Inside: Captain Jordan Kovacs Addresses Leadership Conference Important Dates

Volume 17, No. 1 SERVING MICHIGAN'S COACHES March 2013 University of Michigan 2012 Inside: Captain Jordan Kovacs Addresses Leadership Conference Important Dates...... 2 Officers...... 2 By Jim Neumann, Leader- ship Committee Directors...... 2 Committee Chairs...... 3 On February 11, 182 student athletes and coaches Past Presidents...... 3 attended a leadership Newsletter Deadline...... 3 conference in Lansing. Although the weather 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees...... 4 was bad enough to cancel New Website is Up...... 5 some schools across the Field Improvement RFP...... 6 state, the conference itself was a success. Notes...... 6 It started with Jordan Coach-to-Coach...... 7 Kovacs University of Duffy Daugherty Award...... 10 Michigan Captain and safety relating the char- 2103 Winners Circle Clinic...... 11 acteristics that can lead to Lansing Convention Bureau...... 13 success and challenging Coach of the Year Awards...... 14 Kovacs said: “To be a leader, be persistent, selfless, participants to “Dream maintain your convictions, be constant, hard working Big”. Following Kovacs, College Contacts...... 14 and compassionate... and dream big.” the athletes and coaches Spicer Awards...... 15 attended three breakout sessions were numerous ideas were discussed on how to become an effective leader. The conference concluded with a feedback Honorary Membership Awards....15 session with the whole group. Comments from both athletes and coaches Adrenaline Reading Awards...... 16 were very positive. Both groups felt that they had learned how to be not just Eligibility Changes...... 16 a better leader but also how to be better teammates and coaches. Everyone felt it was well worth the time and effort to get there. A special thanks to the Women of The Year...... 16 MHSAA, who provided the course content and the Michigan National Guard Recruiting Position Paper...... 17 for their support. NCAA Eligibility Standards...... 18 EXTRA Highland Conference FBCA...... 19 POINT MHSFCA Off Season Regulations...... 19 Membership runs Lifetime Membership...... 23 September-August MHSFCA Membership Benefits...23 Hall of Fame Tickets...... 24 Join at: MHSFCA.com Membership Applications...... 24 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 2 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 3 MHSFCA Michigan High DIRECTORS DIRECTORS Committee Chairs Past Presidents Region 11 Academic All State Dave Driscoll, Jackson Parkside ‘72-’73 Meetings & Region 1 Al Boydston, Caro Important Dates North - Paul Jacobson, Negaunee Lenny Dantine, Millington Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson Dutch Schrotenboer, Alpena ‘74 School Football [email protected] [email protected] Bud Breed, Portage Northern ‘75 Chris Gilliam, Birch Run Adrenaline Reading Award East - Pat Maloney, Rudyard Grant Fanning, Chelsea Ron Holland, North Farmington ‘76 [email protected] [email protected] Hall of Fame Induction Coaches South - Joe Reddinger, North Dickinson All-Star Ivan Muhlenkamp, St. Joseph ‘77 Jim Sparks, Clawson Ann Arbor Sheraton [email protected] Region 12 Jeff Smith, East Lansing ‘78 23 March 2013 Grant Fanning, Chelsea Apparel Harley Pierce, Sturgis ‘79 Association Tony Ceccacci, Ortonville-Brandon Region 2 [email protected] Walt Braun, Marysville ‘80 Steering Committee Mark Thomas, South Lyon Assistant Coach Award Ed Schindler, Elk Rapids Jim Ooley, Traverse City ‘81 Spring Meeting [email protected] [email protected] Dick McGiness, Lake City Pat Maloney, Rudyard Tom Fagan, Ypsilanti ‘82 Ann Arbor Sheraton Hall of Fame Greg Vaughn, Traverse City St. Francis Region 13 Clinic Dick Harris, Harrison ‘83 24 March 2013 [email protected] Tom Hoover, Allen Park Al Slamer, Holt Arnie Besonen, Owen-Gage ‘84 Induction [email protected] Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake Board of Directors Region 3 Dick Look, Tawas ‘85 Tim Parker, Muskegon Oakridge Kent Sikora, Gibralter Carlson Ethics Terry Rose, Stevensville-Lakeshore ‘86 Summer Meeting [email protected] [email protected] Wes Wishart, Belleville Mark Covert, Fenton ‘87 Grand Valley State University Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake Fran Herrington Award Ann Arbor Sheraton John Dean, Detroit Northern ‘88 Allendale, MI [email protected] Region 14 Steve Robb, Divine Child Dan Lauer, Benton Harbor ‘89 21 June 2013 23 March, 2013 John Goddard, Royal Oak Shrine Finance Region 4 [email protected] Brad Bush, Chelsea Jim Ahern, Ithaca ‘90 All Star Awards Banquet Doug Haggart, Clare Mike Boyd, Our Lady of the Lakes Hall Of Fame Tom Moshimer, Plymouth Salem ‘91 [email protected] AmWay Grand Hotel 14 Coaches to be [email protected] Chuck Ritter, Ann Arbor Pioneer Bob Knight, Portage Central ‘92 Andrew Pratley, Ogemaw Heights Grand Rapids, MI Historian Dave Woodcock, Jenison ‘93 [email protected] Region 15 Jack Carlson, Holland West Ottawa 21 June 2013 Inducted Andre Harlan, Detroit Southwestern Dennis Zbozen, Romeo ‘94 Honorary Membership [email protected] Bill Tucker, Flint Powers ‘95 33rd East West Region 5 Roger Bearss, Millington All Star Game Craig Healey, Clio Rod Oden, East English Village Larry Rueger, Mona Shores/Fruitport ‘96 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Crowley Award Keynote Speaker Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis Larry Merx, Ann Arbor Huron ‘97 Grand Valley State University Jason McIntyre, Mt. Pleasant Jack Schugars, Muskegon Oakridge ‘98 22 June 2013 [email protected] Region 16 Leadership Brady Hoke Gary Griffith, Troy Dave Lawrence, Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard Larry Sellers, Traverse City St. Francis ‘99 Region 6 [email protected] Membership Tim Klein, Roscommon ‘00 Noel Dean, Lowell Andy Patterson, Bloomfield Hills Lahser Bob Rowe, New Boston Huron Keith Froelich, Okemos ‘01 [email protected] [email protected] MHSAA Liaison Jim Clawson, Monroe St. Mary’s Catholic ‘02 Mike Farley, Grand Haven Jack Wallace, Est Lansing [email protected] Bob Scheloske, South Lyon ‘03 Region 17 MHSCA Liaison Jim Sparks, Clawson Mike Wojda, Alpena ‘04 MHSFCA Region 7 Jerry Rabideau, Spring Lake [email protected] Pete Coll, Center Line ‘05 Mark Blaesser, Kalamazoo Newsletter OFFICERS 2013 Patrick Threet, Fraser Jim Buttson, Allen Park, ‘06 [email protected] Larry Merx, Ypsilanti Newsletter is NOT [email protected] Bill Dunn, Saugatuck Placement Al Slamer, Battle Creek Central, ‘07 Forwarded President [email protected] Marcus Dukes, Hartland Dave Larkin, Jenison ‘08 Region 18 Keith Stephens, Southfield Lathrop Parlimentarian Brad Grayvold, Norway ‘09 Region 8 Tim Brabant, Carsonville-Port Sanilac MHSFCA Newsletters are NOT forwarded by [email protected] Doug Bess, Battle Creek Central Steve Wilson, Frutport ‘10 the Postal Service. To insure that you continue Lorin Granger, Battle Creek Central [email protected] to receive the MHSFCA Newsletter please 1st Vice-President [email protected] Bill Brown, Deckerville Playoff Jack Wallace, Fowlerville ‘11 Tom Barbieri, Ann Arbor Pioneer notify Membership Chairman, Bob Rowe of [email protected] Doug Bess, Battle Creek Central ‘12 address changes. Kelly Luplow, Clare Pete Schermerhorn, Portage Northern [email protected] Political Action Bob Rowe [email protected] Eric Redmond - Monroe MHSFCA Membership Chairman Region 9 PO Box 98 2nd Vice-President *** Region 18 includes all 8-Man football teams. Public Relations Taylor, MI 48180 Bret Shrader, Fowlerville John Herrington, Farmington Harrison NEWSLETTER [email protected] Ed Greenman, Harper Creek [email protected] Recruiting [email protected] Even number Regions elected in even years. Encourages The MHSFCA NEWSLETTER is the official Rob Zimmerman, DeWitt Jack Fairly, Jackson Northwest [email protected] Odd number Regions elected in odd years. publication of the Michigan High School Foot- Chaplain Rules Contributors ball Coaches Association with the expressed Loren Willey, Clio Pete Coll, Center Line aim of keeping Michigan High School football Region 10 Scott Farley, Leslie Scholarship coaches informed of developments in their Treasurer Kelly Luplow, Clare Deadline for Submissions profession. [email protected] Brad Bush, Chelsea for May Newsletter Larry Merx, Editor Tom Walentowski, Ida Youth Football Day (734) 604-0765 [email protected] [email protected] Scott Farley, Leslie — April 15 — Larry Merx Home: (734) 439-3184 Executive Director Web Site Fax (866) 604-0766 39 Judd Rd., Milan, MI 48160 email: [email protected] Larry Merx Steve Wilson, Fruitport 39 Judd Rd. [email protected] (734) 604-0765 (cell) Milan, MI 48160 [email protected] March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 4 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 5 2013 Hall of Fame Induction Ann Arbor Sheraton • 6:30 pm Dinner • 23 March 2013

