FALL PARENT MEETING2015-16

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Matthew Pearman, Sr. Athletic Directormpearman@k12albemarle.org

(434) 244-3130Tracy Seale Athletics Offi ce Associate

tseale@k12albemarle.org (434) 244-3130Jon McDaniel Asst. Athletic DirectorMike Parsons Asst. AD/Game ManagerAdam Southall Asst. AD/Game ManagerErin Brooks Head Athletic Trainer

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Football Jeff LloydVolleyball Jackie HargisField Hockey Katie MartinGolf Pam BradleyCross Country Doug BloorCheer Veronica Price-

ThomasTheatre Madeline Michel

WINTER VARSITY COACHING STAFF

Superintendent Dr. Pamela MoranPrincipal Dr. Jesse Turner, Jr.Associate Principal Mr. Reed GillespieAssistant Principal Mr. Henry Atkins

Ms. Ashby JohnsonDirector of Guidance Mr. Irvin JohnsonAthletic Director Mr. Matthew Pearman, Sr.

MONTICELLO H.S. ADMINISTRATION

- To provide information about the athletic department for the fall athletic season and the 2015-16 school year.- To communicate expectations for our student athletes – both the school and team level.- To provide information that may help avoid conflicts, problems, or questions that may arise during the upcoming season.

PURPOSE OF PARENTS MEETING

JEFFERSON DISTRICT

School EnrollmentAlbemarle High School (Patriots) 1700Charlottesville High School (Black Knights) 1140Fluvanna County High School (Flucos) 1070Louisa County High School (Lions) 1300Monticello High School (Mustangs) 1100Orange County High School (Hornets) 1523Powhatan High School (Indians) 1350Western Albemarle High School (Warriors) 1046

School EnrollmentBroadway High School (Gobblers) 990Fluvanna County High School (Flucos) 1070Fort Defiance High School (Indians) 801Monticello High School (Mustangs) 1100Spotswood High School (Trailblazers) 864Turner Ashby High School (Knights) 1058Waynesboro High School (Little Giants) 840Western Albemarle High School (Warriors) 1046

VHSL CONFERENCE 29

The primary mission of the Monticello High School Athletic Department is to is to help

participants mature into productive citizens. Long after students have left Monticello High School and have become a part of everyday American life, the ideals exemplified in our athletic program should be carried on if this purpose is achieved. We aim to develop high competitive athletic and activities programs

while emphasizing educational values such as sportsmanship, health and scholastic

achievement.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION

Athletics are a part of the total educational program and should emphasize the “student fi rst” philosophy.

We are not a win at all cost program but realize the importance that the expectation of success can play in creating a competitive environment.

Being an athlete at Monticello is a privilege and not a right. Held to high academic standards. Behavior on and off the field/court should be exemplary. Athletes will face adversity, but that is okay.

We encourage multi-sport participation among our student-athletes and we emphasize working together to better the entire athletic program.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION

Monticello High School – Single Game Admission

Regular Admission $6.00JV/Freshman games only $5.00Monticello HS Students FREE (except varsity football/basketball)

Non-School Age Children FREESenior Citizens (62+) FREE

Season PassesGood for ALL home athletic events for the year. (excludes postseason)

Individual Student Pass - $40 (over $100 value)

Individual Adult Pass - $80Family Pass (up to 4 individuals) - $250See Tracy Seale in the Athletic Offi ce for season pass info.

ADMISSION AND SEASON PASSES

Albemarle County Public Schools requires that each student pay a non-refundable athletic fee of $75 for each sport in which he or she is a confirmed member.

Fees collected will contribute to the Albemarle County Public Schools budget to assist with coaching salaries, security, field maintenance, transportation costs, and VHSL membership fees.

ACPS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEE

The maximum athletic fee per family is $450 per school year. Athletes that tryout and become an offi cial team member will be required to pay the athletic fee prior to the fi rst offi cial contest in order to be eligible to compete. There is no relationship between athletic fees and a guarantee of student-athlete playing time. Playing time for athletes is the sole discretion of the Head Coach and his/her staff. The athletic fee is non-refundable and will not be returned to an athlete who leaves his or her team for any reason.

