Westminster Owls Football

WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

2009

 

“ONE HEARTBEAT”

2008 PLAYOFF TEAM, 2005 CARROLL COUNTY CHAMPIONS

2005 MVAL CO-CHAMPIONS,2005 3A WEST REGION CHAMPIONS

2005 3A STATE FINALIST

 

Prospective OWLS Football Player:

 

You have recently expressed interest in becoming a member of the Owls Football program and I just wanted to take this opportunity to touch base with you and pass on some information.

 

I am very excited about the upcoming football season at Westminster High School.  With the return to the playoffs in 2008, 15 lettermen returning combined with a Junior Varsity that went 7-2 and the hard work and commitment that I have seen in the off season, the expectation is to get back and continue what we started last year as a playoff team. The freshmen players coming off of a 5-4 season and continuing at the Junior Varsity level, excites me to see the potential we have in the upcoming years. We continue to make great strides in rebuilding the foundation for a successful football program. By changing attitudes and dedicating ourselves to establishing a winning tradition we are very close to accomplishing this ongoing goal of the football staff.  After a highly successful off season during which Westminster football were in the wt. room 4 days a week and demonstrated a hard working confident attitude, it is clear that we are taking real steps toward being consistently successful at a higher level and establishing our program as a force to be reckoned within Carroll County as well as in the state of Maryland.  There are a lot of good things happening in the Owls Football program and I am glad you want to be a part of it.

 

In this packet I am including information on physicals, the schedule for summer weight training and Team Camp information for Varsity prospects only. This weight training / conditioning is a critical part of our preparation for the season – we don’t want to lose what we have worked so hard to gain.  Look over all the items carefully – my phone number is included on the first handout in case you have any questions.  I also want to emphasize that you must have a physical before the first day of practice, August 15, or you cannot practice.

 

I hope you all have a great summer. I look forward to seeing you at summer weight training sessions and then on August 15 for the beginning of a great season of OWLS FOOTBALL.

 

Coach Wilson

 

 

 

WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

OWLS FOOTBALL

2009

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

 

June 22-25          Wt. Training       9:00 AM-10:30 AM             5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

June 29-July3     OFF

July 6-July 9       Wt. Training       9:00 AM-10:30 AM             5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

July 13-16          Wt. Training       9:00 AM-10:30 AM             NO EVENING LIFTING

                           WEEK OF YOUTH CAMP         (5:30-8:00)

July 20&21         Wt. Training       9:00 AM-10:30 AM             5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

 

 

July 22&23               NO LIFTING BECAUSE OF TEAM CAMP

July 22                      LEAVE FOR TEAM CAMP …….TIME TBA

July 23                      AT CAMP

July 24                      RETURN FROM CAMP………….TIME TBA

July 27-30                Wt. Training 9:00 AM-10:30 AM             5:15 PM- 6:45 PM

Aug 3-7                    Wt. Training 9:00 AM-10:30AM              5:15 PM–6:45PM

 

** You do not have to attend both sessions each day.  Choose one that best fits your schedule!!!!!!!!!!

 

August 11                 EQUIPMENT HANDOUT for all players

 

                                 SENIORS            8:00 AM TO   9:00AM

                                 JUNIORS            9:00 AM TO 10:00AM

                                 SOPHMORES     10:00AM TO 11:00AM

                                 FRESHMEN        11:00AM TO 12:00PM

 

**ALL PLAYERS SHOULD ARRIVE AT THE START TIME THAT THEY ARE SCHEDULED!!!!!!!

 

 

 

August 11    HEAT ACCLIMATION     9:00 AM-10:30 AM    OR 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

August 12    HEAT ACCLIMATION     9:00 AM-10:30 AM    OR 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

August 13    HEAT ACCLIMATION     9:00 AM-10:30 AM    OR 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

August 14    HEAT ACCLIMATION     9:00 AM-10:30 AM    OR 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

 

 

 

 

I hope you are having a good summer.  However, we are quickly approaching the start of the football season and there are some important things you must do to prepare for the first day of practice.

 

“SOME OF US WILL PREPARE FOR THE COMING SEASON, SOME OF US WILL NOT.  BUT, WE WILL BE JUDGED BY ONE THING --- THE RESULT.”

 

We will start weight lifting on Monday, June 22, 2009.  The times that you can lift are 9:00 Am – 10:30 AM or 5:15 Pm – 6:45 PM.  Pick the session that best fits your schedule.  You do not have to attend both sessions!!  We will lift Mondays through Thursdays.

