1. Hopewell High School Pre-season eligibility meeting
Saturday, August 8, 2015

2. Welcome Titans
Thomas E. Underwood, MSW, RAA Athletic Director Student Assistant Counselor - North Learning Community

3. Welcome Titans MRSA Hazing Eligibility requirements
Sportsmanship and concussion information
Show MRSA video after opening remarks.

4. Welcome Titans Hopewell High School Expectations Participation Fees
CMS Athletic Zone Website and Twitter
Closing remarks/What’s New
Individual Sport parent meetings
Show MRSA video after opening remarks.

5. MRSA
Most often caused by not using proper hygiene and/or sharing clothes and towels
Easiest way to avoid MRSA is to not let anyone wear your clothes, use your towels and practice proper hygiene at all times
Can only be diagnosed by a physician and you can’t return to play until cleared by a physician or Miss Twiford
Let Miss Twiford know of any unusual sores or spots that develop on your body for diagnosis

6. Hazing Zero tolerance policy on hazing
Contact me immediately if this occurs
No place for it in high school athletics
There is also no need for profanity in high school athletics by coaches or players. Coaches know the standard set at Hopewell and players need to refrain from profanity at all times
“What you do, you allow.”

7. Hopewell/CMS Athletic Eligibility Requirements
You must currently be enrolled in a CMS school.
You must have been promoted to the next grade level.
You must live within the attendance boundaries of your home school.
You must have at least a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester, exception for current 9th graders for 1st semester only.

8. YOU MUST… pass a minimum course load from the previous semester
have been in attendance at least 85% of the time from the previous semester, per CMS, not NCHSAA
currently be a full time student
(Seniors 4 and pass 3)
have a current physical and proof of insurance on file
Provide 2 different types of proof of address

9. YOU MUST… Sign both a student and parent pledge
Sign both a student and parent concussion awareness form
Not turn 19 before 8-1 of current school year
Attend this meeting
Complete your athletic eligibility within 8 consecutive semesters

10. NCHSAA Regulations
Falsification of information in terms of eligibility will result in student athletes being declared ineligible for a period of 365 days
Student must not be convicted of a felony in this or any other state, or be adjudicated as a delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult in this or any other state

11. NCHSAA Regulations
A student may not play, practice or be on the roster if ineligible
There shall be no Sunday practice in any sport. This includes the assembling of athletes for purposes of viewing film, chalk talk, or other materials pertaining to the coaching of the team
Student may not dress for a game/scrimmage when he/she is not eligible to participate or serving an ejection

12. Sportsmanship
Everyone involved with an athletic contest should exhibit good sportsmanship at all times
If ejected for fighting or other unsporting action, the athlete/coach must complete the NFHS Sportsmanship course before being eligible to return

13. Gfeller-Waller Law
An athlete with a suspected concussion can’t return to play until cleared by a licensed medical physician
Return to play form must be presented prior to practicing and/or playing again
Athletes, parents, coaches and all involved must receive education regarding signs and symptoms of concussions
“When in doubt, sit them out.”

14. Hopewell Athletic Mission
Hopewell High School will ensure academic and athletic success for ALL students.  Hopewell High School will also provide an array of opportunities athletically that will enhance personal growth; focus on lifelong good health; and a distinction on leadership. 
(Participation in high school athletics is a privilege, not a right)

15. Hopewell Athletic Philosophy
Hopewell athletics play a vital role within the educational community.  Students who participate in athletics develop a sense of tradition, pride and integrity, which has been a staple of our community and will be the path of our children and their children.
Hopewell High School student-athletes continue to enhance their education through teamwork, discipline and leadership.  In addition, their commitment to becoming the best Titan provides them with passion for their community; great respect; and love for their teammates. 

16. Hopewell Expectations
Zero tolerance policy - We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to the use of alcohol and other drugs. If caught/arrested/suspended, on or off campus at any time, the athlete will be removed from the team and lose his/her eligibility for the remainder of the school year or 365.
Dress code - all athletes are expected to dress appropriately at all times.

17. Hopewell Expectations
Social Media - athletes are cautioned to watch what they post on social media sites.
Please see Student/Parent handbook on
for more info

18. Coaching Staff Volleyball – Rhonda Auman, JT Spanos
XC – Michelle Lapointe
Golf – Anthony Dunbar
Soccer- Robb Bolar, Johnny Berry

19. Coaching Staff
Football – Charlie Gray, Jaye Goode, Danny Helms, Randy Ingram, Bill Sistruck, John Stiles, Preston Whitley, Cory Walker, Gary Finger, Shaun Marshall, Derek Bryant
Tennis - James Realon, Jennifer Lee
Trainers - Felicia Twiford and Jenni Elliott

20. Participation Fees Coaches are not to accept participation fees
Check or money order made out to Hopewell High School
I will gladly accept your checks today
Can be paid in main office Monday only, then must be paid online

21. Participation Fees
You are encouraged to pay online at hopewell
Are due by Saturday, August 15th
If not paid, removed from team until payment received

22. Waiver Process
The fee waiver form MUST be attached to your letter from the child/nutrition office and turned in to your coach or myself, letter must be for current school year

23. What’s New http://www.bsnsports.com/my-team-shop/
Soccer code - titans4EA
Football code - titans6JR
Cross Country code - titans6EK
Tennis - TBD
Volleyball - TBD

24. What’s New

25. What’s New Follow Hopewell Athletics twitter: @Hopewellsoccer
@ladyTitansVolley
@Hopewelltrackxc
@HopewellWGolf
@grinditout15
@twifordatc
@coach2underwood

26. In Closing Make sure athletes sign MRSA sheet
Parents sign the student/parent pledge
Athletic website:
all athletes are required to register on this website even if not paying online or receive a waiver of fee

27. Booster Club Please join and support YOUR student-athletes!
2nd Monday of the Month
Media Center
7pm

28. REQUEST FOR TREATMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FORM:

29. RELEASE OF HEALTH INFORMATION:

30. Build a brand… But leave a LEGACY!
#teamHOPEWELL
Build a brand… But leave a LEGACY!