COUSINO CHARACTER
CHARACTER
Championship programs are built in the same manner that one builds a castle. That is, with a rock solid foundation consisting of only the finest materials. Substituting less than elements in this construction will cause the foundation to be weakened by adverse conditions and cause the structure to crumble and collapse. Quality ingredients, such as work ethic commitment, leadership, and character will allow OUR castle to remain strong and stable forever.
COUSINO FOOTBALL
I. CORE IDEOLOGY - Our Program is reinforced by embracing these 4 Cornerstones that forms a Rock Solid Foundation that will become OUR TRADITION:
What IS an COUSINO Football Player?
1. Work Ethic – FINISH! (Weight room, drills, conditioning, etc…No Limits!)
2. Commitment – Weight room, Camps, Pride, Practices
3. Leadership – Do what needs to be done…coachable…role
4. Character – Be an 11…All the time!
II. PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
THE GOAL OF THE COUSINO FOOTBALL PROGRAM IS TO TAKE THE STUDENT-ATHLETE WHERE HE CANNOT TAKE HIMSELF. WE WILL PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF: WORK ETHIC, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, SOUND CHARACTER, AND LEADERSHIP.
The coaching staff and administration of Cousino High School are committed in OUR QUEST FOR CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP in our football program. The quest will be positive in nature, with high expectations for players, parents, and coaches. This journey will begin as soon as a potential player makes a firm commitment to get on board. We will stay focused on our goals and press on every day to make ourselves better in the classroom, reach our potential athletically, and develop character traits that will allow each player to be a productive member of society.
We will begin by building a strong foundation based on work ethic, commitment, leadership, and character. These will be our PROGRAM CORNERSTONES. Our quest will come from the HEART, because that’s the place where character qualities are worth having. The highest reward for what will be asked of players is not what you might GET from it, but rather what you BECOME by it. We will develop a family focus within the structure of the team, where everyone will be an encouraging force in building our program. Our character is often tested in times of crisis, and we want to demonstrate positive qualities in those situations.
Our journey needs the positive support of our school, faculty, administration, parents, and community. There are no short cuts to OUR QUEST, just hard work and dedication.
EXPECTATIONS OF COUSINO FOOTBALL PLAYERS
I. PLAYER RELATIONS – Our Program will be composed of people who want to win, care about our tradition, and are willing to the things necessary to win. Off the field, they will be treated as individuals, but on the field, they will be treated as part of a TEAM. We will be a disciplined TEAM. Discipline will be stressed because it will help us to win, help them excel and graduate, and make them better men.
II. What WE Expect From an COUSINOFOOTBALL PLAYER…
What IS an COUSINOFootball Player?
3. Work Ethic – FINISH! (Weight room, drills, conditioning, etc…No Limits!)
4. Commitment – Weight room, Camps, Pride, Practices
3. Leadership – Do what needs to be done…coachable…role/niche
4. Character – Be an 11…All the time!
1. LOOK LIKE A WINNER – APPEARANCE
a. Wear all equipment issued; keep jersey tucked in at all times.
b. Wear only pads issued.
c. DO NOT tear, rip, or alter your gear in any way.
d. GAME DAY – Wear shirt and tie; no earrings on Game Day!
2. PREPARE LIKE A WINNER – TRAINING
a. Report injuries to trainer and follow all rehab instructions.
b. DO NOT engage in alcohol, tobacco, drugs; this is a mental weakness that will affect the TOUGHNESS of the TEAM and your health and safety.
c. Be a LEADER in the weight room. Lead by example and encourage your teammates to train hard and be Committed.
d. Be home by 10 pm on week nights and midnight on weekends.
3. ACT LIKE A WINNER – BE A CLASS ACT
a. DO NOT talk “Trash” to opponents or fans.
b. Be respectful to officials.
c. Encourage Teammates; Congratulate the BIG PLAY!
d. NEVER talk back to a coach, EVER!
e. All Medical excuses from practice come from trainer.
4. BE A WINNER – EVERYDAY
a. Come to play EVERYDAY!
b. Expect to WIN!
c. Be humble in Victory and Proud in defeat.
d. Display Courage and Mental Toughness.
e. Play with COUSINO PRIDE!