MILE HIGH WOLVERINES
Mission:
Mile High Wolverine teams will provide young boys and girls the opportunity to learn and enjoy the
game of football and basketball. The team will help develop and improve individuals, as well as team
skills, promote good sportsmanship, team spirit and encourage team loyalty. The team demands a high
degree of ethical conduct by all coaches, players, volunteers and parents so that we provide a good
example for the community, opponents and participants. By accomplishing these goals, the Mile High
Wolverines will provide our players with additional exposure to the game of football and basketball,
enhancing participant’s opportunities to play Jr. High, High School level, or beyond. Our further mission
is to instill in young boys and girls, self-confidence and self-respect, by teaching the importance of
desire, the principles of dedication, and the values of discipline as it relates to life and the games of
football and basketball through the sense of an extended family.
Goals and Objectives:
Offer a team that focuses on football and basketball skill development, sportsmanship, team play,
football and basketball education and positive club activities. Provide team players with an opportunity
to have fun playing a sport they love!
To be financially sound and provide affordable membership to all those who are willing and able to
make a commitment to the team.
Philosophy:
To develop a positive mental attitude with a strong sense of team commitment. Establish and enhance
life skills necessary to be successful in the adult world. Promote a healthy, physically fit individual.
Encourage participation, fair play and teamwork.
The types of positive attitudes the team is trying to develop in each player are: Pride, Loyalty, Respect
for Self and Others, Desire, Confidence, Perseverance, Unselfishness, Risk Taking, Enthusiasm, Sacrifice,
Dignity, Courage, Humility, Dedication, Commitments, Persistence and Responsibility.
The elements of character the team will be trying to develop in each player are: Self-esteem, Sense of
Self (limitations and talents), Acceptance of Self, Self-Control, Self-Discipline, Mental Toughness, Extra
Effort, Poise and Leadership.
The life skills that the Mile High Wolverines are attempting to establish are: Work Ethic, Positive
Attitude, Cooperation (Ability to work with others), Dedication to Ideals, Unity of Purpose,
The Mile High Wolverines will make Academics the top priority. The coaching staff believes that if a
player is successful in the classroom, they will carry this success over to the court.
As one can see, the Mile High Wolverines will strive to help develop each young athlete, not only as
player, but also as a better individual.
Coaching Philosophy and Strategy:
It will be the responsibility of the coaches to develop the team members’ individual character, physical
skills and knowledge of the game of football and basketball. Football and basketball are team games!
Success is built on disciplined practice which, in turn, leads to success in games and renews commitment
to practicing. Mile High Wolverines coaches will be responsible for assessing penalties for improper
behavior or violations of team guidelines. Conflicting coaching ideas, concepts, or techniques will not be
taught. All coaches will share common philosophies about teaching of fundamental concepts, therefore
providing a continuous and proper learning environment. Our method of instruction shall include: tell,
show, and drill. “Tell” shall include verbal instruction or copies of plays that can be studied at home.
“Show” shall take place by coaches or assistants and repeated by players. “Drill” shall include the use of
the specific fundamentals and will be repeated many times to insure proper execution. Mile High
Wolverines coaches all will meet regularly to discuss team philosophy and strategy.
Though the coaches are volunteers, they are very knowledgeable and have been selected by the team
officers.
Expectations:
The Mile High Wolverines has high standards for everyone involved in the club.
Players: All Mile High Wolverines players must demonstrate a commitment to the game of football or
basketball through teamwork, hustle, intensity, and a positive attitude. All players are expected to
possess the following attributes necessary to blend their personality and physical skills into a team unit.
Character: Respect for others, CAN DO attitude, concern to see others succeed.
Conduct: Follow the directions and guidance provided by team coaches. Players shall exhibit behavior
that leaves a positive impression when representing the Mile High Wolverines. Show no disrespect
towards game officials, fans, other athletes, or coaches. Do not use profanity, or ethnic racial slurs. Do
not strike or otherwise physically abuse other athletes. Never exhibit unsportsmanlike conduct.
Coaches: All Mile High Wolverines coaches are selected based on their ability to teach fundamental
skills and clearly communicate with the athletes, along with a past history of proven coaching success.
