1. 2017 Fairborn High School Spring Sports Parent Meeting
Wednesday, March 8, 2017

2. Head Coaches Softball - Tiffany Smith Baseball - Josh Patrick
Boys Track - Chris Hunter
Girls Track - John Barr
Boys Tennis - Doug Coy

3. Skyhawk Athletic Club President - Stacy Johnson
Vice President - Natalie Easterling
Vice President - Sonya Walker
Secretary - Connie Parker
Treasurer - Tammy Burns
*Looking for a new President, Vice President and Secretary for school year. *

4. Liz Moermond & Brian Wheeler
Athletic Trainers
Liz Moermond & Brian Wheeler

5. Athletic Department Information
Athletic Director: Micah Harding, C.A.A.
Athletic Secretary: Denise Riley
Middle School Site Manager: Chad Weingart

6. Pictures
Picture day is March 22nd
Senior posters are $25
Checks due on picture day
Checks made payable to Skyhawk Athletic Club

7. Forms Needed to Participate in Athletics
OHSAA Physical Form
Emergency Medical Card
Ohio Concussion Form
Student-Parent Contract
*High school students are required to undergo IMPACT testing with athletic trainers at the beginning of the season*

8. Participation Fees $150 at the high school $100 at the middle school
Payment plan dates
March 15
March 29
April 12
April 26
*Any missed payment will result in the athlete not being able to participate in future scrimmages and/or games until payments are current.*

9. Attendance Must be in school half a day
High School: 7:20am-10:45am or 10:45am-2:10pm
Middle School: 7:45am-11:45am or 11:45am-2:40pm
Exceptions can be made if approved ahead of time by building principal
(High School=Gene Lolli, Middle School=Deb Hauberg)
Must provide doctor’s note if missing more than half day for medical reason

10. Eligibility Must pass 5 one credit classes Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
Every student may use a one time exemption if their GPA falls between 1.5 and 1.9
This exemption may be used one time only in high school and one time only in middle school
Students must live in Fairborn school district
May attend Baker MS, Fairborn HS, Greene County Career Center, Dayton STEM, Homeschooled, other charter/community schools as approved by Fairborn Schools

11. Transfer Students
*Any student who transfers during or after their freshmen year must fill out OHSAA transfer paperwork with Mr. Harding in the athletic office before they can Contact Mr. Harding with any questions.play in a scrimmage or game*

12. Drugs, Tobacco & Alcohol Guidelines
1st Offense
Must sit out half the season of current sport or upcoming sport
Must attend 6 substance abuse counseling sessions
Must show proof of a passed drug test within a week of returning to play
Cannot have any office/discipline referrals during 50% suspension
2nd Offense
Must sit out from athletics for 365 days
3rd Offense
Banned from athletics for remainder of career playing sports at Fairborn HS

13. Communicating with Coaches
Communication should always be player to coach first
Parent can contact coach to set up a meeting.
Strongly encouraged that the student-athlete be present during the meeting
If the coach cannot be reached in a reasonable amount of time, contact the Athletic Director.
Chain of command when addressing a concern:
Head Coach
Athletic Director
Building Principal
Superintendent
Board of Education

14. Communicating with Coaches
*Never attempt to confront or contact a coach before , during or after a game or practice*
24 hour rule
/call/text the coach to set up the appointment

15. Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with a Coach
Treatment of student-athlete mentally and physically
Ways to help your student-athlete improve
Concerns about your student-athlete’s behavior
Philosophy of Coach
Expectations for team and student-athletes
Team requirements/expectations/rules
Requirements to earn a varsity letter
Special needs of a student-athlete
Schedule conflicts

16. Inappropriate Areas to Discuss with a Coach
Playing time
Play calling
Position assignment
Team strategy
Other student-athletes

17. Room Assignments Track - Auditorium HS Softball - Media Center
HS/MS Baseball - Commons
Boys Tennis - Room 131
MS Softball - Room 126