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2015 SAN MARCOS

RATTLERS

“EVERYDAY IFIGHT”

PARENT MEETING


PARENT MEETING ITINERARY

8/15/15

1. Athletic Program 2015 motto “EVERYDAY IFIGHT”

“Everyday IFight” is our motto for the 2015 season chosen by you while battling Boot Camp. It is time we play the best football of our career.

We have challenged you in the off-season to commit each day to developing a positive outlook on the day and life. Each morning when your

feet hit the ground you have a choice to make. Is today going to be a “Great Day to be a Rattler” or are you going to make excuses for your

short comings. “Everyday iFight” speaks to this daily decision making process. To be great you must put in work on a daily basis to develop

your athletic skill set along with your confidence level.

2. The Rattler Way

i. We care about how we work

ii. Effort is everything

iii. Competition Breeds Success

iv. Win Forever

3. Coaches Introductions

4. Rattler Nation Information Sheet

5. Chain of Command - Soto

6. Athletic Code of Conduct - Soto

a. Drug policy – 1 year out of competition

b. Stealing – 1st = 45day out of competition, 2nd out of SMCISD athletics

c. Alcohol – 1st = 45 days out, 2nd = 90 days out, 3rd = out of SMCISD athletics

d. Social networking – parents need to monitor diligently, administration will discipline

e. Letter Jackets – completed varsity season, consistent contributor, eligible

f. Appearance – trimmed neat hair, groomed facial hair, dress code

7. Philosophy in Football and Education - Webb

8. Philosophy of Athletics in San Marcos - Rodriguez

9. Main Things - Sierra

10. Expectations - Soto

11. Establishing Depth Charts - Robledo

12. Plan to keep Player’s Eligible - Yock

13. 12th Man Factor – Soto

14. Injury/Insurance Procedures - Doc

15. Recruiting – Rodriguez

16. Booster Club – Rita DeLa Rosa


Make no mistake; I always want to win, but I never fight with an opponent. My fight is within

me—it is the struggle to be the best I can be at whatever I do. John Wooden

RATTLER NATION FOOTBALL INFORMATION SHEET

Athletic Website: www.rattlernationathletics.com - Sign up for Alerts!

Saturday - August 15th Practice 7:15 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday - August 15th

Parent/Player Mtg 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. (Mandatory for ALL high school players)

PICTURE DAY - Time 1:00 PM - Families are welcomed and encouraged

to take photos with their player

Tuesday - August 18th Football Booster Club Meeting - Please come out and join the club. Be a part of

the team that supports rattler football. SAC Meeting Room @ 6 PM

Monday - August 17th - Thursday, August 20th Upper Classmen workouts - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Freshman workouts - 4:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday - August 21st Scrimmage vs SA Holmes - Rattler Stadium (7 AM / 8 AM / 9 AM) Saturday - August 22nd 5:00 P.M. - Rattler Booster Club Kick-Off Bar-B-Que

6:15 P.M. - Kickoff Pep Rally!

Monday - August 24th FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! **Hustle to Athletic Period.

Freshman Athletic Full Pads 2nd Block

Var/JV be on Practice Field by 7:15 A.M.

Freshman/JV/Var After school practice till 6:00 P.M.

Thursday - August 27th J.V. vs East Central at East Central HS 5:00 PM (White) 6:30 PM (Purple)

9th vs. East Central at HOME 5:00 PM (White) 6:30 PM (Purple)

Friday - August 28th Season Begins vs. East Central High at 7:30 P.M.

@ Rattler Stadium - San Marcos High School

GET YOUR FB PROGRAM AD at PICTURE DAY

PLEASE JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB AND VOLUNTEER FOR CONCESSION STAND DUTY!


DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME

VARSITY

Fri 8/21/2015

Holmes

HOME

8:00 AM

Fri 8/28/2015

East Central (Senior FB Parent Night) HOME

7:30 PM

Fri 9/4/2015

Victoria East

AWAY

7:30 PM

Fri 9/11/2015

Open Fri 9/18/2015

*Seguin

AWAY

7:30 PM

Fri 9/25/2015

*San Antonio Memorial (Lil Rattler/JH Night) HOME

7:30 PM

Fri 10/2/2015

*Alamo Heights

AWAY

7:30 PM

Fri 10/9/2015

*Floresville (SMCISD Athlete Night)

HOME

7:30 PM

Fri 10/16/2015

*Kerrville Tivy

AWAY

7:30 PM

Fri 10/23/2015

*San Antonio Kennedy (Homecoming) HOME

7:30 PM

Fri 10/30/2015

*Boerne Champion

AWAY

7:30 PM

Fri 11/6/2015

*Lockhart (Senior Walk)

HOME

7:30 PM

JUNIOR VARSITY

WHITE PURPLE

Fri. 8/21/2015

Holmes

HOME 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

Thurs 8/27/2015

East Central

AWAY 5:00 PM 6:30 PM

Thurs 9/3/2015

Victoria East

HOME

5:30 PM

9/3/2015

New Braunfels HS

AWAY 5:00 PM

Thurs 9/10/2015

Open Thurs 9/17/2015

*Seguin

AWAY

5:00 PM

9/17/2015

Somerset HS

HOME 5:30 PM

Thurs 9/24/2015

*San Antonio Memorial

AWAY

5:30 PM

Thurs 10/1/2015

*Alamo Heights

HOME

5:30 PM

10/1/2015

Central Catholic

HOME TBA

Thurs 10/8/2015

*Floresville

AWAY 7:00 PM

10/8/2015

Cibolo Steele HS

AWAY 5:00 PM

Thurs 10/15/2015

*Kerrville Tivy

HOME 5:00 PM 6:30 PM

Thurs 10/22/2015

*San Antonio Kennedy

AWAY

5:30 PM

Thurs 10/29/2015

*Boerne Champion

HOME

5:30 PM

10/29/2015

Somerset HS (J.V. Field)

HOME 5:30 PM

Thurs 11/5/2015

*Lockhart

AWAY

5:30 PM

FRESHMEN (PURPLE & WHITE)

WHITE PURPLE

Fri. 8/21/2015

Holmes

HOME 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

Thurs 8/27/2015

East Central


Thurs 9/3/2015

Victoria East


Thurs 9/10/2015

Open Thurs 9/17/2015

*Seguin


Thurs 9/24/2015

*San Antonio Memorial

HOME

5:00 PM

Thurs 9/24/2015

Navarro

HOME 6:30 PM Thurs 10/1/2015

*Alamo Heights


Thurs 10/8/2015

*Floresville


Thurs 10/15/2015

*Kerrville Tivy


Thurs 10/22/2015

*San Antonio Kenedy


Thurs 10/29/2015

*Boerne Champion


Thurs 11/5/2015

*Lockhart

HOME

5:30 PM


CHAIN OF COMMAND:

Your Athlete’s Coach (Player contact)

↓

Your Athlete’s Coach (Parent after player contact)

↓ Head Coach

(Specific sport)

↓ Athletic Coordinator

(Bryan Webb, Michelle Moreno, David Norris)

↓ Athletic Director

(Mark Soto, Bruce Webb)

↓ Principal

(Michelle Darling)


SAN MARCOS’ PHILOSOPHY OF FOOTBALL

IN EDUCATION

It is our contention that football and other interscholastic sports should be an integral

part of the school curriculum; they are not an end into themselves. They must be inherently

educational and conform to the goals, values, and stated purposes of the school district.

As coaches we must concern ourselves with stimulating each athlete so that he will

want to secure the finest education possible. We must demand a commitment to

excellence and to winning, not only in football, but also to every endeavor in life, which they

consider worthwhile and meaningful. They must learn that dedication, sacrifice and hard

work are necessary ingredients in performing any task that will lead to the attainment of a

valued goal or a life objective.

The athlete in our program is in a favorable and unique position. He is a part of a

team and must learn to work and function effectively and cohesively with a wide variety of

personalities. Lasting and treasured friendships will be nurtured and developed. He will also

represent our school district in a very visible role and we will encourage him to conduct

himself with character, poise, integrity, honesty and humility.

In our relationships with student athletes we will always be aware of the tremendous

influence our position projects, for good or bad. Parents entrust their dearest possession to

our charge. We teach by example. It is our goal and desire that the young men who have

participated under our leadership are finer and more decent persons for having done so.

We will never place the value of a win above that of instilling the highest desirable ideals

and character traits in our student athletes.

