1. Welcome to the Mustang Family! Parent-Athlete Meeting
Fall Sports
August 3rd 2017
Opening Comments/Presentation – Chris Reagle (AAM)
School Principal – Tammy Goldeisen

2. Mustang Boosters Website: mrhs-boosters.com
Spirit Wear Orders for Families
Volunteer Opportunities
Memberships
Boosters Gala
Ways to support your school, team, and student!
Mustang Boosters

3. MRHS Athletic Electronic Info.
Sign Up for E-School News Daily: Updates –
Follow Us on twitter:
@mrhs_mustangs and
@hcpss_mrhs
Marriotts Ridge Athletics Webpage: mrhs.hcpss.org/athletics.activities
MRHS Athletic Electronic Info.

4. Athletic Injuries/Return to Play
Athletic Trainer/Injury Protocol
Trainer – Carly Hayes
If an athlete is injured….
- Athlete should see the trainer BEFORE you see a doctor.
- The trainer will discuss the injury with the athlete’s parents and the coach.
- The trainer will recommend seeing a doctor, a period of rest/rehabilitation, or a collaborative decision will be made between the trainer, coach, and parent on next steps.
Athletic Injuries/Return to Play

5. Concussion Testing/Return to Play
Carly Hayes – PIVOT/MRHS Athletic Trainer
Baseline testing is voluntary but all other protocols are still in place
If an athlete suffers a concussion and is cleared to return by his/her physician, the school trainer will commence the “return to play” process (5 levels).
For more information go to -athletics- sports injury awareness-

6. Concussion Testing (Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Cheer)
2:00 PM in the media center
8/2 – Football
8/3 – Soccer
8/7 – Field Hockey/Volleyball
8/8 – Cheer/Make ups
8/9 Make ups
Pictures – 8/28 or 8/29 – Look for forms coming home with athletes
IMPORTANT: ALL Athletes MUST have their FAMILY FILE (Emergency Procedure Information) updated on hcpss-connect PRIOR to the first game, or they will not be allowed to play.
Important Dates

7. Academic Eligibility Policy 9070
A full time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 GPA calculated using credit and non-credit courses, with no more than one E for the marking period which governs eligibility.
4th Quarter Grades determines Fall Eligibility
Rising 9th graders are ALL academically eligible for Fall sports only!
Academic Eligibility

8. Athletic Registration
Online registration begins school year.
Parents can fill out all required forms online but need to upload the following:
Sports Physical Form – dated after April 1, 2017
Proof of Residency – BGE, water, cable bill, or lease (utility bills must be dated July 1, 2017 or later

9. Please have your registration submitted and complete at least 24 hours prior to your tryout.
Students are not permitted to participate with incomplete paperwork per HCPSS regulations.
Online Registration

10. JV and Varsity Philosophies
Junior Varsity
Developmental for varsity level
Playing time is NOT guaranteed.
Practice times/locations may vary
All games may NOT be played (weather)
Varsity
Developmental for higher level
Playing time is NOT guaranteed.
Practice times/locations may vary
Priority over JV games (make-ups)
JV and Varsity Philosophies

11. Out of School Participation
MPSSAA Policy
Students participating in an interscholastic program may only participate in an outside of school program (club) at the same time and retain eligibility as long as he/she does not miss a practice and/or game due to outside participation.

12. Late Arrival/Early Departure
Student must be present for a half day to participate in athletic events held that day (minimum of three periods or in school by 10:40 a.m.)
All exceptions need PRIOR administrative approval.

13. Academic Help and Locker Room Security Plan
In the event a student needs to stay after school for academic help, he/she should go to the locker room, inform the coach, get ready for practice, then go see the teacher by 2:30.
The team rooms will be LOCKED by the coach when he/she heads out to practice.
Academic Help and Locker Room Security Plan

14. Communication You Should Expect from Your Child’s Coach
Philosophy of the coach
Expectations the coach has for your child, as well
for the team
Dates, times and locations of all practices and contests
Player accountability
Fundraising opportunities
Additional team policies

15. Issues NOT appropriate to
discuss with Coaches
Playing time and/or position
Team strategy
Play calling
Other student athletes

16. Coaches/Parents/Participants
Coaches have the final say over team selection, playing time
and discipline of players. Student-Athletes are encouraged to self-advocate in regards to areas of improvement.
Coaching strategy is determined by the coaching staff.
Accepting a position on the team includes acceptance of the
procedures and guidelines of both HCPSS and Marriotts Ridge High School for the student and parent/guardian.
If a parent needs to talk to a coach, please the coach to set
up a meeting time. All conversations should be conducted in a
calm and non-threatening manner. If the issues are not resolved,
contact the AAM.
Coaches/Parents/Participants

17. Ways You Can Help the Program
Join Boosters.
Volunteer at concession stands.
Help keep up with scores on CSZ.
Be a positive fan.
Ask the coaches if they need help with administrative tasks.
Do NOT yell at referees.
Pick up your athlete or fan at the end of a contest.

18. Spectator Rules of Conduct
We ask that fans refrain from:
Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials or fans
Using profanity
Throwing objects
Entering the playing area
Loitering in the hallways or on school grounds
Focus on being positive toward our players rather than negative toward our opponents.

19. Entrance Into Athletic Events
Admission to athletic competitions is a privilege.
Any acts of unsportsmanlike conduct may result
in removal from the event.
Tickets are $3/students and $4/adults. No
re-entry into events.
No outside food or drinks
are permitted into the
gym.
ONLY Football or Friday night games have
an admission charge.

20. 2017 Marriotts Ridge Fall Sports Tryout Information
DATE(S)
START TIME
LOCATION
WHAT TO BRING?
VOLLEYBALL
8/16
8 AM
MAIN GYM
Practice attire
FIELD HOCKEY
8/14
7 AM
BERMUDA FIELD
Stick/Goggles/Cleats
Cross Country
Track
Running attire
Football
8/9
Weight Room
Running shoes/Cleats
Girls Soccer
Running shoes/Cleats/Shin Guards
Boys Soccer
Grass Field
Golf
8/21
TBD
Waverly Golf Course
Clubs/Golf Attire

21. Breakout Sessions Cheerleading – room 116 Cross Country – room 115
Field Hockey – Chorus room (102)
Football - auditorium
Golf – room 118
Boys soccer – Tech Ed room (121)
Girls soccer – Tech Ed room (127)
Volleyball - Cafeteria
Breakout Sessions