Football

2007 Program Outline

A Guide to the expectations of our football program!

WHATEVER IT TAKES!
Most Disciplined, Hardest Playing, Best Conditioned
Team in Alabama

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 Table of Contents
 Welcome Letter 3
 FCA Competitor‘s Creed 4
 Commitment to Excellence 5
 Vision Statement & Mission Statement 6
 Life Long Goals & Core Values 7
 Daily Goals 8
 Program Outline Statement 9
 Philosophy of Education & Athletics 9
 Coaching Staff Philosophy 10
 Program Goals 11
 Honor Code 12
 Player Expectations 13
 Additional Expectations 17
 Sports Safety 21
 Prevention of Injuries 22
 Special Warning for Football Players 22
 Eagle Class 22
 Eagle Pride & Teamwork 23
 Determination of Playing Time 24
 Excellence 25
 Weekly Practice Schedule 27
 Parent Coach Communication 28
 Parent Expectations 31
 Academics 32
 Study Habits 33
 2007 Varsity Schedule 36
 Varsity Spirit Pack Order Form 37
 2007 Game Day Program Ad Form 38
 Football Warning & Consent to Participate 39

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SMCS Football Parents,

The coaching staff and administration of Shades Mountain Christian School are committed in our quest
for CHARACTER AND EXCELLENCE in our student athletes and football program. What is our
quest? It is our daily pursuit of character and excellence in everything we attempt! We have high
expectations for players, parents, and coaches. This mission will begin as soon as a potential player
makes a firm commitment to join our program. We will stay focused on our goals and press on every
day to make ourselves better in the classroom, reach our potential athletically, and develop character
traits that will allow each player to be a better person, productive member of society and to allow the
love of God to be demonstrated in our actions.

We will begin by building a strong foundation based on faith, character, commitment, determination,
and discipline. Our quest will come from the HEART, because that‘s where character qualities originate.
The highest reward for what will be asked of players is not what you might GET from our quest, but
rather what you BECOME by it. We are working to develop a family focus within the structure of our
team, where everyone will be an encouraging force in building our program. Our character is often
tested in times of crisis, and we want to demonstrate positive qualities in those situations.

Having a great ATTITUDE at all times is critical to the success of our program. Our consistency of
having a great ATTITUDE in the classroom, at home, in the halls, at practice, and at games will provide
great benefits for each player and our team.

Our journey needs the positive support of our school, faculty, administration, parents, and community.
There are no short cuts to OUR QUEST, just hard work and dedication!

This Program Outline is designed to help make you aware of policies and expectations of the Shades
Mountain Christian School football program. The contents of this Program Outline will be discussed
with parents during our parent meetings and also communicated with our players frequently. We desire
an open line of communication involving players, parents, and coaches. If you have any questions
concerning any aspect of our football program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please complete the Football Warning & Consent Form, Player Profile Sheet, Spirit Pack Order Form,
and Program Ad Form and return to me as soon as possible. Each player must also have a current
physical on file in order to participate.

Our coaches look forward to working with you, parents of our young men, to help build a very exciting
and valuable program for the young men in our community!

We welcome you to our football family and look forward to getting to know you and your family better!

Go Eagles!
Mike Bramblett
Head Football Coach

School Number: 205-978-6001

Email: mwbramblett@yahoo.com

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 I respect my coaches, officials,
teammates and competitors
out of respect for the Lord.

My body is the temple of Jesus Christ.

I protect it from within and without.
Nothing enters my body that
does not honor the Living God.
I am a Christian first and last. My sweat is an offering to my Master.
I am created in the likeness of My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.
God Almighty to bring Him glory.
I am a member of Team Jesus Christ. I give my all - all of the time.
I wear the colors of the cross. I do not give up. I do not give in.
I do not give out. I am the Lord’s
I am a Competitor now and forever. warrior -
I am made to strive, to strain, a competitor by conviction
to stretch and to succeed and a disciple of determination.
in the arena of competition. I am confident beyond reason
I am a Christian Competitor because my confidence lies in Christ.
and as such, I face my challenger The results of my efforts
with the face of Christ. must result in His glory.
I do not trust in myself. LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN.
I do not boast in my abilities LET THE GLORY BE GOD'S.
or believe in my own strength.
I rely solely on the power of God.
I compete for the pleasure of
my Heavenly Father, the honor of
Christ
and the reputation of the Holy Spirit.
My attitude on and off
the field is above reproach -
my conduct beyond criticism.
Whether I am preparing,
practicing or playing;
I submit to God's authority
and those He has put over me.

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 SMCS Eagles: Commitment to Excellence
―One Heart Beat‖
Creates Excellence
―Where We Go One, We Go All‖

Excellence is never an accident. It is achieved in a ―Team‖ only as a result

of an unrelenting and vigorous insistence on the highest standards of
performance. It requires an unswerving expectancy of quality from the
coaches and players.

Excellence is contagious. It infects and affects everyone on the team. It

charts the direction of the program. It establishes the criteria for planning. It
provides zest and vitality to the team. Once achieved, excellence has a talent
for permeating every aspect of the life of the team.

Excellence demands commitment and a tenacious dedication from the

leadership of the team. Once it is accepted and expected, it must be
nourished and continually reviewed and renewed. It is never ending process
of striving and searching. It requires a spirit of mission and boundless energy.
It is always the result of a creatively conceived and precisely planned effort.

Excellence inspires. It electrifies. It empowers every phase of our

football program. It unleashes an impact, which influences every program,
every activity, every player, and every coach. To instill it in an organization
is difficult: to sustain it, even more so. It demands adaptability, imagination
and vigor. But most of all, it requires from the leadership of the ―Team‖ a
constant state of self-discovery and discipline.

Excellence must be our ―Teams‖ lifeline. It energizes a stimulating and

pulsating force (One Heart Beat). Excellence as a student athlete is
important…. Because it is everything!

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 SMCS Football Vision Statement:
To develop well disciplined, Christ centered student/athletes who strive for educational
and athletic excellence.

SMCS Football Mission Statement:

Building Champions for Life!
 To assist our student athletes in developing a personal, active, daily relationship
with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
 To function in a manner that all of our actions bring glory & praise to God.
 Forge the foundation that will yield a lifetime of success for our players.
 Develop student/athletes who are committed to personal excellence and team
success.
 Provide inspirational and motivational environment where preparation, practice
and hard work generate legitimate opportunities for success.

 Focus on the things we can control, effort and attitude, not the things we can not
control.

 Emphasize the importance and development of fundamentals and techniques

necessary for positive experiences in football and in life.

8. Create a consistently exciting and entertaining program that generates huge levels
of support, pride, and tradition for all in our community to share.

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 Life Long Goals from Football
Discipline Integrity
Time Management Character
Work Ethic Leadership Skills
Dedication Perseverance
Self Confidence Physical Wellness
Pride in Self Lifetime Friendships

SMCS Football Core Values:

Christian: We are proud to be part of a Christian school and proclaim Jesus Christ
through our thoughts and actions.

Commitment: Be committed to personal excellence in the classroom, athletics, and our

community.

Integrity: Do what is right! Be honest and loyal to parents, coaches, teachers, classmates,
and teammates.

