ST. CHARLES NORTH NORTH STAR FOOTBALL
WEEKLY JOURNAL
JANUARY 21ST-JANUARY 26TH
ACCEPTABILITY
The North Star program had another productive week across the board. Our winter athletes continue to excel on the court, mat and pool while the off season group continues to build their connection to each other in the weight room. The word of the week was “acceptability”. We discussed what actions are acceptable with in our program. I feel it is important to define clearly what our standard of excellence is and is not. From a program level I believe we do a great job of holding a high level standard. Our players are dedicated and care for each other. Our parents continue to support our players and the program in a multitude of ways. The staff works tirelessly to build this program brick by brick. In short we all have created a level of acceptability that is ELITE. Unfortunately, with such a high standard being set it can o en seem daunting to maintain. I agree being elite is one of the most challenging tasks anyone can undertake let alone a whole program. It requires a commitment to our discipline that is relentless. Sure, there are the days when we want to take the easy road. Believe me, I am no different. We all have days that we would rather stay in bed. It is in these moments when we must be selfless and lean on our own personal values. As a football program we have our Iron Star tenants of character. As a program these are the behaviors that we try to develop in our players, parents and coaches. However, when
talking about our own personal standards of acceptability we must take a look in the mirror and find what is important to us. As a St. Charles North Football player we want our players to have their own values and beliefs. It is essential in those moments when we want to quit to harness that strength. Together we can work our own personal values and weave them together with the team values creating a tapestry that makes our program special. This week our boys will be conducting a little test. I encourage your family to do the same home. Here is how it works
1. Pick 10 values that you believe
represent your family. 2. From that 10 now pick only 5 3. From that 5 now pick only 3
When you have selected your 3 values do the following .
1. Create a clear definition of what it
looks like 2. Talk about the outcome that it can have on your family if that value is executed. 3. Create a non verbal sign that only your family knows to help remind each other of that value.
When we take the time to communicate our beliefs, define them and finally discuss what we want the impact to be it can have a profound effect on the group.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY
We are currently in quarter 1 of our 4 quarter program. During these winter months the goal is for our off season participants to work diligently to achieve their physical, tactical goals. Time in the weight room and film room support the preparation tenant. Front loading the work will make it easier later on. For our in season athletes, they need to focus on being the best (insert winter sport here) player they
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can be. Below is a calendar of events for this week, along with some additional highlights.
Monday January 20TH
8PM LEGACY TRAINING
Tuesday January 21ST
2:35-4:15pm Whole Group
Wednesday January 22ND
8PM LEGACY TRAINING
Thursday January 23RD
2:35-4:15 WHOLE GROUP
Friday January 24TH
6am Polar Bear
2:35 Pythons Work out
Saturday January 25TH
8am legacy (FEED THE CATS SPEED TRAINING)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
COLLEGE SUPPORT MEETINGS ARE NOW OPEN
– SOPH/JR’S INTERESTED IN PLAYING COLLEGE
FOOTBALL – USE LINK BELOW TO SCHEDULE TIME – https://calendly.com/robert-pomazak/colleg
e-planning-support-team
LIFT A THON (SATURDAY FEB 1ST 8AM – 1PM)
– OUR 7TH ANNUAL BOOSTER FUNDRAISER
FOR PERFORMANCE CENTER ENHANCEMENTS – INFORMATION WILL BE COMING VIA EMAIL
AND TO YOUR SON/DAUGHTER
– 2020 SPONSOR SHEET
SUMMER CAMP DATES
– TIMES HAVE NOT YET BEEN SOLIDIFIED BUT A ROUGH CALENDAR HAS BEEN PUT UP ON OUR WEBSITE – PLEASE TRY ARRANGE VACATIONS DURING
DEAD WEEKS – http://scn4thphase.org/schedule/
COLLEGE RECRUITING
– Contact period Universities may come in and
meet with 2021 players only – D3/NAIA CAN STILL VISIT – NCAA RECRUITING CALENDARS RESOURCE
ALL AMERICAN 7 ON 7
– WE WILL HAVE A SPRING 7 ON 7 PLAYING
OUT OF LAKE BARRINGTON MORE INFORMATION TO COME
STARS FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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All levels are eligible
Cost will be 20 $ for text
Meetings are primarily on early dismissal Wednesday