Big Parent Meeting
7/15/23
Coach Lutman-head football coach/varsity head coach- Background information. “What does it mean to be a professional?”
Coach introduction- 15 coaches, all are nationally certified
Coach Tollifson-freshman head coach
JV head coach has not been announced yet
Summer- Summer has been great for those that have been here. This is not a rebuilding year, it is a reloading year. Going forward need a higher level of commitment during the summer.
Season- Practice times will be in the morning for everyone in the program. 5:30 AM start time. Practice 5:30-7:30, including Sat. Varsity and JV will practice together. 2 coaches for each position, use same coaching techniques and language. Practices will be open to anyone that wants to come. Parents can attend however must sit in bleachers. Practice will be Mon-Sat when school starts. Sat will be more of a scrimmage.
Football classes- Freshman period 1, JV period 2, V period 3
AM football allows kids to be kids, have jobs, help the youth team, etc.
Grades- One day a week will be mandatory study hall one hour a week. At the start of the season everyone will attend. As the season progresses this can change.
Aug 16 6:00 pm fall scrimmage at Cactus high school.
Volunteers- Volunteer 1 time at another level game. Example you have a freshman volunteer at a JV or V game.
Communication- Changing to Band/Ban? app. More user friendly, has a built in calendar.
Aug. 15 is fall sports activity night. Actual football parent meeting. Review future of program, roles of everyone, etc. 6:00 in the gym.
Lockers- should only be using school issued locks
Boosters
Some open position on board. Vote for open positions.
All previous equipment except for sleds was the Mustangs equipment. Now a need for all field equipment.
Concessions- looking to create a committee of a few people. Important to have position filled so football can keep the opportunity as we made $15-18,000 last year.
Game Day volunteers- chain gang, merchandise, concessions
VIP parking- varsity games only
Seniors- fill out player information and parent shirt sizes
Merchandise, Charms
Ads- due Aug 19
Picture day- Aug 19th, get here 5:00 am, start at 6:00 when pictures are finished then go into practice, senior mom photos
Team Meals- needs to be paid before first game, players to fill out google doc from coach and list allergies
Pom/Cheer yard signs- delivered to your yard
Sponsorship- three different packages, $500, $1,000 and $1,500. 10% goes into your players account. Currently working on creating family sponsorships at lower price levels.
Check Out- pay for everything when you leave
New Season Fees 2023/2024
$500 paid to boosters. 1 lump package June 1-May 31. Game day team meals, 3 shirts, 2 shorts, team BBQ, team equipment/operating expenses, banquet/gift and following year will include summer weight lifting. If you are invited to camp that is an additional fee.
Pay to play is $100 to book store
If paid BILT, could be paid
Can get a sponsor to buy a specific line item
Balance left over $26,000 from last year however includes golf tournament and last year has not yet been closed out.
Fees are dropped however no child will be left off team if unable to pay fees. If on free/reduced lunches please notify boosters as there is no pay to play and an agreement can be made with boosters for work on fees/payment plans, etc.
At season opener BBQ all fees need to be paid at or before BBQ to attend.
With new season fees need help with fundraisers, sponsorships, etc to help with fees.
7/15/23
Coach Lutman-head football coach/varsity head coach- Background information. “What does it mean to be a professional?”
Coach introduction- 15 coaches, all are nationally certified
Coach Tollifson-freshman head coach
JV head coach has not been announced yet
Summer- Summer has been great for those that have been here. This is not a rebuilding year, it is a reloading year. Going forward need a higher level of commitment during the summer.
Season- Practice times will be in the morning for everyone in the program. 5:30 AM start time. Practice 5:30-7:30, including Sat. Varsity and JV will practice together. 2 coaches for each position, use same coaching techniques and language. Practices will be open to anyone that wants to come. Parents can attend however must sit in bleachers. Practice will be Mon-Sat when school starts. Sat will be more of a scrimmage.
Football classes- Freshman period 1, JV period 2, V period 3
AM football allows kids to be kids, have jobs, help the youth team, etc.
Grades- One day a week will be mandatory study hall one hour a week. At the start of the season everyone will attend. As the season progresses this can change.
Aug 16 6:00 pm fall scrimmage at Cactus high school.
Volunteers- Volunteer 1 time at another level game. Example you have a freshman volunteer at a JV or V game.
Communication- Changing to Band/Ban? app. More user friendly, has a built in calendar.
Aug. 15 is fall sports activity night. Actual football parent meeting. Review future of program, roles of everyone, etc. 6:00 in the gym.
Lockers- should only be using school issued locks
Boosters
Some open position on board. Vote for open positions.
All previous equipment except for sleds was the Mustangs equipment. Now a need for all field equipment.
Concessions- looking to create a committee of a few people. Important to have position filled so football can keep the opportunity as we made $15-18,000 last year.
Game Day volunteers- chain gang, merchandise, concessions
VIP parking- varsity games only
Seniors- fill out player information and parent shirt sizes
Merchandise, Charms
Ads- due Aug 19
Picture day- Aug 19th, get here 5:00 am, start at 6:00 when pictures are finished then go into practice, senior mom photos
Team Meals- needs to be paid before first game, players to fill out google doc from coach and list allergies
Pom/Cheer yard signs- delivered to your yard
Sponsorship- three different packages, $500, $1,000 and $1,500. 10% goes into your players account. Currently working on creating family sponsorships at lower price levels.
Check Out- pay for everything when you leave
New Season Fees 2023/2024
$500 paid to boosters. 1 lump package June 1-May 31. Game day team meals, 3 shirts, 2 shorts, team BBQ, team equipment/operating expenses, banquet/gift and following year will include summer weight lifting. If you are invited to camp that is an additional fee.
Pay to play is $100 to book store
If paid BILT, could be paid
Can get a sponsor to buy a specific line item
Balance left over $26,000 from last year however includes golf tournament and last year has not yet been closed out.
Fees are dropped however no child will be left off team if unable to pay fees. If on free/reduced lunches please notify boosters as there is no pay to play and an agreement can be made with boosters for work on fees/payment plans, etc.
At season opener BBQ all fees need to be paid at or before BBQ to attend.
With new season fees need help with fundraisers, sponsorships, etc to help with fees.