HALTOM WRESTLING2015-2016

Parent Meeting

MEETING AGENDA• Introductions: Coaches, Admin, Athletics Department• Season Overview• Important Dates• Schedules• Weight Management/Varsity Eligibility/Letterman

• Program Needs• Support Staff

• Fundraisers• Pre Season, In Season, Post Season

• Open Forum• Conclusion

COACHESHead Coach: Beau Hohmann

beau.hohmann@birdvilleschools.net214-422-7183

Assistant Coach: Melford Englishmelford.english@birdvilleschools.net817-602-7804

BISD Athletics Department

Athletic Director: Chris Ferischris.feris@birdvilleschools.net817-547-5823

Assistant AD: Lesa Masterlesa.master@birdvilleschools.net817-547-5910

HHS ADMINISTRATION

Principal: David Hamiltondavid.hamilton@birdvilleschools.net

Assistant Principal-Athletics: Clara Campbellclara.cambell@birdvilleschools.net

Athletic Coordinator: Jason TuckerJason.tucker@birdvilleschools.net

IMPORTANT DATES• October – Fan Cloth Fundraiser• October 25th – Weight Certification @Fossil Ridge HS• Home Meets

• November 11 vs Arlington Heights Scrimmage – Season Opener• December 15 vs Birdville/Martin• January 6 vs Richland• January 13 vs Arlington Heights• January 20 vs TBD

• February 3-4 – District 4-6A Championship @Carroll HS• February 12-13 – Region 1-5A Championship @El Paso• February 19-20 – UIL 6A State Tournament

PRACTICE SCHEDULE• 20 October: First Day - MANDATORY after-school practice• Practice Times: 3pm-5pm, Mon-Fri(minus comp days)• Holiday Practices: Schedules will be released prior to

breaks• Extra Practices: Panther City Wrestling•Mondays, 6-7:30pm @FW Arlington Heights HS•Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm @Haltom HS Gym 3

JV BOYS SCHEDULEDate Event Site

11 Nov Kickoff Scrimmage HALTOM17 Nov Weatherford/Paschal @Weatherford

4 Dec Heritage Invitational @Colleyville11 Dec Outback Invitational @Weatherford

*15 Dec SUPPORT STAFF HALTOM

18 Dec EMS ISD Tournament @Chisolm Trail

6 Jan vs Richland HALTOM

8 Jan Trojan Classic @Trinity

13 Jan vs Arlington Heights HALTOM

*20 Jan SUPPORT STAFF HALTOM

28 Jan Dual vs Chisolm Trail @Chisolm Trail

4 Feb District 5-6A Championship @Carroll High

Report Time: All Participating Wrestlers are expected to report a minimum of 30 Minutes prior to bus departure JV Tournaments: JV Wrestlers will be entered no more than 2 wrestlers per weight. Max of 28 wrestlers to a JV tournament Varsity Dual Meets: JV Wrestlers may be asked to attend select meets based on depth of opposing teams Varsity Slots: JV Wrestlers may challenge a Varsity Wrestler in their designated weight class at any time after the start of the season. All challenges will be issued on Mondays at the begging of each competition week Transportation: All Wrestlers are expected to ride the bus to AND from meets!

VARSITY BOYS SCHEDULEDate Event Site

11 Nov Kickoff Scrimmage HALTOM17 Nov Tri vs Weatherford/Paschal @Weatherford20 Nov Warrior Invitational @Martin High21 Nov Warrior Invite (Day 2) *if necessary 1 Dec Dual vs Boswell @Boswell5 Dec Heritage Invitational @Colleyville10 Dec Dual vs Richardson @Richardson12 Dec Outback Invitational @Weatherford15 Dec vs Birdville HALTOM18 Jan EMS ISD Tournament @Chisolm Trail19 Jan EMS ISD (Day 2) *if necessary 2 Jan Prosper Round Up @Prosper High7 Jan District Duals TBD13 Jan vs Arlington Heights HALTOM*14 Jan District Duals (Day 2) *if necessary TBD16 Jan Be Heard Memorial Duals @Fossil Ridge20 Jan vs TBD HALTOM23 Jan Ranger Roundup @Chisolm Trail28 Jan Dual vs Chisolm Trail @Chisolm Trail3-4 Feb District 5-6A Championship Carroll High School

Report Time: All Participating Wrestlers are expected to report a minimum of 30 Minutes prior to bus departure Varsity Tournaments: Maximum of 14 wrestlers in a Boys Varsity tournament. One Wrestler per weight class Transportation: All Wrestlers are expected to ride the bus to AND from meets!

*12-13 Feb: Regionals in El Paso*19-20 Feb: UIL State in Houston

LADY BUFFALOS SCHEDULEDate Event Site

11 Nov Kickoff Scrimmage HALTOM17 Nov Tri vs Weatherford/Paschal @Weatherford1 Dec Dual vs Boswell @Boswell5 Dec Heritage Invitational @Colleyville10 Dec Dual vs Richardson @Richardson12 Dec Outback Invitational @Weatherford15 Dec Tri vs Birdville/Martin HALTOM19 Dec EMS ISD Tournament @Chisolm Trail2 Jan Prosper Round Up @Prosper6 Jan Dual vs Richland HALTOM9 Jan Trojan Classic @Trinity13 Jan vs Arlington Heights HALTOM16 Jan Be Heard Memorial @Fossil Ridge20 Jan vs TBD HALTOM23 Jan Ranger Roundup @Chisolm Trail28 Jan Dual vs Chisolm Trail @Chisolm Trail4 Feb District 5-6A Championship Carroll High School

Report Time: All Participating Wrestlers are expected to report a minimum of 30 Minutes prior to bus departure Girls Tournaments: NO JV Girls Division! Maximum of two Girls per weight class, per tournament. 20 total. Girls Duals: All sub-varsity girls are expected to attend all meets. Varsity Slots: Girls challenge matches will be issued on Monday of competition week. Transportation: All Wrestlers are expected to ride the bus to AND from meets!

*12-13 Feb: Regionals in El Paso*19-20 Feb: UIL State in Houston

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

•Attendance•Communication•Commitment•Conduct

FAQ’sEarning a Spot:• Varsity spots will be appointed at beginning of season based on practice attendance

and performance. All Varsity Wrestlers must exhibit comprehension of skills and drills before being eligible for varsity competition• Sub Varsity Wrestlers will be eligible to challenge for a varsity spot at any time after

the start of season. Challenges are to be issued at the beginning of each competition week.

Weight Management:• NFHS Mandated Weight Certification – October 2015 – Fossil Ridge High School –

Cost: $5• Weight Cutting is NOT encouraged!

Lettering Policy:• District Requirements Compete at District Tournament (earn team points) • Coach Requirements• 90% Rule• 20 Match Minimum

PROGRAM GOALS• Short Term (within the year)• New Equipment (Re-Branding)• Wrestling Education• Establish Booster Club Presence

• Long Term• Measurable and Sustainable Growth• Female Coach• Facilities

What Can I do to Help?

•My Wrestler• Time Management• Diet and Nutrition• Communication w/Coach• Camps and Clinics

• The Program• Concessions• Fundraising• Support

Resources

1. Haltom Wrestling2. All Things Wrestling3. Hudl4. Shop Wrestling5. BISD Athletics Home Page 6. Schedules7. Wrestler Diet