1. 2013 Tacoma School District Middle School Coaches Meeting – Session III Concussion Management Training Keeping Children Safe – Child Abuse & Neglect, Reporting Responsibilities Presentation Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying April 9, 2013

2. Tacoma School District Mission
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND COMMUNITY, WE WILL PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT IS RIGOROUS, INDIVIDUALIZED AND ENABLES STUDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A CHANGING AND DIVERSE WORLD.

3. Tacoma School District Vision
WE WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH ALL STUDENTS EXHIBIT HIGH STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND ARE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

4. Tacoma School District Goals
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
All students will perform at or above grade level, and we will eliminate disparities among all groups of students
As a coach what is your role in this goal?
PARTNERSHIP
We will fully engage our parents, community and staff in the education of our children
As a coach how are you successful in this goal?

5. Tacoma School District Goals
SAFETY
All schools will create and maintain safe learning environments that promote excellent academic achievement.
As a coach what is your role in helping students attain this goal?
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.
100% GRADUATION

6. AGENDA Middle School Philosophy and Sportsmanship Statement
Sportsmanship Expectations
MS Athletic Website
Student-Athlete Expectations
Supervision
Turnout – New Model!!!
Specific Sports Information – Girls Basketball, Wrestling
Commissioner Information
Coaches Expectations – New Model!!!
Volunteer Coaches Information
Coaches Handbook – On-Line
Interscholastic Athletics – Regulation 2151R
Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines – New Information and Process
Officials
Transportation Information
Payroll Information
Appropriate Leave

7. AGENDA First Aid, CPR and AED Information Volunteer Coaches
Hazing Information - Reminders
Supervision Reminders
Concussion Management
Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries and Harassment Intimidation and Bullying Information

8. Middle School Philosophy
Program should be challenging and stimulating
Develop among your players a sense of clean hard, yet friendly competition
Teach the proper reactions toward winning and losing
Help student-athlete develop a positive self-image
Ensure that ALL athletes participate in contests

9. MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORSMANSHIP STATEMENT
We the participants of the Tacoma School District will demonstrate excellent sportsmanship by respecting our opponents and playing fairly during competition. We will strive to be positive role models by showing great spirit and pride in our school and communities. During competition home or away, win or lose we will have fun, play hard and play fair.

11. SPORTSMANSHIP EXPECTACTIONS
Unacceptable Behavior
Using disrespectful or derogatory language
Showing a bad temper following an official’s call
Refuse to shake hands at the end of a contest
Mocking or Taunting opponents
Acceptable Behavior
Applaud during introductions
Accept decisions of officials
Treat competition as a game
Encourage positive sportsmanlike conduct

12. STUDENT ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS
Adhere to school-based academic and behavior expectations. Students must have a 2.0 with no failing grades throughout the season to be eligible to participate in inter-school competition.* 
Attend school for a full day on game days. This rule can only be waived by the administration.
Students must purchase an ASB card.
Have positive Sportsmanship at all times.
Be responsible for the equipment and uniform issued.

13. SUPERVISION
Athletes will be under direct supervision of their coach at all times BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER a CONTEST both at HOME and AWAY.

14. TURNOUT Practice sessions – 2 hours per day, 3pm to 5pm
Varsity Teams – Will practice and/or compete five days a week
Turnouts – Monday through Friday
Coaches will record attendance every day of practice

15. Baseball:
Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.
An individual who participates in middle school football will be allowed to waive up to a maximum of one-half (five practice days) of the required individual practices days (10 practice days) for baseball, fastpitch, and track and field.
The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

16. Fastpitch:
Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.
An individual who participates in middle school football will be allowed to waive up to a maximum of one-half (five practice days) of the required individual practices days (10 practice days) for baseball, fastpitch, and track and field.
The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

17. Track and Field:
Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.
Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.
Students should be selected for JV and Varsity track and field based on skill level and maturity of each student athlete.
An individual who participates in middle school football will be allowed to waive up to a maximum of one-half (five practice days) of the required individual practices days (10 practice days) for baseball, fastpitch, and track and field.
The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

18. Baseball Commissioner: Paul Munizza – Mason Middle School Phone: (253) Fastpitch Commissioner: Melanie Wyckoff – Baker Middle School Phone: (253)

19. COACH EXPECTATIONS
The Varsity coach is responsible for the entire program.
First contact with AD regarding eligibility of players
Lead in developing tryout drills to help make decision on teams (Varsity, JV and/or C). This is done in conjunction with the other coaches.
Lead in developing team practices and then working with the JV and/or C team coaches to allow them to develop some of their own practices as well.
Lead in making decisions if players will move from one team to the next, in conjunction with the other coaches.
Lead in the supervision of students and will develop a plan on who will walk students out of practice to the buses, in conjunction with the other coaches.
The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