oin us for the 2013 MHSFCA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The 7:30 pm induction will follow dinner at 6:30 pm and include words from our guest speaker, Brady Hoke, from the University of Michigan. The induction ceremony will take place at the Sheraton in Ann Arbor on Saturday, March 23. 14 coaches with a minimum 20 years coaching or 100 wins will be inducted. (See back page of this newsletter for ticket order form.) he new MHSFCA.com web site is up and running, thanks to many hours of work by Steve Wilson. The site Tom Alward • Goodrich Jim Myers • Brandywine includes many new features some of which, under the Coaches tab, are available only to MHSFCA members. Years Coached: 35 Years Coached: 40 Logging in as a member gets you to the Members List, Games-Scrimmages Wanted, Coaching Placement (Jobs Record: 196 wins, 137 losses, 1 tie Record: 210 wins, 125 losses, 2 ties Board), the link to MHSPLA Power Lifting site, Classifieds, Resources and Links, Football Drills (Free Glazier Schools: Flint Central, Burton Bendle, Goodrich Schools: Dowagiac, Brandywine, Niles Drills), Clinics, Camps and Conferences, the Coach-To-Coach Mentoring Program and the current and archieved Newsletters. Current: Goodrich Current: Niles There are still some bugs - including some problems with Richard Bell • Swan Valley Gary H. Schleif • Dearborn Edsel Ford the coach login process. If you haven’t tried logging into Years Coached: 37 Years Coached: 41 the new website, please do that first. Record: 232 wins, 122 losses, 1 tie Record: 218 wins, 151 losses, 1 tie Schools: Mona Shores, St. Charles, Saginaw McArthur, Schools: Dearborn Edsel Ford To log in for the first time, go to: Freeland, Swan Valley Notable Accomplishments: Four times State Playoff www.mhsfca.com Current: Retired 2010 Qualifiers Current: Dearborn Edsel Ford 1. In the upper right hand corner you will see the Mem- Bob Blacquiere • G.R. South Christian Ken Semelsberger • bers Only Login box. Just below the login box, click Years Coached: 36 Detroit Servite/Port Huron on Forgot Username/Password. Record: 250 wins, 100 losses, 1 tie Years Coached: 27 2. You will be asked to enter your username. Your user- Schools: G.R. South Christian Record: 128 wins, 99 losses, 2 ties Current: G.R. South Christian Schools: Detroit Servite, St. Clair, Warren DeLaSalle, Port name is your first name, a period (.), and your last Huron name (no caps). Example: John Smith’s username David R. Duram • Hudsonville Current: Port Huron Years would be “john.smith”. Years Coached: 30 3. Enter your username in the box marked Username, Record: 180 wins, 118 losses Mark Thomas • South Lyon and click on Retrieve Password. In a couple of minutes Schools: Nelson Jr. High (Muskegon), Greenwood (WI), Years Coached: 35 (don’t wait longer than 5 minutes), you should receive Hudsonville Record: 222 wins, 119 losses an e-mail from AmericanEagle (our web provider) Current: Hudsonville Schools: Harbor Beach, South Lyon with a temporary password. Current: South Lyon 4. Go back to the main page, and enter your username William Fitsma • Spring Lake and password. You will go to the Member’s Landing. Years Coached: 31 Tim Travis • Unionville-Sebewaing Area Here you can change your password, your username, Record: 200 wins, 86 losses, 2 ties Years Coached: 27 Schools: Fruitport, Spring Lake your coaching position, number of years coached, Record: 181 wins, 87 losses, 1 tie and any personal contact information (if any of your Current: Retired 2005 Schools: Sacred Heart Academy, Unionville Sebewaing information is missing, you will not be able to proceed Area (USA), Saugatuck Greg Ganfield • Romeo until you complete this information.) Years Coached: 37 Current: Saugatuck Record: 204 wins, 124 losses, 2 ties Once you’ve successfully logged in, Above: One of the neat new features of the new MHSFCA.com is a Games/ Schools: Romeo, South Mecklenburg (NC), Notre Dame Mitchel Ulrich • Mendon please take the survey at: Scrimmages wanted section avaiable only to head coach members which allows you to post games needed and search for games. Prep, Pontiac, Forest Hills Central, Northview Years Coached: 32 https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K5XYLX6 Current: Northview Record: 317 wins, 56 losses Questions or Problems? Schools: Mendon Please tell us if the loggin works for you and if you experi- Kelly Luplow • Clare Current: Mendon As always, if you have any questions or concerns on the ence any other problem by completing a very short survey. Years Coached: 32 website, please contact me at [email protected]. Record: 220 wins, 100 losses If you are not able to login (or don’t get your password Schools: Clare e-mailed to you within 5 minutes), please take the survey, Steve Wilson Current: Clare and contact Steve Wilson at [email protected]. He will contact you with your username and password. Bill McLellan • Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Years Coached: 35 Record: 194 wins, 86 losses Schools: Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Current: Retired 2006 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 6 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 7

