HS Program Philosophy

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Academic and Athletic Balance

Extra-curricular athletics must be viewed as a supportive activity to theprimary mission of any educational institution. The primary mission of anyeducational institution must be the academic and personal development ofits students. In public education, the integrity of the academic mission cannever be compromised. The future of our young people, and of our society asa whole, demands that the molding of the intellectual capacity of all studentsis central to the personal students success. The role of extra-curricularathletics involves providing opportunities for extended characterdevelopment through structured athletic competition.

Comprehensive, statewide studies of academic performance of high schoolstudent-athletes in North Carolina over a three year period found significantdifferences between athletes and non-athletes. Five criteria were used,including grade point average, attendance rate, discipline referrals, drop-outrates and graduation rate, for the 1994-1995 academic year. Athletes, whencompared to non-athletes, scored significantly higher in all academic and

attendance categories and lower in referrals and drop-out rates. The surveyalso showed that the larger the school, the more pronounced the differencesin participant and non-participant test scores and attendance results. Thesepublished results will be the cornerstone of our recruiting process toprospective athletes families.

TheAcademics Firstagenda will be used to remind players about theimportance of academics and will attempt to tie in any football and/orstrength and conditioning rewards with the schools academic standards.High expectations in regards to in the classroom and on the field conduct willbe set and enforced by all members of the football staff during the year.

Team member progress will be monitored through the use of Periodic Grade-Progress sheets. We will closely monitor players with grade, or behavioral,problems and will be available for the teachers to discuss and correct thesesituations. The teachers will have the coaches support in dealing with ourplayers on these issues.

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OVERVIEW

I strongly believe that athletics is a vital component in the overall educationprocess. Student-athletes can obtain positive educational benefits from athleticssuch as: responsibility towards ones self, team members, coaches and teachers;self-discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, work ethic, development ofcharacter and personal sacrifice for the good of others and the team.

My belief in setting high expectations, both in the classroom and on the field, is thebest way for our athletes to be successful in school and on the team. Responsibilityis then to give them the tools to be successful. Establishing a sense of prideGallup and Bengal pride is the primary step for their success. Once a sense ofpride is established, tradition and loyalty fall in line. These three factors pride,tradition and loyalty are the driving force behind any successful athletic program.

PRIDE

We will establish an esprit de corps mentality. In a military sense, we want to belooking for a few good men to be a part of our team. Using the US Air Forcesignature motto: AIM HIGH! We will set ourselves apart from the ordinary and setthe standard. Pride not only begins with the players, but belongs to the studentbody, the teachers, the school, and the community. We will become that somethingfor all to rally behind and support. As coaches in one of the most visible sports inschool, we must be willing to go to the community and ask for help in supportingthe things we are trying to do. Having secured many friendships and contacts overthe years, we must capitalize on these to further a positive, and successful, sportsenvironment.

TRADITION

Tradition is developed through hard work and sacrifice. Striving to educate ourathletes that what they do now will be part of who they become, is a tremendousresponsibility for all coaches. If student-athletes set high goals and expectations,working hard to achieve them, they will leave a lasting legacy for those behindthem to follow. This growth process will prepare them for their futures and willbecome a model for all that follow to emulate. The younger students and playerswill naturally look up to them and strive to achieve beyond their predecessors.

LOYALTY

Loyalty is accomplished by having a positive, and successful, athletic experienceand environment. When an athlete knows that his coaches truly care for them, theloyalty creates a wonderful cycle of continued success. We as coaches need to showgenuine concern for those students who have given their time and efforts to theprogram. This can be as simple as a handshake and a thank you. Once a studentknows that you genuinely care for them, they will do anything within their power topay back what they have received.

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YOUTH FEEDER PROGRAMS

For any program to be successful it must develop its philosophy early in thedevelopment of its players. Strong youth programs are the essential building blocksfor a strong high school program. With our successful TDFL and Junior High schoolteams feeding our school, the potential pool of talent should remain strong andconsistent. As high school coaches we need to make ourselves visible, andavailable, to those players and coaches. A great way to do this is the use of the

Future Bengals Football Camp and to hold coaching clinics for the area youthcoaches. A sincere effort in attending as many games and practices as possible isrequired to build a solid and lasting relationship. Showing these coaches, most ofwhom volunteer, that we really care about them are and what they do is notbeneath us will create a strong sense of loyalty and cooperation.

There is no doubt that our high school student-athletes are very visible role modelsfor these younger student-athletes. It is important to involve our student-athletes inthese camps whenever possible. We want these younger student-athletes toexperience what it is like to be a part of our football family. By inviting them to ourgames and practices, as well as using the ball boys for the game and recruit ofthe week programs, these student-athletes will see how fun it is to be a part of ourprogram. They will know that Gallup High School cares for them.

THE TOTAL STUDENT-ATHLETE

There is no room in any high school for student-athletes to concentrate on onesport. As coaches, we need to encourage our student-athletes to participate in avariety of sports throughout the year. Any kind of competition is good for athletesand this cross sport participation will only strengthen our overall athletic program. Itis vital for our coaching staff to support and make an effort to attend as many otherschool functions, both academic and athletic, as possible. The continuingdevelopment of our student-athletes will also take place during the summer breakthrough the participation in local passing leagues and off-season conditioning.

