MEET THE

HIGHLANDERS

Our CoachesHead Coach- Coach Skinner

• Coach Lilley

• Coach Johnson

• Coach Martinez

• Coach Goree

• Coach Rozelle

• Coach Nash

• Coach Montgomery

• Coach Williams

• Coach Baird

• Coach Phelps

ONE TEAM ONE GOAL

• Get involved with Quarterback Club

• Volunteer for games- scoreboard, announce, chains, concessions

• Sign up on football website to receive email

• Attend high school football games

Jr. High Night at Woodforest Bank Stadium

• September 20th versus Monterrey Tech

• Expected to be in attendance

• 7:30 p.m. start time

• Procedures for athletes to be admitted free at Woodforest Stadium

• Must wear their game day t-shirt

• Must be there before 6:45p.m. to get in free

• Enter the gates on the scoreboard side of the stadium

Expectations

• We expect excellence in the classroom

• No pass, no play! UIL dates located on McC webpage

• The players are expected to live at higher standards (i.e. – yes sir, no sir)

• They are always considered athletes no matter where they go

• Athletics is a privilege

Practice• 7th Grade – Before school – practice STARTS at 7:00 A.M. The locker room opens at 6:30 A.M.

• 8th Grade – After school – practice ends at 5:30 P.M.

• Practice is every day Monday – Friday until games start. (except the first day of school).

• Games begin the week of Sept. 16th

• 8th Graders: Once games begin…Practices on Monday mornings and no Friday afternoon practices.

Pick up and Drop Off

• All football players should be dropped off and picked up on the west side (stadium side) of the school at the locker room doors.

• Please do not drop off students in the parking lot where they have to walk through traffic to get in the building.

Breakfast

• 7th graders will have the opportunity to purchase food from the cafeteria on red days only.

• On green day practices, players are encouraged to bring a snack that they can eat while walking to class.

Concerns

• Asthma and/or Diabetes or any Allergies – LET US KNOW

Please make sure the coaches AND the nurse have an inhaler for your child.

• Plenty of water – before and after practice

• If there seem to be any concerns or problems, feel free to contact your child’s coach or Coach Skinner.

Concerns (continued)

•CONCUSSIONS

•Any player that is suspected of having a concussion will have to follow the return to play protocol set up by the district.

Games

• Games will be played on Mondays (7th) and Tuesdays (8th)

• Games usually start at 4:30 and 5:30

• A ticket must be purchased to attend games

• $2 for parents

• $1 for students

FAQ’s• Will there be early morning practice after season?

No

• Do the players have to ride bus after game?

Yes

• Can students play other sports and football?

Yes

• Do the students have to shower after practice?

Yes

• After the season do the students have to do off season?

Yes

FAQ’s Cont.• Can the students eat breakfast?

Yes

• What restaurant is providing food for players?

Chick-Fil-A

• If student fails, do they still have to attend practice?

Yes

• Can parents come watch practice?

Yes

• Where do parents pick up and drop off players?

West side of school near practice fields

Information

• Games can be cancelled at any time (i.e. weather). We will try to cancel games as early as possible. Plan to play.

• Please get on email list for important information.

Information Continued

• McCullough has no control on whether or not we play games that are played at other schools.

• If games are cancelled early, then an email will be sent out. Please sign up for Parent Home Access Center at www. conroeisd.net to get on school email list.

• Sign up for QBC email list on Athletic/Football Website

Information continued

• This year McCullough has 14 teams –

eight in 7th grade and six in 8th grade. Teams have been split to optimize student playing time and make our teams competitive.

• Since there are 14 teams, please know what team your child is on and who is their coach.

• McCullough’s teams are named after their coach. This should cut down on confusion.

Information Continued

• If you have a question or concern about anything with football or your child’s team, go to the coach first – all coaches’ names and email links are on the athletic page.

• The team that plays on the first game will stay and watch the 2nd game until half time.

• After games please promptly pick your child up from McCullough. Please wait for your child in the west side of the parking lot (near the locker room doors).

Information Continued

• At the games, please stay in the stands. Please stay off the rail and have your kids stay off the rail so others can see the game.

• Please limit the number of sodas your child drinks. Please encourage them to drink plenty of water.

• Please encourage your child to eat breakfast. The cafeteria will provide breakfast during football season on red days. Students can purchase food or bring some from home.

• Thanks

• GO HIGHLANDERS!