1. By: Kevin O’Reilly Director of Health, P.E., & Athletics
Athletic Code Night
By:
Kevin O’Reilly
Director of Health, P.E., & Athletics

2. Athletic Philosophy
Interscholastic athletics helps to provide insight into many life experiences with regard to responsibility, fair play, cooperation, concern for others, leadership, respect, good citizenship, loyalty, tolerance, resiliency, sportsmanship, confronting fear, adapting, succeeding, and failing.

3. Athletic Expectations
Academics come first
Children are here to get an education
Extension of the classroom
Athletics are a privilege, not a right
Develop well-rounded student athletes
Responsibility- extra help, communication, practice, competition

4. Reality of Athletics
Less than 2% of graduating seniors nationwide receive athletic scholarships (approximately 24000)
1% of that 2% become athletic professionals (approximately 240)
Athletics can help entrance into institutions that they may not ordinarily qualify for (NCAA Night)
Paid trainers/coaches

5. Philosophy Varsity Highest level of competition
One of many goals is to compete/win
Best of the best
Playing time determined by ability/practice
Academics/attendance/attitude/work ethic/behavior (in/out of school) are all factors

6. Philosophy (cont.) JV/JV9 Preparation for varsity Not a demotion
At times there is more opportunity for playing time
Developmental in nature
Playing time determined like varsity
Higher numbers- less playing time
Some decisions made by needs of varsity

7. Middle School Athletics
Competitive in nature
Safely keep as many athletes as possible- year in/year out
Designed to maximize exposure
Not always comparable with youth league- i.e. rules
Rules & guidelines by Section XI
Developmental
Selection Classification

8. Fact
Each year we have apprximately 4000 individual students-athletes try out for high/middle school sport teams. We attempt to safely include as many student athletes as possible. Each year/season is a new opportunity to make a program or team. Student-athletes are not guaranteed a spot on a team or a program each year.

9. Athletic Guidelines Attendance Transportation Attire
Student Responsibility
Awards
Alcohol, Tobacco & Substance Abuse- Parents
Hazing
Sexual Harassment
Behaviors
Sportsmanship- Spectators

10. Communication What you could expect from the coach/school Philosophy
Expectations
Location & times of practice
Team requirements
Injury procedures/alerts
Discipline that results in denial of participation

11. Communication (cont) Coaches expect from parents
Concerns expressed directly from student-athlete prior to parents
Concerns expressed directly from parent
Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance (does not exclude from attendance policy)
Specific concerns regarding student-athlete

12. Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches
Treatment of your child, mentally or physically
Ways to help your child improve
Concerns regarding your child’s behavior
Academic issues
Personal issues

13. Issues NOT appropriate to discuss with coaches
Playing time
Team strategy
Play calling
Other student athletes
There are situations that may require conference with coach. These conferences are encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the other’s position. The following is the procedure for these conferences:

14. Conference Procedures
Call/ coach to set up an appointment
If the coach cannot be reached call Dan Robinson or Kevin O’Reilly at
Please do not attempt to confront a coach before, during or after a practice or contest. These can be emotional times for both parents and coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution.

15. The Next Step
Call to set up appointment with Athletic Coordinator and/or Athletic Director
At this meeting, the appropriate next step can be determined.
Parents are encouraged to discuss these issues and problems. However, if a parent has specific complaints regarding a coach, then the coach must have the opportunity to be present to meet with the parent.

16. Athletic Policies/Issues
Eligibility- Academics
Medical Conditions/Clearance
School Issued Equipment/Supplies/Uniforms
Game Changes/Practices
Emergency Contacts
College Recruitment
Facilities

17. Athletic Policies/Issues (cont.)
Student Valuables
Offsite Practices- Extra Help
Team/Coach Rules
Misconduct
Progress Reports
Website
Wellness Policy/Day

18. Athletic Policies/Issues (cont.)
Sport/Speed/Strength Training
Intramurals
Summer Camp
Commitment
Sportsmanship- Athletes/Coaches
Sportsmanship- Spectators

19. Tryout Details Picking A Sport Section XI Rules & Policies
Interscholastic Versus Youth League
School Sports Participation
Not “A Win At All Costs” Atmosphere
Options & Alternatives
Tryout Organization & Evaluation
“No Cut Policy” & “Walk On Teams”
Safety & Self Esteem
League Set Up & Other Schools
Communication Procedures
Sport Specific Drills
Athleticism & Conditioning
Game Conditions/Scrimmaging
Apparel & Tryouts
Evaluated On Tryout- Not Youth Leagues

20. Tryout Rumors Do Not Speak Up/Anonymous Letters
“A” Team and “B” Team Comparison
Private Team Influence
Automatic Placement
Private Coach Influence
Players Play Together
“Son/Daughter said……”
“He knew someone”
“He/She teaches that child”

21. Director of Health, P.E., & Athletics
Thank you
Kevin O’Reilly
Director of Health, P.E., & Athletics