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COACHING PHILOSPOHY

A coach can only be as consistent in working with people if he has developed a philosophythat is based upon his own personality.

- LaVell Edwards, former Head Coach, Brigham Young Univ.

As a coach and educator, I believe that there are five principles to any philosophy inorder for it to be effective in the classroom or on the field. I believe that for any

program to be successful there needs to be a level of consistency to how things aredone, a sense of responsibility, a passion for learning (in the classroom and on thefield), the ability to maintain the proper perspective, and a total commitment todoing what is needed in the school and for the team. There are no favorites, oragendas, and in turn each player is expected to show proper respect for theirteachers, coaches, team members, and fellow football players, regardless of whothey play for. In order for any program to be successful, each member of the teamand staff must strive to achieve the same goals. The general aim of theinterscholastic football program is to contribute as much as possible to the generalobjectives of education. To be a successful athletic program, the following must beadhered to:

1. Coaches should be educators. The job of a coach is to teach football ina manner that is stimulating and challenging to its participants.

2. The program must have an open line of communication with theadministration, faculty and all facets of the school system.

3. As a head coach, I will have a definite plan in which I believe in.

4. Develop a sense of pride and character, which have won more battlesthan can be counted.

5. To encourage sportsmanship at all times. Maintain a properperspective of the event, regardless of who won or lost.

6. The head coach must have input and responsibility to select hisstaff of dedicated coaches, who must believe in the head coach and hisplans.

7. The head coach should have input to select and coordinatecoaches at the feeder programs and see that coaches adhere to thephilosophy of the program. The future of any program lies in the

successful development of the lower programs. Success breedssuccess.

8. The head coach must organize the program to operate atmaximum efficiency.

Players give you exactly what you expect of them, nothing more nothing less. If youexpect them to be a good player for you, they will be. It is up to the coaching staffto teach all players to their potential by any means necessary. You will have to roll

up your sleeves and coach them on how you want them to play.

We will be a physical, relentless football team that will be known as the hardesthitting and working team in the league. You play as you practice. Our practiceswill be the hardest part of the weeks preparation and we will be fundamentallysound in our techniques and skills. Our staff will leave no stone unturned in regardsto our game planning, thus giving our student-athletes the opportunity to play at ahigh level.

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Gallup Football Practice and Teaching Philosophy

1. Our goal is to out practice our opponents.a. Practice harder, (guiding)b. Practice smarter, (teaching)c. Practice at game day intensity (motivating)

2. There are three principles that must be adhered to before one can achievevictory. They are:

Guiding your players along the proper path both in academics and in life.Teaching your players the proper fundamentals of their position and the

game.Motivating your players by being positive, allowing their strengths to show,

andBy setting the proper example as a role model.

3. We must be great teachers of the game and of your position.What you see on the game video is what you taught.

You are a teacher! Your players on a daily basis are evaluating your teaching

by their performance. Keep things simple. Don't over teach. Find the best wayto teach the fundamentals. Our goal is that each player masters thefundamentals at his position.

4. Have a philosophy and sell it to the players. Improve your schemes constantly.

5. Utilize Teaching Aids:a. Change up procedure of meetingsb. Make use of themc. Find a way to make use of your video breakdownsd. Be accurate with the use of all diagrams. 75% of all learning is visual.

6. Great enthusiasm (not cheerleading)a. Use the 3 to 1 theory (3 positives to one negative comment)b. Explain to the athlete we citizen performance not the athlete, and to nottake it personally. Find positive things to talk to your players about andalways remember to keep about 80% percent of your communications withthem positive.

7. You must be consistent in your dealing with your players.Be consistent in your dealing s with all the players on the team. Players willpick out when you aren't or treat others differently.

8. Coach 100% effort on every play. Coach toughness, coach toughness, and coach

toughness! Pay attention to the details and reinforce those principles throughrepetition.

9. Coach hard work on the field, whether it's practice or the game. You must coachevery play. No standing around, no hands in your pockets, and absolutely no armsfolded across your chest. You need to be where the action is and be teaching thewhole time. All players and coaches are required to jog/run while on the field. NOEXCEPTIONS!

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

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OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY

We will be a multi-faceted, multiple formation offense designed to best utilize thetalents we have available each season. Our offense will usually work out of a one-back scheme and this dynamic offense will emphasize the use of the counter-trey,inside/outside zone, counter, trap, option, shotgun, spread, Utahs Spread-Option

and West Coast Offense philosophies to best utilize our personnel to createfavorable matchups while stretching the defense both horizontally, by formation,and vertically, by scheme. Our philosophy is based off the premise that to besuccessful, all players must be utilized to the best of their abilities and byemploying a balanced approach we will be able to limit turnovers, control the clock,dictate field position, and enjoy maximum participation by all our players. We willplay with a fast-paced enthusiasm and will be the best conditioned, mentallyprepared, and physically tough offense in the league. We have a complete anddiverse offensive package that will feature the use of a group of base plays, with amultitude of formations, executed to perfection. We will always have a small grabbag of special plays if needed, but we will hang our hats on these base plays. Thisone back system will allow us the greatest flexibility to adapt to our personnel from

year to year, as well as during the games. We also will use a flexible personnelpackaging system to increase player involvement during the game and interest inour team during practices. This will allow us to utilize the strength of our players inorder to obtain the maximum results.

