SPRING PRE-SEASON COACHES’ MEETING 2009

Agenda Item A. Athletic Policy Handbook review LEBANON ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT LEBANON ATHLETICS WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION AS AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM IN A COMPETITIVE AND WHOLESOME ENVIRONMENT WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RESPECT OF OTHERS AND SELF, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE.

COACHING EXPECTATIONS 1)PUT YOUR ATHLETES FIRST 2)BE A ROLE MODEL FOR LOYALY, HONESTY, AND INTEGRITY 3)CONSTANTLY STRIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH 4)MAKE PLAYING FOR YOU A POSITIVE LIFE EXPERIENCE 5)BE ORGANIZED, EFFICIENT, AND TIMELY 6)BE A LEADER OF YOUR PROGRAM 7)BE A POSITIVE FORCE IN THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY 8)BE KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF YOUR SPORT 9)ENJOY THE RIDE 10)ALWAYS PUT YOURSELF IN A POSITION THAT CAN BE DEFENDED

Positive Coaching Techniques Use language that is free of curse words. Use positive instruction techniques. Verbalize to your athletes what you want them to do, not what you don’t want them to do. Make sure your practices are organized and you have your plans written out and with you at all times. Accept the performances of referees and officials and act in a positive manner at all times. Be consistent in your treatment of athletes. Consequences should always be given to individuals, not to an entire team. Keep parents informed. A positive coach is a “Double-Goal Coach” who wants to win, and has a second goal of helping student-athletes develop positive character traits so they can become successful in life.

BEFORE the start of your first practice. Make sure you have gone over all of your rules and regulations with your team. Inform your team that HAZING IS PROHIBITED and is a misdemeanor of the third degree. Walk through your practice facility to make sure it is safe. All athletes must have a physical card signed June 1st or later and also be cleared by our Certified Athletic Trainers. All athletes must give you 2 completed emergency cards and the athletic code of conduct cover page signed by them and a parent/guardian. Take precautionary measures when it comes to the spread of viruses, infections (MRSA), or diseases.

4 WAYS TO PREVENT MRSA  WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN  COVER ALL OPEN WOUNDS  DO NOT SHARE PERSONAL ITEMS LIKE: TOWELS, RAZORS, DEODORANT, WATER BOTTLES, ETC.  SHOWER AFTER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT INDICATE A CONCUSSION MAY HAVE OCCURRED SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFFSYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETE  Appears dazed or stunned  Headache  Is confused about assignment  Nausea  Forgets plays  Balance problems or dizziness  Is unsure of game, score, or opponent  Double vision or fuzzy vision  Moves clumsily  Sensitivity to light or noise  Answers questions slowly  Feeling sluggish  Loses consciousness  Feeling foggy or groggy  Shows behavior or personality changes  Concentration or memory problems  Can ’ t recall events prior to hit  Confusion  Can ’ t recall events after hit ACTION PLAN TO FOLLOW WHEN YOU SUSPECT A PLAYER HAS A CONCUSSION 1. REMOVE THE ATHLETE FROM PLAY. 2. ENSURE ATHLETE IS EVALUATED BY AN APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT TRY TO JUDGE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE INJURY YOURSELF. 3. INFORM THE ATHLETE ’ S PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ABOUT THE KNOWN OR POSSIBLE CONCUSSION AND GIVE THEM THIS FACT SHEET ON CONCUSSIONS. 4. ALLOW THE ATHLETE TO RETURN TO PLAY ONLY WITH PERMISSION FROM AN APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. Information provided by the Dept. of Health & Human Services Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Show this video to all of your players before picture day.

United Educators General, a liability insurance company, found the following as grounds for a lawsuit: Failure to adequately supervise practices and related sporting activities Failure to give proper instructions and warn of dangers Failure to offer reasonably safe facilities or equipment Failure to provide adequate emergency response

Agenda Items B through H Refer to your agenda packet B.I need a list of your rules and consequences, as well as, your locker room supervision schedule to keep on file in my office by the first day of practice. C.Physicals on 2/24/09, please have your staff assist us. D.Official start dates 3/2/09 (Varsity/JV) and 3/9/09 (JH) E.Pick up your emergency cards, athletic code, etc. after the meeting. F.Eligibility/Roster form needs to be returned electronically G.Picture day is in conjunction with our club meeting schedule H.Passes for Volleyball parents/athletes can get in free as well

Agenda Item I. Supervision 1.All athletes must be supervised at all times. A coach must be the first one to arrive and the last one to leave any practice and/or game. 2.Locker rooms must be supervised at all times. A coach must be the first one to arrive and the last one to leave the locker room for any practice and/or game. Do you need keys? 3.All practice facilities, as well as, training, locker, and storage rooms must be locked/secured when you leave for/from practice. Do you know how to code out? 4.A coach must be on every bus. ALL ATHLETES TRAVEL TO AND FROM COMPETITION ON THE BUS.

SECURITY ISSUES MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED AND LOCKED BEFORE CODING OUT. NEVER GIVE YOUR KEYS TO A STUDENT.

Agenda Item J. Activity buses All students who ride the activity bus must have a pass (pick them up after the meeting) From LMS to high school bus 2:50 L-2 = JH Track boys on one side/girls on the other L-5 = Girls soccer From High School Boys Volleyball (bus L-5 leaves from bus 3:05 Softball (leaves from fitness 3:15

Agenda Items K-O K.Attend both PIAA and L-L Mandatory meetings or the fine comes out of your salary. L.Double-check your schedule/bus dismissal and departure times and notify me of any changes by tomorrow. M.You must arrange coverage for early dismissals with your building’s designee. N.See Tim or Dan Speraw for equipment handout dates and times the first week of practice. O.Ineligibility - Clearance forms must be in by Monday at 9am to be eligible.

Agenda Items P & Q P.Report your scores to both myself and Sharold the morning after your game so we can record your results. Q.Other items/suggestions: Conduct a pre-season parent meeting. Look over the indoor practice schedule in your packet, use this one if you cannot come to an agreement on inclement weather practice times. Make yourself familiar with the evacuation plans in your packet in case of severe weather. Pick up your picture forms and Senior profiles from the Athletic Boosters.

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