Parent Information Meeting August 2016 ROGERS EAGLE ATHLETICS 2016-2017 Parent Information Meeting August 2016

ROGERS Middle School Boys Coaching Staff Jody Hormann-ISD Athletic Director 7th Grade Coaches: Jaron Burgess-Head 7th Football, Head 7th Basketball, Track Nick Whatley-Football, Basketball, Soccer Chris Rodriguez-Football, Wrestling, Head Track 8th Grade Coaches: Chris Shaffer-Boys Athletics Coordinator, Head 8th Football Jakeob Garner-Football, Head 8th Basketball, Track Josh Reed-Football, Basketball, Track Jeff Smith-Tennis 7/8 Austin Peacock-Soccer 7/8

Rogers Athletic Newsletter & Communication Parents are encouraged to visit the Rogers Middle School website, specifically the Rogers Athletics Homepage often. Rank One Schedules: sign up for schedule alerts and sync calendar, roster alerts will also come from Rank One.

Mandatory Athletic Participation Forms Mandatory Athletic Participation Forms: Parents, for the 2016-17 school year, the required athletic participation paperwork for the UIL and PISD will be completed using electronic forms handled via our Rank One software. All incoming athletes in 7th-12th grades are required to have these forms filled out prior to practice and UIL competition. Please follow the link https://prosperisd.rankonesport.com/Main/Default2.aspx?Type=4 and complete the online forms as soon as possible. (Before Aug 22!) There are instructions on how to complete the forms on the Rank One. webpage the link takes you to. The physical and medical history forms will be the only paper forms to print either from the Rank One site. The physical form will still need to be submitted to the campus your child will be attending prior to any activity.  If you have any questions please email our Head Athletic Trainer at PHS, Michael Henry, at mdhenry@prosper-isd.net.

Athletic Periods 7th GradeTeam Athletics Practice before school (6:30am) & 1st Period 7th Grade Offseason Athletics (all others) – 7th period 8th GradeTeam Athletics 8th period & practice after school (4:45pm) Exceptions: Block Schedule days Wednesday & Thursday 1st & 7th period will have class Wednesday 8th period will have class Thursday

During the period of ineligibility UIL No Pass – No Play Academics are a priority and it is the responsibility of the athlete to stay on top of their grades. Athletes current grades will be pulled from Skyward once a week. If an athlete is failing at District Wide Eligibility Date they are ineligible for 3 weeks. First mandatory grade eligibility date is September 30th. During the period of ineligibility Athlete will practice, but will not be able to participate or travel to games. Athletes may regain eligibility at the 3 week period if they are passing ALL classes.

PISD Athletic Trainers Coaches need to be notified if an athlete is injured during practice, game, or in other activities if it will interfere athletics. Michael Henry or Sarah Hartman, PISD trainers are available before and after school for consultation and treatment for injuries. The trainers are located at the indoor facility at Prosper High School. A doctor or trainer note will be needed if the injury prevails. Injured athletes are required to be at practice and dress out. Practices will not have to be made up if the athlete is paying attention and engaged in the practice plan. Prosper I.S.D. has a supplemental insurance policy that covers our athletes. ~Athletes/parents must file on their personal insurance before any claims will be paid by the supplemental policy provided by the district. ~THE SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ELIMINATION OF "OUT OF POCKET” EXPENSE. If an accident occurs, see the Athletic Trainer for claim forms or additional information.

PISD All Sports Pass The PISD Athletic department is proud to introduce the All Sports Pass. This pass will be valid at ALL home Middle School and High School athletic events EXCEPT VARSITY FOOTBALL, TOURNAMENTS AND PLAYOFF GAMES. Additional information can be found on the PISD Athletic website or you can purchase tonight. Parent Sports Pass: $75.00 Student Sports Pass: $50.00

Expectations for Athletes and Parents From our Players: From our Parents: Education comes first! Support the Program: Respect-Teachers, Coaches, Teammates Team Unity, Positivity Effort: Practice AND Games Encouragement Honesty and Integrity Care for your new equipment Commitment to academics/athletics Be punctual: On time! Call/email Coach Shaffer if there is Communicate to coaches if absent issue (clshaffer@prosper-isd.net) NO Bullying/Hazing Support Coaches-they work hard to place our athletes in a position to be successful.

