Irish Youth Football Parent Meeting

July 28 , 2011

* TRADITION *TEAMWORK *COMMUNITY

Meeting Agenda

Welcome and Introductions Overview of the program Operating philosophy and mission Mini-Camp Combine Week Practice and Games Officials and safety – John Huot Rules and Regulations Referees Equipment Key dates Questions

Ken VanOverbeke Rosemount resident since 2001 RAAA coach since 2001 Coached in this league for 5 seasons, 3 sons

have played in the program. RHS football coach since 2001

IYF President

Don Sandoz

Program Director (3-6)

Ken VanOverbeke

Program Director (7&8)Greg Nelson

Treasurer Mick Burkhard

Coaches Coaches

HS Coach- Jeff Erdmann

Director of Player DevelopmentLee Monson

Director Equipment Mgt

Steve Bogadalek

Game/Ref Cor. John Huot

* TRADITION *TEAMWORK *INTEGRITY

Irish Youth Football Board Structure

Program Overview Irish Youth Football is comprised of two programs

3/4 (Junior Division)& 5/6 (Senior Division) Grade In House League Teams compete against other teams within the

program At the end of the day we are all playing for the

same community Goal is to provide your family and your son with a

great experience by teaching them the game and a love for the sport.

IYF supports our 7-8 grade ERAVE program.

IYF - Operating Philosophy The philosophy of this program is based on player development and competition

We want our kids to love to play football Work hard Teamwork Be prepared Be good sports Be good winners Be good losers Be competitive

Remember- when the season is over, we are all on the sameTeam, Rosemount. Your conduct as parents is very important, remember the kids see and hear

what you do and say!! STAY POSITIVE

IYF - Operating Philosophy

Youth Football 3-6 Grade

7th/8th Grade SSYFL Teams

High School Football Grades 9-12

Bigger, Faster, Stronger Program

IYF - Operating Philosophy What are coaches responsible for?

Yourself Your players Your parents Your Attitude

What are parents responsible for? Be the example for your kids Supporting the kids Getting kids to practices and games on time Working with and supporting your coaches Helping with game prep (Fields, chains, etc…).

Irish Youth FootballMini-Camp - This Sunday

Purpose July 31st. Allows valuable training for our kids and

coaches before the evaluations. Run by the High School Coaches and Players

All volunteer time – No fees Introduction to tackle football for our new kids Development for all of our kids Please show up at least 20 minutes before your time slot Bring water

Irish Youth FootballCombine – Monday and Tuesday

Purpose Chance to evaluate each player to facilitate equal distribution of

players. We measure: Speed

4 Drills Contact Day’s: Monday and Tuesday, August 1st and 2nd

4-5 Stations (blocking, tackling, stance, catching and throwing)

Draft night, Wednesday and Thursday, August 3rd and 4th Should be contacted by your coach Thurs/ Friday

IYF Practice Recommendations

Plan ahead – Time is limited! 4 activities per week

Includes Game Nights 2 hrs. during Summer 1.5 hrs. after school starts

Have a Purpose – Keep it Simple Involve your parents - Communicate Be consistent – Repetition is good Keep control of practice

Irish Youth FootballOther Recommendations

Attend the parent meeting at the first practice

Volunteer to be a team manager Always bring water for your child Be early for activities Stay and watch practice Support your son and his coaches

Key Rules and Field Space Key Rules:

Playing Time Start on offense or defense, one special team Ball Carry Rule Weight Limits- safety

Field Space: New this season- we will use Shannon Park at the start of

the season. After the combine- we will not use the HS fields. Parking

Referees- John Huot Two Referees per game- 3rd/4th

Three Referees per game- 5th/6thDrew Storley is our HS Ref Coordinator

John Huot is our IYF Coordinator High School Varsity Players Please treat them with respect

No tolerance for the mistreatment of officials These are our players and our sons

Referees and Safety John Huot – reffing coordinator and EMT Overview of officiating in RAAA

Equipment - Jon Thissen We purchase all of our gear from Metro Athletic

Supply http: metroathletic.com

Mike Kern – RAAA manages our helmet inventory. We track our helmets and they are reconditioned on a

cycle basis every year. The cost is between $2,000-$3000 every year.

We are buying new equipment every year New Chin straps last year

Equipment – Pants (reminder)

Parents will purchase pants this year. We will order/ sell at equipment handouts / On

line sales at rosemountfootball.com All in one pants – no need to remove pads This will save us close to 50 hours of

volunteer time every year, as well as storage space

All white pants

Key Dates - Review

Mini-Camp @ RHS July 31st

Evaluation week and Draft @ RHS August 1st and 2nd Evals; August 3rd and 4th

Draft nights.

Practices Begin @ Shannon Park August 7th or 8th

Pictures August 15-17

Key Dates

Irish Varsity/Youth Scrimmage August 24th- Irish Stadium

Irish Youth Football Night (Irish vs. Burnsville) September 9th

IYF Games Begin Week of August 22nd- tentative Superbowl and Bowl Saturday is October 1st.

Questions

Questions about the program. Visit rosemountfootball.com for more details.