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9
Grade Football
Freshman Coaches
Head Coach
*Allyn Bacchus (2016-Present)
RB’s/Wrs and Db’s
Asst. Coaches
*Dylan Ferron (2015-Present)
Qb’s/TE and Linebackers
Asst. Coaches
*Dan Dougherty (2016-Present)
O-line and D-line
Team Goals
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Provide West JV/Varsity teams with
players who are
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Grow as a person, player, and
student
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Fundamentally Sound
Knowledgeable of the basic
offense/defensive schemes of
Downingtown West
Competitors
Do what is right on and off the field
Pay attention to the little things
Accountability
Have Fun/Play with Excitement
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It is a game
Team Expectations
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Always do the right thing in and out of school!
Be on time
(5 mins early is on time and on time is late)
Be present at all team practices, meetings and
functions
Respect yourself, coaches, and teammates at all
times
Downingtown Athletic Code of Conduct.
Substance Abuse, Team Code & School Code
Practice Policy
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Practice
 Practice will never be cancelled for
weather.
 Always have footwear for inside, turf or
grass
 Never be late or miss practice.
 Schedule appointments around practice.
 Communicate all attendance issues to
your coach.
Practice Schedule
All players must have gym shoes everyday.
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Summer Schedule:
 6/26-8/2: Freshmen Workout
Monday/Wednesdays – 6:30-8 pm
DWHS
 Bring sneakers, cleats and a water
bottle
1st Week : Aug 21st – Aug 25th
 4-6:30 – arrive at 3:45
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Season
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3:15- 5:45
Attendance & Behavior
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Unexcused absence.
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1st – loss of job
2nd – non participation.
3rd – removal from team
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Game Week practice?
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No practice = no play
School Citizenship Counts!
Attendance will be
recorded daily.
Perfect attendance is
expected.
OSS, ISS, DETENTION, HAIR-CUT, COLLEGE GAMES, NO RIDE,
H-WORK, PROJECT DUE, FAMILY VACATION, CHURCH/ SCOUT CAMP
Equipment & Locker Room
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Our equipment is the
best money can buy.
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It is protective and must
be worn at all times.
DASD will provide the
gear!
Do not store game cloth
in locker room over night.
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Keep the locker room
neat and wash your gear.
No cleats in the school.
No horse play in the
locker room.
Lock up anything of
personal value, or give it
to coach!
Academic Expectations
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You must reach DHS and PIAA minimum standards to
achieve athletic eligibility.
 DWHS – Pass 4 / 6
 PIAA – Pass 4/6.
 Monitored Weekly
9th and 10th Grade Count!
Parent & Coach Communication
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If you have a concern please contact me.
Appropriate reasons to contact.
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Treatment of your son.
 Behavior issues of your son.
 Academic assistance.
 How to improve your son’s ability.
Inappropriate reasons to contact me.
 Playing Time
 Team Strategy / Stats / Position selection
 Play Calling
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How can I be involved?
Contact Information
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Email: [email protected]
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!
GO WEST!