Athletic Department Staff - AP/AD- John Hartley jhartley@lsps.org Athletics Secretary- Robin Gill rgill@lsps.org 586-285-8920

Role of the Athletic Department Coordinate all athletic programs Communicate athletic and school system guidelines to student/athletes, parents, and coaches Oversee due process of student/athletes Enforcement of the Athletic Handbook Ensure we are following all MHSAA standards

Booster Club President- Wendy Tobias - Vice President- Sue DeLong Treasurer- Beth Machnik Secretary- Lisa Borgacz Trustees- Keely Boren, Tracy Ritz, Chris Frogge

Misc. Office location Schedule location, MHSAA.com, athletic website Insurance (Infosnap) MHSAA Concussion Insurance (new 2015) Transportation- 10 mile rule

Athletic Website http://shoriansports.weebly.com/ Individual sport information pages Practice schedules Game schedules Photos, stats, bus schedules A work in progress!!

Gate Fees Gate fees $5 Stand alone 9th/JV contests will remain $3 Annual passes remain - $30 adult, $25 Students In-season athletes are free for that season Student fee $2 (current LS ID) Gate will open 30 minutes prior to start of contest

OK to Participate Cards 2nd year of implementation 2016-17, checks and balances Student/athlete must have- Physical card on file (April 15, 2016) Emergency card on file Deemed academic/transfer eligible to participate Student given signed/stamped card from AO, presented to the coach- may participate

Athletic Trainer Scott Ruhle, ATC Internship through DMC @ Pointe Fitness Grand Valley State University Coverage of home events Dr. Sadiq Haque affiliation Treatment of athletes All coaches trained in CPR/First Aid/Concussion/Heat Humidity

Concussion Legislation PA 342 and 343- Michigan Sports Concussion Awareness Laws- Effective June 30, 2013 Involved adults participate in an online concussion awareness training program. Provide educational resources to parents, athletes, and volunteers, and obtain a signed statement that is to be kept on record at school. Immediate removal of an athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion. Athlete must receive written clearance from appropriate health professional prior to return of physical activity.

MHSAA Concussion Insurance

Heat/Humidity MHSAA policy 30 minutes prior to start/60 minutes after start take temp and humidity readings Digital Psychrometer used to read temp and heat index Anytime Heat Index is above 95 degrees- special regulations regarding practice and contests go into effect. HI above 104 degrees- stop all activity Temp below 80, no need for any special regulations

Eligibility MHSAA regulation- Credit in 66% of class load- passing 4 out of 5 at LSHS LSPS policy- minimum 2.0 GPA- immediately eligible 1.5-1.99- Probationary status- minimum 2 weeks ineligibility. Must raise GPA by .5 to regain eligibility.

Substance Abuse Tobacco Alcohol Narcotics Other serious offenses 24/7/365 Zero tolerance for violations- privilege not a right

Role of the Coach Good role model- conduct, character, professionalism Communicate with parents/athletes Promote educational experience of athletics Responsible for guiding the team/goals Supervise all activities pertaining to the team Respect officials decisions

Role of the Student/Athlete Dependable, positive, work ethic, sportsmanship (good teammate) Honor the code of conduct (drug, alcohol, tobacco free) Maintain academic eligibility Perform to the best of ability on the playing surface Respect decisions of officials

Role of the Parent Support/Encourage your Son/Daughter to perform to the best of their ability Be aware of expectations from the coaching staff Model sportsmanlike behavior at all times Communicate with coaches to enhance positive relationship Be active in the athletic booster club Respect decisions of officials Be alcohol and tobacco free at all times on school property

Fans be supportive and cheer positive at events! Sum it up Players play! Coaches coach! Officials officiate! Fans be supportive and cheer positive at events!

Coach contact Email address, phone call, scheduled meeting 24 hour rule (delay the contact) Non-team personnel not allowed in team area for games and practices- safety and security of all involved. Best and worst- part of the solution, not a part of the problem