RIDGE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY STUDENT PARTICIPATION OPERATIONS FINANCE

RIDGE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY STUDENT PARTICIPATION OPERATIONS FINANCE

PHILOSOPHY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETICS The fundamental premise of interscholastic athletics is to provide educational experiences through the medium of sport Student First Athlete Second Winning Third

OBJECTIVES OF INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT COMPETITIVE FORUM FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE A NEED FOR ATHLETIC COMPETITION PRIDE IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP STUDENTS THAT STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE

To help young people Develop: Physically Psychologically Socially And To Have Fun

PHILOSOPHY OF ATHLETICS AT RIDGE Broad based program to maximize student participation in interscholastic athletics Although winning is important, it is striving to win that ultimately leads to the more long term outcomes that benefit student athletes throughout life

LONG TERM OUTCOMES OF ATHLETIC PARTICIPATAION Development of sound morals and values Commitment to success Development of a sound work ethic Self-sacrifice of the individual for the group Opportunity to challenge self and to face adversity Self discipline Ability to handle success and failure

FUN IN ATHLETICS The #1 reason that students participate in athletics is to have fun. That enjoyment is attained through working toward a goal in a sport that the athlete enjoys. It motivates the athlete to put forth great effort and perseverance with satisfaction gained through improvement and achievement.

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS Are highly competitive programs Provoke highly emotionally charged situations Physically and emotionally demanding A focal point of society today Often able to bring out the best in individuals Sometimes able to bring out the worst in individuals

EMPHASIS ON Fun Learning Participation by all Winning Performance Participation by best Recreational Competitive Ranier Martens, 2004

RECREATIONAL VS. COMPETITIVE SPORTS Dissent Compatible Compatible Conflict Recreational Competitive Stakeholder objectives

CHARACTER EDUCATION IN ATHLETICS Character determines how we respond to the events in life, whether we take from or contribute to society. We must identify, teach, and practice the principles of character respect, responsibility, trust, caring, honesty, fairness, good citizenship

COACHING FOR CHARACTER Not a 10 minute discussion or a series of slogans, but it is a total commitment to educating athletes so that moral behaviors are continually practiced, corrected, and celebrated. Teaching young people the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, skills, and behaviors to be a good, fair, kind in a word moral person. Kirschenbaum, 1995

PHILOSOPHY OF VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY, AND FRESHMEN TEAMS Short term goal at all levels is to win Objective of varsity team is to put forth the best team to represent the school Winning becomes more important at the varsity level At sub-varsity levels, a second goal is to develop players to become quality varsity players

MODEL OF ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION LEVELS VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY FRESHMEN

FRESHMEN PLAYING AT THE VARSITY LEVEL Does not commonly happen due to size, strength, maturity safety a concern Increase in athletic opportunities has led to a small increase in freshmen playing varsity More common in girls athletics due to physical maturation Sport specific issues

CUTTING OF STUDENTS FROM ATHLETIC TEAMS Unfortunately a necessary evil that no coach feels good in doing Seniors Freshmen Sensitivity to students that are cut

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES Establish direction and expectations of program Selection of team members Enforce BOE, school, and team policy Implement team concepts and strategies Put players and team in best position to win Determine playing time Ensure the physical and emotional welfare of all team members Make decisions based on what is best for the team first and the individual second

CHARACTERISTICS OF QUALITY COACHING Good Role Model Professional Supports the Mission of the School Knowledge of and a student of the sport Knowledge of Training Principles Good Leadership & Management Skills Sound Communication Skills Solid Work Ethic Ethical and of High Integrity Empathetic

REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING OF COACHES Formerly a Teacher Certificate was required Changed to a Substitute Certificate minimum 60 college credits HIB and state mandated trainings of employees 2006 Required First Aid & NFHS Coaching Principles new coaches 2006 Required CPR of all coaches Concussion Management Bernards Twp. Requires NFHS Coaching Principles of all coaches

CHALLENGES IN COACHING TODAY Operate within a fish bowl continually observed, analyzed, and scrutinized Once an avocation that presently exists as a second full time responsibility 12 month commitment Pressures to Win Variable Expectations of Stakeholders

PARENT COACH RELATIONSHIP Although the parents and coaches have positive goals and expectations for the athlete, they may at times originate from different viewpoints To best support the athletes each must foster an open, positive communication line. It begins with clear communication of expectations from both parties. Sports provide some of the most rewarding experiences in a young person s life. They also may provide extreme disappointment. It is at these times that communication is most important.

