Green Hope Football

 
As a Team
We will Respect the game and our opponents
We will Practice and play with passion and discipline
We will Be the most invested team on the field
We will Regularily overcome adversity
We will Compete everyday, everywhere
We will Trust each other
We will Finish
We will Make you proud of us everyday,
but especially on

Friday night

TEAM RULES

1. Be where you are supposed to be, when you are supposed to be there

2. Strive to bring honor to the program, never embarrass it

3. Do right;
Do not commit a crime against the team. Conduct yourself at all times in a proper and respectful manner that will reflect creditability upon you, your family, your teammates, the football program, and Green Hope High School. General rule of thought: “Do the right thing!”

General Policies:

Equipment –

1. All athletes will be issued equipment for use as long as they remain in good standing with the team.

2. All athletes will need to purchase a combination lock, and will store their equipment in an assigned locker in the team room only.

3. All athletes are responsible for any equipment issued, and are permitted to wear that equipment at games and practices only.

4. Only practice equipment that needs to be washed may be taken home.

5. Any loss of equipment issued will result in payment for replacement.

6. Equipment issued should never be altered or cut by the athlete.

7. Athletes will only be allowed to wear equipment, which is issued or approved by the Head Coach.

8. Al athletes are expected to take care of their equipment.

9. All athletes are not allowed in the equipment room without a coach.

10. Stealing of any kind will not be permitted, and the offender will be disciplined severely.

General Policies: 

Conduct –

1. All team members will be expected to act in an appropriate and respectful manner at all times. Including at practice, at contest, in the classroom, in the school hallways, on campus, and at any school function.

2. WCPSS & NCHAA rules will apply and will be enforced.

3. Al team members are expected to act as perfect role models and citizens.

4. Inappropriate language, swearing, obscene gestures, and fighting will not be permitted at any time.

5. Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and any other illegal substances are prohibited. (WCPSS & NCHAA rules will be enforced)
6. Obey all t4eam and school rules.
7. Treat yourself and others with respect.

8. Maintain a clean and neat appearance.

9. All team members should try and avoid all negative peer pressure, and make intelligent decisions and choices. *Think before you act!

10. Athletes who break any team rules of conduct will be subjected to suspension &/or dismissal from the team at eh Head Coach’s discretion.

 General Policies:

Academics –
1. School & Academics come first!

2. Protect your eligibility. (WCPSS &NCSAA rules will be followed)

3. All team members must attend class everyday. Skipping class or lack of proper attendance will not be tolerated. *Any athlete caught not attending class, will be subjected to suspension &/or dismissal from the team. (THIS INCLUDES 1ST PERIOD ATTENDANCE THE DAY AFTER ANY TEAM CONTEST THE NIGHT BEFORE!)

4. Any team member, who needs extra academic assistance after school, must have prior approval before being excused from any practice.

5. Approval will be granted only after a signed note from the assisting teacher is presented to the Head Coach. Upon return to practice, the athlete requires a signed & timed note.

6. Study hall attendance is MANDATORY!

7. All team members’ grades will be monitored periodically by checking interims, report cards, academic contracts, etc.

8. Appropriate class conduct and behavior is a must. Improper or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated! *Any athlete who cannot conduct themselves properly in class, will be subjected to suspension &/or dismissal from the team.

Locker Room –

1. Only GHHS athletes are permitted in the locker room.

2. All team members are responsible for keeping the lockers and the locker room clean.

3. No cleats are allowed to be worn in the locker room or hallways.

4. All equipment issued should be stored and hung up properly in the athlete’s locker.

5. A coach will pick up any equipment not secured in a locker and the athlete will be penalized after practice.

6. NO fighting, horseplay, inappropriate behavior, etc. will be permitted in the locker room.

7. All team members will need to purchase a lock and register it with their coach. *All locks will have to be removed at the end of the season.

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GREEN HOPE FALCON LETTERING REQUIREMENTS

1. All athletes must be a member of the team and stay in good standing for the entire season from start to finish.

2. All athletes must adhere to all team rules.

3. Any athlete, who is a member of the team and in good standing for the entire season, must participate in 50% of the quarters for that particular season.

4. Any athlete who remains in good standing with the team for at least 3 seasons, and does not participate in the required number of quarters will qualify for a letter.

