Welcome to the Hawks Football Family! Hartley Football Class of 2021
A Catholic High School Football Program Hartley Hawks football should mirror Bishop Hartley High School in all ways. The purpose of our program is to bring those involved in it closer to the Kingdom of God. Our primary concern for each member of our team is their eternal souls, helping lead them to eternal salvation. A mastered Catholic High School Football Program should reflect the following: A devotion, dedication and passion to the Catholic Community Gospel values, mirror discipleship and evangelization in order to bring the Good News through sports. Gratitude and joy for the gifts from God The integration of the body, mind and soul A service to the church and our church communities A value and valiant participation of Catholic Social Teachings
Why do We Play Football for Hartley 1. Love of school. Represent our great school 2. Love of teammates. Build others up 3. Love of the game --------------------------------------------------------- Mission Statement The mission of the Hartley Hawk Football Family is to create a culture of toughness, character, dependability and leadership through a commitment of devotion to one another, a call to faithful service and a consistency in the development of a tradition of excellence. The end result of our mission is to prepare everyone in our program to be lifelong champions in all that they do in producing not only great teams and players but more importantly great fathers, great husbands and great members of society.
T R A D I T I O N Tradition does not mean to look after the ash, but to keep the flame alive. -Jean Jaures STATE CHAMPIONS 1986, 2010, 2015, 2016 STATE RUNNER UP 1984, 2013 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS 1984, 1986, 1988, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 REGIONAL RUNNER UP 1997, 2011 OHSAA STATE PLAYOFFS CCL CHAMPIONSHIPS 15 Times 17 Times UNDEFEATED SEASONS 2011, 2012 ACADEMIC ALL OHIO TEAM 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 34 1 st TEAM ALL OHIOIANS 9 ACADEMIC ALL OHIOIANS Hall of Fame Football Coaches Jack Ryan 1964-1980 Dick Geyer 1981-2007 To you from falling hands We throw the torch; Be yours to hold high -John McCrae
What Do I Get Out of This? 1. A one of a kind experience 2. Championship level athletics 3. Excellence on and off the field 4. Spiritual guidance and reinforcement 5. Social development with moral guidance 6. Lifelong friendships 7. Representing the great Hartley High 8. Lessons in commitment 9. Media coverage Newspaper and Television 10. Appreciation of diversity of gifts 11. Sacrifice for the greater good 12. A great coaching staff 13. Respect 14. A Home Forever What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies before within us. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Coaching Staff Brad Burchfield Head Football Coach Defensive Coordinator Outside Linebackers 614-886-2808 bburchfi@cdeducation.org @hartleyfootball Chris Sawyer Offensive Coordinator Offensive Line Inside Linebackers Tony Thivener Offensive Line Linebackers Mike Evans Special Teams Running Backs Defensive backs Woody Underwood Quarterbacks Derrek Downard Wide Receivers Randy Wooten 96 Head Junior Varsity Coach Defensive Backs Eric Selegue 12 Freshman and JV Defensive Coordinators Rob Ballinger Head Freshman Coach Tim Rathburn Defensive Line Malcolm Branch Offensive and Defensive Line Sam Ailbouni Offensive and Defensive Line
ADMINISTRATIVE Athletic Director: Pat Murphy @hartleyhawks pamurphy@cdeducation.org www.bishop-hartley.org 1. You must register on FINAL FORMS 2. 165.00 Participation Fee (to Hartley Athletics ) by August 22 3. Equipment Order Your Choice 4. Helmet Order ACADEMIC COMMITMENT 1. Eligibility Requirements a. Passing 5 Full Credit Courses (Not Phys Ed.) b. 2.0 GPA 2. Helpful Hints a. Check your child s BUZZ daily i. Are there missing assignments? b. Consistently communicate with your child s teachers c. AIM (Academic Intervention Measures ) M-Th Before or after school d. SEEK M-Th 2:45-3:15 SPORTS MEDICINE OHIO HEALTH Team Doctor: Dr. LeMay (Also a Parent) Athletic Trainer: Jim Peters Must have an Active Physical on FILE yearly Communicate all injuries with Jim Peters o Create a culture of honest communication We encourage OhioHealth to work with your children through injuries Coaches will NEVER determine an injury or severity of injury nor will they determine whether a player can play or not. That is the responsibility of trained sports medicine in cooperation with the parent and player Diet, Rest, Nutrition and hydration are critical to the success of the athlete
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT WE ARE COMMITTED TO A FOUR YEAR JOURNEY OF HELPING YOUR CHILD BE THE VERY BEST HE CAN BE! Determining Playing Time/Role on the Team 1. Job Descriptions 2. Productivity: Who best helps the team be the very best it can be? 1. Competition against similar players Things to Consider 1. We love the kids the same we promise! 2. Video is a player s ID card! 3. IT IS A LONG JOURNEY! PATIENCE! KEEP WORKING AND GROWING! Questions about Your Sons Playing Time/Role on the Team 1. Talk to your son. Ask him what he does well/struggles with 2. Player and Head Coach Talk one on one If there is still confusion 3. Player, Head Coach and Parent Meet If there is still confusion 4. Player, Head Coach, Parent and AD talk Fair to Discuss What can my child do better? What does he need to do? Not Fair to Discuss Another child Strategy Your child s success or lack of success does not determine what kind of parent you are. Having a child that is coachable, respectful, a great teammate, mentally tough, resilient, and tries their best IS a reflection of your parenting.
