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Boys Varsity Football Fall 2019-2020 Team Handbook.
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Player Handbook
The Player Handbook provides parents and players with additional specific information on many different topics. Please take the time to review the information and ask the coach if you have any questions. This handbook has been developed to attempt to answer many common asked questions.
The player handbook section contains additional information:
Attendance Requirements
Captain Requirement
Code of Conduct
Communication with Parents and Players
Education and Eligibility Requirements
Equipment and Uniform Information-what to buy and not buy
Event Descriptions
Hudl-(page under construction)
Injury Protocol
Junior Varsity Team
Player and Parent Responsibilities
Physicals
Attendance
Expectations:
Post Season: Athletes are required to attend all off season events possible. Players who participate in additional sports must keep the coach informed as their lack of attendance will be understood. However, the coaching staff will attempt to make modifications to the schedule to support dual athletes if possible. Other athletes need to make every attempt to schedule family, social, and work events around the football calendar. Family vacations and special events are understandable, just please keep the coach informed in advance for the purpose of team planning.
Pre Season: In May the preseason activities begin, and all athletes are expected to attend. Every effort is made to inform players and parents in advance to the calendar events so that family events, social events, work schedules, and vacations can be scheduled accordingly. A player missing practice, work outs for reasons other than a family vacation, sport conflict, illness or very special family reason is not a reason to miss practice. Each athlete will earn attendance points and those not earning the appropriate amount of points will have extra work assigned once practice begins in August.
In Season:
PIAA physical form must be completed prior to the start of football camp. Penn Manor School District offers a date in June and a date in July for students at the cost of $20. Alert the coach immediately if there is any delay in obtaining the appropriate physical.
As of August 5th, all practices are mandatory. Vacations, college visits, work scheduled, etc. must be scheduled prior to 8/5 or around practice. At the high school level, the PIAA requires coaches to count practices. Players must participate in a particular number of heat acclimation practices prior to use of football pads, and then a particular number of practices prior to the first scrimmage. Players who miss practices will miss the beginning of season. This can influence the success of the entire team when players are missing. Please schedule carefully and alert the coaching staff immediately of any conflicts.
Through out the season, attendance will be taken. Those athletes with absences will be assigned extra conditioning and may forfeit their starting position, playing time, ability to dress for a game, and or their varsity letter.
School Attendance: School attendance is also very important. Athletes are expected to be on time for school Monday through Friday. Tardy's causes problems in class, and can result in detentions. If tardy's add up please inform the coach in advance.
Detentions: Detentions interfere with practice. If an athlete feels he is in danger of receiving a detention he must speak to the coach in advance so that arrangements can be made in reference to the practice.
Homework: There may be times when an athlete would traditionally stay after school to make up missed school work, or receive extra assistance. This may be very important and very necessary but it also interferes with practice planning and can affect other members of the team. Any student finding themselves in this situation must inform the coach as soon as possible so that appropriate changes can be made prior to practice.
Illness or Injury: If an athlete is not in school for illness or injury or leaves school, please inform the coach immediately. Practice schedules are designed around players and positions. It is important for the coach to be told of any problems to both offer assistance to the athlete and plan for a replacement player at practice and or games. In some cases, an athlete with an illness may be able to watch practice instead of participating. In many situations players who cannot participate in practice may still continue to attend and expected to attend to hear instructions and announcements, and continue team commitment.
Transportation: There are times when an athlete may have the availability to attend all events but may not have transportation. If this is the situation please contact the coach and efforts will be made to assist the athlete in coordinating with other parents and or players.
Captain Selection
The team and coaches will vote on varsity captains at the beginning of the season. Three captains are selected. In addition a weekly game captain is selected by the coaches. The JV team also has selected captains, but the selection is made weekly based on the number of players participating in each game.
Captains for the varsity team may be Seniors or Juniors. The honor of captain can be removed if needed.
The role of the captains will be to provide leadership, encouragement, and support to the coaches. Captains are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Be the hardest worker at practice today!
- Be a spark of energy and enthusiasm today!
- Model Mental toughness today!
- Connect with a teammate today!
- Compliment a teammate today!
- Challenge a teammate today!
- Support a teammate today!
- Constructively confront negativity, pessimism and laziness today!
- Build and bond your team today!
- Check in with your coach today!
- Remind your team how today's work leads to tomorrow's dreams!
- Represent yourself and the team with class and pride today!
The captains Code of Conduct:
- I will follow the Code of Conduct 24 hours a day throughout the year.
