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Coach Spencer Stowers• Coaching Experience

• University of Jamestown (Jamestown, ND)• Queen Creek High School• Westwood High School (Head Coach)• Casteel High School

• Family• Wife: Liz• Daughter: Eleanor (5 years)• Son: Ethan (2 years)• Identical Twin

• Honors and Recognition• MA (Grand Canyon University)• BA (University of Jamestown)• Section Coach of the Year 2014• AZ Cardinals Coach of the Week 2014• Semper Fidelis Coach Award 2014• Region Coach of the Year 2016• Conference Coach of the Year 2017

SPEAK VICTORY• Mission:

• Win State

• Focus:

• EXCELLENCE

• FUNDEMENTALS

• TEAM

• Competition

• Team Goals:

• Win Game #1

• Undefeated at Home

• Winning Road Record

• One Community Service Event

• Team GPA: 3.0 +

• Improve: Everyday as a person, athlete and student

Varsity Coaching Staff• Spencer Stowers: HC, Defensive Coordinator

• Brian Whitacre: Offensive Coordinator QB

• Eric Young: Linebackers

• Mike Till: Offensive Line

• Parker Barrett: Defensive Line

• Kyle Kiger: Defensive Backs

• Bobby Newcombe: Wide Receivers

• Jason Goodwin: Running Backs

• Chris Musselman: Strength Coach

• Rich Dellacona: Director of Football Operations

Junior Varsity Coaching Staff

• Bryce Kapr: Co-Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / QB/RB

• Randy Ross: Co-Head Coach / Offensive and Defensive Line

• James Mckinley: Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers

• Shaun Incorvaia: Receivers / Skill Positions

• Steven Nickerson: Defensive Backs / Skill Positions

•Mark McMillian: Defensive Backs / Receivers

Freshmen Coaching Staff

• Bob Callison: Head Coach / Offensive Line

• Chris James: Linebackers

• Steve Vilhauer: Offensive Coordinator / Receivers and QBs

• Blade Chapman: Runningbacks and Defensive Backs

• Nate Widmer: Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line

COLLEGE READY• Statistic: Percentage of Schools that can recruit you depending

on your GPA:

• 4.0 – 94%

• 3.5 – 72%

• 3.0 – 51%

• 2.5 – 21%

• 2.0 – 8%

College Recruiting

• Coach’s Responsibilities – Process

• Casteel Coaching Staff Takes Pride in and will CREATE every opportunity possible!• Availability / Never Turn Away• Prospect List (FBS Division 1, FCS Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, NAIA)

• Character Eval, Grades/Test, Measurables• What other sports, hang out with, what do they do on weekends, hand size, height from hip to

toe and hip to top of head, • (Frosh/Soph Developmental) Junior Season Importance FBS – GRADES!!!• Offers / Early Offers / Committable Offers / Timeline For Recruiting Classes• Senior Season – FCS, Division 2/3 and NAIA –(FBS is possible – Preferred Walk-on)• Recruiting Services – Schools with lower recruiting budget• TWITTER ACCOUNTS

• Jennifer Johnson NCAA Counselor (Casteel HS)• johnson.jennifer@cusd80.com• Set up meeting to discuss NCAA Eligibility Center, HS Classes, ACT/SAT

SPRING Practice / Camp• Spring Football (April 30th – May 19th) Monday – Friday (Saturday, May 19th Spring Game)

• Varsity and Junior Varsity

• Colt Time Following School 2:30 – 3:30

• Practice 4:00-5:45

• 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Students DO NOT PAY FOR SPRING FOOTBALL (AIA EVENT)

• 7th/8th grade must register for SPRING FOOTBALL CAMP through CUSD CAMPS

Spring football is a big evaluation period for FBS and FCS schools!!!

