April 9th, 2015
Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s):
I would first like to personally thank each of you for your support of the Norwin Knight Football
Program. The success of the Norwin Knight Football Program ultimately depends upon the ability of all
members (parents, coaches, players, etc.) to act in such a manner that positively promotes the Norwin
Knight Football Program and the Norwin Community at all times…NORWIN PRIDE!
The purpose of this letter is to communicate the following points: (1) Vision of the program (2)
Goals of the program (3) Norwin Knight Core Values (4) Player Rules and Expectations (5) Parent
Expectations and (6) General Timeline. As the year progresses, I will continue to communicate with you
more specific details regarding additional dates and times for future organizational meetings.
1. VISION
To develop a football program that will proudly represent the Norwin School District and Norwin
Community by maximizing the academic and athletic potential of every young man associated with the
program so they can lead responsible and productive lives.
2. HEAD COACH GOALS
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Develop a mindset to “IMPROVE EVERY DAY” with every player and coach in the program.
Develop and maintain the best football program possible for the Norwin School District and
Norwin Community.
Bring enthusiasm and excitement to the football program for the players, parents, students and
Norwin Knight Community.
Serve as a positive role model for the Norwin Football Program, Norwin School District and
Norwin Community.
Develop excellent assistant coaches.
Establish and maintain high participation rates at all levels of the program.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with the community youth football programs.
Create and maintain a lasting relationship between current and former Norwin Knight Football
players and coaches.
3. NORWIN KNIGHT CORE VALUES
1. DISCIPLINE: coach the players to “DO YOUR JOB”.
2. TRUST: coach the players to trust their teammates, coaches and the game plan.
3. COMMUNICATION: coach the players to communicate clearly with teammates and
coaches.
4. PERSEVERENCE: coach the players to play each play as the most important play, “DON’T
QUIT”
5. PRIDE: coach the players to ALWAYS play with passion and pride for NORWIN.
4. NORWIN KNIGHT PLAYER RULES:
1. DO WHAT IS RIGHT
2. DO YOUR VERY BEST
3. TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD BE TREATED
These rules are established to answer the following questions:
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“Can I trust you?”
“Are you committed?”
“Do you care about your teammates, coaches and fellow students?”
NORWIN KNIGHT PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
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Be the best person you can be.
Persevere and always put forth maximum effort in everything you do.
TRUST your coaches and teammates.
Be a TEAM player by placing the goals of the TEAM above individual goals.
Treat everyone (teammates, coaches, parents, teachers, etc.) with respect and dignity.
Follow all school rules.
Earn a minimum of 70% in all classes in school.
Attend off-season workouts with teammates unless participating in another Norwin School
District sponsored sport.
Arrive a minimum of 10 minutes early for all team meetings, practices, community events, etc.
Know all your assignments and responsibilities.
Be responsible for your actions.
Proudly represent NORWIN in all that you do!
5. PARENT EXPECTATIONS
1. Positively support the Norwin Knight Football Program and Norwin School District at all times.
2. Become actively involved in the Norwin Knight Football Program.
3. Support your son and his teammates by positively promoting them to improve academically and
athletically each and every day.
6. GENERAL TIMELINE FOR PLAYERS
 April 2015:
 May 2015:
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Continue Off-season strength & conditioning as a TEAM
Finalize Off-season strength & conditioning program and perform player tests .
Finish School
June 2015:
Begin Summer conditioning program/scheme development sessions
Compete in 7 vs. 7 games/tournament (Varsity and JV teams only)
July 2015:
Continue Summer conditioning program/scheme development sessions
Compete in 7 vs. 7 games/tournament (Varsity and JV teams only)
August 2015: 2015 Football Camp and In-season Football Program
Sept. 2015:
Oct. 2015:
Nov. 2015:
In-season Football Program
In-season Football Program
In-season Football Program
As the head football coach, I will constantly work to maximize your son’s potential in football and to
instill in him the qualities that will help him lead a responsible and productive life as a man. Football
is the ultimate TEAM game, and the decisions that I will make as your son’s head coach will always
be made to help the Norwin Knight Football Program progress towards the goal of improving each
and every day. In the event that a concern arises that has to be addressed by the parent and the
coach, make an appointment to see me personally. I have provided you guidelines to clarify what I
expect regarding parent concerns:
Items that will be addressed between the Parent and Head Coach:
1. Safety of their child
2. Academics of their child
3. Work habits of their child
4. Attitude and behavior of their child
5. Improvement of their child
6. Treatment of their child
7. Opportunities for their child
Items that will NOT be addressed between the Parent and Head Coach:
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Playing time
Game strategy
Play calling
Other players
As a parent, no one has a bigger role to play or a better opportunity to
affect positive behavior from your son than you do! I am very excited
about the 2015 Norwin Knight Football season, and I am anxious to see
what the future holds in store for the NORWIN KNIGHTS! Thank you.
“It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn’t matter
who gets the credit.”
-Harry S. Truman
Sincerely,
David C. Brozeski
Head Football Coach Norwin High School