Weight Training - 2016 9th Grade Team

Football weight training for this years 8th graders (next years 9th grade team) will begin on January 13th from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on scheduled days. Most weeks those days will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

8th grade parents are encourage to begin organizing car pools.

All the HS programs in our county have lifting dates for 8th graders. We are moving into a very competitive region and weight training is a process that develops over longer consistent periods of time. To be a Spartan carries great responsibility. Now is the time to begin.

Practice Schedule - Week of October 5th

MONDAY
9th 400 to 6pm
Jv-Var film 350 to 430 practice 430 to 630
Meeting for parents 9th grade down to Tiny tots 7 pm

TUESDAY
9th 400 to 600
JV + Var 400 to 630 Var film until 7

WEDNESDAY
9th 400 to 600
JV + Var 400 to 430 film Practice 430 to 630

THURSDAY
Var 700 am practice
JV + 9th Play North Paulding JV home 9th away

Sign Up and Be a Team Spartan Volunteer, Today!

Sign Up and Be a Team Spartan Volunteer, Today, and Sign Up Here:  http://www.southpauldingfootball.com/volunteers.html


Most, if Not, All of Us, Like to Have a Winning Team, Season, and possibly Head to the Playoffs.

Many of Us, Expect Our Players to Do Their Individual Best, and Work Together, as a TEAM.

Let's Set the Example, to Step Up, Do Our Best, and Work Together, as a Team, In Support of the Spartans.

Do you want your players to have the best looking field, the best grounds, and the best equipment?

However, we need you all to assist in giving these players the best. The few that volunteer can't do it all by themselves. We need the help from everyone.

If you want your child to have the best then we need your help in giving them the best.

Two opportunities:

1- need of 8-10 dads with construction knowledge and personal tools to assist with putting a plywood ceiling in the pavilion. The required plywood has been donated but we're in need of assistance in hanging the plywood, the knowledge and muscle to hang it.

The touchdown club will furnish the necessary fasteners to get the job done.  Please go to the website to register your name if you're able to help. Your registration is crucial in making sure that we have the appropriate personnel to make this happen.  Also please let me know if you can supply your own tooling. We would like to get this done over the weekend if possible. Please let us know if you're able to assist. This will be ongoing starting today and all weekend long.

2- Still need 3 people to assist with striping the practice field tonight around 5:30 pm. This field will have a game being played on this Saturday. Let's get this field looking good so we can represent our Spartans.

Spartan Volunteers -- It Takes a Village!!

Spartan Nation cannot work with a few warriors. The whole village is needed to become SPARTAN STRONG. 

We may not be the warriors on the field fighting for every yard, however we are the Warriors that support that fight. This cannot be done with a few individuals, we must have the whole village support. 

We just need you to support the Spartans more than just the stands. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that is needed. We only ask for a few hours for the four remaining Thursday home games and the three Varsity home games.  

Concessions: Thursday’s we need 3 or 4 people to help with the concessions for either the Freshman or JV home games. That is the only night we are asking. No more Varsity or Saturday concessions. We have that covered. Only Thursday’s, that’s it. From 5:30 to 7:30. Two hours out of the week.  

Chain Crew; Thursday’s during the Freshman or JV Home games and Friday during the Varsity home games, we need 4 volunteers to run the chain crew. It is the best seat in the house and you get to see the action up close and personal. You have the best view of your player on the field. Literally you can’t get any closer to the action unless you suit up yourself.

