POPE Greyhound Football Parent Night Meeting April 28, 2016 Welcome
Pope TD Club Our Purpose To be a positive influence for Pope High School Football, promoting and supporting the program, coaches, players and administration. To reach the financial goals set forth by the budget, to encourage parent and community involvement, and to build excitement for Pope football.
Executive Board President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Membership Fundraising Concessions Mother s Club Father s Club Iron Man Matt Hobby Sponsorship Programs Discount Cards Fundraising Other Operational Game Day Special Events Website JR/Youth President JR/Youth Liason Head Coach Past President PTC Board Members Abbie Woyce DJ Vandeusen Cheryl Nielsen John Cannon Dave Olszewski Linda Wood Lauren Waddilove Chuck Thain Marla Huyck Jennifer Kennedy Julie Conley, Kirsten Rickers, Angela Coppedge, Michael Braun Kristie Lewis Barbara Conte DJ Huyck Richard Smith Kristi Olszewski Richard Corby, Dave Olszewski Kelvin Patterson DJ Huyck Kyle Adkins Abbie Woyce
Grade Representatives PTC Board Members Senior Susie Barnhill susiebarnhill@bellsouth.net Junior Barbara Conte barbara.conte@cobbk12.org Sophomore Roxanne Owens roxanne5@ymail.com Freshman Christi Trombetti ctrombetti91@gmail.com
Refinanced Field House Loan Balance: $579,800 Quarterly loan payment: $19,700 2016 PTC Budget Income & Expenses aligned with 2015 Actuals Projected Income: $212,500 Projected Expenses: $199,900 Projected Profit: $12,800 Invest in Player Development Camps: Kennesaw State University, Reinhardt University (3 day) 7 on 7 Competitions: UGA, USA Football, etc Increase involvement with Youth & Junior programs Update Bylaws in July
2016 PTC Budget Expenses include: Field House Loan Field & Field House Maintenance Nutrition Senior Gifts & Senior Banquet Expenses Operational expenses Equipment Coaches Supplements Coaches Clinics Game Day Expenses Player Camps & 7 on 7 Competitions
Cost per player: ~ $2,000 (at 100 players) Registration Fee: $650 Early registration (before or on 05/01/2016): $600 Fees haven t increased in at least the last 10 years We fundraise to make up the difference Sponsorships (PTC Board& Individuals) Iron Man Discount Cards Spring Game ($5 gate) & Dinner on the Green ($ tbd) Pancake Breakfast ($5/player, $20 max per family) Fall Concessions Mom & Dad s Clubs Parking Other - Shopping Boss, Gala, Publix Partners, Amazon-Smile, Xmas Trees, etc.) 2016 Registration to date Players: 78 Mom s Club: 37 Dad s Club: 29 2016 PTC Budget
Parents can offset Registration fee Bring in a new PTC Sponsors 3 Refund Levels: $500+, $1000+, $1500+ Bring in at least $500 in sponsorships, receive a check for $200 Bring in at least $1000 in sponsorships, receive a check for $400 Bring in at least $1500 in sponsorships, receive a check for $600 Example 1: Bring in new sponsor, ABC Corp for $1500, receive a check from PTC for $600. Example 2: Bring in new sponsors DEF Company for $500, ACME International for $500 for total of $1000, receive a check from PTC for $400. All forms and payments from sponsors due by July 15 to allow time for banners to be made, and artwork for Game Program Full Sponsorship information and forms available on Pope website.
Game Day Volunteer Requirements Each family required 2 Game Day volunteer duties Concessions Vol. Needed Thursdays 5:30pm EOG 4 Fridays shift 1 5:30pm 7:30pm 8 Fridays shift 2 7:30pm EOG 8 Parking Fridays tbd 4 Chains Fridays 7:15pm EOG 4 Other Game Day volunteers (TBD) - Thursday Press Box, etc. $200 volunteer deposit check (due before or at player equipment pickup) Check cashed only if volunteer requirements not met Freshman parents do at least 1 parking as available Volunteer signups posted on football website closer to Fall season Signups staggered Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshman
Other Volunteer Needs Volunteers will be needed throughout the year: Film the Games Iron Man Hound Fun-Run Pancake Breakfast Thursday Game Announcer Friday Pregame Meals Game Day Field Setup / Take-down Matt Hobby Game Homecoming Week/Game Senior Night / Senior Banquet End of Season Banquet Stadium, Field House, Grounds cleanup Discount Cards Blitz drivers Game Day Photographer(s) It takes all of us to make Pope Football successful! www.popefootball.com
Projected Schedule Pope Construction Project Weight Room conversion into current small gym May 1 - Summer 2016 New Gym/Theater in upper parking lot/green House May 25 -December 2017 Tennis Court relocation to Softball parking lot Summer/Fall 2016 Track Resurface Summer 2016 Roundabout at Hembree Road entry Summer 2016 Summer 2017 Pope AD will be encouraging everyone to buy football game tickets online. Access to the field will be different, possibly through existing school.
