WACONIA HIGH SCHOOL

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2014 Fall Activities Parent/Athlete/ coach Meeting

Monday, August 11th - 7pm

Waconia High School

WELCOME ... Jill Johnson, Activities Director jrjohnson@waconia.k12.mn.us

952/442-0665

Mary Ellen Timmers, High School Activities Assistant mtimmers@waconia.k12.mn.us

952/442-0683 Melanie Hasse, Middle School Activities Assistant

mhasse@waconia.k12.mn.us 952/442-0650

WHS Activities Hotline 952-442-0678 www.waconiaathletics.com

Fall Coaching Staff: . .

• Christian Gilbert, Cross Country Running • Sam Baker, Football • Kelsi Stoffer, Football Cheerleading • Tyrel Seim, Boys' Soccer • Mike Bruggeman, Girls' Soccer • Amy Howard, Girls' Swimming & Diving • Jim Lee, Volleyball • Jeff Chrest, Certified Athletic Trainer • Josh Anderson, Strength & Conditioning

District 110 Mission/Beliefs "To provide an opportunity for ALL students to become lifelong participants and positively impact the lives of others." * Emphasis on teaching the fundamentals, teamwork & sportsmanship * Value Development of team & program * Learn self-discipline, strong work ethic & build self-confidence * Creation of lasting experience

School Activities are an integral component of a student's total education. Educational-based Activities complement the curriculum by providing students with additional opportunities for growth and development.

Being competitive and winning are important goals, but not our PURPOSE.

Have Fun!!

"WILDCAT WAY"

Foundation for Success • Built on Respect for one another - teammates,

coaches, opponents, officials • Built on Pride in our play and in our habits • Built on Hard Work & Determination • Built on High Expectations on the playing field and in

the classroom - emphasis on being a "student­ athlete"

• Membership on a team is a PRIVILEGE!! • Always operate & perform "Above the Line"

ROLE OF THE A.D.

• My major responsibility and/or role is to . -

provide leadership & direction for the activities program at WHS, as well as providing support to student-athletes and the coaches

• My decision-making will always reflect what is best for kids and what is best for the Waconia School District

• My Door is always "Open"

• Have an incredible opportunity to influence students' lives - Positive & Negative

• Relationship Builder - Why Do I Coach? • Role model for positive behavior and attitudes

• Why Do I Coach the Way I Do?? • What Does It Feel Like to be Coached by Me??

• Inspires in his/her athletes a love for the game and a passion to play/compete to the best of their abilities

• Support and encourage ALL athletes equally • Communicates respectfully with athletes, parents and

officia Is • Makes the sport fun for participants

WACalilA ROLE OF THE ATHLETE

• Be Respectful & Responsible - "Above the Line" • - Follow the rules and guidelines established bv your coach and school

• Encourage and support your teammates • Put forth the effort and take great pride in being

a "Student-Athlete" .. • Be a role model by displaying

"good sport" behavior • "Code of Conduct"

Expectation of model behavior by student­ athletes in school, within the community, etc.

ROLE OF PARENTS

• The key fer parents is to find a "healtf:ly balance" of involvement in their child's sport experience. Work cooperatively with your

. child and the coach to make sure your child's needs are belng met. But leave the coaching up to the coach,

• What you say g how you act around your son and/or daughter is so important!!

...-:::_~ Tips on being a GOOD SPORTS PARENT

• Be Supportive of Coaches • Teact;] Respect for Authority • Let the Coach do the Coaching, but you can do

some of the Teaching • Plelp your Children learn through failure • Get to know the Coach • Focus on your Child as an Individual • Listen to your Child, but stay Rational • Be Mindful of your responsibility as a Role Model • Show Unconditional Love

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES .:. Member of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) .:. Member of Region 2AA

www.mshsl.org for Post Season Schedules, Section and State Details and Eligibility Information

MSHSL Belief Statements y Participation in school activity programs is a privilege and not a right y Sportsmanship needs to have a constant presence in all school-based activity y Ethical behavior, dignity and respect are non-negotiable y Collaborative relationships with parents enhance a school's opportunity to

positively impact student success y Academic priorities must come before participation in athletic or fine arts

activities y High School activity programs are designed for student participants, and

adults must serve in a supportive role y The success of the team is more important than individual honors

