Elmwood Raider Football - (This Weeks Schedule, August Practice Schedule, and Important Forms)
Hello to all, I have attached two of the three forms that need to
be simply signed and turned in as soon as possible. These three forms
are the (District Guidelines Acknowledgement Form, the Heat and Illness
Form, and the Concussion Form). In this email
I only attached the District Guideline Acknowledgement Form and the
Concussion Form. I will send out the Heat and Illness Form as soon as I
receive it. These are required by Rogers Public Schools for
participation in football this year. For the District Guideline
and Acknowledgement Form you will simply read through p. 37 - 40 and
print off p. 40 and sign and turn in. You will simply read p. 37 - 40
and print off and sign p. 40. I will also pass these forms out to our
athletes this week and they can simply have it
signed and bring it back to me. You can also print it off and send it to
me with your child.
I have also attached the Elmwood Raider Football Apparel Ordering
Form. The deadline for ordering items is August 26th. I placed the 2012
Elmwood Raider Football Player and Parent Packet below. This packet
contains a wealth of information regarding the
upcoming football season. I have also included this packet in this email
below. Please feel free to look it over as it will explain the finer
details of the upcoming football season.
Our Parent and Player meeting is quickly approaching on Friday,
August 3rd at the Elmwood Middle School Cafeteria from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
It is going to be an exciting and very important time. At this important
meeting we will discuss all of these forms and
answer any questions that you may have. We will have plenty of food and
smiling faces as we discuss the wonderful things that await us for the
2012 football season!!!
Our schedule for this week is that we will have our 7 on 7
competition on Monday. As usual we will meet at the Elmwood Middle
School Parking Lot at 7 am and we will travel to Southwest Junior High
School in Springdale to compete in our 7 on 7 games. This
is sure to be a great time! We will stop for lunch at MAD Pizza on the
way back, and will arrive at Elmwood around 1:00. We have had a
successful time thus far competing against teams throughout the area. I
am excited about the 2012 Elmwood Raider Football
Team!!!!!!!!
Our only MAD Day workout this week will be on Thursday at the
normal time of 8:45 - 10:15. We will start back on August 2nd and August
3rd have a light practice and issue equipment and lockers as we prepare
for the upcoming season. It is very important
to have 100% participation for the August practices. We are going to
have a lot of fun as we work hard to strive toward success!!!
As I said, I am very excited about our 2012 Elmwood Raider Football
Team. I believe that great things await us for this football season.
Each of our young men have worked very hard to prepare for this season,
and I am excited to see them shine on the football
field. I look forward to visiting with you at our parent meeting on
August 3rd, the Elmwood Middle School Cafeteria from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
Here is our August Practice Schedule as well as our 2012 – 2013 Elmwood Raider Football Parent and Player Manual --
Light Football Practice, Football Equipment Checkout, and Issuing Football Locker Assignments.
***August 2nd – (9:00 – 10:30am) at Elmwood MS.
*** August 3rd – (9:00 – 10:30am) at Elmwood MS.
***August 3rd – Very Important Parent and Player Meeting at the Elmwood Middle School Cafeteria from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
***Football Practice - August 6th – August 10th – ( 9:00 – 11:30am) at Elmwood MS.
***Football Practice - August 13th, August 14th, August 15th, and
August 17th - (Time is 6:00 – 8:30pm) at Elmwood Middle School)
-August 16th is Open House Night at Elmwood Middle School and we
encourage all of our athletes and parents to attend this important event
so we will have practice on that day from 6:30 - 8:00 am at Elmwood
Middle School
***Our practice schedule for when school begins is Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 3:15 – 5:30. Thursdays are our game days.
ELMWOOD RAIDER FOOTBALL
PARENT MANUAL
2012 – 2013
HEAD COACH - RYAN HATTIER (Rhattier@rps.k12.ar.us)
ASSISTANT COACH - JEREMIAH TEBBENKAMP (Jtebbenk@rps.k12.ar.us)
GENERAL PHILOSOPHY
The X's and O's in football are fun to think about and play an
important role in game planning, but the X's and O's alone will not win a
football game. There are other key elements that we believe have great
importance to the success of our team. As
coaches it is our job to provide motivation, establish discipline, and
instill character in our student athletes. We strongly emphasize our
Core Values of Team, Hard Work, Truth, and Serving Others. These values
strengthen our efforts to shape and mold our
players into young men of character. With these attributes in place,
each player will have the tools that they need to succeed in school, on
the football field, and in life.
As Elmwood Raiders we place a high level of importance on our
educational achievement. We acknowledge that our education is an
invaluable tool that must be obtained for future endeavors. Our student
athletes are expected to place school achievement
as a top priority. We expect our players to not only complete their
class assignments, but to always strive to reach their full potential as
students.
