1. Granville Athletics Pre-Season Sport Meeting
Fall 2019
@GV_Blue_Aces
Granville_athletics

2. Welcome and Introductions
District Administration
Superintendent: Jeff Brown
Asst. Superintendent: Ryan Bernath
High School Administration
Principal: Matt Durst
Asst. Principal: Scott Carpenter
MS Principal: Lisa Ormond
Athletic Staff
Athletic Secretary: Laura Whittington
Site Managers: Tiera Cramer, Craig Wenning, Paul Drake
MS AD: Dustin Grime
Athletic Trainers: Steve Rose & Brei Miller
Team Physician: Dr. Tim Miller
Head Performance Coach: Drew Alheim

3. Welcome and Introductions
Fall Head Coaches
Football: Justin Buttermore
Field Hockey: Rick Semer
Volleyball: Todd Parkison
Girls Tennis: Keith Mullins
Cheerleading: Julie Hardesty
Boys Soccer: Andrew Male
Girls Soccer: Scott Forster
Boys Golf: Marvin Bright
Girls Golf: Charissa Mills-Pack
Boys/Girls Cross Country: Bart Smith

5. GAME ON, GRANVILLE!

6. GRANVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Booster Board Members President – Janell Rogers Treasurer – Shari Purdy Treasurer – Jared Cottrell Secretary – Teri Niedermeyer

7. Why Interscholastic Athletics &
OHSAA Beliefs
Participation in interscholastic athletics programs is educational in nature and:
Compliments your school experience.
Fosters a sense of community and teaches lifelong lessons of hard work, teamwork, citizenship and discipline.
Promotes a lifetime appreciation for sports and healthy lifestyles.
Helps prepare you for the next level of your life as a responsible adult and productive citizen.

8. Why Interscholastic Athletics &
OHSAA Beliefs
Participants in interscholastic athletics programs should engage in a well-rounded experience that includes participation in a multitude of extracurricular activities.
In interscholastic athletics:
• Student academic achievement and success
take priority over athletics achievement and
success.
• The success of a team is more important than
individual awards.
Participation in interscholastic athletics programs is a privilege, not a right.

9. Ohio High School Athletic Association www.ohsaa.org
Academics: Pass five credits from previous grading period
Residence
Transfer
Semesters: Beginning in the 9th grade—8 semesters
Age limitations - 20 years old
Physical Exam
Amateur Status
False Information
Ejections/Fighting
OHSAA Rule Regarding Player-Fan Interaction

10. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Academics: 2.0 GPA from previous grading period
All Forms must be completed online using FinalForms
Code of Conduct; Risk Waiver and Warning Form; Insurance Information; Emergency Medical Form, Physical form,
Do not change classes w/o discussing with the AD or Coach.
Students enrolled in Career Center, Home school, CCP, etc. are responsible for submitting grades to the AD when GHS quarter ends.
Summer school grades do NOT count towards eligibility
Participating with non-school teams while in season = INELIGBLE

11. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
MS STUDENTS
All incoming ninth graders must have received passing grades in a minimum of five subjects in the immediately preceding grading period.
HS STUDENTS
passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period
AND EARN 2.0 Grade Point Average in the immediately preceding grading period

12. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students who did not meet the GPA requirement may be eligible for a waiver:
Waiver for GPA requirements can be used if the athlete has met the OHSAA five credit rule. Only two waivers can be granted in four years of participation.
A waiver will only be considered if the request includes a written Academic Improvement Plan and a letter of application signed by the parent and student.
This letter MUST be completed and filed with in the Athletic Director's office prior to any participation

13. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
A student must be present a full school day if they are to participate in a contest on that school day.
A student must be in attendance for four full periods before he/she is permitted to participate in practice for that day.
An athlete cannot practice/participate if he or she is absent from school, or is assigned in school or out of school suspension.
TARDIES: students are allowed two tardies (arrive to school prior to 8:20 a.m.) per semester.
After the two tardies, they must be present the full day if they are to participate in a contest/performance on that day. Exceptions: medical or dental appointments pre-approved by the principal. Request must be made prior to the game/activity day.

14. All pre-participation paperwork completed using Final Forms
Complete registration at
Parent Playbook is located in your packet
Step by step process to register and complete forms
Only documentation need to be returned = physician signature page of the physical
Make a copy for your records
All Fall Athletes must have ALL forms completed by August 1

15. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
Team Physician: Steven Albrechta, MD OSU Wexner Medical Center Athletic Training Staff: Steve Rose- Head Athletic Trainer (cell) Brei Miller- Asst. Athletic Trainer (cell) Drew Alheim- Sports

16. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
Athletic Training Room Coverage/Hours
Coverage - as a general rule, AT will be available for all Home Events and practices. On multiple event days the AT will be at the higher injury risk event.
PRESEASON HOUR (August 1 - August 17)
30 min/1 hr prior to the 1st scheduled practice - end of last scheduled practice
Estimated hours 7am-7pm (subject to change)
SCHOOL YEAR HOURS (Starting August 19 - May 2020)
Monday-Friday 2:00pm- Last Home Event/Practice
Saturday 30 min-1 hr prior to start of 1st Home Event/Practice
or by appointment.
Sunday CLOSED
Team Physician ATR Hours Every Monday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY by AT Staff

17. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
What to do when an injury occurs?
The athlete should report injuries to the AT staff and/or
Coach (if AT is not present)
Athletic Training Room
Field/Sideline
Call
School Nurse (during school hours)

18. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
How does the AT Staff Communicate INJURIES to Parents?
Mild
Student-Athlete
Parent Note
Moderate
Phone Call
Severe
PHONE CALL!
Head Injuries:
All Head Injuries will be communicated by Phone to the Parent/Guardian
NO MATTER HOW MILD OR SEVERE

19. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
Concussion Management
ALL ASSESSED CONCUSSIONS WILL BE COMMUNICATED WITH THE PARENT/GUARDIAN ALONG WITH OUR TEAM PHYSICIAN, AS WELL AS THE SCHOOL NURSE FOR SCHOOL-RELATED NEEDS.
ONCE CLEARED, BY A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO STATE LAW, A RETURN-TO-PLAY PROTOCOL IS REQUIRED TO RESUME FULL ACTIVITY.

20. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
When an athlete needs to see a Physician
The Athletic Training department is not designed to replace the family Physician. The AT staff will communicate our recommendation with the parents/guardian if the injury warrants a referral - PCP, Specialist, ER, UC, Imaging, etc.
The choice of health care provider and initiation of medical treatment always remains at the discretion of the parent/guardian.
If we can help in any way with a quick physician referral please contact the GHS AT Staff!

21. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
Documentation from treating Physicians
All athletes who are evaluated by a Physician- UC, ER, PCP, Specialist MUST provide written Documentation from the treating Physician indicating the type of injury, course of Treatment and participation status.
AT’s work under the direction of a Physician. If a Physician restricts or gives recommendations regarding playing status, rehab or treatment of an injury, we need that in writing so we can make sure we are following the treating Physicians’ orders.

22. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Athletic Training Services
Return to Activity once cleared by treating Physician
Recognized as a release to begin a functional progression back to activity
To ensure we are monitoring the existing condition for a safe return.

23. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION POLICY
Matt Durst, Principal
It is a privilege to participate in athletics and, therefore, the BOE expects program participants to refrain from using prohibited substances. To help participants meet this expectation, the Board has adopted a Random Substance Use Testing Policy for all participants in grades 9-12.
However…
Parents may opt to have their child exempted from the random testing by signing an opt-out letter each year.
Students must continue to comply with the Athletics Code of Conduct regardless of opting out.
The results of first random tests will be communicated only to the parents/guardians of the student-athlete

24. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION POLICY
My student gets tested:
No news is good news.
First Positive Random test:
Only parents will be notified by the drug testing vendor (the school is not made aware of the positive). Resources available upon parent request. Students will be placed in the pool for a minimum of two additional tests
Positive test results on any subsequent tests will result in the consequences outlined in the policy.
1st positive test: 50% reduced to 25%
2nd positive test: 100% reduced to 50%
3rd positive test: Denial of Participation for 12 months

25. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION POLICY FAQs
Q: When is my student eligible to be tested?
A: Once a student establishes membership in a competitive extracurricular, they are included as a part of the testing pool for one calendar year. For example, a fall athlete established membership in a fall sport on August 1. They are included as a part of the testing pool until July 31 of the following year. They will be included until they are removed from the testing pool by doing one of the following:
Complete and submit an opt-out form
Discontinue membership in the competitive extracurricular by non-participation
Q: Can I opt my student out of the substance use testing program at the conclusion of a season of a competitive extracurricular activity?
A: No. Once students establish membership in the competitive extracurricular and become a member of the testing pool, they are included for a calendar year.

26. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION POLICY FAQs
Q: If I am 18 years old, can I opt myself out of the substance use testing program?
A: Only 18 year old students who are not dependents of their parents/guardians can opt out of the program without a parent/guardian signature.
Q: What communication will I receive from the testing vendor?
A: No news is good news. Only positive test results will be communicated to parents/guardians.

27. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION POLICY FAQs
Q: Can I call the testing vendor to confirm the negative results of my student’s test?
A: Yes. The parent/guardian will need to reference the student copy of the Custody and Control Form to learn the results.
Q: If my student is a member of more than one competitive extracurricular activity, does he/she need to submit more than one consent or opt-out form?
A: No. Consent or opting-out applies to all activities in that
particular school year.

28. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC SUBSTANCE ABUSE/TOBACCO POLICY
Policy: No student extracurricular1 participant shall possess2, use, apply, show signs of use or consumption3, distribute4, or buy any substance which is represented as or understood to be a mind/mood altering substance5, tobacco, including E-Cigarettes, counterfeit drugs6, or drug paraphernalia
At all violation levels the student/athlete must enroll in and be working toward completion of:
1) an assessment conducted or supervised by a licensed chemical dependency counselor
2) any education, counseling or recovery program recommended by the counselor to its completion.
Penalties range from 30% suspension to denial of participation and loss of any leadership position activities, MVP awards or other post-activity school honors.