The fee will be waived or reduced for students that qualify for the free or reduced price meals program. The free and reduced price meals application form must be completed by the parent to document eligibility. If you have questions, please contact Tracy Seale in the Athletic Offi ce.

ACPS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEE

Athletic Physical Packet 2015-16 - Must be completed before the student athlete is allowed to participate. (after May 1s t each year) VHSL physical signed by a doctor (all pages) Concussion Acknowledgement Insurance Acknowledgement Student & Parent Code of Conduct Emergency Medical Treatment Waiver

ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM TRACY SEALE IN THE ATHLETICS OFFICE AND/OR ON THE

FORMS SECTION OF THE ATHLETIC WEBSITEWWW.MONTICELLOSPORTS.ORG

FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

Monticello Athletic Trainer – Erin Brooks, ATC

What does an Athletic Trainer do? • Determine an individual’s readiness to participate.

• Promote safe and appropriate practice and competition. • Advise the athletic administration and staff on the

selection, fi t, function and maintenance of athletic equipment.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive emergency action plan.

• Develop injury and illness prevention strategies. • Provide for on-site recognition, evaluation and immediate

treatment of illnesses and injuries – both acute and catastrophic.

• Facilitate and perform rehabilitation and reconditioning.

ATHLETIC TRAINER

- New Athletic Director- My family moved here about a month ago, my two sons are

in preschool here and my oldest, Matthew Jr. will start at Cale next fall.

- Website as a resource- MonticelloSports.org – added content, files & links, endless

potential

- No Apparel contract- We are not Nike, not Adidas, not Under Armour, not Russell,

not New Balance, not Reebok, not Asics, not anything… - How does that affect our teams/parents?

- Initially, in most cases, it means that if the school isn’t keeping it, the school isn’t buying it (t-shirts, socks, practice packs, hoodys, etc.)

SO WHAT’S NEW IN ATHLETICS?

Three-Sport Athlete Recognition

Former Mustangs in College (on website)

Athletics Wall of Fame (recognitions starting this fall)- graduate from Monticello HS- compete in a collegiate sport for 4 years- graduate from college/university

Captains Council- Monthly meetings with AD & team representatives to

discuss current issues in athletics, share best practices in leadership

CELEBRATION OF STUDENT SUCCESS

All 25 sports/4 activities represented. $300/team, $8700 total

Fundraising for new banners - thermometer

NEW CHAMPIONSHIP BANNERS?

http://monticellosports.org/main/enterstore

More options than we could even think of or aff ord to ‘stock’.Personalized options, sizes from infant to very large, bulk pricing available.

$10 gift cards available at the Athletics table or in the Athletics Offi ce…. Please take one!

ONLINE FAN SHOP – MONTICELLOSPORTS.ORG

- All coaches are required to complete annual concussion training before their sport season.

- Symptoms of concussion – The athlete will be removed from contest/practice. Must get a release from an appropriate medical professional on the offi cial release form.

- Albemarle County Public Schools’ Sports Concussion Management Plan is available under ‘forms’ on our athletics website at www.MonticelloSports.org.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sno_0Jd8GuA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIqZDbk3M40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO-ordcPWSU

CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Id-85Ah-M

BRAIN 101 CONCUSSION VIDEO

Parents/Students…Complete the NFHS Sportsmanship course, the

NFHS Concussion in Sports course, or any one of 12 FREE online NFHS courses for parents; E-mail or give your certificate to Tracy Seale in the Athletics offi ce by Thurs. Sept. 3 and be entered into a drawing for one of two season passes good for FREE admission to all regular season home contests.

http://nfhslearn.com/courses

WIN A SEASON PASS?

Lightning strike – 30 minutes from last strike; time will restart with each new occurrence Bleachers must also be exited and players will be moved

indoors to the field house or school building, parents/fans to vehicles.

Severe weather or other Emergencies – Coaches will keep athletes and will only release to parents. We want to make sure that everyone is safe and accounted

for.School Cancelled –Contests may or may not be played

Depending on cooperation with the opposing school Updates will be posted on www.MonticelloSports.org Updates also posted on Twitter & Facebook accounts.

Early Dismissal – Practices & Games will be cancelled

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

 MONTICELLO ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUBContact: Chris West, PresidentE-mail:  mhsathleticboosters@gmail.com The MABC is seeking volunteers for the upcoming year.

