Ball State University Athletics
Football Leadership Council Created for Cardinals
September 08, 2011 | Football
First-year head football coach has created a Leadership Council to maximize the players input into everyday football program operations.
The five senior captains -- Sean Baker, Kreg Hunter, Adam Morris, Briggs Orsbon and Andrew Puthoff -- will be joined on the Leadership Council by members of each class.
The juniors are Armand Dehaney, Travis Freeman and Tony Martin. The sophomore class is represented by Joe Fazio, Aaron Mershman, Connor Ryan and Keith Wenning. Representing the redshirt freshmen are Garrett Mack and Scott Secor, while the true freshmen are Chris Calloway, Nick Miles and Willie Snead.
BALL STATE FOOTBALL 2011-2012 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
PURPOSE:
The Leadership Council was created to maximize our players' input into everyday football program operations. The group will meet on Monday nights during the season with Coach Lembo to discuss issues and make decisions that can improve our football program. There are also meetings in the spring semester, typically on Wednesdays. The meetings are a great source of feedback for the coaching staff from the players and vice versa. A major bi-product of the Council is the development of leadership and communication skills in our student-athletes.
2011-2012 MEMBERS:
In the spring of 2011, our entire team participated in leadership development presentations. During preseason camp, we ask each player to vote for three representatives from his class. Once these players are selected, the representatives to meet with Coach Lembo and the captains on Monday nights. All representatives must be in good academic standing.
ANNUAL PROJECTS/TOPICS:
Equipment
Recruit Weekends/Host Activities
Team Travel
Spring Practice and Spring Game Itinerary
Team Covenant
Team Morale and Discipline Issues
Volunteer/Charity Activities
Summer Jobs & internships
Campus Visibility Activities
Yearly Program Theme
Academic Progress and Support
Leadership Development and Strategies
Fall Practice Organization
Offseason Workouts & Summer Workouts
WE VALUE LEADERSHIP!
