Marietta Blue Devil Football 101 www.bluedevil‐football.com August 2014
Transitioning from MYFL to Middle School • Transition to Middle School football begins in the 6th grade in 2014. • There are a number of differences to note: – All players required to get a physical in the spring – $200 to participate, Payments begin by May 1st – Levels of spring and summer participation increase – Practices are after school ends – Transportation to/from games is done by MCS
Marietta 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
Spring: • MCS Physical Required • Spring practice, 6‐8 practices in May Full gear
Summer: • Two workouts per week in June‐July. Must attend 50%
Perks & Skills: • Emphasis on functional movement skills • Neuro‐Cognitive Testing • TDC Club Support (basic) • Access to football technology • •
MCS Partial Funding (7th & 8th) Certified Athletic Trainer (7th & 8th)
2014 Middle School Season DATE:
OPPONENT:
LOCATION:
TIME:
August 30
Northview
Northview
3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
September 6
Harrison
Northcutt Stadium
9:00am , 11:00pm, 1:00pm
September 13
South Cobb
Northcutt Stadium
9:00am , 11:00pm, 1:00pm
September 20
BYE
September 27
Kennesaw Mountain
Kennesaw Mountain
3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
October 4
Hillgrove
Northcutt Stadium
9:00am , 11:00pm, 1:00pm
October 11
North Paulding
North Paulding
3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
October 18
North Cobb
North Cobb
3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm
October 25
McEachern
Northcutt Stadium
9:00am , 11:00pm, 1:00pm
* 6th Grade Always Plays First * 7th Grade Always Plays Second * 8th Grade Always Plays Last
K‐12 PROGRESSION ‐ MARIETTA BLUE DEVIL FOOTBALL PROGRAM
Marietta Sports Medicine Team… • Led by Jeff, is made up of 20‐30 high school students working as student athletic trainers. • Have a team orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, plastic surgeon, general medicine physician, and dentist • Normally includes 3 Life University students doing their clinical rotations.
Player Equipment • Marietta Helmet Makes & Models – MYFL – Xenith X2 Youth – Middle School – Riddell Revolution & Xenith X2 – High School – Multiple varieties
• Helmet Reconditioning – All helmets have been purchased in the last four years – Most manufacturers say avg. shelf life is 8‐10 yrs. Marietta purchase ~25 NEW each year – Marietta reconditions and replaces all helmets more frequently than recommended by manufacturers in the industry
SAMPLE 6th GRADE Spring Practice Information
1. FEES: 50% of your $200 fees are due by May 1. This is $100. Players must pay this fee before they will be allowed to participate in Spring Practice. Cash payments will be accepted by the coaching staff at any one of the practices. Credit card payments will also be accepted through our website. Visit www.bluedevil‐football.com to access the website and pay fees. Players should be using the money they raised in the LIFT‐A‐THON to assist with fees. 2. PHYSICALS: All players must have BOTH an updated physical AND proof of medical insurance in order to participate in spring practice. The Marietta City Schools physical form MUST be used. All questions related to physical and medical insurance may be directed to Jeff Hopp, Certified Athletic Trainer for Marietta City Schools. Coach Hopp may be reached at jhopp@marietta‐city.k12.ga.us or by calling 770‐428‐2531 ext 2508. 3. EQUIPMENT ISSUE: Equipment will be issued for Spring Practice on Tuesday April 29 @ 6:00pm and Tuesday May 6 @ 5:00pm. Equipment will NOT be issued beyond those dates. 4. SPRING PRACTICE DATES & TIMES (ALL PRACTICES AT MHS PRACTICE FIELDS): Tuesday May 6: Practice from 6:30‐8:00pm Wednesday May 7: Practice from 6:30‐8:00pm Thursday May 8: Practice from 6:30‐8:00pm Tuesday May 13: Practice from 6:30‐8:00pm Wednesday May 14: Practice from 6:30‐8:00pm Thursday May 15: SPRING SCRIMMAGE 6:30PM‐8:00PM 5. SUMMER WORKOUTS: Summer Workouts begin Tuesday May 27. Workouts will be held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer. Players report to the fieldhouse at MHS at 6:15pm and workouts conclude at 8:30pm. Transportation is NOT provided for these workouts. There are a total of 16 workouts between May 27 and July 24. All players are expected to attend a minimum of 8 (50%) of these workouts in order to play. Any player who anticipates a conflict with this requirement is expected to communicate with Coach Burton BEFORE workouts begin so arrangements can be made. 6. UPDATES & INFORMATION: Please refer to our website for the calendar, complete information packets, and all other information related to Blue Devil Football. Questions may be directed to Coach Burton at sburton@marietta‐city.k12.ga.us
GO BIG BLUE!
2014 MARIETTA BLUE DEVILS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
MARIETTA SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY & MARIETTA MIDDLE SCHOOL DATE: August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25
OPPONENT: Northview Harrison South Cobb BYE Kennesaw Mountain Hillgrove North Paulding North Cobb McEachern
LOCATION: Northview Northcutt Stadium Northcutt Stadium
TIME: 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm 9:00am , 11:00am, 1:00pm 9:00am , 11:00am, 1:00pm
Kennesaw Mountain Northcutt Stadium North Paulding North Cobb Northcutt Stadium
9:00am , 11:00am, 1:00pm 9:00am , 11:00am, 1:00pm 9:00am , 11:00am, 1:00pm 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm 9:00am , 11:00am, 1:00pm
* 6th Grade Always Plays First * 7th Grade Always Plays Second * 8th Grade Always Plays Last