Request for Proposals NOTES 2013 Crowley Award Winner Deadline: March 15, 2013 Recruiting Fair Pays Off Loren Willey, Clio Last night I had a discussion with the Defiance College recruiter By Larry Sellers, Crowley Award Chair Local Initiatives Support Consortium Invites that could prove to be very beneficial to two of my athletes. I have Applications for NFL Youth Football Fund two players who have kept telling me they want to play Division ave fun, play hard, be dedicated to doing your very best;” These were the challenges Grassroots Program II football. The main reason they were fixated on DII was that their put forth to his athletes by the late Jim Crowley, in whose memory the MHSFCA pres- parents were hoping for scholarship money and did not think they could afford a DIII school. Neither student looks like he will go the ents this award. Coach Crowley guided the football fortunes of Jackson St. John, which ponsored by the National Football League DII route. eventually became part of merging several small Catholic schools into Jackson Lumen Foundation, the Local Initiatives Support When I brought this up to the Defiance coach, I mentioned that Christi HS in the 1960’s. Coach Crowley led his Titan football teams to state titles in 1977 and Consortium’s NFL Youth Football Fund both athletes had learning disabilities. He told me that he was the Admissions Coach and he knew there was Federal Funding for an LD 1979, and then was tragically shot to death in his own driveway during a robbery in January of S Grassroots Program is designed to address the 1980 at the age of 45. Coach Crowley was a dedicated family man and committed not only to his student to go to college. I had not known this prior to my discussion shortage of clean, safe, and accessible football with him. I contacted my players and their parents who came to the family, church, team and school but also to making his community a better place in which to live. fields in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods by recruiting night because they found this information out and were Loren Willey, our 2013 Crowley Award winner, has exemplified those same characteristics providing financial and technical assistance to nonprofit now comfortable talking to the DIII’s; they spoke with some of the with his many years of coaching and service to the MHSFCA, having held the office of Chaplin neighborhood-based organizations working to improve DIII schools and got a great deal of information and are setting up for since 1994. Due to illness at the time of the Kalamazoo Clinic, Loren will be presented with the Crowley Award local football fields. some visits. By me having an opportunity to talk to the Defiance coach at the All Star Awards Banquet on 21 June at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids. The program offers two levels of support: General without having to rush between classes during the school day and Field Support grants, which provide up to $50,000 for meet with him for a very few minutes, I was able to open up some Previous Crowley Award Recipients capital projects not associated specifically with the doors to my athletes that I did not know were there and to provide field surface, including the installation/refurbishment them, at least, with options and opportunities. David Driscoll ’81 Bob Wyman ’90 “Woody” Thomas ’98 Keith Froelich ‘06 Jackson Parkside Kalamazoo Detroit Central Okemos of bleachers, concession stands, lights, and irrigation Mark Tyler, Edsel Ford Head Football Coach systems; and Field Surface Grants, which provide Donald Lessner ’82 Roger Chiaverini ’91 Jeff Smith ’99 Bob Knight ‘07 Thank You Riverview Holland East Lansing Portage Central matching grants of up to $200,000 to help finance the Richard Fodor ‘08 Coaches, it has been my pleasure to have served on the board of direc- Ron Holland ’83 Walt Braun ’92 Jack Schugars ‘00 resurfacing of a community, middle school, or high North Farmington Marysville Muskegon Oakridge Bridgman school football field and the installation of synthetic tors of the MHSFCA for the past 12 years. I am retiring as a coach and am resigning my spot on the board. I would like to thank all the Harley Pierce ’85 Jim Ooley ’93 Larry Merx ‘01 Bob Scheloske ‘09 sports turf. board members who dedicate themselves to our student athletes and Sturgis Traverse City Ann Arbor Huron South Lyon In addition, a smaller number of matching grants of coaches with little or no compensation for valuable time away from Jack Castignola ’86 Dan Lauer ’94 Dave Woodcock ‘02 Richard Harris ‘10 up to $100,000 are available to help finance the resurfacing their families. Your tireless efforts to make football in Michigan better Trenton Benton Harbor Jenison Harrison of a community, middle school, or high school football every day are to be applauded. In a time period when educators are Tom Fagan ’87 Larry Rueger ’95 John Herrington ‘03 Chuck Ritter, ‘11 field with natural grass or sod. All grant funds must be being devalued and criticized you keep on working harder for the Ypsilanti Fruitport/Mona Shores Farmington Harrison Ann Arbor Pioneer student athletes and coaches of Michigan. I will miss you but look used for capital expenditures and may not be used to Elmer Engle ’88 “Ike” Muhlenkamp ’96 Albert Fracassa ‘04 Al Slamer, ‘12 forward to seeing you in my travels and on the sideline. maintain field surfaces. Bay City St. Joseph Birmingham Brother Rice Holt In order to be eligible for a grant, projects must Rod Baker Tom Moshimer ’89 Pete Coll ’97 James Reynolds ‘05 Plymouth Salem Center Line Martin Luther King II be sponsored by a community-based 501(c)(3) Thank You nonprofit organization(s) or middle or high school. All Honorary Membership organizations applying for funds must be located within I wanted you to know how much I appreciated the honor and what a NFL target markets and serve low- to moderate-income great time I had at the banquet. The meal was delicious and afterward Coach-To-Coach areas within those markets. I got the opportunity to meet a lot of dedicated individuals. For complete application and eligibility information, I’ve had the good fortune of playing high school football for the Chesaning Indians (60’s) and have worked alongside high school Mentoring Program including a list of associated NFL target markets, visit football coaches during my thirty three years with the Hartford the LISC Web site. Public Schools. So, I’m knowledgeable about the long hours coaches ver had a question about how to do your job as a coach and not know where to turn for an answer? put in and the voluntary sacrifices they make in providing students Need the name of an experienced coach who you could talk to in confidence about answering that Contact: with meaningful and memorable experiences. I believe high school athletics plays a vital role in the physical question - or solving that problem? The MHSFCA has initiated a new “mentoring” program that http://www.lisc.org/section/ourwork/national/ and academic development of our youth. I’m thankful for having you can turn to for this kind of help. Called Coach-To-Coach, that is exactly what it is. Experienced youth/request been given the opportunity to serve student athletes and community coaches who have a long standing relationship with the MHSFCA (Past Presidents, Regional Directors, members. Committee Members, etc.) have agreed to have their names and contact information listed at MHSFCA. Fendon Dankert, Honorary Lifetime Member com as volunteer mentors. If you have something you need help with, look over the list, contact one (or more) of the Coach-To-Coach volunteers. Each of the volunteers has several years of coaching experience. Get their advice. It’s free and confidential. Find the list of Coach-To-Coach volunteers at http://www.mysportsdreams.info/mhsfca/ You must be a member of MHSFCA to access this service. Join at: http://www.mhsfca.com/?page_id=652 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 8 MHSFCA Newsletter • March 2013 • page 9

Sportsmanship Awards s part of the MHSFCA’s partnership with the Michigan National Guard, and the MHSAA we have named our first Football Sportsmanship Awards. Using officials’ ratings provided to the MHSAA after each game during the 2012 season, the top 100 teams rated for their sportsmanship will be presented with banners recognizing the achievement.

