Eric Lehtola Assistant Principal for Student Activities

CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Students who are involved in extra- curricular activities have:  Higher GPAs  Fewer Absences  Fewer Discipline Referrals  Higher Graduation Rates Activities Foster Success in Later Life!

Outline for the night  Trends in Education-Based Athletics  Registration Basics  Procedural Items  Informational Items  Sport-specific Break-out Sessions

What was your WHY?  A theme here at Andover HS  When you decided to have your daughter/son get involved with sports, why did you do it?  Go Pro? College Scholarship?  High School Starter? Letter?  Camaraderie? Teamwork? Fitness?  Work Ethic? Sense of Accomplishment?

Characteristics we hope to develop: PassionConcernPerseverance Grit Education HonestyCommitment RespectCourage Humility Compassion Determination Friendship Growth FamilyBalance HumorService Care DevelopmentKindness Resiliency Dedication Pride It’s WHY WE PLAY!

Purpose Statements  Our players and coaches will show integrity, honesty and trustworthiness toward their teammates, classmates and family in all situations. We will be reliable and will not let our friends and family down when they are counting on us. We will do our best and give our best effort on the field, off the field and in the classroom.

Purpose Statements  I want to develop a culture of success by fostering athletes to become great leaders. By creating a positive environment and showing genuine enthusiasm for the players improvement I will assist the players in developing a passion for the game.  To teach kids to strive for excellence in everything that they do. To know that the effort matters more than the outcome.

Registration Basics  MSHSL Eligibility Form (Read carefully!)  Includes Concussion Information  Health Care Emergency Record  Sports Physical Exam (3 years)  Academic Requirements  Participation Fee  7 th /8 th Graders now Online!

District Website Access  Go to  Click the “Lock and Key” icon  This takes you to your IdAuto Login site (aka AH Connect)  Use PARENT LOG-IN!  Must have a current physical to use  506-HELP  Deanna can still help you

Activity Fees  Listed in Fee Pay/Eligibility Bulletin  Free/Reduced Lunch  Individual/Family Maximums $650/$850  10 days for Refund  Passes for Admission  $70 for $100 for families  $40 for $20 for students  ATHLETES FREE!!!  SENIOR CITIZENS FREE!!!

Activities Calendar  Complete up-to-the-minute game schedules  Go to the Andover HS website  Click Activities Calendar  Personalize your view

Calendar  Choose Activities Calendar from the dropdown menu

If you still need help…  Deanna Nutter   Eric Lehtola   Fax  We are here to help!  We will post this PPt on  our Website!

Transition  Some Sensitive Subjects…  Outside Resource

A Sensitive Message to Parents  r_detailpage&v=geufhfqUi5s r_detailpage&v=geufhfqUi5s  He refers to BB, but message translates to all youth sports

Channels of Communication  Student-Athlete talks with Coach  Self-advocacy is part of educational process  Student-Athlete talks with Parent  Parent talks with Coach  24-hour Rule  Parent talks with Activities Director  Meeting Scheduled  Coaches are Human!

Issues not appropriate to discuss with the coach  Team selection  Playing time  Team strategy  Play calling/systems  Other student-athletes

Concerns about Chemical Use  We are concerned  Basics (2/2, 3/6, Done)  “Guilt by Association”  “Code of Conduct”  Social Networking Sites  You should see the pics I get!  5 days = 2 weeks

Other thoughts…  Hang around good people  THINK before you DO!  Be Honest with your Parents  Conduct yourself with CLASS and RESPECT!

Children Today  “Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up their food, and tyrannize their teachers.”

Children Today  “Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise. Children are now tyrants. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up their food, and tyrannize their teachers.”  -- Socrates (400 BC)

Our Athletic Trainer  Carissa Fleek, ATC   Office Phone Number:  If you’re injured, tell your coach!

Our Athletic Trainer

Questions???  Deanna Nutter   Eric Lehtola   We are here to help!  Follow us on Twitter:

Breakout Meeting Locations  Volleyball – B108  Girls’ Tennis – A105  Cross Country – A108  Dance – Back Gym (girls only)  Boys’ Soccer – Choir Room  Girls’ Soccer – Auditorium  Girls’ Swim and Dive - Cafeteria