Pride: It is a personal commitment; it is an attitude, which separates excellence from

mediocrity. We will work hard to make the most of the gifts God has given each of us! We
will strive for excellence and to praise Him in everything we do!

Teamwork: Teamwork is achieved when individuals make personal sacrifices to work

together for the success of the group.

Discipline: Means being mentally and physically tough, to continually improve and
become the best student, athlete, mentor, and family member we can be. Discipline is
doing the things you are to do correct, the first time, & when you are suppose to do it!

Effort: Give everything we have in everything we do in the classroom, athletics, and in

our community, ‗as unto the Lord…‖

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 SMCS Football Daily Goals
1. FIRST THINGS FIRST: Rom. 8: 28

2. IMPROVEMENT
A little improvement each day adds up over the years!

3. GREAT EFFORT
There is no reason not to give great effort, life is too short!

4. UNITY
A successful team requires eleven playing as one!

5. ENTHUSIASM
It is contagious!

6. CONSISTENCY
Consistency comes from discipline and repetition!

7. TOUGHNESS
Mental and physical toughness are essential for success!

8. ELIMINATE MISTAKES
We must identify mistakes and work each day to correct them!

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 SMCS Program Outline Statement:
This football program outline is designed to provide information to both football players
and their parents (or guardians) of the program elements, including specific rules and
regulations, that will help mold a championship program at Shades Mountain Christian
School. Participation in high school athletics is a privilege that carries with it varying
degrees of honor, respect, responsibility and sacrifice. Since competition is a privilege and
not a right, those who choose to participate will be expected to follow the Code of Conduct
established by the coaching staff and administration. Student athletes represent their
school, family and community. It is the athletes‘ duty to conduct themselves in a dignified
and respectable manner.

SMCS Philosophy of Education and Athletics

Football is a tremendous teaching tool for the game of life! Just as skills are learned during
the school day, additional valuable skills and habits are gained through participation in
athletics and the great game of football. Our program will operate with this educational
philosophy in all we do! Our young men and their education, in the classroom and on the
athletic fields, will be our foremost goal!

We must demand a commitment to excellence and to winning, not only in football, but
also to every endeavor in life considered worthwhile and meaningful. Our student athletes
must learn that dedication, sacrifice and hard work are necessary ingredients in performing
any task that will lead to the attainment of a valued goal or life objective.

The athlete in our program is in a favorable and unique position. He is a part of a team and
must learn to work and function effectively and cohesively with a wide variety of
personalities. Lasting and treasured friendships will be nurtured and developed. He will
also represent our school in a very visible role and we will encourage him to conduct
himself with character, poise, integrity, honesty, and pride.

As coaches and teachers, we will always be aware of the tremendous influence our
position projects, for good or bad. We teach by example. It is my goal and desire that the
young men who have participated under our leadership are finer and more decent persons
for having done so. We will never place the value of a win above that of instilling the
highest desirable ideals and character traits on our student athletes.

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 Coaching Staff Philosophy
1. Provide integrity based Christian leadership of the young men in our program
2. Contribute to the development and well-rounded maturity in the student athlete.
3. Train the student/athlete for leadership.
4. Encourage the student athlete to achieve academic success.
5. Make the student athlete concerned and aware of the importance of his self-
disciplined and commitment in all areas of his life.
6. Develop, refine, and teach ethical values.
7. Teach the practice of excellence in competition.
8. Encourage the student athlete to be concerned about his attitude in the overall
education process.

What You Can Expect From Your Coaches

1. To be loyal to you in all areas.
2. To be totally honest!
3. To provide leadership and training necessary to achieve our goals.
4. To work you harder than you have ever worked before.
5. To assist you in any way possible now and after graduation.
6. To treat you as a man and to love and respect you.
7. To make all decisions predicated on what is best for the team and then what is best
for the individual.
8. To do everything within our power to make SMCS the best place in Alabama to go
to school and play football.
9. To help you mature and grow as a man.
10. To help you reach your goals.

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 SMCS Varsity Program Goals
Varsity athletes are expected to possess the skills and attitudes necessary to help produce
advancement into State Play-off competition. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE COACHING STAFF TO DETERMINE A PLAYER‘S ROLE, POSITIONS
ASSIGNED, AND HOW MUCH EACH PLAYER PARTICIPATES IN COMPETITION.
No varsity player is guaranteed playing time.
1. Provide a positive and rewarding experience.
2. Focus on Christ, first and foremost, in all we do.
3. Instill the concept of team.
4. Develop each player in at least one offensive and one defensive position.
5. Develop leaders.
6. Teach players responsibility, integrity, and commitment.
7. Develop the concept of proper sportsmanship.
8. Teach advanced techniques and schemes.
9. Play as many players as possible without sacrificing team success.
10. Strive for championship level.
11. Promote and facilitate the importance of academic success.

SMCS Junior High Program Goals

The Junior High Program Goals will follow our Varsity Goals with a few exceptions:

 Every player in good standing will have the opportunity to participate

 Participation and the development of varsity-level skills are more important than
winning contests.
 Coaches are encouraged to provide ―quality playing time‖ for each athlete but we do
not specify a minimum or maximum amount of time each player will be allotted.
 IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COACHING STAFF TO
DETERMINE AMOUNTS OF PLAYING TIME, POSITIONS ASSIGNED, AND
PLAYER ROLE.
 Players may not get into a contest or may see limited action because of individual
player preference, safety precautions, or disciplinary action taken because of
attendance, tardiness, negative attitudes, unsportsmanlike conduct, etc

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Honor Code:
―On my honor as a Shades Mountain Christian School student/athlete, manager, trainer
and coach, I will not tolerate any violation to the athletic policies set forth by Shades
Mountain Christian School administration and the Head Coach.‖

The Honor System at Shades Mountain Christian School is a code of ethics governing the
conduct of the student/athlete and coaches in all matters pertaining to personal honesty,
character and integrity. It is an expression of the desire of the student/athlete, the coaches,
managers, trainers and administration to provide the atmosphere of living in which
qualities of mutual trust, respect, character, and integrity must prevail.

Every student/athlete, coach, trainer, and manager is responsible for following the Honor
Code at all times. This includes on and off campus behavior. Along with obeying the
Honor Code, the student/athlete, coach, trainer, and manager are responsible for making
sure his/her peers follow the Code as well. Student/athletes, coaches, trainers, and
managers are required to report any offenses they witness to the Head Coach and/or
administration. Failing to do this is an Honor Code violation itself.

A student/athlete, coach, trainer, and manager observe at all times the principles of the
Honor Code. In doing so, they will not use alcohol, drugs, tobacco, lie, cheat, steal, leave
campus, break criminal or civil laws. Or engage in any dishonest act, assist others in the
commission of these acts, and not tolerate these acts.

A student/athlete, coach, trainer, or manger in violation of the Honor Code is subject to

severe disciplinary action, including suspension and dismissal from the team. In addition,
any student/athlete, coach, trainer, or manager that displays blatant and deliberate
disregard for the basic principles of the Honor Code may be suspended and dismissed from
the team even though he/she was not caught at the time of the violation.