2012 Sportsmanship Award Winners In Alpha Order Auburn Hills Avondale Grand Ledge Ortonville-Brandon Battle Creek Harper Creek Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern Petoskey Benzie Central Grayling Pickford Blanchard Montabella Greenville Pinckney Boyne City Hartland Pontiac Burton Bendle Highland Park Renaissance Academy Portage Central Burton Bentley Howell Portland Byron Jackson Portland St Patrick Byron Center Jenison Reese Caledonia Kingston Richmond Camden-Frontier Laingsburg Roseville Carson City-Crystal Lake City Rudyard Caseville Livonia Churchill Saginaw Chelsea Livonia Franklin Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary Clarkston Ludington Saginaw Nouvel Clinton Township Chippewa Valley Madison Heights Lamphere Saginaw Swan Valley Coloma Madison Heights Madison Saline Croswell-Lexington Manistee Saugatuck Dearborn Edsel Ford Marine City Cardinal Mooney Schoolcraft Detroit Cass Tech Marion South Lyon DeWitt Marquette Spring Lake Dryden Midland St Charles East Grand Rapids Milford St Clair Shores Lakeview East Jordan Mio St Louis Eaton Rapids Morenci Tecumseh Escanaba Mt Morris EA Johnson Traverse City Central Fenton Muskegon Catholic Central Traverse City West Flint Beecher Muskegon Mona Shores Vassar Flint Northern New Baltimore Anchor Bay Waldron Flushing North Adams-Jerome Walled Lake Western Fowler Novi Warren DeLaSalle Fraser Okemos West Bloomfield Gaylord Orchard Lake St Mary’s Westland John Glenn Grand Blanc March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 10 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 11

MHSFCA Clinic 2013

he 41st Annual Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Clinic was held on January 17, 18 and 19 at the Kalamazoo Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. Nearly 1500 high school, junior program and college coaches attended in this one of a kind football coaching convention. The clinic features speakers from the high school, college and professional ranks. The three day event is designed to be one of the finest professional development opportunities in the country. Nearly SIXTY SPEAKERS with a wide range of topics presented 2013 Duffy Daugherty Memorial HS Award their ideas for developing and maintaining successful football programs. In addition to the meetings, the Kalamazoo Radisson is the site of the MHSFCA Awards Banquet that honors the Coaches of the Year and recognizes others who Jack Schugars, Muskegan Oakridge have dedicated their lives to our great game. A large number of exhibitors also offer our coaches the chance to view, purchase and discuss the new cutting edge equipment and technology to help improve the game of football. ack Schugars was been named the 2013 Duffy Daugherty Memorial Award Thursday night opened with coaches Mike Hankwitz, recipient for outstanding lifetime achievement and contributions to Michigan Matt McPherson from Big Ten Northwestern and Coach high school football. Jim McNally, long time NFL offensive line coach. Michigan J Schugars, who retired from high school coaching in 2010, was the head State assistants Mark Staten and Brad Salem spoke on football coach at Muskegon’s Oakridge High School for 32 years. Under MSU offense and P. J. Fleck, the new head football coach at Schugars, the Eagles won three Michigan high school state championships (1997, Western Michigan University, spoke on his new approach 2005, 2008) and were state runners-up twice (1990, 2003). His teams won 19 West for the Broncos. Jeff Trickey, the nationally known QB Michigan Conference championships, qualified for the state playoffs 20 times, won Development coach as well as coaches from the University seven District championships and were Regional champions six times. Schugar’s of Michigan, Hope College and Ferris State University overall varsity record stands at 262-78. wrapped up the speakers for day one. Thursday night He was also a Middle School football coach for five years, a JV head coach and a also featured 15 Division 1, Division 2. NAIA and Divi- varsity assistant before taking over the Eagle’s varsity program in 1979. sion 3 colleges from Michigan as they set up information Schugars is a member of the Muskegon Sports Hall of Fame (2009); the Michigan booths in the main lobby offering high school coaches the High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2008); and the Michigan High School opportunity to meet with them regarding their players. Football Coaches Hall of Fame (1993). This has become a tremendous recruiting opportunity for both the college teams and our high school coaches. During his coaching career, Schugars was honored Schugars and his wife The Friday morning “Kick-Off” Speaker this year was with numerous awards, including Regional Coach of the Julie have been married for 42 years. They have two married the head coach from the University of Michigan, Brady Year (13 times); Muskegon Chronicle Coach of the Year (six children. Both are educators. Daughter Amanda teaches Hoke. A packed Ballroom watched as Coach Hoke outlined times); Associated Press Coach of the Year (three times); in Battle Creek and son Eric continues the family tradition the University of Michigan Plan for Building a Tradition Michigan High School Coach of the Year (three times); and as a teacher and defensive coordinator in Traverse City. of Excellence. Mark Uyl, the Assistant Director of the was a finalist for the National Coach of the Year awards They also have five grandchildren. Michigan High School Athletic Association and Amy Teddy presented by the National High School Athletic Coaches The Duffy Daugherty Memorial Award committee from the University of Michigan then spoke on the very Association. In 2000, he earned the prestigious Jim Crowley will honor Schugars at a banquet on Thursday, April 18 important topic of keeping our student-athletes injury free. Award, MHSFCA’s top coaching award. at Eagle Eye Country Club in East Lansing. Schugars will Our next speaker in our “Kick-Off Series” was the head Schugars spent his professional life educating. He be honored that evening along with Roy Kramer, the 2013 coach from Michigan State University, Mark Dantonio. retired as a high school Biology teacher after spending 38 Duffy Daugherty Memorial Award winner for lifetime Coach Dantonio spoke before another large crowd on years in the classroom. He continues to influence young achievement and contributions to college football. The Maintaining a Championship Level Program. Having Coach people through his work as Special Teams Coordinator dinner begins at 7. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for Hoke and Coach Dantonio speak back to back was a real and Life Coach for the Bulldog football program at Ferris a sponsored table of eight. highlight of the clinic! State University. Schugars was a board member of the More information can be found at www.duffydaugh- After our “Kick-Off Series,” the clinic kicked into high Michigan High School Football Coaches Association from erty.org. gear with eight speakers presenting simultaneously. Many 1981-2010. He served as the organization’s President in of our coaches were from high quality high school pro- 1998. He remains active in the Fellowship of Christian grams from around the state. In addition to our Michigan Athletes. coaches, Mike Mauk, from Kenton High School in Ohio and Greg Dempsey from Toledo Central Catholic High School gave a unique look at high school football Ohio style. Our “Legends of Coaching” panel was once again one of the most popular events of the clinic. Tony Annese, Tom Above: Brady Hoke, University of Michigan. Below: Mark Uyl, MHSAA. Mach, Jack Shugars and Rob Zimmerman did a fabulous Right: Mark Dantonio, Michigan State University. March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 12 MHSFCA Newsletter • March 2013 • page 13