Coaches must:
1. Be able to convey the ideas and concepts of the game of football and basketball in fundamental
terms that are clearly understandable to the players.
2. Uphold the highest standards of integrity and sportsmanship.
3. Have a past record of successful coaching.
4. Set a positive example for the players.
5. Subscribe and adhere to the Mile High Wolverines coaching philosophy and strategy.
6. Be available as needed for practices and games.
Parents:
Parents must:
1. Mile High Wolverines parents must build up and support their player(s), other team members,
coaches, and other parents of other team members.
2. Parents must possess high moral principles, be honest and fair, and set a superlative example
for others.
3. Parents are also responsible for providing suitable arrangements for transportation of their
player to practices, clinics, and tournaments.
4. Parents are expected to abstain from unprofessional conduct such as, disrespect towards or
harassment of game officials, fans, athletes, coaches, ethnic or racial slurs, and unsportsmanlike
conduct.
Athlete / Parent / Coach Relationship
Communication among the player, parent and coach is necessary.
The communication the coach will convey to your son or daughter will include: expectations the
coaching staff has for your son or daughter, locations and times of all practices and contests, team
requirements, team and individual camps, procedures for injuries, team rules/guidelines.
The type of communication the coaching staff expects from the players includes: notification of any
schedule conflicts in advance and special concerns in regards to the coaching staff's philosophy or
expectations.
As the player becomes involved in the Mile High Wolverines, they will experience some of the most
rewarding moments of their life. It is important to understand that there may also be times when things
do not go the way the player wishes. At these times discussions with the coaching staff is encouraged.
Appropriate concerns a parent should discuss with the coach: the treatment of the player, both mentally
and physically, ways to help the athlete improve, concerns about the players behavior.
Issues not appropriate for a parent to discuss with coach: playing time, team strategies, and other
program members.
There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and parent. It is important that
both parties involved have a clear understanding of the other's position. When these conferences are
necessary, please call the coach to set up an appointment. Please do not attempt to confront a coach
before or after a contest. These can be emotional times for both a parent and a coach.
Parent Participation Opportunities:
The Mile High Wolverines parents are openly encouraged to participate in our team. There are many
areas where parents can contribute, whether skilled in football or basketball or not. They include the
following:
1. Statisticians: Game stats are an important part of developing players. To accurately track player
performance, we need stat keepers and scorebook keepers at games.
2. Trainer: Anyone who knows CPR and has basic background in first aid is welcomed to volunteer for
this position with their team. Unfortunately our players do risk injury every time they step on the
court.
3. Team videographer: Video Tapes of games are an exceptional tool to aid the coach in determining
areas needing improvement.
4. Fund Raising Committee: Parents who serve on this committee would be in charge of carrying out
the current fund raising plan, and developing new methods for obtaining funds for the club.
Mile High Wolverines Code of Conduct:
Dedication: Giving total effort every time you take the field or floor, whether for a game or practice.
This will allow you and the team the best possible outcome.
Accountability: We will all make mistakes, so be responsible for what you do and learn from it. Be
determined to get better each time you step onto the field or court.
Pride: Having pride in yourself and how you play will bring you closer to being the best you can be.
Coachability: Even though you heard a speech many times before or did the drill a hundred times and
know the drill, you and the entire team must listen to all suggestions about how the team could get
even better. Always be willing to try.
Unselfishness: It takes all team members to make a team. Without all players working together on the
field or court and without communication both on and off the field or court, chances on winning the
game are slim. Good players will help and encourage each other to play better.
Mental Toughness: Set your mind to stay focused on the game and do not let anything steer you from
it. Other than putting a "W" in the win column, nothing defeats the opposition better than a mentally
focused team.
Loyalty: Without the loyalty to the coaches, to your teammates and to yourself, we will not reach the
goals we are striving for.
Patience: You must understand that everyone is not as gifted. The more gifted players must help their
teammates, devoting as much time to their development as needed during practice and encouraging
them in games. A team is only as strong as its weakest player.
Humility: Never show an opponent any disrespect on or off the court. Handle praise and criticism
equally well. Never put yourself above the team.