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 SMCS Football Player Expectations
All of these revolve around one thought: DO WHAT IS RIGHT!
I. General Expectations
1. Don‘t embarrass the program!
a. Maintain our motto: Most disciplined, hardest playing, best
conditioned team in Alabama.
b. Eagle football players must conduct themselves with class at all
times. We will exhibit good sportsmanship on the field and good
citizenship off the field. Every action of a team member reflects on
their coaches, teammates and school.
c. No one is indispensable. Team rights superseded individual rights.
2. Be on time for all meetings, practices, meals, classes, etc.
a. The official time is on Coach Bramblett‘s wrist. Call before, not
after, if you have an emergency.
b. This means being prepared to begin at the stated time, not arriving at
the stated time.
c. Prepared = dressed and ready to go! If you are not prepared you are
late!
3. Proper Language
a. Be polite, courteous, and positive
b. Eliminate all profanity!
c. Use Yes Sir, No Sir; Yes Mam, No Mam
d. Please, Thank You, Excuse Me!
4. Dress Code
a. SMCS football attire required for all football activities; practice,
games
b. No jewelry during workouts, practices, games
c. Pants will be worn at waist level
d. School dress code applies to football activities
5. Cell phones are not allowed during the school day.
a. Cell phone use will not be allowed in the locker room during football
times. This includes text messaging!
b. Game day cell phone use should be limited to communicating with
parents during appropriate times.
6. Respect your teammates and coaches.
a. Use the Golden Rule. Treat others, as you would want to be treated.
b. Be truthful in all of your actions and words.
c. Respect your driving privileges: Drive with a sense of caution at all
times, especially in the school parking lot.
d. Coaches should receive Coach ―last name‖, responses from players
when talking to them.

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 e. Never talk back to a coach or staff member. I will always back the
staff. There is a time, place, and a way to disagree. Showing
disrespect is not it!
f. We must pull together as a team if we are going to have success as a
team.

II. Training Expectations

1. The use of tobacco products, illegal drugs, alcohol, or steroids is not allowed.
a. See drug policy that follows
2. Report all injuries to our trainer immediately.
3. Any treatments as prescribed by our trainer will be treated as a practice in
terms of attendance policy—required!
4. Treatments and Taping:
a. All treatments and taping must be taken care of before practice
begins. If you are late to practice, you are late, no excuses.
b. The training room will close 10 minutes before practice begins each
day
5. Injuries:
a. Any player held out of practice will dress in the uniform of the day
and stay with their groups. This will keep all players up to date.
b. Any player not willing to do the above will forfeit their privilege of
dressing and playing on Friday of that week.
6. Practice:
a. Make sure all equipment is ready for practice well in advance. Being
late for practice because of an equipment problem is not excused.
b. Missing any practice period will result in one set of ―The Big 25‖ to
make up for missed work.
c. Practice and game clothing will be worn as it is issued. Do not cut or
alter any t-shirts, shorts, or other clothing. WE DON‘T WANT A
BUNCH OF INDIVIDUALS! WE WILL BE A TEAM!
d. Undershirts and jerseys must be tucked in at all times.
e. Helmets will be worn at all times, unless you are told to take it off. It
is not to sit on or throw. Never lay your helmet on the ground, for
any reason.
f. Don‘t bend over or put your hands on your knees when you are tired
or fatigued. This shows weakness to everyone that can see you. Stand
tall and put your hands behind your head and breathe.

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III. Academic Expectations
1. Always get to your class on time. This cannot be overemphasized. Nothing
causes a teacher to turn off a student faster than a late arrival.
2. Remember that in any classroom the teacher is the absolute authority, so
follow his/her rules and show respect at all times.
3. Be a leader in the classroom!! Sit in the front of class, if possible.
4. Careless appearance is held against an athlete to a greater degree than against
other students. Dress neatly: shoes tied, hair, neat and clean, clean shaven,
and of course great attitude. Eliminate Flip Flops!
5. Be prepared for class! Before class starts, make sure you have all your
materials, make sure that your book and/or notebook is open, and you have a
pen or pencil ready to write.
6. Once class starts, keep your mouth closed unless you are asking or answering
a question, or are taking part on a teacher led discussion or activity
7. Never prepare to leave before the end of class. Closing books, zipping of
backpacks, etc.., these are between class activities.
8. Make sure that you turn in all work assigned, on time and fully completed.
With proper planning you will get everything done in all of your classes.
There are NO excuses.
9. If you must miss a class due to travel, before you leave, PLEASE MAKE
ARRANGMENTS FOR ANY ASSIGNMENTS OR PAPERS DUE. THIS
SHOULD BE DONE AT LEAST 2 CLASS DAYS AHEAD OF THE
ABSENCE.
10. As soon as possible after class, do your homework and read your notes. If you
leave them unread for 24 hours, as much as 90% of there value will be lost.
11. Any grades below a ―C‖ will not be tolerated and will have consequences.
Every player is capable of making C‘s.
12. If you need help in any class, please let the coaching staff know so that we
may try to arrange help for you before it is too late in any class. We can‘t
help with anything at the last minute.

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IV. Discipline Procedures
1. Do what you are supposed to, the way it is supposed to be done, when it is
supposed to be done, and do it every time! If you do this, you will never have
to worry about our discipline procedures.
Expectation 1st 2nd 3rd
1. On Time Gasser Set Big 25 No Practice/Dress
2. At Practice Big 25 & ¼ Fun Run & ½ No Dress
3. Unprepared for practice Gasser Set Big 25 No Practice/Dress
4. Inappropriate Language Big 25 Fun Run No Practice/Dress
5. Dress Code Gasser Set Big 25 Double
6. Disrespect to coaches, Double & ½ Dismissal
players, teachers
7. Stealing Dismissal
8. Each Academic ―D‖ Gasser Set Big 25
9. Each Academic ―F‖ Big 25 Fun Run
Gasser Set: Across field, over & back, over & back. This will consist of 4 gassers in
the following times. 1-30 sec., 2- 35 sec., 3-40 sec., 4-45 sec. You will have one
minute recovery between each gasser. If you don‘t make each time, you will have the
run the next day until you make the times or complete 3 gasser sets.
Big 25: Push ups, squats, and lunges. You will begin at 25 and work your way down
to 1. All of these will be done in succession. There will be no extended rest periods.
Fun Run: Weighted runs. You will carry a dumbbell in each hand.
1. Up and down 5 times. You may stop and rest (15 sec.) at the end of each single.
2. Up, down, up, down 5 times. You may stop and rest (15 sec.) at the end of each
double.
3. Up, down, up, down, up, down 5 times. You may stop and rest (30 sec.) at the
end of each triple.
Walking is not allowed! Trips walked will not count!

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Additional Expectations:
 Code of Conduct: Every SMCS Football player, manager (9-12) and coach is
expected to show respect for themselves and those around them, as well as the
material and physical surroundings which are provided. Each member of the
football community has the right to grow and mature intellectually, physically,
morally, emotionally and spiritually. At the same time, each member has the
responsibility to see that other‘s rights are respected and upheld. Language and
behavior should contribute in a positive way to the program. Rules and regulations
represent guidelines for behavior. It is impossible to write rules to cover all
situations that may arise but the rules that exist are designed to enable all team
members, coaches, managers, trainers, administrators and parents to function
harmoniously with each other. If everyone abides by the rules, we create an
atmosphere for success. By breaking rules, we infringe on another‘s right to
succeed, disrupt the community and hurt the team in the process. If this happens,
the offender, parents and team members must accept the consequences set forth.
The consequences will take various forms, according to the degree of violation of
the rules and of the programs rights. The goal of the Code of Conduct is to mold an
individual who makes decisions that contribute to a championship program.

