Knightstown Athletics Winter 16 17 Expectations For the

Knightstown Athletics Winter - 16 -17 Expectations: For the Program

What we will discuss • • • Expectations of the Athletic Director Expectations of the Coaching Staff Expectations of Parents Lines of Communication Expectations of Student-Athletes Break off into your sports meeting • Please make sure to sign the agreement form before you leave!

New Parent Form • Adjusted the Parent Form from last year • Must have a signed form before the studentathlete’s first contest – JH AND HS

New Items • No outside food or beverages at home events • Facility Upgrades – – – – Resurfaced tennis courts New Chairs in Gym Gator for injuries/field use Flags for turf field HS and JH Cross Country Uniforms Golf Bags Football Headsets New Video Room • Knightstown. Athletics. com / VNN Alerts • Twitter / Facebook • IHSAA Sportsmanship Rating – 105/Excellent

Athletic Director • Athletic Director: Matt Martin – Coached: Basketball, Baseball – Played: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country – IHSAA Official – Parent of a 7 year old/soon to be newborn – Office Phone – 345 -5155 – Email – mmartin@cabeard. k 12. in. us

Expectations of Athletic Director • Provide Guidance and Direction for Programs – Try and make KHS/KIS as successful as it can • Lead Seasonal Coaches Meetings – Meet with ALL coaches before their season • Evaluate the Coaching Staff of every sport – End of the year evaluations on all coaches • Order any and all supplies needed to succeed – Keep our student-athletes up to date with supplies

Expectations for Athletic Director • Keep all student-athletes safe – Make certain decisions regarding their safety • Schedule games/practices in a timely manner – Late additions/cancelations might happen • Make sure all contests have officials – Use tournament certified officials when possible • Make sure all contests go off “with little hiccups as possible” – Prepare all contests ahead of time

Expectations of Athletic Director • Mediate the resolution of problems – Make the best decision possible • Supervise most home contests – Be visible at contests • Provide a channel for student-athlete concerns – Open ear for the student-athletes • Administer school policies in a fair manner • Attend monthly Athletic Director’s Meetings

Expectations of Coaches • COACHING SKILLS – Teaches fundamentals – Promotes physical conditioning – Teaches specific safety procedures for activity – Prepares team for contest – Maintains discipline – Knows and abides by rules of activity – Develops team unity – Encourages appropriate traits of citizenship by being a positive role model; provides positive leadership for students/staff

Expectations of Coaches • ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS – Care of equipment and facilities – Team supervision — home and away – Appropriate time committed to program – Organizes effective practice sessions – Promotes participation of all team members • This does NOT mean all players will play all games

Expectations of Coaches • PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS – Communicates with fellow coaches – Cooperates with Athletic Director and Administrators – Attends clinics and other professional meetings – Cooperates with media and responds to reasonable requests – Holds meetings when appropriate with parents and athletes prior to first contest to establish positive communication – Maintains professional relations with players – Maintains professional relationships with officials

Expectations of Coaches • PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS – Is enthusiastic and self-motivated – Exercises fairness in dealing with players – Is punctual – Maintains poise and composure during practice – Maintains poise and composure during games – Appropriate appearance/dress

Expectations of Parents • Support your student-athlete's efforts to success. • Work to promote a positive environment that is conducive to the development of your studentathlete. • Treat all coaching personnel with courtesy and respect. • Assure that your student-athlete will attend all scheduled practices and athletic contests. • Promote and model mature and sportsmanlike behavior at all athletic contests.

Expectations of Parents • Communication a parent/guardian should expect from a coach: – The expectations the coach has for your child as well as the players on the team. – Locations and times of all practices and games. – Team requirements. – Discipline that may result in the denial of your child's participation.

Expectations of Parents • Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches: – Situations involving your child. – Ways to help your child improve. – Your child's attitude, work ethic, and eligibility. – Concerns about your child's behavior

Expectations of Parents • Issues that are not appropriate to discuss with coaches or AD: – Playing time of any student-athlete – Team strategy, practice organization, or play calling. – Other student-athletes

Lines of Communication • Procedures to follow if there is a concern to discuss with a coach: – Your child should speak to the coach about an issue, before you intervene. This will help our Student-Athletes grow into young adults. – Contact the coach to set up an appointment. If the coach can not be reached, contact the athletic director. They will assist you in arranging a meeting. – If a meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution, call to schedule an appointment with the athletic director to discuss the situation. • The AD will only intervene if the issue has already been discussed with the coach. • Please do not confront a coach before or after a game or practice. Meeting of this nature normally do not assist in creating a resolution to the situation.

Expectations of Student-Athletes • Acknowledge that playing on a team is an honor and a privilege, not a right. • Attend EVERY scheduled practice, scrimmage, game, and all other team related activities. • Respect all coaches, officials, teachers, peers, and teammates. • Be supportive and encouraging to the team • Represent KHS/KIS will class and courtesy

Expectations of Student-Athletes • If absent, it is the student-athletes responsibility to contact their coach PRIOR to practice. • To promote the development of self-discipline and high academic standards. • Athletes who are injured are still required to be present at all team activities. • Develop a team attitude.

Expectations of Student-Athletes • Being coachable and open to constructive feedback. • Play by the rules • Allow coaches to coach. Play hard and be a contributor to your team. • Abide by all KHS/KIS Student Handbook policies – new juvenile form • Random Drug Testing

Any Questions/Comments/Concerns? • JH and HS Girls Basketball – Cafeteria • JH and HS Wrestling – Library • JH and HS Boys Basketball – Gym • Make sure to sign the Parent form before you leave