DOWNINGTOWN WEST WEST HISTORY est 2003 CHESMONT CHAMPIONS

DOWNINGTOWN WEST

WEST HISTORY (est. 2003) CHES-MONT CHAMPIONS 2008 – 2009 – 2013 – 2019 DISTRICT 1 CHAMPION 2019 10 (+) WIN SEASONS 2006 -2007 -2008 -2009 -2018 -2019 OVERALL 129 wins … 66 losses

7 COMMON QUESTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What is the primary focus of our program? How and when can parents contact the coach? How and when can parents get involved? How is this different from Youth / DMS / Frosh What is the summer schedule? What about the commitment in terms of time? What is this football commitment going to

TEAM GOALS n Have Fun n Teach Priorities Ø Family Ø Education Ø The Team n Teach Core Values Ø Selflessness Ø Personal Integrity Ø Loyalty n Outwork everyone on our schedule n Be recognized as tough, fundamentally sound, disciplined team.

TEAM CORE VALUES

ALUMNI EXAMPLES We will always Demonstrate, Embrace and Reward: q. Selflessness – Mitch Micale q. Trust – Will Howard q. Enthusiasm TJ Simmons q. Effort – Tyriq Lewis q. Toughness- Ryan Wetzel q. Pride Blue Jackets on Game Night

TEAM RULES Always do the right thing - in + out of school! n Be a leader. n No Complaining. n Be accountable to each other and be on time. n Treat people with respect. n Downingtown Athletic Code of Conduct. n Substance Abuse, Team Code & School Code n

COACHING STAFF DEFENSE OFFENSE Jim Cunningham – LB/DC q Andrew Lowe – DL q Tom Wickersham - DL q Mike Hancock – DB q Chris Edwards – DB q q FRESHMAN TEAM q Allyn Bacchus– 9 th q Dan Dougherty– 9 th q Dylan Ferron – 9 th Mike Milano - QB q Tom Kline – OL q Ken Walls- OL q Fran Mc. Laughlin– RB q - Video – Kevin Wood

STAFF PLEDGE What you can expect from your coaches? n n n Be fair and honest. Play favorites. Myths and facts. Be demanding – especially of seniors! Treat all kids fairly, NOT equally Be loyal to the team, school, and players. Always put the team first. Out work all of our opponents. Help you develop as a young man. Help you reach your goals. Be a positive mentor. Make West Football the greatest experience of your life

PARENT GUIDELINES What we expect from parents. Be understanding of our conflicted perspective

PARENT GUIDELINES Allow us to coach w/o your presence at practice n Be a parent … NOT a coach n Don’t attend team events ‘under the influence’ n Don’t hang on the fence during games n Respect the sanctity of the sidelines n Your sons can challenge for time – you cannot! n Give the staff and I the benefit of doubt. n Use the chain of command. n

Parent & Coach Communication n If you have a concern - please set up a conference. n n n Use the 24 hour rule Appropriate Coach / Parent Conferences. n Treatment of your son. n Behavior issues of your son. n Academic assistance. n How to improve your son’s ability. Inappropriate Coach / Parent Conferences. n Playing Time n Team Strategy / Stats / Position selection n Play Calling n Other students.

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS n n You must reach DHS and PIAA minimum standards to achieve athletic eligibility. n DWHS – Pass 4 / 6 n PIAA – Pass 4/6. n Monitored Weekly You can all play college football!!! NCAA Minimum Academic Standards n 2. 3 GPA n 980 SAT 9 th and 10 th Grade Count!

MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES n Advantages n Improves athleticism n Decreases possibility of overuse / over-training injury n Improves mental toughness n Improve competitiveness n Prevents ‘burnout’ (physical + mental) n Makes ‘WEST’ better (all teams benefit) n n Why kids play only one sport n Told it’s the only way to get a ‘ride’ n Club teams financially prosper n Selfish, uninformed coaches College Perspective n Lean towards multi-sport athletes n Specialized kid has already reached his peak

ATTENDANCE + BEHAVIOR n Unexcused absence. Ø Ø Ø n n 1 st – loss of job 2 nd – non participation. 3 rd – removal from team Attendance will be recorded daily. Perfect attendance is expected. n Game Week practice? Ø Ø No practice = no play Fair, but not equal n School Citizenship Counts! n Personal fouls will not be tolerated. Ø Ø Self discipline. Score board! OSS, ISS, DETENTION, HAIR-CUT, COLLEGE GAMES, NO RIDE, H-WORK, PROJECT DUE, FAMILY VACATION, OTHER CAMPS