 Off Campus Conduct: Although the school cannot assume responsibility for a
student‘s conduct when the student is outside the school‘s jurisdiction, students
should remember that at all times they are responsible for the good name of Shades
Mountain Christian School Athletics. A student involved in off-campus conduct
prejudicial to the reputation of the school and football program is liable to
disciplinary action by the Head Coach, staff and school authorities.

 Curfew: The hours you keep are between you and your parents. We recommend
that you be home by 10:30 p.m. on all school nights with the exception being on
the night before any game; this will be 9:30 p.m.

 Respect for Coaches: Coaches should receive Coach ―last name‖, responses from
players when talking to them. Players in return will be treated with respect by their
coaches. Whenever a coach is speaking with you, either individually or as a group,
you will give him your undivided attention and always establish eye contact with
him.

 Disrespectful Behavior: SMCS Football stands against harassment of any sort. For
obvious reasons, harassment violates our mandate not only to build trusting
relationships, but in all circumstances accept one another despite our differences.
When these violations are expressed openly in language or behavior, they are
reprehensible. SMCS Football will not allow behavior that mocks, diminishes or

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 impugns the dignity and/or integrity of any player, manager, referee, opponent and
coach. Harassment includes but not limited to the following:

verbal harassment (including harassment expressed through the use of

technology, i.e. e-mails, blogs, websites, etc.)
physical harassment
visual harassment
sexual harassment

All reports about harassment will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
Any student/athlete found in violation of this policy will face serious disciplinary
consequences up to and including dismissal. Any student filing false or frivolous
charges will face equal consequences. This includes but not limited to all on and off
campus violations.

 Cell Phones, Personal Music Devices, and Pagers: Because cell phones and
pagers have the capabilities of text messaging, picture taking and internet access
their ability to create disruptions and problematic situations have increased
significantly. Thus, SMCS Football takes an aggressive stance in regards to these
devices. These devices are never to be in the student‘s possession during the school
day. They must be kept out of sight and turned off during the school day hours. If a
player must contact a parent while at the field house, they must ask for permission
of use or use the phone in the office. Players and managers found to be using these
devices without permission will have it confiscated and returned prior to departing
to go home. Players and managers may use their cell phones after practice, summer
workouts, off-season weight training and games to call for a ride home.

 Appointments: SMCS Football discourages the scheduling of medical

appointments that interrupt the academic process and after school that interrupt
game preparation during practice time. The best time to schedule these appointments
is on Thursday after school for varsity team members or Friday after school for
junior high team members. SMCS Football realizes that it may be necessary to
schedule medical appointments during school or practice time. SMCS Football
request; however, that the absence from school or practice for these appointments be
limited to travel time to and from the appointment and actual appointment time. A
physician‘s note must accompany the student/athlete‘s return if practice time is
missed.

 Attendance: Daily attendance of each student is essential to his success at Shades

Mountain Christian School. Each teacher has carefully planned the week‘s work and
has assigned specific material to complete outside of class (homework, projects,
reading, and writing) and/or testing for each day. Whenever an absence by a student
occurs, he misses an important part of the planned curriculum process because he
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 misses the teacher‘s instruction and explanation of material as well as important
testing. He also misses an important part of the football game plan because he
misses the coach‘s instruction and explanation of material relevant to game day
success. An absence is excused from football for the following reasons: death in the
family, sickness, quarantined, contagious disease, extreme family emergency,
special educational programs, and by the trainer. Students cannot pass a course and
perform in a game if absent. If a football player misses a Monday during game
week, he misses critical information to the game plan. Tuesday through Thursday,
he misses critical preparation time. If the absence is excused and he is able to
perform in the game without compromising victory, than he may play in the game.
If his absence will compromise the team‘s pursuit of victory, then he may not play
in the game. The decision will be made in the best interest to the team by the Head
Coach and Staff. If the player has an unexcused absence on Monday during the
game week, he will not dress for that game. If he has one unexcused absence on
Tuesday through Thursday, he will be suspended for 50% of that game. (1 half of
the game) This includes starting on offense, defense and special teams. It will be the
decision of the Head Coach and position coach if and when that player resumes play
during the game.

 ―LOCK IN‖—Focus and concentrate on the task at hand!

 Dress: Dress should be very professional in uniform and out. Everyone will wear
their uniform in the same manner. We are a team. All players must be in school
colors at practice and in games, when temperatures become colder and
undergarments are being used they also must be in school colors. Take care of your
equipment. Do not wear jewelry in practice or games. For practices and games,
boxer shorts will not be allowed. There are several reasons for this and they will be
discussed at a later date. Your appearance away from the field, especially at school,
should reflect the same class and pride that shows in our program.
 Cheating Policy: Dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Cheating is defined
as any intentional deception by which students pass off someone else‘s academic
work as their own. This refers to test, quizzes, exams, college entrance exams and
any work required in the registration process ( ACT/SAT, essays ), term papers,
homework, projects, and class work. Any student/athlete violating any of these by
giving and/or receiving information will automatically be disciplined.
The following represents examples of cheating: Copying another students academic
work, allowing another student to copy your academic work( homework, test,
quizzes, essays, term papers, projects, class work ), plagiarizing, having someone
else pose for you on a college entrance exam or posing to be someone else on a
college entrance exam.

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 Any student/athlete violating the cheating policy will be subject to school policies
plus subject to football program discipline policies for this violation. Note: this
includes internet and computer academic work.
 My Space Policy: Students that post something on the internet, on My Space,
FaceBook, Xenga, al.com or other comparable web sites, have posted it ―in a public
domain,‖ meaning that at any given time in the day over 75 million people have
direct access to what the student/athlete posted. If the football program becomes
aware that a student/athlete has posted something that is derogatory to themselves,
other students, teachers, coaches, the school, the football program, or indicates that
they are engaging in illegal or immoral activities or harassment of others, they will
be subject to discipline which could include suspension and/or expulsion from the
program.
 Care of Equipment and Facilities: You are to hang your equipment in your locker
as you are shown. You are to clean your equipment as least once per week. Do not
track mud and dirt into any building. Take off cleated shoes before entering the
building. Latrines and toilets are to be flushed; showers and faucets turned off so
they don‘t drip, and all coke and juice cans placed in the trashcan. Clean up in and
around our areas each day. This includes bus usage as well. Team leaders are
responsible to monitor both the bus, locker room, weight room and practice areas.

 Team travel: Check and pack all your gear. You are responsible for this. Dress will
include nice pants and our game day shirt. Please be prompt, if you are late you will
be left behind. Do not miss a meeting or a team meal if we are traveling a long
distance. There will be NO loud or boisterous conduct on the trips, remember why
we are here. We will sing AFTER A WIN! Everyone will return with the team,
unless approved by the head coach.

 Leaving the Building: Any football player leaving the building during the school
day must sign out with office and they will inform Coach Bramblett. In the event
that a player will miss practice time, Coach Bramblett must be informed. Player‘s
must not leave the building or school grounds without checking out with the office.
Players leaving the building or school grounds for any reason without permission
will be considered TRUANT.