Here are the dates where you can be proactive and sign up ahead of time:

Thursday Night Games for Concession and Chain Crew

9/17 Freshman vs Allatoona

10/1 Freshman vs Hiram

10/8 JV vs North Paulding

10/15 JV vs Paulding

Friday Night Chain Crew (do you know if the 4 men we already have are for the whole season)

10/9 vs Paulding County

10/23 vs Lithia Springs

11/6 vs Hiram 

EMAIL TOUCHDOWN CLUB HERE

Fall Break Practice Schedule - Week of September 21st

FALL BREAK - Week of September 21st

Monday Sept 21 all teams off
Tuesday Sept 22 JV and Var practice 9 to 11 am 9th off
Wednesday Sept 23 JV-Var off 9th 4 to 6pm
Thursday Sept 24 ALL teams 9 to 11 am
Friday Sept 25 All teams 9 to 11 am
Saturday Sept 26 JV and Var 9 to 11 am

Practice Schedule - Week of September 14th

This week as we prepare for AHS

Monday: 9-JV 400 to 615 Var film at 4 practice 445 to 630
Tuesday: 9-JV-Var practice 400 to 630 Var film until 7
Wednesday: 9-JV 400 to 630 Var film at 4 practice 430 to 630
Thursday: 9-JV game at 6pm Var Practice 7am

Volunteers Need for 9th & JV Games

Spartan Nation,

Freshman/JV parents, your time is here! 

As all of you know the freshman/JV season kicks off tomorrow afternoon at 5 PM. Both teams will be playing at South Paulding high school.  With every game at South Paulding high school there requires a certain amount of volunteers outside of your normal school administration to pull these events off. 

I am currently in need of volunteers to man our chain crew for both the freshman and JV teams. Dads if you ever wanted a front row seat to a game here's your opportunity.  

Chain crew guys have the best seat in the house, you can't get any closer to the action unless you suit up to play yourself. Help me out dad's! Here's an opportunity for you to give back to the program.  

If you are able to volunteer please go to http://www.southpauldingfootball.com/volunteers.html to sign up for that night and to get your name on the list.  

Please specify which game you can volunteer for so that I can get you added to the pass list. Please act quickly as kickoff is tomorrow night.

As much as I need on the field support I need behind-the-scenes support as well. 

This is a shout out to all that are still looking for opportunities to volunteer.  We will open our visitor side concession stand on Thursday night but I need sales support. I am currently looking for 3 to 4 people to work one or the  other of each of our Thursday night games. 

Varsity parents this is a prime opportunity for you to be able to give back to our program without having to miss your kids games.

Again if you are able to volunteer to work in the concession stand for one or both of our games on Thursday night please go to http://www.southpauldingfootball.com/volunteers.html to sign up for that night and to get your name on the list to register. 

Please specify which game you can volunteer for so that I can get you added to the pass list. Act quickly as kick off is tomorrow night.

Practice Schedule - Week of September 7th

Week of Sept 7th

Jr's and Youth will practice week of Sept 7 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 630 to 830

Monday Practice 9th-JV-Varsity 
800 am film for varsity, 9th and JV to field until 10am Var is finished at 1030 

Tuesday
9th 400 to 6
JV and Varsity 400 to 630 Varsity film until 7

Wednesday
9th 4 to 6
JV and 4 to 630 Var film at 4, practice 430 to 630

Thursday
9th and JV games
Varsity at 7 am

NO PARKING AREAS - PARKING CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED

PARKING CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED

Parents, Players, Fans, Supporters, and all who drive and park.

We have sent out many many messages regarding parking, and parking in parking spaces and not parking on the grass and not parking in the drive way.

The last few nights several 4 wheel drive vehicles have found it convenient to park on the nice grass between the parking lot and the school building. As a result the grass is damaged tire tread marked etc.

DO NOT PARK ANYWHERE EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED MARKED, PAINTED PARKING SPACES. It is insulting to have to issue continued warnings to park legally.

PARKING CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED FROM THIS NIGHT FORWARD.

We have a beautiful athletic complex. We are super glad to see so many people; children especially, involved in positive activity.

We are in the process of building something special in our community. Stay the course do your part. Be respectful of others, and property. We must all do as the motto says "Together We Shield" Do your part.

Dr. Ed Koester
Head Football Coach

SAT and ACT tests / scores and Recruiting

SAT and ACT tests

It is impossible for our coaches or any recruiting service to help players with college playing desires without them having a Test Score, either test.

