1. Eastern Athletics 2018 Fall Parent Meeting

2. Erik Hisner Athletic Director
Tara Walker Athletic Secretary

3. Provide information about the Athletic Department
Communicate expectations
Provide information to help avoid conflicts and problems

4. Philosophy Athletics are part of the educational process
Education-based program
Not a win at all costs program
Encourage multi-sport participation
Athletics at Eastern are a privilege, not a right

5. Current Website – easterncometsathletics.com
Pending School Board approval, a new Athletic Website is scheduled to launch soon
Current Website – easterncometsathletics.com
Fall Schedules (click files & links tab)
Forms
New Website - gocometsathletics.com
Schedules
Results
Announcements

6. Updates / Cancellations / Postponements Alerts
Twitter: @comets_AD
Facebook: coming soon!

7. Athletic Paperwork Academic Physical
Participation Form (which includes Drug Testing Policy information)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Concussion Acknowledge Form
Extracurricular Consent Form
Academic
Must pass 5 classes at the completion of each 9-Week Grading Period to be eligible

8. Attendance
Must be present by 9:00 AM (2nd period) to practice or play in contests
Doctors Appts., Funerals, etc. are exempt
Practices
Scrimmage – 5 to be eligible
Contest – 10 to be eligible

9. The modified School Calendar presents some challenges Fall Break
We have some Regular Season contests and State Tournament contests for a number of sports
Plan on being available for practices and contests for the duration of Fall Break

10. Athletic Trainer Jeff Mossburg
His goal is to return student-athletes to play as safely and quickly as possible
Symptoms of concussion: the student-athlete will be removed from contest / practice. Must get a release from physician.
This is an Indiana State Law
Leave inhalers with your coach so there is one always available

11. Plan on having student-athlete ride the bus to and from games
If there is an emergency, talk to the coach and complete the travel permission form
All forms need to be turned in 24 hours in advance
Forms can be found on the athletic webpage

12. Abide by all IHSAA and local rules/laws.
Represent Eastern in a positive way.
Understand officials will make mistakes. They’re human.
Encourage all athletes and teams positively.
Foul/abusive language will not be tolerated towards student-athletes, coaches, officials, and other fans.
Zero Tolerance- If an official approaches administration about a fan/parents behavior, that fan/parent will be asked to leave.

13. Step 1- Player meets with the coach to discuss the issue/concern
Step 2- set up an appointment with the coach if not satisfied
Please do not confront a coach prior to, during or after a practice or contest (24 Hour Rule)
If not satisfied, set up an appointment with the Athletic Director
Misinformation and rumors are one of biggest challenges we face
Let the coaches coach. Enjoy the ride, it’s over before you know it.
PLEASE CONTACT ATHLETIC OFFICE WITH CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS

14. The “Limited Contact Program” replaces the “Open Facility Program”
Allows coaches to work directly with student‐athletes two days a week for two hours a day. The restriction of working with only two athletes was removed.
There are three distinct seasons when limited contact may occur for out of season sports.
Fall - August 27th - October 13th
Winter – December 3rd – February 2nd
Spring – April 1st – May 11th

15. Conditioning may be conducted every day of the week (excluding Sundays).
Exception: Students in team sports who participate in a Limited Contact Program which immediately precedes that team sports’ season may continue to participate in the Limited Contact Program until that team sports’ first official practice date.

16. $25 for Students
$25 for Senior Citizens
$70 for Adults
$165 Familiy

17. Support the coaches and their philosophy
Encourage attendance at strength training & skill development opportunities
Support the coaches and their philosophy
Your student-athlete will do better and the team will be better.
Encourage multi-sport participation.
Develops better student-athletes all-around.
PMA-Positive Mental Attitude
It is a huge commitment and sacrifice on both the student-athletes’ and parents’ part in order for our teams to be successful. We thank you for all your time and energy to make Eastern Athletics successful now and in the future.