2016 Fall Parking Limited number of parking spaces due to Pope Construction project Upper lot will be used for work zone Expected Softball & Cafeteria lot will not be available Lower Lot only ~ 400 parking spaces PTC will not be charging for parking or issuing parking passes PTC allotment of 30 reserved parking spaces in the lower lot Auctioned 10 at Greyhound Nation Celebration (Gala) Auctioned 2 at Walkup Registration Auctioning 2 Reserved Parking Spaces tonight The balance will be up for bidding at various events during the spring & summer with final auction at the Pancake Breakfast/Picture Day on July 30, 2016. Additional parking on Friday nights at High Tower Trail Middle School with free shuttle.
Athletic Physicals Online Athletic Physical Registration on Cobb County s ParentVue system. Must use thephysical Examination form found on ParentVueor can be picked up at the Pope front office or Athletic Department. All rising 9 th graders (and H.S. players whodid nothave a physical during the 2015-16 school year), will need a physical dated by a doctor after April 1, 2016 on thephysical Examination form before participation in spring football. All current H.S. players whohavea physical dated after April 1, 2015 are covered for Spring football, but willneed a physical dated by a doctor after April 1, 2016 on thephysical Examinationform in order to participate in summer workouts, camps, or other football activities. Physical exams dated by a doctorafterapril 1, 2016covers ALL athletic participation for the 2016-17 school year including this summer s workouts, camps or other football activities.
Upcoming Events May 1 Last day to register at reduced player fee May 7 Pope stadium & grounds cleanup 9:00 am -11:30 am May 9 First day of Spring Practice 3:50 pm (rising 9 th 5:30 pm) May 20 Blue-White Spring Game Rising 9 th Grade Scrimmage 5:30 pm Dinner on the Green (End Zone) 5:30 pm 8:00 pm Girls Powderpuff Championships 6:00 pm JR Program Scrimmages 6:30 pm Alumni Recognition 7:30 pm Blue White Spring Game 7:45 pm Social at Keegan s after the game June 6 First day of Summer workouts 7:00 am 10:00 am (Mon Thu) June 6 9 East Cobb Youth Football Camp 10:00 am noon (ages 7-14)
One Last Thing Help reduce the spread of germs in the Locker Room The locker room is cleaned every 3-4 weeks during the season Ozone Machine runs every night Players hang up clothes & towels in your locker Take home dirty clothes Sanitize mouth piece
Coach Kyle Adkins Head Football Coach Pope High School
Fundraising What to expect from the Pope Football Program in regards to player fundraising?
Fundraising Necessary to reach our budget! Iron Man (Lift-A-Thon) Summer Player involvement - get at least 20 addresses, address envelopes, sign stock letter & signing thank you notes Will need stamps for 20 letters Player letter writing campaign begins May 19 after practice for upperclassmen Iron Man competition June 30 Raise $300, receive custom game jersey to keep, and wear at Matt Hobby game Raise $400, receive custom game jersey plus Spirit pack Discount Cards - Fall Player involvement - sell discount cards Each Player required to sell 20 cards New Cards this year! PTC will hold $400 deposit check for each player Checks not cashed unless player doesn t sell allotment of cards 6 weeks instead of 5 weeks to get the job done Cards issued week of June 27, ends with Blitz Day August 6
Fundraising
Lettering What qualifications must my child meet in order to letter for the Pope Football Program?
Lettering To letter your child must: Have been a part of the program for two years and/or played in a varsity game.
Work Out and Practice Attire Wear Pope colors: Shorts & Shirts - Navy Blue, Carolina Blue, Gray, White or Pope issued apparel
The Role of the Parent In regards to the football program, what is the role of the parent?
The Role of the Parent Be positive with your child make your child believe that they can achieve anything and that mediocrity in life is not acceptable The parents of the program will develop a positive image in the community with continual reinforcement. Forget the past do not allow the events of the past to affect the movement toward the future.
The Role of the Parent The parents of the program will eliminate negativity about the program before it has an opportunity to become rampant. Total commitment the parents of the program must continually stress the importance of being leaders, following the rules of the team, and attending all practices and training sessions.
The Role of the Parent Sacrifice the parents of the program must set aside all selfish wants and preferential desires for the betterment of the program. Be supportive of the coaches i.e. Social Media
The Role of the Parent Playing time is notdiscussed outside the program. 24 Hour Rule The purpose is to allow cooler heads to prevail in a situation. (i.e. enjoy a win; agonize over a loss) Open Door Policy my door is always open to you and to my players.