The offense will have the following goals going into every season:

Offensive Strategy and Goals

1. Approximately 65% run 35% pass.2. 95% out of shotgun.3. Be the most physical and best zone blocking team in the state.

4. Stretch the defense across the field and make them play assignment football.

3 Critical Keys

1. Protect the football2. Score in red zone3. Convert third downs, practice scenarios

5 Offensive Goals

1. Win2. Score 66% red zone touchdowns.

3. No Turnovers!4. 45% on 3rd down conversions.5. 55% run efficient (4 yards a carry).

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DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY

Bengal football will employ a flexible, attack-oriented 30-40-6 Stack defense thatwill focus on alignment, tackling, aggressive pursuit, covers, and blitzes. We willtake away what the offense does best and dictate to the game to them by playingon their side of the line of scrimmage. This defensive concept is very solid versusboth run and pass, and allows us to move to an 8 or 9 man front while maintaining

proper pass coverage. The use of the 30-40-6 Stack allows us to use faster andmore athletic players closer to the line of scrimmage, and when coupled with ourblitz/cover/stunts package we can exploit offensive weaknesses and tendenciesmore efficiently. This defense is flexible enough to meet a variety of offenses duringthe season with very little adjustment as to alignment and assignments. It is ourbelief that this type of attack will dictate the tempo and flow of the game. We willbe able to adjust our defense each year based on personnel and allows us to bestutilize our players to obtain maximum results.

Defensive Strategy and Goals

Then Bengal Defense, aka the Wrecking Crew, will be an aggressive defense wherethose that RUN AND HIT will play. We will emphasis an aggressive, fast style ofdefense. We will place a premium on those players that RUN AND HIT. We will bethe meanest, nastiest, hardest hitting legal players on the field.

The foundation to our success as a defense will be built upon the execution of thefollowing three building blocks.

FundamentalsFundamentals will be the key to our success as a defense. Focus on tackling,being in the proper position, and executing our assignments with efficiencyand precision. We will practice our fundamentals each practice and will set

the standard of the more we sweat in practice, the less we bleed in thegame. The fanciest of schemes in all of football does not mean a thing if wecannot execute our fundamentals.

CommunicationCommunication will be the key to our success as a team defense. It isimperative that we communicate from player to player, player to coach,coach to coach, and coach to player. We will recognize things the offense isattempting to do because of our exhaustive film study. It will be important forus to communicate things we see pre-snap, during the play, and post-snap.

DisciplineWe will be a well disciplined team defense. We will not commit stupidpenalties. We will be disciplined and will do the job that we have been askedto do. To be disciplined, you must trust your teammates, your coaches, andyourself.

The Wrecking Crew believes that there are three underlying principles to oursuccess as defense tackling, turnovers, and third downs. In order to win the game,we must strive to win these three areas every game.

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TacklingIf you cannot tackle, you cannot win! Daily emphasis will be placed ontackling for all defensive positions. Each position will practice the types oftackles it will likely see during the game. The team will also practice tacklingas it applies to the force principles in our defensive scheme.

TurnoversIn order for a team defense to be considered successful, a team defense mustbe well versed in the ability to create turnovers and positive situations for theBengal team. Each defensive position group will also emphasize creatingturnovers in each practice. If the opponent does not have the ball, theycannot win.

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

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SPECIAL TEAMS PHILSOPHY

Special teams play must be our top priority for our program. We feel we mustdominate this area year in and year out for our program to achieve high levels of

success. A commitment of practice time each practice to special teams, at all levels,is mandatory. Developing great special teams players must begin at the lowestlevels. Our special teams will consist of our most disciplined and driven athletes andit will be an honor for them to be a part of the SPECIAL FORCES! The specialteams will allow us to dictate and maintain favorable field position in order toensure our continued success.

The importance of special teams cannot be overlooked and should be the mostimportant factor in the game. Specific emphasis will be placed daily on the properexecution of various special team groupings. Gallup Special Forces will be arespected and fear unit within our district and the state.

WEIGHTS AND CONDITIONING

Strength training, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance are essential to thecontinuing success of any athletic program. By using the Bigger, Faster, StrongerProgram, there will be a steady and consistent development program for all currentand future Gallup Bengal players to develop within.

All Gallup High School football players will be required to participate in the BFSTraining program. The BFS workouts, off-season conditioning, passing league, andBengal Football Camp participation are all part of the Bengals 80% Club Qualifiers.

These are the only players that will be allowed to participate on varsity events andwill be one step closer to earning their tiger paws for their helmets.

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

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

3. ESTABLISH GOOD HABITS.A bad habit is any habit that doesnt serve you, or the program, in a positive way.

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

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

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

7. LEARN FROM ROLE MODELS.Emulate traits you admire, and learn from others mistakes.

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

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

10. SURVIVE SUCCESS.Todays success is often tomorrows failure.

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Gallup Football 80 Percent Qualifier Rules

In order to be considered a successful team there are guidelines that put inplace to ensure all players, staff, and coaches are on the same page. Thisuniformity of thought and action are developed in the off-season, and pre-season, practices as the team strives to accomplish certain goals. As successis gained, rewards come to those that participated fully, and faithfully, in thepursuit of them.

