Elkhorn Midget Elkhorn Midget CowboysCowboys

20092009

Parents GuideParents Guide

Basic PhilosophyBasic Philosophy

Kids need to have fun Remember its just a game Keep practice to a defined time Learn and develop skills

◦ Learn from experience◦ Develop with practice

Balance the playing time and ensure everyonegets more than minimum plays.

Positive work ethic Learn team work Practice Sportsmanship No superstars

Coaches:

Head Coach: Todd Jakopovic (Offensive Coordinator & Backs)

763-9059 Home740-0739 Celltodd.jakopovic@evwfootball.com

Assistant Coach – Robb Jacobi (Defensive Coordinator / LB’s)

Assistant Coach – Michael Hasty (Special Teams & Receivers / DB’s)

Assistant Coach – Terry Reeg (Offensive & Defensive Lines)

Parents GuideParents Guide

Be on time to practice and to games ◦ 10 minutes early to practice is perfect◦ Be on time to pick up after practice!◦ If your son is habitually late for practice, it will effect their playing time

and opportunities in games.◦ If your son misses one practice in a week, the minimum play rule for that

week is only 4 plays per half, per game.◦ If your son misses both practices in a week, there is no obligation or

requirement for them to play in the game that weekend.◦ I will always go over and above to give every player a ton of

opportunities, but I must also look out for the best interests of the team and those that are at practice.

Sign the Parent Consent Form Bring a water jug to practice – please label Communication / Email

◦ Please get in the habit of checking your email every day for practice or game updates and information. I cannot call everyone with every change or update, so it is your responsibility as parents to make sure you are in the loop by checking your emails.

If you have an issue, a question or a concern about anything related to the team, the players, the parents, or your son…I am the only contact person. Do not contact assistant coaches. I will handle all issues and concerns.

If you have an issue or concern, please contact me first by email. Do not approach me immediately after a game or practice, but rather email me and I will respond to you by phone or in-person, once I have had a chance to look into the issue.

All issues will be addressed professionally, promptly and fairly. I have coached youth football for many years and youth sports for even more. My philosophy is that I will listen to all concerns and be fair to everyone, but at the end of the day, I have to always do what is best for the entire group of kids and parents, and all in accordance with league rules. Please be respectful of that.

If a concern or issue is in the interests of a childs’ health or well-being, then those issues can and should be brought to my attention immediately.

Issues / ConcernsIssues / Concerns

Football GearFootball GearHave all your gear with you – label everything!

◦ Mouthpiece – have an extra (we provide 2) Give it to coach with name on it in a zip lock bag

◦ Cleats - Player provides◦ Socks - Player provides◦ Helmet/Chin Strap - Player provides◦ All Pads - Provided◦ Pants - Provided◦ Cup/Slider Shorts - Player provides

Game DaysGame DaysHome Games Arrive 1 hour early for walk-thru Need 3 parent volunteers to run chain and down

markers.◦ It’s the best seat in the house to watch a game

Away Games Directions will be provided Arrive 1 hour early for walk-thru

Games & PracticesGames & Practices

Home games will be at E-1 in Elkhorn◦ Where draft/tryouts were◦ Away games are TBD◦ Walk-thru on game days 1 hour prior to kick-off◦ Schedule, Team Roster, Standings will be posted

on EVW Website www.evwfootball.com

Practice will be at The Grove (188th & Pacific)◦ Times and dates will be sent via email

Please let coaches know if you are going to miss a practice or a game

Team RosterTeam Roster7th GradersNick Anderson

Tyler Beister

Shane Holzworth

Caleb Johnson

Jack Kobes

Brandon McDonald

Derick Nelson

John Trueblood

Hank Uleman

8th GradersThomas Dunham

Ben Hass

Jake Hasty

Trent Jacobi

Kellen Jakopovic

Chase Kruse

Vince McCashland

Bryan McLaughlin

Zach Reeg

Tommy Trueblood

Zach Zelasko

Thanks for all your help this Thanks for all your help this year! Let’s make it year! Let’s make it

memorable for the kids!memorable for the kids!

Go Cowboys!!!Go Cowboys!!!