20. COACH EXPECTATIONS The Assistant coaches:
Additional contacts with AD regarding eligibility of players
Work with the Varsity coach in developing tryout drills to help make decision on teams (Varsity, JV and/or C).
Work with the Varsity coach in developing team practices and also developing your team practices as well.
Work with the Varsity coach in making decisions if players will move from one team to the next.
Work with the Varsity coach in supervision of students and will develop a plan on who will walk students out of practice to the buses, in conjunction with the other coaches. Coaches you are still responsible for the supervision of YOUR TEAM!!!
The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

21. COACH EXPECTATIONS SET A GOOD EXAMPLE – YOU ARE THE ROLE MODEL
Exemplify the highest moral and ethical behavior
Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship. Make sportsmanship the number one priority.
Respect the judgment of officials and abide by all rules. DO NOT ARGUE WITH OFFICIALS!!!!!!
Treat opposing coaches, participants with respect.
SHAKE HANDS AFTER EACH CONTEST!!!!!!
USE GOOD COMMON SENSE

22. COACHING DO’S AND DON’TS
Supervise players in locker rooms, restrooms, in the stands, waiting for your game, after the game etc.
Require athletes to remain in the contest area.
DON’T
Allow warm-up outside your supervision
Allow food and/or soda at game site
Allow players to roam around the building
Allow lopsided scoring that would embarrass the other team

23. VOLUNTEER COACHES
All volunteer coaches must complete an application at the school. Please have your volunteer coaches work with your athletic director for clearance through the building.
Volunteers ARE NOT allowed to coach any practice, games, meets, sets, matches BY THEMSELVES AT ANY TIME.

24. Track and Field Coaches - Reminder

25. COACHES HANDBOOK Coaches Education Clinics & Coaches Information
Regulation 2151R – Interscholastic Athletics
Policy 5010 – Employee Conduct Rules
Regulation 6213 – Swimming Pool Supervision
Family Educational Right To Privacy Act
Team Transportation Procedures
Coaching Standards (WIAA)
Checklists

26. Interscholastic Athletics 2151R
ATHLETIC CODE
Physical Appearance
A student-athlete shall wear and maintain the school and district team uniform during athletic contests or as directed by the coach.
Attendance at School
A student-athlete must be in school on the day of the activity and attending all classes to participate in the activity.
Misrepresentation
A student-athlete who has forged any signature, made false entry or altered any document on any required athletic forms to gain athletic eligibility shall become ineligible in the current sports program for the remainder of that sports season.

27. Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines
Be CLEAR with your rules, guidelines, expectations as it relates to your programs.
Please make sure your rules and guidelines have been reviewed by your athletic director and administration.
Remember that your rules and guidelines CANNOT violate school district policies and regulations
Make sure you develop progressive discipline
First offense
Second offense
Third offense

28. Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines
Clearly explain what is considered an excused absence from practice and what is not excused as well as the disciplinary actions that will take place for unexcused absences
Be clear with your modes of communication with players, parents/legal guardians. Have an “open door policy” in regards to communication.

29. Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines
Have players and parents sign and date sport specific rules and guidelines, keep a copy and give a copy to your athletic director to file appropriately.
Also, clearly explain the NFHS sports rules to your athletes. It is important that you take time to go over rules with your students so issue do not occur.

30. OFFICIALS Treat Officials With Respect
Officials are there to call the game/match they see.
Remember, if we did not have the officials association, the coaches would be responsible for officiating.

31. TRANSPORTATION
Be aware of bus pick-up times and locations for away games. Pick-up times will be 2:45pm for in-city and 2:30pm for games/matches at Meeker
Be ready to load at the designated time. This is the coaches responsibility.
Rosters should be given to the bus driver for each away trip

32. Transportation Reminders
Coaches and students must abide by the bus regulations, either posted or announced by the bus driver.
Students must remain in their seats at all times. Moving from one seat to another while the bus is moving is a safety hazard.
If seat belts are on the bus, students must wear their seat belt. This is a state law!
Coaches and students must pick-up all garbage before exiting the bus.
Please be respectful to the bus driver and their job responsibilities.

33. How am I cleared to coach?
Clearance through Human Resources (HR)
Unpaid/Volunteer Coach until cleared through HR – remember…must have appropriate volunteer forms completed and on-file with the building (please work with your AD if this has not been completed).
Don’t Worry…..you will make all your hours….

34. Certificated, Classified and Non-District Paid on the following dates:
Payroll
Certificated, Classified and Non-District
Paid on the following dates:
May 5th
May 20th
June 5th
June 20th

35. Payroll Classified and Non-District Payroll Form
You will complete your timesheets every two weeks.
Timesheets can be found on the website and forms can be completed on your computer and printed every two weeks to help you keep track of your coaching hours on a daily basis.
Deadlines are set by payroll and if you miss the deadline you will not be paid until the next payroll period.