One of the most visible rewards a football player can have is the emblem, orsticker, on the side of their helmet. The "Bengal Paw" is a sign of great prideand accomplishment and should be seen as such. It is only given to thosethat have truly earned the right to be called a Bengal Warrior. The pride, andresponsibilities, associated with the wearing of this symbol are great andrequires those that are willing to sacrifice for this cause. The path a BengalWarrior must take is that of the 80 Percent Qualifier.

To be an 80 Percent Qualifier, a player must be willing to accomplish thefollowing activities:

Off-season workouts

A Bengal Warrior must be able to attend no less than 80 percentof all off-season activities and workouts. These include, but are not limited to: passingleague, football camp, Future Bengal Camp, Bengal Warrior Camp, off-seasonweight training and conditioning, fundraising activities, the Bengal Mile andthe Bengal Combines.

Weight Training & Conditioning

During the off-season the weight room will be open 4 days a week (exceptSpring Break) until May 31st, the last day of school. That is 60 opportunitiesto attend and improve on their core muscle strength and improve on theirconditioning. A player must attend no less than 48 sessions and may notmiss more than 3 consecutive sessions, or more than 5 sessions within a 30day period, without a verifiable and proper excuse.

Players are also to achieve specific new goals as they progress through theirworkouts. New maximums and a noticeable improvement in their speed arealso required to qualify. The needed improvements will be based on each

player and will coincide with grading material consistent with the HuskerPower development chart for each position.

Our goal is very simple when it comes the weight training aspects: we wantstrong, fast, and healthy players that are able to compete on the field, in theclassroom, and in life. We will use the 2-3-4 principle in our weight program.

We are looking for all players to bench press 200 pounds, power clean 300pounds, and squat 400 pounds. These three core lifts are imperative to thesuccess of a player on the field where strength and stamina help determine

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who wins the battle. These minimums will increase as the overall strength ofthe athlete, and the team, increase and grow stronger.

Flexibility and speed training will also be incorporated with the strengthprogram and will allow us to field a team that is in shape and able tocompete with the best of teams in our state. Use of the University ofNebraska Metabolic Speed Training system allows for the most individualizedof programs, as well as, having a consistent and well-designed program.

Passing League

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

Fundraising

During the whole year, the players will be required to participate in allfundraising activities. These activities will be used to supplement the footballbudget and will be used toward the betterment of the team. These activitieswill be run through, and in conjunction with, the Bengal Quarterback Club.

Bengal Mile/ Bengal Combines

These two events are mandatory. No exceptions. They are used asassessment tools to ensure validity of our off-season program.

The Bengal Mile is a timed run that takes place on the first practice of two-a-days. Skill position players will have 7 minutes to finish the run. Linemen willhave 10 minutes to finish the run. Should a player not finish the run in theprescribed time, they will have to run a timed mile after each practice untilthe end of pre-season practice (usually 2 weeks). If the player should breakthe required barrier, then they will have fulfilled their requirement for it.

The Bengal Combines are a series of events used by the National FootballLeague used to test potential draftees. The events will consist of a timed 40-yard dash, shuttle drill, 100-yard dash, and bench-pressing a specific weight

for the highest number of repetitions possible.

Football camps

All players are required to attend the Bengal Warrior Football Camp on theweek before the start of two-a-days and are designed for the high schoolathlete. This camp is used as a conditioning tool and allows the coaches toevaluate the effectiveness of the off-season program, as well as startinginstruction on the basics of the year's schemes.

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The Future Bengal Warrior Camp is designed for youth football players ingrade 4 through 8. The Gallup High School football staff and the Varsityfootball players will run the camp. A focus on fundamentals will be taught toensure a common vocabulary and way of teaching the fundamentals. Localyouth football coaches are invited to attend and assist at the Future BengalWarriors Camp.

It is also recommended that players try to attend at least one college football

team camp. This is not mandatory, but will be a great tool in thedevelopment of the player. Team camps, preferably outside of New Mexico,are of the highest priority, due to the fact, that the player can participate incontact drills, which are not allowed in New Mexico. Should a player decideto attend one of these camps, they should talk with their position coach, orthe head coach, to ensure that equipment can be handed out.

RECAP

TO meet the requirements of the Bengal 80 Percent Qualifier, the player

must accomplish the following:

1. Attend no less than 48 weight lifting sessions by the end of school (May31st)2. Attend 80 percent of all off-season passing league/lineman activities.3. Participate in all fundraising activities during the year.4. Complete the Bengal Mile in the prescribed time and participate in theBengal Combines.5. Participate in the Bengal Warriors or Future Bengal Warriors Football Camp.

Upon earning this honor, the player will be allowed to wear the Bengal Pawson their helmet. Only Varsity players that have qualified for this honor mywear the Paws.

