MEET THE COACHES NIGHT
March 5, 2012
Auditorium - 7:00pm
MEET THE COACHES NIGHT
WELCOME AND
INTRODUCTIONS
SHAWN DEROSE
Director of Student Activities
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Boys Tennis
John Myers
Girls Tennis
Steven Myers
Boys Lacrosse
Nick Worek
Girls Lacrosse
Vivian Tan
Track and Field
Jeff James
Boys Soccer
Sean Burke
Girls Soccer
Luis Gendive
Baseball
Craig Lewis
Softball
Brian Fleury
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ATHLETIC TRAINING
DEPARTMENT
HEATHER MURPHY & TIM COCRANE
Certified Athletic Trainers
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COLONIAL ATHLETIC
BOOSTERS
Randy Brouckman
Vice President, Colonial Athletic Boosters
What Do The Athletic Boosters Do?
• Bridge the gap between
county funding and the
actual cost of participating
in a sport!
• Sponsor and organize:
– Home Game Concessions
– TJ Gear & Merchandise
– End-of-Season Banquets
– Scholarships
– Penultimate Track Meet
– Program / Banner Advertising
What is the Funding Gap?
• Fairfax County funds:
– Coaches’ salaries, bus transportation, referees and
utilities
• The Colonial Athletic Boosters fund:
– Standard items such as uniforms, equipment, field
maintenance, awards
– Big ticket items such as scoreboards, Nautilus
fitness machines, competition mats & rehab
equipment
What Can You Do To Help?
• Join = Become a member.
– www.colonialathletics.org -> booster membership
• Volunteer = Work with us.
– www.colonialathletics.org -> booster -> volunteer
• Gear Up = Look TJ, Look Good.
– www.colonialathletics.org -> tj gear
When You Join You Get…
• Choice of Six Levels, from Basic to Diamond
• Free Passes to Home Games
• Membership Contest
– $500 for first team to reach 90% membership level
• TJ “We Came for the Sports” bumper sticker
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CAB and
the Activities Office
SHAWN DEROSE
Director of Student Activities
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THREE GOALS
1. Increase Communication
2. Increase Student Participation and
Attendance
3. Employ New Budget Strategies to
fund new uniforms, new
equipment, upgrade facilities
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Increase Communication
–
www.colonialathletics.org
•
2nd Most Visited Athletic
Website in FCPS (10,000+ visits
per month)
Visit Today and sign up for the
Email Alerts!
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Increase Communication
– Twitter: @TJColonials
•
–
470 Followers (Since August 22nd)
Facebook
•
www.facebook.com/TJHSST
•
720 “Likes”
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Increase Student Participation
and Attendance
Soccer - Scheduled Three Varsity
Doubleheaders
Tryouts – Over 30 More Student Tryout
for Sports Than Last Year
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Employ New Budget Strategies to
fund new uniforms, new
equipment, upgrade facilities
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OVER THE PAST YEAR…
Boys Lacrosse
Home Jerseys; Away Jerseys
New Helmets
Girls Lacrosse
Home Jerseys; Away Jerseys
New Warm-ups Bags
Softball
Home Jerseys; Away Jerseys (Both
Levels)
Facilities
New Coaches Lounge, Upgraded
Weight Room,
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OVER THE PAST YEAR…
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PUROPOSE OF MEET THE
COACHES NIGHT
SHAWN DEROSE
Director of Student Activities
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PURPOSE:
• Coaches to promote their program.
• Answer questions regarding their policies.
• Define their expectations
• Solicit volunteers.
• Build a strong relationship among parents
and our student-athletes.
MEET THE COACHES NIGHT
Boys Tennis
Career Center
Girls Tennis
106
Boys Lacrosse
Gym I
Girls Lacrosse
Room 214-215
Boys Soccer
Gym I
Girls Soccer
Cafeteria (Serving Line Side)
Baseball
Cafeteria (Senior Lounge Side)
Softball
209 – 210
Track and Field
Lecture Hall