SUMMIT SKYHAWK FOOTBALL
15551 Summit Ave.         Fontana, California.  92336         (909)357-5950
Tony Barile - Head Varsity Football Coach and Alton Washington Head Freshman Coach

Dear Prospective Football Players and Parents,
            I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Tony Barile, I am the Head Varsity Football Coach at Summit High School.  As the Head Coach I feel it is my responsibility to instill a solid foundation of tradition, pride, discipline, and academic excellence within the football program at Summit HS.
            This being the Third year of Summit’s existence, I think it is important that we have excellent communication about our goals for the program and the expectations that are vital to achieving those goals. This program needs to start moving in the right direction immediately in order to achieve our ultimate football goal of winning a CIF championship while competing at the highest level.  That is our on the field goal, but my personal goal for this program is to HELP prepare each athlete to be the best person they can be in every aspect of life.  The lessons your student athlete will learn in football will impact him positively for the rest of his life.  In order for our team to achieve these goals, we need strong JV & Freshman programs as well as having a powerful Varsity program.
            We begin this process during our summer long football program, which will be comprised of football techniques, weight training, and physical conditioning in order to properly prepare your athlete for the season.   Early in the summer we will hold a weight lifting clinic.  This clinic will provide the freshman with the needed basics on proper lifting technique and safety involved with strength and conditioning.  Each athlete planning on participating in football during the season is expected to commit to the summer program.  Camp will run from Monday, June 16th to Thursday, July 10th.  Practices are from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday with passing tournaments on some Saturdays.  There will be an important informational meeting for the players on Thursday June 12th.  There will be a parent meeting, which will go over all of the necessary information, during the first couple weeks of summer.

Questions and Answers

Is my son too young for weight training?  As a parent there are numerous concerns regarding the health and safety of your athlete.  One of the most common misconceptions is that weight training is going to harm your child.  Let me assure you that the only thing weight lifting will do is help your child get into better shape, both physically and mentally.  In no way will weight lifting stunt the athlete’s growth or make them become too muscle bound.
 
Will weight lifting hurt my son in other sports by slowing his swing or ruining his shot, etc.?    No.  Athletes in ALL sports at all levels have been lifting weights to make themselves more competitive for years. It is important that athletes continue to swing or practice their shots during the off-season to help improve those skills.

Vacations:   We are mandated by CIF to have a “dead period” where we cannot practice football.  This will be July 14th to August 3rd.  During that time we will lift and run only.  If possible, would you schedule any vacation you must take during that time?  I ask that if you are to take a vacation that it is limited to five weekdays.  I will need a note signed by a parent, letting me know you will be gone and for how long.  Please keep the time away from the team to a minimum because you must be here to play.  Vacations need to be over for the first day of fall practice, which is August 4th.

If my kid is small, slow, or overweight, can they still play football?   Yes, yes, yes!  One of the biggest misconceptions about football is that there is a perfect body type.  What you need to play football is PRIDE, HEART, DETERMINATION, and A STRONG WORK ETHIC.  With these attributes you can overcome most any obstacle.  Football should not be looked upon as a sport for only the great athlete.  It should be seen as a sport that will help get your child in great physical shape, teach him about sacrifice, respect, teamwork, discipline, and many other important life lessons.