2014 Clinic Site Greater looks forward 2014 will bring a new central location for the MHSFCA Clinic: The Lan- sing Convention Center, will house clinic sessions and trade show and the Lansing to hosting the Lansing Radisson (connected to the Convention Center) and the Lexington Hotel (soon to be a Crown Plaza property) will be our two host hotels.

the Adrenaline Reading Program Awards, the Fran Her- MHSFCA Michigan High School Footbal Coaches Association rington Woman of the Year Award, Regional Coaches of the Year and this year’s Jim Crowley Coach of the Year 2014 & 2015 Coaches Clinic Award Winner, Loren Willey. Congratulations to all the award winners and especially to Loren Willy who has January 16-18, 2014 & given so unselfishly to this great game for so long. We January 15-17, 2015 wish him well as he was unable to attend the banquet because of health issues. The reception after the banquet was attended by nearly 1,000 coaches who shared their stories and comments about this past season. Saturday morning concluded the clinic with speakers from the MIAA and other Division 3 programs. This 800.648.6630 year, Alma College, Olivet College and Defiance College www.lansing.org presented on a variety of offensive and defensive topics. 2014 brings a new location for the MHSFCA Clinic. Next year, the clinic will be held in Lansing at the Lansing Center, an outstanding facility for our clinic and our exhibitors. Lansing represents a central location and beautiful convention site. The Lansing Radisson (which is connected to the Lansing Center) and the Lexington Hotel (soon to be a Crown Plaza property) will be our two host hotels. Radisson Hotel Lansing We can’t wait Make your reservations early! The Lansing Visitor and at the Capitol to welcome you to Convention Bureau will be sending busses to Southeast and Lansing Center Michigan as an added perk for our coaches. The busses job!. Dewayne Alexander, the Wing-T expert from Cum- Greater Lansing, Michigan! will pick up coaches and transport them to and from the berland College, Tennessee offered a great perspective on clinic. There will be no charge for the bus! This is a simple, this highly successful offensive scheme. Friday afternoon Before you get here... easy and safe way to enjoy our clinic. and evening also featured speakers from the University of Come Explore Greater Lansing! See you next year in Lansing!! Minnesota, Saginaw Valley State University, Central Michi- Be sure to request your FREE Have a great off season and win ‘em all in 2014! gan University, Hope College and Ferris State University. Greater Lansing Visitor Guide There is so much to see and do in Michigan’s Capital City. The real key to the success of our clinic is the qual- Download the FREE Greater Lansing Mobile App and Al Slamer Jerry Rabideau online or by calling ity high school coaches from Michigan and once again turn your smartphone into a location-aware travel guide Holt High School Spring Lake High School 888-252-6746. their presentations were outstanding! Schools who gave full of maps, attractions and more! Clinic Chair Clinic Chair detailed presentations were Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, Past President MHSFCA River Rouge, Detroit Catholic Central, Dewitt, Millington, http://m.lansing.org Download our mobile app!

Trenton, Shelby, Grand Ledge, Livonia Churchill, Bellaire, • View Calendar of Events Leslie, Mona Shores, Grand Rapids Christian, Constantine, Make Your Hotel Registrations • Find Accommodations Ithaca, Detroit Cass Tech, and Muskegon. This line-up Early For 2014: • Locate Dining & Fun Nearby represents schools from all over the state offering different • Much More! perspectives on running successful programs. Lansing Radisson The MHSFCA Awards Banquet on Friday evening is 111 N Grand Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933 always a highlight and this year was no exception. All nine State Coaches of the Year were honored as were Assistant Easy Booking Online or 800-992-2694 Coaches of the Year, Honorary Lifetime Members, Steve Spicer Team Leadership Award Winners, Recipients of For Special Rate mention MHSFCA Clinic March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 14 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 15

2012 Coach of the Year Awards Steve Spicer Leadership Awards From Dave Lawrence, Leadership Chair he Steve Spicer Memorial Team Leadership Award was inaugurated in 1999 to recognize high schools throughout the State of Michigan who exemplify the legacy left to us by Steve Spicer, the former head football coach at Fowler High School who was an outstanding coach, teacher, husband, father and community leader before his untimely battle with cancer took him from us. Steve, who is a member of our Hall of Fame, had an outstanding coaching record along with capturing a state football championship while at Fowler. More importantly, however, is the fact that he was a great role model for the players he coached and the students he taught. Holt: The Rams who were also 2010 recipients were involved Holt Al Slamer in 11 different service projects throughout the year that included peer tutoring, mentoring with autistic students Millington and the Wounded Warriors Project. Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Roger Bearss THOMAS Wilcher Noel Dean Rob Zimmerman keith Stephens JOhn Novara Millington: The Cardinals were involved in four different Cass Tech Lowell DeWitt D.H Robichaud Portland service projects that included the “Race for Chase”triathlon promoting organ donation, raising $3000.00 for cancer research and organizing a major blood drive at the high school. Romeo Curt Rienas Romeo: The Bulldogs were involved in seven different service projects logging over 450 hours which included raising Romeo over $50,000.00 for cancer research. Jason Couch

Division 6 Division 7 Division 8 Division 9 TerRy Hessbrook Jeff Olson Troy Schelke Bill Brown Ithaca Ishpeming Harbor Beach Deckerville Head Coaches Remind Your Staff! 2012 Honorary MHSFCA Members If you did not attend the Kalamazoo Clinic: • Join the MHSFCA for NOCAD insurance, Newsletters & Other Benefits ominated by their school’s head coach, Honorary Memberships are given to recognize long term Join online at MHSFCA.com or use the Membership Form on page 24 service to the football program in any support role: announcer, chain gang, time keeper, manager, team doctor, and others are eligible. To nominate contact: Roger Bearss, 8780 Dean Dr., Millington, MI 2013 Spring University & College 48746, [email protected] Practice Schedules Call or email the schools to determine practice schedules before making visitation plans.

