TERRE HAUTE NORTH
PATRIOTS
IRON SHARPENS IRON
As One Man Sharpens Another
Proverbs 27:17
TERRE HAUTE NORTH PATRIOTS
Rules, Expectations, & Information
Welcome and Congratulations!
• You will hold yourself to higher standards
and our staff will be intolerant of a weak
commitment.
• Because of this you will be a better person
and increase your chances of future success
in whatever endeavor you undertake.
• Work ethic, leadership, teamwork, time
management, perseverance, goal-setting,
commitment, and communication are just
some of the skills you will develop.
• Introduction of staff.
• Introduction of seniors.
TEAM RULES
1. Do what’s right!
2. Do your best!
3. Treat people the
way you want to
be treated!
• These acts will
become habits if
you choose to
practice them all
of the time.
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
1. Be positive (how do we react to what happens)
2. Work hard (pay the price-few are willing)
3. No excuses (waste of time-get the job done)
4. Sense of urgency (get it done quickly & correctly)
5. Attention to detail (little things win
championships)
6. Expect Victory (you get what you expect in life)
7. Finish (every drill, set, rep, homework, job, etc.)
THREE C’S
• COMMITMENT
• CHARACTER
• CONSISTENCY
THREE E’S
1.EFFORT
2.EXECUTION
3.ENTHUSIASM
CONSEQUENCES
• PUSH-UPS.
• PPC (Post Practice Conditioning-Can get up
to 5 days).
• PROBATION-Repeat offenses, coming off
of suspension, cannot start if on probation.
Athletes will be in PPC until off probation.
• SUSPENSION-Cannot play in games, PPC.
• EXCLUSION-Removed from team.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
• Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, meth, etc. will
damage your health, academic standing, and
athletic performance. They will destroy you
as a person and will keep you and our team
from reaching its full potential.
• Steroids are illegal and harmful to your
health. They are used by cheaters and
people who cannot get it done the right way.
• Speed, uppers, caffeine, etc. will decrease
performance and damage health.
CONSEQUENCES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
OR VIOLATION OF THE LAW
• 1st offense: 2 game suspension and
indefinite probation/ppc.
• 2nd offense: Exclusion from any sport for
365 days, indefinite probation/ppc when
you return in a year.
• 3rd offense: Athletic career at Terre Haute
North is over-seek counseling immediately
PICKING PERSONEL
1. Can I trust you? (accountable, under
pressure, team rules, your job, academics)
2. Are you committed? (weight room,
academics, team rules)
3. Do you care about your teammates? (you
or team, Golden Rule, role model)
4. Do you have the ability to get the job done
on a consistent basis? (talent, potential vs.
productivity, knowledge, class)
PLAYING TIME
• 1. Can you get the job done consistently better
than your teammates? This is the most
overwhelming factor in our decision making.
• 2. The three C’s: Commitment, Character, and
Consistency. If you don’t make the commitment
during off-season or pre-season training forget
about it. If your character is lacking how can we
count on you, especially during crunch time. If
you are not consistent in you daily attitude, effort,
and performance, how can we count on you when
things get tough. You may be a great practice
player but inconsistent during a game. We need
performance in both practice and games.
PLAYING TIME
• 3. No player owns a position. All positions are
constantly evaluated. Notice that what grade you
are in or who started last week or the year before
are not factors in deciding who starts the next
game.
• 4. 99.9% of all parents are emotionally unable to
evaluate their son’s athletic ability and they do
not have the technical expertise to do so . Parents
do not have the ability to evaluate their son daily
in the areas of work ethic, performance, and
attitude.
PLAYING TIME
• 5. Parents are focused on what is best for their
kids like they should be. Coaches are focused on
what is best for the all 120 plus kids collectively,
the team, and the program.
• 7. We will have 22 starters at the 9th grade and
junior-varsity level. Our goal is to play everyone
throughout each game based on the following
criteria: 1. they have practiced everyday, 2. they
know the plays, 3. they can do their job, and 4.
they can defend themselves. This does not mean
all playing time will be equal.
PLAYING TIME
• 8. Varsity playing time will be
monopolized by the best players. Playing
time is not guaranteed for non-starters.
INJURIES
• 1. Football is a collision sport. Injuries are as
much a part of the game as offense and defense.
• 3. Football is a game of attrition. To play this
game you have to be able to practice hurt as well
as play hurt.
• 4. It is important that everyone understands the
difference between hurt and injured. We want you
pushing through the hurt, not injuries (example:
concussions).
• 5. If you are injured you are expected to be at
every football function: practice, strength
INJURIES
• 5. If you are injured you are expected to be
at every football function: practice, strength
conditioning, meetings, etc. Injuries are
not an excuse to miss. There will be
something for you to do: rehabilitation with
our athletic training staff, mental reps,
alternative conditioning. If you cannot
attend practice inform the head coach.
INJURIES
• 6. Injuries that result in an extended loss of
practice time will more than likely result in loss of
playing time. Many times when an athlete is
cleared there is loss of conditioning, reaction time,
strength, etc., or someone else has stepped up
during that time. This may result in loss of
starting position/playing time. If this seems
unfair, put yourself in the position of the player
who has worked just as hard, stepped it up, and is
playing well.
INJURIES
• THE NUMBER ONE WAY TO PREVENT
INJURIES IS INVOLVEMENT IN OUR
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
PROGRAM.
“Motivation is simple, eliminate
those who are not motivated.”
Lou Holtz
INFORMATION:
Locker room
• 2nd home.
