vision for the football program

VISION FOR THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM

This packet of information details the vision and things I have planned for

the Lancer Football Program. The Rancho Cordova area has many great

athletes and my goal is to build Cordova High School not only into a

northern California power but also into a state power. I have seen that the

last 3 years Cordova has had good seasons and I plan on building on that!

Student-athletes will be prepared to be better citizens in society. Student

athletes will be the epitome of great character, integrity, and accountability.

Coaches as well as students will hold themselves to high standards when it

comes to the classroom and on the field of competition. We will develop

students through the pursuit of excellence in every aspect of life. Building

work ethic in the classroom, in the community through service, and on the

field of play.

Pillars of Lancer Football

L. Leadership- Players will lead by example in the classroom, in the community,

and on the field.

A. Accountability- Players will hold themselves to high standards in everything

that we do.

N. No Quit Attitude- Players will use challenges as opportunities to get better.

C. Commitment- Players with growth mindsets willing to put in the work to

obtain excellence in everything they do.

E. Enthusiasm- Players have fun, work, and play with passion.

R. Relentlessness- Self-motivated players who do whatever it takes to achieve to

their goals.

LAYING A GOOD FOUNDATION

*Cordova Football Players will be held to a higher standard, they are expected to be

leaders in the classroom, hallways, and in the community. They represent the school,

football program, and the community.

Attracting Players to the Program

1. Visit the Middle Schools and speak with 8th graders about the Lancer football

program and the school.

2. Myself and other coaches should go to the middle school football games and

speak with players. Invite theses players to practices, games, and off season

lifting programs.(IF RULES ALLOW IT)

3. Put in a system of football that is fun and will attract all kinds of athletes.

4. Support other athletics by going to their games and trying to recruit them

(example basketball, track and baseball games).

5. Ask players already on the team to recruit at least 1 person they know to go out

for football.

6. Have a youth football camp.

Get Faculty Involved and Behind Program

1. Assure faculty the academics comes first. Ditching classes will not be tolerated

during the season and not during the season. Tardiness, messing around, and poor

attitude will also not be tolerated.

2. Support all teachers and administrators decisions on student athletes.

3. Ask faculty to help get involved on game day, example: clock timers, announcers,

chain-gang, game filmers, etc…

4. Have guest coach of the week.

Gain Support of Community and Parents

1. Reach out to local businesses and ask for support, example: ask for sponsorships;

give local businesses team pictures and Lancer athletic wear.

2. Have players and coaches do some community service activities a few times a

year.

3. Try to gain a radio show with local station.

4. Give parents a Handbook and go over the book.

5. Support parents decisions on their kids.

6. Build a great website and twitter, that highlights coaches bio’s, schedule, team

news, and important up and coming dates.

Tutoring Program/Individual Academic Plan

Incorporate a tutoring session twice a week for my athletes. I would try to ask other

teachers and students to come and provide help to the students who need help. I could

also provide individual students who are struggling in classes an academic plan during

the season and the offseason. Students with less than a 3.0 will be required to attend

during the season.

Create A Great Coaching Staff

Find coaches who are knowledgeable, have a passion for the game, but more importantly

care about the kids.

2021

LANCER

FOOTBALL

PARENT

HANDBOOK

MISSION STATEMENT

1. Develop student/athletes who are committed

to personal excellence and team success.

2. Provide inspirational and motivational

environment where preparation, practice and

hard work generate legitimate opportunities for

success.

3. Emphasize the importance and development

of fundamentals and techniques necessary for

positive experiences in football and in life.

4. Create a consistently exciting and

entertaining program that generates huge levels

of support, pride, and tradition for all in our

community to share.

PLAYING PHILOSOPHY

1. THERE ARE 2 LEVELS OF FOOTBALL-VARSITY and JUNIOR VARSITY

2. TOP PERFORMING FRESHMAN/SOPHO WILL START THE J.V. GAMES.

3. THE TOP PERFORMING PLAYERS IN GRADES 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th

WILL PLAY AT THE VARSITY LEVEL.

4. STARTERS AT THE TWO LEVELS WILL PLAY UNTIL A VICTORY HAS

BEEN DEEMED SECURE OR A DEFEAT IS IMMINENT.

