LIGHTNING FOOTBALL 2019 PARENT MEETING August 12 2019

LIGHTNING FOOTBALL 2019 PARENT MEETING August 12, 2019

Day By Day “And Day by Day We get better and better, We can’t be beat, We won’t be beat. ” ”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit. ” - Aristotle

Purpose Program Purpose vs Program Goals Player Safety Message Philosophy and Policies Lettering Policy Dress Requirements Chemical Free Information Practice Calendar/Schedule Game Schedules Fundraiser Ways to Get Involved Eastview Touchdown Club Information/Victory Circle Questions and Answers

Purpose vs Goals We have many GOALS Practice Goals Game Goals Offensive Goals Defensive Goals Special Teams Goals Our GOAL is to win in all that we do

Lightning Football – Our Purpose • It cannot be about winning. Only 1 team wins a championship each season. • It cannot be about playing at the next level Men High School Participants NCAA Participants Overall % HS to NCAA Division I II III Baseball 488, 815 34, 554 7. 1% 2. 2% 2. 8% Basketball 546, 428 18, 684 3. 4% 1. 0% 1. 4% Cross Country 257, 691 14, 412 5. 6% 1. 9% 1. 4% 2. 3% 1, 083, 308 73, 660 6. 8% 2. 6% 1. 8% 2. 4% Golf 146, 677 8, 676 5. 9% 2. 0% 1. 7% 2. 2% Ice Hockey 35, 155 4, 102 11. 7% 4. 6% 0. 5% 6. 5% Lacrosse 109, 522 13, 446 12. 3% 2. 9% 2. 3% 7. 1% Soccer 440, 322 24, 803 5. 6% 1. 3% 1. 5% 2. 8% Swimming 133, 470 9, 455 7. 1% 2. 8% 1. 1% 3. 2% Tennis 157, 201 8, 092 5. 1% 1. 7% 1. 1% 2. 4% Track & Field 591, 133 28, 334 4. 8% 1. 9% 1. 2% 1. 7% Volleyball 55, 417 1, 899 3. 4% 0. 7% 0. 8% 1. 9% Water Polo 21, 857 1, 014 4. 6% 2. 6% 0. 7% 1. 3% Wrestling 250, 653 7, 075 2. 8% 1. 0% 0. 8% 1. 0% Football

PURPOSE Our Program PURPOSE is different than our GOALS Our purpose is to use the sport of football to help educate these young people and to help them to grow as students, as individuals, as teammates, as citizens. My purpose is to facilitate, maintain, and promote a culture in which student-athletes consistently demonstrate the qualities of great teammates.

Coaching Staff 20 Coaches on Staff (2 are Part –time) 16 Full time Teachers in the district Of these 16 – 14 are full time at EVHS 4 Private Sector Employees 1 Parole Officer 1 Lawyer 3 Business Employess Two of these 4 are EV graduates and former players Other head coaches

Player Safety i. Helmets and Concussions ii. Helmets reconditioned and tested every other year iii. All coaches required by law to undergo concussion training iv. Helmet expert will check all helmets(8/16/19)

Player Safety Heat Index Water Breaks Severe Weather (Shoes) Bad Weather (Shoes) Injuries, visits to the doctor, etc…

UNDERSTAND THIS MESSAGE THE TEAM COMES FIRST. Every decision that is made will be based on the good of the team rather than on the wishes of individuals. EXPECTATIONS ARE UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. There is no room for any behavior that draws attention to the individual.

Practice is important. Every day your child will learn something. Each week of the season we play a different opponent that will do different things on offense, defense, and special teams than the opponent the prior week.

Lettering Policy More than a game Emphasize what is important (not just football) Academics, chemically free, strength room dedication, program and community service, team success, on-field contribution Minimum expectations for section champions Included in packet

Lightning Football Dress Requirements Document in Packet Black is a good color to wear/purchase We want to look like a team 10 th – 12 th UNIFORM CARE: Please DO NOT WASH your son’s uniform. After each game they will be collected and washed by the coaching staff.

Chemical Commitment Goals: Each individual takes personal responsibility for upholding their commitment Maintain the integrity of the Leadership League Grow the Group Promote Team Unity Prescription Drugs

Leadership Council 4 Seniors, 4 Juniors Applications deadline Friday, Aug 16 Election during 2 -a-days

Beyond Grit Thursday, August 15 Thursday, August 22 Thursday, September 19 10: 00 – 10: 45 am 1: 00 – 1: 45 pm Dinner 6: 30 pm Presentation 7: 15 – 8: 00 pm Thursday, October 3 Dinner 6: 30 pm Presentation 7: 15 – 8: 00 pm

CONCERNS? Playing Time is NOT equal at any level Practice participation Check with his level coach Stories, impressions might be different

District Participation Fee Provides 12 Coaches Most of our Transportation at all levels Game Workers Helmet Reconditioning Gate Receipts? ?

