1. Spring PAC Meeting 2018
We Are Prior Lake!
1/18/2018

2. Activities Department
Russ Reetz, Director Beth Fuller, Assistant Director
Jane Jolitz, Assistant
Nancy Theis, Assistant
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3. My Purpose Spring PAC Meeting 2018
I lead to connect students with meaningful adults that foster love, appreciation, kindness, empathy and respect for self & others.
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4. What we are… Spring PAC Meeting 2018
We are an Education based co-curricular program
We are an Extension of the classroom
We emphasize growth & improvement
We reward effort not just winning
We give permission to fail
We focus first on human beings and second on human
doings
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5. What we are not…
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6. of high school athletes will play beyond high school at any level!
Goal vs Purpose
Winning is the goal; its not our purpose
Our purpose is teaching life lessons through sport
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Less than 3%
of high school athletes
will play beyond high school at any level!

7. Will have a terminal experience
97%
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8. Star Qualities Spring PAC Meeting 2018 • Self-confidence • Risk-taking
• Self-motivated
• Responsible
• Self-disciplined
• Flexible
• Working with Others
• Courage
• Committed
• Focused
• Persistent
• Grit
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9. Student Responsibilities
Student agrees to obey the laws of nation, state, community, and school.
Violations result in period of ineligibility which follows MSHSL guidelines.
Common violations
- Theft./Vandalism
- Academic cheating/copying of work
- Fighting/Insubordination
Online Social Sites: Twitter, AskFM, Instagram, Tumblr
Students are held accountable for the images posted
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10. Athlete Accountability
Accountability to SELF.
Accountability to your TEAM.
Accountability to your PARENTS.
Accountability to your EDUCATION.
Accountability to your SCHOOL.
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11. Chain of Communication
Student Athlete to Coach
Parent to Athlete.
Parent & Athlete to Coach
Parent & Athlete to Head coach
Parent & Athlete to AD
Parent to Building Principal
Let’s all focus on the wellbeing of the student/athlete and the good of the team.
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12. Spring PAC Meeting 2018 General Eligibility
Record of physical exam which is good for 3 years.
Completion of online MSHSL eligibility/Registration forms. (Fee Pay)
Payment of Athletic Fee
No refunds after first two weeks of the season unless injury prohibits student from completing the season.
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13. Attendance Spring PAC Meeting 2018
In school all day, unless pre-excused by parent(s), in order to practice or play that evening.
Pre-excused absences- doctor, dentist, funeral, college visit. Please notify Activities and Attendance Offices in advance ( please)
No sleeping in the morning after a game/event!
Too sick to come to school= too sick to play!
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14. Academic Eligibility Spring PAC Meeting 2018
*Coaches have access to each players grades and attendance.
*Failure at a marking period results in academic probation. (Mid-Term and every 2 weeks after)
April 9th is the Quarter 3 grade check (Those who have an F at quarter are placed on probation.
Formal grade checks take place May 2nd, May 16, May 30
* If student is not back on track after two weeks will be ineligible until passing all classes.
*Student meets with teacher to develop a plan and timeline to address the “F”
*Weekly progress from teacher
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15. Transportation Spring PAC Meeting 2018
We provide Transportation to & from most events
Athletes are required to ride the bus to events
Coaches will discuss process for riding home from
an event with a parent
You may not ride home from an event with anyone
other than your parent with prior approval from the
activities office.
Students may not drive to/from an event without prior
approval from the parent, activities and coach
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16. Chemical Eligibility Spring PAC Meeting 2018
Student shall not use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell, or give away tobacco, alcohol, other controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia.
Applies to 12 months a year.
Applies continuously from the first signing of MSHSL Eligibility Form
Education, Accountability, Support
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17. Chemical Eligibility: 1st Violation
1st Violation- 25% of the competitive season
As a team member during ineligibility, athlete must attend practices, meet team and coaches expectations, and complete the season.
Violation may result in loss of post season awards and honors.
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18. Chemical Eligibility: 2nd Violation
2nd violation- Ineligible for 50% of the competitive season.
As a team member during the ineligibility period, athlete must attend practices, meet team and coach expectations and complete the season.
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19. Chemical Eligibility: 3rd Violation
3rd Violation- Student will lose eligibility for one calendar year.
The athlete may choose to practice with the team.
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20. Liz Cervenka, ATC Prior Lake High School
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Liz Cervenka, ATC
Prior Lake High School

21. What is an Athletic Trainer?
Prevention
Evaluation
Treatment
Rehab
Management/Return to Play
…..Of musculoskeletal injuries and concussions. My goal is to return the athlete back to play as soon as safely possible, not to have them sitting out.
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22. Additional Services Spring PAC Meeting 2018 Physical Therapy clinics
Savage
Lakeville
Burnsville
Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care clinics
Eden Prairie
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23. Spring Home Event Coverage
JV and Varsity:
Boys/Girls Lax
Varsity:
Baseball/Softball
B/G Track and Field
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24. Athletic Training Room
Spring Hours
3:00-5:00pm
Location
Between boys/girls athletic locker rooms.
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25. MSHSL Rule (Bylaw 107.00) Spring PAC Meeting 2018
If your son/daughter is seen or treated by a physician for an injury or serious illness, they must bring a written note from the physician before they can return to practice or play in a game.
This is for the student’s protection as well as to keep everyone informed as to the student’s readiness to return to participation.
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26. Concussion Testing Spring PAC Meeting 2018 Baseline testing
Tool used to determine brain function under normal conditions
Approx. 30 minute computerized test
Retake baseline test every 2 years.
Cost: FREE!
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27. Concussion Testing Spring PAC Meeting 2018 Post Concussion Testing
Taken only if a concussion has occurred.
Taken once symptom free.
Not used to diagnosis a concussion
Baseline test score is compared to post-concussion test score.
Used to determine if the athlete needs to be held out from activity longer, not to return them back to participation sooner.
Cost: $20
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28. Spring Concussion Testing
When:
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Starting group testing at 3:30PM
Location: Testing Center (Media)
Cost: Free!
First come, first served. If you arrive after testing instructions have been given, you will be asked to wait until the next session.
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29. Concussion Protocol/Return to Play
No activity/complete rest until symptom free for min. 24 hours
Light exercise (bike/walk)
Sport specific exercise (running/skating/resistance training)
Non-contact training drills
Full contact practice
Game play
Protocol to be started and managed under the direction of an appropriate health care provider.
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30. Contact Info
plhsactivities.org
Training Room tab has , phone number, and voic number. is best.
In the event of an injury, every effort is made to contact a parent or guardian.
Communication is vital. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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31. Break Out Sessions Spring PAC Meeting 2018 LABC: Memberships available
-Discount to all events
-Discount on Punch Cards
-Ask your sport rep for more info
Coach: Lettering policy, attendance policy, tryouts, team selection, transportation, attendance, playing time ect.
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32. Break Out Sessions Team Break Out Rooms Spring PAC Meeting 2018
Boys Lax: Lecture Hall Boys Golf: Room 248 & 249 Girls Golf: Room 293 Synch Swim: Room 100 Boys Tennis: Room 292 Girls Lax: Center Commons Girls Track: Auditorium Boys Track: Gold Gym Baseball: First floor media Softball: Choir Room
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33. Room 292 & 293
2nd floor
Choir Room
You are here
Room 111
Room 342
3rd Floor
Room 248
2nd floor
Room 213
2nd Floor
Room 333
Third Floor