENCE 5

STRENGTH 5

COACHABILITY 5

EXPERIENCE 5

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