STAFF/TEAM GOAL

COMPETITION WITHIN POSITION GROUPS

VarsitySummer Passing and Linemen Competitions/Tournaments• Nike Tournament (Skill Positions Only)

• Saturday, May 26th Scottsdale Sports Complex

• Arizona Christian University Tournament (Linemen Only)

• Wednesday, May 30th (Scottsdale Sports Complex)

• (Last day of students for school)

• Arizona State Tournament (Skill and Linemen)

• Friday, June 1st

• Cal Berkeley Tournament and Position Camp (Skill and Linemen)

• June 7th – June 11th (Saturday Tournament and Sunday Camp) – (Tour of Cal and Stanford)

• Northern Arizona Tournament (Skill and Linemen)

• June 15th – June 16th

Junior Varsity Summer Passing and Linemen Leagues/Tournaments

• Arizona Christian University Tournament (JV Skill)• May 30th (Scottsdale Sports Complex) (Last day of students for school)

• Northern Arizona Tournament (JV Skill and JV Line)

• June 8th-June 9th

• Cesar Chavez Tournament (JV Skill and JV Line)

• Friday, June 29th

FreshmenSummer Passing and Linemen Leagues/Tournaments

•Cesar Chavez Passing League (Skill and Linemen)

•June 9th – 16th – 23rd

•Cesar Chavez Passing Tournament (Skill and Linemen)

•Thursday, June 28th

OFF TIME / End of School Year Timeline

• LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IS MAY 30th (TIMELINE BELOW)• May 26-28 is Memorial Day Weekend• Back to school on May 29th

• ACU JV SKILL / VARSITY LINE MAY 30th

• OFF ON MAY 31st

• ASU VARSITY SKILL AND VARSITY LINE JUNE 1st

• June 2nd/June 3rd OFF• June 4th SUMMER WEIGHTS CAMP

• Summer Time Off:• June 30th – July 8th (Plan Vacations)• July 9th Depart for California Camp 4:30am

Casteel Football CAMPS & Tournament CostChandler Unified Community Education (CAMPS)

Website Link: https://www.cusd80.com/Page/87258

• Spring Football Camp (JR. HIGH) 7th/8th Grade: $25• April 30th – May 19th

• M,W,F• 5:00-6:30pm• Saturday, May 19th Spring Game

• Register CUSD CAMPS

• Casteel Football Summer Weights Camp: $50• Grades: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen (incoming freshmen 2018 school year)

• Times: (2) Groups• Juniors/Seniors 7:00-9:00am• Freshmen/Sophomores 8:30-10:30am

• June 4th – June 29th (Monday – Thursday)• Note – Additional week ALL LEVELS/SAME TIMES – July 16th – July 20th

•California Football Camp: $395• PAY ON CUSD CAMPS WEBSITE

• Grades: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshmen (incoming freshmen 2018 school year)

• July 9th – July 13th

• Depart Monday, July 9th 4:30am

• Arrive back to school Friday, July 13th 6:00pm

• COW CHIP BINGO TO HELP OFFSET OR PAY FOR CAMP

• DROP DOWN OPTION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR CAMP AT CONCLUSION OF FUNDRAISER

• Camp Essentials list will be provided and posted on website weeks before we depart for camp

VARSITY TOURNAMENT FEES: CUSD CAMPS PAYMENT

*still need to register through CUSD CAMPS if the cost is $0

*tournaments will be available to register online prior to Spring Football

• Nike Tournament ( Varsity Skill Positions Only): $0

• Arizona Christian University Tournament (Varsity Linemen Only): $0

• Arizona State Tournament (Varsity Skill and Linemen): $0

• Cal Berkeley Tournament and Position Camp (Varsity Skill and Linemen): $195• 5 Day Trip that includes SKILL CAMP FEE ON SUNDAY – Hotel – Food and Transportation

• Northern Arizona Tournament (Varsity Skill and Linemen): $55• Overnight trip that includes Hotel and Food

JV TOURNAMENT FEES: CUSD CAMPS PAYMENT

• Arizona Christian University Tournament (JV Skill): $0

• Northern Arizona Tournament (JV Skill and JV Line): $55• Overnight trip that includes Hotel and Food

• Cesar Chavez Tournament (JV Skill and JV Line): $0

Passing League Uniforms: • Currently on our 2nd Round of Purchasing ENDS APRIL 5th

• We will open a 3rd Round of Purchasing

• Same Gold Top, Navy Short, Navy Sock and Gold Head Gear as Last Season.

• We added a compression bottom this year for the players. They will be able to wear for games in season

Summer Head Gear: Order at: casteel.gamebreaker.com

Ship directly to your house!