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TOTAL PROGRAM OUTLINE

I. AcademicsA. PriorityB. Accessibility to TeachersC. Grade Progress Reports

D. End of Year Grade CheckE. Summer School

i. Student Attendanceii. Grade Progress Check

II. AdministrationA. CommunicationB. Special Events

i. Inter-squad scrimmageii. Homecomingiii. Pep Ralliesiv. Parents Nightv. Senior Night

III. ParentsA. Communication

i. Meetingsii. Lettersiii. Newslettersiv. Calendar

B. Pre-season Parents Meetingi. Program Overview & Philosophyii. Rules & Regulations

iii. Coach-Player-Parent ContractsC. Accessibility

IV. FacultyA. SupportB. AccessibilityC. Positive attitudeD. Teacher recognition

V. Support PersonnelA. Building / Grounds crewB. Campus Monitors

C. SupportD. Recognition

VI. RecruitingA. In School

i. Winter/Spring/ Summer sports athletesii. Recruiting meetingsiii. Player recruiters

B. Junior High School / Youth Programsi. School / team visits

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ii. P.E. teacher correspondencesiii. Winter/Spring athletesiv. Baseball Senior leagues Little League

v. GJHS/ TDFLfootballvi. AAU

1. Baseball2. Basketball3. Track

VII. Strength and ConditioningA. Motivation

i. Lift-a-thons

ii. Bengal Combinesiii. 80 percent clubiv. Signs/boards/ charts/ t-shirts

B. Off-seasoni. 80 percent participation ruleii. Testing

iii. Air Express classesiv. Growth & Strength Development

v. Agility/Flexibilityvi. Nutrition

C. Summeri. 80 percent participationii. Testingiii. Strength & Developmentiv. Agility/Flexibilityv. Speed Development

vi. Sports Specific Camps1. Football2. Speed Camp

vii. Bengal Mile

D. In-seasoni. 2-3 x/weekii. Maintenance

VIII. FundraisingA. Community/Business ContactsB. Poster/Calendar/Schedules/Team ApparelC. Team Fundraising

i. Lift-a-thonii. Product sales

D. Newsletter/ Website development

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IX. Feeder ProgramsA. Middle School

i. Program Continuityii. Coaches Meetingiii. Attendance at Practice/ Games

B. Youth / TDFL/ GJHS programsi. Coaches Clinicii. Attendance to practices/games

C. YMCA / NFL Flag Football

X. Football CampsA. Future Bengals Camp (4th -9th grade)

B. College football team camp (9th-12th grades)

XI. Coaching Staff A. On Staff CoachesB. Out of System VolunteersC. Volunteer Assistants/ScoutsD. Coaches MeetingsE. Assignments

F. Professional Growthi. Clinicsii. Camps/College Spring Practices

XII. PlayersA. Individual InterviewsB. Team MeetingsC. LeadersD. Seniors

i. Captainsii. College Recruiting

1. Information/Correspondence

2. Game Tapes/cut-ups3. Recruiting Log4. Visits

a. In homeb. Campus

XIII. MediaA. AccessibilityB. Stats / Max preps.comC. Seek recognition for players

XIV. In SeasonA. PracticesB. GamesC. ScoutingD. Weight Training

XV. Post SeasonA. Player Honors/ AwardsB. Team BanquetC. Information to recruitersD. All-State game

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XVI. Winter/Spring SportsA. Encourage participationB. Assist coaches in recruitingC. Attend events/games/practices

XVII. TapesA. Cut-ups for recruiting

B. Organize and Copy

XVIII. School SpiritA. Band CooperationB. Cheerleader RecognitionC. Teacher AppreciationD. Team Appreciation and RecognitionE. Banner/SignsF. Team Apparel

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Head Coach Organizational Timeline

OFF SEASON (November May)

1. Communication with Athletic Director2. Copies of correspondence to AD

3. Conference Meetings All Conference / All State4. Equipment Check-In5. Post Season Team Meeting6. Post Season Banquet7. Thank You letters/ Correspondence mailed8. College recruiting Film cut-ups, Information, Correspondence, Prepare

form letters, Copy transcripts, SAT-ACT scores, Stats, Copy of game,program picture, maintain log of all colleges sent info to fro each seniorwith college ball aspirations

9. Coaches Evaluations- On Staff Coaches- Out of system Applicants

- Volunteers / Scouts- Coaching assignments- Solidify Coaching staff

10.Player Evaluations11.Off-season conditioning program / 80 percent club12.Strength & Conditioning Testing13.Competition & Conditioning (Multi-sport student-athletes)14.Playbook and scheme review15.Equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering16.Coaches Clinics17.Fund raisers and promotional planning18.Newsletters to parents and players

19.Design Staff Practice/Game night attire20.Work with AD in purchasing equipment, supplies, uniforms21.Work with AD on budget issues22.Solicit Boosters/Businesses for funds23.Player relations/interviews24.Recruiting In School meetings basketball, wrestling, track, baseball

25. Recruiting Gallup Junior High School visits

26. Recruiting GJHS/ Middle School basketball, wrestling, track, baseball27.Recruiting Youth leagues baseball, basketball, track28.Coaches Meetings

29. AIR EXPRESS classes

30.Academics Grade Check Progress during conditioning31.Attend winter/spring sporting events32.Spring team meeting

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Summer (June August)

1. Communicate with Athletic Director2. Copies of correspondence with AD3. Summer conditioning program 80 percent participation4. Strength & Conditioning5. Summer passing leagues6. Newsletter to parents and players7. Calendar to parents and players8. Pre-season schedules9. Coaching clinic for feeder program coaches

i. Program philosophyii. Offense/Defense/Special Teams

a. Fundamentalsb. Technique demonstrationc. Scheme handouts/Chalk/Tapes

iii. Shirts/ Hatsiv. Lunchv. Playbooksvi. Game passes (?)

