1. JAMES W. ROBINSON SECONDARY SCHOOL PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT WINTER 2015-16

2. Agenda Introductions VHSL, FCPS, and RSS Policies Certified Athletic Trainer Athletic Booster Club Breakout rooms- Team Policies

3. ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT STAFF DSA: Jeff Ferrell Admin Assistant: Edna Clark ADSA’s: John James (Athletics) Andrew Jimmo (Athletics) Steven Rothman (Clubs)

4. WINTER HEAD COACHES BOYS BASKETBALL: Brian Nelson (17 th year) GIRLS BASKETBALL: T.J. Dade (17 th year) GYMNASTICS: Megan Smiley (10 th year) INDOOR TRACK: Mike Kiernan (28 th year) SWIM/DIVE: Michael Fones (9 th year) WRESTLING: Bryan Hazard (20 th year)

5. Coaches Requirements Badged FCPS employees, FCPS Sports Orientation FCPS Sports First Aid, AHA Heartsaver AED/CPR Successfully compete Coaching Fundamentals Course Pass National Federation of High Schools and VHSL Fundamentals of Coaching Exam VHSL Concussion Education Coaches Program

6. Stay in touch … robinsonathletics.com Visit robinsonathletics.com for all the latest news on Robinson athletics and each of your favorite teams. Email Alerts Receive automatic email notifications about game cancellations and critical athletics & activities related information. Sign up at robinsonathletics.com under the e-mail alerts tab. Twitter (@Ramletics) (@Robinsonrams) Robinson Athletic Boosters ***** Smartphone App available for iPhones and Android phones. Search "BigTeams” in your app store.

7. ACADEMICS Virginia High School League (www.vhsl.org)www.vhsl.org Must pass 5 Classes to be eligible Coaches will monitor academic progress After school academic needs are OK – get pass to give coach. Pass must include time arrived/time left.

8. FCPS PARTICIPATION POLICY Parent and student/athlete must sign and return Covers student conduct and the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. 1 st offense, 30 day suspension….2 nd, out for the season Hazing is strictly prohibited Must be in school ALL day to participate that day.

9. SPORTSMANSHIP Sportsmanship is all inclusive - Parents, coaches, athletes, students, and fans are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times We ALL represent Robinson Do not condone improper language or behavior Treat all opponents, teammates, coaches and officials with respect Wells Fargo Cup Runner-up 2014-15, Champions 2013-14!

10. TRANSPORTATION All athletes and managers must ride with the team Special situations must be cleared with the coach Driver’s insurance must be on file if necessary Driver/Passenger Permission Form

11. SECURITY Avoid bringing valuables Electronic devices such as cell phones and I-Pods should be locked up. Students must have a lock. Lock up EVERYTHING! We will do our part, but the athletes must do theirs! It is a TEAM effort to stop theft!

12. Sources of Information and Important Dates www.robinsonathletics.com www.fcps.edu/robinsonss/ November 17: Pictures (Gymnastics, Girls basketball, S/D) November 18: Pictures (Indoor Track, Rifle, Wrestling, Boys basketball) November 26-29: Thanksgiving Break December 21-January 3: Winter Break January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 29: Winter Sports Awards Night

13. Thoughts for PARENTS What lessons do you want your athlete to learn? Discipline Teamwork Time management Accountability Responsibility Teammate Encourage your child to participate for the enjoyment of athletics

14. How many parents played high school sports? How many parents played college sports? Scholarships (Dr. Greg Dale – Duke University) 95% of athletes will not receive one. 65% of athletes are non Division 1 Your athlete has a better chance of getting an academic scholarship. If you do receive a scholarship the avg is $10,000 over 4 years. Ex. Soccer 9.9

15. Commitment to the program/team Communication: We do not discuss playing time/strategy Any concerns must first be addressed by the player. Athletes do not control playing time They control effort, attitude and what kind of teammate they are. We ask that parents not contact opposing schools directly with any concerns. Please contact us first. Thoughts for PARENTS

16. Be involved in more than one activity Overtraining of Young Athletes http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=zSRg a0c7Z3c&vq=mediumhttp://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=zSRg a0c7Z3c&vq=medium

17. Athletic Training Program Jeff Perry, ATC Deb Cassidy, ATC

18. Contacting the Robinson Athletic Training Program Training Room : 703-426-6818 Email : jgperry@fcps.edu dkcassidy@fcps.edu

19. Assumption Of Risk There is inherent risk of injury in all sports Not all injuries can be prevented Even catastrophic injuries can occur in any sport A comprehensive Athletic Training health care program has proven to influence a reduction in the severity of injury and prevalence of re- injury.

20. ATHLETIC BOOSTERS President Meg Gaffney-Smith Introduce Booster Board Members Goal of 100% membership for each program Parent liaison for each team Volunteering is vital! Support ALL the teams!

21. The Booster Club is run by a Board of Directors, who work closely with the Director of Student Activities and his staff. We supplement the school’s efforts to purchase equipment for all our students to use. Our financial contribution is directly related to the amount of participation we receive from you. Photographs courtesy of Frank Ruth

22. The budget received from Fairfax County Public Schools only covers coaches’ salaries, athlete’s transportation and the officials at each event. All other funds are raised by us; the parents and students of Robinson.

23. Fundraising takes place year round in a variety of ways. The amount we raise directly impacts the equipment and facilities available to your child as a student athlete.

24. Uniforms for all teams

25. Weight room makeover

26. Communication and video camera equipment

27. Mats and gymnastics equipment

28. Concrete slab and bleachers

29. Softball scoreboard

30. Hurdles and track equipment

31. Field maintenance, sprinkler systems, mowers and blowers

32. As you see, the list goes on and on. Approximately 1,200 athletes use the equipment and facilities each year, so through normal wear and tear, these need to be replaced or upgraded. New pads

33. In addition to maintaining our annual current level of commitment, the Athletic Boosters have embarked on a long term plan which will improve the facilities of Robinson Secondary. Many of these upgrades will provide additional opportunities to raise funds for our students, athletes and community use groups.

34. Breakout Rooms Boys Basketball – Russell Theatre Girls Basketball – Media Center Wrestling – Recital Hall Swim/Dive – Gold Cafeteria Gymnastics – E 109 Indoor Track – Blue Cafeteria