 

WHEN YOU FEEL THE URGE TO MISS OR SKIP A WORKOUT, REMEMBER THIS…….SOMEONE OUT THERE SOMEWHERE DID NOT MISS AND WHEN YOU MEET HIM, HE WILL BEAT YOU.

 

 OUR PROGRAM WILL BE BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT EACH PERSON`S INDIVIDUAL INTEGRITY WILL BE HONORED.

 

THE RESPECT, AFFECTION AND CARE BETWEEN THE PLAYERS AND THE COACHING STAFF WILL CREATE THYE CHEMISTRY THAT WILL MOLD OUR FOOTBALL TEAM INTO A FAMILY….

 

WE WILL OPERATE ON………….

 

 

                  “ONE HEARTBEAT”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                          WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

                                                      OWLS FOOTBALL

                                                                 2009

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT ITEMS TO REMEMBER:

 

 

1. PHYSICALS – You must have a physical examination BEFORE the first day of practice and the form must be signed by a doctor.  Your parents or legal guardian must also sign this form.  Physical forms may be picked up in the main office of Westminster High School.
2. PLEASE FILL OUT THE INSURANCE INFORMATION SECTION ON THE BACK OF THE PHYSICAL.
3. EQUIPMENT – Equipment necessary to play football will be provided by the school except for cleats.
4. CLEATS – CLEATS must be purchased by the players.  These shoes must be BLACK!!!!  Do not buy cheap shoes – buy good ones.  Take care of them and they will last a couple of years. If you are uncertain about the correct cleat you must see COACH WILSON about whether it is accepted.
5. PRACTICE - Practice begins on August 15^th.  See other sheets for specific practice times.
6. WT. TRAINING – will run from June 22^nd through August 13^th, Mondays through Thursdays.  You have two choices during the day to lift and condition.  The times are 9:00 AM-10:30 AM or 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM.  We should see you at one of these times!  Attendance at weight training sessions is an important part of our preparations for the upcoming season. If you are unable to attend, you should call me at 443-974-5889 and let me know.
7. TEAM CAMP – July 22nd- July 24th at Shenandoah University.  If you plan on going I need to know ASAP!!  This by invitation only to all candidates trying out for the Varsity Team this season.  If you do not have a camp brochure call Coach Wilson and we can arrange for you to pick one up.
8. Youth Camp -for students going into grades 4-9, camp will be held July 13^th – 16^th.  Incoming ninth graders are encouraged to attend.  Brochures for the Youth camp can be picked up in the main office at Westminster High School.  The cost is $65.00. Returning players will be asked to help during this camp. This is a good way not only to put back into the program but to also receive community service hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

OWLS FOOTBALL

2009

 

Each player will be asked to purchase a set of WESTMINSTER FOOTBALL TSHIRT AND SHORTS.  It is of GREAT IMPORTANCE THAT WE REPRESENT THE COMMUNITY, THE SCHOOL AND THIS FOOTBALL PROGRAM WITH PRIDE AND CLASS.   We will look the same when we are on the field, game and/or practice.  When we are in shorts and t-shirts during practice or when we go out in helmet and shorts – FOOTBALL SHORTS are to be worn.  When we are in the wt. room FOOTBALL ATTIRE should be worn.  More information (the cost) will be given to players during Wt. Training. Wilson’s Sports will offer a SPIRIT PACK that will include: a dry fit tee shirt, pair of shorts that will be worn during games this year, a girdle with pockets and a laundry bag.  Once I receive the order form I will get it to the players during summer wt. training.  I will set a date of when the forms and checks must be turned in. I want to get them to Wilson Sports all at once so that everything comes in at once.                                                           

 

DURING THE WEEK OF HEAT ACCLIMATION/EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE….

 

1. ALL PAPERWORK (PHYSICAL ETC.)
2. LUNCHES PAID FOR
3. TSHIRT AND SHORT MONEY TURNED IN

 

I WOULD APPRECIATE THIS SO THAT I WILL NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT AND I CAN CONCENTRATE ON FOOTBALL DURING TWO A DAYS!!!!!  MORE INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN OUT DURING WT. TRAINING.

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE WON BY UNCOMMON PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY ARE WILLING TO DO THINGS THAT A COMMON PERSON WON’T DO.  A COMMON PERSON IS BASICALLY LAZY.  WE WANT TO BE UNCOMMON PEOPLE!!!