Monticello Athletic Booster Club is an independent non-profi t organization that promotes and fi nancially supports every MHS sports team and student athlete, assists teams with fundraising, builds school pride and advocates constructive, dedicated parental and community involvement.  

Please check the “Boosters” link at www.MonticelloSports.org for Booster Club information, news, and events.

MONTICELLO ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

MONTICELLO ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

What does the MHS Athletic Booster Club do?·         Raise money to defer costs of athletics and to provide additional opportunities for our student-athletes ·         Promote attendance and spirit at athletic events.·         Promote awareness of the important relationship between success in athletics and academics.·         Advocate for Monticello High School athletics in the community.

Where does the money go?·         100% of money raised goes directly to support MHS athletics.·         MABC fundraises and contributes to large capital projects, such as the turf field, batting cages, track & field mats, etc.

SCOREBOARD REPLACEMENT

5 Phase Process

1. Stadium2. Baseball/Softball3. Stadium Video Board4. Gymnasium (main court)5. Road-Front Sign

STADIUM

SOFTBALL

BASEBALL

- Students must pass 3 out of 4 classes (block scheduling) to be academically eligible the following semester. (Scholarship Rule)- Students shall not have reached the age of 19 on or before August 1 of the school year he/she wishes to compete. (Age Rule)- Students shall not have been enrolled in the last four years of high school for a period of more than eight consecutive semesters, beginning with the semester in which he/she was enrolled for the fi rst time in the ninth grade. (Semester Rule)

- Transfer Rule – contact the Athletic Director

Please contact the Athletic Director for any eligibility questions!!!

VHSL ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility 4X4: For the upcoming 2015-2016 fall season, Albemarle

County student eligibility must be based upon the 2014 final year grades when a regular schedule was utilized – students must have passed the equivalent of five courses offered for credit plus any courses for credit passed in summer school.

Course Equivalents for Eligibility Purposes: Regular 7 period day - 1 = 1 4x4 (1 credit/semester) - 1 = 2 A-B Alternating Day - 1 = 1 Semester half credit - 1 = 1

VHSL ELIGIBILITY

Schedule B: Hybrid (4 x 4 and A-B alternate day block)

FallCourse Grade CreditCourse Equiv for CreditMath (4x4) A 1 2Eng (4x4) A 1 2Science (A-B) C 1 1Soc. Studies (A-B) F 0 0Foreign Lang (A-B) C 1 1 Total of 6 (eligible)

SpringCourse Grade CreditCourse Equiv. for CreditHealth/PE (4x4) A 1 2Psychology (4x4) B 1 2Elective (A-B) F 0 0Elective (A-B) F 0 0

Total of 4 (ineligible)

VHSL ELIGIBILITY

Athletes must be in attendance at least half of a regularly scheduled school day to practice or compete… Exceptions are excused absences which include:

Medically documented appointments Funeral visitation Court appointment College visits – scheduled through the guidance department Military examinations Religious holidays with administrative approval School sponsored activities such as field trips, etc.

Any student who receives a suspension of any type can not practice or play during the length of that suspension.Please contact the Athletics Offi ce with any questions.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

If a student is removed from or quits a team without mutual release by the coach, he/she is ineligible to try-out for a team for the next two consecutive seasons, not including the current season.

In the event that the student is not mutually released, the coach must report these cases within 48 hours to the Athletic Director. This must be in writing/e-mail, stating the student has been removed or quit .

‘NO QUITTING’ POLICY

Should the student wish to appeal, they must notify the Athletic Director in writing within ten days of the last date of participation in team activities.

A grievance committee of three neutral coaches will be set up by the Athletic Director for the student to appeal the decision. The grievance committee’s decision will be final.

‘NO QUITTING’ POLICY

Hazing is the practice of rituals and other activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group. Hazing is seen in many diff erent types of social groups, including sports teams, Hazing is often prohibited by law and may comprise either physical or psychological abuse.

No Monticello High School student is allowed to conduct or engage in any hazing activities of any kind. Failure to comply will result in suspension from all school activities, out of school suspension, and a possible recommendation for expulsion.

