1. Spackenkill Athletic Program Athletic Orientation Night 2015 Marco R. Lanzoni Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

2. Did you know? 723 students (7 th – 12 th grade) participate on our 46 interscholastic teams over three seasons 2014 - 2015: our teams won 7 divisional titles, 2 league and 2 section championships Volleyball – advanced to the state final four Girls’ Soccer - won 4 th consecutive Section 9 championship Girls’ Tennis – won 4 th consecutive league championship Baseball – won 3 rd consecutive league championship

3. Did you know? 139 MHAL Scholar Athletes (90 or above in-season average) 15 out of our 18 varsity teams qualified as NYS Scholar Athlete Teams Boys’ Basketball and Volleyball won Sportsmanship Awards presented by their respective officials associations Spackenkill has a full-time Athletic Trainer Don McChesney – 845-705-3204

4. Sports Offerings FALL Cross Country (B&G) Soccer (B&G) Cheerleading Field Hockey Football Volleyball Girls’ Tennis (Varsity Only) Golf (Varsity Only) 46 Teams 54 Coaches WINTER Basketball (B&G) Cheerleading Indoor Track (Varsity Only) SPRING Track and Field (B&G) Baseball Softball Crew Boys’ Tennis (Varsity Only)

5. NYSPHSAA Geography – 11Sections Section 9 * Dutchess County * Orange County * Ulster County * Sullivan County

6. Section 9 - divided into two league 1. Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) 2. 2014 - 2015 Mid Hudson Athletic League (MHAL) Division 1Division 2Division 3Division 4 WallkillNew PaltzSpackenkillMillbrook FDRHighlandOnteoraPine Plains PoughkeepsieRondoutDoverWebutuck SaugertiesRed HookEllenvilleRhinebeck MarlboroColeman

7. NYSPHSAA Competition - Titles

8. Signups and Start Dates 2015 -2016 Signups: Fall – May 2015 Winter – October 2015 Spring – February 2016 Start Dates: Fall (Varsity/JV) Aug. 17 (Mod) Sept. 9 Winter (Varsity/JV) Nov. 9 (Mod) Nov. 16 Spring (Varsity/JV) Mar. 7 (Mod) Mar. 14

9. Medical Clearance Students interested in playing/trying out for a sport must have proper medical clearance ◦ Parent Permission/Health Appraisal Form ◦ Sports Physical All completed forms are submitted to Nurse’s Office ◦ Make sure you SIGN all forms you turn in ◦ Submit forms ASAP Where can I get forms? ◦ Nurse’s Office ◦ Athletic Office ◦ Athletic Website

10. Concussion Protocol Coach and/or Athletic Trainer assess injury If a concussion is suspected the student is removed from physical activity immediately Student must be seen by a physician If diagnosed with a concussion the student must have a note allowing them to return to school (academics)

11. Concussion Protocol Once symptom free for 24 hours they may set an appointment to be seen by the school physician to get cleared for physical activity Once cleared by the school physician the student must follow a minimum of 5 day return to play protocol www.spackenkillschools.org/athletics/concussion

12. Athletic Placement Process State mandated process for screening 7 th and 8 th grade students to determine their readiness to compete at the high school level by evaluation of their physical maturity, fitness level, and skill For mature exceptionally skilled students Students recommended by the Head Coach, PE teacher or Athletic Director

13. Values of Interscholastic Athletics National statistic - High School athletes have higher grades, lower dropout rates and attend college more often than non- athletes Student-athletes have a higher grade point average than non-athletes and are absent from school fewer days per year ◦ Spackenkill - (14’-15’) 139 athletes maintained a 90 or above in-season average this year

14. Philosophy of Program We believe interscholastic athletics help provide students insight into many life experiences including: Responsibility and cooperation Sportsmanship and respect for authority Good citizenship and loyalty Success and accomplishment as well as disappointment and failure As a result, interscholastic athletics is a privilege and not a right Athletes need to earn their place on a team Athletes are not entitled to membership and need to demonstrate a commitment to participation

15. Philosophy of Program Levels Modified – 7 th and 8 th grade ◦ Introduction to the dynamics of interscholastic athletic teams ◦ Fundamentals/skill development vs. competitive emphasis ◦ Each athlete receives playing time when team expectations are met and safety is not compromised ◦ Rotation system for some programs (i.e. basketball, football) Junior Varsity (JV) ◦ Refining skills ◦ Preparation for the Varsity level and program success ◦ Increased emphasis on competition and performance ◦ Attaining maximum potential = Success. Not just victories ◦ Playing time dependent on skill set and meeting team expectations

16. Philosophy of Program Levels Varsity ◦ Emphasis on skills and strategies to win contests ◦ Good play, good sportsmanship, and welfare of team members are of prime importance ◦ Attaining maximum potential = Success ◦ Playing time dependent on skill set and meeting team expectations

17. Reality of High School Athletics Only 2% of graduating seniors nationwide receive athletic scholarships 1% of the 2% mentioned above go on to professional athletic careers Manage expectations MS/HS Sports – Enjoy the Moment! If athletics provide your son/daughter an entrance to an institution they might not have normally qualified for then it served them well

19. Team Requirements Commitment –attendance for practice/games Academic responsibility Appropriate behavior Positive attitude Respect for sport, self and others Sportsmanship Effort and work ethic Varsity/JV – practice/games over holiday breaks

20. Modified Practice Schedule When school is in session ◦ Monday – Friday 3pm to 5pm (generally) ◦ 2:30pm to 3pm extra help available with teachers The length of the practice is up to the discretion of the individual coach. Some teams may practice on Saturdays Shuttles transport athletes to practice facilities off-campus ◦ High School ◦ Nassau/Hagan Elementary ◦ Casperkill ◦ Poughkeepsie Boathouse

21. How Parents Can Help Encourage your student-athletes to work hard and understand the various roles on a team Model supportive, positive and appropriate behaviors at contests towards officials, coaches, athletes and fans Be supportive of your child’s coach at home ◦ Kids learn their behavior from you Respect a coach and team’s work environment and space ◦ Benches, dugouts, etc. ◦ Modified vs. Rec Program transition

22. How Parents Can Help Empower your child to approach his/her coach and engage in discussion if they have a concern Prepare your child that he/she may not hear an answer they like – help them understand/strategize, not make excuses Help your child manage his/her time and not have their time overcommitted Read the Student-Parent Athlete Handbook together before signing Please pick your son or daughter up on time from practice or returning from away trips

23. Helpful Websites www.spackenkillschools.org/athletics www.sectionixathletics.org http://ociaa.ouboces.org/ http://www.nysphsaa.org/

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