2013Tacoma School District

Middle SchoolCoaches Meeting – Session III

Concussion Management Training

Keeping Children Safe – Child Abuse & Neglect, Reporting Responsibilities Presentation

Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

April 9, 2013

Tacoma School District Mission

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND COMMUNITY, WE WILL

PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT IS RIGOROUS, INDIVIDUALIZED AND

ENABLES STUDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A CHANGING

AND DIVERSE WORLD.

Tacoma School District Vision

WE WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH ALL

STUDENTS EXHIBIT HIGH STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT AND CRITICAL

THINKING SKILLS, AND ARE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, CONTRIBUTING

MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY

EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

Tacoma School District Goals

• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEAll students will perform at or above grade level, and we will

eliminate disparities among all groups of students

As a coach what is your role in this goal?

• PARTNERSHIPWe will fully engage our parents, community and staff in the

education of our children

As a coach how are you successful in this goal?

Tacoma School District Goals

• SAFETYAll schools will create and maintain safe learning

environments that promote excellent academic achievement. As a coach what is your role in helping students attain this goal?

EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

100% GRADUATION

AGENDA Middle School Philosophy and

Sportsmanship Statement

Sportsmanship Expectations

MS Athletic Website

Student-Athlete Expectations

Supervision

Turnout – New Model!!!

Specific Sports Information – Girls Basketball, Wrestling

Commissioner Information

Coaches Expectations – New Model!!!

Volunteer Coaches Information

Coaches Handbook – On-Line

Interscholastic Athletics – Regulation 2151R

Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines – New Information and Process

Officials

Transportation Information

Payroll Information

Appropriate Leave

AGENDA First Aid, CPR and AED

Information

Volunteer Coaches

Hazing Information - Reminders

Supervision Reminders

Concussion Management

Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries and Harassment Intimidation and Bullying Information

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Middle School Philosophy

• Program should be challenging and stimulating

• Develop among your players a sense of clean hard, yet friendly competition

• Teach the proper reactions toward winning and losing

• Help student-athlete develop a positive self-image

• Ensure that ALL athletes participate in contests

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORSMANSHIP STATEMENT

We the participants of the Tacoma School District will demonstrate excellent

sportsmanship by respecting our opponents and playing fairly during competition. We will strive to be positive role models by showing

great spirit and pride in our school and communities. During competition home or

away, win or lose we will have fun, play hard and play fair.

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SPORTSMANSHIP EXPECTACTIONS

Acceptable Behavior• Applaud during

introductions• Accept decisions of

officials• Treat competition as a

game• Encourage positive

sportsmanlike conduct

Unacceptable Behavior• Using disrespectful or

derogatory language• Showing a bad temper

following an official’s call• Refuse to shake hands at

the end of a contest• Mocking or Taunting

opponents

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STUDENT ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS

• Adhere to school-based academic and behavior expectations. Students must have a 2.0 with no failing grades throughout the season to be eligible to participate in inter-school competition.* 

• Attend school for a full day on game days. This rule can only be waived by the administration.

• Students must purchase an ASB card.• Have positive Sportsmanship at all times.• Be responsible for the equipment and uniform issued.

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SUPERVISION

Athletes will be under direct supervision of their coach

at all times BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER a

CONTEST both at HOME and AWAY.

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TURNOUT• Practice sessions – 2 hours per day, 3pm to 5pm

• Varsity Teams – Will practice and/or compete five days a week

• Turnouts – Monday through Friday

• Coaches will record attendance every day of practice

Baseball:

• Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.

• An individual who participates in middle school football will be allowed to waive up to a maximum of one-half (five practice days) of the required individual practices days (10 practice days) for baseball, fastpitch, and track and field.

The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

Fastpitch:

• Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.

• An individual who participates in middle school football will be allowed to waive up to a maximum of one-half (five practice days) of the required individual practices days (10 practice days) for baseball, fastpitch, and track and field.

The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

Track and Field:

• Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.

• Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity will consist of one team comprised of 6th, 7th or 8th grade students.

Students should be selected for JV and Varsity track and field based on skill level and maturity of each student athlete.

• An individual who participates in middle school football will be allowed to waive up to a maximum of one-half (five practice days) of the required individual practices days (10 practice days) for baseball, fastpitch, and track and field.

The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

Baseball Commissioner:

Paul Munizza – Mason Middle School

Phone: (253) 571-7016

Email: pmunizz@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Fastpitch Commissioner:

Melanie Wyckoff – Baker Middle School

Phone: (253) 571-5008

Email: mwycko1@tacoma.k12.wa.us

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COACH EXPECTATIONS• The Varsity coach is responsible for the entire

program. – First contact with AD regarding eligibility of players– Lead in developing tryout drills to help make decision on

teams (Varsity, JV and/or C). This is done in conjunction with the other coaches.

– Lead in developing team practices and then working with the JV and/or C team coaches to allow them to develop some of their own practices as well.

– Lead in making decisions if players will move from one team to the next, in conjunction with the other coaches.

– Lead in the supervision of students and will develop a plan on who will walk students out of practice to the buses, in conjunction with the other coaches.

The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

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COACH EXPECTATIONS

• The Assistant coaches:– Additional contacts with AD regarding eligibility of players– Work with the Varsity coach in developing tryout drills to

help make decision on teams (Varsity, JV and/or C). – Work with the Varsity coach in developing team practices

and also developing your team practices as well. – Work with the Varsity coach in making decisions if players

will move from one team to the next.– Work with the Varsity coach in supervision of students and

will develop a plan on who will walk students out of practice to the buses, in conjunction with the other coaches. Coaches you are still responsible for the supervision of YOUR TEAM!!!

The new model is about BUILDING systemic programs in your building.

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COACH EXPECTATIONS

• SET A GOOD EXAMPLE – YOU ARE THE ROLE MODEL

• Exemplify the highest moral and ethical behavior• Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship. Make

sportsmanship the number one priority.• Respect the judgment of officials and abide by all

rules. DO NOT ARGUE WITH OFFICIALS!!!!!!• Treat opposing coaches, participants with respect. • SHAKE HANDS AFTER EACH CONTEST!!!!!!• USE GOOD COMMON SENSE

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COACHING DO’S AND DON’TS

DO• Supervise players in

locker rooms, restrooms, in the stands, waiting for your game, after the game etc.

• Require athletes to remain in the contest area.

DON’T• Allow warm-up outside

your supervision• Allow food and/or soda

at game site• Allow players to roam

around the building• Allow lopsided scoring

that would embarrass the other team

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VOLUNTEER COACHES

All volunteer coaches must complete an application at the school. Please have your volunteer coaches work with your athletic director for clearance through the building.

Volunteers ARE NOT allowed to coach any practice, games, meets, sets, matches BY THEMSELVES AT ANY TIME.

Track and Field Coaches - Reminder

COACHES HANDBOOKCoaches Education Clinics & Coaches Information

Regulation 2151R – Interscholastic Athletics

Policy 5010 – Employee Conduct Rules

Regulation 6213 – Swimming Pool Supervision

Family Educational Right To Privacy Act

Team Transportation Procedures

Coaching Standards (WIAA)

Checklists

Interscholastic Athletics 2151RATHLETIC CODE

Physical AppearanceA student-athlete shall wear and maintain the school and district team uniform during athletic contests or as directed by the coach.

Attendance at SchoolA student-athlete must be in school on the day of the activity and attending all classes to participate in the activity.

MisrepresentationA student-athlete who has forged any signature, made false entry or altered any document on any required athletic forms to gain athletic eligibility shall become ineligible in the current sports program for the remainder of that sports season.

Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines

• Be CLEAR with your rules, guidelines, expectations as it relates to your programs.

• Please make sure your rules and guidelines have been reviewed by your athletic director and administration.

• Remember that your rules and guidelines CANNOT violate school district policies and regulations

• Make sure you develop progressive discipline– First offense– Second offense– Third offense

Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines

• Clearly explain what is considered an excused absence from practice and what is not excused as well as the disciplinary actions that will take place for unexcused absences

• Be clear with your modes of communication with players, parents/legal guardians. Have an “open door policy” in regards to communication.

Sport Specific Rules and Guidelines

• Have players and parents sign and date sport specific rules and guidelines, keep a copy and give a copy to your athletic director to file appropriately.

• Also, clearly explain the NFHS sports rules to your athletes. It is important that you take time to go over rules with your students so issue do not occur.

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OFFICIALS

• Treat Officials With Respect

• Officials are there to call the game/match they see.

• Remember, if we did not have the officials association, the coaches would be responsible for officiating.

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TRANSPORTATION

• Be aware of bus pick-up times and locations for away games. Pick-up times will be 2:45pm for in-city and 2:30pm for games/matches at Meeker

• Be ready to load at the designated time. This is the coaches responsibility.

• Rosters should be given to the bus driver for each away trip

Transportation Reminders

• Coaches and students must abide by the bus regulations, either posted or announced by the bus driver.

• Students must remain in their seats at all times. Moving from one seat to another while the bus is moving is a safety hazard.

• If seat belts are on the bus, students must wear their seat belt. This is a state law!

• Coaches and students must pick-up all garbage before exiting the bus.

• Please be respectful to the bus driver and their job responsibilities.

How am I cleared to coach?• Clearance through Human Resources (HR)

• Unpaid/Volunteer Coach until cleared through HR – remember…must have appropriate volunteer forms completed and on-file with the building (please work with your AD if this has not been completed).

• Don’t Worry…..you will make all your hours….

Payroll

Certificated, Classified and Non-District Paid on the following dates:

May 5th May 20thJune 5th

June 20th

Payroll

Classified and Non-District Payroll Form

You will complete your timesheets every two weeks.

Timesheets can be found on the website and forms can be completed on your computer and printed every two weeks to help you keep track of your coaching hours on a daily basis.

Deadlines are set by payroll and if you miss the deadline you will not be paid until the next payroll period.

Appropriate Leave

Sick Leave

• If you are our sick from work, you are not allowed to coach at practice or in a game/meet/match on that day.

Extraordinary Leave and Family Leave

• If you use extraordinary leave or family leave, you are allowed to coach at practice or in a game/meet/match on that day.

Athletics and Activities does not condone using Extraordinary or Family leave to prepare for

practices/games/meets/matches.

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OTHER FIRST AID/CPR CLASSES

CPR Company: 841-3311

Local Fire Department

VOLUNTEER COACHES

All volunteer coaches must complete an application at the school.

Head Coaches – YOU must verify your volunteer coach(es) have talked with the AD and that they have completed the appropriate paperwork with the school BEFORE they begin coaching.

VOLUNTEER COACHES

Please remind your volunteer coaches to bring with them a copy of their social security card as well as an identification (driver’s license, passport)

Volunteers must complete new paperwork EVERY TWO YEARS.

VOLUNTEER COACHESRegulation 4130R

Volunteers“Serve in the capacity of helpers and not to be assigned to roles which require specific professional training. Instructional services shall be rendered under the supervision of certificated/classified/non-district staff.”

Volunteers ARE NOT allowed to coach any practice, games, meets, sets, matches BY THEMSELVES AT ANY TIME.

HAZING DEFINITION

RCW 28B.10.900, 28B.10.901 and 28B.10.902

Includes any method of initiation into a student organization that causes, or is likely to cause, bodily danger or physical harm., or serious mental or emotional harm, to any student or other person attending a public or private or higher education or other secondary educational institution in this state. –(2) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable as provided under RCW 9A.20.021.

Hazing Incidents

Hazing Incidents

Physical Activities of Hazing

• Tying or Taping players up and exposing them to the elements

• Stripping a teammate and exposing him to the public (Example: De-panting)

• Throwing players in showers

• Locking players in lockers

• “Gang tackling” teammates (specifically varsity players tackling JV, C and Frosh teams)

SupervisionAthletes will be under direct supervision of their coach at all times BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER a CONTEST both at HOME and AWAY.

Simple Reminders:• SET A GOOD EXAMPLE – YOU ARE THE ROLE MODEL• Exemplify the highest moral and ethical behavior• Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship. • Respect the judgment of officials and abide by all rules.

DO NOT ARGUE WITH OFFICIALS!!!!!!• Treat opposing coaches, participants with respect. • USE GOOD COMMON SENSE

Concussion Concussion Management TrainingManagement Training

Guidelines and Procedures for Guidelines and Procedures for Dealing with Potential Dealing with Potential

Concussion.Concussion.

What is a ConcussionWhat is a Concussion• A concussion by definition, means “to A concussion by definition, means “to

shake violently.”shake violently.”

• A blow to the head or to another part of A blow to the head or to another part of the body, with force transmitted to your the body, with force transmitted to your head, that causes the brain to shake head, that causes the brain to shake inside the skull and result in “EVEN A inside the skull and result in “EVEN A BRIEF AND MILD” alteration in brain BRIEF AND MILD” alteration in brain function is considered a concussion.function is considered a concussion.

How Do I Recognize a ConcussionHow Do I Recognize a Concussion

• Signs and symptoms of concussion vary Signs and symptoms of concussion vary depending on what part of the brain is depending on what part of the brain is involved.involved.

• Signs of concussion are what you observe Signs of concussion are what you observe in an athlete; in an athlete;

• Symptoms are what players tell you they Symptoms are what players tell you they are feeling.are feeling.

How Do I Recognize a ConcussionHow Do I Recognize a Concussion

Signs of concussion may include:Signs of concussion may include:• Appears dazed or confusedAppears dazed or confused• Acts confused about assignmentsActs confused about assignments• Forgets playsForgets plays• In unsure of game, score, or opponentIn unsure of game, score, or opponent• Moves clumsilyMoves clumsily• Answers questions slowlyAnswers questions slowly• Shows behavior or personality changesShows behavior or personality changes• Can’t recall events prior to hitCan’t recall events prior to hit• Can’t recall events after hitCan’t recall events after hit

How Do I Recognize a ConcussionHow Do I Recognize a Concussion

Symptoms of concussion may include:Symptoms of concussion may include:• HeadacheHeadache• NauseaNausea• Balance problems or dizzinessBalance problems or dizziness• Double or fuzzy visionDouble or fuzzy vision• Feeling sluggishFeeling sluggish• Feeling foggy or groggyFeeling foggy or groggy• Concentration or memory problemsConcentration or memory problems• ConfusionConfusion

What Do I Do if I Suspect a What Do I Do if I Suspect a Concussion? Concussion?

• Any athlete suspected of a concussion should be Any athlete suspected of a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately.removed from the game or practice immediately.

• Continue to monitor the player after your initial Continue to monitor the player after your initial evaluation.evaluation.

• Make sure the athlete is supervised for at least one Make sure the athlete is supervised for at least one or two hours after you suspect a concussion.or two hours after you suspect a concussion.

• Do not allow the athlete to return to play until you Do not allow the athlete to return to play until you have received written clearance from a licensed have received written clearance from a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries.management of brain injuries.

Health Care ProvidersHealth Care Providers

What health care providers are licensed and What health care providers are licensed and trained in the evaluation and management trained in the evaluation and management

of brain injuries:of brain injuries:• Medical Doctors (MD)Medical Doctors (MD)• Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

(ARNP)(ARNP)• Physicians Assistant (PA)Physicians Assistant (PA)• Licensed Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)Licensed Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)

““WHEN IN DOUBT – SIT THEM OUT”WHEN IN DOUBT – SIT THEM OUT”