Basic TEAM Expectations
Hawks Sports Orientation
Tuesday, August 16th from 5-7pm
All HFC Varsity athletes must attend Hawks Sports Orientation
All HFC Varsity athletes must attend Hawks Sports Orientation
Sports Physical
All Varsity athletes MUST submit HFC Medical Form at Hawks Sports Orientation
NO MHSAA FORMS
NO EXCEPTIONS
YOU MAY NOT PRACTICE OR ATTEND OPEN MAT WITHOUT HFC PHYSICAL FORM ON FILE
NO MHSAA FORMS
NO EXCEPTIONS
YOU MAY NOT PRACTICE OR ATTEND OPEN MAT WITHOUT HFC PHYSICAL FORM ON FILE
First Day of Classes
Thursday, August 26th
100% Attendance in ALL classes is required
3 unexcused absences & you will be dropped from class.
100% Attendance in ALL classes is required
3 unexcused absences & you will be dropped from class.
Progress Reports
All HFC athletes will submit Progress Reports 4x during each semester (Fall/Winter).
Failure to turn in PR’s will negatively effect traveling with competition team.
Failure to turn in PR’s will negatively effect traveling with competition team.
Learning Lab... 6 hours
All wrestlers are required to log a minimum of 6 hours inside the Learning Lab (Building A).
Wrestlers will sign-in & sign-out to document attendance.
Tutoring is FREE. Take advantage of this service.
Wrestlers will sign-in & sign-out to document attendance.
Tutoring is FREE. Take advantage of this service.
Vision Forum
Tuesday, September 5th
4pm
Building H
Classroom 204
General Membership Meeting
4pm
Building H
Classroom 204
General Membership Meeting
Attendance
100% attendance is required at practice, competitions, CHAMPS study table, fundraisers, community service and classes.
If you cannot attend a team sponsored event, you must send Coach MacKenzie a text message.
Skipping class or practice is unacceptable.
If you cannot attend a team sponsored event, you must send Coach MacKenzie a text message.
Skipping class or practice is unacceptable.
Community Service
All HFC Varsity athletes must complete 2 hours of mandatory Community Service before 1st day of practice (October 1st)
WRESTLING COMMUNITY SERVICE
TBD
WRESTLING COMMUNITY SERVICE
TBD
Sportsmanship
All HFC Varsity athletes must represent Henry Ford College with appropriate behavior on overnight trips. We only travel with student-athletes who represent HFC with class.
Practice Schedule
M-T-W-Th-F
3-5pm
First day of NJCAA Wrestling practice is October 1st
3-5pm
First day of NJCAA Wrestling practice is October 1st
Showers
Showers are mandatory after every practice and competition. Skin infections are rampant, so we need to be proactive as a team with hygiene.
Weigh-Ins
Be responsible and make the weight you are supposed to. Integrity means, "You do what you say you will do".
It is disrespectful to your opponent, the opposing team, the opposing coach, your team, your coach, your family and more importantly to yourself...if you miss weigh-ins.
Never Hurt the TEAM
It is disrespectful to your opponent, the opposing team, the opposing coach, your team, your coach, your family and more importantly to yourself...if you miss weigh-ins.
Never Hurt the TEAM
Team Rules
- Practice is mandatory
- Study tables are mandatory
- Teat People Right
- Never Hurt the TEAM
Academics
All HFC Varsity athletes must have 100% attendance in class. Professors will drop students after 3 unexcused absences and this will negatively affect your Financial Aid.
- Be eligible for competition (2.0 minimum)
- Submit bi-weekly progress reports on time
Communication
Hawkmail
Facebook
Website
Text messages and phone calls.
Check all regularly and respond promptly.
Website
Text messages and phone calls.
Check all regularly and respond promptly.
Home Events
All wrestlers are required to help set-up gym before and clean-up after home events. Hosting a tournament requires everyone's help.
Set-up gym for Hawks Invite.
Set-up gym for Whizzer Open.
Set-up gym for Hawks Invite.
Set-up gym for Whizzer Open.
Away Events
Arrive at HFC Van by 3:15pm and we depart on most Fridays at 3:30pm. Be on time!
These are business trips. Lights out at 10pm and wake up is 6am.
These are business trips. Lights out at 10pm and wake up is 6am.
Enhanced Drivers License
All Varsity wrestlers must have an enhanced drivers license or REAL ID in order to travel to Thunderwolves Open. We drive through Canada to save significant travel time to New York.
We fly to NJCAA Championships and you MUST have REAL ID (star) beginning May 7, 2025
We fly to NJCAA Championships and you MUST have REAL ID (star) beginning May 7, 2025
Follow Directions
Teammates and coaches are counting on you. Don't let anyone down. Follow directions exactly the first time.
Be Coachable
Athletes must put forth an honest effort and handle constructive criticism. Never be afraid to ask for extra help.
Be Independent
"I will exhaust myself with those who stand beside me for a cause greater than ourselves" -TEAM Creed
Be Selfless
"I know I will have succeeded as a coach, when HFC Wrestlers unselfishly make personal sacrifices for the TEAM."
Have Fun
Fun is defined as enjoying hard work, goal setting, tough practices, challenging competition and being part of a functional team working towards the same goal.
Goals
- MCCAA Champs
- Post-Season Performance (10 NQ's)
- Academic Achievement (3.0+)
Vision Statement
“First Choice, Best Choice” for motivated student-athletes who want to compete in JUCO Wrestling while earning an affordable degree.
“...A Program of value”
“First Choice, Best Choice” for motivated student-athletes who want to compete in JUCO Wrestling while earning an affordable degree.
“...A Program of value”
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a positive experience for student-athletes who are FutureDriven to earn a degree, grateful for a 2nd chance to wrestle and humble enough to be coached.
Core Values
It's imperative to live by our 3 Core Values everyday.
- Future Driven
- Grateful
- Humble
HFC Board Meeting-March
All Varsity Wrestlers must attend first HFC Board Meeting at conclusion of season to be recognized for their efforts.
Monday, March 15th
7pm
Banquet will be immediately afterwards. Turn in HFC issued gear.
Monday, March 15th
7pm
Banquet will be immediately afterwards. Turn in HFC issued gear.
Become Alumni
Earn Associates degree and enter workforce. Or, transfer to a 4-year College/University.
Are you TOUGH enough to wear this singlet?