37. Appropriate Leave
Sick Leave
If you are our sick from work, you are not allowed to coach at practice or in a game/meet/match on that day.
Extraordinary Leave and Family Leave
If you use extraordinary leave or family leave, you are allowed to coach at practice or in a game/meet/match on that day.
Athletics and Activities does not condone using Extraordinary or Family leave to prepare for practices/games/meets/matches.

38. OTHER FIRST AID/CPR CLASSES
CPR Company:
Local Fire Department

39. VOLUNTEER COACHES
All volunteer coaches must complete an application at the school.
Head Coaches – YOU must verify your volunteer coach(es) have talked with the AD and that they have completed the appropriate paperwork with the school BEFORE they begin coaching.

40. VOLUNTEER COACHES
Please remind your volunteer coaches to bring with them a copy of their social security card as well as an identification (driver’s license, passport)
Volunteers must complete new paperwork EVERY TWO YEARS.

41. VOLUNTEER COACHES Regulation 4130R
Volunteers “Serve in the capacity of helpers and not to be assigned to roles which require specific professional training. Instructional services shall be rendered under the supervision of certificated/classified/non-district staff.” Volunteers ARE NOT allowed to coach any practice, games, meets, sets, matches BY THEMSELVES AT ANY TIME.

42. HAZING DEFINITION RCW 28B.10.900, 28B.10.901 and 28B.10.902
Includes any method of initiation into a student organization that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm., or serious mental or emotional harm, to any student or other person attending a public or private or higher education or other secondary educational institution in this state.
(2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable as provided under RCW 9A

43. Hazing Incidents

44. Hazing Incidents

45. Physical Activities of Hazing
Tying or Taping players up and exposing them to the elements
Stripping a teammate and exposing him to the public (Example: De-panting)
Throwing players in showers
Locking players in lockers
“Gang tackling” teammates (specifically varsity players tackling JV, C and Frosh teams)

46. Supervision Simple Reminders:
Athletes will be under direct supervision of their coach at all times BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER a CONTEST both at HOME and AWAY.
Simple Reminders:
SET A GOOD EXAMPLE – YOU ARE THE ROLE MODEL
Exemplify the highest moral and ethical behavior
Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship.
Respect the judgment of officials and abide by all rules. DO NOT ARGUE WITH OFFICIALS!!!!!!
Treat opposing coaches, participants with respect.
USE GOOD COMMON SENSE

47. Concussion Management Training
Guidelines and Procedures for Dealing with Potential Concussion.
Welcome to the Concussion Management portion of the clinic. By completing this online rules clinic you will be certified in concussion training. 47 47

48. What is a Concussion
A concussion by definition, means “to shake violently.”
A blow to the head or to another part of the body, with force transmitted to your head, that causes the brain to shake inside the skull and result in “EVEN A BRIEF AND MILD” alteration in brain function is considered a concussion.
Concussion can be caused by a blow to the head, or to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. Most concussions are caused by a rapid acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull. 48 48

49. How Do I Recognize a Concussion
Signs and symptoms of concussion vary depending on what part of the brain is involved.
Signs of concussion are what you observe in an athlete;
Symptoms are what players tell you they are feeling.
Signs and symptoms of a concussion may vary between athletes depending on what part of the brain is injured.
Remember, an athlete does not have to lose consciousness to sustain a concussion. 49 49

50. How Do I Recognize a Concussion
Signs of concussion may include:
Appears dazed or confused
Acts confused about assignments
Forgets plays
In unsure of game, score, or opponent
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly
Shows behavior or personality changes
Can’t recall events prior to hit
Can’t recall events after hit
Here is a list of some of the signs that may lead you to suspect a concussion is present. These are signs that you observe in the athlete 50 50

51. How Do I Recognize a Concussion
Symptoms of concussion may include:
Headache
Nausea
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or fuzzy vision
Feeling sluggish
Feeling foggy or groggy
Concentration or memory problems
Confusion
Here is a list of some of the symptoms of a concussion. This is what the athlete tells you they are feeling. 51 51

52. What Do I Do if I Suspect a Concussion?
Any athlete suspected of a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately.
Continue to monitor the player after your initial evaluation.
Make sure the athlete is supervised for at least one or two hours after you suspect a concussion.
Do not allow the athlete to return to play until you have received written clearance from a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries.
If you suspect a concussion remove the athlete from play immediately. Continue to monitor the athlete and make sure the parents are notified. Make sure the athlete is supervised for at least one or two hours after you suspect a concussion.
Do Not allow the athlete to return to play until you have received written clearance from a licensed health car provider trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries. 52 52

53. Health Care Providers
What health care providers are licensed and trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries:
Medical Doctors (MD)
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Physicians Assistant (PA)
Licensed Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)
This is a current list of which health care providers are licensed in the State of Washington with training in the evaluation and management of brain injuries. 53 53

54. “WHEN IN DOUBT – SIT THEM OUT”