Athletic Department Staff APAD John Hartley jhartleylsps org

Athletic Department Staff - AP/AD- John Hartley jhartley@lsps. org - Athletics Secretary- Robin Gill rgill@lsps. org 586 -285 -8920

Role of the Athletic Department • Coordinate all athletic programs • Communicate athletic and school system guidelines to student/athletes, parents, and coaches • Oversee due process of student/athletes • Enforcement of the Athletic Handbook • Ensure we are following all MHSAA standards

Booster Club - President- Wendy Tobias Vice President- Sue De. Long Treasurer- Beth Machnik Secretary- Lisa Borgacz Trustees- Keely Boren, Tracy Ritz, Chris Frogge

Misc. • Office location • Schedule location, MHSAA. com, athletic website • Insurance (Infosnap) • MHSAA Concussion Insurance (new 2015) • Transportation- 10 mile rule

Athletic Website • • • http: //shoriansports. weebly. com/ Individual sport information pages Practice schedules Game schedules Photos, stats, bus schedules A work in progress!!

Gate Fees • • • Gate fees $5 Stand alone 9 th/JV contests will remain $3 Annual passes remain - $30 adult, $25 Students In-season athletes are free for that season Student fee $2 (current LS ID) Gate will open 30 minutes prior to start of contest

OK to Participate Cards • 2 nd year of implementation 2016 -17, checks and balances • Student/athlete must have– Physical card on file (April 15, 2016) – Emergency card on file – Deemed academic/transfer eligible to participate Student given signed/stamped card from AO, presented to the coach- may participate

Athletic Trainer • • Scott Ruhle, ATC Internship through DMC @ Pointe Fitness Grand Valley State University Coverage of home events Dr. Sadiq Haque affiliation Treatment of athletes All coaches trained in CPR/First Aid/Concussion/Heat Humidity

Concussion Legislation • PA 342 and 343 - Michigan Sports Concussion Awareness Laws- Effective June 30, 2013 • Involved adults participate in an online concussion awareness training program. • Provide educational resources to parents, athletes, and volunteers, and obtain a signed statement that is to be kept on record at school. • Immediate removal of an athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion. Athlete must receive written clearance from appropriate health professional prior to return of physical activity.

MHSAA Concussion Insurance

Heat/Humidity • MHSAA policy • 30 minutes prior to start/60 minutes after start take temp and humidity readings • Digital Psychrometer used to read temp and heat index • Anytime Heat Index is above 95 degrees- special regulations regarding practice and contests go into effect. • HI above 104 degrees- stop all activity • Temp below 80, no need for any special regulations

Eligibility • MHSAA regulation- Credit in 66% of class loadpassing 4 out of 5 at LSHS • LSPS policy- minimum 2. 0 GPA- immediately eligible • 1. 5 -1. 99 - Probationary status- minimum 2 weeks ineligibility. Must raise GPA by. 5 to regain eligibility.

Substance Abuse • • • Tobacco Alcohol Narcotics Other serious offenses 24/7/365 Zero tolerance for violations- privilege not a right

Role of the Coach • Good role model- conduct, character, professionalism • Communicate with parents/athletes • Promote educational experience of athletics • Responsible for guiding the team/goals • Supervise all activities pertaining to the team • Respect officials decisions

Role of the Student/Athlete • Dependable, positive, work ethic, sportsmanship (good teammate) • Honor the code of conduct (drug, alcohol, tobacco free) • Maintain academic eligibility • Perform to the best of ability on the playing surface • Respect decisions of officials

Role of the Parent • Support/Encourage your Son/Daughter to perform to the best of their ability • Be aware of expectations from the coaching staff • Model sportsmanlike behavior at all times • Communicate with coaches to enhance positive relationship • Be active in the athletic booster club • Respect decisions of officials • Be alcohol and tobacco free at all times on school property

Sum it up • Players play! • Coaches coach! • Officials officiate! • Fans be supportive and cheer positive at events!

Coach contact • Email address, phone call, scheduled meeting • 24 hour rule (delay the contact) • Non-team personnel not allowed in team area for games and practices- safety and security of all involved. • Best and worst- part of the solution, not a part of the problem