5. TOP PLAYERS AT EACH LEVEL WILL PLAY BOTH OFFENSE AND

DEFENSE (WE WANT OUR BEST PLAYERS ON THE FIELD).

6. THEY WILL PLAY BOTH POSITIONS ONLY IF THEY CAN OUT PERFORM

ALL OTHER PLAYERS IN THOSE POSITIONS.

Communication-Parent/Guardian/Coach

Both Parenting and coaching are extremely difficulty vocations. By establishing an

understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and

provide greater benefit to our children. As parents, when your child becomes involved in

the Cordova High School football program, you have the right to understand what

expectations are placed on your child. This begins with the communication from the

coaches.

Communication You Should Expect From Your Child’s Coach

• Philosophy of the coach

• Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the players on the squad

• Locations and times of all practices and games

• Team requirements (i.e. fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning)

• Procedures should your child be injured during participation

• Discipline as the result of your child unable to follow team rules and expectations

Communication Coaches Expect From Parents

• Concerns expressed directly to the coach

• Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance

• Specific concern in regard to coaches’ philosophy and/or expectations *It

is important to understand there may be times when things do not go the way you or

your child wishes. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Coaches

• The treatment of your child mentally and physically

• Ways to help your child improve

• Concerns about your child’s behavior

*It is difficult to accept your child is not playing as much as you would like. Coaches are

professional. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for

all student-athletes involved.

Issues Not Appropriate To Discuss With Coaches

• Playing time

• Team strategy

• Play calling

• Other student athletes

*There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and parent. These

are encouraged. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedures should

be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue of concern.

If You Have A Concern To Discuss With A Coach

• Call to set up an appointment

• Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a game or practice.

These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach.

What Can A Parent Do If the Meeting With the Coach Did Not Provide A Satisfactory

Resolution?

* Call and set up an appointment with the Athletic Director, to discuss the situation.

We hope this information makes both your child’s and your experience with the Cordova

Lancer football program very enjoyable.

2020 LANCER FOOTBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. UNIFORMS WILL BE CLEAN FOR PRACTICE AND GAMES

2. PLAYERS MUST BE ON TIME FOR ALL PRACTICES AND GAMES

3. 2 FAILING GRADES AT THE 5 WEEK MARK= NO DRESS FOR NEXT

GAME (Follow Academic Eligibility Process)

4. NO CLEATS IN THE BUILDING OR ON THE TRACK

5. KEEP LOCKER ROOM CLEAN

6. PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN EQUIPMENT ROOM WITHOUT A

COACH

7. PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR EQUPIMENT

8. PLAYERS MUST USE ASSIGNED LOCKERS

9. NO ALTERING OF EQUIPMENT

10. RESPECT ALL COACHES, TRAINERS, MANAGERS, OFFICALS, AND

OPPONENTS

11. ANY PLAYER MISBEHAVING IN CLASS WILL RESULT IN REMINDERS

FOR FIRST OFFENCE AND NO DRESS FOR SECOND

12. NO HAZING (INITIATIONS)

13. NO JEWLERY TO PRACTICE OR GAMES

14. FOLLOW ALL TRAINING ROOM POLICIES

15. ALL TREATMENTS ARE TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BEFORE PRACTICE

16. INJURED PLAYERS MUST DRESSOUT AND FOLLOW THEIR GROUP

17. NO WALKING OR SITTING ON FIELD

18. PLAYERS MUST DRESS APPROPRIATELY ON GAME DAYS

19. COACHES OFFICE IS CLOSED 15 MINUTES BEFORE PRACTICE AND 15

MINUTES AFTER

20. CHINSTRAPS ARE TO REMAIN STRAPPED UNLESS GIVEN PERMISSION

TO UN STRAP

21. CLEAN UP VIDEO ROOM AFTER USE

22. PLAYERS ARE TO RESPOND TO COACHES WITH “SIR OR COACH”

ONLY

23. TWO UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCTS WILL RESULT IN A NO DRESS

FOR THE NEXT GAME

24. DO NOT EMBARRASS YOUR SELF, THE FOOTBALL TEAM, THE

COMMUNITY, OR CORDOVA HIGH SCHOOL

25. ATTENDENCE POLICY: ANY ABSENCE DURING THE WEEK

(INCLUDING SATURDAY) THAT IS NOT ACADEMICALLY RELATED OR

IS WITHOUT DOCTORS’ NOTE.