Two sites to register are:
SAT.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG/REGISTER/

ACTSTUDENT.ORG/REGIST/DATES.HTML

For the SAT:
Oct 3 test: reg by Sept 9 late reg by Sept 22
Nov 7 test: reg by Oct 9 late reg by Oct 27
Without a test score from earlier or on these dates I can not help you.

For ACT:
Sept 12 test: reg by Aug 7 late by Aug 21 You've missed it!
Oct 24 test: reg by Sept 18 late reg by Oct 2
Without a test score from earlier or on these dates I can not help you

A recruiting service cannot help you without a test score

Thursday's JV and 9th Grade Game Changes

Thursday's game change:

AT 5pm SPHS JV will play Carrollton JV..... immediately followed by SPHS 9th grade playing Lithia Springs

10th thru 12th HUDL Campaign launch 7:30 am in computer lab 4000 & 3000

9th launch Tuesday after school

Each player should bring a minimum of 10 working email addresses

hints or list (friends & family not living close by, Doctor, lawyer, Preacher, business acquaintance, fraternity brother sorority sister, aunts and uncles, etc)

Football practice for week of Aug 31

Football practice for week of Aug 31 

!!!!  HUDL Campaign kicks of this week  !!!!!!!!!!  
HUDL Information Here

MONDAY AUG 31
740am JV & VAR meet in computer lab for Hudl Campaign entries
9th and JV on the field at 400 finished at 600
VAR film 345 until 435 practice 445 until 630
Jr & Youth 630 to 830

TUESDAY SEPT 1
9th 330pm meet in computer lab for Hudl Campaign entries
9th 430 to 630 on the field
JV –VAR 400-630 Var film until 700
Jr & Youth 630-830

WEDNESDAY SEPT 2
9th 400 to 600
JV 400 to 600
VAR 400 to 430 film on the field 430 to 630

THURSDAY SEPT 3
9th and JV 330 pre-game and 600 Games vs Lithia Springs JV home 9th Away
Var 700am practice
Youth 530 to 7………. Jr 7 to 830

FRIDAY SEPT 4
9th no practice
JV and VAR pre-game 330 @ Villa Rica kick-off 730

SAT SEPT 5
No Practice Jr and Youth Games
Jr’s @ River Ridge 9-11-1

ALL Players 9 through 12 expected to bring a minimum of 10 email addresses to enter in to Hudl Campaign

August 24th -- Practice Schedules

Practice for week of August 24  Open week Region Prep Week

MONDAY: Varsity film 350 to 420 practice 430 to 630

                     JV on field practice 350 to 600

                     9^th practice 400 to 600

                     Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830

TUESDAY: Varsity and JV practice 400 to 630

                     9^th practice 400 to 600

                     Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830

WEDNESDAY: Varsity and JV practice 400 to 630

                          9^th practice 400 to 600

                          Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830

                                               

THURSDAY: NO VARSITY PRACTICE

JV and 9^th Practice 400 to 600

                      Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830

FRIDAY: Varsity practice 345 to 515

                9^th practice 345 to 515

                Jr’s and Youth Walk through if needed. 600 to 700

Reverse Raffle Winners

Stephanie Dunlop will be at the school under the pavilion Monday evening, August 17th, from 5:45-6:30 with your prizes. Please bring your ticket for verification. Please bring ticket with you.

Labor Day Practice

All high school football teams will practice from 8:30am to 10:30am on Monday of Labor day please make appropriate plans. The 9th and JV play their first games that Thursday practice is important.

Schedule -- Week of August 16th

GAME WEEK 1  BEAT Sprayberry kick off 7:30 p.m. Friday

MONDAY
9th 4 to 6
Var film 345 to 415 practice 430 to 630
Jr and Youth 630 to 830 (All Jr and Youth Players and Coaches meet with Coach Koester at 630)
Booster Club Meeting 630 Executive 7 General Body

TUESDAY
9th 4 to 6
Var 400 to 615 film 620 to 645
Jr and Youth 645 to 845

WEDNESDAY
9th 4 to 6
Var film 345 to 415 practice 430 to 630

THURSDAY
Var 7am
9th 4 to 6

FRIDAY
9th no practice
Var pre-game 330 depart at 5

SAT
Jr games 330-530-730 home

****Monday --  All discount cards left out are due at 8am in Cafeteria****

Support the Spartans!

