Answers to common questions about Kentlake Football Q. If I know I’m going to miss a team meeting or event what do I need to do? A. You should call Coach Shepard 24 hours in advance or tell him personally. Do not have a peer do it for you! Note this may impact your playing time during the upcoming or current week especially if you miss events on a regular basis. Unexpected events require you to call coach Shepard ASAP and it may still impact your participation. Q. I have a conflict with club baseball or basketball and Football. What do I do? A. I expect you to trade off. I don’t expect the commitment to be one-sided. You have a big game sure go. Sometimes it depends on what you are missing. For example: the Hall of Fame dinner was planned for months and it is missed for a summer league basketball or baseball game that is a bad choice in my mind. Q. What grades do I need to have to be eligible? A. A good rule of thumb is that you needed to pass all but one of your classes during the last grading period. Another way: is your cumulative GPA a 2.0 or higher in the last semester or overall? If the answer is YES you are elgibel Q. Will negative behavior around the school or on the field impact participation in football? A. YES: If you have discipline problems in school, it will negatively impact your participation in football as it is an extra- curricular activitiy. I decide to skip my 1st period) You are truant; therefore you miss practice with an unexcused abseice which means you will miss a quarter or more next game. If you are doing the right things in school you are welcome to participate as a student-athlete Q. I have a doctor’s appointment and will miss an entire practice or most of the practice will it impact my playing time in the upcoming game? A. YES, to some extent circumstances will vary. If you miss the whole offensive or defensive session than your playing time would be impacted. It will depend upon the circumstances as well. Q. I’ve been out of practice for two weeks with an ankle sprain and have not been able to practice with the team. Will I get my starting position back when I’m cleared to play? A. NO others have played in your place and you will have to earn your spot back. You will not be excluded from playing however. Q. I’m going to miss practice because I have to make up a test I missed. Will it impact my participation in practice? A. Yes/No it depends on how much practice you miss and how often this happens. Q. Who should I contact if I have questions/concerns/comments about play calling, my player's playing time, position or practice procedures? A. Please contact Head coach Mike Shepard at 253-373-4643, mike.shepard@kent.k12.wa.us. Additional questions or concerns can be directed to, Kentlake Athletic Director at 253-373-4926. Please do not contact Football Club representatives about these types of issues. Q. I'm a football player and I have a question about my position on the team, who do I contact? A. Contact your position coach or Coach Shepard. He can be reached during school hours at school or until 9pm at home. Q. Do players need both turf and grass football cleats? A. Every player will need football turf cleats as well as football grass cleats, as we practice and play games on both surfaces during the season. Q. How many practices must my player participate in to be eligible to play in a varsity game? A. State & District regulations dictate that all players MUST have 12 days of practice completed before they are able to suit up and play in a game! Q. How do I receive information regarding football club events and activities during the year? A. The club’s website has a wealth of information. If you are not receiving weekly e-mail updates, please contact Kim Archibald at thearchibalds@comcast.net or (253-638-9823), to be added to our e-mail distribution list or contact the club president, Dan Allyn at danallyn@q.com or (253-638-8272). Q. Are there any uniform items required that parents need to purchase? A. Yes, practice jerseys are required, ask coach if needed. Q. Does my athlete need a physical? How often are they required? A. Physicals are required for ALL incoming freshman athletes. All physicals are valid for two years. Q. Are all Kentlake athletes required to purchase an ASB card? A. Yes, all Kentlake athletes must purchase an ASB card. Please see the Kentlake ASB cashier, Meg for more information. Q. I would like to help the club out by volunteering. Who should I contact if I want to help? A. Go to Contact Info, scroll down to Kentlake Football Club. Contact anyone listed there. Q. Should Freshmen and JV student athletes go to pre-game pasta feeds? Where are they held and at what time? A. Yes, the meal is a team event, ALL football players should attend every pre-game meal. Meals are held before every varsity game, in the Kentlake commons. For 7pm games the meal is served at 4pm, announcements will be via email or the website if the time changes. Parents are encouraged to come but are required to bring their Falcon spirit! |