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Terra Nova High School Tiger Athletics Terra Nova High School, Pacifica, California |
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Varsity FootballHead Coach: Bill Gray (550-7643 or wgray@juhsd.net) (OL, LB's, Defensive Coordinator)
Asst Coach: Tim Adams (Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, QB's)
Asst Coach: Tom Petithomme (RB's, DE's, Special Teams Coordinator)
Asst Coach: John Totten (DL, OL)
Asst Coach: Will Maddox (WR's, DB's)
Asst Coach: Tom Piccolotti (RB's, LB's) |
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2011 Season Schedule:Click here to download a printable 2011schedule for all three football teams!
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Practice Schedule:Championship football requires a full commitment from both the athlete and his family. It is important that a player and his parents plan ahead so that the athlete can attend school and practice in a consistent and diligent manner. A player who cannot practice, cannot play ... regardless of the reason. The Terra Nova Football Program has provided all those involved in the coming season with a detailed FOOTBALL CALENDAR for all three teams. Parents and athlete are asked to check the FOOTBALL CALENDAR often and to schedule family functions, doctor and dental appointments, etc around the football team functions listed in the calender. If an absence from ... or tardy to ... a football team function must occur, the coaching staff expects advance notification from the parent.
Click on this link to download a copy of the 2011 FOOTBALL CALENDAR.
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Team Rules:The Terra Nova Football Program ... the players and coaches ... have developed a book of guidelines that govern all those choosing to become a participant on any of the three teams. The team guideline booklet ensures that all players and their parents understand the expectations, obligations and commitment required to remain in the Terra Nova Football Program for four full years. An athlete and his parents must sign an annual TEAM RULES ACKNOWLEDGMENT form (included on the football form supplement) indicating that they have read, understood and agree to adhere to the football guidelines. All portions of the Terra Nova Football Team Rules booklet are administered and adjudicated at the discretion of the Head Football Coach, keeping in mind what is best for the Football Program and Team.
Click on this link to download a copy of the FOOTBALL TEAM RULES.
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FAQs:FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
TERRA NOVA VARSITY FOOTBALL
How do I contact the Head Varsity Football Coach?
Coach Gray,the Head Varsity Football Coach and Athletic Director can be reached at (650) 550-7643 or wgray@juhsd.net.
How many football teams does Terra Nova High School field? Terra Nova High School is one of several public schools in San Mateo County that offers three levels of football ... freshman, sophomore and varsity. Since the Peninsula Athletic League does not provide for "freshman only" football, Terra Nova's freshman football team plays an independent 10 game schedule. Terra Nova's sophomore team competes in the PAL Bay Division Frosh/Soph football league, playing playing 10 games (5 non-league games ... 5 PAL games). Terra Nova's varsity team competes in the strongest division of the PAL ... playing a 10 game season (5 non-league games ... 5 PAL BAY DIVISION games)with the opportunity to earn a berth in post-season playoffs at the Central Coast Section and CIF levels.
What are the basic philosophies of the Terra Nova Varsity Football Program?
The Tiger Football Program believes in the coaching and teaching philosophy of DEMAND & CONFRONT. We demand excellence in effort and performance in both the classroom, the athletic field and the community. Those who achieve at an appropriate level will be rewarded with playing time ... those who fail to achieve or refuse to meet expectations in relation to proper effort will be confronted and held accountable for their unwillingness to meet the Tiger Football Program expectations and goals.
The primary goal of the Terra Nova Football Program is to fairly and appropriately win varsity league and sectional championships with young men who have matured into excellent students and citizens. All Terra Nova Football players will be motivated to understand and assertively implement the connection between academic achievement, disciplined behavior and continued athletic participation. The development of appropriate year round behavior on and off campus ... good sportsmanship, character, integrity and safety are the coaching staff's highest priority.
The Terra Nova coaching staff believes in the philosophy of the multiple sport athlete and will actively encourage football players to participate in winter and spring season sports in addition to football. Those football athletes who do not elect to play a winter or spring season sport will be expected to take advantage of opportunities to improve their athleticism and football skills in a 6th period training class, an off-season after school program and a summer program.
Football student/athletes are continually evaluated in terms of academic and athletic ability ... and are realistically promoted and exposed to student/athlete opportunities at the junior college and four year college levels. The Terra Nova coaching staff aggressively and realistically assist and guide varsity athletes through the collegiate recruiting process.
What League and Section does Terra Nova compete in? Are there opportunities for post-season playoff competition?
Terra Nova High School is a member in good standing of the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) and CIF Central Coast Section (CCS). The 18 team PAL football league is a three tiered "power league" consisting of Bay, Ocean and Lake divisions. The 6 team Bay Division consists of those football teams that historically represent the strongest programs within the PAL. Terra Nova is the only high school that has earned the continuing privilege of competing in the Bay Division of the PAL since the inception of the PAL "power league" concept.
The PAL Bay Division qualifies its' championship team and other "at-large" candidates for the Central Coast Section playoffs ... a three week tournament wherein teams from all of the leagues in the CCS are seeded and arranged into 5 different playoff divisions determined by enrollment.