NOTE -- This is NOT from the Touchdown Club or Any of the Coaches

The South Paulding Touchdown Club and a Small Group of Volunteers, have Been Working Really Hard, Behind the Scenes for the Benefit of the Spartan Football Program, Team, and Coaches.

These Individuals Have Graciously Volunteered Their Time, and Efforts to the Football Program at South Paulding, in an Unselfish Manner, and are Very Much Dedicated.

There is Much to Be Done, for the 2015 Season. 

It Would Be Very Much Appreciated to Have Additional Volunteers to Help Out, this Season, for the Growth and Success of the Spartan Program.

With More People Stepping Up and Volunteering, We, as a Team, Can Accomplish Much, Without Relying on a Few People, to "Do Everything," and at the Same Time, Everyone Enjoys the 2015 Season, So Much More.

Please Sign Up, Today, and Volunteer to Help Out -- Details Here:  www.southpauldingfootball.com/volunteers.html

SAT / ACT

Parents of Juniors and most certainly Seniors take note

SAT tests for the Oct 3rd test must be registered by Sept 3rd
for the Nov 7 test must be registered by Oct 9th (if you hope to be recruited these are a must)

ACT test dates for the Sept 12th test must be registered through late registration by Aug 8th through 21st
for the Oct 24th test must be registered by Sept 18th (if you hope to be recruited take one of these tests)

Volunteers Needed!!

SPARTAN NATION,

What a weekend!  The 2015 Back to School Bash was a success.  I want to thank all of you that came out and I especially want to thank all of those that volunteered their time and efforts to help make it a successful event.  

Did you miss your chance to volunteer?  No worries, “The Touchdown Club Needs You”.  Please see the list of volunteers that are needed this week to help us get prepared for Friday night along with the upcoming season.  

SPECIAL PROJECTS:         

Looking for 4-5 electricians and or construction guys/gals to help wire the pavilion, install lights, and run electrical power not only to the pavilion but to the scoreboard, on the practice field, as well.  Physical labor required, ladder work, trench work and general electrical knowledge preferred.  Must be able to take directions from general contractor that is permitting the electrical work. 

SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Looking for 5 individuals to handle the chain crew responsibilities during our Friday night games.  I will need 4 individuals for the actual chain crew and I will need 1 individual to man the scoreboard.  The scorer is solely responsible for scoring the game along with downs, quarters and possession arrows.  The officiating crew is responsible for keeping the clock. 

Concession:
Looking for a rotation of  individuals to help operate the “Visitor Side” concession on Thursday nights throughout the season.  The visitor side concession will only be in operation during the Thursday night games and will only provide drinks, chips, candy and hot dogs.  Please note that the Thursday night games will either be freshmen and or JV.  Must be customer service oriented, must be able to multi task, must be responsible, must be able to manage business transactions and money exchange during peak hours.  

SPIRIT WEAR:
Looking for a rotation of  individuals to help operate the spirit wear trailer on Thursday and Friday nights throughout the season.  Must be customer service oriented, must be able to multi task, must be responsible, must be able to manage business transactions and money exchange during peak hours.  


If you and or someone you may know is able to assist please visit southpauldingfootball.com to register today.  From the main page click on the volunteer information tab and register your name accordingly based on the area of need.  After registering the board member in charge of those areas will be reaching out to you.  

Thanks in advance, we really appreciate our volunteers and their efforts.

