BRIAR WOODS FOOTBALL

FROM SCRATCH TO STATE CHAMPS

 Defense Wins Championships
Overall Record: 133-35 Win%: 79%
Total Defense PPG: 12.3

Head Coach
Park View 2000-2004
• 44-12
Briar Woods 2005-2013
• 89-23
Accomplishments
– 3x State Championships - ‘10, ’11, ‘12
– 2x State Runner ups- ’00, ‘13
– 5x Regional Championships -’00,‘10 ,’11, ’12, ‘13
– 1x Regional Runner up – ‘01
– 9x Regional Playoffs - ’00, ’01, ’02, ’07, ’08, ‘10 ,’11, ’12, ‘13
– 7x District Championships - ’00, ’01, ’02, ’10, ’11, ’12, ‘13

Defense PPG 2010-2013 9.3 = Four Straight State Finals(3-1)

 As A Head Coach: Your Checklist

• Grinder: Preparation and Practice is Key. Talent can

be beaten if Talent doesn’t work hard. Take care of
little things. These build to your Program Big Picture.
• Motivator and Be Enthusiastic
• Leader and Develop Leaders
• Multiple on Offense
• Gap Sound, Pressuring Defense
• Special Teams: Hidden Yardage and Points
 New Program
• Belief System: Philosophy and Mission
Statement/Motivational Scout Cover Sheet(Incorporate Life
Lessons)
• Excellent Administration support: Principal and Athletic
Director
• Assistant Coaches: Loyal and Fundamentally Sound
• Potential Talent Pool: Ashburn Growth Area/Select
Team(Best 8th Graders)
• Schedule:
1st Year Freshmen/JV 2nd Year Independent Varsity
3rd Year Full District Varsity, JV, and Freshman
• Parent, Community, and School Support: Involve parents
to a point. Involve the band, cheer, teachers, and student
body. Establish traditions that symbolize what your
program is all about.
 Coaching Tree
Experience is the Great Educator
• Charles and Nell Pierce: My Parents taught me about hard work and caring for people.
Also the value of doing the job the right way. My dad was an educator and Head Coach.
• Dean East: Head Coach Washington & Lee (Montross, Va) my high school coach. First time
scouting reports and film study. He became head coach at Fauquier High and hired me out of
college. Coached varsity offensive line and linebackers. Allowed me develop my own style as
assistant coach.
• Walter Barr: Head Coach Shepherd College(University) My college coach. He was very
demanding, but fair. He compared football to life and was Master Motivator
(Coaching Tree: Mark McHale/Larry Slade/John Bowers/Mike Groves)

• John Chmara: Head Coach at Fauquier, Introduced me to Unbalanced offense and a different
type of coaching (Coaching Tree: Granville Zopp/Roger Pierce/Ben Stutler/Tom Ferrell/Joe
Trabucco/Mike Potts/Tommy Buzzo)

• Jim Heacock: Head Coach Illinois State University , Introduce me to college style of preparation
and practice. Introduced to Zone Blocking
(Coaching Tree: Urban Meyer/John Bowers/Charley Mohnar)

• Vince Ahearn: Head Coach Frederick High, Introduce me to no huddle offense and continued
zone blocking. Also the inside workings of budgets and camps.

• Pat McManus: Head Coach Loudoun County, allowed me to develop practice plans for defense
and was defense coordinator, became knowledgeable about Wing T offense. Went against Park
View and Single Wing. (Coaching Tree: Steve Schlutz/Ken Belchik)
Walter Barr With Vince
Lombardi
 Develop a Philosophy and
Believe in it.
Transformational Leadership
I believe that a successful football program is based on commitment to
organization, preparation, teaching, leading and winning. Good planning of a
football program requires administrators, teachers, coaches and student athletes
to work together zealously, comfortably, cooperatively and effectively. A football
program should have a structured plan in developing each individual. This plan
should prepare the individual for his life as much as possible. The plan should
help an individual academically, athletically and mentally.

As head coach of a program, I feel that the plan can be met by leading with self-
discipline, responsibility and teamwork. Also, the program will allow leaders to
come forward and showcase their abilities which will undoubtedly help them in
the future long after high school.

Finally, being a great head coach requires one to be a great teacher and
motivator. Coaching is nothing more than teaching. They are synonymous. In
teaching there are objectives, strategies, skills and evaluation. It is the same for
coaching. The ingredient that separates excellent teachers and coaches from the
average is motivation combined with enthusiasm. Those are intangibles that not
all are blessed with. I feel that I have infinite energy for both.
 Briar Woods Football Program
Mission Statement

• Relentless Pursuit to the Potomac District

Championship, Regional Championship and
State Championship.
• Provide Student-Athlete Every Opportunity to
be Successful.
• Service to the Student-Athlete.
• Contribution and Responsibility to Our
Community.
• Be a Valuable Component to Briar Woods.
 Briar Woods Football
October 21, 2013
(Scout Cover Sheet)

Falcon Pride and Respect

Our pride comes from doing hard work and taking care of the little things.
Our respect comes from our success and continued success.

