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

Monday August 18th 1st Day of Practice 2:50p-6:15p Helmets Only

Tuesday August 19th Practice 2:50p-6:15p Helmets Only

Wednesday August 20th Practice 2:50p-6:15p Helmets & Shoulder Pads Only

Thursday August 21st Practice 2:50p-6:15p Helmets & Shoulder Pads Only

Friday August 22nd Practice 2:50p-7p Full Pads *Uniform Check Out & Team/Individual Pictures

Saturday August 23rd Scrimmage 9a

Monday August 25th Practice 2:50p-6:15p Full Pads

Tuesday August 26th Practice 2:50p-6:15p Full Pads

Wednesday August 27th Practice 2:50p-6:15p Full Pads

Thursday August 28th Practice 2:50p-6:15p Helmet & Shoulder Pads 9th Grade Scrimmage 5p

Friday August 29th Jamboree @ 6p

Parent Meeting - Thursday August 14th @ 5:30pm Auditorium

Saturday Scrimmage - Saturday August 23rd @ 9am

9th Grade Scrimmage - Thursday August 28th @ 5pm

Jambooree - Friday August 29th @ 6pm Host: Shawnee Heights vs Atchison HS & Hayden HS

Homecoming - October 3rd VS De Soto HS

Senior Night - October 24th VS Turner HS

Youth Football Night - TBD

* Acknowledging the Young Thunderbirds youth tackle football program

1st Place - Blue Valley HS - 1015 Points

2nd Place - Washburn Rural HS - 991 Points

3rd Place - Shawnee Heights HS - 987 Points

4th Place - Eudora HS - 987 Points

5th Place - Topeka West HS - 704 Points

6th Place - Highland Park HS (Only 2 Participants) 322 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.

For more Information on the program contact us at:

www.youngthunderbirds.com

youngthunderbirds@yahoo.com

https://www.facebook.com/youngthunderbirds

Touchdown Club Mission Statement:

Shawnee Heights Touchdown Club (TDC) is a parent organization that strives to support the Shawnee Heights football team. We provide hydration, game day meals, equipment, as well as, activities for the players and coaches. Our goal is to promote team spirit and encourage fan participation.

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!