1. LARKIN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Fall Sports Parent night
August 22nd, 2016
6:30 PM- Auditorium

2. Mark Ribbens Athletic Director

3. Contact Information
Office Phone:
(847) Ext. 4515

4. Assistant Athletic Director George Kalousek georgekalousek@u-46.org

5. Administrative Assistant Nancy Martin (847) 888-5200 Ext. 5240

6. Larkin High School Principal Dr. Jon Tuin

7. Athletic Trainer Mr. Nick Vega

8. Return to Learn Protocol
New policy implemented by U 46 for students that have sustained a physician documented concussion.
Protocol is divided into 4 stages of recovery.
1.Complete rest-time depends on symptoms
2. Return to school-Half-day school attendance-could continue for 1-2 weeks
3. Full day of school attendance-still no practice or PE
4.Full academic and athletic/physical activity participation-Full release by primary care physician

9. Contact Info
Nick Vega, ATC
Athletico Rehabilitation Centers
Phone: (847) Ext 4521

10. Team Doctor Information
Midwest Bone & Joint Institute
Dr. Josh Alpert
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine
2350 Royal Blvd, Suite 200
Elgin, IL 60123
Phone:

11. THANK YOU Nick Vega Head Athletic Trainer
Phone: (847) Ext. 4521

12. BE INVOLVED BE ENGAGED

13. BE RESPECTFUL

14. CODE OF CONDUCT Chemical Use/Possession Tobacco Use/Possession
First infraction- 20% of season
Second infraction- remainder of season and up to 1/3 of the next.
Third infraction- Remainder of high school career.

15. CODE OF CONDUCT Conduct, Personal Integrity Team/Activity Cooperation
disrespect, insubordination, abusive language, fighting, etc…
Team/Activity Cooperation
Unexcused absence:
Practice, contests, vacations, conflicting school activities.
Tardiness:
Practice, contests, and bus.

16. IHSA DRUG TESTING POLICY
Required Signature on Athletic Permit
Random Drug testing throughout the school year.
15 individuals selected
Test administered during any season.
Test occurred during fall season at state tournaments.

17. Student/Athlete Expectations
Academics First
Eligibility
Eligibility is checked every week during season.
Must be passing 5 classes. Fall eligibility is based on Spring grades. If you did not pass 5 classes in the spring, ineligible for fall sports.
Interventions offered include study hall after school starting this fall.

18. LARKIN HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE PROGRAM
LOP list-Once this is posted it is applied for following week-no changes-mirrors academic eligibility policy
Tardies- 14 Periods of tardies (Step 5) results in a Loss of Extra Curricular Activities.-To roll back must have perfect attendance for 10 straight school days
Truancies- 9 Periods of Truancy (Step 3) results in a Loss of Extra Curricular Activities.
The main point-If you cannot make it to class, then sports will take a back seat until you show up to class on-time.

19. Student/Athlete Expectations
Communicate with your coach, take the time to ask questions about improving your skills
Listen and learn-Practice is important, get better every day
Be on time to practices/games/bus.
Display good sportsmanship, someone is always watching you, parents, coaches, opponents…
Give 100%

20. Parent Expectations Be involved & support LHS and their programs
Demonstrate a positive attitude.
Display good Sportsmanship-Set a good example
Stress academics, teach your son/daughter how to manage their time every day.
Follow chain of command-Empower your son/daughter to speak with the coach first about how to get on the field more often.
Scheme questions-Trust the coach as a professional and do not question plays, defense, etc….

21. Larkin Athletics

22. Larkin Booster Club
President Paul Duffy

23. YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT

24. Fall Head Coaches Boys Cross Country – Nathan Williams
Boys Golf- Tim Jones
Boys Soccer- Ken Hall
Cheer- Shana Sramek
Football- Dragan Teonic
Girls Cross Country- Britney Whitehead
Girls Golf- Amy Silverman
Girls Tennis- Kevin Schillerstrom
Girls Volleyball- Henry Graack
Poms- Laura Newmeyer

25. Athletic Information Athletics 2000 http://il.8to18.com/larkin Twitter
@LarkinAthletics

26. Breakout Sessions Boys Cross Country- Commons Boys Golf- F302
Boys Soccer- A20
Cheer- F305
Football- Auditorium
Girls Cross Country- Commons
Girls Golf- F303
Girls Tennis- A22
Girls Volleyball- C27
Poms-F304