.:. Member of the Wright County Conference East: Delano, Holy Family, Hutchinson, New Prague, Orono, Waconia West: Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Glencoe-Silver Lake, Litchfield, Mound-Westonka, New London Spicer

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Wright County Conference:

Arrange schedules, create policy Awards: All-Conference Honors & Team Champions

www.wrightcountyconference.org for Schedules, Directions & General Information-

Schedule changes • Happen often • Media -- Waconia Patriot • Communication will take place

- Through Coach to Student-Athlete - Announcements at respective schools - School District Web Site

• www.waconia.k12.mn.us • Link on left side of Main Page - "Activities Calendar" • www.waconiaathletics.com • Link under "Wildcat HQ" - "Activities Calendar"

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES www. wrightcountyconference.org NOTIFY ME Instant email notices on any changes to any activities, and for automatic email

r----------------------. reminders before any activity.

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If you click "Notify Me" from the main calendar screen, you can choose which activities you want to receive reminders or change notices on by just checking them off from a list and clicking Continue to move to the next screen.

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WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Sportsmanship • Waconia High School supports positive sportsmanship by abiding the

Wright County Conference Code of Conduct as well as the MSHSL Code of Conduct.

• Acts of misconduct will not be tolerated and may be cause for removal of a spectator without refund of admission.

• Simply stated: High Expectations! MSHSL - "Above The Line"

• "I am Above the Line when my thinking is clear and I am able to stay focused on the true purpose of high school athletics: create a fun and meaningful experience for students where they will learn important life lessons'

Student-Athletes, Coaches & Parents are ALL Ambassadors for Waconia High School and the Waconia community.

· WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Fundamentals of Good S{!_ortsmanshi{!_: 1. Show r 2 ...

5. Coaches, _. ipant , a d parents will be held to a high sta dard since we all represent Waconia High cho. and our community.

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Be a Good Sport • Parents • Athletes • Coaches • Spectators

Show others that we are proud to be a WILDCAT.

The Team is counting on YOU!

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Eligi bi lity Ru les a nd Policies Basic Student Eligibility ...

• Academic Progress • Under the age of 20 • Physical Exam • Transfer Rules • Six seasons in grades 7-12 • Dropped out or repeated a grade • $100 Amateur Status Awards • Non-school competition in that sport

NOTE! Both the student and the parent have reviewed the concussion management information contained in the eligibility brochure and on the www.cdc.gov/concussion website. • Have not and will not violate racial/religious or sexual harassment/violence and hazing bylaws • Have not and will not use, consume, possess tobacco, alcohol or other controlled substances • "I agree to fully cooperate in any investigation honestly and truthfully"

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Eligibility Rules and Policies

Academic Eligibility -- read carefully

./ Student-Athlete must have a GPA of at least 1.67 and have passed every class . .

for the current or previous grading period ./ Ineligibility penalty is two weeks during the season or starting the first week of

the season (Winter & Spring) OR at the start of the Fall season will miss one to two games or two weeks, whichever is greater

./ If a student-athlete is not making academic progress at any point during the current trimester, eligibility in terms of participating in games/events may be suspended until appropriate progress is made by the student-athlete

./ Student-Athlete remains ineligible until his/her GPA meets the 1.67 requirement and/or is passing ALL classes - Student-Athlete's responsibility to get signed off by Teacher & AD

./ If at any point, a student-athlete's progress toward timely graduation with his/her most appropriate grade level is not occurring, than the Principal and AD can declare the student ineligible

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Concussion Management Info

• State Statute requires that ALL organizations sponsoring sports programs to provide training and/or education on concussion management to participants, parents, coaches and officials

"Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the contest and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health care professional." .

When a player shows any symptoms or signs of a concussion, the following should be applied. • The player should not be allowed to return to play in the current game or practice. • The player should not be left alone, and regular monitoring for deterioration is essential over

the initial few hours after injury. • The player should be medically evaluated after the injury. • Return to play must follow a medically supervised stepwise process.

A player should never return to play while symptomatic. "When in doubt, sit them out!"

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Concussion Management Info

• MSHSL has included a document in the eligibility form that you must sign in order for your child to participate in a one of our athletic programs .

