2023 Parent Meetings

Agenda, board members, head coaches, and mission of Cambridge Feeder Football. Learn about the organization's commitment to developing middle school athletes and its collaboration with Cambridge High School.

• Parent meetings
• Program overview
• Cambridge Feeder Football
• Middle school athletes
• Collaboration

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1. 2023 Parent Meetings Rising 6th Grade March 21, 2023 7:30pm 8:30pm Rising 7th and 8th Grade March 22, 2023 7:30pm 8:30pm

2. Agenda Welcome Introduction of Board and Head Coaches Program Overview Registration and Fees Safety Volunteer Commitment Fundraising Tentative 2023 Calendar

3. 2022 Cambridge Feeder Football Board President Raymond Herndon Vice President Jacque House Treasurer Jessica Farrelly Secretary Nitcha Louis Director of Fundraising / VP-in-waiting Jamie Powell Director of Football Operations Lauren Sanders Director of Equipment OPEN Director of Safety Lindsay Johnson Director of Communication Paula Braun

4. 2023 Head Coaches 6th Grade: Josh Morse 7th Grade: Chris Rech 8th Grade: Rob Wade

5. Mission Cambridge Feeder Football is a non-profit organization created to develop and prepare middle school athletes for high school football. The organization is governed and organized by volunteers and actively supports and partners with the Cambridge High School football program.

6. GMSAA Cambridge Feeder Football is dedicated to fielding competitive teams who play in the Georgia Middle School Athletic Association (GMSAA) and preparing its athletes to excel at the high school level. GMSAA athlete certification is based on residency requirements. Athletes must be in the Cambridge High School district in order to play for the Cambridge Feeder program.

7. Collaboration / Program Approach Cambridge High School

8. Coach Bennett

9. Guiding Philosophy Cambridge Feeder Football is committed to preparing athletes to excel through Physical challenge Competitive environment Continuous pursuit of excellence Players will be given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential by remembering discipline, hard work, and dedication will bring rewards both on the field and beyond the game of football Cambridge coaches will teach the fundamentals of football and instruct each player to compete in a manner that highlights sportsmanship, teamwork, perseverance and loyalty Cambridge will support and work with Cambridge High School Football to create positive experiences that will develop the skills and confidence of the players who will ultimately move to their program Cambridge believes that player development occurs at practice where all players, regardless of their individual experience or skill level, will have equal opportunity to improve their football skills and level of play Cambridge supports multi-sport athletes

10. Success on the Field All 3 grade levels have had the opportunity to make the playoffs each of the last 8 years (2014 2022) - 16 Region Championships - 14 State Semi-Final Appearances - 5 State Runner-up Finishes - 4 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

11. One Team, 2 Opportunities to Play CJB is not a recreational program and thus has no guarantees related to game play-time Game playing time is earned; it is not a right nor is it guaranteed in any way CJB will advocate and participate in GMSAA JV programs to provide ample game opportunities for players who earn playing time One Practice Position Drills vs. Team Periods Players Dress for Both Games 32-35 Player Threshold to field a JV team Six Quarter Rule - each player can only play 6 quarters a week; Saturday to Wednesday 5 Pre-Identified players are not permitted to play on Wednesday games

12. Registration Price: What s Included: 1) Summer Conditioning Camp (June) Details coming soon. 2) Coaches Camp July 10th 12th at Cambridge High School 3) Player Pack Dry-fit practice shirt, shorts, personalized equipment bag for all new players 4) Uniform: Practice Jersey, Game day Jerseys, Game Day Pants, Socks (Navy, BCA Pink) 5) Equipment: Helmet, Guardian Cap, Shoulder Pads 6) Other costs covered Field rentals (Practice and Home Games) Officials EMTs Insurance Training/Game Equipment Equipment maintenance and updating Concussion Testing Background checks $650.00 March 1st through April 15th - $700.00 after April 15th August 31st To register, get updates, and event details: www.CambridgeFeederFootball.com

13. Registration Multi- Child Discount 1st Player Full Price 2nd Player - $100 discount 3+ Players - $50 discount per player Scholarship Program We never want financial means to affect a child's opportunity to play for CFF Our program provides limited need-based scholarships Please see the website for more details or reach out to a board member/coach to provide more information Refunds 100% refund BEFORE June 1st 50% refund BEFORE August 1st NO REFUNDS after August 1st

14. Player Safety GMSAA Rules: Full contact during regular season practice shall: Not be allowed on more than three (3) practice days per week Not be allowed to occur on more than two (2) consecutive days Guardian Caps are worn by players in practice ImPact Concussion testing is required for all players. All concussed players go for post injury testing and our program requires a MD approval/clearance for return to play. An improved step by step procedure is in place. All injuries should be reporting to the team safety coach and the director of safety Clearance from physician, parents, and coaches is required for player to return to game play EMTs will be present at all home games and most away games. All coaches are certified AED/CPR annually Thermometers have been supplied to each team to measure heat index on the field to ensure safety before practice All teams have protocol for inclement weather during practice and games

15. Mandatory Volunteer Commitment One Program Supporting each other High School Varsity volunteers for the High School JV & Freshman games High School JV & Freshman volunteer for the Junior Bear home games Junior Bears volunteer for varsity high school Friday night home games Each family is required to volunteer a minimum of 3 Feeder events per player Each family is required to volunteer a minimum of 1 High School game per player - Coaches and Board members ARE NOT exempt from volunteering - If you have 2 players then you are required to volunteer 6 Feeder events and 2 HS events. Volunteer opportunities are Concessions, Parking, Admissions (Friday nights during the football season) A volunteer sign up will be sent as soon as the season schedule is available. Any parents not signing up during the initial phase will be assigned and responsible for volunteering during the assigned date and activity.

16. Fundraising Our athletes will not have to fundraise for the Feeder program if there is strong support from our business partners and parents. We will be supporting the High School fundraising efforts We are looking at several fundraising opportunities for this year Business Partners advertising for every home game If you have a business and would like to support the program, please let us know Spirit Wear - Store to open soon Parent donations Other suggestions welcome please reach out to Jamie Powell

17. 2023 Calendar - Dates Subject to Change March 1: Registration Opens Spirit Wear, yard signs & player packs will be available to purchase in the coming weeks May 16-18: Equipment Pick Up (May 16 - 8th, May 17- 7th, May 18 6th) May: Dead Week Expected last week of May. Awaiting final confirmation from GMSAA June Summer Performance Training (Details coming soon) July: Dead Week Expected week of July 4th. Awaiting final confirmation from GMSAA July 10 - 12: Coaches Camp 3-day Clinic (fee included with registration) July 17 - 19: ALL IN CAMP hosted by Cambridge High School (Fees NOT Included) July 25: Tentative start of Practice - Once we receive date from GMSAA we will communicate to all players August TBD: Picture Day expected to be late August, more information will be communicated in the coming months August 12: Kick-Off Classic (to be confirmed) August 19: Scrimmage (to be confirmed) August 26: Regular Season Games Begin (to be confirmed) August 30: Registration Closed October: Final Regular Season Game October: First Playoff Games November 18: Championship Games & All-Star Games; Season Ends

18. ALL IN ALL THE TIME Thank You Questions?