In its' history, Terra Nova has won 14 League and 3 Central Coast Section championships. The Tigers have appeared in post-season play more times than any other school in San Mateo County ... public or private.
How do I sign up for varsity football at Terra Nova?
After the previous season has concluded, a varsity sign-up meeting will be held at lunchtime and during the daily football PE (BFS) classes. The sign-up meetings will be widely promoted in Terra Nova's daily bulletin, football information bulletin boards in the Men's Locker Room and on Terra Nova's athletic department website www.terranovasports.com.
Terra Nova football prospects who intend to sign up for the varsity football team are reminded that they must meet minimum academic eligibility requirements (2.00 GPA) in order to begin the sign-up process.
Is there a PE class during the regular school year that will help me improve and mature as a student athlete and as a football player ... and how do I enroll in it?
Yes ... Terra Nova offers an elective PE class ... the VARSITY FOOTBALL ATHLETICS "BIGGER-FASTER-STRONGER" (BFS) class designed to offer a demanding and intense weight training, agility and speed training program that will improve and enhance a football player's athleticism, football skills and abilities. Additional instructional time will be dedicated to appropriate discipline, character development, academic progress, nutrition, training and study habits. Those student/athletes who enroll in and pass their BFS class will have a distinct advantage over those who do not. Please note that VARSITY FOOTBALL BFS is for the motivated and driven student/athlete ... be prepared to work hard every day ... we will challenge you on a daily basis!
Student/athletes may elect to enroll in VARSITY FOOTBALL BFS during the time period in the Spring when the entire student body is forecasting their classes for the coming school year. A student who wishes to change their current schedule in order to enroll in VARSITY FOOTBALL BFS can do so with parental and counseling department permission ... only if the schedule change has no negative effect on the academic portion of the student's class schedule.
Student/athletes wishing to enroll in and continue VARSITY FOOTBALL BFS must meet minimum academic requirements (2.00 GPA) and have the permission of Coach Gray, Head Football Coach & Athletic Director.
Is there an "after school" conditioning program for varsity football players at Terra Nova High School?
Yes ... following Terra Nova's winter recess ... a voluntary weight training, fitness and speed training program is offered as an extension of the VARSITY FOOTBALL BFS class. The after school program operates Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ... it concludes once Spring Football Practice begins.
Does Terra Nova have Spring Football Practice?
Yes ... the Peninsula Athletic League allows each member school to have 10 days of after school Spring Football Practice ... to be conducted The first two weeks of the summer. Spring football practice includes offensive, defensive and kicking game practices in football shoes, shorts and t-shirts. No other football uniform equipment is allowed. Students invited to participate in Spring Football Practice must meet minimum academic standards (2.00 GPA) and have the permission of Coach Gray, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director.
2011 Spring Football Practice begins on Tuesday, May 31st and concludes on Friday, June 10th.
Is there a summer football program at Terra Nova High School that would improve and maintain my fitness level and athleticism while teaching me more about the varsity football team's system and practice format?
Yes ... a voluntary SUMMER FOOTBALL PROGRAM is offered for those student/athletes who have successfully completed Spring Football Practice. The Summer Football Program takes place during the 3rd through 7th weeks of the summer ... a total of 23 days (excluding the July 4th Independence Day holiday). The Summer Program meets from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm ... Monday through Thursday. The three hour period includes 1 hour of conditioning and weight training followed by 2 hours of football practice in t-shirts and shorts. Wednesday's training session may include a 7 on 7 passing session against another school ... either in Tiger Stadium or at the opposing school's campus. Saturday passing tournaments are also an integral part of the Summer Football Program ... we usually participate in 4 Saturday summer passing tournaments ... one at Terra Nova and three others at off-campus locations.
Those student/athletes who commit to and complete the Summer Football Program will have a distinct advantage over those who do not. Students wishing to participate in the Summer Football Program must meet minimum academic standards (2.00 GPA) and have the permission of Coach Gray, Head Football Coach and Athletic Director.
When is the first day of REQUIRED football practice?
The first day of required varsity football practice is Friday, August 12. Players will report to the coach's office in the Men's Locker Room before 8:00 am ... a double session practice structure in football shoes, shorts and practice jerseys will immediately follow check-in. Be sure to refer to your FOOTBALL PRACTICE CALENDAR for scheduled practices and details for the entire season. Please note that mandatory football practice begins before the first day of school ... please plan ahead so that you can attend all practice sessions. Remember ... a player who cannot practice ... cannot play.
What kind of equipment do I need to purchase for my son to play varsity football at Terra Nova High School?
The Terra Nova Football Program will provide your son with all the equipment he needs to play ... with the exception of football shoes. Each player must provide his own shoes ... preferably predominantly black in color with replaceable cleats. Be sure to get your shoes early and workout in them during the summer to properly "break them in". The Summer Football Program is a great opportunity to get your feet and shoes ready for the start of practice. Don't cheat your feet!
Varsity football equipment issue is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3rd and Thursday, August 4th at 9:00 am in the small gym.
How do I try out for the varsity football team and are there "team cuts"?