. This document includes: - Guidelines that need to be followed if athlete demonstrates symptoms or signs - Return to play protocol - Symptoms or signs of a concussion

• The MSHSL Sports Medicine Advisory Committee highly recommends that every student-athlete and parent successfully complete the Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports course. The course can be accessed at: www.cdc.gov/concussion

• District Contact Information - PLEASE contact - High School Health Office - 952-442-0674 - Cindy Van Kirk, RN, LSN cvankirk@waconia.k12.mn.us - Jodi Anderson, RN janderson@waconia.k12.mn.us - Clearwater Health Office - 952-442-0654 - Vicki Sorensen, LPN vsorensen@waconia.k12.mn.us

• Certified Athletic Trainer - Jeff Chrest ieff.chrest@ridgeviewmedical.org

f WILDCAT ACTIVITIES EI igi bi I ity Ru les a nd Pol icies Responsible to read, discuss, and sign

• Mood-Altering Chemicals: Twelve (12) months of the year, a student shall not at any time, regardless of the quantity: use or consume, have in possession (1) a beverage containing alcohol, (2) tobacco or (3) buy, sell or give away any other controlled substance or drug paraphernalia.

• Sexual/Racial/Religious Harassment or Violence - Defined as annoying and inappropriate comments and or actions pertaining to sex, race and/or religion.

• Hazing - Defined as committing an act against any person or coercing a person into committing an act that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person.

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Consequences 1st Violation - 14 calendar days or two consecutive contests whichever is greater 2nd Violation - 21 calendar days or 6 consecutive contests whichever is greater 3rd and subsequent Violation - 28·calendar days or 12 consecutive contests whichever is greater

* Ineligible to be captain * In-Season Violation -- No letter, No recognition at season ending banquet (student

can attend banquet) * Year around rule * Penalties shall be accumulative beginning with and throughout the student's

participation in their 7-12 educational years *Must be at all practices, scrimmages, games, meetings, etc. during period of

suspension. * Must finish the season with the team where suspension was served. * A student who has been suspended either in school or out of school may NOT

participate in practices/contests and lor scheduled activities during the time of suspension.

* Denial Disqualification - Additional 9 weeks of suspension!

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Eligibility Rules and Policies • Student Code of Responsibilities Behavior Expectations of student-athletes participating in our activities program

Social Media ... "If you don't have something nice to say ... don't post it, don't text it, don't say it ..... "

• Athletes may not be coached outside of their season. by their coaches (includes volunteer coaches) during the school year. Coaches may coach their athletes during the summer through July 31 (Exception: week of July 4)

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES EI igi bi lity Ru les a nd Policies

Attendance: ../ A student must attend ALL of her/his classes in order to participate in a

scheduled contest on the same day or to practice on that day Exceptions to this is family emergencies or pre-arranged medical appointments. Please contact the high school attendance office or if necessary contact Activities Director. Examples that are not acceptable excuses • Haircuts • Sick in the morning and then come to school • Get out early because you forgot practice/game gear and/or need to get

food before leaving ../ Unexcused Absence or Truancy from school or class during the season will

result in the suspension for one contest ../ Second offense of an unexcused absence or truancy could result in a

possible suspension for 2 contests or for 2 weeks whichever is greater ../ Students will be school excused for school sponsored activities requiring

early departure times, etc.

Communication & Interaction

Communication is the Key to a Successful Organization * Needs to be done in a respectful way * . Preferred Chain

1. Coach with Student-Athlete 2. Coach with Student-Athlete & Parent

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ALWAYS want the student-athlete present during discussions

Don't approach coaches on game day, before or after, to discuss personal matters, with or without student.

Don't discuss playing time, strategy or other student athletes

There is a difference in making decisions and mistreatment ...

Avoid screaming or yelling inappropriately from the sidelines or stands. If you have to make a noise, make sure you are offering positive reinforcement.

Get involved and enjoy the experience as best you can!

TRANSPORTATION

• The EXPECf~TI0N is tHat student-athletes travel witH the team to events and should also travel back home with tne team

• CSoaches will communicate early out times as well as departure times for away events

• If you have any questions call the middle school or rnigh school office for information

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Forms, Physicals & Fees To be fully registered for a program, athletes must turn in:

• MSHSL Eligibility Brochure and Sports Health Questionnaire. The MSHSL requires that the Athletic Eligibility Brochure and the Sports Health Questionnaire be filled out and returned every year. The Sports Health Questionnaire is required in addition to the sports physical.