Is Your Will Going To Match Your Skill?

Football is a simple game. It is essentially three parts: 1. Know your assignment. 2. Block the best you can all
the time. 3. Be the best tackler at your defensive position.
Everything else will fall into place.

Destiny is not a matter of chance…

It’s a matter of choice!
Briar Woods
vs
freedom
 Briar Woods Football
Assistant Coach Guidelines
The following are guidelines that are expected from assistant coaches at Briar Woods.
• Be loyal to the program. This includes the head coach and the other assistants. Look out for each other. Lets talk as a staff to solve
any program conflicts. It is expected of you to make my job easier not more difficult.

• In order to have respect you need to have respectability first. That comes from being dependable and true to your word. It comes
from being fair. Be positive as much as possible. When being critical, critique the football action, not the person. Keep player
comments about a player to that individual or coach only and not to other players. Always seek out that player you were critical of
and settle issues before leaving field.

• Be a leader, not their buddy. It is ok to motivate and be enthusiastic on their level but make sure they know where the line of coach
and player.

• Have class. It starts with your actions. They speak louder than your words. Be a good communicator.

• Be aware of confiding in parents about program and personnel issues. This includes and up to social networking.

• Keep the head coach apprised of what is going on with your position players throughout the season. If needed, keep records of any
progress, problems, attendance, and any parent conferences. Any final decisions on personnel such as dismissals and cuts are through
the head coach and athletic director.

• Be fundamentally sound. Know your material (fundamentals), be organized, teach in a sequence, be through, and work on your most
important fundamentals everyday (1st things first).

• We will use a two back offense either under center or gun. We will use motions to gain advantages in the rush and the pass. We will
utilize TEs in both run and pass. We will also use the unbalanced line and single wing concepts in short yardage, goal line, and as a
changeup.
• We will use an attacking 3-4 defense that will employ pressures and blitzes. We will keep the opponents offense off balance with
weekly adjustments.
• Special Teams will be an integral part of our team and will be practiced daily,
• Assist the head coach in administrative duties such as scouting, inventory, supervision, fundraisers.
• The objective of the freshmen and junior varsity is to be prepared for varsity.

Lets have fun and continue to enjoy our time together.

 Briar Woods
Coaching Staff
Jared Develli-Offensive Coordinator/QBs/SpTeams
Joey Babick-Head JV/Inside Linebacker/RBs
Travis Huff-Defensive Line/SpTeams
Austin DeMoss-Off/Def Line/JV Assistant
Steve Schultze- Wide Receivers/DBs/Scouts Def
Brad Waller-WR/DBs/JV Assistant
Mike Groves-Head Freshman/AYFL President
Tom Slack-Assistant Freshman Coach
Matt Brown-Assistant Freshman Coach
 Briar Woods Football
Program
Off-Season
• Weight Lifting
• Academics
• Coaching Clinics
• Speed/Conditioning
• College Recruitment (100-2013)
• Spring Practices
• Mulch Fundraiser
• 7 on 7 Camps
Ravens/Stone Bridge
• Team Camp
• Summer Practices
• Senior/Leaders Goal Setting
Meeting
• Parent Meeting
Season
• Summer Camp-2/Day
• Captain’s Letter and Vote
• Fundraisers-AYFL ,Two Way Letter,
Schedule Card
• Scrimmages
• Labor Day Practice
• Practice-Regular Season
• In Season Strength
• Playoffs
• Academics
• Community Service
• Banquet December
 Falcon Football Rules
In order to maintain a positive learning environment and remain competitive it is imperative that each
and every member of the football program follows these rules:

• The coaching staff will determine playing time and starters.

• Detention Hall and/or Suspension Policy:
On days you are suspended, you cannot report to practice or play in any game. You are not allowed to ride the bus to any
away games on days you are suspended.
• No missed practices unless you have a legitimate reason and the coaching staff have been notified prior to practice. If you
have an absence the day before a game then playing time could be affected. Every effort should be made not to have doctor
visits during practice hours. An unexcused absence is defined as missing a practice without prior knowledge of the coaching
staff for any reason except the following: I) Death in the family, II) Injuries receiving medical care, III) Non-rescheduled dental
appointment, IV) Sickness resulting in missed school day(s), V) An official religious observance.
• All players are expected to ride the bus home after games.
• Player Conduct: You represent your family, your teammates, the football program, Briar Woods High, and the Briar
Woods’ community. Don’t do anything that would embarrass any of the above.
• You are expected to fulfill all classroom responsibilities on time. Progress reports will be signed by your teachers and turn
in to the head coach. I will receive all players’ report cards and I will go over each one. I will get you help to raise any
grades but it is up to the player to follow through. Being disrespectful and not doing class work/ homework is
unacceptable.
• Be on time to practice, school, and class. If you are not going to be on time then be early.
• All eyes and attention is focused on the coach when he is speaking.
• No sitting on rear end or helmet. Stand or kneel when not physically engaged.
• Football is an emotional sport and sometimes profanity occurs. This is not an acceptable way to respond. Refrain from using
profanity as much as possible. Abusers will have discipline applied to them.
• Leave the practice field a better player. Get better at something each and every day.
• On game day we will wear our game jerseys. You are showcasing you and the program. Be proud to wear your jersey. Be
proud to be a Briar Woods’ Football Player. Look clean!
• Have Fun!!