Parent Meetings All coaches are more than happy to meet with parents to discuss your child. Coaches will not discuss playing time or other players. Parents should encourage players to talk with coaches prior to parent meetings if there is a concern. Parent meetings will be scheduled. We will not meet with a parent after the completion of a game. Parents are welcome to call/email to set up a meeting. Athletes are encouraged to attend meetings with their parents.

Rogers MS Boys Athletics Consequences Late to Practice: Designated coach will coordinate extra conditioning that day. Extra conditioning will be gassers (or conditioning appropriate for sport). First time late = 2 gassers, Second time late = 3 gassers etc.. Process will start over on the day after the game that week. NOS = Not our Standard. Missing practice: (Unexcused) Athlete will sit out one quarter of the game that week. For 2 unexcused absences player will miss 2 quarters (one half). For 3 unexcused absences player will miss the entire game for that week. Missing practice: (Excused) Present Doctors note to Head Coach. Playing time in that week’s game will be affected due to limited amount of practice time. Tutoring in place of practice: Player must communicate tutoring in advance to coaches and player must have that teacher confirm their attendance. Try and schedule tutoring opposite/around practice time. Doctor’s appointment scheduled during practice: Player will give his Head Coach a 12 hour advanced notice for the practice they will miss. Excused absence may result in limited amount playing time for the game that week. Present doctors note to Head coach. Stealing/Theft: Follow policies and consequences set forth in 2016 – 2017 Eagle Athletic Handbook. Please read handbook thoroughly. ISS: Will result in NOS (Not Our Standard). Will result in extra conditioning and a loss of playing time in that week’s game. Extra conditioning will be gassers. First ISS = 2 gassers, Second ISS = 3 gassers, Third ISS = 4 gassers etc. Process begins fresh after game that week. ISS on game day results in loss of playing privileges. ISS on practice day results in loss of practice privileges, therefore, playing time in that week’s game could be limited.

Eagle Basketball Introduction of coaching staff 3 Teams: Green, Black, White Tryouts: Approximately 3 days Season Calendar Dates from November February Offseason

Uniforms & Practice Gear Boys Athletics Uniforms & Practice Gear School provides game uniforms & practice gear (we will wash uniforms – unless allergic) Athletes are responsible for their lock/locker/clothing Practice clothing will be washed. If taken home, athlete responsible for bringing back the next day. Athletes must wear them EVERYDAY to practice/athletic period!!!!

Eagle Track Introduce Coaches 5 meets including Districts. 3 or 4 athletes per event except for long distance (up to 6) 7th and 8th grade individual teams 14 individual open events and 3 relay events (coaches choice). Athletes are encouraged to try all 14 events to find their specialty. Athletes may enter 3 running and 2 field or vice versa per UIL. We will try to max out every athlete.

Jeff Smith (jssmith@prosper-isd.net) Wrestling Chris Rodriguez (clrodriguez@prosper-isd.net) Darren Snyder (dlsnyder@prosper-isd.net) Season: November-January Soccer Austin Peacock (ampeacock@prosper-isd.net) Nicholas Whatley   (nvwhately@prosper-isd.net) Season: After Spring Break/Playoffs Tennis Jeff Smith (jssmith@prosper-isd.net) Season: March 14-April 25 Cross Country Jennifer Salinas (jlsalinas@prosper-isd.net) Adrianne Forrest (adforrest@prosper-isd.net) Season: September 10-October 17

Go Eagles!!! Questions please email: Coach Shaffer clshaffer@prosper-isd.net Thank you for coming- It is going to be an awesome year! Go Eagles!!!