“USE THE GAME OF FOOTBALL TO DEVELOP YOUNG MEN IN THE GAME OF LIFE.”
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“USE THE GAME OF FOOTBALL TO DEVELOP YOUNG MEN IN THE GAME OF LIFE.”
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
We will field a team that excels on the field, achieves in the classroom, and positively impacts our school and community. Every athlete in our program will be treated with respect and dignity as we strive to reach our potential as a team and as individuals. We will honor the great game of football by always playing with class, within the rules and as hard as we physically can.
Provide an Environment for Learning
#1 Priority is the welfare of the players
Safe, reconditioned & new equipment
Coaches constantly being educated of teaching skills
Teaching proper fundamentals with the safest technique
Practice & video to develop players & the team
Develop a Strong Program & Tradition
Desire to win
State playoffs
Be a T-Bird forever
Promote a Family Atmosphere
Touchdown Club - Booster Club (Information at Bottom of Page)
pre-game dinners, game snacks & drinks, posters
Team Camp
Mom’s Clinic, Dads vs Son's game, Alumni Game, Cookouts
Fundraisers
Hunk Auctions, Battle of the Bigs Lineman Challenge, Touchdown Club Sponsorships, Card Sales
End of Season Banquet
Promote Family & Community Support
Promote Qualities that Players will use in Everyday Life
Character - Accountability - Leadership - Communication - Resilience - Time Management - Teamwork - Respect - Discipline Humility - Perseverance - Community Engagement
Provide a Program that is Positive & Rewarding for Players
Improved athletic performance
See progress/sense of accomplishment with hard work
Recognition from teammates, coaches, family, etc.
Change in body composition, improving confidence and self-esteem
Competitive experiences for multi-sport athletes
Enhanced resume for future opportunities
College Student-Athlete Eligibility Information at the bottom of the page
Four Wednesday Mornings from 6:45a - 7:45a in the North Gym
Dates: February 28th, March 6th, March 20th, & March 27th
Practice Equipment Checkout: Wednesday May 15th (Seniority & Red Dawns made determine order)
All players are expected to attend Red Dawns
SUMMER WEIGHTS - PRACTICE
Mondays - Thursdays - May 28th - July 18th
(Except Week 1 is Tuesday May 28th - Friday May 31st)
Strength & Conditioning - 6:15a - 7:30a
Practice - 7:30a - 8:30a
Strength & Conditioning - 8:30a - 10a
Each football related activity counts as an opportunity. The expectations are for each player to make 40+ opportunities, 50+ for a summer T-Shirt, & 70+ to receive pocket shorts & a varsity letter.
Game uniforms will be handed out based on seniority in the program (opportunities determine order within class).
There will be a summer contest with rewards for the team with the most opportunities.
NO FOOTBALL/WEIGHTS JULY 1ST - 7TH - KSHSAA MANDATRY MORATORIUM
Tuesday May 28th - Friday May 31st 3p - 6:30p
Tuesday May 28th - Seniors vs Alumni @ 5:45p
Wednesday May 29th - Moms/Aunts/Sisters/etc. Clinic @ 5:45p
Thursday May 30th - Dads/Uncles/Brothers/etc. Clinic @ 5:45p
Friday May 31st - Family Cookout @ 5p
Tuesday June 11th 7:30a vs Lawrence HS @ Shawnee Heights
Wednesday June 26th 9a vs Eudora HS & Olathe Northwest HS @ Eudora HS
Thursday July 18th 6:30p vs Holton @ Holton HS
Friday June 14th - Sunday June 16th
Warrensburg Missouri
Leave SHHS Friday @ 8a - Return to SHHS Sunday @ 2p
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP - Monday June 3rd - Thursday June 6th 10a - 11:30a
YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP - Monday June 10th - Thursday June 13th 10a - 11:30a
YOUTH SPEED & AGILITY CAMP - Monday July 8th - Thursday July 11th 10a - 11a
Monday August 5th - Thursday August 8th 7a - 8a
1st Week of School
Monday August 12th - 1st Day of School 9th Grade ONLY
OPEN WEIGHTS -
Monday August 12th @ 3pm
Tuesday August 13th - 1st Day of School 10th - 12th Grade
OPEN WEIGHTS - Tuesday August 13th @ 3pm
Wednesday August 14th - Friday August 16th
BOOT CAMP - @ 3p - 4p
EQUIPMENT CHECK OUT - @ 4p
1st Week of Practice
Monday August 19th: 2:50p - 6:15p HELMETS ONLY
Parent Meeting 6p HS Auditorium
Tuesday August 20th: 2:50p - 6:15p HELMETS ONLY
Wednesday August 21st: 2:50p - 6:15p HELMETS & SHOULDER PADS
Thursday August 22nd: 2:50p - 6:15p HELMETS & SHOULDER PADS
Friday August 23rd: 2:50p - 7p FULL PADS
Uniform Check Out & Team/Individual Pictures
