Policies & Procedures

Policies and Procedures

Practice Expectations

In this handbook are important dates and by getting these dates to you early, we expect that you can make every effort to be in attendance.  The more committed you are to improving yourself; the better we will be as a team.  Being prepared and on time is very important, not only for football, but punctuality is a good habit to get in.  Anytime you are late or miss practices, not only are you losing out on making yourself better, hurting your teammates, but there are also consequences for your actions.

If you are going to be late or miss practice for any reason, you need to let your POSITION COACH know BEFORE practice.  This is very important and again shows your commitment to the team.

1.  If You Are Late for Practice/Lifting/Meetings (unexcused):              

• 1st Time: Extra Conditioning - Laker Reminder                    

• 2nd Time: Extra Conditioning and will not start in the next game & Position group will condition

• 3rd Time: Extra Conditioning and will not play in the next game and Unit will condition

2.  If You Miss Practice/Lifting/Meetings (unexcused):

• 1st Time: Extra Conditioning and will not start in the next game - Laker reminder

• 2nd Time: Extra Conditioning and will not play in the next game & Position group will condition

• 3rd time: means for dismissal from the team.

***Players receiving ISS or Detention are considered Unexcused Absences and will not be allowed to participate in practice that day***

***Players must attend school and practice the day before a game and the day of or they will not be eligible to start for that game***

***Varsity Players will practice on Saturdays, this is NOT Optional***

***Varsity Players will practice on Labor Day and MEA Vacation days, this is NOT Optional***

Players late to practice, meetings, or lifting will only be excused if there is Prior approval and note from a teacher for working on school work.

An excused missed practice (including Saturdays) will also result in make-up conditioning or a player not starting the next game – WE NEED OUR PLAYERS AT PRACTICE

Laker Football Players will…

- Be expected to maintain and keep school facilities clean including: Locker room, practice field, weight room, etc. 

- Be prepared and on time to all meetings and practice

- Hustle at all times on the field

- Keep our helmets on, unless told otherwise

- Listen when a coach is talking, Mental reps are almost as important as physical reps.

- Not draw attention to ourselves through apparel or behaviors

- Remain in control of our emotions at all times, but not limit our enthusiasm

- Address our teammates and other members of the program in a respectful positive manner.