Lettering Policy• 100% Attendance for ALL SUMMER ACTIVITIES

• ATTEND Summer Football Camp in July (this year is California)

• Summer Weights and Passing Leagues/Tournaments will count toward your VARSITY LETTER. If you come out of the summer meeting both requirements above, you will need 16 Varsity Quarters (Dressed) to letter. If you do not meet the both bullets above at the end of the summer you will need 32 Varsity Quarters to letter.

• If you attend another sports camp (college/combine) you get credit for summer makes. If there is an unforeseen situation that comes up you must communicate with Coach Stowers. Life happens – I am human - Communicate

Fundraising (SPRING)• $200 Spring Contribution – Minimum (Cow Chip Bingo)

• $200 Fall Contribution – Minimum (Discount Cards)

• Spring example: 16 Yellow Tickets = $320 – Program Receives $208 –Player Receives $112 towards California Camp

COW CHIP BINGO FUNDRAISER:

• Selling begins April 2nd – April 30th (Start of SPRING FOOTBALL) – May extend if needed…

• $7.00 from yellow ticket back to athlete for California Camp

• $3.00 from blue ticket back to athlete for California Camp

• (2) Ways to Sell Tickets:• In Person: Keep track with the Stub of the ticket• Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casteel-football-cow-chip-bingo-spring-fundraiser-2018-tickets-44227127529

• Email the above link – also on website

• Eventbrite.com (online) – Athlete must keep track of online sales and assign ticket number. The ticket number for the blue ticket isn’t necessary (only yellow)

(2) Options: WHEN CHECKING OUT!!!

Cow Chip Bingo Ticket

Custom Tumbler

ADVISE: UNDER "TICKET BUYER" WHEN YOU CHECK OUT...INCLUDE THE PLAYER NAME AND YOUR NAME:

For Example...

First Name: PURCHASER NAME / PLAYER NAME

Last Name: PURCHASER NAME/ PLAYER NAME

Example:

First Name: Spencer / Kyle

Last Name: Stowers / Kiger

Collection Dates for $ (Spring Fundraiser)

•Before or After School in the Field House•April 6th

•April 13th

•April 20th

•April 27th

•April 30th (AM ONLY)

Sponsorships: Document is on Website

Do you own your own business or know someone

that does?You can use a sponsorship for

your $200 minimum fundraising contribution for

Spring and Fall!

Additional Notes/Important Dates

• Sports Physicals: @ Casteel HS April 21st – 12:00-3:00pm - $25 – (Complete Physicals prior to California Camp)

• July Weights and Conditioning Begin: July 16th – July 20th • Same times as June for Seniors/Juniors and Sophomores/Freshmen

• Equipment Checkout Dates and Times (please prepare to purchase your own personnel football girdle)

• Seniors: July 17th – 9:00am

• Juniors: July 18th – 9:00am

• Sophomores/Freshmen: July 19th – 7:00am

Peek into Fall Season

• First day of School July 23rd

• First day of official practice July 23rd (Helmets Only)

• Intersquad Scrimmage Friday, August 3rd (ALL LEVELS)

• Golf Tournament Saturday, August 4th (details coming soon!!!)

• Varsity Scrimmage @ Desert Ridge (Desert Ridge and Mountain View) 6:00pm Thursday, August 9th

• August 17th HOME OPENER vs. Defending 5A STATE CHAMPIONS CENTENNIAL!!! SPEAK VICTORY!!!

Communication• www.casteelfootball.com

• Sign up for updates is under the twitter feed on bottom right hand corner of site

• Visit “TEAM NEWS TAB” Click on Program Manual and REVIEW with your student athlete

• Email casteeltdclub@gmail.com to add your email address to contact list

• Follow @CasteelFootball (Twitter)

• Remind (Group Text from Coach)

Step 1: ENTER THIS NUMBER: 81010

Step 2: TEXT THIS MESSAGE: @ccfb15

Touchdown ClubEmail casteeltdclub@gmail.com or Coach Stowers if you

are interested in a committee!!! YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED AND ALWAYS NEEDED!

Examples:Team Meals

Pre Game MealsMerchandiseConcessionsTournaments