Academics What kind of support can you expect from the Pope Football Program in regards to academics?
Academics Academics come first. No pass no play. Players who are not willing to put forth great effort in the classroom are developing bad habits for the future. In the Fall, players have four opportunities during and immediately after the school day to make-up assignments, get tutored, take tests, etc. (i.e. X-Block, AO (2), Thursday afternoons)
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE http://fs.ncaa.org/docs/eligibility_center/quick_reference_sheet.pdf
Recruiting As a parent, what do I need to know?
Recruiting What is an FBS school? Football Bowl Subdivision 120 Teams (i.e. Georgia, Florida, Florida State). SEC, ACC, BIG 12, etc. FBS schools offer scholarships What is an FCS school? Football Championship Subdivision -124 Teams (i.e. Mercer, Samford, Harvard, Princeton) FCS schools offer scholarships
Recruiting What is a D-II school? (i.e. Valdosta State, Delta State, North Alabama) D-II schools offer scholarships What is a D-III school? (i.e. LaGrange College, Huntingdon College, Birmingham Southern College) D-III schools do not offer scholarships D-III schools offer academic merit
Recruiting What is an NAIA school? National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Completely separate from the NCAA (FBS, FCS, D-II, D-III) NAIA schools offer scholarships
Recruiting What is an offer? The offering of a scholarship to a player. *Nothing is binding until a letter of intent is signed. What is a scholarship? A grant or payment that is made to support a student s education. *Athletic scholarships are reviewed yearly.
Recruiting What is the difference between academic merit and a scholarship? A scholarship is money awarded for excellence in athletics. Academic merit is money awarded for academic excellence. *Both are providing student-athletes with avenues to pay for their college education.
As a parent. What role do I play in recruiting?
A Parent s Role Make sure your son comes to school Make sure they are presentable when they come to school (i.e. Limit collegiate wear, no clothing that may be seen as offensive, no clothes that advertise alcohol, etc.) Be supportive in the process (i.e. college wants you to visit GO!)
As a player. What do I need to do?
A Player s Role Stay awake in class Treat each visit like a mini job interview Treat every school like they are your favorite (the you never know policy ) Firm handshake, look the man in the eye, and SPEAK UP! Be polite (i.e. yes sir, no sir, etc.) Be humble
Recruiting and Camps What is a camp or a combine? This is an opportunity for you to showcase your skills. Activities include, but are not limited to: 40 yard dash, Pro shuttle, 1 on 1s, Bench Press, L- Drill, etc. How many camps should my child attend?
Camps Camps are a good thing, but they are not the only thing. Be selective and choose the ones that are going to genuinely fit your needs. One day camps are perhaps the most beneficial for high school players and the most cost effective.
Recruiting and Social Media Most college programs now have a graduate assistant who follows current and prospective players on social media to see what you are doing. Be very careful as to what you put on social media even if deleted, it never goes away. When in doubt, use the Mom rule.
2016 Schedule VARSITY SCHEDULE Friday AUGUST 12 HARRISON (scrimmage) Away 7:30 Friday AUGUST 26 LASSITER (Hope Wall/TOTY/CEOTY) Home 7:30 Friday SEPTEMBER 2 WALTON Away 7:30 Friday SEPTEMBER 9 JOHNS CREEK Away 7:30 Friday SEPTEMBER 16 CAMBRIDGE (Homecoming) Home 7:30 Friday SEPTEMBER 23 N.ATLANTA (Matt Hobby/PJR Night) Home 7:30 Friday SEPTEMBER 30 Open Friday OCTOBER 7 ALPHARETTA Away 7:30 Friday OCTOBER 14 DUNWOODY Home 7:30 Friday OCTOBER 21 CHATTAHOOCHEE (Senior Night) Home 7:30 Friday OCTOBER 28 CENTENNIAL Away 7:30 Friday NOVEMBER 4 NORTHVIEW Away 7:30 JV/FRESHMAN SCHEDULE JV Freshman Thursday SEPTEMBER 1 CAMBRIDGE Away Home 6:00 Thursday SEPTEMBER 8 North SPRINGS Home Away 6:00 Thursday SEPTEMBER 15 Open Thursday SEPTEMBER 22 RIVERWOOD Home Away 6:00 Thursday SEPTEMBER 29 CHATTAHOOCHEE Home Away 6:00 *Fall Break Week Thursday OCTOBER 6 CENTENNIAL Away Home 6:00 Thursday OCTOBER 13 NORTHVIEW Home Away 6:00 Thursday OCTOBER 20 JOHNS CREEK Home Away 6:00
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