Pre-Season Parent Meeting Lake Shore High School Boys Soccer Fall 2016 Pre-Season Parent Meeting

Contacts Head Coach David Lount dlount@lsps.org JV Coach Chris Gwozdz cgwozdz@lsps.org

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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.

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

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

1313 2016 LSHS BOYS SOCCER The Lake Shore boys soccer team competes in the MAC Gold division. The boys have won 4 of the last 5 district titles. From 2011-2013 the boys soccer team went to 3 regional final games winning the region in 2013. In 2015, we won the district title, but lost in the opening round of regional play.

Schedules Athletics Page http://www.lakeshoreschools.org/athl etics.html MAC Page http://macombmac.misd.net/ LSHS Soccer Website http://shoriansoccer.weebly.com Please check the website, regularly.

TRANSPORTATION Transportation will be one way unless schools are further than 10 miles from Lake Shore. Schools with return transportation would be Clawson, Port Huron Northern, Belleville, Anchor Bay and Warren Mott.

Eligibility Requirements   Academic/pass four classes and maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA Physical on file Meets the guidelines under the MHSAA transfer rule.

TEAM RULES Players will be respectful by using appropriate language when interacting with other players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators. Players will not taunt, use obscene gestures or attempt to demean others. HAZING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Players will arrive on time, properly dressed and equipped, for all practices, games and meetings. Players will practice and exhibit good sportsmanship. Players will use appropriate behavior on social media(twitter, etc.)

1818 Team Routines Players will remain on the bench during games, unless subbing, consulting with the trainer or warming up. Players will report to home games 45 minutes before game time and meet at the place designated by the coach. Players will participate as instructed during the pre-game warm-up. Players will attend all practices properly dressed and equipped. Before the formal practice begins, players are to work on individual skills. All equipment will be retrieved and all litter removed at the end of all games and practices. This responsibility belongs to everyone.

Consequences for Violating Team Rules 1st Offense: Verbal Warning 2nd Offense: Loss of ½ half of playing time 3rd Offense: Loss of a game and meeting with parents 4th Offense: Referral to Athletic Director 5th Offense: Possible removal from the team Any players who refuse to accept consequences for their behavior will be denied participation in the program, until the conflict is resolved. All team rules are in addition to all School and District policies.

TEAM APPAREL All players will receive shorts, two jerseys and a team bag. These are school property and are only to be worn for Lake Shore Soccer Games. The only piece of clothing players must purchase are two pairs of team socks. Cost will be $15 for two pairs of socks. Team spirit wear and other gear can be purchased but IS NOT REQUIRED!

Follow Shorian Soccer Follow updates to the boys soccer team by using Remind. Text @lshsso to 81010 to sign up. Miprepzone Macomb usually has game recaps from the macomb daily. http://www.macombmac.misd.net/ Twitter @shoriansoccer www.shoriansoccer.weebly.com