A. A STARTER WILL NOT START

B. A RESERVE MOVES DOWN THE DEPTH CHART FOR THAT WEEK

C. ANY UNEXCUSED ABSENCE OR ANY TWO EXCUSED

ABSENCES DURING THAT WEEK WILL RESULT IN A NO DRESS

(EXCLUDING SICKNESS OR FUNERAL)

D. THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES= DISMISSAL FROM THE TEAM

*PLAYERS MUST NOTIFY THE HEAD COACH OF AN ABSENCE PRIOR TO THE

ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED*

2020 LANCER FOOTBALL EXPECTATIONS

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES

1. To treat all players with respect and admiration

2. To treat all players as equals

3. To be organized to the best of our ability

4. To use positive reinforcement to motivate players

5. To communicate open and honestly

6. To be loyal to all members of the Lancer football program

7. To teach the intangibles of football-sportsmanship, respect, discipline, teamwork,

and work ethic

8. To make all decisions based on what is best for the entire team

9. To discuss any problems behind closed doors

10. To discuss personnel decisions with players only

11. To discuss football strategy with players and coaches only

12. To have our players PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY

prepared for each game.

13. To assistant players in obtaining football college scholarships

14. Most Importantly- TO CARE ABOUT YOUR PLAYERS ON AND OFF THE

FIELD!

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM THE PARENTS

1. To support and be loyal to the Lancer Football Program

2. To respect all members of the Lancer Football program

3. To be grateful for the time the coaches commit to your sons and the program

4. To be open and honest when communicating to the coaches

5. To discuss any problems behind closed doors

6. To get involved in the booster club

7. To support all fundraising events by the booster club or team

8. To refrain from communication with players and coaches during games and

practices

9. REFRAIN FROM USING NEGATIVE COMMENTS TOWARDS PLAYERS,

COACHES, AND OFFICALS; REMEMBER YOU REPRESENT YOUR SON

AND CORDOVA HIGH SCHOOL!

SEASON

OFF-SEASON TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

*Encourage all football players to participate in other sports

*Winter Lifting begins as soon as season ends

- This is for all football players not involved in a winter sport

* Spring Lifting

- We will lift and speed train 3-4 days a week after school

- The weight room will be open in the morning for all spring athletes to lift

*Summer Lifting/Camp begins TBD

-We will lift 4 days a week followed by speed training, agility-training,

plyometric training, conditioning and individual/team football skills training

-Summer Weights will run until the season starts

-3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Varsity

-4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. JV

*We will also being doing 7 on 7’s throughout the summer

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: (Example) 7 min practice periods Monday -----SHELL

3:30 Lifting/Film

20 min Game Plan Meeting

4:20 Early Outs

4:30 Stretch/Form Run

4:40 All Specials-vs opponent scout

4:50 Periods 1-3 Indi/Per. 4-5 9 on 7/Per. 6-7 7 on 7

Periods 8-9 Team O/ Periods 10-11 Team D

Tuesday -----FULL PADS

3:30 Study Hall

4:30 Early Outs 4:40 Stretch WORD OF WEEK:

4:50 K.O./Punt/Punt Return



Conditioning

Wednesday -------Full Pads

3:30 Lift/ Defense -Film

4:30 Early Outs 4:40 Stretch

4:50 Punt/PR/PAT Block



Conditioning

Thursday -----Uppers

3:30 Study hall

4:30 Early Outs 4:40 Stretch

Special Teams Script

Team D/Team O

Friday

Team Meal 5pm

Meetings/Taping

5:30pm7:15 Kick Off!

Saturday

Meeting/Film 12:00 pm

2020 LANCER FOOTBALL TEAM

GOALS

MAINTAIN ACADEMIC ELIGIBILTY

AVERAGE AT LEAST A 2.7 G.P.A. FOR THE SEASON

GREAT SACRAMENTO LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

CIF CHAMPIONS

WIN A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

100% EFFORT AT ALL TIMES

PLAY AS A TEAM

IMPROVE EVERYDAY

NO OFF-FIELD INCIDENTS

GET SENIORS INTO COLLEGE

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