Our total football program is built around the following objectives:

1. Contribute to the development and well-rounded maturity in the student athlete.

2. Train the student athlete for leadership.

3. Encourage the student athlete to achieve academic success.

4. Make the student athlete concerned and aware of the importance of his self-

discipline and commitment in all areas of his life.

5. Develop, refine, and teach ethical values.

6. Teach the practice of excellence in competition.

7. Encourage the student athlete to be concerned about his attitude in the overall

education process.


PHILOSOPHY OF ATHLETICS

AT SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL Play with Class

1. Class is respect for others. It is a deep and genuine respect for every

human being regardless of his status in life.

2. Class is having manners---always saying thank you and please---

complimenting people for any and every task that was well done.

3. Class is treating every other person as you would want them to treat

you.

4. Class never makes excuses for one’s shortcomings, but it always helps

the other person to bounce back from their mistakes.

5. Class never brags or boasts about one’s accomplishments and it never

tears down or diminishes the achievements of another person.

6. Class is sportsmanship, playing a good clean hard-nosed game within

the spirit of the rules.

7. Class is seen in your appearance. High School athletes who present a

neat, clean-cut image bring respect to themselves, their team, their

school, and their community.

Play with Total Effort

1. Total effort is this approach-- “I will do my best this play.”

2. Total effort means that you -- “spend every penny.”

3. Total effort is seen in athletes who “go the extra mile.”

4. Total effort does not just happen; you must make it happen in every

practice and every game.

5. When you play with total effort you “multiply yourself.”

6. When you play with total effort you don’t have to worry about winning,

because you are a winner.

“Rattler Pride stands for

Class and Total Effort.”


THE MAIN THINGS

EACH DAY WE MUST BUILD OUR TEAM IN

THESE AREAS:

CHARACTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL

TEAMWORK

FUNDAMENTALS

EXECUTION

PHYSICAL CONDITION - THE HABIT OF TOTAL

EFFORT

THESE ARE THE INGREDIANTS OF GREATNESS, THEY ARE

NOT INHERENT TRAITS. RATHER, THEY ARE QUALITIES THAT

MUST BE ENCOURAGED AND CULTIVATED.

THERE MUST BE A COMMITTMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN

EACH OF THESE FIVE AREAS.


EXPECTATIONS

We expect you to do something worthwhile with your life.

We expect you to have "great expectations." Anticipate having a great day, a great

practice, a great season, a great life!

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

We expect the following things:

1. To get an education.

2. Pass every class.

3. To hustle 100% at all times.

4. To give unselfish love towards your teammates and to respect them. Before you can love

and respect somebody else, you must love and respect yourself.

5. Practice to the best of your ability.

6. To be totally honest in all your dealings.

7. To be extremely loyal to your school, administration, teammates, coaches, families and

friends.

8. To play to the maximum of your potential at all times, practice and games. This includes

sprints.

9. To be prompt for all meetings and practices.

10. Never take an opportunity to criticize and never pass up one to praise.

11. To be a part of something great.

12. To be a winner.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR COACHES

You can expect the following things:

1. To be loyal to you in all areas.

2. To be totally honest.

3. To provide the leadership and training necessary to achieve our goals.

4. To work you harder than you have ever worked before.

5. To assist you in any way possible now and after you graduate.

6. To treat you as a man and to love and respect you.

7. To make all decisions predicated on what is best for the team and then what is best for

the individual.

8. To do everything within our power to improve our facilities and make this the best place in

Texas to go to school and play football.

9. To help you mature and grow as a man.

10. To help you reach your goals.


Establishing our

Depth Chart (student-athlete must be present in any parent conference discussing playing time)

1. Knowledge of Assignment

2. Hustle and Effort

3. Hitting and Mental Toughness

4. Contribution to the Team.

5. Talent

The Bottom Line is the Trust

and Confidence you have

created in your coaches

determines how much you

play.


RATTLER FOOTBALL

POSITION COACH’S PLAN TO KEEP PLAYERS ELIGIBLE

I. Prioritize your players. a. Identify “High Risk” players b. Identify possible player “Tutors”

II. Review players’ class schedule a. Develop a relationship with your position players’ teachers and counselors. b. Subjects – Identify any overload problems.

III. Visit teachers of high risk players in your position group. a. Make contact with teachers by the second week of school. b. Communicate to teachers that we are interested in the effort and conduct of our

players.

