Parent Meeting Extracurricular Activities WELCOME by Mr Clint

Parent Meeting Extracurricular Activities WELCOME by Mr. Clint Rauscher, SAHS Director of Athletics March 11, 2021 Zoom 6: 00 PM

A WHOLE NEW WORLD • Issues we thought important before not nearly as important. • OUR SINGULAR GOAL-GETTING A SEASON FOR OUR ATHLETES not political or personal all about the student/athlete • Not scholarship opportunities • Not fans in the stands • Allowing the process of being a high school athlete and the enjoyment and development it provides. If the others above occur icing on cake • How will we do this • FOLLOW THE PROTOCOLS • Be diligent, accept the changes, Enforce, Educate –(what we do away from the team)

• Highlights COVID PROCEDURES • Athletes must have been pre-screened prior to participating in any activity – do not enter building without • Athletes must have completed daily questions prior to participation… • *Temp over 100. 4 degrees F will be sent home. • Social distancing whenever possible (6 feet) • Personnel at practice limited to essential only – no parents • Locker rooms not in use. Students should arrive dressed for practice and games. • Team meetings as virtual as possible • Each athlete own hydration container • Hand sanitizer available at location. Athletes should wash hands/sanitize when arriving at practice. • Coaches & athletes need to wear mask at all times, except full physical activity. • Athletes should be social distance when not actively participating. • ANY SYMPTYOMS STAY HOME

SUSPECTED COVID OR POSITIVE TEST • We will follow specific protocol for each instance, as well as information from UPMC and Alleghney Health Department. • Any variance from normal needs reported to athletic trainers immediately, they will relay to me and advise further steps. If in doubt keep athlete at home until guidance. (next slide) SPECTATORS • Attendance beyond those actively participating in the events will be a work in progress. A definitive decision for the immediate future has not yet been determined. There will be no spectators for our scrimmages, as they are truly considered fall under PIAA practice guidelines. • A definitive decision will be made prior to first home regulation competition.

COVID Flowchart • Close Contact: Someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated. • Exposure: Having come into contact with a cause of, or possessing a characteristic that is a determinant of, a particular health problem. • Isolation: separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick. • Quarantine: separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick

COVID-19 Symptoms Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Chills • Repeated shaking with chills • Muscle pain • Headache • Sore throat • New loss of taste or smell • Runny Nose • Nausea • Diarrhea

ATHLETICS AT SHALER AREA • Girls • Volleyball • Basketball • Bowling • Swimming • Lacrosse • Tennis • Cross Country • Golf • Soccer • Competitive Cheer What is supplied by district • Boys • Volleyball • Soccer • Wrestling • Bowling • Swimming • Cross Country • Lacrosse • Basketball • Tennis • Golf • Football Coaches, Transportation, Officials, Facilities, Security, Game Personnel, Supplies & Equipment,

SPECTATORS • Practices are closed. Our facilities are closed to non-board approved adults during practices. For our athletes safety as well as the public. No one beyond coaches, staff, and players should be on site during practices. • SPECTATORS GAMES – Must be masked at all times – Socially distant • • • Biles Field: 4 home fans per player, 2 visiting fans per player. Titan Stadium LAX: 6 home fans per player, 2 visiting fans per player. Matulevic Field: Three sets of stands (max 20, 25, 20), others must be own chairs or stand socially distant Hilltop Field: Three sets of stands (max 25, 12, 23), others must be own chairs or stand socially distant MS Gym A: 4 home fans per player, no visiting fans MS Gym B: No spectators Tennis Courts: One set of stands (max 12), others must be own chairs or stand socially distant Anderson Field: One set of stands (max 12), others must be own chairs or stand socially distant Elem BB Field: One set of stands (max 12), others must be own chairs or stand socially distant HS Gym A: 4 home fans per player, 2 visiting fans per player.

PAY TO PLAY • We are not a pay to play athletic program. • There is no required fee or fundraising to participate for an athletic team at Shaler Area. *may not get apparel, but cannot be a team used apparel • It is important for parents to become involved and informed about the booster program for their child’s sport.

SOCIAL MEDIA • Discuss with your child about social media • Remember it is permanent and can effect them later. “Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb apologizes for offensive tweets” -The 25 -year-old Newcomb spoke less than an hour after nearly pitching a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The tweets were sent in 2011 and 2012. “'Brewers pitcher Josh Hader's offensive tweets resurface during All-Star Game - Moments after the 24 year old Brewers pitcher gave up a home run in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, screenshots of racist, sexist and homophobic tweets from then-17, -18 -year-old made the rounds on Twitter. ATTENDANCE It is expected that all athletes and team members attend all practices and games. This may be altered by coach due to extenuating circumstances, but attendance is expected. As with COVID Symptoms

COACH/STUDENT/PARENT/ ADMINSTRATION/COMMUNICATION • Appropriate and proper procedure when questions and situations arise: • 1 st Step Issue discussed between student and coach. • 2 nd Step Parent discussion with coach, (parent should set up time to discuss) • 3 rd Step Issued not resolved approach Athletic Director • 4 th Step Issued still not resolved approach Principal/Central Office • YOUR FIRST OPTION SHOULD NOT BE TO EMAIL SUPERINTENDENT/BOARD

Communication you should expect from your son’s/daughter’s coach • Expectations the coach has for your child as well as the team • Location of practices and competitions • Team rules and regulations well defined • Notification of schedule conflicts well in advance • Media informed and historical data. Meeting With Coach and Making It Productive • Set Meeting Time • Be Polite • Leave out other kids • Have Specific Questions • How can my child improve? What is holding back my child? • Concerns about your child’s behavior or attitude • When athlete will be absent or missing team events. • Off Limits • Playing time • Play calling and team strategies • Other players