• Sports Qualifying Physical. Athletes must have a current physical on file in the Activities Office before they are able to practice. A reminder that physicals need to be updated every three years. (Incoming Freshman physicals have been transferred from Clearwater. Sophomore athletes are most likely in need of an updated physical before practicing in August.)

• Emergency Information Card. This card must be updated and turned in each year. (Insurance Information) NOTE: Medical Insurance: The Waconia Public Schools does not provide insurance coverage for any medical expenses incurred by a student as a result of injury while participating in school sponsored programs. A medical benefit plan is available through a commercial company for parents and/or students interested in purchasing this coverage

• Fee Payment. Activity Fees - Grades 9-12 $165 Grades 7-8 $110 Please communicate in a timely manner if financial hardship prevents the payment of fees We want EVERYONE who wants to participate on one of our teams to have every opportunity to do so!!

CLEARANCE CARD Upon receipt of this these items, a student athlete will secure a Clearance Card which they must give to the coach in order to participate.

WHS Athletic & Student Handbooks Athlete & Parent(s) are responsible for understanding ALL information presented in these documents

WILDCAT BOOSTER CLUB

Exists to support Waconia School District Activities • ALL Dollars raised go directly back to the school district to benefit student­

athletes . • Athletic Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Services through Ridgeview -­

HUGE benefit for student-athletes & coaches • Main venue that provides the majority of revenue

- Concession Sales at Home Events • The Booster Club NEEDS your help/support!'

Please sign up to help at your respective team meeting - FREE Adult Season Pass for signing up for FOUR Events

Wildcat Clothing Sales - BIG Athletics - Andy Long 952-442-1915

• along@impactgroup.us - GK2 Promotions - Gerry Kirby 952-442-3259

• gerry@gk2promotions.com - Premier Custom Apparel- Rick Potratz 952-442-9891

• mailbox@PremierCustomApparel,com

Partnership with Ridgeview Sports Medicine

WHS' s Certified Athletic Trainer: Jeff Chrest: jeff.chrest@ridgeviewmedical.org (952) 442-2191 x6088

Primary Goal: Evaluate potential injuries and provide injury prevention suggestions • After school consultation:

Available to student-athletes on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm • On-site coverage for ALL varsity home events • ImPACT Concussion Testing - Sixth year in partnership with Ridgeview

All incoming 9th graders in football, volleyball and boys & girls soccer Retest of all 11th and 12th graders in football, volleyball and soccer that tested in 2012. Retest any football, volleyball or soccer players that had a concussion last year

We can test all other athletes during Injury Care times after school or in the Waconia Rehab Specialties Clinic.

Injury Care for Athletes Tuesday 8/12 Wednesday 8/13 Thursday 8/14

11:00 9th G. Soccer 10 am 9th Football

12:15 G. Soccer (11-12)

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Strength & Conditioning Coach:

Josh Anderson: josh.anderson@ridgeviewmedical.org

Lettering opportunity!

12:00 9th B. Soccer 10:45 9th Football

• 1:00 Football (Open)

WILDCAT ACTIVITIES Announcements

• Activity Passes - Available tonight! . Student Pass (grades 1-12): $30 Adult Pass: $60

• Waconia Public Schools #110 2014 Bond Referendum At A Glance

• The Waconia Board of Education is proposing a $75 million bond referendum for the Nov. 4, 2014 election.

• Levy funds will be used to support an expansion project to meet student enrollment projections. • If approved, the District will refinance existing obligations, stretching payments for the new bonds from

a 20-year schedule to 24 years to keep annual property taxes stable •

./ New K-5 elementary by fall 2016

./ Many of the new sports fields will be ready by fall 2016 - includes TENNIS COURTS!

./ New access to MS and HS sites from Hwy 5 available by fall 2016

./ Remodeled MS and HS by fall 2017

• Stay informed-Get involved at www.waconia.k12.mn.us

• HAVE FUN! • BE POSITIVE IN YOUR ACTIONS &. YOUR WORDS • COMMl1NICATE ;4PPRO/?RIATELY • BE S{:)PPORTIVE OF ALL PROGRAMS • ALWAYS REf?RESENT WACONIA HIGFI SCHOOL AND THE WACONIA COMMUNIT¥ IN A POSITIVE WAY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCEII