Red Raider Soccer

2008-2009

Handbook

The Tradition

The Coaches

Head Coach-Rich Brands (rich.brands@tylerisd.org)

Coach Brands is beginning his 25^th year as a head coach and his 23^rd as the Raider's head coach.  In his 22 years with the Raider's, 13 teams have been district champions, and the 1990 and 1994 teams finished as State Runner-ups.  A former professional player, Coach Brands holds a U.S.S.F. "A" coaching license and a N.S.C.A.A. "Advanced National Diploma".  Coach Brands has been married to his wife, Cathy, the Raider's greatest fan, for 13 years.

Assistant Coach- Marty Germany (marty.germany@tylerisd.org)

Coach Germany spent two seasons as the assistant soccer coach at Kilgore High School before coming to Robert E. Lee in 1998. As the Kilgore JV coach, he won district titles and was named 26AAAA Assistant Coach of the Year. This will be his 11^th year at Lee winning 5 JV district titles in that time.  Coach Germany played at Chapel Hill H.S. and Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi.  Coach Germany holds a National "D" coaching license.  He and his wife of 20 years, Debbie, have 4 wonderful children-Jake(REL ’07), Johna, Allison, and Zackarie.

Office number 903-262-2665

Coaching Philosophy

Our goal is to provide students the opportunity to grow as young men, be successful students, and reach their academic and soccer potential.

The coaching staff makes every effort to model appropriate behavior and expects our players to behave like responsible young men.  Academic success is a must!  Students must pass to play.  There will be a study hall each day during the soccer class and students are required to use that time to improve their academics.

Our soccer program strives to teach players the basic fundamentals, team strategies, and the laws of the game that are necessary to participate at the high school level.  The soccer program at REL has been very successful since it began in 1983.  We will continue our efforts to field successful, organized, and disciplined teams.

Program Rules

Be Here!  Personally notify one of the coaches if you know you have to miss a practice or game. Office number

903-262-2665.

Be on time! This means to the locker room, field, and to trip departures.  To be on time means be early!

Be Prepared! Appropriate shirt, shorts, socks, and shoes (cleats, indoor, or running shoes) are required every day.

Respect People and Property! Take care of your property.  Help your teammates.  Lock valuables in your locker.

Maintain Satisfactory Grades!

Look and Behave Appropriately!  At school or anytime that you are representing Robert E. Lee Soccer.

No Drug Use! Tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drug use may mean dismissal from the program.

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Consequences are determined by TISD policy or by the discretion of the coaching staff.

General Guidelines

 Players must adhere to soccer program rules as well as U.I.L., TISD and Robert E. Lee regulations.

We attempt to place players on teams and position them in a way to maximize their playing time as well as to make them successful.

Tryouts begin the first day of school.  Players are constantly evaluated and rosters are selected prior to the start of the season.  Rosters are subject to change throughout the season.

Playing time is earned not only by ability, but by practice effort and attitude.  It is not earned by classification, personality, or parental influence.

We value every person in the program, but no individual is more important than the team.

Your actions in the class room as well as on the soccer field reflect on the entire program.

Parent philosophies, beliefs and comments are respected but not solicited.

Inappropriate parent/fan behavior can result in consequences for both the person involved and the soccer program.

Hazing will not be condoned or tolerated.

Cell phones must be turned off during games.

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Tentative U.I.L. Soccer Calendar

       Dec. 1                  First day of after-school practice

       Jan. 2                  First day for scrimmages

       Jan. 8                  First day for games

       Mar. 21                District Certification

       Mar. 23-24           Bi-district Playoffs

       Mar. 26-28           Area Playoffs

       Mar. 30-31           Regional Quarterfinals

       Apr. 3-4               Regional Tournament

       Apr. 9-11             State Tournament
 

2009 Red Raider Soccer Schedule

·         * denotes scrimmages

·         Bold denotes district games

Driving Directions

Waco Midway-Take Highway 31 west through Corsicana and to I-35.  Take the Moody/Hewitt exit (Sun Valley Dr.).  Heading west Sun Valley connects to Hewitt Drive. Take a right onto Hewitt Drive.  Right on Panther Way.  Parking lot and fields will be on the left.