10.Post Information During Strength trainingi. Camps / Captains Practicesii. Physicalsiii. Formsiv. Equipmentv. Meetings

11.Captains Practices

12. Lift-off / BengalCombines13.Lift-a-thon

14.Summer School Grade Check15.Equipment Organizationi. New equipmentii. Order status follow up phone callsiii. Practice equipment

16.Football camps organizationi. College team camps for players

ii. Future Bengals Camp Mailings/$$$17.Individual Position meetings18.Game filming/ statistician assignment19.Manager/Support Staff recruitment & Assignment20.Coaches Meetings/ Correspondence

21.Fundraising and promotions22.Team meeting

23. Bengal Spirit packs

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Pre-season (August)

1. Communicate with Athletic Director2. Itinerary/Calendar/Correspondence with AD3. Final Summer Letter/Newsletter to parents and players4. Coaches Meeting

i. Program overviewii. Handbooksiii. Calendarsiv. Playbooksv. Game Day assignmentsvi. Volunteer assignments/Scouting Assignmentsvii. Recruiting assignmentsviii. Practice equipment & field logistics

ix. 80 Percent Club/ Bengal Mile/ helmet decals

x. Future Bengals/ Bengal Camp (high school)5. Summer strength & conditioning to in-season6. Confirm game filming & statistician assignments7. Confirm managers/Support staff assignments

8. Future Bengal Camp

9. Bengal Camp (high school camp)10.Team locker room organization

i. Locker & Padlock issueii. Motivational signsiii. Bulletin board/academic recognition board

11. Bengal Spirit Packs / $$$ before equipment issue12.Equipment issue

i. Varsityii. JV/Frosh

13.Submit Transportation requirements14. Pre-season testing: Bengal Mile/ 80 Percent Club

requirement15.Pre-season practice: 2-a-day practices16.2-a-day Wrap-up: Watermelon, Gatorade, BBQ, Improv17.Parents Meeting

i. Invite AD/Principal & team trainerii. Program philosophyiii. Rulesiv. Player/Team expectationsv. Coach responsibilitiesvi. Academics NO PASS NO PLAY

vii. Eligibilityviii. Questions

18.Team shirts/ hats to building & grounds crew19. Pre-season Weekly practices20. In-season Weight Lifting programs begin21. Fundraisers22. Promotional (Calendars, posters, schedules, t-shirts, hats, sweats,etc.

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23. Intra-squad scrimmage/ family BBQ night

In-season

1. Communication with Athletic Director2. Communication with Team trainer3. Head Coach letter to faculty4. Pep Assemblies5. Band logistics6. Communications with Band Director7. Communications with Support personnel

i. Building / Grounds crewii. Campus monitors

8. Academic Progress forms9. Teacher/Grades Feedback on players10.Teacher of the Week Program11.In-season Weight Lifting12.Homecoming Logistics13.Organize game Cut-ups for Seniors/Recruiters14.Attendance at sub-varsity, middle school, and youth league games15.School issues16.Parent Issues17.Player Issues18.Media Issues19.Game Issues

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Coaches Expectations

What I Expect in an Assistant Coach

1. To be the best teacher/coach that he can be.2. To be a positive role model.

3. To sell, defend and be loyal to the GallupHigh School program andthe school itself.

4. To be dedicated to the Athletic Department5. To do everything possible to develop a winning attitude in

themselves, the staff, the school, and the program.

6. To be seriously interested in the success of our players and staff, onthe field.

7. To know the entire offensive and defensive schemes and gameplans.

8. To have a thorough knowledge of all fundamental techniques

employed.9. He is thoroughly prepared for carrying out his responsibilities on thepractice field.

10. Not to be a YES man, but to effectively communicate their ideas.11.To attend all staff meetings when called.12.To study and work hard to make him a great coach. Professional

growth is a must for any coach in order to maintain and developnew innovative ways of coaching, teaching techniques, and stayabreast of any rule changes.

13.He is willing to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of theprogram, practice, film review/breakdown, scouting, strength &conditioning supervision, recruiting, etc.

14. Above all, an outstanding coach is 100% loyalto the other coacheson the staff. There is no place on our staff for a disloyal member.

What coaches can expect from me:

1. To run an organized program so that they will be able to functionefficiently.

2. To maintain a positive atmosphere that is conducive to teamworkand continuing to develop all assistant coaches.

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

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Player Expectations

What I expect from our players:

1. To give their best effort towards receiving a quality education.

2. To abide by all team and school rules.3. To abide by the school code of conduct.4. To treat their teachers, coaches, support staff and the public with

respect and remember that their actions reflect on the wholeprogram.

5. To treat teammates with respect.6. NO EXCUSES!7. To accept responsibility.8. To become their word. Action matches words.9. Always give their best effort for the team, teammates, and

themselves.

10.To sell, defend and be loyal to the GallupHigh School and theBengals football program.

11.To be prompt12.To hustle.13.To know their assignments.

14. Sacrifice for the team and their faith.

15.To attend all meetings.