Saturday August 24th: 8a - 11a FULL PADS TEAM SCRIMMAGE
2nd Week of Practice
Monday August 26th: 2:50p - 6:15p FULL PADS
Tuesday August 27th: 2:50p - 6:15p FULL PADS
Wednesday August 28th: 2:50p - 6:15p FULL PADS
Thursday August 29th: 2:50p - 6:15p HELMETS & SHOULDER PADS ONLY
Friday August 30th: 6p/7p BLUE & WHITE SCRIMMAGE
Senior Night - October 18th vs Lansing
Youth Football Night - TBD
* Acknowledging the Young Thunderbirds youth tackle football program
Homecoming - September 27th vs Leavenworth
Date | Time | Opponent | W/L | Score |
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Friday September 6th | 7p | Away @ Washburn Rural | L | 42-21 |
Friday September 13th | 7p | Away @ Topeka West (Hummer Sports Park) | W | 53-8 |
Friday September 20th | 7p | Home vs Basehor-Linwood | L | 42-35 |
Friday September 27th | 7p | Home vs Leavenworth | L | 34-27 |
Friday October 4th | 7p | Away @ De Soto | L | 69-57 |
Friday October 11th | 7p | Home vs Seaman | L | 59-34 |
Friday October 18th | 7p | Home vs Lansing | L | 31-21 |
Friday October 25th | 7p | Away @ Turner | W | 69-30 |
Friday November 1st | 7p | Away @ Spring Hill | L | 48-14 |
Friday November 8th | 7p | November 8th - Regionals | ||
Friday November 15th | 7p | November 15th - Sectionals | ||
Friday November 22nd | 7p | November 22nd - Sub-State | ||
Saturday November 29th @ Pittsburg State | 1p | November 29th - State |
Date | Time | Opponent | W/L | Score |
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Monday September 9th | *6:15p | Home vs Washburn Rural | L | 16-12 |
Monday September 16th | *6:15p | Home vs Topeka West | W | 44-2 |
Monday September 23rd | *6:15p | Away @ Basehor-Linwood | L | 35-8 |
Monday September 30th | *6:15p | Away @ Leavenworth | W | 28-22 |
Monday October 7th | *6:15p | Home vs De Soto | L | 36-20 |
Monday October 14th | *6:15p | Away @ Seaman | L | 26-20 |
Monday October 21st | *6:15p | Away @ Lansing | L | 24-16 |
Monday October 28th | *6:15p | Home vs Turner C Team Game | W | 35-20 |
*Time is determined by when the Freshman game ends*
*JV game usually starts shortly after the conclusion of the Freshman game*
Date | Time | Opponent | W/L | Score |
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Monday September 9th | 4:30p | Home vs Washburn Rural | L | 14-12 |
Monday September 16th | 4:30p | Away @ Spring Hill | L | 40-11 |
Monday September 23rd | 4:30p | Away @ Basehor-Linwood | L | 48-7 |
Monday September 30th | 4:30p | Away @ Leavenworth | L | 26-7 |
Monday October 7th | 4:30p | Home vs De Soto | L | 20-6 |
Monday October 14th | 4:30p | Away @ Seaman | L | 20-14 |
Monday October 21st | 4:30p | Away @ Lansing | L | 35-28 |
Monday October 28th | 4:30p | Home vs Turner C Team Game | W | 35-20 |
Leavenworth |
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/170034778@N03/albums/72177720320788053 - Flickr App Jon Hardesty |
Seaman |
https://www.flickr.com/photos/170034778@N03/albums/72177720321270592 - Flickr App Jon Hardesty |
Lansing |
https://www.flickr.com/photos/170034778@N03/albums/721777720321449846 - Flickr App Jon Hardesty |
8 Win Seasons | 7 Win Seasons | 6 Win Seasons |
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2023 - 1994 - 1973 | 2017 - 2014 - 1979 | 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2001 |
League Champions | Regional Champions | Sectional Champions |
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2017 - 1994 | 2023 | 2014 |
State Placer Team |
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2014 = 3rd |
1st Place - Blue Valley High School - 965 Points
2nd Place - Eudora High School - 890 Points
3rd Place - Blue Valley West High School - 856 Points
4th Place - Shawnee Heights High School - 815 Points
5th Place - Highland Park High School - 786 Points
6th Place - Topeka West High School - 733 Points
7th Place - Royal Valley High School - 732 Points
8th Place - Washburn Rural High School - 660 Points
Top 5 athlete individual scores per school are counted towards the total team score
Points will be given for each event and then the individual athlete will be given a total score for all the events completed. The athlete with the highest individual score will be awarded the individual Battle of the Bigs Lineman Challenge winner. For team results the top 5 athletes with the highest point totals on each team will count towards that teams overall score. If a team has less than 5 all athletes scores will count. Bench press reps will be the tie breaker as needed.