INJURIES Report all injuries to our trainer n The trainer will decide whether or not you are able to compete n The trainer can provide advice regarding specialist n Our advice regarding your family physician. n

EQUIPMENT + LOCKER ROOM n Our equipment is the best money can buy. Ø It is protective and must be worn at all times. Ø DASD will provide the gear! Ø Lock your locker with your gear stored in it. Ø Do not store game cloth in locker room over night. n n n Keep the locker room neat and wash your gear. No cleats in the school. No horse play in the locker room. Lock up anything of personal value, or give it to coach! Shower after practice!

VARSITY PROGRAM Strength + Conditioning Program n Speed + Skills Workouts (Sundays + Mondays) n Pre - Season Parent Meeting (tonight) n Senior Parent / Coach Meeting n Mini-Camp n Shoot-Outs (DWHS + Souderton) n Summer Strength + Conditioning n 7 vs 7 Interactions n Kids Camp n

SKILLS WORKOUTS date 8 -Mar 15 -Mar 22 -Mar 29 -Mar time notes 10 - NOON Sunday STAFF RETREAT 10 - NOON Sunday 5 -Apr 12 -Apr 20 -Apr 27 -Apr 4 -May 11 -May 10 - noon EASTER 6 to 8 Sunday Monday

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CAMP SCHEDULE All players must have gym shoes everyday. n n n Heat Week Ø Arrive by 2 PM [weight room…film room…practice] Ø End at 7 PM 1 st Week Camp (2 - a – days) Ø Arrive @ 7 AM Ø Practice twice per day Ø Pack a great lunch – NO ONE LEAVES Ø Depart @ 4: 30 Ø Scrimmage HOME vs. Emmaus @ 10 AM 2 nd Week Ø Game week! Garnet Valley @ HOME on Saturday @ 7 PM Ø Teacher in-service days

PRACTICE + MEETING POLICY n Practice will never be cancelled for weather. n Always have footwear for inside, turf or grass n Never be late or miss practice. n Schedule appointments around meetings and practice. n Communicate all attendance issues to your coach. The board! n Practice is for players – NOT parents n Meetings n Be on time. n Be prepared. n Tuesday after practice n Wednesday after practice n Saturday AM

INITIATION q Our annual initiation ritual 1. Weight room 2. Speed training 3. Mini-camp 4. Summer weights and 7 vs 7 tourneys 5. SHIPP q If you ever feel threatened / unsafe 1. report q If you ever see someone threatened / unsafe

2020 SCHEDULE n n n EMMAUS scrim. GARNET VALLEY HAVERFORD PERK VALLEY PENN WOOD WC EAST KENNETT COATESVILLE SHANAHAN D-TOWN EAST AVON GROVE Home? away home home away Sat. Aug 22 10 AM Friday Aug 28 7 PM Friday Sep 4 7 PM Friday. Sep 11 7 PM Thurs. Sep 17 7 PM Friday Sep 25 7 PM Friday Oct 2 7 PM Friday Oct 9 7 PM Friday Oct 16 7 PM Friday Oct 23 7 PM Friday Oct 30 7 PM

GAME DAY EXPECTATIONS n n n n n Be In School on Time Ø Wear your game jerseys. Ø Get to school on time for 1 st period. Eat a great lunch. Team shoes and team socks. Every player wears his helmet on sidelines. Avoid conversation on the fence! Whether on / off the field, be a part of the game. Respect the game and respect your opponent. Play with class. Think before you act. Homecoming Game Senior Night

HOW TO GET RECRUITED Be the best student you can be n Outwork everybody n Develop your skills n Quality play on film, NOT inflated stats n Be proactive, NOT reactive n Be seen (attend one day camps) n Laurens 1 st and Goal: www. laurensfirstandgoal. org n Visit during summer months (brick + mortar tour) n Getting mail is not getting recruited! n Ø Collegiate Sports Data Ø National Preps Ø Keystone Recruits (new)

CONTACT INFORMATION n Email: mmilano@dasd. org n Phone: 610 -269 -4400 x 7574 THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO! GO WEST!