School Phone School Phone Adrian...... (517) 264-3995 Kalamazoo...... (269) 337-7078 Albion...... (517) 629-0459 Michigan State University...... (517) 355-1647 Alma...... (989) 463-7281 Michigan Technological University...... (906) 487-2985 Central Michigan University...... (989) 774-3896 Northern Michigan University...... (906) 227-2039 Fendon Dankert James Roekle Phil Wright Concordia University Ann Arbor...... (734) 995-7450 Northwood University...... (989) 837-4107 Hartford MI Lutheran Seminary Holt Eastern Michigan University...... (734) 487-2160 Olivet...... (269) 749-4183 Not Pictured: Dave Woodcock, Birch Run Ferris State University...... (231) 591-2864 Sienna Heights University...... (517) 264-7833 Chuck Lori, Ann Arbor Pioneer Grand Valley State University...... (616) 331-3170 University of Michigan...... (734) 763-4422 Hillsdale College...... (517) 607-3133 Wayne State University...... (989) 964-7315 Hope...... (616) 395-7070 Western Michigan University...... (269) 387-8620 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 16 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 17 Adrenaline/MHSFCA Fran Herrington Woman Recruiting Position Paper The purpose of this Recruiting Position Paper is to bring in-front of college coaches. Student athletes need to perform in Reading Award of the Year Award focus and clarity to the high school football recruiting front of the college coaches. College coaches want information process. The Michigan High School Football Coaches they can trust. Performing on a college campus and against other 2013 Winners prospects can reinforce a prospects evaluation. All camp dates are he Fran Herrington Award is presented annually Association and our State of Michigan College Coaches on every web site. Kingston & Holt to recognize two women who have contributed to have joined together to educate our parents and student d. Game Tapes: “The eye in the sky doesn’t lie!” College coaches promoting high school football in their community athletes. There are a number of commercial recruiting evaluate student athletes based on real game tape footage. Make sure the college coaches have your game tape at the appropriate he Community Service Reading Award is a com- and in the state of Michigan. Submit nominations practices that do nothing to help students fulfill their dream of a college athletic career. time (December of Junior year for D1). If they feel you are a real munity service project in which student athletes for the 2011 award by phone or email prospect, they will connect with you or your coach (given NCAA serve as role models to elementary students. Stu- to: Steve Robb, Milan HS (734) 439- Areas of Concern: restrictions). The higher the division desired, the earlier the tapes are dent-athletes are matched with elementary teachers a. Paying a Private Recruiting Services is not advised: Paying a recruit- needed. For example, some D1 offers could be based on sophomore 5060 • [email protected] and most are based on junior game tape. and their students. The high school football players then ing service for “exposure” or for help with the recruiting process Susan Bendix does little to help in recruiting. The NCAA mandates and approves Important Aspects of Fulfilling the Dream of a attend the elementary classroom during one class period all recruiting services colleges can use. Most of these services are Hemlock High School Collegiate Athletic Career per week, at least during the football season and read to not accessible to the public. All of these services are free to the Susan has been involved in Michigan high school coach and student athletes. There is no harm in using 1. Understand the NCAA and NAIA Academic Eligibility rules before the students. the student athletes ninth grade year begins. The NCAA continues The MHSFCA presents a grant to the elementary school/s High School football in a variety of roles “free” services, but make sure the services are NCAA approved. Most emails and “exposure” packets sent by services paid at the to add more restrictions to their eligibility process. The Class of that participated in the project. The grant is to be used to pur- as she has accompanied her husband 2013 will now need 16 core classes to qualify as a D2 athlete. The to six coaching jobs around the state. parents expense is considered “spam” and mostly sent to the trash. chase books to expand student access to reading materials. b. Private Combines and Showcases: Results from combines most local, Class of 2015 will need a 2.3 GPA to qualify as a D1 athlete. Aca- Adrenaline has agreed to fund two $500 Community Ser- demic eligibility begins with the first semester report card in the Eva Pierce Susan Bendix private “combines” or “showcases” are questionable and Numbers vice Reading awards in conjunction with the MHSFCA. To be and scores from such events may not be credible to a college coach. 9th grade. All students and parents need to calculate the students Sturgis High School Hemlock considered for these two awards, submit the materials listed National combines may have more clout but are usually invitation NCAA CORE GPA every semester beginning with the 9th grade. below to Grant Fanning by December 1. only. In addition, the NCAA has very strict guidelines colleges need 2. The overall GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) is the most important Eva contributed countless hours of her number in the recruiting process. The higher the GPA above a 3.0, time and energy to the Sturgis High to follow as well as possible issues regarding amateur status. Nominations due by December 1 c. “AAU” model events: AAU coaches exist now in football and the the more athletic opportunities a student athlete may available. Include: School football program. Eva was due to trend is growing. The AAU coach also forms a relationship with the The most important high school report card is the first semester of • Name, school affiliation, phone and address of nominee be honored last year, but was vacation- student athlete. You should choose wisely in regards to this process. the student athletes ninth grade. • Formal letter of recommendation from a participating school admin- ing in Las Vegas and wanted to accept Football coaches at all levels disagree with the AAU type approach 3. Academic Scholarships are Guaranteed: College athletic scholar- istrator the award in person We will honor her becoming a part of high school football. Led by the Southeastern ships are limited and in high demand. Academic scholarships are • Detailed explanation of your project. posthumously as she passed away last Conference (SEC) most colleges will no longer allow such events available at all colleges and universities. All students can earn spring at age 84. Accepting the award held on their campuses. There are a number of legislative proposals academic scholarships but athletic offers are determined by the Send to evaluation of college coaches. Again, the most important report for Eva at the clinic banquet were her at all levels of football to restrict such events. These events may card is high school is the first semester of the 9th grade year. Grant Fanning husband, longtime MHSFCA Historian offer intense competition and some skill improvement, but real 7016 Nottingham and 1979 President Harley, and her son game performance still determines scholarship offers. *The NCAA The following Michigan Area Colleges and Uni- Eva Pierce has already acted to prohibit AAU teams from competing on D1 West Bloomfield, MI 48322-2900 Harley Junior. versities have endorsed this position paper. Sturgis campuses. [email protected] (As of 5/21/2012) Previous Woman of the Year Truths of the Recruiting Process: Award Winners a. Exposure: Exposure comes from your high school coach. College Adrian College Keeping up with coaches will continue to acquire prospect information from the Albion College 2007 - Eileen Lessner, Trenton high school coaches. These relationships are based on a trust built Eligibility Changes? over time. Secondly, send every college a personal letter and game Alma College 2008 - Kay Merx, Ann Arbor • Peggy Warmack, Paw Paw DVD yourself. All college programs have a staff directory on their Central Michigan University 2009 - Helen Buttson, Allen Park • Louise Goosen, Ovid Elsie web sites. Concordia University Watch the Free Recruiting Webinar at b. Role of the High School Coach: Every college coach wants a truthful MHSFCA.com 2010 - Lora Taylor, Onekema • Donna Cisco, Monroe Jefferson relationship with the high school coach. Truthful is the key factor. Defiance College College coaches use a number of sources to cross-check every Eastern Michigan University Go to: 2011 - Shari O’Neil, Morley-Stanwood • Marge MacDougall, Berkley potential prospect. Inflated numbers, dishonest evaluations can Ferris State University http://www.mhsfca.com/free-recruiting-webinar/ 2012 - Holly Wilson, Fruitport • Linda Davis, Johannesburg-Lewiston hurt the high school coach’s’ future recruits. The role of the high school coach is to: Grand Valley State University For new Core Course Requirements go to: 1. Supply viewable game tapes (in winter of junior year for most Hillsdale College Quick Reference: D1, middle to end of season for seniors. Hope College http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_ 2. Correct and honest student bio information and a copy of the high school transcript. Michigan State University Reference_Sheet.pdf 3. Complete the NCAA approved recruiting services forms so the Michigan Tech University *Also re-printed on page 18 of this Newsletter prospects are listed in the publication. Northwood University 4. Attending the MHSFCA December recruiting fairs should also Details: be fulfilled by either the high school head coach or a member Olivet College http://www.nfhslearn.com/coreCourseDetail. of the high school staff. A number of colleges will only recruit Saginaw Valley State University aspx?courseID=33000 our state at these fairs. Siena Heights University c. Attend College Camps: This is where most college scholarships are awarded. Attend and perform at the different college camps The University of Michigan March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 18 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 19

