SPARTAN FOOTBALL INSIDER
Week of July 22nd
WELCOME
Spartan Nation, our last camp of summer is here! There is a lot happening this week that requires your attention. Please read through this newsletter and let me know if you need anything. We appreciate you!
BIRTHDAYS
- Nate Gibson - July 26th
- Will Bradley - July 28th
NON-NEGOTIABLES
- Mission + Vision + Core Values + Green Team Standards
RECAP:
- 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
- Jr. Spartan Clinic
- Jr. Spartan Camp
IMPORTANT:
- Camp Week + Weekly Schedule (NEW + VERY IMPORTANT)
- Lead Em Up Training (NEW)
- ImPact Testing Dates (NEW)
- Official Start of Fall Practice (NEW)
- FAMILY DAY- August 17th from 9:30-1pm (NEW)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- FRONT ROW FILM MEDIA DAY - Sunday, August 18th (Time TBD)
- VARSITY JAMBOREE - August 23rd (7-9pm)
- MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER - October 26th (6:30-10pm)
- END OF SEASON BANQUET - December 1st (6:00-8:30pm)
CALENDAR LOCK INS:
- District Calendar
- Summer Travel + Fall Break
CALENDARS
- FHSD Academic Calendars
LINKS:
- FHC Football Yearly Calendar
- FHC Football Website
#FINDAWAY
NON-NEGOTIABLES
MISSION + VISION + CORE VALUES + GREEN TEAM STANDARDS
MISSION: To build men of good character & integrity.
VISION: To establish a championship-caliber program that produces successful athletes & inspires them to impact world through their embodiment of our Core Values.
CORE VALUES:
Servant Leadership. Serving your team, community, and family. Humbling yourself and fighting against an entitled society.
Relentless Effort. Intentionality and intensity in all we do. Never let up. Finish the mission.
Love. Nurture a culture where coaches and players feel loved, valued, and accepted.
GREEN TEAM STANDARDS:
Selfless
- Prioritize the needs of teammates and the team over personal gains or recognition.
- Make decisions based on what benefits the team, even if it means sacrificing personal pride or comfort.
- Embrace a mindset of teamwork by selflessly supporting and uplifting teammates
Competitive
- Have an unwavering commitment to winning and excellence.
- Strive to improve continuously and never settle for mediocrity.
- Possess a fierce drive and competitive spirit to achieve victory in all activities, no matter how small.
Tough
- STRONG FACE MENTALITY. Never back down.
- Adversity and challenges will come our way. It’s guaranteed. Be resilient and FIND A WAY.
- Handle criticism and pain with NO BCD (blaming, complaining, defending).
Accountable
- Be responsible and dependable, consistently showing up both mentally and physically.
- Lead by example and hold yourself, and your teammates, to our Core Values & Green Team Standards.
- Demonstrate trustworthiness by always doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Energetic
- Be a source of contagious energy in practice, the weight room, and on the field.
- Consistently hype up and motivate teammates through words and actions.
- Maintain a positive attitude and keep the team's spirits high, even during tough times.
RECAP
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Another amazing FHC Football Golf Tournament is in the books! The support and love from Spartan Nation Community was STRONG and something special! We appreciate and love everyone that came out to support our program. Aside from all the fun, we raised A TON OF MONEY FOR OUR PROGRAM - which goes back to our amazing kids!
Special shout-out to the following:
- Amey McAllister & Liz Mackenzie (and those unseen) for organizing the whole thing!
- Our FHC Football Booster Club for serving, getting sponsors, and everything else
- All the parents and players that showed up just to help!
- The golfers!!!
- Our AMAZING sponsors (pictured below)
- Everyone else that made this event possible!
Spartan Nation, your investment never goes unnoticed and we can’t thank you enough for making our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament a success!
JR. SPARTAN COACHES CLINIC
We had such an amazing day hosting our 2024 Jr. Spartan Coaches Clinic with 20+ Jr. Coaches and our High School Staff talking about our Culture, Offense, and Defense!