I have read and understand the rules and regulations of the Briar Woods Football Program.
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _______________________
 Briar Woods Football
Parental Support
Events Committees
• Team Mom Info/Emails • Pre/Post game meals
• Varsity/JV Team Picnic • Fundraising
• Booster Club Program • Picture Day
Sales • Spirit Pack Sales
• Pre/Post Game Meal: • Thursday Pasta Dinner
Subway • Field Painting
• Team Meals: Original • Chain Gang
Steak House/Parent Pasta • Banquet
Dinner
• Banquet December
• Mulch Sale Spring
Falcon Football - Team Moms
1. Be the liaison between the coach and parents
when dispensing information via email and
meetings.
2. Enlist parents to assist in the distribution of
pre-game snack/meals on both JV and Varsity
level.
3. Coordinate any parent activities that would
assist in the football program(Playoff Pasta).
4. Coordinate in the setup of the year end
banquet.
 Falcon Football Parent Roles
• Be supportive to your son and the program.
• Be a fan of everyone on the team.
• Respect the decisions of the coaches and referees.
• Talk to your son if you have any questions and if you have questions, contact the
head coach of each team first. The progression that follows next is: I) Head Coach
of Program, II) Athletic Director, III) Principal
• Don’t “poison” the water towards a coach, the program, or teammates by your
conversation.
• Don’t talk to coaches’ families about problems in the stadium during the game.
• Do not talk or coach your son during games or practices. This is distracting to
players and coaches. We, coaches, do not come to your workplace and tell your
workers what to do. This will not be tolerated.
• Do not talk to coaches on game day, before or after games, about complaints. Go
through the proper channels.
• Parents are not allowed on the practice field unless invited by the staff.
• Understand that the coaches’ responsibility is to make certain that your son is
safe, become a better athlete, and even a better person.
• Have Fun!!

Thanks for your understanding and support.

 Falcon Football Goals 2012
“Stay Humble Stay Hungry”

Believe
UNDEFEATED
3-Peat
State Region District
Respect All, Fear None Men On A Mission

3.0 Team GPA One Game AT A Time

SLC Focus Fight Finish

Devotion Determination Domination

Loyalty
 Briar Woods High School Football Recruiting List 2015
4A State Champs 2010, 2011, 2012 5A State Runner-up 2013
2015
Brandon Polk #10 WR/Ret 5’9 160
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2011841/highlights/84984385 Offers: Penn
State/Pittsburgh/Stanford/Vanderbilt/Wake Forest/VA/VA
Tech/BC/ODU/Maryland
(All District/All Conference/All Region/All State)
Tristan Carter #11 WR/FS 6’2 175 Richmond Interested (2nd Team All District)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2883282/
Dominic Moore #8 OLB 6’2 205 Maryland/Richmond Interested (All District/All
Conference/All Region)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/824981/highlights/77128388
Chase Brown #73 OL 6’4 290 Rutgers/NC State interested (HM All District)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2883166/highlights/117676375
Darrell Ramey #66 DE 6’3 240 East Carolina/Temple interested (2nd Team All
District)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1716563/highlights/85827379
Bryan Capozzoli #52 NG/DE 6’1 235 Bucknell/Richmond Interested (All
District/All Conference/All Region/All State)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/3064182/highlights/118812379
Jon Hirsh #71 OL 6’3 255 Richmond Interested (2nd Team All District)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2883184/
Community Service
 Community Service

The Slaughterhouse of Briarwood

Elem(OK)
Failure is not our Destiny! Student Council

3 Boy Scouts
 Teamwork
"Teamwork is the ability to work together
toward a common vision. The ability to direct
individual accomplishments toward
organizational objectives. It is the fuel that
allows common people to attain uncommon
results."
A Team is more than a collection of people. It
is a process of give and take.
Keys to Continued Success
Team First
Hard Work
Honesty
 Contact Information
Charlie Pierce
Briar Woods High School
22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn VA 20148
Charles.Pierce@lcps.org
Cell: 301-788-3497