Freshman Football Orientation

Head Coach - Nick Johnson (NJ)

• We have standards
• 100% Graduation Rate
• Academic Advisors
• Booster Club
• We don’t ask you for money
• We expect multi-sport athletes
• Your kid can get hurt in gym class
• Football is King

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My Two Biggest Pet Peeves

Fundraising

• Snap Raise ! - Email campaign
• Starts during mini-camp in July - 7/22 @ 10am in the Lecture Room B.
• If you’re unable to attend in July, we will get you setup on August 17th. You must submit 20 emails.
• Gold Cards - Players get them when football begins on August 17th. Return them week 2 of football. You must sell 20 cards.
• 20 emails plus 20 cards sold = SWAG!!

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Coaches

• Mitch Snobeck - HC / LB

Mitchell.Snobeck@district196.org

• Chad Gage - OC / RB
• Steve Thompson - DC / DB’s
• Eric Arlien - OL/DL

• Paul “Pops” Kovach - DC/WR Everything Equipment
• Martin Simmons - OC/OL
• Tony Mattia - LB
• Aaron Strayhand - DB

Keys to Success

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• Attitude
• Effort
• Do your job

Players only

Band - Primary way we

Contact 9th grade

Players

Parent contact information

Help your Player be successful! - Coach Snobeck

1. Rides to and from practice
2. Equipment organized
3. Positive attitude
4. Support your coaching staff

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KEY DATES

• Eagan Trained - June 8th - August 6th (M-TH)
• Sign Up for 10:00 AM Session (FB, BB, etc.)
• No Training July 6th - 9th
• Equipment Handout - July 16th after Eagan Trained - meet in the Lecture Room B.
• Team Camp July 20th - 23rd: 7:45 AM - 10:00 AM (SnapRaise presentation at 10 AM on 7/22 in the (LR B)
• Practice Starts Monday August 17th: 8:00 AM in Lecture Room C

Week One Schedule Aug 17 - 21

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Monday 8:00 - 12:00

Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00pm

Wednesday 8:00 - 12:00

Thursday 8:00 - 12:45 Game Uniforms

Friday 8:00 - 12:15 Team Pictures - 11:30

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Week Two Schedule Aug 24 - 29

Monday 2:45 - 5:00 (Teacher WS Begin)

Tuesday 2:45 - 5:00

Wednesday 2:45 - 5:00

Thursday 2:45 - 5:00

Friday 8:00 - 11:00

Saturday Scrimmage @ EastRidge HS 9:00 AM-Noon

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Week Three Schedule Aug 31 - Sept 4

Monday 3:00 - 5:00 (Teachers WS)

Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 (Teachers WS)

Wednesday Games vs Shakopee (Home)

A - 4:30 B - 6:15

Thursday 3:00 - 5:00

Friday No Practice (No School)

Labor Day Monday Sept 7 Practice 5:00 - 7:00

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Practice

• Everyday after school 3:00 - 5:00

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• 2:45-3:00 Passing Game/Specialists

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• Information regarding practice will be sent via Band or ParentSquare.
• Weather
• Meeting location reminders

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Game Schedules

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Most up to date schedules can be accessed

@ BOUND

BOUND - 9A

BOUND - 9B

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Players will ride the bus to and from away games

EAGAN TRAINED

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Speed, Strength, and Power

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EAGAN TRAINED

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• Sign up for 10:00 AM Session on Edutrak
• 10:00 - 11:30 M-Th June 8th - August 6th
• July 4th - July 11th is the MSHSL Dead Week
• Contact Chad Gage for questions

Chad.Gage@district196.org

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Coach “POPS” Kovach

• Have FUN!
• Learn! Ask questions - football is game with a lot of terms - often meaning the same thing.
• Pay attention! Give it your all!
• Take care of yourself and your teammates!
• Get your friends out - even if they’ve never played football before! We have a 9B team!
• To Parents: Please make all appointments in the summer to avoid missing practice.

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What equipment do I need to purchase?

• Mouth guard - must have to practice & play
• White cleats (Turf is really hot)
• White long sleeves (optional)
• White long tights (optional)
• Gloves - blue or white (optional)
• Combination Lock - NOT a key lock - you will give me the combo if you forget it.

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Practice Gear

• Mouth guard - No Mouth Guard No Practice!
• Helmet and blue Guardian Cap
• Shoulder pads
• Practice jersey - No Jersey No Practice!
• Girdle - No Girdle No Practice!
• Shorts or practice pants with knee pads
• Cleats (also have gym shoes in case we are inside)
• Water jug - bigger than 12oz!

Final Practical Thoughts from Pops!

• Keep your locker organized.
• Have extra t-shirts, shorts & socks in your locker.
• Don’t keep food in your locker.
• Don’t lose your equipment!
• Grab your teammates stuff if they leave it out.
• Keep the locker room clean!
• Check the weather - dress accordingly, sunscreen.
• Check your stuff BEFORE game day!

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Player / Parent Communication

We want players talking to coaches before parents contact us.

• Position coach
• Coordinator
• Head Coach

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Mobile Apps

Hudl

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Band

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LEADERSHIP COUNCIL PANEL

CAMPUS TOUR

SPORTS PHYSICAL

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• You CANNOT register for football until a physical is on file.

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SPORTS PHYSICAL

• Get one done this spring, and send it to the school nurse at your middle school.
• Physicals will transfer from the middle school if completed before the end of the school year.
• Physicals completed this summer need to be emailed to Eagan HS athletic secretary. Sherri.Anderson@district196.org

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EHS on site athletic trainer

Located between the locker rooms

See trainer prior to Dr. appointments

If you see a doctor you need to have a note to return to practice

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SPORTS PHYSICAL

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How to Check Your Child’s Athletic Physical

1. Log into the parent portal of Infinite Campus
2. Click on which child you would like to view
3. On the left hand side in the black, click on the tab ‘More’
4. Towards the second half of the list will be a tab titled ‘Athletic Physical’. Click the tab.
5. This will list the start and end dates of the physical.

How do I sign up for football?

• Register via Edutrak

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• You cannot sign up until your physical is on file.

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• Registration usually opens up around end of July

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Sherri.Anderson@district196.org

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