McGraw Athletics Parent Information Night

Welcome! Objectives: Create awareness of Policies and Procedures Improve communication between Parents, Players, Coaches and Administrators Allow Parents/Athletes a time to ask questions

Attendance Academic and Athletic Success Policy: If a Student-Athlete is late/absent from school they may not participate in practices or games A note from a doctor, NOT a parent is needed to participate that day Extenuating Circumstances Communication is KEY!

Academics If a Student-Athlete fails ONE course at the Interim or 10-week marking period, he/she may continue to participate on their team. If a Student-Athlete fails TWO or more courses at the Interim or 10-week marking period, he/she is considered ineligible until the next marking period.

Physicals Every Student-Athlete needs a current physical to participate in Athletics If a physical is current at the beginning of a season, the Student-Athlete is eligible for THAT sports season Physicals are good for ONE YEAR Nurse will be holding FREE physicals throughout the year. Take advantage!!

APP (Athletic Placement Process) New format for moving 7th or 8th grade students to JV or Varsity Level. Coaches Recommendation Parent Consent Maturity Test Physical Tests (Not JV or Varsity Specific) Team Try Out

Transportation Players must ride the bus to away games. A parent may sign out their son/daughter with the coach after an away game to ride home with them. Parents may choose to add up to 3 people to sign out their child using the Transportation Release Form.

Transportation (cont’)

Playing Time Modified JV Varsity Everyone plays, every game JV Best athletes play the majority of the time, but opportunities to play are still there for everyone Varsity Best athletes play the majority of the time All playing time is based on the coaches discretion

Chain of Command A Student-Athlete/parent has a concern about playing time… Who can I talk to??? #1 – Coach #2 – Athletic Director #3 – HS Principal #4 – Superintendent #5 – Board of Education

Chain of Command (cont’) Things to consider: Don’t approach a coach after a game in anger. Ask the coach, or call the next day, if there is a time when you can talk with him/her. Encourage your child to talk with the coach first. Always remember we are all here because we want what is best for KIDS!

Sideline Behavior Yelling at an official will NOT cause them to become a better official. It sets a bad example for the players and ultimately creates a disadvantage for our kids/teams. If a fan demonstrates unacceptable behavior, they will be given a YELLOW Card (warning). If the behavior continues, the fan will be issued a RED Card (ejection) and be asked to leave the premises.

Social Media

Social Media (cont’) Social Media plays a HUGE role in the lives of Student-Athletes and their parents. It can be a very useful tool for spreading and gathering information.

Social Media (cont’) However... Keep all posts POSITIVE Tweet about a win! Post a pic of your teammate scoring a goal! Send a proud message to your child. If you don’t have anything nice to say… Put the phone down!! If you are angry, frustrated or need to vent. Angry/rude postings by anyone, only ends up hurting our kids.

Extracurricular Code of Conduct Refer to Student Handbook Bullying will NOT be tolerated. Please refer to the student handbook for the McGraw Bullying policy.

Concussion Awareness My child suffered a concussion during an athletic activity…what happens next? Return to play Protocol (RTP) established by NYSPHSAA School doctor (Castellanos) must sign off on final RTP checklist

Non-School Sports Student-Athletes are encouraged to prioritize their involvement in Non-School sponsored athletics All of our coaches try to make sure athletes know that school sports come before non-school sports If an athlete gets injured in a non-school sport, they are encouraged to let their school coach know ASAP.

Miscellaneous Website: www.mcgeagles.com Twitter Account: @mcgeaglessports Tweet at us and we will retweet a picture! Sports Awards Format??? No JV Soccer  Booster Club needs volunteers!

Booster Club What does Booster Club do? Concession stands at home Soccer and Basketball games 2 Bottle and Can Drives (Fall and Spring) Purchase new team uniforms and equipment Assist in Sports Awards and Celebrations Monthly meetings Be a part of a great organization!

That’s All Folks! Questions? Comments? Contact me anytime: Abe Johnson 607-836-3616 ajohnson@mcgrawschools.org