Spackenkill Athletic Program Athletic Orientation Night 2016 Marco R. Lanzoni Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

Did you know? 723 students (7 th – 12 th grade) participate on our 46 interscholastic teams over three seasons : our teams won 7 divisional titles, 4 league and 2 section championships Girls’ Soccer – won 5 th consecutive Section 9 championship Girls’ Tennis – won 5 th consecutive league championship Baseball – won 3 consecutive league championships * playing tonight for their 4th

Did you know? 142 MHAL Scholar Athletes (90 or above in-season average) 17 out of our 18 varsity teams qualified as NYS Scholar Athlete Teams Spackenkill has a full-time Athletic Trainer Don McChesney ATC –

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)

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

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

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Signups and Start Dates Signups: Fall – May 2016 Winter – October 2016 Spring – February 2017 Start Dates: Fall (Varsity/JV) Aug. 15 (Mod) Sept. 7 Winter (Varsity/JV) Nov. 7 (Mod) Nov. 14 Spring (Varsity/JV) Mar. 6 (Mod) Mar. 13

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

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)

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

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

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 - (15’-16’) 142 athletes maintained a 90 or above in-season average this year

Philosophy of Program Levels Modified – 7 th and 8 th grade ◦ Introduction to the dynamics of interscholastic athletic school teams – sportsmanship, game rules ◦ Fundamentals/skill development vs. competitive emphasis ◦ Each athlete receives playing time when team expectations are met and safety is not compromised Junior Varsity (JV) ◦ Refining skills ◦ Preparation for the Varsity level and program success ◦ Balance between team and player development and striving for victory ◦ Playing time dependent on skill set and meeting team expectations

Philosophy of Program Levels Varsity ◦ Emphasis on skills and strategies to win contests ◦ Working to reach the maximum potential of the group and individual ◦ Continued emphasis on sportsmanship ◦ Playing time dependent on skill set and meeting team expectations

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

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

Modified Practice Schedule When school is in session ◦ Monday – Friday 3pm to 5pm (generally) ◦ 2:30pm to 3pm extra help available with teachers Shuttles transport athletes to practice facilities off-campus ◦ High School ◦ Nassau/Hagan Elementary ◦ Casperkill ◦ Poughkeepsie Boathouse

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

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

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