Monday, August 31, 2015

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

Sunday, August 30, 2015

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

Monday, August 24, 2015

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
                     9th practice 400 to 600
                     Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830

TUESDAY: Varsity and JV practice 400 to 630
                     9th practice 400 to 600
                     Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830

WEDNESDAY: Varsity and JV practice 400 to 630
                          9th practice 400 to 600
                          Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830
                                               
THURSDAY: NO VARSITY PRACTICE
JV and 9th Practice 400 to 600
                      Jr’s and Youth 630 to 830

FRIDAY: Varsity practice 345 to 515
                9th practice 345 to 515
                Jr’s and Youth Walk through if needed. 600 to 700


Monday, August 17, 2015

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.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

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****

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

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

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

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.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

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

Sunday, August 2, 2015

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.