What to Expect | McClintock Football

What to Expect for McClintock High School Football located in Tempe, AZ.

Players and Parents: What to Expect

Communication will be in a variety of places:

Arizona Interscholastic Association AIA Eligibility Rules

Participation Fees: $50

Assistance options and payment plans can be created wtih the school administration.
Students who qualify for Free & Reduced Lunch are eligible for an adjusted participation fee.
- Free Lunch qualifiers will be assessed $25 with a cap of $100 per family.
- Reduced Lunch qualifiers will be assessed $37.50 with a family cap of $150 per family.
Aktivate (Register My Athlete) - Participation fee payment will not be required to be cleared for tryouts but will need to be paid before the first game of the season.
The participation fee will be tax credit eligible and can be used towards your Arizona Extracurricular Tax Credit donation.

Annual Sports Physicials are required. TUHSD partners with local providers by scheduling free physical events pre-season.

IMPACT Testing is required for all football players

In addition to Sports Physicals, IMPACT Testing is required for High-Risk Athletes. The sports that require IMPACT testing are Football, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Diving, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, and Pole-vaulting. IMPACT testing is a computerized neurocognitive baseline test for concussion/head injuries. Every high-risk athlete is required to have a valid baseline test on file prior to try-out every school year.
The Sports Medicine staff will review all tests to determine validity. If invalid, student-athletes will be required to do a retest prior to the beginning of try-outs. This test provides baseline data to the Certified Athletic Trainers and Team Physicians to refer to if a concussion is sustained during the season, think of it as a physical for the brain. Check with your school's athletic office for dates and times of testing.

Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic Trainers are part of the team; they assist with injuries, communication, and keep both families and coaches updated.

In-Season Training

Early AM Practices, Monday-Saturday
After-school Lift and Meetings
- Sample Pre-Season & In-Season Schedules:

Jersey Night
- Family Event where each player receives their game jersey and family photos with their player.
Fundraising
- All Players are expected to assist with fundraising efforts. Typically, a 1-2 week timeframe at the start of the season.
Pre-Season Scrimmage
- Inter-squad Scrimmage
- Inter-City Scrimmage
Faith over Fear Bonding Event for all players
Weekly Grade Monitoring
- No Pass, No Play Policy
  - Tutoring is required for all players that have less than a C in any course
  - Players with a D will not start and will sit at least the first quarter
  - Players with an F will not dress nor play
Purchase Game Tickets - Single Games or Athletic Pass - Digital Purchase Only
- Single Tickets: Adults $8.00, Student $6.00
- Annual All Season Athletic Pass
  - $50 Student, $59.75 Single Adult, $170 Family Pass
Game Day Expectations
- Good sportsmanship-all day, every day.
  - JV-B is expected to support Varsity
  - Varsity is expected to support JV-B
  - Exceptional sportsmanship is expected by every player, to every player, regardless of team or school
Game Day Attire-
- Varies; may require white shirt and red tie, or players may be provided a team game day dress item.
Team Meals
- Volunteers needed each game day; see volunteer tab
Travel
- All players must ride the bus to and from away games. Plan to pick up your player at MHS.
Clear bag policy enforced
Security Screening
- All attendees will be screened upon entering the stadium
No outside food or drink allowed
No re-entry allowed
Backpacks and hydroflasks are not allowed
Stadium Cushions are allowed, subject to security screening
Game Results
- Visit MaxPreps

Off-Season Training-Watch for details

Spring Training
Summer Camp