2017 Football Player and Parent Information
“One Heartbeat” A “One Heartbeat” Football Team has…………….. ➢ coaches and players who think more about “WE” than “me”. ➢ players who will willingly & energetically play ANY POSITION in which the coaches place them in order to benefit the TEAM. ➢ coaches and players who respect each other, and give each other reason (through action, not words) for respect. ➢ players who love each other and love the coaches and coaches who love each other and love the players. ➢ players who willingly follow team rules in order to not bring negative action that may interfere with team progress and achievement. ➢ players who are truly happy when teammates get recognition and rewards, and display this happiness. ➢ players who work to be THE BEST THEY CAN BE AT EVERYTHING THEY DO. ➢ players who are enthusiastic, positive leaders ➢ players who will sacrifice personal glory for TEAM glory. ➢ players who make the correct decisions on and off the field. WE will only achieve championship levels when we all are committed to “One Heartbeat”. Ask yourself…..Do I model “One Heartbeat” football on a daily basis? Am I a “One Heartbeat player”? ”Do I believe in “One Heartbeat”?
“One Heartbeat” = TEAM TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More
The Westfall Football Code of Conduct ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
Be a Gentleman and have RESPECT!!! Do the unusual, UNUSUALLY WELL! Be prompt or early for all obligations! Develop self-disciple and demonstrate it! Communicate with the Head Coach and assistant coaches. Be an academic, community, and school leader. Be a “One Heartbeat” student-athlete at ALL times! Don’t make Excuses, find SOLUTIONS! Facial Hair should be well groomed! Wear the prescribed dress/attire on game days to school. NO EARINGS! All school and athletic policies in the student handbook.
Academic Values ➢ WE ARE THE ACADEMIC TREND SETTERS OF THE SCHOOL. Our goal here is to be the ideal student athlete. We desire to be role models in the school for all students. We have a plan & carry out the plan so we excel in the classroom. ➢ WE ARE ORGANIZED. We plan, review & prepare daily. We are meticulous in the way we keep our academic material together in a notebook. ➢ WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. As students we are here for a reason. We are on time for every class, we sit in the front row, we are ready to take notes, & turn homework in on time. ➢ WE ARE HONEST. We are straightforward about the results of our work. We realize that the coaches are here to help but understand that honesty & openness is a necessity. We have integrity and all material submitted in our name is “OUR” original work. ➢ WE DO NEAT WORK. We know that neat work earns higher grades. Neatness is an act of self-pride & we are proud of every piece of work submitted. We turn in material that is of the highest standard! ➢ WE ARE CONSISTENT. We produce high quality work over & over again. ➢ WE HAVE GREAT ATTITUDES. We are students who are excited about academics. ➢ WE WORK SMART. There is a difference between being productive and being busy. We work efficiently so we can attain our desired result – A’s! ➢ WE ARE INDEPENDENT. We rely on ourselves to get our work completed & are creative in how we use our resources. We seek help on our own & realize that each person ultimately in charge of his own academic destiny. ➢ WE HAVE A PLAN. We get off to a great start. We blitz the early days of the quarter to get good grades so that good grades become a habit. We create our independence through organization, consistent quality & positive.
WESTFALL MUSTANG FOOTBALL PLAYERS EXPECTATIONS There is a place for everyone who wants to play football, and with that place there are expectations for our players who want to represent “One Heartbeat” and be a Westfall Mustang football player. Emphasis of the high school coaches (in order) 1. Help develop players who have a genuine love in becoming a Westfall Football football player who represents “One Heartbeat” 2. Provide opportunities that develop players who can compete and successfully perform on the football field. 3. Strive to positively develop each player as a person. 4. Create opportunities for each player to play at the level they have prepared to play. Expectations of a “One Heartbeat” football player: 1. Attend all practices, meetings and make every effort to become a “One Heartbeat” football program (we are trying to make the high school program a better program after we leave for the next groups coming through). 2. Do the right thing as a player on and off the field. This means in the community and in the classroom. Not everyone is a straight A student, but everyone CAN act like a straight A person. 3. Make every effort to be active in off-season activities such as our summer practice program, Westfall Football Camp days, playing other sports, etc. 4. Show respect to all coaches, officials, parents, teammates, opponents, teachers, and administrators……….WE ARE A FAMILY!
*Football is a physically demanding sport and is not an easy sport to play well. BUT it is a very rewarding and fun sport to play, and in order to be good you have to put the effort in to becoming a “One Heartbeat” Westfall Mustang football player.
