FROM THE COACH
Dear Newport Harbor Families and Friends,
With great honor and enthusiasm, I introduce myself to you as the newest head coach of Newport Harbor Football.
It is a privilege to take the helm of such a storied program, whose rich history, and deeprooted traditions, have contributed immensely to my own personal success.
While an athlete at Newport, I was fortunate to play for legendary Coach Jeff Brinkley. After playing at Wagner University, I returned to Davidson Field as an assistant coach under Coach Brinkley for 20 years, where the core values of integrity, hard work, honesty and honor, as well as an incredible pride and love for this program, continued to be instilled in my character.
With the exit of Coach Lofthouse, it was an easy decision (and long held dream of mine) to transition to this next level. As the 18th head coach, and only second alumni, in this position, I am inspired and eager to continue to add to the legacy that is Newport Football.
Being a teacher on campus, I am also passionate about fostering a program that aims for success on the field, as well as develops young athletes into responsible, respectful, and resilient individuals in life.
Our program has a legacy of excellence, built on the drive, dedication, and sportsmanship of those who came before us, known as the Long Grey Line. It is my commitment to honor that legacy while forging a path for future success.
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NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETICS
PHILOSOPHY
Newport Harbor High School educates the whole person. This is made VERY CLEAR to me as a teacher and a coach by our school’s leader, Dr. Sean Boulton. Wins and losses on the field are second to effort in the classroom and character in the community.
In support of this mission, I have committed to Dr. Boulton that the football program will align to his (and the school’s) over-arching philosophy.
Dr. Sean Boulton’s Athletic Philosophy
n Playing with *neighborhood kids*
n Sharing athletes and resources with other coaches
n Strong character building
n Engaged with parents, community and teachers/administration
n Modern weight lifting and conditioning program
n Building pipeline for the future
n Zero tolerance drug, alcohol and vaping policy
n Best attendance and effort in the classroom
OUR FOOTBALL PHILOSOPHY
The tradition of the program speaks for itself. We create an environment based on discipline, hard work, and time management.
Team Philosophy
Everyone matters on this football team. Everyone on the team has ownership of the program. The camaraderie created here is second to none. From the top down, the goal is for each player to love their experience and know that they have built friendships that transcend way beyond the game itself.
Game Philosophy
n Play with great effort: Fanatical energy from snap to whistle and high-speed hitting.
n Attention to every detail of your assignment – Scheme, Technique, Rules.
n On every play believe that your job is critical to the outcome of the game
Community Philosophy
As a community we owe it to these young men to give them examples of how to act when faced with adversity. Core values of honesty, dedication, discipline, and time management will be traits that allow them to be successful in any avenue they pursue in the future. It’s not only football; it’s Life.
COACHES NEEDED
More than 50% of our football budget is for Coaches. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has stipends for up to nine (9) coaches and those stipends range from $4,950.00 for the season (for the head coach) to $1,200.00 for the season (for position coaches). Our needs, for the health of the program and the safety of the boys, is much greater than what these stipends offer.
Price
12 TH TAR TOUCHDOWN TAR
Price
$9,900 $3,300
GIANT Branded Banner inside Davidson Field
Branded A-Frame Sign on the field
Digital Banners / Logo and Landing page on the TarFootball.com website
FULL PAGE AD in TAR Football home game programs
Digital Banners / Logo on Sunset Rewind website
Social Media and P.A. Shout Outs throughout the year
Rally Towels Two-Year Commitment
Poster/Schedule (and lawn sign) for your home/office
Four (4) VIP Tickets to each home game (including the always-sold-out BoTB game)
Rally Towels
Branded A-Frame Sign on the field
FULL PAGE AD in TAR Football home game programs
Social Media and P.A. Shout Outs throughout the year
Poster/Schedule (and lawn sign) for your home/office
Four VIP Tickets to first home game (vs St. Paul)
POINTS on the BOARD TAR FIRST DOWN TAR
Price
$290-$990 $100
Price
Ad in TAR Football home game programs
• Full Page $990
• Half Page $590
• Quarter Page $290
Poster/Schedule (and lawn sign) for your home/office
Four VIP Tickets to first home game (vs.St. Paul)
Poster/Schedule (and lawn sign) for your home/office
Four VIP Tickets to first home game (vs.St. Paul)
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
FROM THE COACH (CONTINUED)
CIF alignments have changed. Now based on power rankings, we have been moved to the Bravo division where we will be facing some excellent programs.
I welcome you to join us on this new journey and contribute to the program’s success in this league.
With your help, one of my foremost goals is to reignite the pride and passion that has always been a hallmark of Newport Football.
Together we will create an environment where every player feels valued, every fan feels connected, and every game day feels like a celebration of our shared tradition and community spirit.
In return for your generosity, we will recognize your business or brand during football games, and on our literature, signage, and website. We will also provide you with a taxdeductible (or marketing invoice) receipt.
Thank you for your continued support or newly interested consideration. Our program simply does not work without the generous support of local businesses, community members and alumni such as yourself. I look forward to meeting each of you and working together to continue the pride and tradition of Newport football.
Please feel welcome to contact me anytime with your questions, comments or concerns.
My email is mburns@tarfootball.com
Sincerely,
Matt Burns Head Coach, Newport Harbor Football
