MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PARENT MEETING 2017-18
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF Josh Vandergrift Athletic Director vandejl@bay.k12.fl.us (850) 767-4419
FALL VARSITY/HEAD COACHING STAFF Football Girls Volleyball B/G Cross Country Girls Golf Boys Golf B/G Swim and Dive Sideline Cheerleading Jeremy Brown Michelle Mask Brad Breeden Cindi McGuire TBA Sue Cottrill Kristen Sample
WINTER VARSITY/HEAD COACHING STAFF Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Wrestling Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Girls Weightlifting Comp Cheerleading Lee Loper Jon Mason John Winkler Merek Bttkowsid Andrew Beasley Bryan Daniels Kristen Sample
WINTER VARSITY/HEAD COACHING STAFF Boys Baseball Girls Softball B/G Tennis Girls Track Boys Track Boys Weightlifting Jon Hudson Natalie Pearson Chad Weeks Jeanette Swigler Dane Holihan Danny Nagy
PURPOSE OF MEETING 1. To provide information about the athletic department for the athletic seasons and the 2017-18 school year. 2. Communicate expectations for our student athletes both the school and team level. 3. Provide information that may help avoid conflicts, problems, or questions that may arise during the upcoming season.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION Mosley High School is committed to excellence in athletics as part of a larger commitment to excellence and education. The guiding principle behind Mosley s participation in FHSAA athletics is our belief in its educational value for our students. Athletics promotes character traits of high value to personal development and success in later life. These include the drive to take one s talents to the highest level of performance, embracing the discipline needed to reach high standards, learning to work with others as a team in pursuit of a common goal, and adherence to codes of fairness and respect. Athletics also plays an important role in creating a sense of community here at Mosley. Win or lose, the Mosley Athletic Department will encourage student-athletes to provide a winning effort, exhibit sportsmanship, and demonstrate respect for all.
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS Athletic Physical Packet 2017/18 For Fall sports must be completed online before the student athlete is allowed to participate. (July 31st)
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS Athleticclearance.com https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org / FHSAA physical signed by a doctor (EL2) Heat & Concussion Acknowledgement (EL3) Insurance Acknowledgement with Insurance number (EL3) Student & Parent Code of Conduct
ATHLETIC CLEARANCE.COM Go to this link to see the a video demonstration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paa30q59jwu
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS Student Accident Insurance Fowinkle School Insurance Agency Student Athletic Protection: https://schoolinsuranceagency.com/
ELIGIBILITY Students going into the 10th 12 th grade must have an overall GPA of 2.0 (FHSAA Rule) to remain academically eligible for the next Semester.
ELIGIBILITY All students entering in the 9 th for the first time are eligible to play for the first semester. After the first semester they must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION Athlete Athlete should approach the coach 1 st regarding an issue.
PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION Parent Start with the coach by setting up an appointment Please do not confront a coach prior to, during, or after a practice or contest If not satisfied, set up an appointment with the Athletic Director Will not discuss playing time Misinformation and rumors one of the biggest challenges we face PLEASE CONTACT THE ATHLETIC OFFICE WITH CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS
STUDENT ATTENDANCE Athletes must be in attendance all day to practice or compete Exceptions are excused absences which include: Medically documented appointments Funeral visitation Serving as a page Court appointment College visits scheduled through the guidance department Military examinations Religious holidays with administrative approval School sponsored activities such as field trips, athletic participation, etc.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE Any student who receives a suspension of as a result of a violation of the MHS Student Code of Conduct can not practice or play during the length of that suspension.
RECRUITING We WILL help with the recruiting of student athletes, however, the initial process must begin with the athletes and parents Identify schools Be realistic as to college level NCAA Clearinghouse: Division 1 & 2 www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA Eligibility Center: www.playnaia.org Academics are important starting freshman year for those that want to participate in college DO NOT WAIT!!!
ATHLETIC TRAINER Ray Morris If you are injured see Ray IMMEDIATELY. If you visit your own doctor notify Ray IMMEDIATLEY.
PHYSICAL DATES Friday July 21 st 1:30pm 3:30pm Mosley Gym
WEBSITE Visit Mosley High School Athletics on-line at http://mhs.bayschools.com/ Schools Athletics tab Schedules Special Events Athletic Calendar Twitter: @ADmoselyhigh
BREAKOUT SESSIONS Football Girls Volleyball Cafeteria Gym Classroom Swim & Dive Room 515 Cross Country Room 517 Golf Room 521 Winter & Spring Sports will remain in the gym.