WESTFALL MUSTANGS FOOTBALL Team Rules and Policies 1.
Players must follow all rules outlined in the Westfall Athletic Dept. Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will result in demotion, suspension, or removal from the team.
2.
Curfew will be 10:30PM. Young student-athletes need rest to recover and rejuvenate for each day. Your health, as well as academic and athletic performance depends on proper rest. Coaches may periodically call home to check on players.
3.
All pads must be worn on the field unless players are told otherwise. Helmet must be on while on the field. NO wristbands, headbands, etc. (unless otherwise granted permission from the Head Coach). Gloves must be worn velcroed shut at all times.
4.
Players must report, ready to go, on the field, at least 5 minutes before practice is scheduled to begin.
5.
NO Practice, NO Play. For each unexcused practice an athlete misses during game week = 1 quarter missed during that week’s game. Any player missing practice must report to practice and watch if he cannot physically participate. The only exception is a Dr.’s excuse or if a coach excuses you.
6.
Report ALL injuries immediately to Shannen (team trainer) if necessary.
7.
Jealousy, egomania, fighting, stealing, etc. between teammates will not be tolerated. 1.
It will result in demotion, suspension, or removal from the team.
2.
Understand each other’s differences and respect one another.
8.
Talking back to coaches will not be tolerated. Be coachable. It shows that you’re disciplined (“uncoachable kids become unemployable adults”)
9.
Keep up your grades. You must do this to remain eligible. Establish good educational priorities. Good grades and football ability is a recipe for success.
10. Foul and obscene language and behavior at any time will not be tolerated. This includes social media usage! You are a reflection of your family, your coaches, your school, and the Westfall football program! 11. Players are responsible for keeping the locker room clean at all times. Respect other people’s property. Respect your equipment. Respect your locker room. It’s your home away from home! 12. The following are uniform matters set in stone. We wear black football cleats. We wear white, black, or red chinstraps. We wear white or black socks at all practices, and black socks for games. We wear white, red, gray, or black undershirts. We wear white-sleeves and white “leggings” for cold weather. 13. Season Long bus assignments: Players MUST ride the bus with the team to and from every game unless they have a note signed by a parent, in which they may ride home with said parent(s) concluding games. 14. Discipline will be handled at the Coaches’ and School Officials discretion. Period. 15. Any rules not mentioned here or later rules are a coaching prerogative. These may be related to locker rooms, attitude, bus travel, shirts and ties, and so on. Punishment for rule violations is at the discretion of the coaching staff: dismissal, game suspension, extra conditioning within reason, etc.
Winners do not abuse the rules!
WESTFALL MUSTANGS FOOTBALL PARENT PACKET *ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY CONTACT ACTIVITIES. Players must have a current physical on file with the school. Our practices will begin prior to the school year; once practice begins, the coaching staff will check to ensure your athlete has a current physical on file. If you have any questions, please contact the office of the Athletic Director with Westfall Local Schools, Mr. Trevor Thomas. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or contact the Westfall Local Schools Athletic Department.
Volunteers and Donations: There will be plenty of ways to stay involved during the football season. We will be asking for all kinds of volunteers and if you would be able to help, we would be grateful. We will need donations of Gatorade, water and a healthy snack for all practice related activities and ice pops for after practices.
Equipment: The Westfall Athletic Department will provide all necessary equipment. You will only need to buy cleats and any accessories you deem necessary.
Practice: The football program conducts all practices after school from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. This is a four-day a week program. Once games begin, Monday-Saturday will be dedicated to practice while Friday nights and Saturday mornings are reserved for game days. Your student athlete must meet all the academic requirements of Westfall High School to participate. The coaching staff cannot override the school on eligibility, so please be sure your student-athlete understands that a cademics come first. Our goal is that every player enjoys the experience of football and teamwork. We cannot emphasize good sportsmanship enough.
We consider your player a young adult. I n the spirit of this, we ask that they approach us with any questions and/or issues they may have – good, bad, or indifferent. If we cannot work out a solution to the issue, we would be happy to involve the parent.
Jersey Program: All football players of the Westfall High School football program are required to purchase their spirit pack. The cost of this is $50.00. Included in this will be their practice jersey, their Under Armour team shirt, and their Under Armour team shorts.