In our pursuit of educational excellence we will complete our
Academic Success Sheets throughout the season. These sheets will provide
our players with accountability and encouragement to maintain a high
level of academic performance throughout the
football season.
Parent Information and General Principles
1. Core Values - Team, Hard Work, Truth, Serving Others
2. As Coaches we sincerely care about our players, and we strive to help them reach their full potential.
3. We believe that there is no I in Team. We are All For One, and One For All.
4. Our goal is to work harder and more efficiently than any other
8th grade team in the State of Arkansas. We value the principle of
reaping what we sow.
5. Our players are expected to be leaders in school and on the
football field. In order to uphold this expectation any misconduct will
be addressed at the Coach's discretion.
6. We believe that positive reinforcement of the performance of
your child and our team is always better than negative reinforcement. It
is important that our parents help to provide a positive, encouraging
environment for our players to thrive in.
7. If your child is unable to attend a practice due to illness, or a
doctor's appointment please inform Coach Hattier by email or with a
phone message.
8. Football is such a fun, exciting, rewarding sport to be a part
of, and we want our players to love the game of football. We want our
players to play with excitement, enthusiasm, and passion.
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
1. We expect our student athletes to be leaders in the school, and
on the football field. This includes respecting Teachers, Coaches,
Administration, and Parents. This also includes giving 100% of our
efforts in the classroom in order to be the very best
student that you can be. Academic Success Sheets must be completed
throughout the football season.
2. We believe that there is no I in Team. We are All For One, and One For All. Always put the Team before yourself.
3. Our players are expected to be leaders in school and on the
football field. In order to uphold this expectation any misconduct will
be addressed at the Coach's discretion. Represent your Team with Class
and Character.
4. Our goal is to work harder and more efficiently than any other
8th grade team in the State of Arkansas. We value the principle of
reaping what we sow.
Always play with 100% of your energy, devotion, and focus. It is
extremely important that you attend football practice every day. This is
vital to the success of our Team!
5. Cursing or foul language is unacceptable. We will always use appropriate language.
6. Our players are expected to maintain a well groomed haircut.
7. No earrings are allowed in the school or on the football field.
8. Maintain a clean locker room.
9. Always take care of the equipment that we issue to you. Do not
lose or damage this equipment as it is costly to replace. It is the
responsibility of the player to replace any issued item that is damaged
or lost.
10. Be on time to all classes and practices.
11. Pay attention to Coaches and follow directions. Be alert and aware of what is going on.
12. No walking or sitting on the practice field. Have a sense of urgency.
13. Keep helmets and chinstraps strapped on at all times on the field unless told otherwise.
14. Football is such a fun, exciting, rewarding sport to be a part
of, and we want our players to love the game of football. We want our
players to play with excitement, enthusiasm, and passion.
Great Opportunities for Parent Involvement
***We need help in the following areas. We are grateful for any
assistance that you can provide. Please contact Coach Hattier, or Coach
Tebbenkamp if you would like to serve in any of these areas.
1. Concession Stand Workers at Home Games, and Our Scrimmage Jamboree on August 18th.
2. Chain Crew
3. Gate Workers
4. Help with picking up our Chick Fil A dinners before our games.
5. Score keepers.
6. Video Camera Workers
7. I always try to have snacks in the locker room for our players
as they transition from the classroom to the football practice field in
order to be re energized and fueled for practice. In the pursuit of this
it is always helpful to have parents volunteer
to bring snacks throughout the season.
8. End of the Season Football Banquet Committee.
POINTS OF EMPHASIS FOR SAFETY
*** We have access to great trainers at RHS (David Roller, and
Jesse Herrington). If for any reason your child needs treatment, or
needs to be evaluated please utilize this valuable resource. They can
see your child during the morning before school, or
after school.
Heat Illness
Rogers coaches want to ensure that no player suffers from any kind
of heat illness during summer workouts and fall practice. There are many
things that can be done to ward off heat illness.
- Players need to spend as much time outside this summer.
- Players need to attend summer workouts.
- Acclimating to the heat is crucial.
- Eat breakfast before summer workouts / practice - Toast, Oatmeal, Fruit, Gatorade, Water.
- Drink water all day every day. It will be beneficial to give up soft drinks.
- Drink water during workouts and on breaks.
Concussions
- If your child is not feeling right or complains of a constant headache we will have him see Jesse Herrington.
- Concussion Standard with Mercy.
- Roughly a 5 day turn around for a mild concussion.
MRSA
- Showering every day and maintaining cleanliness is an important step to preventing MRSA.