EVENTS | ||
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185 # Bench Press for Reps | Sled Push | Medicine Ball Throw |
Obstacle Course | Sled Pull | 40 Yard Dash Scoop & Score |
Pro-Agility | Pursuit | Tire Flip |
2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
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1st Place - Blue Valley High School - 1061 Points 2nd Place - Shawnee Heights High School - 975 Points 3rd Place - Ottawa High School - 933 Points 4th Place - Washburn Rural High School - 911 Points 5th Place - Topeka West High School - 814 Points 6th Place - Santa Fe Trail High School - 789 Points 7th Place - *Royal Valley High School - 386 Points * Only had 3 individual's points counted towards the final score | 1st Place - Blue Valley High School - 984 Points 2nd Place - Shawnee Heights High School - 956 Points 3rd Place - Basehor-Linwood High School - 932 Points 4th Place - Washburn Rural High School - 911 Points 5th Place - Royal Valley High School - 741 Points 6th Place - Topeka West High School - 461 Points | 1st Place - Blue Valley High School - 1014 Points 2nd Place - Shawnee Heights High School - 966 Points 3rd Place - Basehor-Linwood High School - 935 Points 4th Place - Washburn Rural High School - 855 Points 5th Place - Santa Fe Trail High School - 806 Points 6th Place - Royal Valley High School - 760 Points 7th Place - Lansing High School - 458 Points 8th Place - Topeka West High School - 450 Points |
2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
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Maxx Simms | Alex Dawkins | Zach Pombo | Levi Bittel |
Blue Valley HS | Shawnee Heights HS | Blue Valley HS | Blue Valley HS |
207 Points | 223 Points | 208 Points | 213 Points |
Program Philosophy
The Young Thunderbirds tackle football program focuses on the 3 F’s; Fundamentals, Fun, and Future for players grades 1st-6th. The program and the coaches focus on teaching the correct fundamentals to the youth so that they are better prepared for future athletics. Coaches will expect a lot out of players but in return players will grow athletically, learn character, and develop team work. Once the players grasp the fundamentals the program focuses on fun. Youth sports are a time for athletes to develop and learn more about life than what is on the scoreboard or the end of the year record of wins and losses. We do not allow college or professional recruiters at practice or games so the players do not need to perform at an elite level. If a player does not have fun then they will not want to continue the game and the focus is to have our players eager to play each season. The future is bright. If the program teaches fundamentals and fun then the future comes next. The goal of the program is to develop young athletes with great character and continue to play the sport.
Coaching Philosophy
All coaches need to be USA football certified to be on the field during tackle practice, even if it is just holding bags. We work together as a whole and good competition brings out the best in players but bad sportsmanship (against our own teams or opponents) will not be tolerated. Football is the ultimate team sport so team cohesiveness is a must. A team must bond and recognize each player has a role and each role is vital. We are a team so we look like a team (game day uniforms match, including socks). Coaches need to expect their players to make practices and if a player is going to miss they need to get the coach that information (taking attendance is highly recommended). Coaches will explain to parents the 24 hour rule before the season starts and remind them often throughout the season. This 24 hour rule means that discussions about a game, coaching, or an instance where emotions are high or an individual is upset, the issue is not discussed until 24 hours have passed. This is to allow all parties involved to emotionally level out, regain the ability to think critically, and have the ability to have a rational conversation, this includes message threads and virtual communication.