Football Team Shirts: We have worked with a printing company to provide “One Heartbeat” Under Armour shirts and shorts for the players and their families. The purchase of these shirts are a requirement of the Westfall football program players, and the cost will fall solely on the players/parents. If parents wish to purchase shirts of their own, they may do so. The cost for the “One Heartbeat” shirts is $25.00. We do our best to keep the cost low and these are sold at a cost with no profit to the school or team.
Twitter Page: We have a twitter page for parents, players and coaches to stay in touch and provide updates about the football program. If you have access to twitter, please “friend” this site as it will be updated with important information.
“One Heartbeat” = TEAM TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More
The Westfall Football Code of Conduct ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
Be a Gentleman and have RESPECT!!! Do the unusual, UNUSUALLY WELL! Be prompt or early for all obligations! Develop self-disciple and demonstrate it! Communicate with the Head Coach and assistant coaches. Be an academic, community, and school leader. Be a “One Heartbeat” student-athlete at ALL times! Don’t make Excuses, find SOLUTIONS! Facial Hair should be well groomed! Wear the prescribed dress/attire on game days to school. NO EARINGS! All school and athletic policies in the student handbook.
Academic Values ➢ WE ARE THE ACADEMIC TREND SETTERS OF THE SCHOOL. Our goal here is to be the ideal student athlete. We desire to be role models in the school for all students. We have a plan & carry out the plan so we excel in the classroom. ➢ WE ARE ORGANIZED. We plan, review & prepare daily. We are meticulous in the way we keep our academic material together in a notebook. ➢ WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. As students we are here for a reason. We are on time for every class, we sit in the front row, we are ready to take notes, & turn homework in on time. ➢ WE ARE HONEST. We are straightforward about the results of our work. We realize that the coaches are here to help but understand that honesty & openness is a necessity. We have integrity and all material submitted in our name is “OUR” original work. ➢ WE DO NEAT WORK. We know that neat work earns higher grades. Neatness is an act of self-pride & we are proud of every piece of work submitted. We turn in material that is of the highest standard! ➢ WE ARE CONSISTENT. We produce high quality work over & over again. ➢ WE HAVE GREAT ATTITUDES. We are students who are excited about academics. ➢ WE WORK SMART. There is a difference between being productive and being busy. We work efficiently so we can attain our desired result – A’s! ➢ WE ARE INDEPENDENT. We rely on ourselves to get our work completed & are creative in how we use our resources. We seek help on our own & realize that each person ultimately in charge of his own academic destiny. ➢ WE HAVE A PLAN. We get off to a great start. We blitz the early days of the quarter to get good grades so that good grades become a habit. We create our independence through organization, consistent quality & positive.
WESTFALL MUSTANG FOOTBALL PLAYERS EXPECTATIONS There is a place for everyone who wants to play football, and with that place there are expectations for our players who want to represent “One Heartbeat” and be a Westfall Mustang football player. Emphasis of the high school coaches (in order) 1. Help develop players who have a genuine love in becoming a Westfall Football football player who represents “One Heartbeat” 2. Provide opportunities that develop players who can compete and successfully perform on the football field. 3. Strive to positively develop each player as a person. 4. Create opportunities for each player to play at the level they have prepared to play. Expectations of a “One Heartbeat” football player: 1. Attend all practices, meetings and make every effort to become a “One Heartbeat” football program (we are trying to make the high school program a better program after we leave for the next groups coming through). 2. Do the right thing as a player on and off the field. This means in the community and in the classroom. Not everyone is a straight A student, but everyone CAN act like a straight A person. 3. Make every effort to be active in off-season activities such as our summer practice program, Westfall Football Camp days, playing other sports, etc. 4. Show respect to all coaches, officials, parents, teammates, opponents, teachers, and administrators……….WE ARE A FAMILY!
*Football is a physically demanding sport and is not an easy sport to play well. BUT it is a very rewarding and fun sport to play, and in order to be good you have to put the effort in to becoming a “One Heartbeat” Westfall Mustang football player.
WESTFALL MUSTANGS FOOTBALL Team Rules and Policies 1.
Players must follow all rules outlined in the Westfall Athletic Dept. Code of Conduct. Failure to do so will result in demotion, suspension, or removal from the team.
2.
Curfew will be 10:30PM. Young student-athletes need rest to recover and rejuvenate for each day. Your health, as well as academic and athletic performance depends on proper rest. Coaches may periodically call home to check on players.
3.
