The Wheatley SchoolFall Athletic Season

2019Mr. Michael Scaturro

Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics,

Medical Services and FACS

Purpose of Presentation

• To provide an overview of The Wheatley School Fall Athletics Season

• Review expectations, procedures and policies

Why is High School Athletics Important for Your Child?• Educational Experience outside of the school day

• Time Management – balance academics, practice/game schedule and family obligations

• Sportsmanship – how to win with pride and lose with dignity

• Teamwork – how to work cooperatively with teammates, be part of a team

• Life Lessons – valuable life lessons being taught daily

Varsity and JV Philosophy• Varsity

• Culminating program for each sport• Dedication and commitment are key ingredients• Requires 6 days of practice/games per week• Varsity coach is the leader of that sports program and determines the system

of instruction, skills and strategies for all levels.

• Junior Varsity• Intended for those who display potential as varsity level athletes• Athletes expected to have increased commitment to the program, team and

self development• JV programs work towards achieving a balance between player development

and team success

Modified Program Philosophy

• To provide student-athletes with their first experiences with school-based athletics

• Monday-Friday time commitment from all teams

• Priority is skill development, introductory tactical concepts, teamwork and sportsmanship

Fall Athletic Offerings

Boys Girls

Varsity Soccer Varsity Soccer

JV Soccer JV Soccer

Varsity Football - combined w/CP

Varsity Tennis

JV Football - combined w/ CP

JV Tennis

Varsity Volleyball

JV Volleyball

COED Cross Country

Boys Girls

8th Grade Soccer 8th Grade Soccer

7th Grade Soccer 7th Grade Soccer

7/8 Football - combined w/CP

7/8 Tennis

COED Cross Country

Goals of a Quality Interscholastic Athletic Program

Competence

• A student athlete in a quality athletic program is competent in terms of:

• Skill development/refinement• Knowledge of the game – tactical strategies• Overall fitness, conditioning and healthy behaviors

Character

• A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates:• Responsibility • Accountability• Dedication• Trustworthiness• Fair Play • Self Control• Leadership• Adversity

Civility

• A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates civility towards others, showing:

• Respect• Fairness• Caring • Sportsmanship

Citizenship

• A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates citizenship through actions showing evidence of:

• Loyalty• Commitment• Teamwork• Role Modeling

Athletic Participation Requirements• All student athletes must be a bona fide student, fully registered and taking at

least 4 subjects and 5.5 periods, including Physical Education.

• Each student athlete must have:• A physical designated by the school appointed physician or the family

physician (valid for 1 year)

• A completed parent/student consent form - one for each sports season• A Concussion Form - one for each sports season

Family ID

• Sign up for Family ID - download the app• All sports clearances will be online starting this winter• Directions will be emailed soon

Expectations of Student-Athletes during the Season• Attend all practices and games

• Uphold the student consent form

• Adhere to team rules and practices

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times• Athletes are representing not only themselves but their team, school,

community and family.

Attendance

• Student athletes are expected to be at all practices and games. If you are injured, they are expected to attend unless specifically excused by the coach.

• School-related athletics should take precedence over outside leagues and organizations

• We strive to teach commitment and accountability to our student athletes

• All absences must be approved by the coach in advance

• Athletes who are inconsistent with attendance risk reduced playing time and removal from the team

Academics

• Academics take priority over athletics or other co-curricular activities

• Interscholastic Athletics is an extension of the classroom

• Participation in athletics is a privilege, not a right• Students who are not performing well academically risk suspension from

athletic competition

• Students with poor class attendance risk a suspension from athletic competition

• All student-athletes are required to be present in school by the end of Period 3 (10:02 am) in order to participate in practice or competitions

Parent Expectations• Provide support to all of our athletes, coaches and programs

• Encourage your children to participate on multiple sports teams

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times• Be LOUD, Be PROUD, Be POSITIVE. Let the players play, the coaches coach,

and the officials officiate.

• Exude a positive attitude and display The Wheatley School and Willets Rd. Athletics with PRIDE, CLASS and DIGNITY.

• Models behaviors that we all expect from our student athletes.

• New 2019-2020 - All teams, fans, coaches will be rated by officials

Best Practices for Sports Parenting

• Let the coach do the coaching!• Don’t define success in terms of winning and losing• Car ride home talk

• Thanks for letting me watch you play!• Encourage multi-sport participation

Coaches Expectations

• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for our student athletes

• Treat student athletes fairly in a positive manner

• Communicate regularly with students and parents

• Encourage student athletes to participate in multiple sports

• Provide a foundation for lifelong learning

• Support the academic programs and encourage student athletes to improve

• Assist with the college bound process.

Athletic Transportation

• We provide round trip transportation to all away contests.• Please follow the following guidelines if you need to pick up your child from

an away contest:○ 24 hour notice from the parent via email (scaturrom@ewsdonline.org)

or phone call (516) 333-7037 to the Athletic Director○ I will forward information to coach○ This should only be used for emergencies○ If another parent will be picking up your child, we need notification

from both parents, one allowing the pick-up and one recognizing the pick-up.

• If a situation arises, where you can not provide 24 hour notice you will, of course, be allowed to take your child.

Early Dismissal from Practice

• All student athletes who need to leave practice early MUST follow these guidelines:• 24 hour notice from the parent via email (scaturrom@ewsdonline.org) or

phone call (516) 333-7037 to the Athletic Director. I will forward your request to the coach

• If another parent will be picking up your child, we need notification from both parents, one allowing the pick-up and on recognizing the pick-up.

