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ATHLETIC PROGRAM MANUAL

RAVENNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2019 – 2020

“HOME OF THE BULLDOGS”

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DearStudentAthletesandParents/Guardians,

Asanotherschoolyearbegins,IwouldliketowelcomeyouonbehalfoftheRHSAthleticDepartment.Iwanttowishyoua

successfulschoolyear.Wehopeyoutakeadvantageofthisgreatopportunitytolearnandgrowacademically.Iwish,too,thatyou

experiencetherenewalandmakingoffriendships.Also,itisourgoalthatyouexperiencesuccessintheathleticprogramsinwhich

youchoosetoparticipate.Remember,athleticsisnotaboutjustwinning,athleticsisanopportunitytolearnandtogrowin

importantways.

AsamemberofoneormoreoftheathleticprogramsatRavennaHighSchool,youtakeonanimportantrole.Youbecomeavery

visiblerepresentativeofRavennaHighSchoolandofthecommunityofRavenna.Youbecomearepresentativeofthepride,

excellenceandtraditionthathasbecomeatrademarkofRavennaHighSchool’sathleticprograms.Alongwithathletesattheother

sevenschoolsintheWestMichiganConference,yourepresentoneofthemostrecognizedathleticconferencesintheStateof

Michigan.Ichallengeyoutocontinuetobuildonthetraditionofpride,excellenceandsportsmanshipatRavennaHighSchooland

intheWestMichiganConference.

Parentsandguardians,youarenotoneoftheathletesdirectlyparticipatingononeofourathleticteams;nevertheless,youplaya

significantroleinourathleticprogram,too.Icountonyoutoencourageyourson/daughtertomakeresponsiblechoicesand

decisionsinallareasoftheirlives.Icountonyoutochallengeyourson/daughterintheirathleticachievements.Icountonyouto

giveyourchild’scoacheswhattheyneedtofocusontheircoachingresponsibilities.Icountonyoutobethebestfan

representativesofRavennaHighSchool.Allinall,Iwantyouonourteam.

ThisManualisintendedtoserveasasummaryofwhatisnecessarytoknowasanathleteandasparentsofathletes.Someofthe

informationisbasedonMHSAArequirementsandexpectationsandsomeofthehandbookmaybebasedonagreementsand

decisionsmadeattheconferencelevel.MuchofthemanualisbasedonagreementsanddecisionsmadebytheRavennaHigh

Schoolboard,administrationandstaff.Iaskallofyoutoreadthemanualcarefully.Yourfamiliaritywiththisdocumentwillmake

yourexperiencewithathleticsmoresuccessfulandenjoyable.Remember,thatathleticsisaprivilegeandIexpecteveryone

associatedwiththeathleticprogramtotreatthisprivilegewithpride,disciplineandintegrity.

ThecoachingstaffandIlookforwardtomeetingallofyou.WewanttoenjoyparticipatingwithyouinBulldogathleticevents.

Pleaseintroduceyourselvestousandstoptochatifpossible.Shouldanyquestionsarise,pleaseseeacoachormyself.Wethank

youfortheopportunitytoworktogethertohelpeachstudent-athletehaveapositive,successfulexperienceatRavennaHigh

School.

Sincerely,

KyleJawor

HighSchoolAthleticDirector

All Ravenna Public School student athletes and their parents / guardians are urged to read this manual. If you have any

questions, please contact the Athletic Department.

Ravenna High School 2766 S. Ravenna Road

Ravenna, MI 49451 231.853.2218

Athletic Department Kyle Jawor, Athletic Director

Joan Iwaniw, Secretary 231.853.2218

231.853.6981 fax rajaworkj@ravennaschools.org

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

I. Mission Statement / Philosophy .................................................................. 5A. MissionStatement...................................................................................5

B. RavennaPublicSchoolsAthleticPhilosophy............................................5

C. CoreBeliefs..............................................................................................5

D. BoardofEducation/ProgramObjectives..................................................6

II. Conference Membership and Clearinghouse Information ........................... 6A. ConferenceAffiliation..............................................................................6

B. NCAAClearinghouse.................................................................................6

III. MHSAA Basic Eligibility Requirements ..................................................... 6IV. School Eligibility Requirements .................................................................. 8

A. Academic Requirements – Ravenna High School student athletes . 8B. Semester Academic Policy ............................................................... 8C. Attendance at School ........................................................................ 8

V. Rule Violations ............................................................................................ 8A. Suspensions from Athletics .............................................................. 8B. Training Rules .................................................................................. 9

1.Tobacco/E-CigsOffenses.....................................................................9

2.Drug,Alcohol,Steroid,orotherOffenses...........................................9

C.DurationofTrainingRules.......................................................................10

VI. Appeals of Suspension from Athletics ....................................................... 10VII. Policies, Requirements, Expectations ........................................................ 11

A.AfterGameProcedures...........................................................................11

B.AttendanceatPractice.............................................................................11

C.BusTransportation..................................................................................11

D.CleanlinessandAppearance.............................…………………………………….12

E.CommunicationwithCoaches/24HourPolicy......................................12

F.DayswithNoSchool.................................................................................12

G.DualTeamMembership..........................................................................12

H.Equipment...............................................................................................12

I.Fundraisers/FundsSolicitations..............................................................12

J.GeneralConduct.....................................................................................13

K. Hazing…………………………………………………………………………………………………13

L.HealthPhysicals......................................................................................13

M. InstructionstoStudentAthletesandParents........................................13

N. Insurance.................................…………………………………………………………...14

O. Injuries/Illness……………………………………………………………………………………..14

P. PreparationoftheStudentAthlete........................................................14

Q. ProblemResolutionProtocol………………………………………………………………14

R. QuittingaSport..………………………………………………………………………………..15

S. Supervision…………………………………………………………………………………………15

T. Sportsmanship………………………………………………….……………………………….16

U. SportsmanshipAnnouncementBeforeaContest……………………………….16

V. Tryouts……………………………………………………………………………………………….16

VIII. Administrative Policies....................................................................................17

A. AthleticTrainingandFirstAid……………………………………………………………..17

B. CodeofConduct(StudentAthletes,Coaches,Parents,AD)…………………17

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C. ContestScheduling……………………………………………………………………………..18

D. Pre-seasonCoachesOrientation…………………………………………………………18

IX. Athletic Fees (2019-2020)……………………………………………………………………………19X.Emergency Procedure Protocol…………………………………………………………………..20

XI. Athletic Awards................................................................................................22A.VarsityAwards.........................................................................................22

B.JuniorVarsityAwards..............................................................................22

C.CriteriaforEarningAwards......................................................................23

D.SpecialAwards.........................................................................................23

XII. Social Media Position…………………………………………………......................................23 XIII. APPENDIX Appendix A……………………………………………………Credibility Athlete Assessment Appendix B……………………………………………………Manpower Flow Chart Appendix C……………………………………………………Sample Coach Job Description/Evaluation NOTE: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE HANDBOOK IS A GENERAL GUIDELINE OF EXPECTATIONS AND REGULATIONS. IT

CANNOT SPEAK TO EVERY POSSIBLE SITUATION AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL INCIDENT. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS DIFFERENT. THEREFORE, THIS HANDBOOK IS ONLY A GUIDELINE. SITUATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS MAY BE APPROACHED DIFFERENTLY. HOWEVER, AS A DEPARTMENT AND SCHOOL, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO TREAT EVERYONE JUSTLY IN THE CONTEXT OF OUR GUIDELINES.

A. MissionStatement

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TheroleofathleticsintheRavennaPublicSchoolsistoprovideaneducationalexperienceintheframeworkof

competitiveinterscholasticathletics.Byfocusingoneducationaloutcomesandstudentlearning,athletics

providestudentathletesopportunitiesforphysical,emotional,socialandintellectualgrowth.

B.RavennaPublicSchoolsAthleticPhilosophy

TheRavennaAthleticDepartment,RavennaHighSchoolandRavennaPublicSchoolDistrictbelievethatathletic

programsareafundamentalpartoftheeducationalprocessandplayanintegralpartinthedevelopmentofthe

life-longlearner.Theseprogramsserveasextensionsoftheclassroom,andpromotethehands-onlearning

processtostudentsinareassuchaspride,characterdevelopment,teamwork,respect,goodsportsmanship,

self-discipline,andhonesty.Webelievethatinterscholasticathleticsisaprivilege.Thisprivilegemustbe

earnedbystudentathletesthroughacademicresponsibility,properstudentbehaviorandadheringtoathletic

rules.Westrivetohelpeverystudentathletetohaveapositiveexperienceandtolearnthemanylifelessons

thatparticipationininterscholasticathleticscanteach.Wealsounderstandthatthesuccessofaprogramis

measuredbymorethanjustthewin/losscolumn.Itisbyguidingstudentathletestomatureasfunctioning,

committedmembersofacommunityandtobethebestthattheycanbeinawaythatthevaluesofthis

communityoflearnerswillbebestserved.Intheend,ourhopeisthatourathleticprogramisinstrumentalin

helpingeverystudentathletebecomeleadersinallareasoftheirlives.

C. CoreBeliefs

1. Athleticparticipationisaprivilege,notaright.Participationisearnedthroughresponsiblemembership

intheschoolcommunity.

2. Participationispermittedtostudentswhofirstofalldemonstratethattheirfirstresponsibilityis

academicachievement.Secondly,participationisforthosestudentathleteswhohavetheskills,

attitudes,andwillingnesstoworkhardtoimprovethemselvesandtheirteammates.