- I will treat younger players as I would like to be treated. There will be no hazing, and nothing immoral, unsafe, or illegal.
- I will attend all practices, and be first on the field. My absences will be approved in advance and only absolutely necessary
- I will be on time for school daily.
- I realize that good conduct in school is important. I will treat teachers and administrators with the same respect that I give my coaches. I understand that detentions are not acceptable
- If I have academic problems, I will see seek extra held during the school day, before school, or after practice if necessary
- I will treat my schoolmates with respect. If I want them to support me on Friday night, then I must support them during the week
- When I speak to media, I will not boast or trash talk. I will be confident, but humble at all times while I praise our opponent
- I will treat my parents with respect at all times
- I will not discuss weekly game plans or other pertinent information with social media, friends, or my parents.
- I will treat officials, game managers, and opposing coaches with respect at all times. I am aware that unsportsmanlike conduct in a game is detrimental to our football program's image of fair play.
- I will behave like a young adult at all times. The community and the world are watching me.
- I will be a top Contender for the Iron Comet Award.
Code of Conduct
Each athlete is required to review and sign the Penn Manor Code of Conduct prior to the beginning of each season. The Code of Conduct summarizes the requirements for behavior, attendance, eligibility, and general information. Each statement must be signed by the athlete and parent.
The Code of Conduct form is available on the Penn Manor High School Website. Refer to the Athletic Department Page, Athletic Administration page, and refer to the documents at the bottom of the page. The Code of Conduct is also available on this website under "Athletic Headquarter".
In addition, the football coaching staff will insist in each member of the team to remember their behavior both on and off the field is very important. Each player is asked to respect their attitude, and behavior as it represents the entire team. In addition, it is important for all players to learn how to properly treat others outside of the team and respect all teachers, parents, and peers.
The Athlete Department can be contacted if needed: Mr. Jason Mattern, Athletic Director; Penn Manor High School; Athletic Department; P.O. Box 1001; Millersville, Pa. 17551-0301; Phone: (717) 872-9520 Ext. 1367; Fax: (717) 871-9016; Email: Jason.mattern@pennmanor.net
Also available on the Penn Manor Athlete Department Website is the Measure of Success report.
Communication
The coaching staff will rely heavily on communicating current information with the athletes and parents through the use of email and the Remind App for students. You can stay connected and informed by ensuing you check and read the emails in a timely fashion. If you do not have an email please contact the coach so alternative forms of communication can be discussed. The coach may also be contacted by email or phone as needed.
Information and announcements will also be shared with players at practice and other events. If you are an athlete who has attendance issues you will miss announcements and other needed information. Any player missing events must be responsible to find out what they missed.
The coaching staff is available to talk to you and your parent as much as needed and will always be approachable. You are encouraged to talk to the coach directly if you have a concern. If your parents would like a meeting they are encouraged to request a conference with the coach during a time that does not interfere with practice or games. It is important that meetings be scheduled and planned by both parties. Please call or e-mail a coach to request a meeting. It is important that both the coach and player/parent have a clear understanding of each other's role. When a conference is necessary, the following procedures should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue or concern.
- Player should request a meeting with coach to address concern. If possible there should be 2 coaches in the meeting.
- If parent(s) and player do not feel the concern was addressed, the parent(s) may schedule a meeting with the coaches. Parent(s), player and coaches should attend.
- If parent(s) and player do not feel the concern was addressed completely the parent(s) may schedule a meeting with the Athletic Director. All of the participants must be in attendance with Athletic Director.
- If the parent(s) and player do not feel the concern was addressed completely the parent(s) may schedule a meeting with the High School Principal. All participants in should be in attendance with Principal, who is final arbiter
If a parent or community member has a question or concern regarding a general athletic issue or procedure, they should first address the Athletic Director.
Athletic Administration
Mr. Jason Mattern, Athletic Director
Penn Manor High School; Athletic Department; P.O. Box 1001; Millersville, Pa. 17551-0301
Phone: (717) 872-9520 Ext. 1367; Fax: (717) 871-9016; Email: Jason.mattern@pennmanor.net
Educational Standing
Home Room The football players are assigned by grade to attend the football home room with Coach Brubaker. This will permit added time for announcements, game planning, and other football activities. This is also a time for the coach to provide any added advisement to class work, college preparation and other educational questions.
Grades and Eligibility: All athletes must maintain a C average in all classes. Grades are important for an athlete's full development. For any athlete hoping to continue their education grades will be considered. Last year 54% of the football team was on the honor roll. Each year the team should strive to improve the number of players who make the honor roll.