Parent Expectations
Parent are expected to support the coaches and the program. Parents are not to yell at any player, coach, other fans in attendance during practice or games. Parents are expected to support the coaches decisions and not undermine the coaching, positions, or philosophies at practice or games, or at home. Parents are expected to communicate with coaches if a player will not be at practice or a game. Parents are expected to get their player(s) to events on time. Parents are expected to set a good example for all the players.
Player Expectations
Players are expected to be at all events and to give 100% effort and focus. Players are expected to be great teammates and support all players and teams in the program. Players are expected to be on time to all events. Players are expected to listen and focus during events. Players are to be respectful during all events. Players are expected to learn the game so that they can play their positions correctly and take ownership of the role they have within the team. Players are expected to learn the fundamentals of the game. Players are expected to be team players and not individuals; including but not limited to, game uniform, game socks, no special game apparel (pink for breast cancer). If the program decides to do something unique all will be included and it will be for a purpose.
For more Information on the program contact us at:
https://www.facebook.com/youngthunderbirds
What is the TOUCHDOWN CLUB (TDC)?
We are non-profit organization comprised of dedicated parents and community members that support SHHS football. Our organization is here to assist the players to grow with the program allowing them to have the best experience possible. By joining TDC, it is an opportunity to get involved and show your support for a group of young adults who have come together through hard work.
Where Do the Fees Go?
TDC uses these funds to purchase football equipment and accessories for the players. We have purchased equipment bags, sled pads, an end zone camera and an extended Hudl package (football statics website). Other items on the programs wish list are towers for the cameras, the ability to purchase better equipment and even possibly add another coach. These are only possible with the support of our family, friends, and our community. Please consider becoming a member.
Stay In Touch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThunderbirdTouchdownClub
Email: ShawneeHeightsTDC@gmail.com
How Can You Help Our Team?
• Join the Touchdown Club
• Volunteer to help with Thursday night dinners, meals and hydration, fundraising events.
• Attend Touchdown Club meetings.
• Volunteer at a football events or before/after games.
• Serve and/or Donate beverages/snacks at away games, donate cases of water and Gatorade, bring to each game.
• Plan team meals. Help serve and/or contribute to team meals.
• Purchase Touchdown Club spirit wear/items.
Shawnee Heights High School football program encourages the spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork, and honesty so that our young men & women become can become better citizens in our community.
See you at the game! GO THUNDERBIRDS!
All are invited to attend TDC meetings that take place at various local establishments. Watch SHHS Touchdown Club Facebook page for the next meeting date and location, typically held once a month. If you prefer to be contacted for upcoming meetings in another way reach out to one of the TD Club officers listed below. We look forward to seeing you and Go T-Birds!
Thunderbird Touchdown Club (TDC) is reaches out annual to our neighbor family, friends, local companies, and community leaders for sponsorship. Some of the annual events that are available for sponsorship are: Battle of the Bigs, Red Dawn, Grid Iron Auction, and season support.
Due to the continual reduction of education funding, the needs grow every year. Your donation allows the TDC to help with the team's needs which includes things such as: hydration, summer camps, uniform needs, equipment, camera, website, away meals, post season needs and other unforeseen expenses.
Consider becoming a sponsor and help us make Shawnee Heights High School Football a better experience for our players!
POSITION | OFFICER | |
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President | Brianna Brown | brownbrirn25@yahjoo.com |
Vice President | Shannon Eastman | shannone@butlerlaw.com |
Treasurer | Megan Skaggs | meganskaggs@sbcglobal.net |
Secretary | Heidi Kutscher | heidi.kutscher@yahoo.com |
Social Media | Brenna Scott | brereece@yahoo.com |
Freshman Class Reps | Megan Niedfeldt | megs.niedfeldt@gmail.com |
Kelley Lincoln | klincoln4476@gmail.com | |
Sophomore Class Reps | Wendy Owens | buzymamaof6@gmail.com |
Nicole Daniels | danielsn@usd450.net | |
Junior Class Rep | Melody |