Rouse Raiders: Building Strong Athletic Foundations

1. RAIDER Athletics2014-2015

2. To build the foundation to a strong program that will allow us to compete at the highest level in the state. The foundation to our program is the development of our athletes. We will instill accountability, a pursuit of excellence, and loyalty into the character of our athletes. Rouse Raiders Athletic Mission Statement

3. Rouse Raiders • R.A.I.D.E.R.S. • R =Relentless in your effort to work! • A =Accountable to yourself, family, coaches, and teammates! • I = Integrity! • D = Determination to be the best! • E = Enthusiasm! • R = Respect for yourself, community, and school! • S = Success takes an individual commitment to a team goal!

4. Rouse RaidersStaff & Athletes Expectations • Staff Goals for the 2014 Football Season • 100 % success in the classroom • Grade Checks • Tutorials • Commitment to your coaches, faculty, and administration • Do things right • Discipline plan – Position coach – Head coach – Athletic Coordinator • Be on early, do what’s right, or be held accountable • Commit to your teammates and your coaches (trust)

5. Finish • Finish every task you have planned for that day! • Don’t leave a task for tomorrow if it can be done today • Prepare to Win! • “Winners do every day what others do occasionally” • Finish in the classroom • Take pride in being the best teacher/student on campus • Don’t allow laziness in the classroom cost you on the field • Support other teachers and administrators • Finish your job responsibilities • The coaches and players around you are depending on you to do your job so you don’t cost all of us ours. • Don’t just do what you think is expected of you, do all that you know can do. • When being a Rouse Raider nothing is extra, your best is always expected. (Classroom, practice, games, locker-room, weekends)

6. Rouse RaidersExpectations • Expectations • TOUGHNESS- When our opponents compete against the Raiders I want them to know they have just competed against one the most disciplined, prepared, and mentally tough teams in Texas. • Live up to the expectations for the Rouse Raiders • Be the strongest link in the chain • To truly be a teammate that can be counted on you must be a person of character

7. You want to be the best athlete you can be. • Attitude (Good talent + bad attitude = bad talent) • Enthusiasm • Drive and determination • Self-Discipline • Training Rules • Attention in meetings • Knowledge of assignments • Emotional control • Self-motivation • Game preparation • Mental Toughness • Aggressiveness • Concentration • Sacrifice • Consistency • Overcoming obstacles

8. Skills and Knowledge • Coachable • Technique – Discipline movements to achieve success • Technique allows the total use of talent for you to win against physically superior opponents. • Physical Development • Agility and quickness • Strength • Speed • You want to be the best person and teammate you can be. • Leadership • Care and concern for others • Trust and loyalty • Good character • Honesty • Integrity • Responsible • Dependable • Disciplined

9. Rouse RaidersExpectations • Assumptions • You want to be a part of a CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM • Team Concept – For you to be a champion, we must be champions. • Consistent work habits – Doing your best must be a priority. • What we must work on EVERY day to build a CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. • CHARACTER OF THE INDIVIDUAL • TEAMWORK • FUNDAMENTALS • EXECUTION • PHYSICAL CONDITIONING – The Habit of Total Effort

10. Trainer and Physicals DOC Moore Computer Lab

11. Booster Club Study Hall

12. Weight Room Small GYM Coach Cooper

13. Main Gym • Coach Riggins • Practice, schedules, academics

15. Monday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:09 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:09 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:45 – 4:00 PM Offense • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Defense • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Special Teams • 5:30 PM Parent Pickup Freshmen Weekly Schedule

16. Monday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:09 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:09 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:45 – 4:00 PM Offense • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Defense • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Special Teams • 5:30 PM Parent Pickup • Tuesday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:21 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:21 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:45 – 4:00 PM Defense • 4:00 – 5:00 PM Offense • 5:00 – 5:30 PM Weights • 5:30 PM Parent Pickup Freshmen Weekly Schedule

17. Monday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:09 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:09 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:45 – 4:00 PM Offense • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Defense • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Special Teams • 5:30 PM Parent Pickup • Tuesday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:21 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:21 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:45 – 4:00 PM Defense • 4:00 – 5:00 PM Offense • 5:00 – 5:30 PM Weights • 5:30 PM Parent Pickup • Wednesday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:21 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:21 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:40 – 3:00 PM Offense • 3:00 – 3:20 PM Defense • 3:20 – 3:40 PM Special Teams • 4:00 PM Parent Pickup/Ride Bus Freshmen Weekly Schedule

18. Monday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:09 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:09 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:45 – 4:00 PM Offense • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Defense • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Special Teams • 5:30 PM Parent Pickup • Tuesday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:21 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:21 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:45 – 4:00 PM Defense • 4:00 – 5:00 PM Offense • 5:00 – 5:30 PM Weights • 5:30 PM Parent Pickup • Wednesday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:21 – 3:45 PM Athletic Period • 2:21 – 2:35 PM Study Hall • 2:40 – 3:00 PM Offense • 3:00 – 3:20 PM Defense • 3:20 – 3:40 PM Special Teams • 4:00 PM Parent Pickup/Ride Bus • Thursday (GAME DAY) • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:09 – 3:45 PM Walkthrough • Friday • AM Tutorials (w/ teachers) • 2:09 – 3:45 PM Weights/Film • 4:00 PM Parent Pickup/Ride Bus Freshmen Weekly Schedule

21. Rouse Raiders ACADEMIC PROGRAM

22. Important Dates 1st Semester Exams Dec. 16----periods 3 & 4 Dec. 17----periods 7 & 8 Dec. 18----periods 1 & 2 (3 & 4 Regular) Dec. 19----periods 5 & 6 (dismiss @ 11:56)

23. The Four Questions of the Extracurricular Participant 1. Did I fail any classes for the six weeks? Answer: No. Then student can continue to participate. Yes. Then go to question #2. 2. When do I become ineligible? Answer: The failing student becomes ineligible at 3:45 pm seven calendar days from the day the six weeks ended. 3. What do I have to do to become eligible? Answer: The ineligible student must be passing all classes on the day ending the three week period (snapshot date). 4. When would I be eligible? Answer: If student is passing all classes on the specified mid six weeks date, then that student becomes eligible seven calendar days from that date. * UIL defines “three school weeks” as 15 class days. Exception: One, but only one of the three school weeks may consist of only three or four class days, provided school has been dismissed for a scheduled holiday period. ** All students are eligible from the 3:45 bell on Dec. 20th to the 8:45 bell on Jan. 6th. All students are eligible during a school holiday of a full calendar week or more (i.e. Thanksgiving and spring break).

24. THANK YOU !