 Stealing and Vandalism: Stealing or willful destruction of school property,

opponent‘s school property, or the property of other students will not be tolerated
and the offender will face serious disciplinary consequences with the consideration
of expulsion from the program. The parent/guardian of each student responsible for
parent remuneration when willful destruction occurs to school or personal property
will be held responsible.

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  Fighting: Student/athletes endangering the safety of others or themselves by
fighting, pushing, shoving, tripping, throwing objects or any other aggressive acts
will not be tolerated at any time. If it happens during a contest, workout, practice,
locker room, or parking lot, the student/athlete will be removed from the situation
immediately.

 Participation Absence Policy: A student/athlete must be present for two entire

periods of the school day to be a participant in any after school or evening activity,
practice or game. If a student/athlete does not meet the two period criteria will not
be eligible to participate in practice and/or the game. Any student/athlete eligibility
for participation in a game or practice on a Saturday after having been absent the
previous day (Friday) is at the discretion of the Head Coach.

 Injury Policy: Any player that has any type of injury should see our Coach
Bramblett and our trainer immediately. If you require greater medical attention, we
will assist in setting appointments with the appropriate doctors. We are aware of
insurance requirements and which plans are accepted at the various offices. Our
goal is to provide you with the appropriate medical care and to return you to activity
within the safest time frame. See the following page for more information!

 The X Rule: X in mathematics is the symbol for the unknown. The X rule states
that if a situation arises that is not mentioned in the rules, the coaching staff, at its
discretion, will have the right to determine whether the situation will be tolerated
and what the consequences are for the situation.

SPORTS SAFETY
Participation in any athletic activity may result in severe injury, including paralysis or
death. Changes in rules, improved conditioning programs, better medical coverage, and
improvements in equipment and coaching techniques have reduced these risks, but it is
impossible to totally eliminate such occurrences from athletics. Players can reduce the
chance of injury by obeying all safety rules in their sport, reporting all physical problems
to their coaches, following a proper conditioning program, and inspecting their own
equipment daily. Damaged equipment must be immediately reported to the coaches. Do
not play with damaged or ill-fitting equipment. There are times, especially while playing a
contact sport, that a player can purposely cause physical injury to an opponent. The cheap-
shot artist has no place in athletics. Players who intentionally try to injure an opponent will
be disciplined or removed from the program.

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 PREVENTION OF INJURIES
Unfortunately, injury is a common occurrence in athletics. Prevent injuries by:
 Working hard at conditioning programs established by your coaches
 Reporting to the first practice in good physical condition
 Keeping mentally involved during games and practices
 Going as hard during every practice as you do in games
 Learning to listen to what your body is saying. Most often pain tells you something
is wrong. Stop, before the injury gets worse.

IF YOU ARE INJURED

 Tell your coach immediately and see our trainer

 We will direct to a doctor for diagnosis and treatment! Follow his/her advice!
 Do what your body tells you to do! No one has the right to tell you it doesn‘t hurt or
that you have to play with pain! You can suffer from injury years after everyone has
forgotten the big game!
SPECIAL WARNING FOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS
All football players are warned. Do not strike an opponent with any part of the
helmet or facemask. This is a violation of football rules and may cause you to suffer
severe brain or neck injury, including paralysis or death. Even though you wear a
helmet severe brain or neck injury may also occur accidentally while playing football.

Eagle Class
Class is a genuine respect for others. We display this genuine respect when we say
―please‖ and ―thank you.‖ When we use the words ―excuse me,‖ we are showing
respect for others. By using a positive vocabulary, we show class. The use of profanity
tells others just how little class we have. We must put others first and be willing to give of
ourselves in everything we do! We will take responsibility for our mistakes and learn from
them. By eliminating excuses, we display class. We will show good sportsmanship, win
or lose! We will win with class, not bragging about our accomplishments, and lose with
class, not make excuses and blaming others. We will display humility in victory. We will
never run up the score on an opponent! We will play to win and play hard but we will
control the results, with class, if the outcome is no longer in doubt. In short, we will
always treat others the way we would like them to treat us!

―Profanity is the effort of a feeble mind to express itself forcefully.‖

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 Eagle Pride:
It is a privilege to be a member of this football squad and to be an Eagle. The time, effort,
and energy we all spend in making our program a success is based on a strong conviction
that football and an education will provide some of your greatest values and most
rewarding moments. Take pride in everything you do as part of our program, for in
football as in life, the success you enjoy will result from the effort you are willing to give
to be a winner. Shades Mountain Christian School Football is building a tradition of
PRIDE and EXCELLENCE, a football tradition to match our academic tradition.
Remember the players who came before you every time you walk into the locker room,
weight room, step on the field, or wear an Eagle Football Uniform. Remember you are
setting the example for those who will follow in your footsteps. You are an Eagle all the
time and forever.

Teamwork
Teamwork divides the work and doubles the success. It is the fuel that enables common
people to attain uncommon results! Being apart of a team, we accomplish more, faster.
Support, compassion, and caring will inspire everyone to keep peace, and then, lead ~ in
spite of pressures, hardships, or fatigue. It is a reward, a challenge, and a privilege to be a
contributing member of our TEAM!

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 Determination of Playing Time
Every one of you wants to start on our football team. Unfortunately, not all of you will.
The coaching staff must determine who will start. Consequently, we feel it is important for
you to understand how we will decide on depth charts as practice progresses. The
following five (5 points) will be the criteria used in selecting starters and developing depth
charts.

1. Knowledge of Assignment: We cannot and will not play people who do not know their
assignments. Your position coach will spend extra time with you if you so desire.
Everyone can give 100%.

2. Hustle and Effort: Everyone will be expected to give 100% at all times. Your
teammates will be giving 100% and they expect you to do so also. Extra effort wins
games. Everyone can give 100%.

3. Hitting and Mental Toughness: We will discover during fall practice who is
aggressive and mentally tough. Football is a contact sport and it must be played with
mental toughness. Everyone can hit.

4. Contribution to the Overall Team: Football is one of the few team sports left. The
individual, who motivates his teammates to do better, is always enthusiastic and ready,
will make a greater contribution than one who does not possess this quality. One man who
hates to lose is an invaluable player. Everyone can be a team player. Everyone wants to
win, but what we are looking for are people who can‘t live with losing.

5. Talent: If the above four characteristics are equal and they should be, then the young
man who has the most talent, makes the most big plays, will start. However, talent will not
enter into our evaluation until we look closely at the first four qualities. Obviously if you
are injured it will be difficult for us to evaluate you.

It‘s our desire to play as many people as possible. We will attempt to play everyone each
game. The above was written so that you will know exactly how we will evaluate you. Our
hardest workers and best athletes will lead us to a championship. All of you that do not
earn a starting position, it is up to you to continue to work hard and be prepared when
called upon.

Our main concern is to be fair as possible with you and to be truly honest. If you do not
feel that you are being treated fairly, see your position coach. In the event you are still not
satisfied, please see me! (Proper Chain of Command)

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 How will we achieve Excellence?
EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE TEAM UNITY-- To contribute to TEAM UNITY, SMCS athletes are
expected to:
 Attend every practice and be on time
BECAUSE practice time missed hurts the entire team!
 Be supportive of coaches and teammates
BECAUSE seeds of discontent often grow into major problems!
 Accept your assigned role as a team member
BECAUSE expressing dissatisfaction divides the team!
 Ride together to and from games
BECAUSE teams experience winning and losing together!