All players are constantly evaluated in relation to academics, cooperation, discipline, willingness to be coached, knowledge of system and athleticism ... this is a year long process that occurs daily in and out of season. There are no "cuts" ... as long as a youngster meets the expectations of the coaching staff, his classroom teachers and school administration ... on and off the playing field ... on and off campus ... he will remain part of the team. Our varsity football teams historically begin with about 60+ player prospects and finish the season with 40-50 players. The players who drop off or are dismissed from the team generally do so due to academic problems, failure to attend practice, undisciplined or inappropriate behavior.
What are the academic requirements to play varsity football?
A minimum 2.00 grade point average is required to participate in all phases of the Terra Nova Football Program.
Do the Football Program academic and discipline standards apply to my son all year long or just during football season?
Terra Nova football players are considered "team members" for the entire duration of their involvement in the program ... all four years ... every day ... 24 hours a day ... both on and off campus. A football player has no choice whether to adhere or not adhere to the program's standards, rewards and consequences ... that choice was made when he decided to sign-up! Each player will be rewarded for his accomplishments and held accountable for his poor decisions and failures.
Does my son need a physical exam and insurance to play football?
Yes ... each student/athlete must have passed a physical exam for tackle football, during the calendar year preceding the first day of practice. Your son will NOT be allowed to practice without a physical exam and adequate insurance. Most athletes will get a physical exam from their own doctor ... it is a good idea to make your appointment as early as possible. For those who cannot schedule a physical exam with their family physician, Terra Nova will provide an opportunity for physical exams at several different locations prior to the first day of practice. Those athletes who are not properly insured may purchase insurance for tackle football through Terra Nova High School ... ask your coach for a MYERS & STEVENS insurance application.
A large packet of FOOTBALL FORMS will be mailed home during the week of July 18th to all of those athletes who have completed Spring Football Practice. The packet will include the Terra Nova "athletic contract", parent permission forms, physical exam and insurance verification, a football form supplement (helmet warning acknowledgment, team rules acknowledgment and anti-steroid form), video/photo image release form ... as well as much more very important football information (calendars, team rules, etc).
If you take your physical exam before receiving the football packet in the mail ... you may pick up a football forms packet from the coaching staff during Summer BFS hours or go to http://www.terranovasports.com/ ... click on "forms" ... and quickly download the forms that you need.
In these difficult budgetary times, will the JUHSD and the Terra Nova Athletic Department be able to provide transportation to and from all away games?
All three football teams will be provided with bus transportation to and from all games. The cost of these bus trips can no longer be supported by the TNHS Athletic Department budget ... therefore the payment for all football bus trips must be "fund raised" by all of the participants in the Terra Nova football program.
All team members are required to travel to and from games on the team bus.
Will team members be expected to participate in fund raising activities?
Yes ... each team member is expected to eagerly, enthusiastically and efficiently participate in fund raising activities on behalf of the Athletic Department in general and more specifically on behalf of their individual team. Every team is required to engage in an Athletic Department wide event at the start of their season ... the PDP Gold Envelope Fund Raiser. Monies from the PDP event are split between the Athletic Department (30%) to offset event costs and the team that generated the monies (70%).
Fund raising is an integral part of being a team member. Failure to participate in Athletic Department and Team Fund Raisers at an appropriate level places the entire Athletic Program and specific teams in jeopardy. Therefore, failure to participate and equally share in the burden of fund raising will result in loss of playing time or dismissal from the team.
What is Sportsmanship Night ... and why is it mandatory?
Terra Nova is a proud member of the California Interscholastic Federation program "PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONOR". A requirement of the "PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONOR" program is a mandatory parent/athlete/coaching staff meeting near the start of each sport season. Therefore the Terra Nova Athletic Department presents three different Sportsmanship Nights during the school year ... one for each high school sport season ... fall, winter and spring. This meeting is mandatory for each participating athlete and at least one of their parents. The date for the 2011 FALL SEASON SPORTSMANSHIP NIGHT IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 at 7:00 pm in the TNHS Cafeteria.
Parents will be asked to register upon their arrival at Sportsmanship Night to verify their attendance ... at registration, each family will be asked to make a voluntary $40 donation to the TNHS Athletic Department ... 70% of each donation will go to funding the Athletic Department to assist in the offsetting of the myriad of department and event costs ... the remaining 30% will go to the specific team that generated the donation.
Athletes whose parents are absent from Sportsmanship Night will be provided an ALTERNATE SPORTSMANSHIP NIGHT FORM to be read and signed by both the athlete and parent ... and then submitted to the head coach of athlete's team prior to continued participation on that team.
The Sportsmanship Night agenda provides an opportunity for the athlete and family to learn about CIF, CCS, PAL & TNHS governance policies regarding high school athletics ... including, but not limited to academic and residential eligibilty, grading periods & eligibility standards, school and practice attendance, behavior & discipline expectations, athletic department budget & funding, fund raising opportunities, coach/parent/athlete communication protocol, the relationship, differences and potential conflicts between high school sports and off-campus youth league or club teams and finally ... high school sportsmanship expectations for athletes and spectators.
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