South Elgin Football
Preseason Parent Meeting 2013
Agenda
 SEHS Booster Club
 Staff Introductions
 Athletic Trainer
 Procedures
 Fundraisers
 College Recruitment
 2013 Changes
 Post Practice Study Table
 Post Practice Conditioning
SEHS Boosters
Athletic Trainer
 Stephanie Jones
 [email protected]
 Impact Concussion Screening
 Hydration procedures policies
 In the event of an injury
 Rules and Procedures
Varsity Head Coach
 Pat Pistorio
 Undergraduate- History Secondary Education from SIUC
 Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
 Masters in Educational Administration (May 2014)
 Southern Illinois University
 Student Assistant for Offensive Coaching Staff
 Social Studies Inaugural staff Member
 Lake Forest College Wide Receivers Coach
 William Rainey Harper Junior College Offensive
Coordinator
 Chicago Bears
 Youth Camp Director
 Offensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel
Chicago Slaughter Professional Indoor Football Team
Varsity
Assistant Head Coach
Defensive Coordinator
 Steven Szpejnowski
 Undergraduate-History and Education from
Augustana College
 Graduate-Masters of Education from Judson
University
 Social Studies Teacher-South Elgin High School
 Defensive Coordinator-Streamwood High School
 Defensive Coordinator-Chicago Slaughter
 Defensive Line Coach-College of Dupage
Varsity
Offensive Coordinator
 Adam Hite
 Undergraduate Degree University of Wisconsin
Platteville-Physical Education
 University of Wisconsin Platteville
2010 Assistant Offensive Line
2011 Running Backs Coach
 South Elgin High School
2012 Offensive & Defensive Line Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Varsity
Quarterbacks Coach
 Pete Scaffidi
 SEHS 2008 Graduate
 Lake Forest College Graduate
 Division 3 All American
 Set numerous Passing Records at LFC
 Team Captain
Varsity
Defensive Line
 Nate Van Metre
 SEHS 2009 Graduate
 Undergraduate Degree from Monmouth CollegeSociology and Anthropology
 Defensive End For Monmouth College from 20092012
-Two Time Conference Champion
-Team Captain
Varsity
Defensive Backs Coach
 Antione Jackson
 Undergraduate Degree Southern Illinois University
of Carbondale – Exercise Science
 Full scholarship student athlete 2001-2005
 Personal Trainer/Health and Fitness Professional
2005-current
Sophomore Coaching Staff
 Mike Mackender Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator
 Geoffrey Flemming Defensive Coordinator
 Cambron Culpepper Assistant Coach
 Bernie Neumann Assistant Coach
 Sean Tuftedal Assistant Coach
Freshman Coaching Staff
 Jim Kating Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
 Bob Slania Offensive Coordinator
 JD Oliva Assistant Coach
 Dan Mandernack Assistant Coach
 Tom Bozikis Assistant Coach
Program Philosophy
• To instill a passion for the game of football into each one of my
players and the school community.
• To help each player set personal and team goals and push them to
meet those through a disciplined effort.
• Academic and Athletic College Readiness
• Provide our players with an opportunity to understand the
importance of teamwork and discipline and how it relates to their
future.
• To establish a family that pulls together for each other and can be
counted on in good and tough times.
• I believe football gives young men an outlet to be risk takers in a
healthy arena and they will learn how to deal with successes and
failures with class and grace.
• My hope is that our team will play with passion and pride, and leave
a legacy of success for future players.
Important Procedures
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Communication
 Head Coaches must be notified of absence
 Be proactive
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Pick up and drop off (Practices and Games)
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School Year
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Meetings 3:00-4:00
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Practice 4:00-6:30
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Study Table/Lifting 6:30-7:30
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Jersey Care
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Equipment and Playbooks
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Food
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Cleats and Indoor shoes everyday
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Game Day Expectations
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Sideline
PRACTICE
Every football player is required to have 12 days of practice before they can participate in
a game. (IHSA)
Attendance
We believe that for our athletes to be successful it is essential that they attend all
scheduled practices.
 If your athlete has to miss a practice for a good reason then we will need a parent
contact before the end of the day. You must contact the head coach for each level by email or a phone message. We would rather not hear it from the athlete or from one of
their friends. Please do not feel that it is a trust issue. We would hope you would want
us to know where your child is if they miss. The athlete is also expected to be in
attendance at the designated times for all meetings, practices and games. Being late can
disrupt the learning environment that has already begun. If they are injured they must
still attend all team activities scheduled if possible.
 If it is an excused absence they will be expected to make up any missed work as they owe
it to their teammates to catch up. Two excused absences or more may result in missed
playing time.
 If it is an unexcused absence then the athlete will lose playing time, or not dress for that
game. Two unexcused absences will result in the athlete losing the privilege of being on
the team.
 If the athlete has an excused tardy they will be expected to make up any missed work as
they owe it to their teammates to catch up. Again, we must have a parent call or e-mail
to the appropriate level head coach that day. Two excused tardies or more may result in
missed playing time.