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE CONDITIONED ATHLETES -- To become HIGHLY

CONDITIONED, SMCS athletes are expected to:
 Commit to abstinence of alcohol, tobacco or drugs
BECAUSE substance abuse dulls senses and slows reflexes!
 Work hard at conditioning your mind and body
BECAUSE bigger, faster, stronger, smarter has the winning edge!
 Eat the right foods and get plenty of sleep
BECAUSE you can‘t put it out if you don‘t have it to give!
 Commit to a year- around, personalized weight training program
BECAUSE a serious weight program is necessary for athletic excellence!

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE TEAM PRIDE – To instill TEAM PRIDE, SMCS athletes are expected
to:
 Act in a respectful manner at all times
BECAUSE players who act like clowns tend to play the same way!
 Maintain acceptable standards of dress and grooming
BECAUSE teams who look good play better!
 Follow all school rules and regulations
BECAUSE self-discipline brings pride and respect!
 Be supportive of team members and coaches at all times
BECAUSE when everyone can trust you, the entire team will benefit!

NOTE: Athletes must follow all school rules at all times while representing SMCS. Failure to do so may
result in discipline from outside the athletic program including suspension and/or expulsion from school.

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE INTELLIGENT PLAYERS - To become

INTELLIGENT PLAYERS, SMCS athletes are expected to:
 Maintain high academic standards in the classroom
BECAUSE ineligible players cannot participate!
 Listen for understanding and comprehension
BECAUSE coaches should have to say it once only!
 Identify your personal strengths as well as weaknesses
BECAUSE you need to work to improve all aspects of your game!
 Ask questions when you don‘t understand
BECAUSE you can‘t do the job if you don‘t understand the expectations.

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EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP – To show good
SPORTSMANSHIP, SMCS athletes are expected to:
 Be courteous to opponents before, during, and after contests
BECAUSE intimidation only motivates a well prepared opponent!
 Use acceptable language at all times
BECAUSE profanity shows a lack of self-discipline and class!
 Never question an official with words or actions
BECAUSE officials who respect the team will make better calls!
 Respect the physical well-being of opponents
BECAUSE cheap shots are associated with losers!
 Use only positives and stress team effort with the media
BECAUSE the best press is positive ―team‖ comments!
 Support the decisions and show respect to the coaches
BECAUSE complainers divide and destroy!

EXCELLENT TEAMS HAVE ATHLETES WHO ARE LEADERS – To show good

LEADERSHIP, SMCS athletes are expected to:
 Set the example of prioritizing the needs of the team before the needs of self
BECAUSE a group of individuals will never compete well in team sports!
 Encourage teammates with problems to discuss the issues with the coaches
BECAUSE dissension can be catching and destroy the team!
 Expect 100% from your teammates and model what you expect from others
BECAUSE successful teams require a total team effort!
Share in the responsibility for losses and look for ways to get better
BECAUSE team success is proportional to the growth of each member!

The Path to Excellence

1. BE A DREAMER Ask yourself ―How would I want my life if everything worked out right?‖
Most people either don‘t dream at all or don‘t dream big enough.
2. BE A LEARNER Most people fail in life because they reject the advice of experts and
accept the flattery of fools.
3. BE A BELIEVER…IN YOURSELF Self-confidence is not only healthy, it is
contagious. The first step toward others believing in you is to believe in yourself.

4. BE A PLANNER The man who knows where he is going and believes he can get there, will
find people to help him and methods available to achieve every worthwhile goal.
5. BE A WORKER Success is hard work; that‘s why so few people succeed. Most people
would rather sleep than work. DREAM...LEARN...BELIEVE...PLAN...WORK...and the world
is yours...for the ONLY limitations that will ultimately hold you back in life will be those you
place on yourself.

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Weekly Practice Schedule
All players should be dressed and ready for practice by 3:30 each day. Thirty minutes should be more
than enough time to dress properly and be prepared for practice.

Monday

Dress for Monday will be full pads. Practice should end by 6:00 PM. Most Junior High games will be
played on Monday nights.

Tuesday

Dress for Tuesday will be full pads. Varsity and Junior High practice should end by 6:00 PM.

Wednesday

Dress for Wednesday will be full pads. Varsity and Junior High practice will end at 5:00 PM.

Thursday

Varsity: Thursday will generally be a very light, review practice. This practice will take place before
school. Dress for practice will be SMCS Football shorts, T-shirt, and helmet. Thursday afternoon is the
time to get a haircut, go to the dentist, or run other errands. Please attempt to schedule any after
school activities for this day. This allows players to attend practice and improve each day!

Junior High practice will end by 6:00 PM

Friday

Varsity: Game Day! Students will remain on campus after school. We will have a pregame meal in the
cafeteria. All players should bring all of their equipment for the game to school with them on Friday
morning. Players will not be allowed to leave campus after school.

Junior High practice will end by 5:00 PM

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 PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION
Both parenting and coaching are extremely tough jobs. By establishing an understanding
for each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide a better
experience for the student athlete. As a parent, when your child becomes involved in a
Shades Mountain Christian School football program, you have a right to understand the
expectations that are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the
coach of your child‘s team.

Communication You Should Expect From Your Childs’ Coach

1. The philosophy of the coach.
2. The members of the coaching staff specifically working with your child.
3. Expectations the coach has for your child and other team members.
4. Locations and times of all practices, contests and team functions.
5. Team requirements, such as fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning and
team rules.
6. Procedures to be followed should your child be injured during practice or a contest.
7. Discipline procedures that may result in the denial of your child‘s participation.

Communication Coaches Should Expect from Parents

1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach.
2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.
3. Specific concerns in regard to a coach‘s philosophy and/or expectations.
4. Specific medical problems that could adversely impact your child‘s performance
and/or safety.

As your child becomes involved in the football program at Shades Mountain Christian
School, they will experience some of the greatest and most rewarding moments of their
young lives. It is also vital to recognize and understand that there will be times when
things do not go the way you or your child wish. At times such as these, discussion with
your child‘s coach is encouraged.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss With Coaches

1. The treatment of your child mentally and/or physically.
2. Ways to help your child improve.
3. Concerns about the behavior of your child.
4. Family concerns that may have an impact on your child and subsequent athletic
participation.

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It is very difficult to accept your child‘s not playing as much as you hope. Coaches are
professionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for all
members of a team. As you have seen from the list above, certain things can be and should
be discussed with your child‘s coach. Other things, such as the following items, must
always be left to the discretion of the coach.

Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss With Coaches

1. Playing time
2. Team strategy
3. Play calling
4. Lineups
5. Substitutions
6. Other members of the team

Unacceptable Contact with Your Child’s Coach

1. Prior to and during team practice
2. Prior to and during any contest.
3. Immediately following any contest

These are typically either very busy times, or in the case of a contest, very emotional times
for all parties involved. Things can and will be said that are not meant. Meetings of this
nature do not promote resolution.

