Position: Quarterback – Holt High School

Mental Characteristics:
 Self-corrects – watches film and asks questions.
 Enjoys hard work. Leads the team in sprints and in the weight room. Loves to run the offense.
 Is a good listener. Talks to his teammates and actively listens.
 Is able to ask questions when confused.
 Gets his team in and out of the huddle efficiently.
 Can watch a football game on television and isolate on his position.
 Can see the “whole play” and knows what each blocker and runner is attempting to do.
 Takes the time during the pre-snap to focus on the defense and knows what they are doing.
 Can use a white board and marker to show with 100% accuracy his knowledge of the passing tree.
 Understands each of the eight route packages – regardless of position. (Boomer, Flood, Smash, Bullets,
MiniBullets, Tennessee, Hawaii, Cadillac)
 Understands each of the three wideout screens – and can explain the blocking assignments. (Bubble, Spot
and Lazer)
 Student of the game – technician.

Emotional Characteristics:
 Is often heard bragging up the offensive line.
 Does not get rattled.
 Knows that he will often be praised and criticized for things that are well beyond his control or
responsibility.
 Knows that what goes on in the huddle is his responsibility 100% of the time.
 Wants the ball in his hands when the situation is critical.
 Knows the difference between “Go!” and “Let’s Go!”
 Patient with himself and teammates.
 Good sense of humor. Enjoys his teammates. Includes everyone.

Physical Characteristics:
 Physically strong.
 Great throwing mechanics.
 Great vision. Can see downfield between and over the top of both offensive and defensive linemen.
 Excellent body control. Can run at top speed, break down and change direction.
 Is tough. Can take the physical challenges of playing quarterback in the Holt system.
 Is in excellent cardiovascular shape - can run 1.5 miles under 10 mins.

Job Description:
 At pre-snap is able to determine the defensive coverage and the subsequent vulnerabilities of the defense.
 At pre-snap always takes a signal from the widest split receiver on each side – indicating the most
advantageous short passing route. (0 Hitch, 1 Slant, 5 Up, 9 Out)
 Confirms every player’s alignment in the called formation.
 Visualizes the play at pre-snap.
 When running Chase – makes his first decision on pre-snap. Run or throw.
 When running the ball on Chase – makes his second decision – hand off or keep.
 Does not rush the play. Efficient mechanics receiving the ball and handing off.
 Hustles through play fakes after the hand off.
 When passing – knows where to look first – second – third. Pulls the trigger without any doubt in his
head.
 Is able to run Holt’s two minute offense effectively (calls the right plays) and efficiently (keeps the team
moving.)
Learning Opportunities:

Holt Football Mini-Camp

Monday, June 21 to Thursday, June 24. Noon to 4:00 p.m. ($60)

QB/Receiver Refresher Camp #1 (Varsity Practice Field)

Thursday, July 1. 9:00 a.m.

QB/Receiver Refresher Camp #2 (Varsity Practice Field)

Tuesday, July 13. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

QB/Receiver Refresher Camp #3 (Varsity Practice Field)

Tuesday, July 20. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

QB/Receiver Refresher Camp #4 (Varsity Practice Field)

Tuesday, July 27. 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

7 on 7 Passing Schedule
June 26 at Alma College (varsity only)…9:00 am
June 28 at Battle Creek Central (varsity only)…6:00 pm
July 15 at Charlotte (varsity only)…6:00 pm
July 20 at South Lyon (varsity only)…6:00 pm
July 24 at Grand Haven (varsity only)…9:00 am
July 27 at Holt (varsity, junior varsity and freshman)…6:00

Physical Training Opportunities:

Strength, speed and agility workouts:
Monday’s – Wednesday’s – Friday’s during June and July.
(No workouts during the week of July 5th)
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Holt High School Weight Room and training facilities.

Team Conditioning:
Monday, August 2nd Tuesday, August 3rd Wednesday, August 4th
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Holt High School Weight Room and training facilities.

More Information:
Mr. Al Slamer – Head Football Coach
517 – 699 – 7942

Mr. Jack Rarick – Offensive Coordinator

Mr. Ryan Brand – QB Coach

517 – 410 – 5526

Mr. Ryan Anderson – Receivers Coach

517 – 699 – 3374

Mr. Dan Knechtel – Head JV Coach

517 – 699 – 6435

Mr. Robert Dozier – Head Freshmen Coach

517 – 699 – 6449