Player evaluation
• One of our roles as coaches is to decide who plays, how
much each player plays, and when they play. These
decisions are primarily in the hands of the position
coaches with input from the coordinator and the head
coach.
• We would rather play you a “week late” rather than a
“week early”. This means that we would rather have you
“totally” ready to play rather than “not quite” ready.
• Many aspects make up the criteria for deciding who plays
and when. Position, depth, and circumstances certainly
play a part. Ultimate criteria comes down to the
following:
• Confidence in the player on and off of the field.
• Confidence in the player’s ability to do what he is supposed to
do
• The player’s ability and potential to make a big play within the
system
• Consistency of performance
• Leadership
These five criteria will determine who plays and how much the
player plays. We evaluate each player daily in our staff
meetings. We are aware that everyone wants to play and so
we are as careful as humanly possible to be fair in all of our
evaluations. You must remember that practice is the major
way to demonstrate your level of competency
Evaluations every day, every way.
Academics and Behavior
 Athletes will be passing a minimum of 5 classes each week ( U46 )
 Athletes on the varsity should strive to make academic allconference (3.5 GPA)
 Athletes will participate in their classes, and submit work on
time.
 Athletes will seek extra help from their teachers if not
performing well.
 Athletes that are academically ineligible will be expected to try
to meet with that teacher daily for extra help before they come
to practice. They must have documentation from that teacher.
They are still expected to come to practice and participate.
 Athletes that are academically ineligible two weeks in a row may be
subject to further interventions. This may also result in losing the
privilege of being part of the team.
Academic Study Table
• Our Goal is to continually improve the retention
of the football players, our team grade point
average, and the graduation rate of the football
program.
• All Freshmen football players will attend a
mandatory study table twice a week during the
season after practice.
• Any sophomore-senior player that is on the
eligibility warning list or below a 2.5 cumulative
GPA will be responsible for attending Academic
Study hall two nights per week after practice.
• Attendance will be taken by one of the coaches.
Code of Conduct
 24/7/365
 Social Media- Be smart
 Adhere to all school policies, they will be strictly
enforced.
 Act Right
 Loss of privilege list
 Detentions/Suspensions/Truancy/Tardy
 First Day of class- expected to sit in front row and
introduce yourself to your teachers.
Community Outreach
 City of South Elgin
 Kane County Forest Preserve
 Kenyon Farm
 Elgin Cooperative Ministry
 Youth Leagues
Fundraising
 Adrenaline Fund Raising
 Lou Malnatis Pizza sales
Parent Volunteering
 We will need a minimum of 10 parents each home game to work
concessions, we will make sure you can see your son play in his game.
 Scrimmage- Cookout and Grill
 Pre-game Pasta dinners
 Tailgate
 Homecoming
 Senior Day
 Chain crew
 Study Table tutors
 Booster representative from each class
College Recruitment
 My goal is persuade all of my players to play at the next level
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. I believe there is a college for every type of player if he loves the game.
 Create a spreadsheet outlining player strengths and send it out to via email
as many coaches as possible.
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Develop a rapport with a variety of college coaches that is based on trust.
 Provide all players with the necessary paperwork and expectations to
ensure that they can make an educated decision on their goals for playing
college football.
 Provide players with opportunities to visit local campuses during a game
day.
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Provide players with opportunities to meet with visiting coaches.
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Provide films to college coaches upon request and to use our networks to
showcase our players talents.
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Provide players access to accountable recruitment services.
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Create a player profile sheet and send it to the schools that players are
interested in and other established collegiate programs.
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Remind the player that his primary reason for going to college is to pursue a
life career. Education should be the most important consideration.
 Only about 2 percent of high school athletes win sports scholarships every
year at NCAA colleges and universities.
Important Upcoming Dates
 Wednesday August 14th Adrenaline Fundraising Kickoff
 Thursday August 22nd Target Meeting, All athletes that
have not attended must attend this mandatory meeting.
 Friday 23rd Adrenaline Fundraising Collection
 Saturday August 24th 8 a.m. Team Pictures
 Saturday August 24th 10 a.m. Scrimmage
 Saturday August 31st vs. SCE all Levels
 Friday September 7th Varsity players attend Northwestern
Game vs. Syracuse
Important Contact
Information
 Athletic Trainer
 Stephanie Jones [email protected]
 Head Varsity Coach
 Pat Pistorio [email protected]
Head Sophomore Coach
 Mike Mackender [email protected]
 Head Freshmen Coach
 Jim Kating [email protected]
 Schedule
 www.u-46.org/sehs
 Click on athletics tab for info
Questions
Exit Slip
 Parent Name_____________________
 Parent Email______________________
 Parent Phone #______________________
 Are you are interested in helping out with any of the
following events? Please Circle one if you are
interested
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Scrimmage Cook out
Varsity Pasta Dinner
Chain Crew
Senior Day
Booster Representative
 Please circle at least one of the following dates that
you can help out with Concessions.
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8/31 St. Charles East
9/21 East Aurora
10/5 Waubonsie Valley
10/19 Bartlett
10/26 St. Charles North
Forms
 Schedules
 Camp Itinerary
 Jersey Washing Instructions