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Chippewa Valley Big Reds

Team #53 “WE WILL”

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Welcome to Chippewa Valley Football

A Proud Tradition: 8-4 last year; 2014 District Champs &

State Quarterfinalist 22 players have gone on to play in

college over the past 4 years State Playoffs 13 of past 16 years 3 trips to Final Four 5 District Championships 3 Regional Championships 2001 State Champions

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Cancer Awareness GameFriday, September 25, 2015 vs. Warren Mott

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Cancer Awareness Purple Game

Joe Scott – BSN Sports (607) 215-2204

Apparel online order form available until May 24th; a portion of each purchase goes towards charity

www.bsnsports.com – click on my team shop, click login, and enter access code:

bigred5JT

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Shoes & Apparel

Joe Scott – BSN Sports (607) 215-2204

Team Cleat, Equipment, & Apparel online order form available until May 24th

www.bsnsports.com – click on my team shop, click login, and enter access code:

bigred6DU

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Freshman Staff

Head Coach

Ryan Lindsayrlindsay@cvs.k12.mi.us (586) 723-2513

Assistant Coaches

James Cameron

Tom Herzog

Niki Marku

Mike Pierce

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Junior Varsity Staff

Head Coach

Jon Boonejboone@cvs.k12.mi.us (586) 723-2501

Assistant Coaches

Mike Matway

Leon MacDonald

Tyler Washburn

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Varsity StaffHead CoachScott Merchantsmerchant@cvs.k12.mi.us (586) 723-2348

Assistant CoachesTyler AlwardtAndy Denryter Dave NordstromDon Preiss John TwomeyNate WangelinTerry Wilson

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Expectations for Parents

Support your son

Support the team

Support the Coaching Staff

Have fun and enjoy the season

Football is an opportunity to teach and learn lifelong lessons

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Expectations for Players Be a STUDENT athlete Prepare your body (strength, speed,

agility, flexibility, and conditioning) Be committed to the team Be a leader on and off the field Team Expectations (handout) Chippewa Valley Code of Conduct for

student athletes (must be signed)

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Fundraising Necessary for game socks, chocolate milk,

alternate jerseys, additional coaches, equipment, professional film, Hudl system, programs, dinners, dog tags, banquets, awards, t-shirts, senior gifts, pizza, website, etc.

3 Major Fundraisers eTeamSponsor: email campaign for all teams must

be entered online by May 26th (handout) Lift-A-Thon: this week for varsity players; summer

for incoming 9th & 10th graders Team Cards: each player is expected to sell cards;

$10 cards this year (August)

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Eligibility

Must pass four classes 2nd Semester

If under a 2.0. GPA, player must be on a weekly progress report until adequate improvement is shown

Summer School – at Dakota 9th Grade Center

Contact Coach Merchant or your counselor for more information

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Summer Calendar Starts Monday, June 15th ends

Tuesday, August 4th “Dead Week” - July 3rd to July 10th

No weightlifting, speed camp, or any other football related activities

No contact with coaches Physical Night @ CVHS

Thursday, July 30th: 4:30-7:00pm Practice starts August 10th at

8:00am for all levels

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Summer Camps Middle School Football Camp:

June 15 & June 16 5:00 – 8:00pm Current Grades 6 through 8 Cost: $60.00 (T-shirt included)

High School Football Camp: July 27 & 28 5:00 – 8:00pm Current Grades 9 through 11 Cost: $35.00 (T-shirt included)

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Summer Camps

Chippewa Speed, Agility, & Quickness Camp: June: 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 July: 2, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 From 10:00am - 11:30am Cost: $115.00 (T-shirt included) Grades 6-12: Middle School through High School

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Weight Room Summer Hours

Grades 9 & 10 from 11:30am – 12:30pm

Tuesday & Thursdays Grades 11 & 12 from 8:30am – 10:00am

Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays starting June 15th and ending August 4th

A coach will always be present Players are expected to lift at Chippewa

with their teammates and coaches

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Varsity Conditioning

Mondays 10:00 to 11:00am Starts June 15th and ends August 4th

Bring running shoes, football cleats and something to drink

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Equipment Handout

Monday, August 3rd & Tuesday, August 4th Seniors – 8:00 to 9:00am – August 3rd Juniors – 11:00am to Noon – August 3rd Sophomores – 9:00 to 10:00am – August 4th Freshmen – 11:00am to noon – August 4th

YOU MUST BRING A LOCK IN ORDER TO GET YOUR

EQUIPMENT

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Requirements

Must have a physical dated after April 15, 2015 in order to practice (Physical Night handout)

IMPACT Testing Must have a lock to get equipment Pay to Participate Fee - must be paid online

after August 1st & before scrimmage; form must be turned in as well in order to scrimmage

Free and Reduced lunch families see the application on the district website – must be renewed annually

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First Week of Practice Monday, August 10th: all levels meet at the appropriate

field at scheduled time Varsity: Monday – Friday

8:00am to 2:30pm (Stadium) Junior Varsity: Monday – Friday

8:00am to 2:30pm (9th Grade Center Field) Freshman: Monday – Friday

8:00am to 12:30pm (CVHS by tennis courts) Saturday, August 15th:

Red & White Scrimmages: Frosh/JV 5:00-6:30pm Varsity: 7:00-8:30pm

BBQ: 6:30-7:30pm Sunday, August 16th: Off

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Communication In order to stay in touch we need player

and parent emails and phone numbers; please fill out the football questionnaire and turn it in to your coach before you leave. This is extremely important!

Important announcements and information will also be posted on our website & Twitter page:

www.cvbigreds.com

@CVBigReds

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Parental Involvement

We want and need your involvement with a number of events: red & white BBQ, team dinners, fundraising efforts, banquet, programs, yearbook, etc.

Big Red Backers group will be signing up volunteers and selling items