Practices - Announcements / Week of August 10th

MONDAY Aug 10  All High School teams practice 4 to 630

Jr's and Youth 630 to 830

TUESDAY Aug 11 All High School team practice 4 to 630

Jr's and Youth 630 to 830

WEDNESDAY Aug 12  All High School team practice 4 to 630  

11th graders will be at Ring ceremony on time

NO Jr's and Youth Practice

THURSDAY Aug 13  All 10th,11th,12th practice on the field at 7am until 8am

9th grade practice 4 to 6

Jr's and Youth 630 o 830pm

FRIDAY Aug 14th Varsity scrimmage 7 pm. Players DO NOT  leave campus report for pre-game at 340 in commons

9th grade practice 345 to 515  9th must stay and WATCH scrimmage.

SATURDAY Aug 15th All High School Players report for Discount Card Blitz 10am return at 3pm (with all cards sold)

Those who have not received cards pick them MONDAY from Coach Koester.

Coaches prep day for Sprayberry

BEAT THE HEAT SPARTAN NATION!!!

SPARTAN NATION,

“To Help Beat the Heat” we will be opening the visitor sides concession starting Tuesday, August 4th, during practice.  This year’s concession will only be offering drinks, candy, chips, popsicles and maybe hot dogs based on demand.  Please make sure to stop by and visit our concession stand this week.  

In addition to the concession stand we will also be offering Spirit Wear on Thursday, August 6th and  Thursday, August 13th to help make sure that you will be in style for the season. 

On these same dates we will also be offering you the opportunity to purchase/pick up your season parking pass, available stadium seating while seats remain and your stadium seat lanyards if you have already taken advantage of the stadium seating offer.  

Please make sure to save the dates so that you are prepared for our August 14th game against Hillgrove.  

Schedule - Week of August 3rd

Monday: Picture Day for High School Players Cheerleaders 4:15 until completed
Jr's practice no practice 1st day of school
Youth no practice 1st day of school

Tuesday: HS practice 4:00 to 6:30 no film
Jr's 6:45 to 8:30 pm
Youth 6:45 to 8:30 pm

Wednesday: HS practice 4:10 to 6:40 
Jr's 6:45 to 8:30 pm
Youth 6:45 to 8:30 pm

Thursday: HS practice 4:10 to 6:40 film by position if needed
Jr's 6:45 to 8:30 pm
Youth 6:45 to 8:30 pm

Friday: HS practice 4:00 to 6:00 no film
Jr's 6:45 to 8:30 pm
Youth 6:45 to 8:30 pm

Saturday: Back to school Bash
All levels should participate
HS players will have assignments

**IMPORTANT NOTE**
In the event Varsity Practice start time is pushed back for any reason, the stadium field will not be available until practice is completed.

Freshman Practice

*****FRESHMAN THURSDAY PRACTICE CHANGE*****

• Wednesday- The 9th grade will practice from 4:30-6:30pm
• Thursday - No practice due to open house

Updated, Tuesday, July 28th

Volunteers Needed

Looking for volunteers in the following areas.  

We are in need of 6-8 volunteers this Sunday, August 2nd, starting at 3:00pm to help stripe the practice field.  We will only need labor for this project.  Please email bkendrick@leucotool.com if you are available to assist.

We are in need of 3-5 volunteers to help set post and erect the practice field scoreboard.  This project is in the early stages and could take place this Saturday, August 1st or August 2nd, pending some preliminary work that needs to be completed.  We will be in need of shovels, post hole diggers, an auger, some quick set concrete and obviously labor.  Some type of lift would be necessary to complete the install of the scoreboard.  Please email bkendrick@leucotool.com if you can assist or make donations toward the project.  

Week of July 27th

Monday 

10th thru 12th grade practice 6am to 8 am..
9th 430 to 630 pm
Youth and Jrs. 630 to 830 pm

Tuesday Sames as Monday NO 9th Grade practice

Wednesday Same as Monday

Thursday Same as Monday 
NO Jr or Youth Practice open house.

Friday Same as Tuesday

Saturday grades 10th thru 12th practice 9am to 1030am

Monday (August 3rd) after school 
Team Pictures 9th thru 12th.

2015 SPARTAN EQUIPMENT DAY

2015 SPARTAN EQUIPMENT DAY

Everyone report to the school building first. Everyone will fill in RANK ONE paperwork first (parents and players) and receive a check list to follow. From there 9th,11th, and new kids will get IMPACT tested. From there report with your check list to the field house. There will be TD Club people for Obligation fees; Mom’s club for membership and then go into the fieldhouse for equipment. When finished return your check list to Coach Koester. 

Saturday, July 25th:

12th grade 9 a.m. Report to School for RANK ONE. Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

11th grade 9:20 a.m. Report to School for RANK ONE then go to IMPACT test then down to field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

10th grade 10:15 a.m. Report to School for RANK ONE. Then to field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

9th grade 10:45 a.m. meet at back door of school for RANK ONE then IMPACT testing then down to field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

**Anyone in any grade except entering 9th grade who did not get IMPACT tested last year at any time meet at 9:45 a.m. at the back door of the school for IMPACT testing then you will go down to the field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

Questions?  Email the Touchdown Club:  southpauldingfootball@gmail.com

Game Shoes // Team Photos

Game Shoes - Order Online Here    School Code is OFTSSPH2  // Remember - Varsity Players Chose to Wear White Shoes for All Games

Team and individual pictures will be taken Monday August 3rd after school. Please be well groomed.

Annoucements Week of July 19th

Monday : All players are off Coaches meeting at 8 a.m.

Tuesday: All players and coaches are off

Wednesday: All Players and coaches are off

Thursday: All players and all coaches 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday: All players and coaches 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday, July 25th: 

12th grade 9 a.m. Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

11th grade 9:20 a.m Meet at back door of school for IMPACT test then down to field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

10th grade 10:15 a.m. at field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

9th grade 10:45 a.m. meet at back door of school for IMPACT testing then down to field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

**Anyone in any grade except entering 9th grade who did not get IMPACT tested last year at anytime meet at 9:45 a.m. at the back door of the school for IMPACT testing then you will go down to the field house for Obligation fees; equipment; sizing, discount cards meet at field house.

We are looking for 3-4 painters for Saturday July 18th to repaint the main hall in the field house.  Paint and supplies are provided, just need help with labor.  To Volunteer, email the Touchdown Club, southpauldingfootball@gmail.com -- Thanks!

Spartan MOM's!!!

Calling All Spartan MOMs:

If you are interested in joining the SPARTAN Football MOMs Club, then YOU are invited to a meet and greet to learn more about what it means to be a SPARTAN MOM!!!! 

PLEASE Join us this Thursday evening at 7:30 Please contact Leigh Holcomb at tannerty@bellsouth.net to learn more.

Please email Leigh directly for more information and location of the meeting. 

Announcements & Information - July 12th

July 12th - This is a full week of Football

Monday 13th

• Regular workout all grades 9 to 11 am
• FCA fees due

 Tuesday 14th

• Regular workout all grades 9 to 11 am
• 10th, 11th, 12th graders Equipment issue and pack for FCA Camp
• FCA fees due

 Wednesday 15th

• NO 9th grade workout
• 10th,11th,12th Grade (aka Var Team) Meet at school at 8:30 a.m.
• Collect Final FCA fees
• Load Trailers and Bus
• Depart for camp by 10 am
• FCA Camp Packing List Here

Thursday 16th

• NO 9th grade workout
• Var team Camp all day

Friday 17th

• NO 9th grade workout
• Var team return from camp around 2 to 3 pm

 Monday 20th

• NO workouts

 Tuesday 21st

• NO workouts

 Wednesday 22nd

• NO workouts

 Thursday 23rd

• Workouts for all groups resume 9 to 11 am

Friday 24th

• Workouts all groups 9 to 11 am

 Saturday 25th

• Obligation fees due
• All teams Mandatory equipment issue
• Impact testing
• Cold weather gear fitting
• Discount card issue
• All times TBA

 Monday 27th

• Var Mandatory acclimation days begin 6am to 8am daily MTWTHF
• 9th acclimation Mon 4 to 630pm and Wed 4 to 630 pm

 If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact the South Paulding Touchdown Club at southpauldingfootball@gmail.com