McGraw AthleticsParent Information Night

Welcome! Objectives: Create awareness of Policies and

Procedures Improve communication between

Parents, Players, Coaches and Administrators

Allow Parents/Athletes a time to ask questions

Attendance Academic and Athletic Success Policy:

• If a Student-Athlete is late/absent from school they may not participate in practices or games

• A note from a doctor, NOT a parent is needed to participate that day

Extenuating Circumstances• Communication is KEY!

Academics If a Student-Athlete fails ONE course

at the Interim or 10-week marking period, he/she may continue to participate on their team.

If a Student-Athlete fails TWO or more courses at the Interim or 10-week marking period, he/she is considered ineligible until the next marking period.

Physicals Every Student-Athlete needs a

current physical to participate in Athletics

If a physical is current at the beginning of a season, the Student-Athlete is eligible for THAT sports season

Physicals are good for ONE YEAR

Transportation Players must ride the bus to away

games. A parent may sign out their

son/daughter with the coach after an away game to ride home with them.

Student-Athletes may NOT ride home with another child’s parent or bring in a note that states they have permission to ride with someone else.

Playing Time Modified

• Everyone plays, every game JV

• Best athletes play the majority of the time, but opportunities to play are still there for everyone

Varsity• Best athletes play the majority of the time

All playing time is based on the coaches discretion

Chain of Command A Student-Athlete/parent has a

concern about playing time… Who can I talk to??? #1 – Coach #2 – Athletic Director #3 – HS Principal #4 – Superintendent #5 – Board of Education

Chain of Command (cont’) Things to consider:

• Don’t approach a coach after a game in anger.

• Ask the coach, or call the next day, if there is a time when you can talk with him/her.

• Encourage your child to talk with the coach first.

• Always remember we are all here because we want what is best for KIDS!

Sideline Behavior Yelling at an official will NOT cause

them to become a better official. It sets a bad example for the players

and ultimately creates a disadvantage for our kids/teams.

Social Media

Social Media (cont’) Social Media plays a HUGE role in the

lives of Student-Athletes and their parents.

It can be a very useful tool for spreading and gathering information.

Social Media (cont’) However... Keep all posts POSITIVE

• Tweet about a win!• Post a pic of your teammate scoring a goal!• Send a proud message to your child.• If you don’t have anything nice to say…

Put the phone down!!• If you are angry, frustrated or need to vent.• Angry/rude postings by anyone, only ends

up hurting our kids.

Extracurricular Code of Conduct

Refer to Student Handbook

Concussion Awareness My child suffered a concussion during

an athletic activity…what happens next?

Return to play Protocol (RTP) established by NYSPHSAA

School doctor (Castellanos) must sign off on final RTP checklist

Non-School Sports Student-Athletes are encouraged to

prioritize their involvement in Non-School sponsored athletics

All of our coaches try to make sure athletes know that school sports come before non-school sports

If an athlete gets injured in a non-school sport, they are encouraged to let their school coach know ASAP.

New Happenings Website: www.mcgeagles.com Twitter Account: @mcgeaglessports New Sports Awards Format

• Need parent volunteers! No Girls JV Soccer New Gym Floor! Booster Club needs new members!

Booster Club What does Booster Club do?

• Concession stands at home Soccer and Basketball games

• 2 Bottle and Can Drives (Fall and Spring)• Purchase new team uniforms and

equipment• Assist in Sports Awards and Celebrations• Monthly meetings• Be a part of a great organization!

That’s All Folks! Questions? Comments? Contact me anyytime:

• Abe Johnson• 607-836-3616• ajohnson@mcgrawschools.org