16.To participate in off-season and in-season conditioning programs.17.To me mentally and physically tough to handle the rigors of the

program.

18.To be the best person they can be.

19.To be a person ofCHARACTER. (Character is doing the right thing

when no one else is looking.)

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Coaches Guidelines

Approach to coaching

1. Be your self.

2. Be consistent.3. Be responsible for yourself, your position players, and to your team.4. Have a passion for learning for the game itself.5. Be totally committed to the development of the student, the

athlete, and the program.6. Maintain a proper perspective by taking time to remember that this

is just a game played by kids. Take some time away for yourself tomake you a stable role model for the players.

7. Know where you belong, be waiting for the players.8. Utilize your time before and after practice efficiently.9. Stay alert for player injuries, heat related injuries and dehydration.

Refer to the trainer.10.Strive to make your group the best on the practice field and in the

game.11.Be fair.12.Be available.13.Know your players abilities:

a. Physicalb. Mentalc. Temperamentd. Personalitye. Significant medical history

14. Care for your players. Show them that you care about them beyondtheir football abilities.

15. Show them, explain it to them, have them practice it, and thenshow the big picture once again. BE REPETATIVE.

16.Know your coaching responsibilities in practice and in the game.17.Breed confidence in your team. Always be organized.18.Work with all players in your group, not just the starters. Do not let

them go unnoticed.

19. Practices will be physically tough and demanding; do not hold aclinic on the field. Talking is for the meetings/chalk talk. WEPRACTICE LIKE WE PLAY, AT FULL SPEED!

20.Have fun. Be human around your players and fellow coaches.

Approach to drills

As a coach, we make our greatest contribution in the construction, planningand administering of drills. How we teach our style of football is moreimportant than the system of defense or offense we run. All drills shouldinclude:

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1. Cover considerable ground in a short period of time2. Be progressive in nature.3. Be well planned and administered.4. Pertain to the skills needed in our style of football.5. Be known to the players by name in order to eliminate the need to

constantly repeat how they are run.

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

Basic types of drills

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

2. Reaction drills: Primarily for developing quickness, balance, andagility.

3. Conditioning drills: These are used to increase cardio-vascularendurance and in-season primarily consists of running drills.

4. Contact drills: The purpose here is to develop, and encourage, theability to utilize physical contact as required in the game of football.

5. Morale drills: These are used to lighten the load on the players as theseason progresses and develop morale in the players.

Approach to practice sessions

Nothing is more important to the success of our program than the time we

spend on the practice field. This is our classroom and it is important how weutilize our time. All practices are structured with the intent of creatingmaximum number of quality reps, position by position, to meet specific goalseach day, week, and season. Practices will be very organized, with flexibletime built into the schedule, and will strive to maintain an efficient use oftime. A sense of urgencymust be placed on the development of our team,position, and player development, as it pertains to the overall program goals.

Judgment will be made, in case of unforeseen circumstance, and will be dealwith them on a case by case basis. We will do whatever is necessary to meetour goals, but not at the expense of our players safety. It is expected that

ALL football players and coaches jog from station to station. Walking on thefield by any member of the staff, or team, will discouraged at all

times.

Our teaching process will consist of a WholePart-Whole mentality.Explanation, demonstration, correction, and repetition are the keys to asuccessful drill. We will stress the whyas well as the whatand how. We wantour players to truly understand the concept of our system and how they playa significant role in its success. Fundamentals will be practiced everyday andwill be organized in a progressive fashion to ensure continued repetition offundamentals throughout the season.

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Our practice sessions are the time for our staff to develop the warriormentalityit takes to be a successful football program. We will outwork, outhit, and out hustle every team we play. We will build a fundamentally soundand mentally and physically tough team. Frequent reminders of the fact thatother teams we play do not believe in this philosophy can be a great

motivating technique.

Head Coach Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the school coacheshandbook.

2. Oversee the entire program from 8th grade to varsity.3. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-days, and until the

end of the season. This will be done with the input of all varsityassistants.

4. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans withthe assistant coaches each week.

5. Will break down opponent and self films each week.6. Will relay, to all assistant coaches, what is expected of them during

practice, games, coaches meetings, player supervision, and otherresponsibilities

7. Will organize, schedule, and oversee the in-season and off-seasonstrength and conditioning programs.

8. Will maintain a complete, and accurate, record of all equipment instorage.

9. Will organize and carry out fund raisers and booster club relations inorder to supplement the football budget and increase technology for

the program.10.Will develop, and maintain, good relationship between the football

program and other school sports programs.11.Will seek to develop, maintain, and enhance positive relationships with

local businesses, community organizations, and football booster club.12.Will organize locker room duties.13.Will organize weight room duties.14.Will help with taping and training responsibilities.

15. Will attend sub-varsity and 8th grade games.

16. Will attend as many non-school feeder program games (middle school,Pop Warner, youth leagues, YMCA, etc.) as possible.

Varsity Assistant Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the coacheshandbook.

2. Will oversee players in their charge (positions group) on the varsitylevel, and assist the coaches at the sub-varsity level as needed.

3. Will help coordinate all practice plans with the Head Coach.

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4. Will help develop offensive, defensive and special team game planseach week.