Other Preventative Measures
- In order to maintain a clean locker room environment we ask that
our players take home and wash their practice jerseys, and practice
pants every Wednesday of the week.
- Throughout the course of the season we will clean our lockers, pads, and helmets.
- If at all possible we encourage our athletes to purchase ankle
braces. This is an injury prone area and wearing ankle braces will
significantly reduce the chance of injury.
- Eat healthy food throughout the day, and drink water throughout the day.
Your child will burn a lot of calories throughout the course of the
season, and it is important to replenish those calories with healthy
food sources. This allows your child to play at a high level throughout
the season.
COMPLETING REQUIRED PAPERWORK
-Each Athlete must have a completed physical for 2012, and have a
copy of this physical turned in to Coach Hattier, or the RHS trainers.
-Complete and sign the Rogers Public Schools District Guidelines Acknowledgement Form.
-Complete and sign the Heat and Illness Form.
-Complete and sign the Concussion Form.
-Please turn these forms into Coach Hattier as soon as possible.
AUGUST SCHEDULE -
Football Practice, Football Equipment Checkout and Issuing Football Locker Assignments.
***August 2nd – (9:00 – 10:30am) at Elmwood MS.
*** August 3rd – (9:00 – 10:30am) at Elmwood MS.
***August 3rd – Very Important Parent and Player Meeting at the Elmwood Middle School Cafeteria from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
***August 6th – August 10th – ( 9:00 – 11:30am) at Elmwood MS.
***August 13th, August 14th, August 15th, and August 17th - (Time is 6:00 – 8:30pm) at Elmwood Middle School)
-August 16th is Open House Night at Elmwood Middle School and we
encourage all of our athletes and parents to attend this important event
so we will have practice on that day from 6:30 - 8:00 am at Elmwood
Middle School
***Our practice schedule for when school begins is Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 3:15 – 5:30. Thursday is our game day.
2012 Elmwood Raider Football Schedule. - (Green Team) ------------------------------------------------
Pre Season Events -
-August 18th - Elmwood Raider Football Team Introduction Night from 6:00 – 7:30pm at RHS Football,Stadium
-August 23rd - Green vs. White Practice Scrimmage - at EMS from 5:30 - 7:00.
Opponent Date Time Location
Kirksey Aug. 30 5:30 RHS
at Oakdale Sept. 6 5:30 RHHS Stadium
Lingle Sept. 13 5:30 RHS
Woodland Sept. 20 5:30 RHS
at George Sept. 27 5:30 Springdale
at Lingle Oct. 4 5:30 RHHS Stadium
at Lincoln Oct. 11 5:30 Bentonville
Oakdale Oct. 18 5:30 RHS
at Kirksey Oct. 25 5:30 RHS
Central Nov. 1 5:30 RHS
2012 Elmwood Raider Football Schedule. - (White Team) ------------------------------------------------
Pre Season Events -
-August 18th - Elmwood Raider Football Team Introduction Night from 6:00 – 7:30pm at RHS Football,Stadium
-August 23rd - Green vs. White Practice Scrimmage - at EMS from 5:30 - 7:00.
Opponent Date Time Location
Kirksey Aug. 30 5:30 RHS
at Oakdale Sept. 6 5:30 RHHS Stadium
Bentonville Jamboree. Sept. 8 8:30-11:30. BHS
Lingle Sept. 13 5:30 RHS
RHS Jamboree Sept. 22 8:30 – 10:15 RHS
RHS Jamboree Sept. 29 8:30 – 10:15 RHS
at Lingle Oct. 4 5:30 RHHS Stadium
Bentonville Jamboree. Oct. 6. 8:30-11:30. BHS
RHS Jamboree Oct. 13. 8:30 – 10:15 RHS
Oakdale Oct. 18 5:30 RHS
RHS Jamboree Oct. 20 8:30 – 10:15 RHS
RHS Jamboree Oct. 27 8:30 – 10:15 RHS
Elmwood Raider Football - Parent Resources
2. You can stay updated on all Elmwood Raider Football events by visiting our Elmwood Raider Football Facebook page.
3. You can also stay updated by following me on Twitter at Ryanhattier.
4. We will have our Weekly Update emails in order to keep parents informed on all of our events.
5. We have a variety of Elmwood Raider Football Apparel available. The deadline for apparel orders are August 23rd.
6. We have a great tool for parents and family to use in orders to
keep track of pictures throughout the season. All parents are invited to
join our Team Flickr Page. Coach Hattier will email parents an invite.
It is free to join this site, and it offers
creative picture options such as printing pictures, making collages,
posters, calendars, etc.