We couldn’t ask for a better Jr. Program! So much of our growth and success is happening because of their investment and love for FHC Football and the kids involved! We love you, Jr. Spartans!
JR. SPARTAN CAMP
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year, Jr. Spartan Camp! Teaching these amazing kids and coaches about our program is so life-giving and rejuvenating to the soul! we had 40+ coaches, 190+ campers, and 30+ high school players volunteering!
Thanks to all the work that went on behind the scenes with our Jr. Spartan Board/Members, our High School Coaches, and the kids!
IMPORTANT
ALL TEAM LEADEM UP TRAINING (mandatory + food provided)
We will meet in Room 3 and start promptly at 10:30am - right after practice ends! COME READY TO GROW!
We will participate in a special 3-hour-long Lead 'Em Up Training Camp, similar to last year. The Camp will consist of three dynamic, engaging, and interactive 50-min teaching sessions. The sessions will be customized with input from the coaching staff to target areas of focus.
Our Staff & Leadership Team will be consulted on how to continue the momentum of the Training Camp through their access to the Lead 'Em Up curriculum.
This Training Camp is a 3-hour investment that will change the entire outcome of our season - much like the growth we had last year.
PLAYERS: If for whatever reason you cannot attend, please contact Coach Radigan immediately.
ALL TEAM LEADEM UP TRAINING
Tuesday, Jul 23, 2024, 10:30 AM
CAMP WEEK + WEEKLY SCHEDULE
BE ON TIME FOR CAMP. This means all gear is on and fastened/tied/strapped, on the line ready for sprint drills, etc. Being late will result in Bonus Club.
DATES:
- Monday, July 22th - 7-10am
- Tuesday, July 23rd - 7-10am
- Wednesday, July 24th - 7-10am
- Thursday, July 25th - 7-10am
- Friday, July 26th - 7-10am
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, July 22nd
- 7am: Team Meeting + Install / Start in Room 3
- 8am: Start Speed Drills / On Back Soccer Fields (behind Visitor Bleachers, 2nd Baseball Field)
- ATTIRE: FULL EQUIPMENT = helmets, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, 5-piece girdle, cleats, practice jersey, and practice pants, knee pads, undershirts that are OUR SCHOOL COLORS ONLY
- 10am: Practice Ends - Please have rides available by 10:15am
Tuesday, July 23rd
- 7am: Team Meeting + Install / Start in Room 3 (check Band App for updates)
- 8am: Start Speed Drills / On Back Soccer Fields (behind Visitor Bleachers, 2nd Baseball Field)
- ATTIRE: FULL EQUIPMENT = helmets, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, 5-piece girdle, cleats, practice jersey, and practice pants, knee pads, undershirts that are OUR SCHOOL COLORS ONLY
- 10am: Practice Ends
- 10:30am: ALL Team LeadEm Up Training / Room 3 / Snacks Provided before lunch
- 1:30pm: Training & Lunch Conclude / Please have rides available by 1:45pm
Wednesday, July 24th
- 7am: Team Meeting + Install / Start in Room 3 (check Band App for updates)
- 8am: Start Speed Drills / On Back Soccer Fields (behind Visitor Bleachers, 2nd Baseball Field)
- ATTIRE: FULL EQUIPMENT = helmets, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, 5-piece girdle, cleats, practice jersey, and practice pants, knee pads, undershirts that are OUR SCHOOL COLORS ONLY
- 10am: Practice Ends - Please have rides available by 10:15am
Thursday, July 25th
- 7am: Team Meeting + Install / Start in Room 3 (check Band App for updates)
- 8am: Start Speed Drills / On Back Soccer Fields (behind Visitor Bleachers, 2nd Baseball Field)
- ATTIRE: FULL EQUIPMENT = helmets, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, 5-piece girdle, cleats, practice jersey, and practice pants, knee pads, undershirts that are OUR SCHOOL COLORS ONLY
- 10am: Practice Ends - Please have rides available by 10:15am
Friday, July 26th
- 7am: Team Meeting + Install / Start in Room 3 (check Band App for updates)
- 8am: Start Speed Drills / On Back Soccer Fields (behind Visitor Bleachers, 2nd Baseball Field)
- ATTIRE: FULL EQUIPMENT = helmets, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, 5-piece girdle, cleats, practice jersey, and practice pants, knee pads, undershirts that are OUR SCHOOL COLORS ONLY
- 10am: Practice Ends - Please have rides available by 10:15am
IMPACT TESTING DATES
IMPACT TESTING
On Tuesday, July 23rd, ALL JUNIORS + NEWCOMERS TO FHC will take their ImPact Test @ 7am in the Learning Commons.
