1. Club Sport Coaches Training
September 16th, 2018

2. Remaining Coaches Meetings
All Coaches must attend a coaches meeting
This is the Final Training

3. Club Sport Staff
Bryan Ford- Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Rec Athletics
Matt Macer- Assistant Director, Intramural and Club Sports
Adam Shanley- Club Sport Coordinator
Bridget A. Wiseley, MS, ATC - Head Athletic Trainer, Club Sports
Mike Watkins, MS, LAT, ATC - Assistant Athletic Trainer, Club Sports

4. Department Structure Recreational Athletics Intramural Sports
Club Sports
Health Wellness
Aquatics
Facility
Experiential Learning

5. My Philosophy If I can make it happen, I will make it happen
Respect the fact that I am a Professional and on occasion take a day off
Your lack of planning is not my emergency

6. Role of Club Sport Office
Advisor to all Club Sport teams
Liaison with other University Departments
Help Navigate University procedures
Hold each Club accountable
Develop student leaders

7. Role of Club Officers Daily operations of Club
Finances
Recruiting
Competition
Fulfill Club Sport requirements
Participant Forms
Travel Forms
Purchasing Requirements
Communicate Issues & Questions to Club Sport Office

8. Role of Coaches Individual Sport Instruction Supporting Officers
Technique & improving skills
Supporting Officers
Positive role model for Club athletes
Ensure safety of all athletes

9. Coach Requirements Hiring Paperwork Background Check
Head Coaches- CPR/AED certification (offered through our department)
Club Sport Coaches Meeting
Obtain a Dragon Card (If Club uses University Facilities)
Cost of $20 dollars to Club or Coach

10. Participant Eligibility
Currently enrolled Drexel students regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or ability
Students may participate while on co-op
Alumni & Rec Center members are ineligible
Faculty & Staff are ineligible
Must complete all participant forms

11. Participant Forms Participation Agreement on Dragon Link
Driver Agreement if individual will be driving
Athletic Training System Forms
Health Questionnaire (new athlete) or returning athlete form
Concussion Addendum
HIPPA Release
Physical (If required by sport)

12. Facility Scheduling
All scheduling will be done through a Dragon Link form
Only officers are allowed to request space

13. Cancelling Space Email Clubsports@Drexel.edu & Clubatc@Drexel.edu
Clubs must notify at least 4 hours prior to the scheduled game, practice or reservation (or by 2PM Friday for Weekend events)
1 No Show- Warning
2 No Shows- Lose of practice space for next week
3 No Shows- Lose of practice space for 5 weeks
Example: If end of Fall Term and 3 No shows occur Club will not be allowed to practice until Week 6 of Winter Term.

14. Administrative Compliance Score
Used to determine how well a Club is meeting or exceeding the standard set forth by the Club Sport Department
Not a comparison of Clubs vs one another
Help E-Board determine funding for the following allocation year

15. Travel Procedures 15 passenger vans are not allowed by the University
Coaches must drive separate or be passengers, cannot drive team members
Only Club participants are allowed to travel with team
Clubs should not drive between the hours of 12Am-6Am. Can leave before 6AM with approval of Club Sport Coordinator
Individuals should take breaks from driving every 3 hours

16. Conduct
Coaches will keep his/her interactions with the team at a professional level
Coaches will work cooperatively with the Club Sport Office to ensure enforcement of policies and procedures outlined in the Club Sport Manual
Coaches will allow student leaders to operate the Club functions without interfering, Coaches may offer guidance or advice, but they are not to be the primary decision makers for the organization
Coaches will promote good sportsmanship both in practice and competition

17. Conduct
Coaches are prohibited from drinking, using drugs or from romantic relationships with the team. This is a zero tolerance policy. If a coach is found to have broken this policy they will immediately lose their coach status and be banned from coaching for Drexel Club Sports in the future.

18. Purchasing and Finances
All purchasing and finances must go through the Club Sport Office
Only Officers are allowed to submit Purchase Requests
Coaches should not pay for items out of pocket for reimbursement
Student officers have the final decision on if items are to be purchased for a Club

19. Athletic Trainers
Athletic Trainers will be on site or campus for practices & home events
They are medical professionals and have the final authority on if an athlete is healthy enough to participate
If you notice a player has sustained an injury please refer them immediately to the Athletic Trainers

20. Philosophy of Safety Athletic Trainers Coaching Presence
Teach and ensure proper technique
CPR/ AED Certifications
Safety Officers
2 required at every practice
Site Supervisors
Extension of the department
Ensure individual members have forms filled out

21. Human Resources
All Coaches are subject to the Employee Code of Conduct
As a temp employee there are certain resources available to you
For more information please visit Drexel.edu/hr

22. Office of Equality & Diversity
If an incident of bias occurs please report it to a Club Sport professional staff member
All Coaches are mandatory reporters
OED will investigate the decision and determine any penalties or outcomes
to keep our practices, games and facilities open and welcoming for all persons
More information at Drexel.edu/oed

23. Questions?