IV. Ensure that players are communicating with teachers by weekly grade checks.

V. Conference with your position players and review with them the “Athlete’s Guide for Academic Success.” (Academic Focus Card Info)

VI. WE WILL CHECK GRADES FROM TEACHER ACCESS CENTER ON WEEKENDS DURING SEASON AND CALL HOME FOR ANYONE THAT IS UNDER A 75%

VII. SUNDAY PRINT OUT GRADES 75% AND UNDER FOR ATHLETES TO VISIT WITH THEIR TEACHERS AND GET SIGNATURE


THE 12TH MAN FACTOR

It takes a village to cultivate a successful team. We have some of the hardest working student-athletes in the state of Texas. They have exercised ferociously in the off season and summer. Our coaches work extremely hard to help our kids become successful. They have been instructed in the latest techniques, motivation and positive philosophies to further their professional education. Administration has helped in creating one of the finest places to participate in athletics in the nation. We have improved our field situation, locker rooms, equipment and will soon begin upgrading weight room equipment. Our parents in the booster club have been feverishly raising money for our needs and supporting us with summer hot dog roasts and program Ad sales. Together this village will cultivate a successful team in time. If we all work in unison we can facilitate this resurrection. We will not create a winning culture if we are not in unison with all decisions. We teach our athletes to put the good of “the team” first. This is hard for a teen to learn but is very beneficial to an adult raising a family, serving in the business world or playing on a team. It is this team value that will help us resurrect our team. Our fans are our 12th man that will multiply our abilities on the field. How many times have you seen a positive encouraging crowd make a difference in a game? We need the support of our friends, family and fans to help multiply our abilities on the playing fields.

The 12th Man Factor 1. Support all Team Decisions 2. Do not criticize other athletes, coaches, or administration at home or on social media 3. Attend games and encourage our athletes, coaches, officials and opponents in a Positive manner 4. Show your support by joining the booster club 5. Game Day – COME EARLY, BE LOUD, AND HELP MULITPLY OUR ATHLETES ABILITIES!


Emergency/Insurance Procedures

Emergency Situation

Trainer/Coach will assess situation and contact EMS when needed

Trainer/Coach will always travel with any student-athlete to hospital unless parent is in attendance

Trainer/Coach will contact emergency contact number as soon as situation is under control

Trainer/Coach will check in with parent via phone/visit to hospital after transport

Important – have doctor write training room orders for participation or rehab after every visit

With Primary Insurance

Report injury to a staff athletic trainer

Staff athletic trainer will contact parent and refer athlete to physician or ER

Present primary insurance to provider

Inform provider that you will also be filing a secondary policy that the school has.

Come by the training room within 10 days to fill out secondary insurance.

Submit secondary policy form with an itemized bill from each provider.

Secondary insurance company will pay remaining balance, if a portion is paid, remaining balance will

be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

Without Primary Insurance

• Report injury to a staff athletic trainer

• Staff athletic trainer will contact parent and refer athlete to physician or ER

• Pick up insurance form from athletic training staff the day of injury or before you see a physician

• Inform provider that you will also be filing an insurance policy that the school has.

• Submit policy form with an itemized bill from each provider to the insurance company.

• Insurance company will pay UC charges and any portion that is unpaid will be the responsibility of

the parent/guardian.


KNOW THE RECRUITING PROCESS

IT’S A PROCESS

DIFFERENCE IN DIV. I DIV. II DIV III NAIA

PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL

FOCUS ON WHERE THE OPPORTUNITY IS FOR YOUR CHILD.

THE COACHES DO NOT GIVE/EARN YOUR CHILD THE SCHOLARSHIP

RECRUITING TIMELINE CHECKLIST FRESHMAN YEAR Make sure you are taking CORE courses Meet with High School Counselor (about Eligibility Requirements) SOPHOMORE YEAR Consider what you would like to study in college (major) Research some schools of interests Consider taking PSAT or Pre-ACT tests Maintain good grades JUNIOR YEAR Sign up to take standardized tests (ACT /SAT) Check with HS Counselor on your status with core requirements Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center Build your own highlights on HUDL throughout fall Take your unofficial visits to colleges of choice SENIOR YEAR Register for ACT/SAT as necessary Register with the NCAA eligibility Center as necessary Make sure colleges have HS transcripts and test scores on file Update highlight video


2015 SAT TEST DATES

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