Highland Conference

The Initial-Eligibility Standards for NCAA Division I College-Bound Football Coaches Student-Athletes Are Changing Association College-bound student-athletes first entering an NCAA Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2016, will By Chad Phillips Out-Of-Season need to meet new academic rules in order to receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice or compete during their first I recently completed a stint as the head football coach at Pine year. River High School. One of the things I am most proud of is help- Coaching Regulations What are the New Requirements? ing Evart’s head coach Pat Craven provide the initial leadership A Summary of MHSAA Handbook to start the Highland Conference Football Coaches Association. Regulations and Interpretations Full Qualifier Academic Redshirt Nonqualifier Many positive things have come out of our meetings which Complete 16 Core Courses: Complete 16 core courses. Does not meet are held three times a year. Four Year-Round Principles We have begun talking about player safety at each meet- Four year-round principles apply to schools and coaches  10 of the 16 core courses must be requirements for ing. A recent meeting provided a lot of good discussion on that out-of-season ALL the time; both summer and off season complete before 7th semester (senior Full Qualifier or topic. Manton’s head coach Jeff Puffer discussed the benefits of year) of high school. Academic Redshirt limited contact in practice. Lake City’s head coach Tim Peterson during the school year at workouts, clinics, camps or competitions.  7 of the 10 core courses must be in status. discussed the need to communicate to parents that we need to 1. No activity may be mandatory or part of selection to English, Math, or Science. know if their son is experiencing symptoms of an injury because players don’t always tell coaches because they fear losing play- the school team. Minimum Core-Course GPA of 2.3 Minimum Core-Course GPA of 2.0 ing time. 2. No school transportation. I discussed the dangers of crack black blocks on designed 3. No school general funds; a limit of $200 per student Meet the Competition sliding scale Meet the Academic Redshirt sliding scale perimeter plays as well as on plays such as interception returns. and sport from school-approved fund-raised money requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT score.* requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT score.* While many less harmful things like horse-collar tackles have is allowed. Graduate from high school. Graduate from high school. become penalties, these most devastating hits are still legal. 4. No school competition uniforms or warm ups may What I once encouraged I now have come to believe are noth- be used (practice jerseys are permitted). *To view the Full Qualifier and Academic Redshirt sliding scales, please click here. ing more than sucker punches. Not all coaches will agree with During the School Year... that. Evart’s head coach Pat Craven noted that the coaches bear Full Qualifier: A college-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice and compete in the first a responsibility to teach the players what blocks to expect and During the school year there are limitations on coaches and year of enrollment at the Division I college or university. how to defeat those blocks. some permitted activities: Also discussed were the messages that coaches send play- Three [or four] Player Period: Academic Redshirt: A college-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship) in the first year of enrollment ers. For example, is it appropriate to say “kill the quarterback” Coaches are limited to providing coaching in their sport to and may practice in the first regular academic term (semester or quarter) but may NOT compete in the first year of and does such language put that player at more risk of being three [of four] students in grades 7-12 of the school district enrollment. After the first term is complete, the college-bound student-athlete must be academically successful at his/her illegally hit? Marion’s head coach Kurt Gillespie noted “We want in which they coach. The three [or four] player period runs college or university to continue to practice for the rest of the year. from the Monday when Aug. 15 occurs through the Sunday to win but we don’t want to hurt each other.” We have had a lot Nonqualifier: A college-bound student-athlete cannot receive athletics aid (scholarship), cannot practice and cannot of discussion about the difficulty in dealing with concussions. after Memorial Day. Coaches can coach out-of-season up to compete in the first year of enrollment. Many small schools like ours don’t have trainers so the coaches three [or four] “players” (students in grades 7-12 are called are sometimes the first line of diagnosis. We have also found a players for this rule). If all the students are enrolled in the Examples great deal of difference in when doctors allow players to return coaches’ school (there are no others present, such as in an to competition. We have seen kids cleared to play the next day AAU game), then the coach can work with four players. Call- Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes nine core courses prior to the seventh semester of high school. What is the that still have symptoms, and we have seen kids kept out for ing something a clinic or charging a fee does not waive the college-bound student-athlete’s initial-eligibility status? extended periods of time even after their symptoms are long limited player rule. Booster clubs may not fund or support

A: The college-bound student-athlete cannot be certified as a qualifier because only nine of the 10 required courses were gone. This leads to the question: Should a coach recommend a activities which the school or coach are prohibited from doing completed before the seventh semester. He/she would be permitted to practice and receive aid (scholarship), provided particular doctor they deem competent or discourage a parent such as batting cages, ice rental, etc. Two coaches does not he/she presents 16 core courses and meets the necessary core-course GPA and test score requirement at the time of from taking a player to one who seems incompetent? increase the limit to eight players, and rotations from weight lifting or conditioning to three or four player work are not graduation. It is vitally important that these types of discussions occur within every league. Coaches need to be directly involved in allowed. The four Year-Round Principles continue to apply. Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes 16 core courses in the required framework with a 2.500 core-course GPA and helping protect our players and the game we love. I encourage Coordinating or Assisting: During or in preparation for the three a 68 sum ACT. What is the college-bound student-athlete’s initial-eligibility status? your league, and the MHSFCA, to have regular discussions [or four] player period coaches are prohibited from making about how to improve player safety. Let’s make sure this game arrangements for activities they are prohibited from engaging A: The college-bound student-athlete is an academic redshirt. Under the new competition scale, a 68 sum ACT score is still around for our kids and grandkids to enjoy. in. Coaches may not provide transportation, create a schedule requires a 2.950 core-course GPA. See sliding scale, please click here. for more than three of their players or arrange for someone else to coach to get around the three player rule. Coaches may Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes 15 core courses with a 2.500 core-course GPA and an 820 SAT score (critical be spectators at events but not coach when more than three of reading and math). What is the college-bound student-athlete’s NCAA initial-eligibility status? their players are present; and they may distribute information A: The college-bound student-athlete is a nonqualifier because only 15 core courses were completed, not the required 16 produced by someone else regarding out-of-season camps or core courses. clinics. If necessary, consult the exact Handbook language on what is generally prohibited and permitted during of in For additional information on these requirements please visit: www.eligibilitycenter.org Continues on p 20 March 2013 MHSFCA NEWSLETTER Page 20 MHSFCA Newsletter • March 2013 • page 21 Out-Of-Season Regulations

