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KEVIN LYNOTT
Varsity Head CoachKevin.lynott@fcps.org
240 236-7400
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
• Preparing young men for life
• Academics then Football
• Athlete first then winning
• Helping People be Succeed
MISSION• Personal Responsibility• Commitment• Leadership By Example• Positive Words & Actions• Help & Preparation for the Future• Leave a Legacy
2008 EXPECTATIONS
• The Hardest Working Team in the State• Attendance for Summer Conditioning is vital for
safety and success• Productive & Healthy Preseason• Vie for the Piedmont Conference Championship• Playoff Berth and Beyond• Continuing to Build the Tradition
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
• Team First / Commitment
• Be where you are supposed to be, at the time you are supposed to be there doing what you are supposed to do, with enthusiasm.
• Do the right thing always
PLAYER PRIORITIES
#1 Family
#2 Student-Athlete / Citizen
#3 Social Life
ACADEMIC COALITION
• Parent
• Teacher
• Coach
• AD
• Guidance Counselor
• Administration
DISCIPLINE• Structure and Consistency• Firm & Fair, Not Equal• Attendance is Vital• Knights of The Round Table: players voted
to the table to represent the varsity team in weekly meetings with the head coach to discuss team issues and promote team unity.
WEBPAGE• www.middletownmdfootball.com
• Communication Link
• Updated info: announcements, camps, dates, stats, schedules, links & much more
PLAYING TIME
• Between Player & Coach• Many important roles as a player• Practice players, special teams, subs,
starters etc…• The 11 best will play (adult work world
philosophy)• Best doesn’t necessarily mean the most
talented
7 CRITERIA IN DETERMING A STARTER
(NOT A PERSONALITY CONTEST)
• Strength in major lifts / Fitness Level• Quickness and Speed• Size (doesn’t always mean bulk, could be the HEART)
• Knowledge of the Game• Toughness and hitting ability• Attitude / Coach-ability• Performance (making the PLAY / Getting It done)
******Head coach has final say, listen to staff, has input / it’s something we do not take lightly
PARENT / COACHCOMMUNICATION
• Seek 1st to understand, then to be understood
• Open door Policy • Go to Head Coach 1st
• Willing to Listen (may agree to disagree)• Firm, Fair, & Consistent Policy• The appropriate time to talk• 24 hour rule with emotional matters
FUNDRAISING
•Letter writing
•Discount Cards
•Stadium Project
Strength & Conditioning
• Must be done all year long: Athletic Strength Training or Strength Training, after-school, and Summer Training
• Training Focus: Strength, Speed, Agility, Flexibility, Quickness (more than just lifting a few weights)
• Strength & Conditioning is a facilitator to Movement• Mandatory for Safety & Success• Performance Enhancement• 100 % of Top quality Maryland High School Football
programs mandate and conduct a highly structured year around TEAM lifting and running program
• Any age with proper supervision, technique, and appropriate weight.
Summer 08 Strength &
Conditioning• Attendance is a must for safety & success
• 4 Days a week (3 at School, 1 at home)
• School Training: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 7:30 am to 10 am
• Acclimates your body for the demands of football
• Vacations are excused
Summer 08 Strength &
Conditioning• Our program trains the proper energy
system for football through running, lifting, agilities, and stretching.
• Not training the proper energy system (6-8 weeks) prior to the start of padded practices has led to cases of injuries, heat illnesses, and other life threatening situations due to the body not being ready for the demands of football.
IMPORTANT DATES / TO
DO’S• NFL Camp Meeting May 13th 7:00pm • NFL Camp May 19 – 22 (Waiver Forms)• Class Interviews: During Summer Workouts• Start of Strength & Conditioning: June 17th• Physicals (a must to play by Aug 16)• 7 on 7 Starts May 28th
• Make Up Parent / Player Football Meeting for those who missed 4/29: May 27th @ the MHS media center from 7pm to 8pm
IMPORTANT DATES / TO
DO’S• Frederick County 7 on 7 League• What: 7on7 Passing Tourney, Play all Frederick County High School
Teams• Who: All interested upcoming MHS Football 11th and 12th graders / 16-
20 committed players needed to field a team• When: 7 Days, mainly Wednesday & Thursday Pm's in May / June from
6-8pm 10 Games• Wednesday 5-28 Thursday 5-29 Wednesday 6-4 Thursday 6-5 BYE
Tuesday 6-10 Wednesday 6-11• Saturday June 14th 7on7 Passing Jamboree at Frederick High School,
9am to 5pm ( 4 games guaranteed)• Where: Walkersville Heritage Park• If interested Sign up with Coach Lynott, Attend 1 or 2 practice sessions,
Attend Games•
IMPORTANT DATES / TO
DO’S• Equipment Handout: August 4th
• Testing: Strength & Speed August 5,6,7
• August 16th first official day of Practice
• Buy Black Shoe’s
• August 30th Fundraising Blitz
• Spirit Pack $: T-Shirt, Shorts, Mouth Piece, etc… (expect a flyer soon)
IMPORTANT DATES / TO
DO’S• USC Strength & Conditioning Video Clip
• Bill Hildbold – Do We Want to Play College Sports ?
• Keith Powell / Tim Ambrose – Stadium
• MVAA Meeting – Tom Evich / High School Coaches in cafeteria with handouts
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