All pads must be worn on the field unless players are told otherwise. Helmet must be on while on the field. NO wristbands, headbands, etc. (unless otherwise granted permission from the Head Coach). Gloves must be worn velcroed shut at all times.
4.
Players must report, ready to go, on the field, at least 5 minutes before practice is scheduled to begin.
5.
NO Practice, NO Play. For each unexcused practice an athlete misses during game week = 1 quarter missed during that week’s game. Any player missing practice must report to practice and watch if he cannot physically participate. The only exception is a Dr.’s excuse or if a coach excuses you.
6.
Report ALL injuries immediately to Shannen (team trainer) if necessary.
7.
Jealousy, egomania, fighting, stealing, etc. between teammates will not be tolerated. 1.
It will result in demotion, suspension, or removal from the team.
2.
Understand each other’s differences and respect one another.
8.
Talking back to coaches will not be tolerated. Be coachable. It shows that you’re disciplined (“uncoachable kids become unemployable adults”)
9.
Keep up your grades. You must do this to remain eligible. Establish good educational priorities. Good grades and football ability is a recipe for success.
10. Foul and obscene language and behavior at any time will not be tolerated. This includes social media usage! You are a reflection of your family, your coaches, your school, and the Westfall football program! 11. Players are responsible for keeping the locker room clean at all times. Respect other people’s property. Respect your equipment. Respect your locker room. It’s your home away from home! 12. The following are uniform matters set in stone. We wear black football cleats. We wear white, black, or red chinstraps. We wear white or black socks at all practices, and black socks for games. We wear white, red, gray, or black undershirts. We wear white-sleeves and white “leggings” for cold weather. 13. Season Long bus assignments: Players MUST ride the bus with the team to and from every game unless they have a note signed by a parent, in which they may ride home with said parent(s) concluding games. 14. Discipline will be handled at the Coaches’ and School Officials discretion. Period. 15. Any rules not mentioned here or later rules are a coaching prerogative. These may be related to locker rooms, attitude, bus travel, shirts and ties, and so on. Punishment for rule violations is at the discretion of the coaching staff: dismissal, game suspension, extra conditioning within reason, etc.
Winners do not abuse the rules!
WESTFALL MUSTANGS FOOTBALL PARENT PACKET *ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN ANY CONTACT ACTIVITIES. Players must have a current physical on file with the school. Our practices will begin prior to the school year; once practice begins, the coaching staff will check to ensure your athlete has a current physical on file. If you have any questions, please contact the office of the Athletic Director with Westfall Local Schools, Mr. Trevor Thomas. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or contact the Westfall Local Schools Athletic Department.
Volunteers and Donations: There will be plenty of ways to stay involved during the football season. We will be asking for all kinds of volunteers and if you would be able to help, we would be grateful. We will need donations of Gatorade, water and a healthy snack for all practice related activities and ice pops for after practices.
Equipment: The Westfall Athletic Department will provide all necessary equipment. You will only need to buy cleats and any accessories you deem necessary.
Practice: The football program conducts all practices after school from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. This is a four-day a week program. Once games begin, Monday-Saturday will be dedicated to practice while Friday nights and Saturday mornings are reserved for game days. Your student athlete must meet all the academic requirements of Westfall High School to participate. The coaching staff cannot override the school on eligibility, so please be sure your student-athlete understands that a cademics come first. Our goal is that every player enjoys the experience of football and teamwork. We cannot emphasize good sportsmanship enough.
We consider your player a young adult. I n the spirit of this, we ask that they approach us with any questions and/or issues they may have – good, bad, or indifferent. If we cannot work out a solution to the issue, we would be happy to involve the parent.
Jersey Program: All football players of the Westfall High School football program are required to purchase their spirit pack. The cost of this is $50.00. Included in this will be their practice jersey, their Under Armour team shirt, and their Under Armour team shorts.
Football Team Shirts: We have worked with a printing company to provide “One Heartbeat” Under Armour shirts and shorts for the players and their families. The purchase of these shirts are a requirement of the Westfall football program players, and the cost will fall solely on the players/parents. If parents wish to purchase shirts of their own, they may do so. The cost for the “One Heartbeat” shirts is $25.00. We do our best to keep the cost low and these are sold at a cost with no profit to the school or team.
Twitter Page: We have a twitter page for parents, players and coaches to stay in touch and provide updates about the football program. If you have access to twitter, please “friend” this site as it will be updated with important information.
