It is the mission of the Wildcat Football program to transform boys into great men.  It is our goal to develop the tools necessary to be positive members of society.  It will be through football that we develop toughness (physical/mental), determination, attitude, strong character, integrity and the ability to trust. We will develop a TEAM attitude where every player knows they are no less or no more important than any other teammate.  We will develop leadership skills that transfer from the field to everyday lives.  We will set the bar very high in order to achieve greatness.  Our number one goal is that our players graduate from high school.  Academics will be the focus year round to ensure success in the classroom and in the future

Attached is the Powerpoint from Coach Benson that was reviewed in the WX Football Parent meeting.  This document includes information and expectations for the 2022 football season.

• May 31 – July 1st Monday through Thursday—Lifting: 7 am to 12 noon (3 groups)
• June 29^th – July 5th–State wide moratorium (no practice/no lifting)
• July 6th –July 9th –Wildcat Conditioning Camp: 7 am to 11 am
• July 11^th –July 15th –Wildcat Padded Football Camp: 6 am to 3 pm @Woods Cross
• July 18^th – 22^nd—Lift and Skill Development 7am to Noon
• July 25^th –July 29th—Tryouts begin, Skill Development, Heat Acclimation
• August 1st –August 5th: 2 a Days: 7 am to 1:30, Aug 3rd Varsity scrimmage 7 PM, Aug 5th Soph/JV scrimmage.
• August 8^th-11^th –Endowment Game Week, afternoon practices. 3 pm, 7 am Spec Team Practice
• August 12^th –Endowment Week, Game vs. West Jordan-no Sophomore/JV game
• September 5th : Labor Day. We will practice at 3 pm.

Day                             Date                           Opponent                              Time

 

Friday                         August 12                   WEST JORDAN                   7:00 pm

 

Thursday                   August 18                   @ Kearns                               7:00 pm

Friday                         August 26                   BRIGHTON                          7:00pm

 

Friday                         September 2              LOGAN                                 7:00 pm

 

Friday                        September 9              *@Bountiful                          7:00 pm

 

Friday                        September 16             *@ Northridge                      7:00 pm

 

Friday                         September 23             *BONNEVILLE                   7:00 pm

 

Friday                         September 30             *@ Box Elder                         7:00 pm                                             

Friday                         October 7                   *VIEWMONT                      7:00 pm

 

Wednesday                October 12                 SPANISH FORK                  7:00 pm         

 

PLAY OFFS

October 20/21 1st round @ Home School

October 27/28 2^nd round @ Home School

November 3/4  Quarter-Finals @ Home School

November 10/11 Semi-Finals @ U of U

November 17/18 Finals @ U of U

 

*Region Games

Home Games in all caps

Sophomores play the day before same site as Varsity, JV is opposite site. 

Day                             Date                           Opponent                              Time

Thursday                   August 18                   KEARNS                               3:30 pm

Thursday                   August 25                   @Brighton                             3:30 pm

Thursday                   September 1              @Logan                                 3:30 pm

Thursday                   September 8              *BOUNTIFUL                      3:30 pm

Thursday                   September 15             *NORTHRIDGE                  3:30 pm

Thursday                   September 22             *@Bonneville                         3:30  pm

Thursday                   September 29             *BOX ELDER                       3:30 pm                                             

Thursday                   October 6                   *@Viewmont                         3:30 pm

Tuesday                      October 11                 @Spanish Fork                     3:30 pm         

 

*Region Games

Home Games in all caps

Day                             Date                           Opponent                              Time

Thursday                   August 18                   KEARNS                               3:30 pm

Thursday                   August 25                   BRIGHTON                          3:30 pm

Thursday                   September 1              @Logan                                 6:00 pm

Thursday                   September 8              *@Bountiful                          3:30 pm

Thursday                   September 15             *@North Ridge                     3:30 pm

Thursday                   September 22             *BONNEVILLE                   3:30  pm