COMMUNICATION TO BE EXPECTED FROM A COACH Philosophy of the Coach and Program Goals and Expectations Team Rules and Guidelines Criteria for Awards Practice, Meeting, Event Schedules

COMMUNICATION COACHES SHOULD EXPECT FROM ATHLETES & PARENTS Advance Notice of Schedule Conflicts Notification of Illness, Injury, etc Concerns Related to a Coach s Philosophy or Expectations

APPROPRIATE PARENTAL CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES Treatment of the Student-Athlete Welfare of the Student-Athlete Ways to Help the Student-Athlete Improve Concerns About the Student-Athlete s Behavior Academic Concerns

CONCERNS NOT APPROPRIATE TO DISCUSS WITH COACH Team Strategy/ Play Calling/Substitution Patterns Other Student-Athletes Playing Time unless focused on how to improve Practice Organization

HOW TO ADDRESS APPROPRIATE CONCERNS Student Coach Communication 24 Hour Rule Call/email Coach to Arrange Direct Communication or Meeting Chain of Command Maintain Appropriate and Calm Demeanor Seek Win-Win Solution It May be Necessary to Agree to Disagree

CURRENT TRENDS AND ISSUES IN ATHLETICS Club/Travel vs. School Sports Off Season Commitments and Training Diminishing Multi-Sport Athletes Private Training and Instruction Over Emphasis on College Recruitment

THE ESTIMATED PROBABLILITY OF COMPETING IN ATHLETICS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL Jack Renkin, Recruiting Realities STUDENT ATHLETES MEN S BASKET- BALL WOMEN S BASKET- BALL FOOTBALL BASEBALL MEN S ICE HOCKEY MEN S SOCCER HIGH SCHOOL 549,500 456,900 983,600 455,300 29,900 321,400 NCAA 15,700 14,400 56,500 25,700 3,700 18,200

RIDGE ATHLETES IN ACTION

TOTAL PROGRAM 18 GIRLS VARSITY TEAMS 16 BOYS VARSITY TEAMS 16 BOYS SUB-VARSITY TEAMS 19 GIRLS SUB-VARSITY TEAMS YEAR ROUND STRENGTH TRAINING PHYSICAL EDUCATION

GIRLS SPORTS AT RIDGE FALL WINTER SPRING Cheerleading Basketball Lacrosse Comp Cheer Cheerleading Softball Cross Country Fencing Track Field Hockey Ski Racing Golf Gymnastics Swimming Soccer Indoor Track Tennis Volleyball

BOYS SPORTS AT RIDGE FALL WINTER SPRING CROSS COUNTRY BASKETBALL BASEBALL FOOTBALL FENCING GOLF SOCCER ICE HOCKEY LACROSSE SKI RACING SWIMMING TRACK TENNIS TRACK VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING

MALE/FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS FALL WINTER SPRING TOTAL 10-11 224/227 451 264/149 413 275/172 448 763/548 1312 05-06 207/229 436 211/159 370 264/174 438 682/517 1199 99-00 193/165 358 152/95 247 190/135 325 535/395 930

STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS 99-00 05-06 10-11 607 1,016 1,102

ATHLETIC BUDGET COACH SALARY CAPITAL EXPENSE EQUIPMENT UNIFORM AND SUPPLY EQUIPMENT RECONDITIONING TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS, EVENT STAFF LEAGUE FEES RENTAL MISCELLANEOUS

DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUDGET COACH SALARY FIXED FACILITY RENTAL FIXED OFFICIALS, EVENT STAFF FIXED PER EVENT LEAGUE FEES - FIXED RECONDITIONING VARIABLE TRANSPORTATION VARIABLE SUPPLY VARIABLE EQUIPMENT - VARIABLE

COMPARISON OF BUDGETS 10-11 05-06 03-04 SALARY $521,929 $427,642 $366,029 EQUIP. $0 $22,500 $3895 SUPPLY $121,800 $125,000 $118,020 RECONDIT. $30,000 $22,000 $20,692 TRANSPORT $257,480 $207,240 $163,125 FEES $166,878 $135,700 $112,664 TOTAL $1,098,087 $940,082 $784,425

COMPARISON OF BUDGETS 10-11 05-06 03-04 BUDGET $1,098,087 $940,082 $784,425 ENROLL- MENT 1,716 1,527 1,334 COST PER STUDENT $639 $616 $588

FACTORS THAT AFFECT EQUIPMENT NEEDS Annually replaced items Number of participants Condition of current equipment and supplies Safety Rule changes Opportunity to be competitive Present a positive image of team, school, and community Equity and fairness

EQUIPMENT, UNIFORMS, AND SUPPLIES AUG-SEPT. Meet with/survey coaches to determine needs SEPT-OCT. Allocate funds based on needs

OFFICIALS AND EVENT STAFF STATE MANDATED NUMBER OF EVENTS COSTS PER EVENT ARE SET BY LEAGUES AND OFFICIALS ORGANIZATIONS SCRIMMAGES, COUNTY TOURNAMENTS, STATE TOURNAMENTS

TRANSPORTATION RATE PER TRIP - $304.65/3.5 HOURS PLUS 74.75? EVERY HOUR SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE $48 PER TRIP PVP, YMCA, WAMS STATE MANDATED NUMBER OF EVENTS SCRIMMAGES, COUNTY TOURNAMENTS, STATE TOURNAMENTS

SAMPLE SPORT BUDGET BASKETBALL Item Expense Number Total Equipment 0 0 Supply $5000 $5000 Recondition 0 0 Salary Head/2 Assts. 3 $24017 Officials V 70 36 $2520 Officials sub 60 72 $4320 Transp. V-JV $304.65 18 $5483.70 Transp. F $304.65 14 $4265.10 Game Staff $7150 Fees State, County, Invite $350 Total $53,105.80

FALL SPORTS

COSTS PER FALL SPORT SPORT COST ATHLETE/ COACH COST/ATH CHEER $21,310 40/3 $1731 CROSS- COUNTRY $47,925 62/4 $773 GYMNASTICS $17,504 23/2 $761 FIELD HOCKEY $39,637 51/4 $777 FOOTBALL $120,858 146/7 $828 SOCCER B $46,518 65/4 $716 SOCCER G $46,518 77/4 $604 TENNIS G $28,794 28/2 $1028 VOLLEYBALL G $28,262 36/3 $785

WINTER SPORTS

COSTS PER WINTER SPORT SPORT COST ATHLETE/ COACH COST/ATH BASKETBALL B $56,222 37/3 $1520 BASKETBALL G $56,222 33/3 $1704 CHEER $7781 24/2 $324 FENCING $42,808 83/4 $516 *HOCKEY Ice time is parent funded $67,970 40/2 $1698 SKI RACING $41,912 45/2 $931 SWIMMING $32,767 50/2 $655 WRESTLING $45,437 36/3 $1262

SPRING SPORTS

VOLLEYBALL B $22,104 24/2 $921 COSTS PER SPRING SPORT SPORT COST ATHLETE/ COACH BASEBALL $52,968 50/4 $1059 GOLF B $24,714 20/2 $1236 GOLF G $20,914 20/2 $1046 LAX B $58,518 75/4 $780 LAX G $52,018 60/4 $867 SOFTBALL $53,460 50/3 $1069 TENNIS B $28,794 24/2 $1200 TRACK B $40,660 90/3 $452 TRACK G $40,660 70/3 $581 COST/ATH

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