Boardman High School Athletics 2020 2021 WELCOME by

Boardman High School Athletics 2020 -2021

WELCOME by AD Marco Marinucci COACH and PRINCIPAL INTRODUCTIONS

Academic Eligibility Mr. Moris Jadue ★ Student First/Athlete Second ★ Grades in immediately preceding grade period ★ Weekly academic eligibility ★ NCAA

Drug Testing Mr. Moris Jadue ★ Drug Testing Philosophy ○ Preventative Measures ★ Random Drug Testing ★ Positive Results/Consequences ★ Penalties/Counseling ★ Athletic Code of Conduct/Substance Violation

NON-SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS ★ Behavior Expectations for Athletes ★ Frequent Causes for Athletic Penalties ○ See Athletic Code of Conduct ★ In and Out of School Behavior ★ Procedure Outlined in Code of Conduct ★ SOCIAL MEDIA -- Be Smart with the use of ★ Official team communications -- Remind App

POINTS OF EMPHASIS Social Media (profanity; harassment, etc) -- BE SMART. Behavior in the community -- Keep in mind our athletes are role models and known in the community. Your actions are being watched and emulated. Being present for violations (vandalism, parties, etc) -- You may not have physically taken part in the action, but if you are present, you may still be in violation.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS 1. Substance use: Alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, vaping, nicotine-delivery systems, illegal drugs, prescription medications not prescribed to the athlete, paraphernalia associated with any of the substances, counterfeit substances represented as prohibited substances.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS 2. Hazing Coercing another student, including the victim, to perform some act of initiation to another student or organization; permission, consent, or assumption of risk by the victim does not lesson this prohibition.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS 3. Violation of law and/or violation of school Student Code of Conduct

PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS 4. All other acts unbecoming of a Spartan student-athlete as determined by the administration. Acts or gestures which would be considered “unbecoming” are those that are rude, obscene, dangerous, immoral and/or in any way reflect poorly on Boardman Local Schools.

EXPECTATIONS -- See Slide 13 Marco Marinucci, Athletic Director ★STUDENT ATHLETE ● Student first ● Sportsmanship ● Field is extension of classroom ● Role Model ● Chain of command

COACH EXPECTATIONS Sports to be a positive experience Fairness and consistent rules and expectations Sportsmanship in words and actions Communicating early and often Sharing of athletes Promote team accomplishments Safety first; supervision always Monitor academics

PARENT EXPECTATIONS Sportsmanship; sideline behavior; role modeling Stay in your lane--let the coaches coach Chain of command--teach students to self-advocate (Athlete to coach, parent to coach, coach to AD, AD to Principal. ) Support the team; get involved Monitor academics

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS/EQUIPMENT Athletic fee $50 Coach approved uniforms Equipment is student-athletes’ responsibility Returned end of season within one week

Lindsay’s Law

Thank you for watching! Any questions -- Contact the Athletic Department (330) 7263423.