Traveling –

1. All athletes must ravel and return with the team.

2. Late athletes will be left behind and will not play.

3. Any athlete wishing to return home with a parent must:

a. Have a written note from a parent

b. Have prior approval by the Head Coach

c. Be seen leaving with the parent by the Head Coach

4. Proper dress and conduct is expected.

5. NO radios, disc or tape players, or any other electronic devices will be permitted.

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THE GREEN HOPE FOOTBALL PLEDGE

Individual and team success in sports results from commitment. The extent to which young athletes are able to make such commitments reflects their maturity as well as their dedication to family, friends, school, and team. I, as your Head Coach, have made similar kind of commitment. You will receive a copy of it. For these reason, we ask you to read and agree to the following


PLEDGE:

AS A FALCON I WILL:

Grow spiritually, academically, physically
Provide leadership to my team,school, community (comments about being a role model)
Be accountable (comments: if player is late to class your team will do extra workouts.)
Never let teammates down

Injuries, Treatment and the Training Room –

1. Report all injuries.

2. Get treatment when ordered and required.

3. All injured athletes and parents should consult the trainer before seeing your family physician.

4. The training room is not a lounge.

5. Tardiness to practice due to taping or treatment is not acceptable. *If you need taping or treatment be early.

6. Return to play after injury will be permitted only after medical clearance.

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AS A FOOTBALL PLAYER AT GREEN HOPE HIGH SCHOOL, I PROMISE:

To be a worthy representative of my teammates and coaches, abiding by school and community expectations of my behavior and reflecting my team’s values of commitment and hard work.

To maintain my health and fitness level by following the training rules as prescribed by the football team.


To reflect the knowledge that a commitment to victory is nothing without the commitment to hard work in practice.

To attend every practice unless excused by my coach.

To understand that my future as a responsible adult relates more to my academic than my athletic activities.

Attendance to practice –

(BE ON TIME!)

1. Attendance to practice every day is MANDATORY!

2. Practice will be conducted on a daily basis rain or shine.

3. Excused absences from practice will only be granted on prior approval by the Head Coach, and only after receiving a signed note from a parent.

4. Athletes will not be allowed to practice if: they do not attend school; they are service ISS or ASD; or violate team or school rules.

5. Athletes who miss practice will be penalized at the Head Coach’s discretion after practice.

6. Game week attendance will determine an athlete’s participation in the game (ex. 1st miss – won’t start; 2nd miss. –won’t play; 3rd miss – won’t play next game.)

7. Any athlete who has more than 3 unexcused absences from practice, will be subjected to suspension &/or dismissal from the team.

8. TARDINESS to practice is unacceptable. A signed note is required.

9. Any athlete or parent is expected to telephone the Head Coach if there is a problem in attending any practice. #380-3700. Communication is the key.

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Communication -

1. All athletes and their parents should feel free to call the Head Coach for an appointment if they have any questions, concerns, problems, etc. pertaining to the GHHS football program.

5. All managers and/or scorekeepers whom stay in good standing with the team will qualify for a letter after 2 years of service to the team.

6. Any special circumstances and the granting of any letter will be at the Head Coach’s discretion.

7. Any athlete who quits, has been dismissed or suspended from the team, or does not stay in good standing with the team the entire season will not qualify for a letter.
(* AN ATHLETIC LETTER IS A REWARD THAT IS EARNED, AND NOT SIMPLY GRANTED FOR BEING A MEMBER OF THE TEAM!)

To find the time to satisfy my family relationships and responsibilities.

To accept the responsibilities of team membership:
Cooperation, support of my teammates, shared responsibilities, positive interaction, and mutual respect.

To reflect good communication by expressing my feelings and ideas intelligently and appropriately.

To reflect my belief that true strength involves gentleness and that even the toughest athlete is sensitive to others.

To behave in a way that is consistent with the philosophy that winners don’t brag and losers don’t make excuses.

2. Discussion of any concerns, etc. about your athlete or the program will only be conducted after an appointment has been made, and will occur at an appropriate time and place. *NO parent/athlete meetings will be conducted at practice, at contests, or outside the school.

3. Concerns about playing time, an athlete’s progress, etc. should be discussed with a position coach first. IF the parent is still not satisfied, after the discussion with their athlete’s coach, then the Head Coach will be available to answer any questions.

4. Remember proper communication will be the key to successful interaction between coaches, athletes, parents, community and the GHHS family.

Coach Dixon contact information 
kdd5@hotmail.com