There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. These
are encouraged. It is important that both parties have a clear understanding of the others
position. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedure and chain of
command should be followed to promote an understanding.

We ask you to always make contact with the coach first. Though we understand
your desire to talk with the Athletic Director or Principal first, such contacts will
be first referred to the appropriate coach.

If You Have a Concern to Discuss with a Coach, this is the Procedure You Should
Follow

1. Call the school or the coach first to set up an appointment. The school number is
978-6001.
2. If the coach cannot be reached, contact the Shades Mountain Christian School
Football office at 230-7526.

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What a Parent Can Do if the Meeting with a Coach Did Not Provide a Satisfactory
Resolution

1. Call the Athletic Director, Ron Swann, at Shades Mountain Christian School and set
up a meeting.

Research indicates a student involved in an extra curricular activity has a greater chance of
success during adulthood. Therefore, our programs have been established specifically for
our student athletes. Many of the character traits required to be a successful participant are
exactly those that will promote successful lives and careers after high school. We hope the
information provided in this document makes both your child‘s experience and your
experience with Shades Mountain Christian School and its athletic programs less stressful
and more enjoyable.

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 Parent Expectations:
1. Be positive with your student/athlete. Let them know you are proud they are part of the
team.
(Focus on the benefits of teamwork and personal discipline)

2. Encourage your athlete to follow all training rules. Help the coaches build a commitment to
the team.

(Stress that team is more important than the individual)

3. Allow your athlete to perform and progress at a level consistent with his ability.
(Athletes mature at different ages; some are more gifted)

4. Always support the coaching staff when controversial decisions are made.
(The coaches need your backing to keep good morale on the team)

5. Insist on positive behavior in school and a high level of performance in the classroom.
(Numerous studies indicate extracurricular involvement helps enhance academic performance)

6. Cheer for our team and players. Opponents and referees deserve respect.
(Realize that high school players will make mistakes. Your support is needed during tough times.)

7. Promote having fun and being a team player. Very few high school athletes receive
scholarships.
(Concentrate on what is best for the team. Preoccupation with statistics can be very distracting.)

8. An athlete’s self-confidence and self-image will be improved by support at home.

Comparison to other athletes is discouraged.
(Encourage the athlete to do their best regardless of brothers or sisters who may have been
outstanding players.)

9. Winning is Great, but building positive team values is most important.

(The concept of working together to perform a task will have lasting benefits. Winning takes place
when all the little things are done correctly.)

10. Find the time to be an avid booster of school activities.

(Help build a solid support system for ALL coaches and ALL athletes)

11. Athletes must attend all practices and contests.(Stress the necessity to make a commitment to
the team. Practice is important.)

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 12. Emphasize the importance of well - balanced meals and regular sleep patterns.
(An athlete functions best when care is taken to consume nutritious food and obtain sufficient
rest.)

13. Many athletes enjoy participating in several sports.

(Specialization in one sport may prevent an athlete from enjoying great team relationships in other
activities.)

14. Persistence and being able to accept a role are extremely important for the team to be
successful.
(Not everyone can be a starter, but everyone is important to the team. Some players may not
develop until their senior season. Encourage them to be persistent.)

Rules for the Eagle Academic Game

Each player is expected to attain grades in each class of a ―C‖ or better. We feel if each
student applies himself each and every day, this is possible. We also ask students having
problems in a class to notify our coaching staff as soon as it is evident there is a problem.
This is to allow us to attempt to help that student before it is too late.

Each player must earn a minimum of 6 academic credits each school year to be eligible for
the following season.

1. Always get to your class on time. This cannot be overemphasized. Nothing causes a
teacher to turn off a student faster than a late arrival.
2. Remember that in any classroom the teacher is the absolute authority, so follow
his/her rules and show respect at all times.
Be a leader in the classroom!!

3. Careless appearance is held against an athlete to a greater degree than against other
students. Dress neatly: shoes tied, hair, neat and clean, clean shaven, and of course
great attitude.

4. Before class starts, make sure you have all your materials, make sure that your book
and/or notebook is open, and you have a pen or pencil ready to write.
5. Once class starts, keep your mouth closed unless you are asking or answering a
question, or are taking part on a teacher led discussion or activity

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 6. Never prepare to leave before the end of class. Closing books, zipping of backpacks,
etc.., these are between class activities.
7. Make sure that you turn in all work assigned, on time and fully completed. With
proper planning you will get everything done in all of your classes. There are NO
excuses.
8. As soon as possible after class, do your homework and read your notes. If you leave
them unread for 24 hours, as much as 90% of there value will be lost. Make good
use out of study halls!
9. Never be afraid to ask questions, or to ask for help. This is how people learn.
10. If you must miss a class due to travel, before you leave, PLEASE MAKE
ARRANGMENTS FOR ANY ASSIGNMENTS OR PAPERS DUE. THIS
SHOULD BE DONE AT LEAST 2 CLASS DAYS AHEAD OF THE ABSENCE.
11. If you know that you are going to miss a test, MAKE ARRANGEMENTS AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
12. JUST DO IT!! Getting an education does require work…something that you can do
if you apply yourself.
8. Follow all class and school policies.

Develop Good Study Habits

Efficient ways to study are not a matter of guess. Psychologists have been working for
years on how to study. Research on the best methods has been conducted at top
universities including Stanford, Ohio State, and the University of Chicago. There, careful
experiments with groups of students have thrown the light on ways to study that are best.
By using these ways, you should learn more easily, remember longer, and save hours of
study time.
The suggestions that follow are based on the results of these experiments:
1. Make and keep a study schedule. Set aside certain hours each day for homework.
Keep the same schedule faithfully from day to day. The amount of time needed to
study will vary with the individual student and the courses on his schedule.
2. Study in a suitable place ~ the same place each day. Is concentration one of your
study problems? Experts tell us that the right surroundings will help you greatly in
concentration. Your study desk or table should be in a quiet place, as free from
distractions as possible. You will concentrate better if you study in the same place
everyday.

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3. Collect all the materials you need before you begin. Your study desk or table
should have certain standard equipment ~ paper, pen, pencil, an eraser, and a
dictionary. For certain assignments you‘ll need a ruler, glue, a compass, or a pair of
scissors. With all your materials at hand you can study without interruption.
4. Don’t wait for inspiration to strike ~ it probably won’t. We can learn a lesson
about studying from observing an athlete. Can you imagine seeing an athlete who is
training for a mile sitting on the field waiting for inspiration to strike before he starts
to practice? He trains strenuously day after day whether he wants to or not. Like
the athlete, we get in training for our tests and examinations by doing the things
we‘re expected to do over a long period of time.
5. A well-kept notebook can help raise your grades. Guidance counselors tell us that
there‘s a definite relationship between the orderliness a student‘s notebook and the
grades he makes. Set aside a special section for each of the subjects on your
schedule. When your teachers announce important date for the test and
examinations, you‘ll find how priceless orderly notes can be.
6. Make a careful record of your assignments. Why lose time phoning all over town
to find someone who knows the assignments? Put it down in black and white ~ in
detail ~ in a place in your notebook or date book. Knowing just what you are
expected to do and when you are expected to do it is the first long step toward
completing important assignments successfully.
7. Use ―trade Secrets‖ for successful Study. Flash cards are ―magic helpers.‖ On the
front of a small card you write important term in history, English, biology, etc., and
on the back, write the definition and an important fact about the term. Carry your
flash cards with you. At odd times take them out and ask yourself the meaning of
the term. If you don‘t know, turn to other side and review the answer.
The ―divided page‖ is another trick of the study trade. Make a dividing line down
the center of a sheet of notebook paper. Then write the ―self-recitation‖ method of
study. Cover the right hand side and try to give the correct answer. Then check and
recheck until you‘re sure you know the material.
A simple, but effective, study devise is a ―cover card‖. As you are studying, look at
your notebook or textbook and read what you are trying to memorize. Then use
your ―cover card‖ to conceal what you have just read, and try reciting or writing the
facts from memory. Check until you are sure you have mastered these facts.
8. Good notes are your insurance against forgetting. Learn to take notes efficiently
as your teachers stress important points in class and as you study your
assignments. Good notes are a ―must‖ for success in test taking. Without notes you
will often need to reread the whole assignment before a test. With the notes you can
call the main points to mind in just a fraction of the time. The time you spend in
taking notes is not time lost, but time saved.
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9. Perhaps you asked, ―how can I remember what I’ve studied?‖ One secret of
learning is over-learning. Psychologist tells us that the secret to learning for the
future is over-learning. Over-learning is continuing your study after you have
learned the material well enough to barely recall it. Experts suggest that after you
can say, ― I have learned the material,‖ you should spend extra study time, up to ¼
the original study time. In an experimental study, students that over-learned the
material remembered four times as much after 28 days had passed.
10. Frequent reviews will pay off; Knowledge, Grades, and Credits. Without review
the average student can forget 80% of what he has read in two weeks! Your first
review should come shortly after you study material for the first time. The early
review acts as a check on forgetting and helps you remember far longer. Frequent
reviews throughout the course can pay off in pre-test peace of mind.

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 F O O T B A L L

2007 Varsity Schedule

Friday 8/24 Jamboree at Vincent 6:00

Friday 8/31 Fultondale Home 7:00

Friday 9/7 at Hale County 7:00

Friday 9/14 Pickens County Home 7:00

Friday 9/21 at Holy Spirit 7:00

Friday 9/28 at Jefferson Christian 7:00

Friday 10/5 Oakman Homecoming 7:00

Friday 10/12 American Christian Home 7:00

Friday 10/19 at RC Hatch 7:00

Friday 10/26 Thorsby Home 7:00

Friday 11/2 at Saint Bernard 7:00

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 2007 Spirit Pack Order Form
The 2007 spirit pack will be $280 & include all of the items & number of each listed below. Please indicate your
appropriate sizes & if you wish to purchase any additional items. You will receive the sizes you order so please
make sure you have them listed correctly. All sizes listed are adult sizes. All expenses will be billed to your student
account in the business office.
Nike Speed D: White with Green Low Cut Size: ¾ Size:
Additional Total
Cost per
Item S M L XL 2X 3X Item
additional
Items & Sizes Cost
T Shirt 4 $10
Mesh Shorts 2 $15
Sh. Sl. Compr. Shirt 1 $20
Lg. Sl. Compr. Shirt 1 $25
Integrated Girdle 1 $20
Knit Game Day Shirt 1 $25
Travel Suit Jacket 1 $30
Travel Suit Pant 1 $30
Sweat Top—Hoody 1 $20
Sweat Pant 1 $20
Pair of Ankle Braces No Size $30
Large Duffle Bag 1 No Size $35
Wrist Coach 1 No Size $12
Mouth Piece 2 No Size $1
Total of additional items to be charged to your student account.

If you wish to offset some or all of your cost for the spirit pack you may do so by selling ads for our Game Day Program. For
each full page ad sold for $400, you will receive credit to your account for $150. By selling 2 tax deductible ad pages you will
have no out of pocket expense for your spirit pack.

By signing below, you indicate your understanding of this order form and agree to be responsible for the accurate charges made
to your account.

Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Player’s Signature:____________________________________________ Date: _________________________

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 2007 FOOTBALL GAME DAY
PROGRAM

Business Ad ________________ Family or Personal Ad _______________

Buyer‘s Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________/Contact _____________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________
Player‘s Name to receive credit: _____________________________________________
Any Changes from last year‘s ad? _________________________________________
Color
Back Cover * $1500.00 
Inside Front Cover * $1300.00 
Inside Back Cover * $1300.00 
Opposite Roster Full Page $ 600.00 
Full Page $ 400.00 
1/2 Page $ 200.00 
1/4 Page $ 100.00 
1/8 Page (business card) $ 50.00 

* All cover ads are reserved for returning sponsors, and a minimum is requested.
GUIDELINES
 Ad deadline is August 10th.
 Ads should be camera ready (Black/White or color).
 What is submitted is what is printed.
 Ads may be business or family ads.
 Anyone needing help with a family ad should direct inquiries to same address or email below.
Ads may include individual player pictures, baby pictures, best wishes, quotes, bible verses or
anything that would make the ad memorable for a particular player and family.
 Players receive credit, for each full page ad sold, going toward the cost of their spirit pack.
 Everyone, business or family, that purchases an ad will receive one complimentary copy of the
game day program.
 Attach ad copy to this form or email to mwbramblett@yahoo.com
 Make checks payable to: Shades Mountain Christian School Football

Thank you for your support of Shades Mountain Christian School and the Eagle Football
Program!

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 SHADES MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Football Warning and Consent to Participate
2007 – 2008 School Year

___________________________________________ ______ ____________________

Last Name First M.I. Sex Birth Date

__________________________________ _______________________________________
Social Security Address

As an athlete/athletic parent in Shades Mountain Christian School‘s football program, I/We understand
that participation in any sport can be dangerous activity involving MANY RISKS OF INJURY. I/We
further understand that there are serious risks including but not limited to brain damage, cardiac arrest,
serious to internal organs, and to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other serious injury to the athlete‘s
general health and well being. I/We understand that the dangers and risks of participating in athletics also
include the potentially high cost of medical care and the impairment of the athlete‘s future ability to earn a
living, to engage in other business, social, and recreational activities, and generally to enjoy life.
Recognizing these risks, I/We consent to the participation of my/our son in the football program at Shades
Mountain Christian School. I/We also agree to comply with all rules, regulations, and recommendations
of administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, and doctors concerning injury prevention and care. I/We
hereby grant consent to any and all healthcare providers designated by Shades Mountain Christian School
to provide my child with any necessary medical care as a result of injury or illness.

__________________________________ ________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Signature of Student Date

Emergency Information (Please Print)

Parent/Guardian

___________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________________

Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Family Doctor Phone

Health Insurance Information Note: This MUST be completed. It is strongly recommended that all athletes have medical insurance. If
you do not have health insurance, indicate below and contact the school office for information concerning school insurance. Also, please
inform the athletic department of any changes in your insurance coverage throughout this school year.

______________________________ _________________________________ __________________________

Carrier Policy # Group #

________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Policyholder‘s Name Relationship

Medical History: List any allergies or medical conditions.

Emergency contact if parents cannot be reached

____________________________________________ _______________________________________________
Name Relationship

___________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Daytime Phone Evening Phone

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