ES PARENT MEETING FALL SPORTS 2016 NARDIN ATHLETICS ES PARENT MEETING FALL SPORTS 2016

ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY Our commitment is to provide a safe, structured, and respectful environment for our students to develop their sport specific skills, cultivate their character and courage, and learn personal responsibility and teamwork through sports.

OUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS Improvement Experience Sportsmanship

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES SPORT ELIGIBILTY Updated physical Permission Form Medical Authorization Form

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES ATTENDANCE Unexcused vs. excused absences Must participate in PE to participate in sport Time management & choices

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES RETURN TO PLAY: INJURIES Doctor’s clearance & notes to Health Office (not coaches) Concussion protocol

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES TRANSPORTATION POLICY Practice shuttle Bus for contests Study Halls

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES Apparel purchased through ADPRO Orders are placed through the athletics office only Checks are written to Nardin Academy

COMMUNICATION: ISSUES/CONCERNS 24 HOURS Athlete-Coach Parent-Coach AD-Parent

Only fundraising event that directly supports the athletic program Golfing For Gators June 12, 2017 Links at Ivy Ridge Only fundraising event that directly supports the athletic program

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES COMMUNICATION Website Hotline message center 716-270-6970

John O’Sullivan Changing the Game Project 70% of children are dropping out of organized sports by the age of 13 Play for fun---Winning doesn’t make top 10 reasons Quit because of criticism and parents State of mind increases performance Worst thing for kids---the ride home “I love watching you play!!”

TEAM MEETINGS GO GATORS! 5/6 Girls- classroom 100 5/6 Boys – classroom 102 7/8 Boys - classroom 104 7/8 Girls - classroom 106 Swim – Chapel GO GATORS!