Knightstown Athletics

Expectations:For the Program

What we will discuss

• New Athletic Website• 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!

www.KnightstownAthletics.com

• Up-to-date information• You can sign up for VNN Alerts• Mobile App– VarsityNewsNetwork– Select Knightstown High School

• Schedules updated daily – if applicable• Articles on most contests• Photo Gallery – when available• Links to twitter/Facebook– Social Media can be a dangerous place

Athletic Director

• Athletic Director: Matt Martin–Coached: Basketball, Baseball–Played: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country – IHSAA Official –Parent of a 5 year old–Office Phone – 345-5155– Email – mmartin@cabeard.k12.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 student-athlete.

• 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• Random Drug Testing

Other notes

• Academic All-State Pictures• All-State Pictures• Soon to come criteria for pictures on the wall

Any Questions/Comments/Concerns?

• Questions/Comments/Concerns?

• Wrestling – Cafeteria• Girl’s Basketball – Library• Boy’s Basketball – Auditorium

• Make sure to sign the Parent form before you leave