Sports Medicine • Impact Testing – new students, 7 th, 9 th, 11 th, evaluated. Contact Sports • MRSA & personal hygiene and health • UPMC • Our trainers are Javan Ring, Donna Rife, and Erin Seiner

Shaler Area Athletic Training

Staff Introductions • Donna Rife • Since 2012 • Slippery Rock University - BS

Staff Introductions • Erin Seiner • Since 2018 • Duquesne University – BS • Daemen College - MS

Staff Introductions • Javan Ring • Since 2020 • Duquesne University – BS • West Virginia University – MS

Services and Coverage • First aid and Emergency care • We all carry AEDs • Injury evaluation • On site injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and plan of care. Physician referral as necessary. • Sport Coverage on point system to decide overlap coverage. Amount of points decided by: • Level of risk (High risk of injury vs low risk) • Level of skill (varsity vs middle school) • Event status (game vs practice)

Physician Services • All athletic trainers in the state of PA work under the direction of a physician at all times. • Here at Shaler Area: • Dr. Ted Schaffer is our overseeing physician • Dr. Emily Scott is our UPMC Sports Medicine Fellow. • Weekly training room visits on Wednesdays after school by athletic trainer referral ONLY.

Physicals • NO PARTICIPATION WITHOUT VALID PHYSICAL: • Dated AFTER 6/1 of participating school year • Signed by MD, DO, PAC, CRNP, or SNP • Hard copies can be found in Athletic Office • Digital copies can be found on Shaler Area Titans website under MORE tab - Sports Medicine – Physical Information and sent via email to athletictraining@sasd. k 12. pa. us • MUST use most updated 12 page PIAA packet • Within that packet includes UPMC HIPPA and Consent to Treat. • Looks different, but the forms are the same • Athletic training staff offers 3 physicals per year prior to the start of each season • Includes a free functional movement assessment

Concussions and Baseline Testing • UPMC provides IMPACT baseline testing at no cost to you for contact and collision PIAA sports. • Fall: Football, Soccer • Winter: Basketball, Wrestling, Diving • Spring: Lacrosse, Some field events Track/Field • Baseline tests are valid for 2 years. Students will be tested 7 th grade, 9 th grade, 11 th grade OR on an as needed basis.

Concussion Treatment and Return to Play • Protocols and Procedures in place to protect student athletes. • Pennsylvania State Laws regarding concussions and sudden cardiac arrest. • UPMC return to play protocol: • After your child has been removed from play with suspected concussion: • At home care sheet • Scheduling for physician evaluation: UPMC Sports Concussion at Children’s Pine Center (accepts ALL insurance) • 5 stages of exertion and EXIT testing • Written clearance from evaluating physician

Injuries and Return to Play • Report all injuries to coach or athletic trainer immediately • We are here to help! • All injuries that require physician referral must return with written clearance in order to return to play to any Shaler Area PIAA sport.

HAZING • Hazing “defined as any activity that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health, or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or membership in or affiliation with any organization recognized by the Board” • UNACCEPTABLE AT ANY LEVEL IN ANY FORM SCHOOL RULES • Normal school rules apply – coaches have the authority to create stricter standards, but athletes and parents should be made aware of these prior to season.

Opioid Crisis • Athlete participate in activities that have a higher rate of injury than normal life. • High school athletes twice as likely to be prescribed opioid painkillers than their adolescent counter parts. • Issues • Pressure to return • Medicine prescribed longer than necessary • Create extra pills – overuse, addiction § Look for alternatives. Heroin • NCAA recommends these steps • 1. Reconsider the use of opioids. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen effectively control moderate pain and can significantly reduce even severe pain. 2. Prescribe opioids for a very limited time and write prescriptions for just the amount of time needed, usually just two or three days. 3. When prescribing these drugs, explain to the athlete and parent their potential, specifically the risks of addiction and overdose. 4. Avoid prescribing long-acting or extended release narcotics, which have greater potential for overdoses, particularly in opioid-naïve patients. 5. Monitor athletes on opioids.

Athletic Awards • Varsity Letters/Team Awards are handled by the individual coaching staffs – general rule for varsity letter is participation in half of varsity minutes (quarter/matches) SA Equipment Responsibility • Student-Athletes are responsible for care and return of all school equipment issued to them. • Students who do not return or has unaccounted for equipment may not be issued any new equipment in next seasons. AND will be financially responsible to replace.

Transportation Release • Team Concept • Coaches team rules • Transportation Waiver – • any member of team traveling to or from a contest must travel in authorized transportation. Only with proper submission of Transportation Waiver may a student use alternative transportation. • Available on athletic website under the More Tab

ELIGIBILITY • Students must maintain 2. 0 overall grade point average • Students must be passing minimum of 4 credits at all times • Our remediation/study sessions procedure will be determined later once school has started and a process can be determined. NCAA Eligibility Center • Formerly the NCAA Clearinghouse • Register on-line at: https: //web 3. ncaa. org/ecwr 3/ • Student athletes should be communicating with their respective coach/athletic director if they are interested in participating in collegiate athletics for recruiting purposes. • In the end it is the student-athlete and their families responsibility make sure the proper courses are being taken to create NCAA

Cut Policy • Unfortunately, with a district as large as Shaler Area, it is unavoidable at times to refrain from cutting young people whose desire it is to be a member of an athletic team. • Our Coaches will make every effort to keep as many players as possible but also must take into account the viability of that number and player ability for progression of entire team. • Go to SOCIAL MEDIA shalerareatitans. com • TWITTER: @SASDtitans • Facebook: Shaler Area

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HERE IS TO A GREAT SPRING SEASON!! GO TITANS!!! QUESTIONS? ? Thanks for joining!