 

Again, if you have any questions feel free to call me 443-974-5889 or at school at 410-751-3630.

 

Have a great summer!

Coach Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

OWLS FOOTBALL

2009

 

 

ANNUAL WESTMINSTER FOOTBALL PROGRAM / FAMILY PICNIC

 

DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008

 

PLACE: FOOTBALL STADIUM PARKING LOT

 

TIME: 11:00 AM

 

RAIN DATE:  If it does rain we will have our picnic inside Westminster High School in the 3^rd floor cafeteria.

 

THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THE CHICKEN. THERE WILL BE A SIGN UP SHEET SENT HOME THE FIRST WEEK OF PRACTICE. EACH FAMILY WOULD BE ASKED TO PROVIDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: COVERED DISH, DESSERT, AND OR DRINKS, ETC.

 

MRS. AMY GILFORD HAS ASKED TO PUT THIS PICNIC ON THIS YEAR AGAIN. DUE TO THE PICNIC BEING A SUCH A GREAT SUCCESS LAST YEAR, SHE WILL AGAIN COORDINATE THIS EVENT. I THINK THAT THIS EVENT WILL EVEN BE BIGGER THIS YEAR. AFTER WE HAVE EATEN, I WILL INTRODUCE THE 2009 FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF AND BRIEFLY TALK ABOUT THE UPCOMING SEASONS EXPECTATIONS, PLAYERS EXPECTATIONS AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE.

 

 

If you have any questions please feel free to call and or email me to clarify any questions

You may have. 

 

Coach Wilson

blwilso@carroll12.org

443-974-5889 (cell)

 

 OR YOU CAN VISIT OUR WESTMINSTER FOOTBALL WEBSITE

 

Go to www.whsowlsfootball.com

 

 

 

 

WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

OWLS FOOTBALL

2009

 

 

 

                                    PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR DAY ONE:

 

 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15^TH, 2009

 

 

 

 

Players arrive at school                 5:30AM

 

 

Players on the field                       7:00 AM

 

 

Practice                                         7: 00AM   until 10:00AM

 

 

Lunch                                           11:15AM   until 11:45AM

 

 

Practice                                        12:30PM    until 3:30PM

 

 

Pickup                                            4:00PM

 

      

                 

 

ALL PLAYERS ARE TO ARRIVE ON TIME. BEING LATE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!!!!!!!

 

ALL PLAYERS WILL STAY AT WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL ALL DAY THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE.

 

 

 

 

 

                  

 

                                        WESTMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

                                                     OWLS FOOTBALL

                                                            2009

 

Teachers are back to school on Monday, August 17^th, 2009 this year. Due to this change I will have to change practice times from what we normally do. Here are the times that we will practice when teachers are back to school.

 

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

 

AUGUST 17, 2009 THRU FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 2009

 

PLAYERS ARRIVE                                                 5:00 AM

PRACTICE                                                              5:30AM UNTIL 7:30AM

PLAYERS REPORT BACK TO SCHOOL             2:00 PM

DINNER                                                                   2:15PM UNTIL 3:00 PM

CHALK TALK                                                         3:00PM

PRACTICE                                                              4:00 PM UNTIL 7:00PM

 

Parents,

We are all going to have to make adjustments and help each other out with carpooling. Please get in contact with other parents and start scheduling drop offs and pickups now so that we will not have anyone missing at practice this week. I know that it is an inconvenience but this is the only way to do this and feel that the players are prepared and safe to participate in a very exciting upcoming season here at Westminster High School.

 

We will once again have lunches (and a breakfast, maybe) catered during the week of two a days. Cactus Willies will be catering the lunches during the week. We will be getting fruit and drinks for the players also.  Enclosed is a flyer from Lorie Ruth who is in charge of operating the two a day meals. We need volunteers the first day and during the week of two a days.

 

Parents if you have a couple of hours during the first day and the during the week of two a days please get in touch with either myself and our Mrs. Ruth as soon as you can so that we can set up a schedule. The more parents we have, the fewer the days have to be covered.

 

IMPORTANTY: ALL PLAYERS ARE TO KEEP THIS WEEK OPEN DUE TO POSSIBLE CHANGES TO PRACTICE TIMES DUE TO THE WEATHER, (HEAT, ETC.) ALL PLAYERS ARE TO SHOW UP TO PRACTICE REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER (RAIN OR SHINE).

 

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