HAZING

AthleteAthlete should approach the coach fi rst regarding an

issue.Parent

Start with the coach by setting up an appointment. Please do not confront a coach prior to, during, or after

a practice or contest. If not satisfied, set up an appointment with the Athletic

Director I will not dictate playing time or playing strategy to

coaches.Misinformation and rumors… One of the biggest

challenges.PLEASE CONTACT THE ATHLETIC OFFICE WITH

CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS… MOST ISSUES COME FROM MISCOMMUNICATION

PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION

We encourage positive communication between parents and coaches. Take advantage of opportunities for positive interactions, rather than communications only in the event of a concern.

PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION

Sportsmanship / Behavior An exemplary level of behavior and sportsmanship should

be displayed towards offi cials, school staff, student-athletes, fans, and opponents at all times.

Expected of both our student-athletes and their support group (i.e. Mustang Maniacs).

Ejections- There is NO reason for a coach or student to be ejected from a high school game. Coaches – minimum 1 game suspension. Students – minimum 2 games suspension. VHSL requirements for coaches and student-athletes to take an online Sportsmanship class.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVmSl3m_ASo

SPORTSMANSHIP

Awards which are symbols of achievement, tradition, and school spirit shall be made to members of athletic teams, team managers, and cheerleaders. The final decision for postseason team awards shell be that of the team’s coach, who shall consider the following requirements in selecting student-athletes for an award:

Attendance and punctuality at practice. Observance of training rules as formulated by the

coach. Cooperation in upholding group regulations. Attitude in and out of the group. Good school citizenship and team conduct. Completion of regular and post-season play – unless

injured. Return of all school equipment, uniform, and

materials.

ATHLETIC AWARDS

- The varsity letter is issued the fi rst time a student-athlete successfully completes the season in any varsity sport. Should the athlete earn a letter in another sport, only the emblem of that sport will be given to be placed on the same letter fi rst earned.

- The second year the athlete earns a letter in the same sport; he/she will receive a service bar. Captains will receive stars or Captain’s emblems.

- Manager’s awards are issued as the above, except that Manager’s insignias are given.

- Early in the season, coaches shall advise all team members of their award policies. At the end of the season, the coach will submit to the Athletic Director the list of recommended participants to receive awards.

ATHLETIC AWARDS

End of Season Awards Reception Letters/insignia awards are presented by respective

coaches during the awards reception. The Athletic Department will announce the site, date, and time of this special program near the end of each sport season.

Senior Awards – Presented at Senior Awards Night Male Athlete of the Year

* Criteria - Athlete must play at least two sports and be nominated by a head coach. Female Athlete of the Year

* Criteria - Athlete must play at least two sports and be nominated by a head coach Holly Nash leadership Award

Student must have an overall 3.0 GPA and play at least two sports Nomination by at least one head coach

Monticello Tri-Athlete Award Student must successfully complete three VHSL sports/activities during their senior year

* Male & Female Athlete of the Year and the Holly Nash Leadership Award will be selected from nominated student-athletes by a committee appointed by the Athletic Director.

ATHLETIC AWARDS

We will help with the recruiting of student-athletes, however, the initial process must begin with the athletes and parents. Identify schools of interest.Be realistic as to college level.NCAA Eligibility Center: Division 1 & 2 www.eligibilitycenter.org

NAIA Eligibility Center: www.playnaia.orgAcademics are important starting freshman

year for those that want to participate in college – DO NOT WAIT!!!

NCAA RECRUITING

- DynamiteSports.comNCAA Recruiting Link on the www.MonticelloSports.org websiteNCAA Calculator – FREENew 2016 NCAA Eligibility Requirements

Plan developing for NCAA recruiting

NCAA RECRUITING

Visit Monticello Athletics on-line at www.MonticelloSports.orgSchedulesDirections to Away GamesCancellations / Postponements / AlertsTwitter: @MonticelloADFacebook: facebook.com/MonticelloSports

WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

Athletic Director Contact Information…

Matthew Pearman, Sr. – Athletic Directormpearman@k12albemarle.org (434) 244-3130Twitter: @MonticelloADFacebook: facebook.com/MonticelloSports

Website: www.MonticelloSports.org

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