WILLMAR CARDINALS ATHLETICS WELCOME TO THE 2013-14 PLAYER/PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING Ryan Blahosky Willmar Senior High Activities Director blahoskyr@willmar.k12.mn.us 320-231-8331
AGENDA HEAD COACHES BY SEASON VALUE OF PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY BASICS TRANSPORTATION HOW TO FIND A SCHEDULE EXPECTATIONS COACHES PARENTS PLAYERS CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION FEES & UNIFORMS FUNDRAISERS ATTENDANCE MSHSL VIOLATIONS & CONSEQUENCES SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM MEETINGS
FALL HEAD COACHES FOOTBALL: JON KONOLD BOYS SOCCER: JEFF WINTER GIRLS SOCCER: CHELSEA BROWN GIRLS SWIM/DIVE: CARL SHULDES CROSS COUNTRY: JERRY POPP VOLLEYBALL: TRACI GRUSSING GIRLS TENNIS: JIM ANDERSON
WINTER HEAD COACHES WRESTLING: BOYS BASKETBALL: GIRLS BASKETBALL: BOYS SWIM/DIVE: BOYS HOCKEY: GIRLS HOCKEY: CARDETTES: GYMNASTICS: NORDIC SKI: ED OEHLERS/JUSTIN BROWN STEVE GROVE DUSTIN CARLSON CARL SHULDES DAN TOLLEFSON JACOLBY ANDERSON ALLISON LAMPMAN JODI MOTTINGER/DOUG ROSSUM BRAD HAUGEN
SPRING HEAD COACHES TRACK & FIELD: BOYS TENNIS: BASEBALL: SOFTBALL: GIRLS GOLF: BOYS GOLF: JERRY POPP JIM ANDERSON MARK STIER SHANNON CAYLER JODI MOTTINGER TBA
VALUE OF PARTICIPATION Studies have shown that student/athletes tend to have: Higher GPA s Average Willmar for 2013 Seniors : Athletes 3.469 Non-Athletes 2.93 Better attendance records Lower drop out rates Fewer discipline problems Strong sense of community Higher self-esteem and increased confidence Higher graduation rates PARTICIPATION IS A PRIVILEGE AND NOT A RIGHT!!!
ELIGIBILITY BASICS EVERY STUDENT/ATHLETE MUST HAVE ALL REGISTRATION PAPERWORK IN TO BE ELIGIBLE. MSHSL Eligibility Statement Emergency Contact Information Current Sports Physical Exam (valid for 3 years) Participation fee paid Transfer paperwork completed (see the AD) Making adequate academic progress towards graduation.
There will be an activity bus that runs on the days we need for kids participating on HS athletic teams. Kids will be transported from the MS to the HS and then may be taken to their practice location if not at the HS. Check with coaches to see if kids will need to ride the bus. Student/athletes will only be transported to practice they will not be brought back or dropped off after practice. TRANSPORTATION
HOW TO FIND A SCHEDULE?
NOTIFY ME
CHOOSE YOUR ACTIVITIES
EXPECTATIONS C O A C H E S Treat athlete with respect Be organized Be honest Work hard and be prepared Be positive and encouraging No profanity Hold athletes accountable Be a great communicator
EXPECTATIONS P A R E N T S Hold your child accountable to their commitment to the program Support your child Be positive Be their parent not their coach Let them know you care Let them talk first Encourage them to do their best Avoid bad-mouthing the coach or program ENJOY YOUR CHILDS EXPERIENCE IT S THEIRS!!!
EXPECTATIONS P L A Y E R Academic accountability Follow MSHSL rules Responsible citizenship Be school leaders Work hard all the time Know your role and execute it Communicate-communicatecommunicate Advocate for yourself Enjoy and make memories
CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION #1 ATHLETE MEETS WITH COACH #2 ATHLETE & PARENT MEET WITH COACH #3 ATHLETE, PARENT & COACH MEET WITH AD
DISCUSSION TOPICS PARENT-COACH APPROPRIATE Welfare of the student/athlete Academics Logistics-practice times, bussing, etc What or How questions INAPPROPRIATE Team selection Playing time Team strategy Other athletes Why questions **Always respect the 24 hour rule if you have a concern.
FEES AND UNIFORMS PARTICIPATION FEES FOR HS SPORTS: 1 ST SPORT $300 2 ND $200 3 RD $100 Reduced $80/sport Free $40/sport Family cap $700 MS kids on HS team $200/sport ***YOUR CHILD WILL NOT RECEIVE A UNIFORM UNTIL THEY HAVE TAKEN CARE OF THEIR PAPERWORK AND FEES***
FUNDRAISERS EACH SPORT SEASON WILL CONDUCT ONE SCHOOL RELATED FUNDRAISER. PROCEDES FROM THIS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE PROGRAM. HEAD COACHES WILL EXPLAIN THE INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THEIR PROGRAMS.
ATTENDANCE POLICY STUDENTS MUST BE IN EACH CLASS OR HAVE AN EXCUSED ABSENCE ON THE DAY OF A CONTEST TO PARTICPATE. Excused =school related absence (field trip), doctor/dentist appointment, funerals, court appointments, Administratively approved absence (must have signed note)
MSHSL VIOLATIONS CHEMICAL ELIGIBILITY A student shall not at any time regardless of the quantity: Use or consume, have in possession a beverage containing alcohol Use or consume, have in possession tobacco Use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell, or give away any other controlled substance or drug paraphernalia Chemical Eligibility suspensions. 2 weeks/2 contests whichever is greater 3 weeks/6 contests whichever is greater 4 weeks/12 contests whichever is greater
LOCAL CONSEQUENCES Student serving a suspension must practice/participate in all team functions and finish the season in good standing for suspension to be satisfied Additional consequences: Lose captaincy for 1 calendar year in all sports Not eligible for post season awards @ Willmar (ex: MVP, Lettering, Most Improved, etc.) Not eligible for Senior Awards if violation occurred during senior year.
DENIAL DISQUALIFICATION (Bylaw 304) A student shall be disqualified for an additional 9 weeks beyond the student s original period of ineligibility when the student denies violation of the rule, is allowed to participate, and is subsequently found guilty of the violation.
SOCIAL MEDIA GENERAL GUIDELINES Before I make a post, I should ask myself: Who will see what I post? Will anyone be offended, embarrassed, or hurt by it? Am I proud of what I am posting? How would I feel if someone posted it about me? All Cardinals need to use common sense when posting on the internet, texting, or tweeting. Any types of posts that are related to school, harmful to students or cause a disruption in school are subject to potential consequences.
COMMUNICATION A lot of problems in the world would disappear if we talk to each other instead of about each other. - n/a "The void created by the failure to communicate is soon filled with poison, drivel and misrepresentation." C. Northcote Parkinson **IF YOU DON T KNOW THE WHOLE STORY PLEASE ASK BEFORE YOU SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE SITUATION**
TEAM MEETING LOCATIONS FOOTBALL AUDITORIUM G SWIMMING 115 E (Shuldes Room) B SOCCER 105C G SOCCER 115C VOLLEYBALL CAFETERIA G TENNIS 105E CROSS COUNTRY NO MEETING