2017 Fairborn High School Spring Sports Parent Meeting Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Head Coaches Softball - Tiffany Smith Baseball - Josh Patrick Boys Track - Chris Hunter Girls Track - John Barr Boys Tennis - Doug Coy

Skyhawk Athletic Club President - Stacy Johnson Vice President - Natalie Easterling Vice President - Sonya Walker Secretary - Connie Parker Treasurer - Tammy Burns *Looking for a new President, Vice President and Secretary for 2017-18 school year. *

Liz Moermond & Brian Wheeler Athletic Trainers Liz Moermond & Brian Wheeler

Athletic Department Information www.FairbornAthletics.com Twitter: @SkyhawksSports1 Athletic Director: Micah Harding, C.A.A. Athletic Secretary: Denise Riley Middle School Site Manager: Chad Weingart

Pictures Picture day is March 22nd Senior posters are $25 Checks due on picture day Checks made payable to Skyhawk Athletic Club

Forms Needed to Participate in Athletics OHSAA Physical Form Emergency Medical Card Ohio Concussion Form Student-Parent Contract *High school students are required to undergo IMPACT testing with athletic trainers at the beginning of the season*

Participation Fees $150 at the high school $100 at the middle school Payment plan dates March 15 March 29 April 12 April 26 *Any missed payment will result in the athlete not being able to participate in future scrimmages and/or games until payments are current.*

Attendance Must be in school half a day High School: 7:20am-10:45am or 10:45am-2:10pm Middle School: 7:45am-11:45am or 11:45am-2:40pm Exceptions can be made if approved ahead of time by building principal (High School=Gene Lolli, Middle School=Deb Hauberg) Must provide doctor’s note if missing more than half day for medical reason

Eligibility Must pass 5 one credit classes Must maintain a 2.0 GPA Every student may use a one time exemption if their GPA falls between 1.5 and 1.9 This exemption may be used one time only in high school and one time only in middle school Students must live in Fairborn school district May attend Baker MS, Fairborn HS, Greene County Career Center, Dayton STEM, Homeschooled, other charter/community schools as approved by Fairborn Schools

Transfer Students *Any student who transfers during or after their freshmen year must fill out OHSAA transfer paperwork with Mr. Harding in the athletic office before they can Contact Mr. Harding with any questions.play in a scrimmage or game*

Drugs, Tobacco & Alcohol Guidelines 1st Offense Must sit out half the season of current sport or upcoming sport Must attend 6 substance abuse counseling sessions Must show proof of a passed drug test within a week of returning to play Cannot have any office/discipline referrals during 50% suspension 2nd Offense Must sit out from athletics for 365 days 3rd Offense Banned from athletics for remainder of career playing sports at Fairborn HS

Communicating with Coaches Communication should always be player to coach first Parent can contact coach to set up a meeting. Strongly encouraged that the student-athlete be present during the meeting If the coach cannot be reached in a reasonable amount of time, contact the Athletic Director. Chain of command when addressing a concern: Head Coach Athletic Director Building Principal Superintendent Board of Education

Communicating with Coaches *Never attempt to confront or contact a coach before , during or after a game or practice* 24 hour rule Email/call/text the coach to set up the appointment

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with a Coach Treatment of student-athlete mentally and physically Ways to help your student-athlete improve Concerns about your student-athlete’s behavior Philosophy of Coach Expectations for team and student-athletes Team requirements/expectations/rules Requirements to earn a varsity letter Special needs of a student-athlete Schedule conflicts

Inappropriate Areas to Discuss with a Coach Playing time Play calling Position assignment Team strategy Other student-athletes

Room Assignments Track - Auditorium HS Softball - Media Center HS/MS Baseball - Commons Boys Tennis - Room 131 MS Softball - Room 126