Thursday                   September 29             *@Box Elder                         3:30 pm                                             

Thursday                   October 6                   *VIEWMONT                      3:30 pm

 Tuesday                      October 11                 @ Spanish Fork                    6:00 pm         

*Region Games

Home Games in all caps

1. Players will attend all of their classes and sit in the front two rows of all of their classes. Coaches will be checking.  If teachers allow.
2. No headphones in class. No texting in class.  Be active in class and take notes.
3. Players that have D’s or F’s will be required to attend study hall.
4. If a player misses a class, there will be consequences.
5. No earrings, jewelry or hats are to be worn to meetings or anything associated with football.
6. No drinking. No drugs.  No stealing.  Treat women with respect.
7. We will become a true TEAM and learn to impose accountability upon each other. Cliques are over.
8. Our expectation is to be the best WOODS CROSS team ever.
9. Players will learn that they would rather practice than milk a minor injury.

• The focus is on graduating and being successful. Anything extraneous to that is a distraction and will be stamped out or removed.
• There will be leadership training. Leaders will SEPARATE themselves.
• Do not do anything to embarrass yourself, your family or the team.
• The time for talk is over, make a commitment or move on. I would rather do things than talk about things. We just talked.  Now it is time to do.

 

The Mission of the Woods Cross Strength and Conditioning program is to promote growth and development (Physically/Mentally), to teach proper technique, offer sound nutritional feedback and ensure durability and injury prevention.  It is the objective of the S & C program to provide the Woods Cross Football program, and its athletes a comprehensive plan to achieve all strength and conditioning goals.  We will provide our student athletes with the means to train with intensity, commitment, desire, discipline and dedication while maintaining teamwork throughout.

Player Expectations

In order for us to be successful, players should expect the following from themselves and their teammates. 

Offseason

• Be Accountable. Be Honest.
• Follow guidelines of Player Code of Conduct
• No Failing grades (this includes D’s)
• Attend all classes
• No Drug or Alcohol use
• Respect for Authority (Parents, Coaches, Teachers, Administration, etc.)
• Respect for Women (Always)
• Complete five days of lifting per week
• Attend Position Group workouts
• Play a winter/spring sport (Wrestling, Basketball, Baseball, Track, etc.)
• Participate in fundraisers
• Participate in summer workouts
• Always work HARD! ( you will get out of next season what you put into this offseason)

In-Season

• Be Accountable. Be Honest.
• Follow guidelines of Player Code of Conduct
• No Failing grades (this includes D’s)
• Attend all classes
• No Drug or Alcohol use
• Attend all practices, film sessions, team meetings, etc.
• Be on time to all practices, meetings, film, etc.
• Be a good teammate!
• Don’t do anything to embarrass yourself, your family, or your team.

Parent Expectations

• Be committed to the whole program. Do not openly criticize coaches or other players.
• Be realistic about your athlete’s abilities. If we have 50 players on the roster, then there’s a best player and 50^th best player and we are equally committed to each and every one.  We will make your athlete a better player and a better person.
• Help your athlete reach all above expectations (giving rides to practice, study hall, scheduling vacations around practices, stay on top of grades, etc.) But you cannot help them once they step on the field.  It is up to our coaching staff to make them a better player.  You cannot do it for them.
• As a staff we have an open door policy, but we do not want parents trying to fight their athlete’s battles. Players should come to position coaches first to express concerns.  Making sure your voice is heard is an important part of growing up.  Don’t make excuses for them either.  It is not your fault if they are late.  If there late they are late. 
• As coaches we will not meet with parents unless their player is present as well.
• Coaches will not discuss other athletes in the program. Do not ask.
• Do not coach your athlete at home, leave that to the coaches. Parents may know the game, but we are very specific on technique.  We know what we want.
• Football is a violent sport, which will cause your athlete to be sore and tired. There is a difference between normal bumps and bruises and injuries.  When injuries happen, position coaches need to be told and the training staff needs to be notified.