• Clean and remove cleats before entering.
Keep mud off of sidewalks.
• Throw trash in trash cans.
• All equipment is to be locked in lockers.
• All locker doors should be shut.
• Flush urinals and stools.
• Do not mark up walls or ceilings.
• Do not get into other’s lockers.
• No pills, prescriptions, or performance
enhancing substances are allowed in the
locker room without permission of the head
coach or head athletic trainer.
• Every Wednesday-Thursday lockers are to
be completely cleaned with disinfectant.
Take home everything that can be washed
and throw trash away.
• Wash hands before using phone.
• Absolutely no horseplay in the locker room.
Stealing
• Consequences will be suspension or
exclusion-will not be tolerated.
• Make sure your items are locked up, don’t
give someone an invitation.
Hazing
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WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
Does not promote TEAM.
Will take away from TEAM success.
Breaks team rule #3.
Training Room
• Unless you need to be there stay out.
• Do not take equipment into training room
and do not take supplies out without
permission.
• Treat our Trainers as part of the coaching
staff.
• Report all injuries to one of our Trainers.
• Take care of all minor cuts, bruises, and
abrasions (ice, disinfect, bandage, etc.)
Equipment Room
• Do not enter this room without supervision.
• You are responsible for your issued equipment.
Never loan it out (freshmen).
• Game uniforms (pants and tops) are to be turned
in after every game-mandatory.
• Number your game pants and pads with a
permanent marker.
• Team managers are to be treated with respect.
School Building
• Stay out of academic area of building when
school is not in session (especially during
camp).
• Do not interfere with other teams practices.
• Clean up your trash-take pride in your
school.
Letter Requirements
• 1 play in at least 20 varsity quarters.
• Service learning/community service equals 1
quarter.
• Honor roll last 12 weeks equals 1 quarter.
• Honor roll 1st six weeks equals 1 quarter.
• Summer conditioning commitment equals 1
quarter.
• Player of the week = 1 quarter.
• Scout team player of the year O/D = letter.
• Coaches Discretion (ex: start the last three games)
Media
• Never say anything negative about your
opponent or your team. Show respect.
Don’t be baited into negative talk,
especially South week.
• Always represent yourself and the program
with class.
• Speak clearly, keep answers short, no
sunglasses.
Game Day
• Tie (even when hot),
dress shirt (tucked
in) and pants, dress
shoes are to be worn
to school and on bus
home. After home
games regular
clothes can be worn.
• Pre-game meal is
mandatory-don’t be
late.
• No one leaves on
game day.
SIDELINES
• You are being watched by
everyone in the stands and
are making a huge
impression about the
character of our team.
• Stay off the white.
• Watch your position.
• Know what the situation is.
• Do not interact with the fans
unless you are creating
enthusiasm. No horseplay.
Team Meetings
• Sit up straight.
• Pencil and notebook, scouting report or
playbook.
• If tired, stand up in back of or to the side of
the group.
• Pay attention and learn.
PLAYER PRACTICE POLICY
• High tempo, run everywhere, develop a
sense of urgency-conditioning.
• Shoot for perfection. Pay attention to detail.
• Concentrate on:
1. Alignment
2. Stance
3. Assignment
• Players play, coaches coach.
PLAYER PRACTICE POLICY
• Nothing great was ever achieved without
enthusiasm-practice it! (it’s contagious)
• No excuses-25 push-ups.
• Pay attention when you are not in. (mental
reps)
• Never place your helmet on the groundalways keep it with you.
• Late to practice and you will have PPC.
• Absences will result in lost playing time.
PLAYER PRACTICE POLICY
• Absences should be reported to a coach before the
occurrence. Don’t tell a teammate to do it.
• 1st unexcused absence: 1 game suspension.
• 2nd unexcused absence: Exclusion from team.
• Do not take “coaching” personally. Every coach
wants to see you succeed. You will be “pushed.”
If you do not want to be pushed you are in the
wrong program.
• What happens on the field stays on the field.
• Never lead with your head or face mask in any
situation.
Stay Hydrated!
• It is your responsibility to stay hydrated.
• Drink water all day long.
• Get a drink whenever you need one during
practice (use sense when in the middle of a
drill).
• Weigh in before and out after each practice
during two-a-days to monitor water loss.
• Proper intake of vitamins and minerals will
also help with dehydration preventions
(fruits, vegetables, salt).
FOOTBALL FUNCTIONS
• All football functions in-season are mandatory.
• This includes the Fall Sports Banquet (wear tie,
etc.).
• This also includes all games, practices, meetings,
weightlifting sessions, film sessions, and study
tables.
• IHSAA does not allow us to make out of season
football functions mandatory; however, as a player
in this program you should make an extraordinary
effort to attend any such function.
• Commitment-find a way!
P.R.I.D.E
• PERSONAL
• RESPONSIBILITY
• IN
• DAILY
• EFFORT
REPRESENT OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY WITH PRIDE AND
CLASS!
“The credit belongs to those who are actually
in the arena, who strive valiantly; who know
the great enthusiasm, the great devotions, and
spend themselves in a worthy cause; who at
the best, know the triumph of high
achievement; and who, at the worst, if they
fail, fail while daring greatly, so that their
place shall never be with those cold and timid
souls who know neither VICTORY nor
defeat.”
Theodore Roosevelt
"The difference between a successful
person and others is not a lack of
strength, not a lack of knowledge, but
rather in a lack of will."
Vince Lombardi
2011 GOALS