A Standard Higher than Victory… Developing Champions Of Character B&B Jr-Sr High School A Standard Higher than Victory… Developing Champions Of Character

VISION FOR B&B EXTRA CURRICULAR PROGRAMS To develop, implement, and maintain character-based programs creating an environment in which every B&B student-athlete, coach, official, and spectator is committed to the true spirit of competition. ‘Champions Of Character’ Three key compents that are involved in this process - Athletes - Parents - Coaches.

Champions of Character B&B Jr-Sr High HONESTY ATTITUDE SELF-DISCIPLINE RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT #1 PRIORITY The primary role of high school athletics is to build lifetime character traits in the young people who are in our care. We must never lose sight of the big picture – that our athletic programs are primarily for the benefit of the students who participate in them.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT ATHLETICS OR ACTIVITIES? Students do better academically Self-Esteem Self-Confidence Social Cooperation Leadership Skills More Physically Fit Learn to Work Hard Fosters Success in Later Life Activities support the academic mission of schools. They are an extension of a good educational program.

VIRTUES INSTILLED Confidence Teachable Spirit Pride Discipline The athlete displays quiet, inner confidence based on preparedness. Teachable Spirit They are coachable. Pride Desire to become as good as possible for yourself and the team. Discipline Focused attention and effort. Positive Competitive Perseverance Mental Toughness, not deterred by bumps in the road. Accountability Responsible and demonstrates it by taking personal accountability and action for whatever happens to him/her. Team First Putting the needs of the team ahead of himself/herself.

MOM-DAD, Stay Close But Release Your Child Release them to the sport Release them to the coach “One of the best “gifts” parents can give their children is to release them. But, be prepared to catch them if they fall!” Parents should always stay close to situation and get to know their child’s coach, the younger the more they need to be aware of who is coaching their child. Once parents are not overly concerned for their child’s safety, release them to the coach and the team. During the season, parents must share their child, this is essential for their growth and development. How many area’s in your child’s life can you do that.

“A kind word often goes a long ways!” Concerns that are appropriate for a parent to discuss with their child’s coach: 1. Mental and physical treatment of your child 2. Ways to help your child improve 3. Concerns about your child’s behavior “A kind word often goes a long ways!”

Inappropriate areas of concern that parents should NOT discuss with their child’s coach: Playing time Team strategy Other team members “The best way to change a situation is through hard work and consistent effort!”

MOM-DAD, During The Game Learn to watch the sport your child has chosen. Model appropriate, sportsmanlike behavior. Focus on the team and the team’s goals. One instructional voice—coaches. Four roles—choose only one! {Spectator, Competitor, Official, Coach} Everything on this list is choices we can make - I assure if you do these things your kids will love having you at their games.

When adults behave like children--children don’t learn to become adults. NOTHING TEACHES LIKE EXAMPLE—ROLE MODELING DESIRED BEHAVIORS IS VITAL TO A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND GROWTH OF INDIVIDUALS.

MOM-DAD, After the Game Give your child time and space. Let them come to you--be a reflective listener. Keep corrections and criticisms in check. Always address unacceptable behavior. What kids want after the games is time and space - leave them alone. They need time to recover. This is good advice for coaches, keep the post game comments short and positive. Kids are telling us the least favorable part of their athletic experience - the most common answer is in the car after the game with dad. Our children are in greater need of our praise when they try and fail then when they try and succeed. What is it that goes on - they don’t want to re-hash the game - they don’t want to relive it - they don’t want to talk about every missed free throw - they don’t want to talk about team strategy they don’t want to talk about teammates - they need time and space. We all want our kids to have healthy relationships - especially with their coach and teammates - but yet a comment like why does Sally get all the shots can be interpreted Sally is a ball hog - or why do we always run the ball on 1st down can unintentionally undermine a coaches authority.

“I LOVE WATCHING YOU PLAY!” One comment from a parent that can always be sincerely said and received by a young athlete… “I LOVE WATCHING YOU PLAY!”

BE CAREFUL! We must NOT allow our kids to feel their value as a person is tied to their playing time, their performance, or winning/losing a contest. Almost without exception, it is unlikely that parents have any intentions of giving that impression. But comments like - my parents always seem happier when we win - my parents are always more quiet when we lose or when I don’t play very much - when we lose my dad always tells me everything I did wrong. In reality these are just perceptions from kids of the words from well-meaning adults who may very well be trying to support or connect with their child, but wasn’t sure how to do it.

If your children are comfortable with you - win or lose - they are on their way to maximum achievement and enjoyment! If young people are making good decisions about drugs, friends, and academics, then extra curricular activities are just dessert!

Attendance NOON Later—no playing or practice Exception: Doctor’s note Unexcused and excused from practice up to coach and his/her policy

Drug and Alcohol Policy First occurrence: Second occurrence:

Eligibility for Student-Athletes FALCON 30 Missing homework or rushed assignment Work with teacher/tutor for 30 minutes NO Practice until 30 minutes of individual tutor time is up Failure to report will result in 30 minutes with teacher for tutoring service and help along with 30 minutes with me in a detention Failure to report to Falcon 30 will result in assignment points being deducted

Junior High Items After school home events: Starts later, some will stay in building, some will go home Allowed until they fail to respect school property or other students 6th grade can participate in all but football

Addressing a coach When should I address a coach? Should I discuss playing time? What can I discuss with a coach? Should I go straight to Principal or AD?

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER COMPETITION HELP YOUR ATHLETE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER COMPETITION   Before Know their goals, roles and needs, and accept them Release them to the game, their coach and team   During Model poise, confidence, and correct behavior. Focus on our team.   After Give them all the time and space they need. Be a confidence builder.   Bruce Brown, NAIA

Sportsmanship KSHSAA Rule 52 BE A SPORT SPORTSMANSHIP IS GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN ACTION KSHSAA Rule 52 BE A SPORT

Important Reminders 5th Grade and under must have adult to get in, 6th grade and up can enter. Booster Club sign-up—executive committee Trainer- Tuesday and Friday Insurance form- injury reporting Riding home with parent—please fill out sign out sheet with coach 7:45am bus leaves the school for NV for elementary and Auto students

Other Items Cell phone Attendance Call child in, note from doctor Safety purpose 6 per semester then we will have Lunch new rules by Federal Government No seconds Can buy a second lunch-must let us know day earlier Can buy a lunch and bring a lunch

Other Items Transportation to and from a contest Don’t wait to communicate Fun, what is it? Other items? Parent meetings: HSFB—Stay here HSVB--Commons JHVB—Coach Kramer’s Room JHFB--- Coach Scism’s Room

A Standard Higher than Victory… Developing Champions Of Character B&B Jr-Sr High School A Standard Higher than Victory… Developing Champions Of Character