Relationship Expectations What Should You Expect From Your Coaches 1. Show love and care for your son 2. Be diligent in work 3. To be competent What Should Coaches Expect From Our Players 1. To do your best 2. To treat everyone with respect 3. To put the TEAM FIRST REPRESENT OUR SCHOOL, TEAM, and TRADITION IN A POSITIVE LIGHT ALWAYS! Parental Expectations 1. Be Involved Commitment 2. Be Positive with your son, with the coaches 3. Trust the Coaching Staff 4. Communicate and Help Solve Problems 5. Playing Time Don t tie your happiness to the amount of playing time your son gets! 6. Sportsmanship Always represent our school, team and tradition in a positive light 1. YOU REPRESENT OUR HOME! If the players value the role they have instead of valuing the role the other players have, you have a chance at a great team. -Mike Krzyzewski
Practice Organization Freshmen Off Season Program (Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15-4:30) April 18, 20, 25, 27 May 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 Summer Practice Days June 6 and June 7 6-8 PM July 10, 12, 18, 20, 24 3:30-6 PM Freshmen 7 on 7 Tournament at Reynoldsburg Saturday, July 22 5 PM 6 AM Workouts (6-8 AM Before Summer Gym) June 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 Hawk Days (See attached Calendar) Begin July 31 3:30-7:30 Scrimmages August 10 1 PM August 17 6 PM at Upper Arlington at Dublin Jerome Weekly Update You will get an email from Brad every Sunday Night throughout the season with weekly update information, reminders, etc.
2017 Football Game Schedules 2017 Varsity Football Schedule Friday August 25 Home vs. Toledo Central Catholic Friday September 1 Home vs. Central Crossing Friday September 9 Home vs. East Cleveland Shaw Friday September 15 Away vs. Chillicothe Friday September 22 Home vs. Worthington Kilbourne Homecoming Friday September 29 Away vs. Bishop Watterson Friday October 6 Away vs. Bishop Ready Friday October 13 Home vs. St Francis De Sales Friday October 20 Away vs. North Canton Hoover Friday October 27 Home vs. St Charles 2017 Junior Varsity Football Schedule Monday August 21 at Pickerington Central 6 PM Saturday September 2 at Central Crossing 9 AM Saturday September 9 Home vs. Lancaster 11 AM Saturday September16 Home vs. Chillicothe 11 AM Saturday September 23 at Worthington Kilbourne 9 AM Saturday September 30 Home vs. Bishop Watterson 11 AM Saturday October 7 Home vs. Bishop Ready 11 AM Saturday October 14 at St Francis De Sales 11 AM Saturday October 28 At St Charles 11 AM 2017 Freshmen Football Schedule Wednesday August 23 Home vs. Pickerington Central 6 PM Saturday September 2 at Central Crossing 11 AM Saturday September 9 Home vs. Lancaster 9 AM Saturday September 16 Home vs. Chillicothe 9 AM Saturday September 23 at Worthington Kilbourne 11 AM Saturday September 30 Home vs. Bishop Watterson 9 AM Saturday October 14 at St Francis De Sales 9 AM Saturday October 28 at St Charles 9 AM