5. Will help break down opponent and self game films to look forstrengths, weaknesses, execution, and tendencies.

6. Will help with the issue, inventory, and storage of all equipment.7. Will suggest equipment replacement or purchase.

8. Will evaluate players in their charge (position group) as to theirstrength, weaknesses, personality, and agility before, during, and afterthe season.

9. Will have locker room responsibilities.10.Will have weight room responsibilities.11.Will assist in taping and training duties.12.Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings.13.Will attend all freshman games

14. Will attend at least one 8th grade game.15. Will attend at least one non-school feeder program (Pop Warner, etc)

game.

Sub-Varsity Head Coaches Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the schools coacheshandbook.

2. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-day, and though theend of season.

3. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans eachweek (within the Varsity systems framework).

4. Will assist with equipment distribution, turn-in, and inventory.5. Will relay to all sub-varsity assistant coaches what is expected of them

during practice, games, coaches meetings, player supervision, andother responsibilities.6. Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings.

7. Will have locker room and weight room duties.8. Will assist in the taping and training duties.9. Will have specific Varsity game responsibilities.

10. Will attend all 8th grade games.11. Will try to attend at least one non-school feeder program game.

Sub-Varsity Assistant Coaches Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the schoolscoaches handbook.

2. Will oversee players in their charge (position group) on the sub-varsitylevel.

3. Will help coordinate all practices with the sub-varsity head coach.

4. Will assist in the development of offensive, defensive, and specialteams game plans each week.

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5. Will assist with equipment distribution/check-in and inventory.6. Will have locker room and weight room duties.7. Will assist in taping and training duties.8. Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings.

9. Will try to attend at least one 8th grade game.

10. Will assist in varsity scouting duties.

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Discipline

Clear and consistent discipline goes a long way in establishing a goodrelationship between a player and coach, as well as creating a successful

program. Football gives the student-athletes a structured framework inwhich to develop life skills that will assist them throughout their wholelives. Team work, sacrifice, work ethic, courage to face their fears, and achance to be a part of something greater than themselves. The gameitself will challenge the players to develop the necessary skills in order toperform. It is our jobs, as coaches, to provide a positive example of what ittakes to perform at a high level of success on and off the field. Players willbe responsible for their actions both on and off of the field in order to besuccessful in life.

As coaches, we will have high expectations of the athletes in our charge.We will provide them with the necessary tools to perform up to those

expectations. All the coaches will need to be consistent in their use of thediscipline policies and follow through on any violations, or their credibilitywill be lost.

The following will be our basic guidelines for discipline on and off of thefield:

1. Compliance with all school rules and policies.2. Display respect for all teachers, coaches, and teammates at all

times.

3. Behave with CLASS and SPORTSMANSHIP at all times.4. Never choose to do anything that would embarrass your family,

school, team, or self.5. Must be academically eligible NO PASS, NO PLAY! NO

EXCEPTIONS!6. No use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs.

7. Be on time for all team functions.8. Is responsible for the care, and return, or all uniforms and

equipment.9. Is responsible for the care and upkeep of the locker and weight

rooms.10.Your actions should always match your words.

We feel that by being fair and consistent with our applications of theseguidelines, the players will have the best opportunity to succeed on and offthe field. What you tolerate, you encourage.

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Player Development

There are four points that all players can improve on as they progress

through our program. They are never ending and can always be worked on bythe individuals to ensure success as a program. This gives the players asense of ownership of the team by being responsible for their owndevelopment, and is universal from the starter to the newest of players.

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

2. Conditioning: We will be in better condition than any team we play.

We can control that; we can develop that habit, by making a totalcommitment to being the best conditioned team. Games are won inthe 4th quarter by the team in the best shape. WE WILL ALWAYS WINTHE 4th QUARTER!

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

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

our opponent.

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

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Player Recruitment

The key to any programs success is recruiting athletes. Our efforts must be

diligent in nature to let all neighborhood young men know that we want themattending our high school. Our neighborhoods must become UNTOUCHABLEto all prospective recruiters.

Our recruiting program is three-fold: immediate recruiting, short termrecruiting, and long term recruiting. The following is our breakdown to help usbuild a consistent and solid foundation.

Immediate Recruiting (returning players and on campus students)1. Individual interviews2. Strength & Conditioning program

3. Team meetings4. Athletes in other sports (basketball/track/baseball/golf)5. Football players as recruiters (peer pressure/program promotion)6. Correspondence.

Short-term Recruiting (Junior High/Middle school Athletes)

1. Local 8th grade program

2. Non-school feeder programs (TDFL/YMCA/youth leagues)3. Flag football program4. Futures Football Camp5. youth coaches clinic

6. Special game nights7. halftime scrimmages8. Ball Boy for a game, Recruits of the Week Varsity sidelines, etc.9. Attendance at football practices/games10.Attendance at basketball, baseball, track games and practices11.Correspondence: recruit letters, attaboys, etc12.Team apparel13.Game passes14.Newsletters15.Team website (player/team recognition)16.Coaching/parental contacts; school PE teachers

Long-term recruiting (Grade school students)1. Futures Football Camp2. YMCA/Youth league flag football3. basketball, wrestling club, etc4. Attendance at events5. Correspondence6. Game passes7. Coaching/parental contacts

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