2020 Celtic Football FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING Agenda Introduction

2020 Celtic Football FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING

Agenda • Introduction • Calendar • Philosophy • Expectations • Communication/Meetings • Booster Group • Transition from Middle School to 9 th Grade • Questions

Introduction-Coaches • Bob Gecewich • Dave Grant • Zipp Duncan • Marcus Lingrell • Andre Cousin • Tyler Gillum • Greg Sestili • John Ferguson • Nick Bush

Introduction-Program Past and Present • Where we were (2004 -2014) • • • Division 3, 2, 1, 2 Numbers= ~70 s (2/3 teams) Record= 4. 6 win avg. Playoffs=2/10 years… 0/2 League Titles=1/10 years • Where we are (2015 -Present) • • • Division 1 Numbers= ~100 (3 teams) Record=7. 4 win avg Playoffs=3/5 years… 2 wins League Titles=3/5 years

Introduction-Program Future • Where we want to be • • Top program in the state Numbers=4 teams Playoffs=In & compete every year League Titles=Compete every year • How we are going to get there • • MAX out everything we control WORK/Commitment Evaluation and Development Support

Summer Calendar Weights 8 -10 AM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday • Helmet Fitting 8 AM • May 28 th (during lifting) • Youth Camp 6 -8 PM • June 16, 17, 18 • Team Camp 8 -11 AM • July 13 -16, July 20 -23 (lift after) • 7 on 7 s • • July 16 th AT Bloom (Freshman, 6 PM) July 18 th AT Bloom (Varsity, 6 PM) July 20 th VS Big Walnut, ? ? ? , 8 -10 AM July 22 nd AT St. Henry, Noon (Varsity) • Official Practice 8 AM-12 PM • August 1, August 3 -7 (lift after) • Official Practice 3: 30 -5: 30 PM • August 10 th on (lift after) • Scrimmages • • Green and Gold? ? ? -Friday August 7 th August 8 th AT Fairmont-No Freshman August 14 th vs Walnut Ridge/PC, 6 PM August 19 th AT Hartley, 6 PM and 7 PM

VARSITY SCHEDULE • • • August 28 th-OPEN September 4 th-AT Desales September 12 th-AT Shaker Hts (1 PM) September 18 th-VS Coffman September 25 th-AT Grove City October 2 nd-VS Thomas Worthington October 9 th-AT Marysville October 16 th-VS Berlin October 23 rd-AT Olentangy October 30 th-VS Darby JV/9 th GRADE SCHEDULE (9/11 AM, can flip) • • • August 29 th-OPEN September 5 th-VS Desales September 10 th-9 th AT Watterson (6 PM) September 19 th-AT Coffman September 26 th-VS Grove City October 3 rd-AT Thomas Worthington October 10 th-VS Marysville October 17 th-AT Berlin October 24 th-VS Olentangy October 31 st-AT Darby

Philosophy-Freshman Football Team • Freshman is DEVELOPMENTAL • Playing Time • Everyone that has been to practice, knows what they are doing and can safely do so plays • Doesn’t mean equal time • We will always discuss playing time and position questions with your son if they ask • Playing “UP” • We try to keep Freshman on Freshman…keep the group together • Some players are asked to split time with JV for a few reasons (depth primarily) • Players may be asked to practice with Varsity but still play Freshman • Playing varsity as a freshman is RARE…physical and mental challenges/difference

Multiple Sport • PLAY SPORTS, COMPETE, HAVE FUN!!!! • 97% on Varsity Roster: • Lacrosse, Baseball, Track, Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, Hockey, Rugby • How do we assist? • What about specialization? • Who is pushing it? • Why? • Is there proof? WEEK 12 STARTERS

Program Standards Relentless Effort The Ball Fight/Finish

Standards-Overall-Conceptual • Relentless Pursuit & Effort (Approach) • Sport • Get to the Ball • Hustle • School • Study • Ask Questions/Seek Help • Life • Chase dreams • Do MORE than the job/responsibility • Don’t stop • The Ball (Material/Means) • Sport • Protect/Take the Ball • Take the Ball • School • GPA • Graduation • Life • The Bag • What you Value • Goals/Mission • Finish (Mindset/Resolve) • Sport • Through the line • Land on top • School • No half way • Highest quality • Life • Follow through to completion • May succeed, may fail, don’t give up • Find a way

Expectations

Weight Room Expectations We earn the opportunity to compete in the weight room!!! OUR TEAM LIFTS AS A TEAM Any extra is extra, not in place of • School Year • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3: 30 -5 PM • Summer • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 -10 AM • In Season • After practice alternating days, Saturday for Varsity • Year Round Commitment to Maximize ALL Athletes in ALL Sports

Safety Expectations • Coaches • Create the safest environment possible WHILE preparing players for games • Research and implement best practices (tackling, purposefully limited contact, controlled periods, partnering considerations, teach how to practice, etc) • Invest in appropriate equipment, professional helmet fitting, etc • Consult and keep open communication with training staff • Players • • GET PHYSICALS!!! Take care of each other in practice Take preparation seriously including the weight room, sleep, diet, instruction, etc Use technique to the best of their ability and participate in drills appropriately • Parents • GET PHYSICALS!!! • Communicate any health/safety concerns with coaches/training staff • Training Staff • Open communication with players, parents, and coaching staff

Coach Expectations • Get Better • Respect the program and everyone in it • Coach every player, every day that shows up to work hard • NEVER lessen or compromise program expectations • Take pride and responsibility for your group • Keep an honest line of communication with your group Player Expectations • Get Better • Effort, Commitment, Preparation • Do your job and compete to the best of your ability every single time • Accountability • Respect the program and everyone in it including yourself • Take responsibility for your effort and actions • Communicate

Parent Expectations • Be a Parent, not an agent or coach • Be supportive of your son and the Program • Do NOT criticize/bash student athletes in this program • Encourage good habits (sleep, diet, commitment) • Allow coaches to coach, push, challenge, and hold your son to high expectations • PERSPECTIVE • Try to enjoy these years!!! https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=z 6 FFNh. CSA 6 w

Parent of an Athlete • You won’t always agree with what we do, but support is needed • Sometimes Priorities aren’t the Same but neither are experiences • Parents • 1 -2 Kids in the program • Emphasis on those individuals • Coaches • • 100+ Kids in the program Emphasis on the program Must make decisions on what’s best for the program Must use lifting, 7 s, camp, 2 a days, practice, scrimmages, film, chalk talk, conversations, intangibles, team dynamics, team and program needs, etc to decide positions and playing time • Emotions • Your son will get emotional, may get frustrated, more times than not this is natural and good…

Communication/Meetings • We try to communicate through players, many things will be posted to Twitter (@coachgecewich) • They are almost always told the pertinent information • 1 -Son, 2 -Class Rep, 3 -Post, 4 -Email/Team Pages (rjgecew@gmail. com) • Meeting Protocol • Players • We will meet with them about nearly anything • Parents • Never approach a coach before, during, or after a practice or game • Talk to your son first • Think big picture

Communication/Meeting • If your concern has to do with health/safety LET US KNOW!!! • 24 hour rule then set up an appointment if there is an issue you find pressing enough • We will only address YOUR student athlete • WE WILL NOT DISCUSS PLAYING TIME OR SCHEME WITH YOU • “Please do not tell my son I contacted you…” • How do I address an issue I’m not supposed to know is an issue? • Meeting together allows for zero lost in translation • Only Exception. . . Health

QUESTIONS? ?

Booster Group

Volunteer • Volunteers are the LIFE BLOOD of the “behind the scenes” operations • Ability to take the player experience to the next level • Opportunities to Assist and Impact • Board Members • Committee Chairs!!! • “I’ll helpers” • Need 1 -2 Freshman Class Reps • Communication • Be the link between parents/me, reminders to families • Game Responsibilities • Friday Night-sell programs, sell 50/50 tickets* • Home Saturday Morning-Secure chain gang, clock operator, filmer

Fees and Fundraisers • District Pay to Participate-$75 • KOC Booster Fees-$100 • Major Program Fundraisers • March Madness • Ask each parent to sell 2 squares • Dublin Irish Festival • Need People to work the trailer • Green and Gold (may need a replacement? ? ) • Brings in substantial funds to the program

Where is Money Spent-Players-Regular • MEALS!!! (Donations are HUGE) • Weight Room Nutrition • Practice Equipment • Player Gear • Reward Gear, Camp/Team Issue, Fill in Uniform (destroyed pants/jerseys) • Helmet Decals • Awards Banquet • Game Film • Team Events-Swim Party (Expand) • Big emphasis from player feedback • “Special” • Der Dutchman/Bowling in past • Charters this year • 7 on 7 • Entry fees, Food • Scrimmage food for visitors • Senior Banners, Posters, Gifts

Where is Money Spent-Big Projects • Weight Room Equipment • Past 5 years outright bought or donated • Sound system, multiple sets of dumbbells, bumper plates, med balls, hex trap bars, sleds, signage, labor floor, painting walls, etc. • Replacement Jerseys • Would like to establish a 6 year cycle • New set every 2 years (home, away, alternate) • Film • Eventually need new film equipment • Wild Bill Highlights? Was donated by a sponsor last year

Where is Money Spent Coaches Other • Clinics • Trailer Insurance • Website • KOC Operations • Upfront Fundraiser costs • Fee • Accommodations • School Visits • If associated costs • QB Clinic • Coaching Gear • Polos/Shirts

QUESTIONS? ?

Transition from MS to HS

General • Communication • Basic Questions • Son, Twitter Account, Point Person • Time Commitment Change • EARLY is a significant difference • Camp Days/Official Practice-LONG, have to power through • Regular season = Games!!! • Influence • High School sports in general

Development • Want it NOW • Good…but not practical especially in a sport like football • Physical and Mental • Long term development • Perception and Comparison • Lower level success/lack there of isn’t directly correlated to Varsity/College • Bigger Pond • Middle Schools combine • Kids move in/out • Kids develop differently • S-5’ 9 125, ILB-5’ 8 155, RT/DE-5’ 10 143, TE-5’ 9 138, DB-5’ 10 140 • S-6’ 0 183, ILB-6’ 0 201, RT/DE-6’ 5 235, TE-6’ 4 188, DB-6’ 2 173

School • Academic • Eligibility • 2. 0 GPA • 5 Academic Credits (Classes and Credits are NOT the same…Counselors are going to schedule 6) • Supports • ASK Teachers • Math and Science Lab • Counselors can help guide • Differences • Freedom • Timelines • Grading

QUESTIONS? ?