29. SUBSTANCE ABUSE/TOBACCO POLICY Consequences for Violations
First Offense during the student’s school career
Loss of any leadership position activities for the remainder of the year and may not receive MVP or other post-activity school honors.
Suspension from 30% of the scheduled regular season athletic contests. Any partial game suspensions shall round to the next whole game (Ex: 2.1 = 3).
The percentage of suspension not completed would carry over to the next season/activity.
During the violation period, the athlete shall be permitted to practice with the team, but shall be denied to travel, dress for games and the privilege to sit with the team on the bench during games.

30. SUBSTANCE ABUSE/TOBACCO POLICY Consequences for Violations
Second Offense during the student’s school career
Loss of any leadership position activities for the remainder of the year and may not receive MVP or other post-activity school honors.
Any partial game suspensions shall round to the next whole game (Ex: 2.1 = 3)
The percentage of suspension not completed would carry over to the next season/activity
Suspension from 50% of the scheduled regular season athletic contests. Any partial game suspensions shall round to the next whole game (Ex: 2.1 = 3).

31. SUBSTANCE ABUSE/TOBACCO POLICY Consequences for Violations
Third Offense during the student’s school career
The Student is removed from all extracurricular activities for one year from the date of the infraction meeting.
After one year of the suspension has been served, the student may apply to the Athletic director for reinstatement. The final determination of reinstatement is at the sole discretion of the athletic director and Principal. The student may apply each year for reinstatement.

32. GRANVILLE SCHOOLS Student & Extracurricular CODE OF CONDUCT
The opportunity to participate and represent Granville in extracurricular activities is a distinct privilege. In order to earn this privilege and keep it, there are certain rules and regulations that a student must follow.
All students, who participate in school-sponsored programs, must conduct themselves in a way so as to reflect favorably on themselves, their school and community.
Behaviors unbecoming of an student Athlete are subject to code violations this includes but not limited to:
Theft
Vandalism
Hazing
Penalties range from a minimum 10% suspension to maximum permanent denial of participation

33.  GRANVILLE SCHOOLS
Transportation: Student-athletes who travel with a team to an away athletic event must return to the school with the team. Exception: Parent/Guardian must sign a “No-School Approved Transportation” form for their son/daughter PRIOR to leaving.
Pay to participate have been eliminated for the school year

34. Westerville South Athletics
 GRANVILLE SCHOOLS TICKET AND PASS INFORMATION
Westerville South Athletics
Gate Prices: Admission to athletic events support our entire Athletic Program.
$6 Adult $4 Student – Varsity Contest
$5 Adult $3 Student FR/JV Admission
Individual and Family Passes
Order form located in your packet
Please sign into each contest at the pass gate

35. Parent-Coach Communication
Expectations from the Coach
Philosophy
Team Rules and Requirements
Practice schedule and Game Schedule
Procedure for injured athletes
Discipline which directly affects participation
Requirements for team selection, lettering and awards
Information regarding Eligibility Requirements

36. Parent-Coach Communication
Expectations from Parents
Concerns expressed directly to the Coach.
Notification of schedule conflicts.
Your attendance/support at contests and awards night
Transportation for your child after practices/games…Coach does not transport athletes.
Contact phone number for emergencies

37. Parent-Coach Communication
Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Coaches:
Treatment of your child
Ways to help your child improve.
Concerns about your child’s behavior.
Your child’s academic progress.

38. Parent-Coach Communication
Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss with Coaches:
Playing time.
Team Strategy.
Play Calling.
Other Student-Athletes.

39. Parent-Coach Communication
THE NEXT STEP… IF THE MEETING WITH THE COACH DID NOT PROVIDE A SATISFACTORY SOLUTION:
Call and set up appointment with the AD to discuss the situation.
At this meeting, the appropriate steps can be determined.
Discuss Concerns with the Coach:
Player/coach meeting.
Contact for an appointment.
If the coach cannot be reached, contact AD to get meeting arranged.
Please do not attempt to confront a Coach before, during, or after a practice or contest.

40. NFHS PARENT AND STUDENT RESOUCES
The National Federation of High School
nfhslearn.com/home/parents
Available Parent Resources/Courses:
NCAA Eligibility
Appearance & Performance Enhancing Drugs
Social Media
Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

41. Signing Day Ceremonies
Criteria
Any athlete receiving an athletic scholarship from a university’s athletic department
Any athlete committing to participate in college athletics who has been officially accepted into that institution.
Must be a member of Granville Exempted Village School District’s recognized team(s)
An appointment to a Service Academy for athletic purposes.
Procedure
Written Verification from University OR College Coach
There will be 3 ceremonies a year based on time frames
established by NCAA. Ceremonies will be held at 3:00p.m.

42. QUESTIONS?