3. Athletesarestudentsfirst.Coachesareeducatorsfirst.

4. Thecoachingstaff,athletes,administrators,schoolemployees,parents,andspectatorsshouldalways

actinamannerthatwillenhancethepositiveimageoftheteam,school,andcommunity.

5. Athletesareencouragedtoparticipateinmorethanonesportthroughouttheyear.Specializationat

thehighschoollevelisnotnecessaryorbeneficialinthelongrun.

6. Participationininterscholasticcompetitionmustbeearned!Workethic,ability,academicstanding,and

behaviorareallvitalfactorsthatwillplayarole.

7. Thegoalsoftheteammustcomebeforetheneedsoftheindividual.

8. Athleticparticipationisintendedtobenefitallstudentathletesbyteachingfundamentals,strategiesand

behaviorsthatwillenableteamsandathletestobesuccessfulonandofftheplayingsurface.

9. Highschoolparticipationisnotintendedtobeanavenueforcollegescholarshipsorprofessional

contracts.Ifthoseopportunitiesbecomeavailable,thecoachesandschoolwillassistastheyareable.

10. Promotingthesafetyandwell-beingofourstudentathletescomesfirstandforemostinallareasof

athletics.Safeguardswillbeinplaceatalltimestoensureourstudentsperforminasafeenvironment.

D. RavennaBoardofEducation/ProgramObjectives

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Anyprogrammusthaveobjectivestobemeaningful.Theobjectivesfortheathleticdepartmentarebasicand

areapplicableforalllevels.Individualprogramsmayhaveotherobjectives,buttheyshouldbeconsistentwith

thephilosophystatedhereandtheeducationalobjectivesofRavennaPublicSchoolsandtheRavennaBoardof

Education.EachathleticprogramatRavennaHighSchoolmuststriveto:

1. Promotecharactereducation(PRIDE),sportsmanship,ethicalandsociallyresponsiblebehaviors,and

teamwork.

2. Strengthenthebondandimportancebetweenathleticsandacademics

3. Promotethevalueoflifelessonslearnedinathleticsforourstudentsandfortheschoolitself.

4. Provideallstudentathleteswiththebestteachingandcoachingpersonnelpossible.

5. Provideallstudentathleteswiththebestfacilitiesandequipmentpossible.

6. Provideanopportunityforallstudentathletestoparticipateinthebestinterscholasticprograms

possible.

7. Provideallstudentathletesanopportunitytogrowphysically,emotionally,socially,andintellectually

throughparticipationinathleticprograms.Ourgoalistohelpdeveloplifelongleaders.

II.CONFERENCEMEMBERSHIPANDCLEARINGHOUSEINFORMATION

A.ConferenceAffiliation

RavennaPublicSchoolsisamemberoftheMichiganHighSchoolAthleticAssociation(MHSAA)andtheWest

MichiganConference(WMC).TheWMCiscomprisedofeight(8)memberschools:

Hart MasonCountyCentral

Montague NorthMuskegon

Oakridge Ravenna

Shelby Whitehall

B. NCAAClearinghouse

Manygraduatingathleteswhowishtocompete(orinlinetoreceiveathleticscholarships)arediscoveringthat

theywillbeacademicallyineligibletoparticipateinDivisionIandIIcollegesanduniversitiesbecausetheyhave

failedtomeettheacademicstandardssetbytheNCAAInitialEligibilityClearinghouse.Ifyouseeanypossibility

thatyourson/daughtermightwanttoparticipateincollegiateathletics,pleasecheckwiththecounselingoffice

forcurrentNCAAClearinghouseinformation,orchecktheirwebsiteatwww.eligibilitycenter.org.

III. MHSAABASICELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS

MichiganHighSchoolAthleticAssociation(MHSAA)eligibilityrulesforstudentathletes.(Thesearecondensed

statementsofthecompleteregulationsoneligibility).

1.Enrollment-HavebeenenrolledinaseniorhighschoolbyMondayofthefourth(4th)weekofthepresentsemester.

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2.Age-Belessthannineteen(19)yearsofageattimeofcontestunlessnineteenth(19th)birthdayoccursonorafter

September1ofacurrentschoolyear,inwhichcasestudentiseligibleforbalanceofthatschoolyearinallsports.Any

studentbornbeforeSeptember1,2001,isineligibleforinterscholasticathleticsinMichigan.

3.PhysicalExaminations-Havepassedacurrentphysicalexamination(afterApril15).Recordmustbeonfilewiththe

athleticdepartmentoffice.

4.SemesterofEnrollment-Nothavebeenenrolledformorethaneight(8)semestersingradesninetotwelve(9-12),

inclusive.Seventhandeighth(7and8)semestersmustbeconsecutive.Threeweeksenrollmentorparticipationinone

(1)ormoreathleticcontestsconstitutesasemesterofenrollment.

5.SemesterofCompetition-Havenomorethanfour(4)firstandfour(4)secondsemesterseasonsofcompetitionina

sportinafour(4)yearhighschool,includingpresentseason.Whentwoseasonsleadingtoastatechampionshiporthe

samesportareoffered,anathletemayparticipateinonlyone.

6.UndergraduateStanding-Notbeahighschoolgraduate.

7.PreviousSemesterRecord-Havereceivedatleasttwenty(20)credithoursforworktakenduringtheprevious

semesterofenrollment.(Inotherwords,youmusthaveearned6credits.)

8.CurrentSemesterRecord-Academiceligibilitychecksofnotmorethantenweeksarerequired.Ifastudentisnot

passingatleasttwo-thirds(2/3)oftheircredithourswhenchecked,thatstudentisineligibleforcompetitionuntilthe

nextcheck,butnotlessthanforthenextMondaythroughSunday.Ifthenexteligibilitycheckrevealsthestudentisstill

notpassingatleasttwo-thirds(2/3)credithours,thatstudentisineligibleforcompetitionfornotlessthanthenext

MondaythroughSunday,andsoonuntilthestudentispassingtwo-thirds(2/3)credithoursfromthestartofthe

semesterthroughthemostrecenteligibilitycheck.

9.Transfers-Generally,astudentwhotransfersintoanewschooldistrictisineligibleforeachsporttheyparticipated

inattheirformerschoolunlessthestudentqualifiesunderoneormorespecificexceptions.Transferstudentsmust

contacttheathleticofficetorequestthatanEducationTransferformbecompleted.

10.UndueInfluence-Theuseofundueinfluenceforathleticpurposesshallcauseanathletetobecomeineligiblefora

minimumofone(1)semesterandamaximumofone(1)year.

11.Awards-Mustnothaveacceptedanyawardormerchandiseexceeding$25.00invalueforathleticperformance.

Athletesacceptingmemberships,privileges,services,negotiablecertificatesormoneyareinviolation.

12.AmateurPractices-Nothaveacceptedmoney,merchandise,memberships,privileges,servicesorothervaluable

considerationforparticipatinginanyformofathletics,sportsorgames,orforofficiatinginterscholasticathletics

contests,orhavesignedaprofessionalbaseballcontract.(Reinstatementwillnotbeconsideredforone(1)year).

13.LimitedTeamMembership-Astudentwho,afterpracticingwithorparticipatinginanathleticcontestor

scrimmageasamemberofahighschoolathleticteam,participatesinanyathleticcompetitionnotsponsoredbyhisor

herschoolinthesamesportduringthesameseason,shallbecomeineligibleforaminimumofthenextthree(3)daysof

competitionandmaximumofremainderofthatseasoninthatschoolyear.

14.All-StarCompetition–StudentsshallnotcompeteatanytimeinanysportunderMHSAAjurisdictioninall-star

contestsornationalchampionships,regardlessofthemethodofselection.Participationinsuchacontestshallcause

thatstudenttobecomeineligibleforamaximumperiodofoneyearofschoolenrollment.

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IV. SCHOOLELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS

A. AcademicRequirements–RavennaHighSchoolstudentathletes

Weeklyeligibilitycheckswillbemadetochecktheacademicstandingofstudentathletes.Inordertomaintain

eligibility,astudentmaynotbefailingtwo(2)ormoreclassesatanytime.Ifataweeklycheckastudentathleteis

failingtwo(2)ormoreclasses,theywillbegivenawarning.Ifatthenextweeklyeligibilitycheckthestudentathlete

isstillfailingtwo(2)ormoreclasses,theywillbeineligibleforthenextweekofcompetition,beginningwithMonday

andcontinuingthroughSaturday.Thestudentwillcontinuetobeineligibleuntiltheyarefailinglessthantwo(2)

classes.

Studentathleteswhoareineligiblemaycompleteaweeklyprogressreportsheetthatwillbesignedbyan

administratorandaparent/guardian.Studentathleteswhoareineligiblemaybeaskedtocompletestudiesduring

teampracticetime,andstudentathleteswithmultipleweeksofineligibilitymaybeaskedtoleavetheteam.

NOTE:Astudentmustbegivenawarningtheweekprecedinganineligibilityratingistobegiven.Iftheteacher

doesnotreportagradefortheweek,itwillbeassumedthatthestudentathleteisinproperacademicstanding.

B. SemesterAcademicPolicy

Alongwiththeweeklyeligibilitychecks,therewillbeasemestereligibilitypolicy.Anystudentfailingtwo(2)or

moreclassespersemesterwillbeineligibleforthefollowingsemester.