preparation for the three player period. training, fitness, etc. In football, except during the season, Conditioning and Weightlifting: Provided they are not manda- plays and schemes of the school team may not be taught and tory or part of team selection, conditioning and weightlifting regular or improvised football equipment may not be used. are permitted year-round except during the summer dead period. Conditioning must be non-sport specific and not use During the Summer... any equipment such as balls, nets, dummies, sleds or helmets. During the Summer some limitations continue. Except for Jump ropes, cones, fitness apparatus are permitted. football, fewer restrictions are in place. There are no school SPORTS ACADEMY: Open Gyms: May be conducted in one or more sports but must teams in the summer, however, school coaches and students follow the four Year-Round Principles and especially not be may assemble from the same school over the summer in vari- OFFENSIVE LINE part of team selection. Coaches may not coach, critique, evalu- ous settings. Football has a limit of no more than seven players MARCH 17TH @ NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY, MIDLAND, MI ate or participate in the sport they coach. Open gyms are stu- in the summer prior to Aug. 1 in informal football activities dent conducted and recreational. There shall be no organized in helmets and shoes with a coach. instruction or competition, drills or practice structure and no Summer Competition Limits: Five sports are limited to 15 dates STEP UP is proud to partner with Northwood University to offer its first annual offensive instruction by captains, parents or others. Open gyms must of competition when more than three or seven students from line academy. The camp is open to freshman through next year senior high school be open to all students of the school; but not necessarily open that school and a school coach are present in competition offensive linemen throughout the state and Great Lakes Bay Region. All activities will to the general public or students from other schools. against others not enrolled in that school. Basketball, volleyball take place in the new DeVos Student Development Center. Preseason down time: Just prior to each season, to establish an and ice hockey (three players and coach); soccer, lacrosse and official start to practice, this period prohibits open gyms or football (seven players and a coach). Football may only have sport specific camps or clinics from occurring at the school or seven summer dates of competition (passing league games). Your academy host is Coach Kurt Faust, President of STEP UP and long-time offensive sponsored elsewhere by the school. No competition, intrasquad Summer competition must be prior to Aug. 1 and must follow line specialist. In addition to Coach Faust, area high school and college coaches and or intersquad may occur with groups that resemble school the travel rule if held outside of Michigan: ALL teams at an players will assist in creating a positive and productive learning experience. Campers will teams. Voluntary conditioning, weight lifting and three [or event must be within 300 miles or from bordering states (not four] player coaching may continue in the preseason down just those you play against). Sports not on this list are not receive detailed instruction and drill work on run and pass fundamentals. time. The fall sports down time is Aug. 1 to the start of prac- limited in summer competition, but the four Year-Round tice, winter sports is 14 calendar days before practice begins Principles continue to apply. and spring sports down time runs from March 1 to the start Three [or four] player period ends: The limited player period MARCH 17 REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN 8:30 AM of practice. Middle schools observe this period 14 days before ends on the Monday after Memorial Day which is also the Enter through the Bennett Center (main entrance) practice begins. Monday after baseball and softball district tournaments and Because conditioning is so similar to actual practices in swim- the track finals. Except for the dead period (below) any number ming, cross country and track, coaches in these sports may not of players may have contact with their coach in the summer CAMP 9:00 AM-12:00 NOON provide instruction in any sport specific technique or conduct provided the four Year-Round Principles apply. Schools must Camp to be held on field turf surface sessions which involve both time AND distance during the regulate the frequency and intensity of any summer voluntary Shorts and shirts (no helmets) preseason down time. workouts so students may participate in more than one sport Cheer Restrictions: Because of the similarity between Competi- and so that families may have time away from school sports. Water only; No food or colored beverages tive & Sideline Cheerleading a school which sponsors MHSAA Summer Dead Period: A seven-day zero player/coach and Competitive Cheer may not hold any cheer activities from the zero school facility period of time from the end of school or end of winter sports (the last Monday of March -3/25/13) participation in the MHSAA spring tournaments to Aug 1. $50.00 includes quality instruction and camp shirt through the 3rd Friday in May (5/17/13). This restriction No coach contact whatsoever is allowed including at fund checks made out to...Step Up Coach Inc. prohibits coaches or cheerlea ing advisers from working with raisers, functions or places of employment. Each school sets more than four students from the school district grades 7-12 in its own seven day dead period and it applies to ALL sports, cheer related activities including but not limited to tumbling, except that non-school summer baseball or softball games Questions...Contact: Kurt W. Faust gymnastics, instruction, routine development, tryouts, etc. and practices (American Legion) may continue in the summer Walk Strong - Men's Outreach Coordinator This rule prevents competitive cheer teams or individuals dead period. Most schools select a seven-day period which Offensive Line Specialist from holding out-of-season activities under the premise of includes July 4. President S.T.E.P UP sideline cheer practices or try outs. (Note: Interpretation 231 Football: Only football helmets and football shoes are permit- prohibits a coach from “coordinating or assisting” during or ted out-of-season in ANY setting including camps or clinics, www.coachstepup.org in preparation for the three (or four) player period. A coach whether held in state or out-of-state. No pads except during (989) 488-0741 may not arrange for a parent or non-staff person to coach the season. In the summer, a school football coach has a limited out-of-season or to do that which the coach is prohibited from allowance to conduct or coach at a bona fide football camp (complete registration form/payment and mail to: Kurt W. Faust 3906 Woodside Dr. Midland, MI 48640) doing). Ending the cheer restriction time by the 3rd Friday with any number of players from the school. If a school is ------of May allows a school, if it so chooses, to have fall sideline conducting a football camp, be sure and consult the Handbook NAME: CURRENT GRADE: cheerleading tryouts before school is out in June. Competitive for the actual rule. In the summer, besides the seven dates of cheer coaches remain subject to the three (or four) player rule competition (passing leagues) school coaches and up to seven O-LINE POSITION: C G T TE HIGH SCHOOL: through the Sunday after Memorial Day. players may assemble at one time for informal football activi- HOME ADDRESS: Curriculum Courses: Classes with content specific to an MHSAA ties or workouts which must also follow the four Year-Round PHONE NUMBER (ALSO EMERGENCY NUMBER): Tournament sport (e.g. football class) must be open to any Principles. HEIGHT: WEIGHT: SHIRT SIZE: M L XL XXL 3XL student and must provide nearly equal attention to three different topics in an academic term such as other sports, weight MHSFCA Newsletter • March 2013 • page 22 MHSFCA Newsletter • March 2013 • page 23 Lifetime Membership

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MHSFCA Hall of Fame Banquet 23 March 2013 • Ann Arbor Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor, MI Make check payable to: MHSFCA & Guest Speaker: Brady Hoke - Head Coach, The University of Michigan send a self addressed stamped envelope Purpose: To honor 14 outstanding high school football coaches TO: When: Saturday, March 23, 2013 Mr. Gandalf Church Where : Four Points Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI Ticket Chairman Time: Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. • Dinner: 6:30 p.m. • Program: 7:30 p.m. Hall of Fame Banquet Price: $35 per Ticket 1223 Hillcrest Number of Tickets______x $35.00 =______St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-0865 (H) Name______Final date for pre-sale tickets: Address______Saturday, March 16, 2013 City, State & Zip ______

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