FUNDRAISING PHILOSOPHY Equitable fundraising opportunities $0 out of pocket cost (excluding district participation fee) Provide value added opportunities for all participants

Fundraising Average cost per player per year is $500 - $650 We ask each player to contribute $300 + email addresses for our Snap Fundraiser We encourage players to earn back this $300 Flower Sale – Completed in April/May Lightning Card - Next Wednesday (8/21) Snap Fundraiser – 3 rd Year of operation

EV Football Equipment and Resource Contribution $100 • • • 100% Goes to ELTC (Touchdown Club) to Help Fund the Following Additional Coaches 9 th Grade, 10 th Grade JV, & Varsity Yearly Equipment: Footballs, Practice Pants, Helmets, Shoulder Pads, Helmet Hardware, Pad Sets, practice jerseys, game pants, belts, chin straps, dummies Additonal Transportation for Playoffs PAK Parties End of Season Parties Senior Gift Booster Activities (Homecoming, Parent’s Night) Hudl

Other Income Sources Eastview Card Fundraiser (Handout) Wednesday, August 21, 2019 5: 30 pm – 8: 00 pm Plan: 100% Equal Players will pre-purchase 10 cards ($200) on Wednesday, August 21 Opportunity to sell on organized Blitz Night Return to EVHS Commons

Other Income Sources Snap Fundraiser – online email campaign 20 legitimate email addresses “Target” people outside the scope of the Lightning Card Fundraiser Collection will be Thursday, August 15 Concession Stand

Upcoming Dates (Website) Monday, August 12 Parent Only Meeting In PAC at 7: 00 pm Final Equipment Contribution Collection Tuesday, August 13 Pictures – Start in Stadium at 12: 15 pm Wednesday, August 14 Football Women’s Social Buffalo Wild Wings Thursday, August 15 Grit Presentation (All Grades) Email collection • Wed, August 21 Lightning Card Fundraiser 5: 30 pm (All Grades) • Friday, August 23 9 th Scrimmage at Minnetonka Kick Off Bash Saturday, August 25 Scrimmages 10 th – 12 th @ Minnetonka @ 9: 00 am • •

Game Schedules All Current schedules can be found in packet Lower level schedules are subject to change. Please stay connected through the eastviewfootball. org and email from our boosters Our plan is to play Varsity, JV, 10 th Grade, and 9 th Grade eastviewfootball. org eastviewfootball. com

Pictures/Concussion Test Tuesday, August 13 (Stadium) Game attire – no pads in pants Coaches 12: 15 Frosh: 12: 30 Varsity: 12: 45 All Players at 1: 15 pm on Truck Seniors: 1: 00 Program cover and poster Individuals before or after team picture

Fundraiser Wednesday, August 21 5: 30 pm – 8: 00 pm Groups of 4 with parent driver

Kick- Off Bash Friday, August 23 rd EVHS Stadium 3 rd – 8 th Grade Scrimmages

Tackle Cancer Game September 6, 2019 vs Burnsville Partnership with Apple Valley Program to raise money for Randy Shaver’s Tackle Cancer Research and Community Fund Tackle Cancer T-Shirts Player Dodge Ball Tournament on Thursday, September 5 at EVHS EV/AV vs EV/AV Charge to get in – no change #1 High School Fundraising Game in MN

Senior Parent Night Friday , October 11 vs Eagan Pre-game introductions Post game PAK party with players

HUDL Email communication with players at all levels Game Film viewing

REMIND Text messaging system Varsity – Coach Wagner 10 th Grade – Coach Habeck 9 th Grade – Coach Beach A family can choose to be on more than one.

9 th Grade Parents Work concession stand at a home varsity game Work Spirit Booth at a home varsity game Driver at August Fundraiser Help serve food at PAK party after a game Help during the kick off bash Volunteer for a leadership position on the booster club

10 th Grade Parents Work concession stand at a home varsity game Work Spirit Booth at a home varsity game Driver at August Fundraiser Help serve food at PAK party after a game Help during the kick off bash Volunteer for a leadership position on the booster club

11 th Grade Parents Driver at August Fundraiser Help serve food at PAK party after a game Help set up at the end of year banquet Help with the senior parent night (set up) Help during the kick off bash Volunteer for a leadership position on the booster club

12 th Grade Parents Driver at August Fundraiser Help serve food at PAK party after a game Help at the kick off bash Help celebrate homecoming

Navigating Social Media Eastviewfootball. com Eastviewfootball. org Twitter @EV_Football Text Athletes get on “Remind”

ELTC NEEDS Concessions Co-Chair Concessions Money Counter Co-Chair Treasurer Chair for Senior Night Anyone Interested in helping videographer Jared Rose

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB Purpose – Provide support (especially financial support) to all of Eastview High School’s football teams and to their coaching staffs to enable our teams to be competitive while providing a high quality, positive football experience for our Eastview football players, parents, fans, school and community. Bottom Line Whatever we can do to make Eastview football a great life-experience for everyone involved.

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB All Player’s Parents are Members of the Club! -No ELTC membership fee The Eastview Lightning Touchdown Club ("ELTC") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to promote Lightning Football Non-profit; accept donations tax deductible Meetings are 1 st Monday of Month at 7 pm

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB ELTC Board President: Jim Lombardi Vice President: Michael Stewart Treasurer: Kevin Epperson Secretary: Kelly Buesgens EVAA Football Liaison: Ben Bauer Class of ‘ 20 Liaison: Chris Miller Class of ‘ 21 Liaison: Amy Rabon Class of ‘ 22 Liaison: Shannon Frost Class of ‘ 23 Liaison: Angie Formaneck

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB ELTC Functions by Committees Currently 23 Committees run by Chairs Many activities require additional volunteers We need parents at both the Committee Chair level as well as the individual event volunteer level. New class-focused approach to recruiting volunteers and Committee Chairs.

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB New Ideas & Events this Year TCO Music Skolstice Goal: Lessen or eliminate the need for players to sell stuff Pre-Game Tailgates Thursday, August 29 th Home Opener vs. Minnetonka Friday, September 27 th Homecoming vs. LV North Team Entrance Run Through Banner

9’ x 12’ Entrance Banner

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING TOUCHDOWN CLUB Here’s to a terrific 2019 season. There’s 16 days, 23 hours & ? minutes Opening Game Kick-Off GO LIGHTNING! until