OLYMPUS FOOTBALL

CODE OF ETHICS

The success of any organization is directly related to its code of ethics. The Code of Ethics of the Olympus Football team states that every athlete and staff member is responsible for both the integrity and the consequences of his own actions. The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and fairness must be followed by each and every player when engaging in any activity concerning Olympus High School, particularly in relationships with students, faculty, the public, our competitors, and other team members. We expect that no team or staff member will partake in any activity that is (or gives the appearance of being) improper, illegal, immoral, or that could in any way harm or embarrass Olympus High School and the Titan Football Team.

TEAM POLICY

GENERAL RULES

1. We will conduct ourselves as upright citizens, and abide by all rules set forth by our school and administration.
2. NO tobacco or alcohol.
3. NO association with any illegal drugs.
4. NO fighting or arguing on the field (coach or player). If another coach sends you to Coach Smith, I will deal with you at my discretion as to what the best course of action to correct the inappropriate behavior will be.
5. GROOMING CODE:
1. Hair will be groomed in such a manner befitting a young man and the Olympus High School Football Program.
2. Hair will be short enough so headgear will fit properly for maximum protection.
3. Each situation, as it comes up, regarding these rules will be dealt with accordingly by Coach Smith.

TITAN FOOTBALL CORE VALUES

1. Titans will always be HONEST to others they may associate with.
2. Titans will always be COMMITTED to a worthy cause.
3. Titans will always be LOYAL to each other.
4. Titans will always be ACCOUNTABLE for their actions on and off the football field.
5. Titans will always treat others with RESPECT at all times and in all places.

TITANS WILL FOLLOW THE CORE VALUES AND TRULY BE UNUSUAL IN TODAY'S SOCIETY.

TITAN FOOTBALL: FOUR THINGS TO Remember

As a Titan football player you will never, ever have to worry about being engaged in any inappropriate activity if you can remember these four simple guidelines

NEVER BE IN THE:

Wrong PLACE, with the Wrong PEOPLE, at the Wrong TIME, doing the Wrong THING

ON THE FIELD GUIDLEINES

1. Be on time for every practice.
2. Hustle at all times. Concentrate and be intense in every drill.
3. We expect every senior and letterman to be a leader on the field. You are expected to set the pace and to help younger members of the team.
4. When not in a drill, stay close, pay attention and do not sit down.
5. Helmets will be worn at all times, when watering sit your helmet right side up do not throw it on the ground.
6. For your protection, you are required to wear ALL equipment issued to you.
7. NO PROFANITY! We expect you to act like a first class young man at all times.

TITAN REMINDERS

Titan reminders are used to help us remember our responsibilities to the entire organization. Football is a game of detail, as we expect all to do their job to the best of their abilities, it's the little things that allow the big things to happen. Titan reminders calls for each player on the team to participate in conditioning exercises which help reinforce the fact that we are a team and individual actions effect all on and off of the football field. Titan Reminders are given for the following offenses:

1. Late for practice or scheduled meetings. (no excuses-training room, equipment room, etc.)
2. Player equipment left out (helmets, pads, shoes, etc.)
3. Messy locker room (tape, mud, pop cans, trash, etc).
4. Cleats worn in the locker room.
5. Failure to adhere to game day dress code.
6. Breaking team policy.
7. Any other infractions that need tol be handled at Coach Smith's discretion.

DECIDIND NOT TO PLAY FOOTBALL

Any player giving up football and / or wishing to drop from the squad will have a meeting with the head coach and turn in all equipment and playbook. Certainly, football is not for all people. Therefore, it is the belief of the Olympus Football staff that we will always honor and certainly respect any player that drops from the squad after notifying the head coach.

PARENT/COACH MEETING

Please call Coach Smith at Olympus High School to schedule a meeting time.