• At the time of pick-up, please walk to the practice site where the coach will release our child to you or your child to the designated adult.

Chain of Communication

• If a problem arises, please follow the following chain:• Student athlete should speak with the coach • Parent should contact the coach to set up a meeting to discuss your concerns

• Do not contact the coach pre-game, during the game, and immediately after the game. Make every effort to set up an appointment to meet at a time that is mutually convenient to all involved.

• If meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution, contact the Athletic Director

Communication

• Appropriate concerns to discuss with the coaches:• Treatment of your child• Techniques and strategies to help your child improve• Concerns regarding your child’s behavior• Concerns regarding academics• Sports camps and clinics

Communication

• Issues that are not appropriate to discuss with coaches:• Playing time: Encourage student athlete to speak with coaches about playing

time, as this fosters responsibility

• Team Strategy• Play Calling • Other student-athletes

Athletic Trainer

Brenda Hardman - NYU Langone Health

• Orthopedic After Hours Care • 1300 Franklin Ave, Suite UL 3A, Garden City • Monday-Friday - 4-8 pm• 516-747-8900

Concussion ProtocolIf a child has a head trauma and any symptoms consistent with concussion, he/she has a concussion until stated otherwise from a licensed healthcare professional.

Stage Aim Activity Goal of each step

1 Symptom limited activity Daily activities that do not provoke symptoms

Gradual reintroduction of school/work activities

2 Light aerobic exercises Walking or stationary cycling at slow to medium pace – no resistance training

Increase heart rate

3 Sport Specific exercise Running or skating drills. No head impact activities

Add movement

4 Non-contact training drills Harder training drills. E.g. – passing drills. May start progressive resistance training.

Exercise coordination and increased thinking

5 Full contact practice Following medical clearance, participate in normal training activities

Restore confidence and assess functional skills by coaching staff

6 Return to sport Normal game play

Hydration

IMPORTANT!• Should start the day before training/competition• Athletes should be drinking water throughout the day • Pre-training/competition - few ounces every 15-30 minutes• During training/competition - sips of water and gatorade• Post-training/competition - few ounces every 15-30 minutes

Urine Color • pale yellow

Sports Nutrition

Example• Pre-training/competition - ½ sandwich, handful of veggies, water

• During training/competition - sips of sports drink and water

• Post-training/competition - protein shake, chocolate milk

• Dinner - rice, a protein of choice (i.e. chicken), veggies, water

Return to play protocol after injury All student-athletes must follow this procedure after being declared medically ineligible.• A student-athlete who has been declared medically ineligible to participate by

his/her treating physician due to an injury may not participate in athletics until cleared to participate by the District Medical Director.

• Once a student-athlete submits a note to the school nurse deeming them medically ineligible, the following must occur:• the school nurse will forward the note to the District Medical Director,

Athletic Director, Coach and Athletic Trainer• the student-athlete will be advised by the coach that the student may not

participate until he/she provides a note to the school nurse from a physician, following re-examination, clearing the student to participate.

• The student-athlete must return for a follow up doctor’s appointment regardless if a date of return to participation is indicated on the initial note from the treating physician.

• The student-athlete must submit the subsequent note from a physician clearing the student to participate as of a specified date to the school nurse for review by the Medical Director.

• Upon receipt, the school nurse will forward the clearing note to the Medical Director, Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer, for review and final clearance.

• The Medical Director will review the notes and render a final decision to whether or not the student is cleared to participate. If approved, the Medical Director must certify in writing that the student-athlete is cleared as of a specified date to the school nurse.

• The school nurse will then email the Medical Director’s clearance to the Athletic Director, Athletic Trainer and Coach.

• Once the Medical Director clears the student-athlete to participate, the student may return to play on the date indicated by the Medical Director. The student-athlete will be advised by the Coach that he/she may resume participation.

Wildcat Foundation

• The foundation wants to create a more robust and spiritual experience for our student athletes, students and community

• Events include Homecoming, Winter Varsity Night, Spring Sports Day

• Volunteers wanted• Please contact Todd Richman

• (917) 913-3281• Toddrichman10@gmail.com

Important Websites

• East Williston UFSD Athletics Website (available through www.ewsdonline.org)

• Section 8 Athletics – Sportspak - link on Athletics Website

• NYS Public High School Athletic Association (www.nysphsaa.org)

• Social Media • Twitter - @WheatleySports • Instagram - Wheatley Sports• SportsYou – Team Management app used by all coaches and teams

Field Update! - Thank you for your support!

Questions

• Thank you for your attendance

• GO WILDCATS!

• The Wheatley School Athletic Department• Mr. Michael Scaturro• 11 Bacon Rd • Old Westbury, NY 11568• Office phone – (516) 333-7011• Email: scaturrom@ewsdonline.org

Sport Specific Rooms Varsity/JV Boys Soccer Room 105

Varsity/JV Girls Soccer Room 107

Varsity/JV Volleyball Room 114

Varsity/JV/MS Football Room 103

Varsity/Modified Cross Country Room 110

Varsity/JV Girls Tennis Room 106

7th and 8th Grade Boys Soccer Room 116

7th and 8th Grade Girls Soccer Room 112

Modified Girls Tennis Room 104