Whitehouse-Take Highway 110 south into Whitehouse.  Turn right on Main Street (FM 346).  Take a right on Bain Place.  This takes you straight into the parking lot.

Chapel Hill-Take Highway 64 east to Chapel Hill. The school and fields will be on the right.

Longview High Tournament-Take Highway 31 east to Longview.  Follow Highway 31 east as it changes to McCann Road.  Go over Loop 281 and turn right onto Hawkins Parkway.  School and turf stadium will be on the right and grass field will be on the left.

Pinetree Tournament- Take Highway 31 east to Longview.  Take Loop 281 to the west to Pinetree Road.  Take a left on Pinetree Road.  Take a left onto Birch Drive.  Stadium will be on the right.

Lufkin-Take Highway 69 south to Lufkin.  Continue on 69-S which is also loop 287.  Exit on Lufkin Ave. then left onto Lufkin Ave. School will be on the right.  Soccer field is behind the football stadium.

Mesquite (Hanby Stadium)-Take Highway 69 north to Interstate 20 west.  Exit Highway 80 west.  Exit Beltline.  Take a left onto Beltline (Main).  Turn left onto Davis.  Stadium will be on the right.

Mesquite (Memorial Stdium)-Take Highway 69 north to Interstate 20 west. Exit Highway 80 west. Exit 635 south and stay on service road.  Turn right on Military Parkway.   Stay in left lane and merge onto Scyene Road.  Stadium will be on the left.

Mesquite (Berry M.S.)- Take Highway 69 north to Interstate 20 west.  Stay on I-20, do not take Hwy. 80.  Exit Lawson Road and turn right.  Turn left on Cartwright.  Go past Mesquite Horn H.S. and turn right on Bear Drive.  Berry M.S. will be straight ahead and the stadium will be to the right of the school.

Desoto- Take Highway 69 north to Interstate 20 west.  Stay on I-20, do not take Hwy. 80.  Exit Hampton and take a left (south).  Take a left onto Lion Street.  Follow Lion which makes a left hand turn.  Stadium will be on the right.

Join the Robert E. Lee Kickers Club!

 The Robert E. Lee Kickers Club promotes and supports the girls and boys soccer programs.  Membership is open to families and friends.  Dues are $20 per family and go towards scholarships for a graduating girl and boy soccer player as well as purchasing items that are needed for the soccer programs. 

To join, please complete the form at the back of this handbook and return with dues to:

REL Kickers Club

c/o Louise Arnold

18427 CR 138

Flint, TX 75762

If you have questions or need more information call Mrs. Arnold at 903-894-7171

For scholarship consideration, families of senior soccer players must be active and paid members of the Kickers Club by January 1^st of the athlete’s senior year.
 

Robert E. Lee Kickers Club Form

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Parent/Guardian Name(s)

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Email Address

Athlete’s Name(s):

__________________________________ Grade: _____

__________________________________ Grade: _____

__________________________________ Grade: _____

Relationship if other than parent: ______________________

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Return completed form and $20 dues check to:

REL Kickers Club

c/oLouise Arnold

18427 CR 138

Tyler, TX 75762
 

Acknowledgement Form

Complete this page and return to the coaches.

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Players Name (please print)

I have received, read, and reviewed a copy of the Robert E. Lee High School Boys Soccer Program Handbook for 2008-2009.

I understand that the handbook contains information, expectations, and players’ behavioral guidelines.  And I also understand that all players will be held accountable for their conduct and behavior and are subject to the disciplinary consequences outlined in the handbook.

Parent Signature                                                                Date

Player Signature                                                                Date