This is NEEDED/MANDATORY for all incoming freshman and juniors. MUST have consent form filled out to test. Tests are held in FHC Library Computer Lab.
START OF OFFICIAL FALL PRACTICE
August 12th is the 1st Official Day of the 2024-2025 Fall Season. With back-to-school teacher meetings and the heat, we will host each practice from 7-9:15pm each night.
There will be mandatory weights for each group of kids that we will divide up when the time comes. Expect to be at FHC 1hr earlier then the start of practice when it's your groups time to lift (lifts will start at 6pm).
FAMILY DAY - Saturday, August 17th
FAMILY DAY - Saturday, August 17th
It’s time for our Annual Football Family Day on Saturday, August 17th. This event is a day full of scrimmages between our High School teams as well as the Jr. Spartan teams. The day will begin at 9:00am and conclude about 1:00pm.
This day is an opportunity for Spartan Families to watch their player and team demonstrate what they have learned and worked on so far this summer. It is also a time for Spartan Families (Parents, Players, Siblings, Coaches, and Extended Family) to come together and celebrate the hard work that these players and coaches have been putting in this off season.
Other Activities Include:
* Inflatable Obstacle Course
* Yard Games
* DUNKING BOOTH - Put your favorite player in the Dunk Tank for 5 minutes for $10 or Your Favorite Coach for $20!
* Pulled Pork Sandwiches and normal concession sales
*MORADO Sno Cone Truck
* Tackle your player ($5)
* Professional Pictures with Mom/Dad/Grandma, etc ($5)
* Football Swag Sales
It is going to be a great time and we sure hope to see everyone there!!
Saturday, Aug 17, 2024, 09:00 AM
Francis Howell Central High School, State Route N, Cottleville, MO, USA
Front Row Film Media Day - Sunday, August 18th / TIME TBD
This is one of the best days ever. In the past, our seniors get to have a blast with their photo shoot with Front Row Films. We gift our seniors this experience and we personally pay for their Senior Banners for the Fall Season ($95 value per player).
This year, we are adding 10-11th graders to the mix, however, they will only get 2-3 shots and they must pay $15.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
VARSITY JAMBOREE - August 23rd (7-9pm)
MUSIC BINGO FUNDRAISER - October 26th (6:30-10pm)
END OF SEASON BANQUET - December 1st (5:30-8:30pm)
CALENDAR LOCK INS
FOOTBALL CALENDAR
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- I will do my best to update our Google Calendar.
- Sometimes events/dates/times will change - I will communicate out asap if things do
- It is linked to our Band App.
- If you need clarity on anything, please just ask.
MEANING OF COLORS:
- RED = No Football Activity
- NAVY = Players Commitment
- YELLOW = FHC Camps
- GREEN = Coaches Only
- LAVENDAR = Players/Coaches Birthdays
Public URL To Calendar: CLICK HERE - Use this URL to access this calendar from a web browser.
Public Address in iCal Format: CLICK HERE - Use this address to access this calendar from other applications.
Items NOT Listed Yet (dates are being discussed/worked through):
Team Bonding Events
Fall Practices
CALENDARS
FHSD Academic Calendars
LINKS
CONTACT COACH RADIGAN
Email: Malach.Radigan@fhsdschools.org
Website: https://www.footballfhc.com/
Phone: (636) 851-4715
Twitter: @FootballFHC