C. AttendanceatSchool

Anathletemustattendacompleteschooldayinordertoparticipateinpracticeoraninterscholasticathleticcontest

thatday.PLEASENOTE--Athleteswhosignthemselvesoutduringanypartoftheday,orathletesthatleavefor

anyreason(includingtogetajerseyfromhome)willbeineligibleforthatday.Theonlyexceptionsnormally

grantedareiftheathleteispre-excusedbytheofficeforanappointment,funeral,legalmatter,collegevisitation,

school-requiredactivity,orbyadministrativeapproval.Amedicalreleasewillberequiredformedical

appointments.Otherabsencesmayqualifyforanexceptiontotheattendanceruleuponappealtotheathletic

director.Anystudentathletewhoisonsuspensionfromschoolattendance(OSS)maynotpractice,participate,or

attendinterscholasticcompetitionsduringthetimeinwhichthestudentathleteisservingthesuspension.Fora

suspensionthatendsonFriday,astudentathletemaynotparticipateonSaturday.Ifthestudentis10ormore

minuteslateforschooltheyareconsideredabsentandtheconsequencesareasfollows:1stoffensetheathletewill

haveameetingwiththeathleticdirectorandthecoachwillbenotified;2ndoffensewillbesuspensionfromthe

gameorpractice,whicheverishappeningthedaytheoffenseoccurred.

Iftheabsenceisoverlookedandtheathleteparticipates,he/shewillberequiredtomissthenextscheduled

contest/practice.Foryourprotection,itisrecommendedthatabsencesofanylengthbereportedtotheathletic

officeforreview.

V. RULEVIOLATIONS

A.SuspensionsfromAthletics

TheathletictrainingrulesupheldbyRavennaPublicSchoolsrequirethestudent-athletetoadheretotheprinciplesof

responsiblebehaviorthroughathleticsandthatparticipationintheathleticprogramisaprivilege,notaright.Violation

ofthetrainingrulesdoesresultinapenaltythatrestrictsthestudentfromeligibility.

Allsuspensionsarebasedonapercentageoftheseasoninwhichthestudentisparticipating.Ifthestudentisnot

participatinginasportatthetimeoftheviolation,thesuspensionwillbeassessedduringthenextseasoninwhichthe

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studentparticipates.Allstudentsmustcompletetheseasoningoodstandingforasuspensiontobecounted.Astudent

whoquitsorisremovedfromateamwillforfeitanysuspensionsservedduringtheseasonofplayandberequiredto

servethesuspensionduringthenextseasoninwhichthestudentparticipates.

Allsuspensionswillbecalculatedbasedonthenumberofregularseasoneventdates.Sportingeventdatesthatconsist

ofmultiplecontests(i.e.,volleyballtournamentorbaseballdoubleheader)willbeconsideredasasingleeventdate.

Post-seasoneventdateswillnotbeincludedintheformulationfordeterminingthelengthofsuspensions.However,

anystudentwhosesuspensionforviolationsoftheathletictrainingrulescoincideswithanypost-seasonplaywillbe

suspendedfromthepost-seasonplayaswell.

Astudentfoundinviolationofmultipleoffenseslistedbelowwillservetheappropriatepenaltiesforeachviolation

individually,notsimultaneously.

B.TrainingRules

TheRavennaSchoolBoardhasauthorizedadministratorstoinvestigateincidentsthatmayinvolvethebreakingof

athletictrainingrules.Eachstudent-athleteatRavennaSeniorHighSchoolmustcomplywithallathletictrainingrulesto

remaineligibletoparticipateasamemberofanyofourinterscholasticteams.Theathletictrainingrulesareasfollows:

1. Tobacco/E-Cigarette Offenses -Students shall not use or possess tobacco. A student proven to be in violation of this training rule shall be subject to the following penalties:

1stoffense-Suspensionfrom50%ofallscheduledathleticeventsfortheseasoninwhichthestudentis

participating.Ifthestudentisnotcurrentlyparticipatinginanathleticsport,thepenaltywillbeserved

commencingwiththenextsportinwhichthestudentparticipates.Shouldthesuspensionexceedthe

remaininglengthofthecurrentsports-season,theremainingpercentagewillbeservedduringthenext

seasoninwhichthestudentparticipates.

2ndoffense-Suspensionfrom100%ofallscheduledathleticeventsfortheseasoninwhichthestudent

isparticipating.Ifthestudentisnotcurrentlyparticipatinginanathleticsport,thepenaltywillbe

servedcommencingwiththenextsportinwhichthestudentparticipates.Shouldthesuspension

exceedtheremaininglengthofthecurrentsports-season,theremainingpercentagewillbeserved

duringthenextseasoninwhichthestudentparticipates.

3rdoffense-SuspensionfromparticipationinanyRavennaPublicSchoolsponsoredsportforthe

remainderofhis/hercareer.

2.Drug,Alcohol,Steroid,orPerformanceEnhancingDrugOffense-Studentsshallnotuseorpossessalcohol,

controlledsubstances,steroids,orlook-a-likes.Ifitisevidentthatastudenthasviolatedtheathletic

trainingrulesinvolvingalcoholand/ordrugs,thestudentshallbesubjecttothefollowingpenalties:

1stoffense-Suspensionfrom50%ofallscheduledathleticeventsfortheseasoninwhichthestudentis

participating.Ifthestudentisnotcurrentlyparticipatinginanathleticsport,thepenaltywillbeserved

commencingwiththenextsportinwhichthestudentparticipates.Shouldthesuspensionexceedthe

remaininglengthofthecurrentsports-season,theremainingpercentagewillbeservedduringthenext

seasoninwhichthestudentparticipates.

ThestudentmustsubmittoasubstanceabuseassessmentprovidedbyalicensedprovideracceptabletoRavenna

PublicSchoolsattheexpenseofthestudentandhis/herparent/guardian.Thestudentmustfollowthroughonthe

recommendationsprovidedbythesubstanceabuseassessment,attheexpenseofthestudentandhis/her

parent/guardian.Thestudentmaycontinuetoactivelyparticipateinpracticesessionsatthediscretionofthe

coachesandadministrators.Shouldtherecommendationsprovidedbyassessmentrequireatime-linefor

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completionthatexceeds50%ofseasonpenalty,thestudentwillbeallowedtobereinstatedsolongasprogress

reportsindicatesatisfactoryprogressisbeingobserved.

Shouldthestudentelecttodeclinetherecommendationsprovidedbytheassessmentorshouldthestudentdiscontinue

anyrehabilitationtreatmentrecommendedbytheassessment,thestudentwillloseparticipationrightsinRavenna

athleticsuntilsuchtimeastheschoolissatisfiedthatthestudenthassuccessfullyre-enrolledintreatment.

2ndoffense-Suspensionfrom100%ofallscheduledathleticeventsfortheseasoninwhichthestudent

isparticipating.Ifthestudentisnotcurrentlyparticipatinginanathleticsport,thepenaltywillbe

servedcommencingwiththenextsportinwhichthestudentparticipates.Shouldthesuspension

exceedtheremaininglengthofthecurrentsports-season,theremainingpercentagewillbeserved

duringthenextseasoninwhichthestudentparticipates.Thestudentmustsubmittoasubstanceabuse

assessmentprovidedbyalicensedprovideracceptabletoRavennaPublicSchoolsattheexpenseofthe

studentandhis/herparent/guardian.

Thestudentmustfollowthroughontherecommendationsprovidedbythesubstanceabuseassessmentattheexpense

ofthestudentandhis/herparent/guardian.Thestudentmaycontinuetoactivelyparticipateinpracticesessionsatthe

discretionofthecoachesandadministrators.Shouldtherecommendationsprovidedbyassessmentrequireatime-line

forcompletionwhichexceeds100%ofseason@penalty,thestudentwillbeallowedtobereinstatedaslongasprogress

reportsindicatesatisfactoryprogressisbeingobserved.

Shouldthestudentelecttodeclinetherecommendationsprovidedbytheassessmentorshouldthestudentdiscontinue

anyrehabilitationtreatmentrecommendedbytheassessment,thestudentwillloseparticipationrightsinRavenna

athleticsuntilsuchtimeastheschoolissatisfiedthatthestudenthassuccessfullyre-enrolledintreatment.

3rdoffense-SuspensionfromparticipationinanyRavennaPublicSchoolsponsoredsportforthe

remainderofhis/hercareer.

C.DurationofTrainingRules.

TheAthletictrainingrulesapplytwelve(12)monthsoftheyear,twenty-four(24)hoursperday,onandoffschool

property.ARavennastudent-athleteshallabidebytheeligibilityrulesandathletictrainingrulesbeginningthefirstday

ofofficialpracticeinasport,orthefirstdayofenrollmentatRavennaPublicSchoolsingrades9-12.

VI. APPEALSOFSUSPENSIONSFROMATHLETICS

AppealsProcess–Anathletewhohasbeensuspendedordismissedforathletictrainingruleinfractionsis

entitledtoahearing.Thefollowingprocedureshallbefollowed:

1. Theathletemustgivewrittennoticetothehighschoolprincipalwithinthreedaysofthesuspensionstating

his/herdesireforahearingwiththeprincipal.

2. Theparentorguardianandlegalcounselmaybepresentatthemeeting.

3. Theathleteshallbegivenanopportunitytopresenthis/hercaseregardingthesuspension.He/Sheshallbe

allowedtoofferallevidencenecessarytohis/herdefense.

4. Thehearingshallbeconductedbythehighschoolprincipal.Theprincipalshallmakehis/herdecisionbased

upontheevidencepresentedatthehearing.

5. ThedecisionoftheprincipalmaybeappealedtothesuperintendentandsubsequentlytotheRavennaBoardof

Education.

6. Theappealsprocessshalltakenolongerthanoneweekfollowingthedatewrittennotificationisreceivedbythe

principal.Nopunishmentsshallbecarriedoutduringtheappealsprocess.

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VII. POLICIES,REQUIREMENTS,EXPECTATIONS

A. AfterGameProcedures

Thefollowingprocedureswillbeadheredtoaftertheconclusionofeachcontest:

1. Noteammembershouldlingerbehindtotalkissueswithanyone.

2. ParentsareNOTtoconferencewithcoachesaftergames.Thecoach/schoolcanbecontactedatalatertime

andameetingcanbescheduled.

3. Coachesmustprovidesupervisionfortheirteamatalltimes.

4. Coachesshallcheckforanyinjuriesandadvisethetrainerortakeappropriateaction

B. Attendanceatpractice

Notificationoffirstdayofpractice/try-outs:Athletesandparentsmusthaveanopportunitytobeinformedof

thefirstdayofpractice/try-outsthroughannouncementtwoweekspriortothefirstdayofpractice/try-outs.Anathleteisexpectedtobeatallpracticesontime.Ifanathletemissespracticewithoutnotifyingthecoachprior

topractice,itwillberegardedasanabsence.Generally,absenceswillbehandledinamannersimilartothe

followingguidelines:

FirstAbsence: Theathletemayberemovedfromthestartingline-uporbenchedforsome

part,butnotall,ofthenextcontest.

SecondAbsence: Theathletemaybebenchedforonefullgameatthenextcontest.

ThirdAbsence: Theathletemaybebenchedfor10%oftheremainingcontests.

FourthAbsence: Theathletemayberemovedfromtheteamforuptotheremainderofthe

season.

NOTE:Eachcoachmayformulateandenforcemorestringentrules.

ThefirstofficialdayofpracticeforeachsportisdeterminedbytheMHSAA,thecoachofthesportandthe

athleticdirector.Anathletemustattendthefirstorganizeddayofpracticeforthatsportwithaphysicalonfile.

Ifanathleteisnotallowedtoparticipateafterthefirstdayofpractice,he/shemustmakeupallregularpractice

daysmissedorbesubjecttoateampenalty.Exceptionstothisrulearestudentswhotransferintothedistrict.

Allotherexceptionsmustbeclearedthroughtheathleticdirector.

C. BusTransportation

Whenschooltransportationisprovided,allteammembersarerequiredtoridethebustoandfromthecontest

tobeeligibleforparticipation.Wheneveranathleteplanstonotridethebus,theathletemustprovidethe

coachwithatransportationreleaseformsignedbytheathlete’sparents/guardiansandaschooladministrator.

Iftheathletefailstosubmitatransportationform,theywillbepenalized.Incaseanemergencyorextenuating

circumstancecausesanathletetonotbeabletorideschooltransportation,anotesignedbythe

parents/guardiansmustbegiventotheAthleticDirectorthedaybeforethecontest.Copiesofthisformmaybe

foundontheschoolwebsite.Whennobustransportationisprovidedafterathleticcontests,athletesmustsign

outwiththeircoach.Ifanathletefailstosignoutwiththeircoach,theywillreceiveawarningthefirsttime

withthepossibilityofineligibilityforfutureviolations.

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D. CleanlinessandAppearance

Astheappearanceofanathletecanbringcreditordiscredittoaschool,allRavennaathletesareencouragedto

maintainpersonalcleanliness,andtakeprideinpersonalgroomingwhenwearingschoolissuedgameuniforms

andapparel.

E. CommunicationwithCoaches/24-hourpolicy

Goodcommunicationisessentialtoaqualityathleticprogram.Coachesaretolayoutteamexpectations,rules,

andgoalsduringaparentmeetingatthebeginningoftheseason.Ifthereisamisunderstandingduringthe

seasonitisexpectedthatthefollowingprocedureswillbefollowed.

1.Studentathleteandcoachresolvesituation.

2.Studentathlete,parent,andcoachmeettoresolvesituation.

3.Studentathlete,parent,coach,andathleticdirectormeettoresolvethesituation.

4.Studentathlete,parentcoach,athleticdirector,andprincipalresolvethesituation.

Ifthereisasituationthatarisesduringacontestitisexpectedthatparentswillwait24hoursaftertheincident

todiscussitwiththecoach.Thisallowsforpost-gameemotionstocool,andwillmakeforamoreproductive

meeting.

F. DayswithNoSchool

Thefollowingguidelineswillbeadheredtointheeventschooliscanceledduetoinclementweather:

1.Nopracticewillbeheldbefore1:00pm.Thiswillallowforsnowremovaltooccurandbadconditionsto

potentiallyimprove.

2.Allpracticesareoptionalandnoconsequenceswillbeassessedforanabsence.

3.Duetoconflictswithparent’sabilitytotransportkidsatthemiddleschoollevel,allmiddleschoolgamesand

practiceswillbecanceledfortheentiretyoftheday.

Ifschooliscanceledonadaywhentherearescheduledathleticcontestsintheevening,thestatusofthose

eventswillbehandledonanindividualbasisafterconsultingwiththeadministrationoftheschoolsinvolved.

G. DualTeamMembership

Anystudentathletewhowishestoparticipatein2sportsinthesameseasonmustcompletearequestfromthe

athleticoffice.Requestformsareavailableontheschool’sathleticwebpageorintheathleticoffice.Whenthe

requestformisreceived,theAthleticDirectorwillarrangethenecessaryconferencewiththecoachesinvolved

todetermineifdualteammembershipispossible.Theathletepresentingtherequestmayalsobeaskedto

attendtheconference.

H. Equipment

EquipmentwillbeissuedasspecifiedbytheheadcoachandinaccordancetoMichiganHighSchoolAthletic

Association.Allathletesareresponsibleforequipmentissuedtothemandareexpectedtotakegoodcareof

thatequipment.Failuretoreturnalloftheequipmentissuedmayresultintheiraward(s)beingheldornot

beingallowedtoparticipateinthenextsport.Allequipmentnotreturnedwithin14daysofthecollectiondate

willbebilledtotheathlete.NOTEStudentswillbebilledforthecostofnewequipment;thiscoulddifferfrom

thevalueofequipmentnothandedin.

I. Fundraisers/FundsSolicitations

Allfundraisersorsolicitationsoffundsfrombusinessesorindividualsrequiresadministrativeapproval.

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J. GeneralConduct

Goodconductisexpectedofathletes,inseasonoroutofseason,intheirrelationshipwithteachers,classmates,

opponents,andadults.Therefore,conductconsideredunbecomingofanathleteanddeemeddetrimentalto

theteam,school,orcommunity,isaviolationoftheAthleticCodeofConductandtheathleticdirectorand

principalwilldeterminethepenalty.

K. Hazing

Hazinginallformsisprohibited.Thisincludesconspiringtohaze,beingaparticipantinahazingincident,

engaginginhazing,orcommittinganyactthatinjures,degrades,ordisgracesanyfellowstudent.Hazing

includesbothphysicalactsandverbalabuse.

“Hazingisanyactcommittedagainstastudentwhoistryingtojoinagroupthatishumiliating,demeaningor

endangersthestudent’shealthandsafety.Itcanoccurregardlessofconsentorwillingnesstoparticipate.If

youchoosenottotakepartbutknewwhatwasgoingon,youarepartoftheproblem.It’scalledpassive

participation.Eventhecreationofanenvironmentthatpromotesorallowshazingcanbeconsideredhazing.”

MichiganLaw:P.A.111andP.A.112of2004prohibitandpenalizehazingintheStateofMichigan.Hazingis

definedasanintentional,knowingorrecklessactbyapersonwhoactedaloneorwithothersthatwasdirected

againstanindividualandthatpersonkneworshouldhaveknownwouldendangerthephysicalhealthorsafety

oftheindividual,andthatwasdoneforthepurposeofaffiliationwith,participationin,ormaintaining

membershipinanyorganization.

Hazingviolationsaccordingtothelaw:

• Ifphysicalinjury,thepersonisguiltyofmisdemeanorandcanbejailedandfined.

• Ifimpairmentofbodilyfunction,thepersonisguiltyoffelonyandcanbesenttoprison(5years)

andfined($2,500.00).

• Ifdeathoccurs,thepersonisguiltyoffelonyandcanbesenttoprison(15years)andfined

($10,000.00).

Hazingisaseriousissue.Makeyourathleticexperiencefun,notdangerous.Considercommunityserviceasa

bondingexercisethatcanbringyourteamtogether.

L. HealthPhysicals

Eachathletemusthaveaphysicalexaminationonceayear(afterApril15)beforeparticipationinathletics.

M. InstructionstoStudentAthletesandParents

Keepingathletesandparentswellinformedencouragesanenvironmentthatgreatlyreducesthepotentialfor

injury.

A. Parentsandathletesmustacceptadegreeofriskfromparticipationinanysport.

B. Staffmembersmustcommunicatetoathletesthefullextentofandreasonforrulesofsafetyrelatedtotheir

chosensport.

C. Safetyregulationsappropriatetoeachsportshallbeestablishedforeveryactivity,andtaughttoall

participants.

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D. Openlinesofcommunication(throughmeetings,writtencorrespondence,phonecalls,email,etc.)mustbe

establishedandmaintainedbetweenstaffandparentstomakethemawareofrisksandhowtoreduce

them.

E. Parentsshallbeinformedinwritingthatminimalhealthrequirementsforfullparticipationare:

1. Satisfactorymedicalhistoryandphysicalexamination.

2. Permissiontoparticipateformonfile.

3. Medicalinsurancecoverage,orsignedwaiverbyparentorguardianonfile.

4. Acclimationperiod.(7–10dayswithgraduallyincreasingactivity.)

5. Propernutritionandhydrationbeforeandduringtheseason.

6. Strictadherencetosafetyrulesandregulations.

7. Itisstronglyrecommendedthatstudentsparticipateinayear-roundconditioningprogram.

F. Provideinformationbetweenparents,athletes,andstaffregardingallinjuriesandillnesses.

N. Insurance

Allathletesshouldbecoveredbytheirfamilyinsuranceplanorawaiversignedbytheparentorguardian.All

RavennaathletesparticipatinginMHSAAsanctionedsportsthroughRavennaPublicSchools,arecoveredunder

theMHSAA’scatastrophicinsurancepolicy.DetailsofthispolicymaybefoundtheontheRavennaathleticweb

pageorMHSAA.com.Noathleteshallparticipateinanypracticeorcontestuntiltheinsurancerequirements

havebeenfulfilled.

O. Injuries/Illness

AllathletesmustsubmitanotetotheAthleticDirectorand/orAthleticTrainerfromtheirphysicianand/or

parent/guardiangivingthempermissiontoreturntoparticipationfollowinganinjuryorprolongedillness.

P. PreparationoftheStudentAthlete

Anathletethatismentally,emotionally,andphysicallyconditionedforanactivityislesssusceptibletoinjury.

Preparationrequirementsincludethefollowing:

1. AnMHSAApolicyapprovedinterscholasticphysicalexaminationisarequirementforparticipationin

anysport.

2. ARavennaInterscholasticpermissionform,signedbytheparent,isarequirementforparticipation

inanysport.

3. Priortoparticipation,eachHeadCoachmustbesatisfiedthateveryathleteismentally,emotionally,

andphysicallysuitedforthatparticularactivity.

4. Athleticpreparednessisaconcernthroughouttheseason.Athletesmustnotberequiredto

performbeyondtheirlevelofabilitywithregardtophysicalcondition,performancetechniques,or

levelofcompetition.

5. Adequatebodilyfluidsarecritical.Coachmustprovideanadequatewatersupplyatalltimes.

6. Returningtoathleticactivityafteraseriousinjuryorillnessrequiresawrittenconsentofthe

athlete’sphysician.Eventhen,thefinaldiscretionrestswiththeAthleticTrainerandAthletic

Director.Specialconcernsareheadinjuries,heatillness,diabetes,andcommunicablediseases

(mononucleosis,etc.)

Q. ProblemResolutionProtocol

Communicationisthemostvitalaspectofheadingoffpotentialproblems.Anyconcernastudent orparenthasmustalwaysbeaddressedbyfollowingthe“ExtraCurricularConflictResolutionProcess.”Thefirststepofthisis

tocontactthesource.Wheneverpossiblethestudentshouldinitiate,butwhethertheparentorthestudent

beginstheprocesstherearesomesuggestionsonhowtohandlethisconversation.

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StudentContactingtheSource:Thestudentshouldtalkdirectlywiththecoach,inprivate,face-to-face,away

fromthepracticesiteorgamearena.Atelephonecallmaybenecessarytoarrangeanappointment.Email,

voicemail,textmessageandlettersaregoodmethodsforcommunicatinginformation,buttheyarenotas

effectiveforcommunicatingfeelings,andconcerns.Bytheirnaturetheytendtodistancecoachesandathletes.

ParentContactingtheSource:Contactthecoachtotalkdirectly,inprivate,face-to-face,awayfromthepractice

siteorgamearea.Makinganappointment,sittingdownandlisteningtobothsidesisfarmoreproductivein

reachingamutuallysatisfyingresolution.Ourcoachesareexpectedandencouragedtomeetwithindividual

parentstodiscussconcernsthataffectthatparent’schild.Ourcoachesarenotexpectedtomeetwithgroupsof

parentstodiscussissuesofconcern.PleaseDONOTattempttoconfrontacoachbeforeorafterpracticeora

contest.Thesecanbeemotionaltimesforboththeparentandthecoach.OurcoachesareNOTexpectedto

endureyelling,verbalorphysicalabusefromparents.Makeanappointment.Helpteachyourchildtheskillsof

matureconflictresolution.

ResolutionProtocolSteps

Ifpatrons,parents,studentsoremployeeshaveconcernsthatneedtobeexpressed,inordertomaintain

continuityandbestresolveissuesofconcern,thefollowingdistrictprotocolistobefollowed:

1. Thefirststepistotaketheconcerntotheassistant/headcoachofthespecificsportatthatlevel.Itisthe

goaltoresolvetheissueatthislevel.Callthecoach/schooltomakeanappointment.

2. Ifthereisstillaconcern,itwillbetakentotheAthleticDirector.

3. Iftheconcernpersists,itwillbetakentotheBuildingPrincipal.

4. Iftheconcernstillhasnotbeenresolvedtothesatisfactionofallconcerned,thenitwillbetakentothe

Superintendent.

5. Iftheinterestedpartystillfeelstheconcernhasnotbeenproperlyresolved,thenhe/shemayappealtothe

BoardAthleticCommittee.TheBoardAthleticCommitteewillpresentthesituationtotheentireBoardat

thenextregularlyscheduledBoardmeetingwitharecommendation.TheentireBoardwillthenmakea

finaldecision.

R. QuittingaSport

Anathletewhoquitsasportfollowingthegraceperiodshallnotbeallowedtoparticipateinthatsportforthe

remainderoftheseasonorinanyothersportthatisbeingplayedduringthatseason.Theathleteshallalso

forfeitanyawardforthedroppedsportandtimeservedforsuspensions.Exceptionsmaybeallowedwith

agreementoftheathleticdirectorandcoachesinvolved.

Anathletehasuntiloneweekbeforethefirstgametodecidewhetherhe/shewishestostayoutforthatsport.

Ifanathletequitsasportduringthegraceperiod,he/shemustpracticetwofullweeksbeforehe/shewillbe

allowedtoparticipateinanotherregularcontestinasportbeingheldduringthesameseason.Anathletemay

notquitonesportduringthegraceperiodandjoinasecondsportunlessthecoachofthesecondsporthas

givenpermission.

S. Supervision

Supervisionofallactivitiesbytheassignedcoach,buildingathleticdirector,and/oradministratorisnecessaryto

reducetheriskofinjuryandassureproperhandlingofemergencysituations.Thefollowingguidelinesshouldbe

observed:

1. Propersupervisionrequiresimmediatephysicalpresenceofanauthorizedadultduringallperiodofactivity.

2. Emergencyoccurrencesrequirethesuspensionofallstudentactivityuntilpropersupervisionisprovided.

Primaryattentionmustbegiventotheinjuredathlete.

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3. Uniquesituationsmustbecoveredbyasupervisionplanasdevelopedandauthorizedbythebuildingprincipal

forthesupervisionoflockerroomsandallotherfacilities.

4. Primarysupervisionresponsibilitiesmustbecompletedpriortobecominginvolvedinotherassigneddutiesor

unassignedpersonalorschoolactivities.

T. Sportsmanship

AllschoolsandathleticprogramswillcomplywithMichiganHighSchoolAthleticAssociationsportsmanship

guidelines.Coaches,administration,athletes,andspectatorsshouldexhibitsportsmanship.

U. SportsmanshipAnnouncementbeforeaContest

TOBEREADATALLVARSITYCONTESTS:

“GoodeveningladiesandgentlemenandwelcometoRavennaHigh

Schoolfortonight’scontestwithourvisitorsfrom .

AsmemberschoolsoftheMichiganHighSchoolAthleticAssociation

andtheWestMichiganConference,weremindyouthatsportsmanship

andtheobjectivesofeducationalathleticsarewhatsetthisevent

apartfromotherlevelsofcompetition.Yourcooperationandsupport

ofthevaluespromotedbyourtwoschoolsisappreciated.”

Theprivilegeofthisgamewasmadepossiblebythosewhohavefought-

andcontinuetofightfor-thefreedomsweenjoy.Letushonorand

respectourcountrybygentlemenremovingyourcaps,everyone

standingatattention,asweproudlysingourNationalAnthem…..

Atthistimewewouldliketointroducethestartingline-ups…

Firstthe(_teammascot__)from(__schoolname__)……..

The_________arecoachedbyMr./Mrs._____________

Andnow,thestartersforYOURRavennaBulldogs……

YourBulldogsarecoachedbyMr./Mrs._________________

Theofficialsfortonight’scontestare_______,_______,_______

V. Tryouts

Theprogramheadcoach,withtheassistanceofthecoachingstaff,shallimplementandevaluationprocesstool.

Thetoolcanaidinthejustificationprocesswhenreducingparticipantnumbersduringtryoutsforthosesports

thatnecessitatesmallernumbers.Theevaluationprocessandrequirementsneedtobediscussedwitheach

athleteandexplanationsgiventoparentswhenrequested.Apre-seasonparentmeetingisencouragedbyall

sports.Duringthetryoutperiod,studentathletesshouldbegivenequalattentionwithdailyprogressofskill,

attitude,andabilitynotedanddocumented.

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VIII. ADMINISTRATIVEPOLICIES

A. AthleticTrainingandFirstAid

RavennaHighSchoolhasaLicensedAthleticTraineronstaffthatwillbepresentfornearlyallpracticesand

homeevents.AthleticTrainersarenationallycertifiedandlicensedintheStateofMichigantopracticeathletic

training.Theyhaveeducationandexperienceinanumberoffacetsincludingbutnotlimitedtoorthopedic

evaluation,injuryprevention,rehabilitation,kinesiology,sportsperformance,concussionmanagement,firstaid,

andCPR.Theyarethefirst"lineofdefense"forathletesacrossthenation.Intheeventthatasignificantinjury

thatoccursduringacompetition,theAthleticTrainerwillevaluatetheinjury,treatasnecessary,and

communicatetothecoachandparent(s)asavailableif/whentheathletecanreturntoplay.Atthistime,the

AthleticTrainerwillrecommendaplanofactionbasedontheclinicalimpressionofthegiveninjury.Thisplanof

actionmayormaynotincludereferraltoadoctororotherspecialist.

B. CodeofConduct(StudentAthlete,Coaches,Parents,AthleticDirector)

StudentAthlete

• Iwillemphasizetheproperidealsofsportsmanship,ethicalconductandfairplay.

• Iwilleliminateallpossibilitieswhichtendtodestroythebestvaluesofthegame.

• Iwillstressthevaluesderivedfromplayingthegamefairly.

• Iwillshowcourtesytovisitingteamsandofficials.

• Iwilldomybesttoestablishahappyrelationshipbetweenvisitorsandhosts.

• Iwillrespecttheintegrityandjudgmentofsportsofficials.

• Iwilltrytoachieveathoroughunderstandingandacceptanceoftherulesofthegameandthestandardsof

eligibility.

• Iwillencourageleadership,useofinitiativeandgoodjudgmentbytheplayersontheteam.

• Iwillrecognizethatthepurposeofathleticsistopromotethephysical,mental,moral,socialandemotional

well-beingoftheindividualplayers.

• Iwillrememberthatanathleticcontestisonlyagame--notamatteroflifeordeathforplayer,coach,school,

official,fan,community,stateornation.

Coaches

• IshallbeawarethatIhaveatremendousinfluence,foreithergoodorill,ontheeducationofthestudentand,

thus,shallneverplacethevalueofwinningabovethevalueofinstillingthehighestidealsofcharacter.

• Ishallupholdthehonoranddignityoftheprofession.Inallpersonalcontactwithstudents,officials,athletic

directors,schooladministrators,themedia,andthepublic.Thecoachshallstrivetosetanexampleofthe

highestidealsofcharacter.

• Ishalltakeanactiveroleinthepreventionofdrug,alcoholandtobaccoabuse.

• Ishallavoidtheuseofalcoholandtobaccoproductswhenincontactwithplayers.

• Ishallpromotetheentireinterscholasticprogramoftheschoolanddirecthisorherprograminharmonywith

thetotalschoolprogram.

• Ishallmasterthecontestrulesandshallteachthemtomyteammembers.Ishallnotseekanadvantageby

circumventionofthespiritoftheletteroftherules.

• Ishallrespectandsupportcontestofficials.Ishallnotindulgeinconduct,whichwouldenticeplayersor

spectatorsagainsttheofficials.Publiccriticismofofficialsorplayersisunethical.

• Ishouldmeetandexchangecordialgreetingswiththeopposingcoachtosetthecorrecttonefortheevent

beforeandafterthecontest.

• Ishallnotexertpressureonfacultymemberstogivestudentsspecialconsideration.

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Parents

• Iwillencouragegoodsportsmanshipbybeingagoodrolemodel.

• Iwilltrymybesttomakeathleticsapositiveexperienceforeveryoneinvolved,i.e.,participants,coaches,

officials,andspectators.

• Iwillinsistmyplayerstreatotherplayers,coaches,officialsandfanswithrespect.

• Iwillreinforcetheschool’sdrugandalcoholfreepoliciesandrefrainfromuseofalcoholandotherdrugsbefore

orduringcontests.

• Iwilldomybesttounderstandandappreciatetherulesofthecontest.

• Iwillshowappreciationforanoutstandingplaybyeitherteam.

• Iwillbea“team”fan,nota“mychild”fan.

• Iwillhelpmychildlearnthatsuccessismeasuredbythedevelopmentofskills,notwinningorlosing.

• IfIhaveaconcern,Iwilltalktothecoachattheappropriatetimeandplace,i.e.,neverbefore,during,or

immediatelyafteracontest.

• Idomybesttorememberatickettoaschoolathleticeventprovidesmewiththeprivilegeofobservingthe

contest,notberatingofficials,coaches,orplayers.

AthleticDirector

• Iagreetoimplementaqualityathleticprogramthatencourageshighstandardsofintegrityforparticipants.

• Iagreetomaketheappropriatedecisionsthatwillbeinthebestinterestofallparticipants.

• Iagreetoendorsetheprincipleofdueprocessthatprotectstherightsofallparticipants

• Iagreetoorganize,directandpromoteathleticactivitiesthatareadirectreflectionoftheschooldistrict’s

values,policiesandprocedures.

• Iagreetoworkwithcoaches,facultyandschoolofficialstoestablish,implementandsupportschoolpolicies.

• Iagreetoactasanimpartialpartyintheexecutionofalllocal,stateandnationalrulesandregulations.

• Iagreetofulfillmydutiestothebestofmyabilitieswithhonor,respect,integrityandloyalty.

• Iagreetoadvocatethevaluesoftheschooldistrictandrepresentthestudent-athletes,colleagues,coaches,

schoolofficialsandthegeneralpublicinthehighestregards.

• Iagreetoseekparticipationinlocal,stateandnationalathleticorganizationstoenhanceprofessional

development.

• Iagreetopromotegoodcitizenshipprinciples,valuesofsportsmanship,standardsofethicsandpersonal

conductbyencouragingcoaches,schoolofficials,faculty,student-athletes,parentsandthepublictocommitto

thesestandards.

C. ContestScheduling

SchedulingofallgamesandcontestswillbedirectedbytheAthleticDirector,andfinalizedbytheBuilding

Principal.ConsultationwiththeprogramHeadCoacheswillbeincludedwhenconsideringseasonschedules.

D. Pre-seasonCoachesOrientation

TheAthleticDirectorwillscheduleandfacilitateanorientationmeetingforallcoachingstaffpriortothe

beginningofeachsportseason.Attendanceofallcoachingstaffisrequired.Thefollowingarerequiredagenda

items:

1. Alignment:Grades7-12

2. Identifyspecificgoalsandobjectivesforeachprogramthataremeasurable;timesensitive;and

supportthemissionstatementoftheRavennaAthleticProgram.

3. Staffinput.

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4. ReviewtheAthleticManual.

IX. ATHLETICFEES

Withtheadoptionofthe2019-2020budgetsinJune,theRavennaPublicSchoolsBoardofEducationapprovedan

athleticfeethatwillhelpbalancetheathleticbudgetandmaintaintheathleticprogramsatthecurrentlevelsforthe

schoolyear.Thisfeewillassessachargetoanyhighschoolormiddleschoolstudentathletewhowishesto

participateinathletics.AnyquestionsregardingathleticparticipationfeeshouldbedirectedtoKyleJawor,Athletic

Director,RavennaPublicSchools,intheathleticofficeorbycalling853-2218.

1. Anathleticfeewillbeassessedtoallstudentparticipantsinathleticprogramsformiddleorhighschool

levels.

2. Theathleticfeewillbebasedonthefollowingscale:

HighSchool(Grades9-12)

#ofSports Fee

1 $50

2 $50

3 $50

Total $150

3. Priortothefirstdayofpractice,eachathletemustreporttotheathleticdepartmentoffice.Atthattime,it

willbeconfirmedthataphysicalformisonfileorthataphysicalformneedstobesubmitted.Also,three

forms,includingtheStudent/ParentContract,theStudent/AthleteWorksheet,andtheConcussion

Awarenessformneedstobesubmitted.Inaddition,theparticipationfeepaymentmustbepaidor

arrangementsforpaymentmustbemadebeforethefirstdayofpractice.willthenissueeachathletea

personalreceipttogivetotheircoach.Thecoach’sotanotherform.DELETE

4. Highschoolfeesmustbepaidpriortothedeadlinepublishedbytheathleticoffice.Failuretopaythefee

priortothedeadlinewillresultinstudentineligibility.

5. Allfeesmaybepaidbycashorcheckattheathleticoffice.Feeswillnotbeacceptedbycoaches.Checks

should bemade out to Ravenna Public Schools, and a confirmation receipt shall be given at the time of

payment.

6. Studentathleteswhoqualifyforfreeorreducedlunchprogramsmustmakearrangementswiththeathletic

office for alternative payment plans. This arrangement will be determined by the athletic director in

cooperationwithathletesand/orparents. Inmostcases,wewill requestaminimumpaymentof$20.00.

QuestionsshouldbedirectedtoKyleJawor,AthleticDirector,RavennaPublicSchools,intheathleticofficeor

bycalling853-2218,x.1410.

7. A$25.00feeshallbeassessedforanycheckreturnedduetoinsufficientfunds.

8. THEATHLETICFEEISNON-REFUNDABLEANDDOESNOTGUARANTEEPLAYINGTIME.

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X. EMERGENCYPROCEDUREPROTOCOL

Handlingallinjuriesrequiresdetailedpreparationincludingemergencyinformation,instructionforstaffandathletes,

properequipment,andcoordinationwithauthorizedmedicalpersonnel,firedepartment,andemergencyresponse

units.Allcoacheswillhaveavailable:

Phonenumbers:

1. EmergencyResponseUnits 5.DistrictAthleticDirector/Superintendent

2. Hospital/Clinic 6.PoisonControl

3. Police 7.Parents/GuardianofAthlete

4. BuildingPrincipal 8.AthleticDirector

CardiopulmonaryResuscitationandFirstAidCertification:

ByMHSAArequirementandMichiganCompiledLaw,allcoacheswillhavea

CurrentCPRandFirstAidcertificationcard.

Acopyofeachseason’sathleticschedulewillbeprovidedtothelocalambulanceproviderandarequestwillbemade

foranambulancetobeonsiteatallathleticfunctions.

Theheadcoachordesigneemusthaveatalltimesthedistrictapprovallistofallrelatedemergencyequipmentand

suppliesforthepropercareoftheathlete.

TheAthleticDirectorwillprovide/makereadilyavailable,emergencycontactinformationtoeachcoachpriortothe

beginningofeachseason.

EmergencyFollow-upProcedure

Whenanemergencyorinjuryincidentoccursinpracticeorduringacontest,thefollowingprocedureswillbefollowed:

E. Awrittenreportofmaterialfactsandeyewitnesses,andthecollectionofinvolvedequipmentandphotographic

evidencemustaccompanyacatastrophicinjury.

F. Anaccidentreportformand(whenapplicable)aStudentInsuranceformwillbefiledwithCentralOffice.

G. Anindependentlypreparednarrativesupplementreportwithfactualobservationofalleventsleadingto,during

andfollowingtheincidentwithin24hourswillbefiled.(Donotincludeopinions).

H. Alistincludingallwitnesses,names,addresses,andphonenumberswillbeprovided.Anattachedrosterofany

teammembersinvolvedintheincident,aswellasassignedstaffandofficials.

I. Notificationofproperauthoritieswithdates,timesandprocessofhowtheywerenotified.

BasicFirstAidandCommunicableDiseases

FirstAidTreatment

A. BasicTreatmentforInjuries

a. Treatforlifefirst,butrespectotherinjuries.

B. Ifindoubt,donotmovevictim.

a. Monitorvitalsigns(breathing,etc.).

b. Bepreparedtoadministernecessarylifesupport(CPR,rescuebreathing).

c. ActivateE.M.S.

d. Treatlifethreateninginjuriesandshock(keeplyingdown).

C. Forgeneralinjuries:

a. Rest–Ice–Compression–Elevation

D. Forbleedingusingabarrier(latexgloves):

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a. Directpressure

b. Elevation–aboveheart,ifpossible

c. Pressurepoint(arm/thigh)

d. Pressurebandage

E. NeverbeafraidtoactivateE.M.S.WhenE.M.S.iscontacted,thefollowinginformationshouldbegiven:

a. Whereistheemergency?

b. Phonenumberyouarecallingfrom.

c. Whathappened?

d. Howmanypeopleareinvolved?

e. Whatisbeingdone?

F. EmergencyActionPrinciples

a. Surveythescene

i. Isitsafe?

b. Doaprimarysurvey

i. Checkforunresponsiveness

ii. Airway

iii. Breathing

iv. Circulation

c. PhoneE.M.S.

d. Dosecondarysurvey

e. Interview(whathappened?)

f. Vitalsigns(breathing,pulse,temperature)

g. Headtotoeexam

CommunicableDiseasePrecautions

A. CareandHandling

a. Routineuseofglovesorotherprecautionstopreventskinandmucousmembraneexposurewhenin

contactwithbloodorotherbodyfluids.Washhands….

b. Immediatelywashhandsandotherskinsurfacesifcontaminated(incontact)withbloodorotherbody

fluidsisanticipated.

c. Thebloodiedportionoftheuniformmustbeproperlydisinfectedortheuniformchangedbeforethe

athletemayparticipate.

d. Cleanallcontaminatedsurfacesandequipmentwithasolutionmadefroma1:10dilutionofhousehold

bleachorotherdisinfectantsbeforecompetitionresumes.

e. Practiceproperdisposalprocedurestopreventinjuriescausedbyneedles,scalpels,andothersharp

instrumentsordevices.

f. AlthoughsalivahasnotbeenimplicatedinHIVtransmission,tominimizetheneedforemergency

mouth-to-mouthresuscitation,mouthpieces,resuscitationbagsorotherventilationdevicesshouldbe

availableforuse.

g. Athletictrainers/coacheswithbleedingoroozingskinconditionsshouldrefrainfromalldirectathletic

careuntiltheconditionresolves.

h. Contaminatedtowelsshouldbeproperlydisposedof/disinfected.

i. Followacceptableguidelinesintheimmediatecontrolofbleedingandwhenhandlingbloodydressings,

mouthguardsandotherarticlescontainingbodyfluids.

j. Refertothespecificsportrulesforadditionalinformation.

B. CoachesResponsibilities

a. Parentswillbenotifiedimmediately.

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b. Acoachoranyresponsiblememberoftheschool’spersonnelshouldaccompanythestudenttothe

hospitalunlessdoingsowouldleaveotherplayerswithoutsupervision.Thispersonshouldremainin

attendanceuntiltheparentofthestudentarrives.Thestudentshouldnotbeleftatthehospitalatthe

completionoftheactivityunlesstheparent/guardianhasarrivedorthereisfirst-handconfirmationthat

theyareinroute.

c. Iftheathleterequiresattentionbeyondminorfirstaid,thePrincipal,AthleticTrainer,and/orAthletic

Directorwillbenotifiedimmediately.

d. Studentsreceivinganinjurythatmaywarrantfutureprofessionalmedicalcaremustbetransported

homebyaparent/legalguardianorotherarrangementsapprovedbytheschooladministration.

Allaccidentsinvolvingmedicalattentionshouldbereportedonadistrictstudentaccidentreportformandturnedinto

theschooldistrictAthleticDirectorandPrincipalwithintwenty-fourhours

XI. ATHLETICAWARDS

A. VarsityAwards–Avarsityletterwillbeawardedforparticipationinavarsitysportforoneseason.

1. Foreachseasonacertificateandapinwillbeawardedforparticipationinasport.

B. JuniorVarsityAwards–ACertificatemaybeearnedbyparticipatinginajuniorvarsitysport.Eachseason

thereafter,acertificatewillbeawardedforparticipationinanyjuniorvarsitysport.

1. Noawardshallbegiventoaplayerwhodropsfromtheteamorisdismissedfordisciplinaryreasons.

2. Incaseofinjury,thecoachandathleticdirectorshalldeterminetheawardtobegiven.

3. JuniorVarsityorFreshmanplayerswhoarebroughtuptothevarsityforpostseasonplayaretypically

noteligibletoreceiveavarsityletterinthatsport.

C. CriteriaforEarningAwards–Thecriteriaforearningawardsaretobedeterminedbyeachcoach.Athletesshall

betoldtheminimumcriteriaforearninganawardpriortotheseasonbeginning.

D. SpecialAwards–Specialrecognitionforathleticachievementshallbegiventoselectedathletesattheendof

theschoolyear.

1. AnOscarisawardedtoaseniorathletewhohasearned6varsityawards.

2. AMaleandFemaleScholar/Athleteawardwillbepresentedatthecloseofeachschoolyear.

Theseselectionswillbebasedon:

a. Thestudent’scumulativegradepointaverage.

b. CommunityLeadership.

c. Athleticachievements.

d. Thenumberofseasonstheathleteparticipatesin.

3. MostValuableSeniorMaleandFemaleAthleteAward–Therecipientofthisawardmustmeetthe

followingrequirements:

a. Superiorathleticabilityandperformance.

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b. Emphasisshallbegiventothenumberofsportsparticipatedinduringhis/herhighschool

career.

c. Theathletemustbeasenior.

4. AlonzoStagg–Thisisanawardthatisgiventoaseniorathlete.Thisawardisnotnecessarilygiven

everyyear.Therecipientofthisawardmustmeettheserequirements:

a. Superioracademicachievement.

b. Cooperation,dedicationandrepresentationofRavennaathletics.

c. AdherencetotheAthleticCode.

d. Superiorathleticabilityandperformance.

e. Theathletemustbeasenior.

XII. RAVENNADISTRICTSOCIALMEDIAPOSITIONSTATEMENT

SocialMediahasbecomeengrainedintoday’ssociety.Thewidevarietyofsocialnetworkingtoolspresently

availableprovidesstudentseasyaccesstoshareimportantnewsandeventswitheachother.Socialmedia

technologiessuchasTwitter,Facebook,Internetforums,weblogs,socialblogs,microblogging,Wikis,podcasts,

photographs,videorating,socialbookmarking,andothershavemanybenefitsinourworld;however,theycanalso

bedisruptivewheninappropriatesocialmediapostingsoccur.Usingthesecommunicationtoolsinaninappropriate

mannercanhavenegativeconsequences,especiallyifunkindwordsorthreatsareusedwithintenttohurtothers.

TheRavennaHighSchoolAthleticDepartmentrecognizesandsupportsitsstudent-athletes’andcoaches’rightsto

freedomofspeech,expressionandassociation,includingtheuseofsocialnetworks.Inthiscontext,eachstudent-

athleteandcoachmustrememberthatparticipatingandcompetingfortheRavennaPublicSchoolsisaprivilege,

notaright.Thestudent-athleteandcoachrepresenthisorherhighschoolandtheRavennaDistrict,andtherefore,

theyareexpectedtoportraythemselves,theirteamandtheirhighschoolinapositivemanneratalltimes.Any

onlinepostingsmustbeconsistentwithfederalandstatelaws,aswellasteam,school,schooldivisionandRavenna

Districtrulesandregulations(includingthoselistedbelow).

Specificallyprohibitedbehaviorsincludebutarenotlimitedto:

• Sexuallyexplicit,profane,lewd,indecent,illegalordefamatorylanguage/actions.

• Derogatorylanguageregardingschoolpersonnelorotherstudents.

• Commentsdesignedtoharassorbullystudentsand/orschoolpersonnel.

• Nude,sexually-oriented,orindecentphotos,imagesoralteredpictures.

Alsoprohibitedareallon-campusconnectionstooff-campusviolationsofthepolicy.

• Useofschoolcomputerstoviewoff-campuspostings.

• Studentsaccessingpostsatschoolontheirowndevices.

• Distributionofhardcopiesofpostsonschoolproperty.

• Re-communicationoncampusofthecontentoftheposts.

Anyauthorizedorunauthorizeduseinschooloroutofschoolofcomputersoftware,computernetworks,

telecommunicationsdevices,informationtechnology,andrelatedtechnologies,whichdisruptsorinterfereswith

theeducationalprocessinanymannerisprohibitedandmayresultinremovalfromtheteamoractivityanda

recommendationforexpulsion.

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SocialMediaGuidelinesforStudent-Athletes

1. BecarefulwithhowmuchandwhatkindofidentifyinginformationyoupostonSocialnetworkingsites.

Itisunwisetomakeavailableinformationsuchasfulldateofbirth,socialsecuritynumber,address,

phonenumber,cellphonenumbers,classschedules,bankaccountinformation,ordetailsaboutyour

dailyroutine.Allofthesecanfacilitateidentitytheftorstalking.Remember–oncepostedthe

informationbecomesthepropertyofthewebsite.

2. Beawarethatpotentialcurrentandfutureemployersandcollegeadmissionsofficesoftenaccess

informationyouplaceononlinesocialnetworkingsites.Realizethatanyinformationyoupostwill

provideanimageofyoutoprospectiveemployersand/orschools.Thepostingisconsideredpublic

information.Protectyourselfbymaintainingaself-imagethatyoucanbeproudofyearsfromnow.

3. Becarefulinrespondingtounsolicitede-mailsaskingforpasswordsandPINnumbers.Reputable

businessesdonotaskforthisinformationonline.

4. Donothaveafalsesenseofsecurityaboutyourrightstofreedomofspeech.Understandthatfreedom

ofspeechisnotunlimited.SocialnetworkingsitesareNOTaplacewhereyoucansayanddowhatever

youwantwithoutrepercussions.

5. Rememberthatphotosonceputonthesocialnetworksite’sserverbecomethepropertyofthesite.

Youmaydeletethephotofromyourprofile,butitstillstaysintheirserver.Internetsearchengineslike

GoogleorYahoomaystillfindthatimagelongafteryouhavedeleteditfromyourprofile.Thinklong

andhardaboutwhattypeofphotoyouwanttorepresentyou.

Oneofthebiggestlessonssocialnetworkinguserscanlearnisthatanythingyoupostonlineentersthepublic

record.Highschoolstudentsshouldcarefullyconsidertheirprofilesandaskthemselveshowtheywouldlooktoa

futurecollegeadmissionsofficerorpotentialemployer.

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Hail Ravenna

Oh We Hail Our Alma Mater,

Dear Ravenna High, Brave And True.

We Salute You Alma Mater,

Faithful To Our White And Blue.

Banners High, Win Or Die.

Let The Chorus Swell To The Sky.

As We March, March, On To Victory,

Pledge Our Hearts To Loyalty.

Interlude:

Go, Go, Go, Go,

Win, Win, Win, Win,

Team, Team,

Fight, Fight, Fight.

Repeat chorus

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CredibilityAthleteAssessment

Usingascalefrom1-10,rateyourcoachonthefollowingcharacteristics.

StronglyDisagree

123

Disagree

45

Agree

67

StronglyAgree

8910

__________1. CharacterBased-Mycoachactsinanethical,honestand

trustworthymanner.

__________2. Competent-Mycoachhasasolidunderstandingoftherules,

mechanicsandstrategiesofmysport.

__________3. Committed-Mycoachworkshardandiscommittedto

buildingasuccessfulprogram.

__________4. Caring-Mycoachgenuinelycaresaboutmyoverallsuccess

andme.

__________5. ConfidenceBuilder-Mycoachiseffectiveatbuildingand

maintainingmyconfidence.

__________6. Communicator-Mycoachisaneffectivecommunicatorand

listener.

__________7. Consistent-Mycoachisconsistentintermsofhis/hermood

andapproachtoteamdiscipline.

APPENDIXA

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MANPOWER Flow Chart – Great people make great programs. Increase the efficiency of your workforce by following some best-practices in management.

HeadCoaches

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FBGBBGTRACK

VBWRGSOC

BSOCCCHEERSB

SCHEERBOWLBB

GOLF

Board

Supt.

HSPrin MSPrin

Parents

ADSuppStaff SuppStaff

MSCoaches

FBVBBTRACK

XCWRGTRACK

GBBBBB

StudentAthletes

Asst.Coaches

ATHLETICS

APPENDIXB

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JobDescription

JobTitle:HeadFootballCoach Supervisor:Principal&AthleticDirector

JobSummaryPositionisresponsibleforcoachingstudentathletesingamestrategiesandtechniquestopreparethemforathletic

competition.Positionmotivatesstudentathletestodevelopanappreciationofthesport.

EssentialDuties1. Holdsorganizationalmeetingsforteamprospectsandencouragespotentialathletestoparticipateinthesport.

2. Assessesplayer’sskillsandassignsteampositions.

3. Developsaregularpracticescheduleandorganizespracticetimetoprovidebothindividualandteam

development.

4. Workswiththeathleticsdirectorinschedulingfacilitiesforpracticesandcompetition.

5. Assignsdutiestoanassistantcoachasnecessary.

6. Coachesandinstructsplayers,individuallyoringroups,regardingtherules,regulations,equipment,and

techniquesofthesport.

7. Observesplayers,duringcompetitionandpracticetodeterminetheneedsforindividualorteamimprovement.

8. Determinesgamestrategybasedontheteam’scapabilities.

9. Establishesandmaintainsstandardsofpupilbehaviorandprovidespropersupervisionofathletesatalltimes.

10. Monitorstheacademicperformanceofteammemberstoensurethateligibilityrequirementsaremet.

11. Followsestablishedproceduresintheeventofanathlete’sinjury.

12. Conferenceswithparents/guardians,asnecessary,regardingtheathleticperformanceoftheirstudent.

13. Followsstate,regional,anddistrictregulationsgoverningtheathleticprogram.

14. Modelssports-likebehaviorandmaintainsappropriateconducttowardsplayers,officials,andspectators.

15. Actsasateamrepresentativeandpromotesthesportbycommunicatingwiththenewsmedia,boosterclubs,

serviceclubs,andotherorganizations.

16. Followsestablishedproceduresforthepropercare,maintenance,andrequisitioningofequipment,supplies,

anduniforms.

17. Workswiththeathleticdirectortodevelopapolicyforawardsandsubmitsalistofawardwinnersattheendof

theseason.

18. Participatesinspecialactivitiestoincludeparent’snight,banquets,awardnights,andpepassemblies.

19. Maintainseligibilityforms,emergencydatacards,insurancerecords,equipmentinventory,andotherrelated

records.

20. Modelsnondiscriminatorypracticesinallactivities.

OtherDuties1. Attendsstaffdevelopmentmeetings,clinics,andotherprofessionalactivitiestoimprovecoachingperformance.

2. Performsanyotherrelateddutiesasassignedbytheschoolprincipal,athleticdirector,orotherappropriate

administrators.

JobSpecificationsToperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualmustbeabletoperformeachessentialdutysatisfactorily.The

requirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge,skilland/orabilityrequired.Reasonable

accommodationmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilities,whoareotherwisequalified,toperformthe

essentialfunctions.

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MinimumQualifications(Knowledge,Skillsand/orAbilitiesRequired)Someexperienceasafootballcoachorassistantcoachatthehighschoolorcollegelevelpreferred.Mustpossess

effectivecoachingtechniquesandskills.Mustpossessathoroughknowledgeoftherules,regulations,strategies,and

techniquesofthesport.Mustpossesstheabilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithschool

administrators,parents,andstudents.

WorkingConditions&PhysicalRequirementsThephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully

performtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationmaybemadetoenableindividualswith

disabilitiestoperformessentialfunctions.Musthavetheabilitytostandforextendedperiodsoftime;exhibitmanual

dexteritytodialatelephone,seeandreadacomputerscreenandprintedmaterialwithorwithoutvisionaids;hearand

understandspeechatnormallevels,outdoorsandonthetelephone;speakinaudibletonessothatothersmay

understandclearly;physicalagilitytoliftupto25poundstoshoulderheightand50poundstowaistheight;andto

bend,tostoop,tositonthefloor,toclimbstairs,towalkandtoreachoverhead.

WorkEnvironment

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployeeencounterswhile

performingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswith

disabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.Dutiesarenormallyperformedinaschoolenvironmentoroutdoors.

Dutiesmaybeperformedawayfromschool.Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderatetoloud.

SupervisionResponsibilities:AssistantCoaches,Athletes

ImmediateSupervision:PrincipalandAthleticDirector

Thisjobdescriptioninnowaystatesorimpliesthatthesearetheonlydutiestobeperformedbythisemployee.The

headcoachwillberequiredtofollowanyotherinstructionsandtoperformanyotherrelateddutiesasassignedbythe

Principal,AthleticDirectororappropriateadministrator.RavennaPublicSchoolsreservestherighttoupdate,reviseor

changethisjobdescriptionandrelateddutiesatanytime.

Approvals:

Supervisor Date

IacknowledgethatIhavereceivedandreadthisjobdescription.

EmployeeName(Print) Signature Date