Table of Contents Coaching Staff 3 Program Principles 4 Honesty and Accountability 5 5 fundamental philosophies 6 Discipline Policy 7 Attendance Policy 8 2018 Schedule 9 2018 Game Schedule 10 Parental Involvement 11 Photography Release 12 Contact information 13

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Coaching Staff

Varsity Arnie Palu Head Coach

Offensive Line James Ferrell Offensive Coordinator Rick Beall Defensive Coordinator Jake Evangelist Special Teams Coordinator Wide Receivers Seth Blackamore Quarterbacks Chris Connolly Defensive Line Chris Matteson Linebackers Mario Velasco Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs

Junior Varsity Rich Miears Head Coach

Offensive Line Michael Cooper Offensive Coordinator Thom Batchelder Defensive Coordinator Defensive Backs Mark Morse Running Backs Special Teams Coordinator John Murphy Linebackers Cody Lawson Defensive Line

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Bishop Union High School Football General principles, policies, and philosophies

If you have high expectations for yourself and others, you should be a member of this team. We have very high expectations for you. The tradition that you are being asked to uphold at Bishop Union High School is the same tradition that your predecessors have worked so hard to establish. How you choose to conduct yourself both publicly and privately will reflect on your family, your teammates, your coaches, your school, and the entire community. As a student-athlete, you must conduct yourself in accordance with team and school regulations, at all times. You have signed the BUHS Code of Conduct.

1. You are responsible for understanding and complying with all BUHS rules and regulations. Ignorance is not an excuse.

2. You are expected to represent the BUHS football program in a positive manner on campus and in the community. We are working extremely hard to maintain a first class program that the students, faculty, and community are proud of. Any deviation from this will not be tolerated.

3. You are expected to graduate and pass your classes with the best grades possible. It is your responsibility to utilize tutoring and other available resources as needed to maintain your grades and to be proactive with your grades. Coaching staff will be monitoring your grades and encouraging you to maintain your GPA. Encouragement will come in many forms!

4. You must update your cell phone number and email for you and your parents with the head coach as soon as possible to avoid any interruption in communication.

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Program based on two principles: Honesty and Accountability

Honesty- For any organization to function there has to be an understanding that whatever is said is the truth. There cannot and will not be any keeping of information that can have an effect on the team and there will absolutely be no untruths said within this team. Mistakes will be made; however, immediate notification to the head coach or a leader is expected. Accountability- Each member of this organization (players, coaches, and support staff) has a very clear and succinct job description. It is the individual’s responsibility to complete this job description to the best of their ability. Our success will be a direct result of the accountability demonstrated by the individuals in this program. 4 C’s of Accountability

1. Character-shares the core values of the team 2. Consistent- every play, every day 3. Committed- without question 4. Cohesive- “Team First” mentality

“Losers assemble in little groups and complain about the coaches and players in other little groups, but

winners assemble as a team.”

- BILL PARCELLS

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BUHS Football: 5 Fundamental Philosophies

JUDGEMENT You are a member of a TEAM. Your decisions affect others.

INTEGRITY Do the right thing when nobody's watching.

DEPENDABILITY We need Broncos who are all in! “Be a Go-To person”

COURAGE Moral Courage, have the guts to make the unpopular decision.

LOYALITY There are plenty of negative forces out there. Stay positive and defend your teammates, coaches, administrators, and school.

“On every team, there is a core group that sets the tone for everyone else. If the tone is positive, you have half the battle won. If it is negative, you are

beaten before you ever walk on the field.”

Chuck Noll

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Discipline Policy LATE TO PRACTICE OR OTHER FOOTBALL RELATED FUNCTION 1st offense: 5 Gassers after practice (self and position coach) 2nd offense: 5 Gassers after practice (whole position group joins in) 3rd offense: 5 Gassers after practice (whole team joins in) 4th offense: Removal from the team OTHER DISCIPLINARY SITUATIONS 1st offense: 10 Gassers after practice (self and position coach) 2nd offense: 10 Gassers after practice (whole position group joins in) 3rd offense: 10 Gassers after practice (whole team joins in) 4th offense: Removal from the team Examples may include improper workout attire, behavior issues on or off campus, and inappropriate or disrespectful attitude.

“There are two pains - the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. One is temporary. The other

lasts forever. You alone decide which to endure.”

Bill Curry

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Attendance Policy Our goal is to have total commitment to the team by every player involved. Absences will be characterized as either Excused or Unexcused. Each excused absence will require a make-up workout (5 gassers for each practice session and push-ups and situps for each weight room session). We will treat our practices just like we treat the classroom. Any work missed will be made-up when the student returns. The value in our attendance policy sets a standard that being at practices is very important. It also allows us to train our student-athletes for consistency in future events, i.e. college, marriage, parenthood, and career. There will be days in which it will be tempting to miss practice. There will also be days, later in life, when it will be tempting to miss class or work. We want to develop responsibility, consistency, and toughness with our attendance as a member of the Bishop Union High School football team. Never forget that being a member of the Bronco football team is a privilege, not a right. Those that do not follow this attendance policy will be evaluated and a decision to remain on the team will be made. Having Championship Expectations requires that all participants develop and maintain the highest possible skill level and physical development in order to preserve the safety and well-being of each participant during athletic competition. With this in mind, certain criteria or prerequisites can and must be established. Spring Current members of the Bronco Football team (who are not in a BUHS spring sport) are required to attend 85% (30 of 35) of weight room session leading up to spring football. Summer Attendance at summer weight room and practice sessions is required. We understand the importance of summer vacations. Please communicate with your head coach in advance if you are unable to attend a summer weight room or practice session. Fall All in-season practice sessions are mandatory. Student athletes who miss practice (excused) will be expected to make up the work they miss. (absence must be validated by Head Coach) Student athletes who miss practice (unexcused) will miss one game for each unexcused absence. _______________________________________ ________________________ Signature of Student Athlete Date ________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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Pre-Spring

• Now through May 17th • Weight Room (AM) 6 and 7, or (PM) directly after school Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Spring Football

• May 18th through June 1st o Friday May 18th. 3:30-5:30pm o Monday May 21st - Friday May 25, 3:30-5:30pm o Tuesday May 29th - Friday June 1, 3:30-5:30pm

Freshman Orientation

• Friday, June 8th, 3 pm Summer Football

• June 11th through July 6th • Weight Room (AM) 6-7 or (PM) 4-5. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday • Practice 5:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Dead Period

• July 9-20. Fall Practice

• Monday, July 23rd 12:01 AM Midnight Madness! • Tuesday July 24th , Friday August 3rd (two-a-day practices)

o We will have both AM and PM practices as allowed by CIF • Monday, July 23rd, 12:01-2 am (Helmets only) • Tuesday, July 24th, 7-9 am and 6-8 pm • Wednesday, July 25th, 6-8 pm. (Helmets and shoulder pads) • Thursday, July 26th, 7-9 am and 6-8 pm • Friday, July 27th, 6-8 pm • Saturday, July 28th, 7-9 am (Full Gear, Full contact allowed) • Monday, July 30th, 7-9 am and 6-8 pm • Tuesday, July 31st, 6-8 pm • Wednesday, August 1st, 7-9am and 6-8 pm • Thursday, August 2nd, 6-8 pm • Friday, August 3rd, 7-9am and 6-8 pm • Monday August 13th, Game week.

10 2018 Game Schedule

Friday, August 17th, vs. Ontario Christian JV 4pm, Varsity 6pm Friday, August 24th, vs. Yerington JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm Friday, August 31, BYE Friday, September 7th, vs. Rim of the World JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm Friday, September 14, vs. Whittier Christian Varsity 7pm Friday, September 21, @ Burroughs JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm Friday, September 28th, vs. Sierra JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm Friday, October 5th, @ Kern Valley JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm Friday, October 12, vs. Rosamond JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm Friday, October 19th, @ Boron JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm Friday, October 26th, vs. Cal City (homecoming) JV 4pm, Varsity 7pm

Playoffs

Friday, November 2nd, CIF round 1 Friday, November 9th, CIF round 2 Friday, November 16th, CIF Semifinals Friday, November 23rd, CIF Central Section Championship Game Friday, November 30th, CIF region playoff Game Friday Friday, December 7th, CIF State Championship Game

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Parental Involvement Please understand that Bishop Union High School Football thrives only with dedicated parental support. We offer a wide range of areas supporters can share their gifts. Please take a minute to let us know how you can help. List positions you have held in other programs, and/or any special skills you may have that may benefit our program: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Involvement is mandatory. Please circle at least three choices and put a 1, 2, 3 in order of request. Fundraising Booster Club Snack Shacks Sponsorship Program Mule Days Water Truck Mule Days RV Parking Paint Crew Golf Tournament Spaghetti Dinner/Pie Auction Lift-a-thon Team Meals Organizing Food Preparation Clean up Post Season Banquet Organization Food Preparation Decorations

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Permission to Use Photographs

2018 Football Season, games, practices and events I grant to Bishop Union high school football, the right to take photographs of me in connection with the above-identified events. I authorize Bishop Union High School Football, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that BUHS Football may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. I have read and understand the above:

_______________________________________________ Player’s Name _______________________________________________ Signature

_______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

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Contact Information Name of Participant: __________________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________ Parent’s Name(s): __________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________ Work Phone: ______________________ Dad’s Cell: __________________________________ Mom’s Cell: _________________________________ Player’s Cell: _________________________________ Parent’s e-mail: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Player’s e-mail: __________________________________________________________________ Player Information- Weight: ________ Height: _______ Shirt size: _______ Waist size: ________ Participation in other sports: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________