SYCAMORE ATHLETICS PARENT & PLAYER MEETING

Why are we here?OHSAA Bylaw 3-4-1No later than two weeks after the beginning of each sports season, the principal, through his/her athletic administrator, coaches and such other personnel as deemed advisable by said principal, shall conduct a mandatory, preseason program with all student-athletes who wish to participate in the upcoming sports seasons, their parents and booster club officer(s). The meeting shall consist of (a) a review of the student-eligibility bulletin and key essential eligibility requirements; (b) a review of the school’s Athletic Code of Conduct; (c) a sportsmanship, ethics and integrity component

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ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITYNuts and BoltsFinal Forms - All student-athletes must be registered on Final Forms

Pay to Participate - $75 by first regular season contest

Eligibility - must receive a passing grade in a minimum of 5 one credit or equivalent courses, each of which counts toward graduation, during the “immediately preceeding grading period”. PE at Sycamore is not a full one credit course.

Substance Abuse Policy - Please read carefully - 365/24

Social Media - Use caution/Parents monitor/Billboard reality

Ticketing & Passes

• Passes Now Available• Download “Hometown Fan

App”• Students only $25! • Family Passes start at $240!

NO STUDENT PRICES AT SYCAMORE & GMC GAMES

All tickets are $6 each except Football ($7)

Ticketing & Passes

• Download “Hometown Fan App”

• Connected to Phone Number• Can Buy tickets straight from

App or Online

Other Notes:

• No Student Prices• Credit Cards will be accepted

at events

Streaming Available on a per game/per event basis. $10 Per Event

“Confusion leads to misunderstanding, and misunderstanding leads to conflict. We can prevent a load of trouble by making sure our meanings and actions are clearly understood”

Joe Torre

COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATIONAppropriate Procedure for discussing concerns:

• The first step for discussing concerns is for the student-athlete to discuss the concern with the coach. This fosters positive communications and trust between coach and player and is a growth opportunity for both.

• The next step, if necessary, is to call and set up an appointment with the coach (Contact the Athletic Director if unable to reach the coach). The student-athlete should also present to ensure that the lines of communication are clear.

• Do not confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These are emotional times for all parties involved and do not promote resolution. Also, do not engage in continuous emails/text conversations where tone can be misconstrued and things are said that wouldn’t be said in person. Face-to-face meetings or phone conversations are always better and more productive.

We should not and will not discuss playing time, coaching strategy, and other student-athletes

• If a resolution has still not been reached, contact the athletic director to set up a meeting to determine next steps

Perspective is ImportantParent

Athlete

Coach/Athletics Department

Team

1086 Parents701 Athletes134 Coaches

35 Teams

> 1921 Total Individuals

Communication - Tough But True1) I am a sports parent as well...I understand the “feelings” felt as a parent

of a student-athlete. However, the best athletic cultures understand that everyone has their role and stays in their lane….Coaches coach/Parents parent.

2) "I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them." Andy Bernard

- The next thing is not always the best thing...3%/100%- Lives best lessons can be taught through athletics - great preparation for life

if it is allowed to be. That is not always pleasant but it is fruitful.

3) Dispelling the myth of retribution/favoritism etc...

Weather• School closure(s) and/or delays does not mean that practices or game are automatically canceled

• No practice will start before normal time on days school is closed. • We will do our best to communicate as quickly as possible (email, twitter, etc.) • Usually no call will be made on events till around 11 a.m.

Senior Nights (Not Week) - Athletics Dept. will initiate planning and will provide scripts. - We cover one (1) carnation/flower for Mothers and will provide information on

how to order.- Senior Poster Boards, must be no bigger than 2’x3’ and will only be displayed

the day of the event OR on Friday, if falling on a Saturday. - Senior Banners - No bigger than 3’X6’ - Those will stay where they are

displayed

Reminders

12:00 PM - Girls VB (Gym) 12:30 PM – Girls Cross Country

1:00 PM - Boys Golf

1:15 PM - Boys Water Polo

1:30 PM – Girls Tennis (Courts)

1:45 PM - Girls Golf

2:00 PM - Football

2:30 PM – Girls Soccer

3:00 PM – Boys Soccer

3:30 PM – Cheerleading

3:45 PM - Boys Cross Country

4:30 PM - Girls Water Polo

Picture Day - Tuesday Aug. 17th

On Turf unless otherwise noted

Sycamore Athletic Boosters

The Sycamore Athletic Boosters raises money to support the

athletic programs at Sycamore Jr. High and High School.

Some Recent Donations to Aviator Sports:

•$250,000 to Always An Aviator Campaign to fund upgraded facilities at the high school

•$40,000 for athletic facilities and items: swimming blocks, lockers and team rooms at the

high school, concession stand upgrades and wind screens for turf field

•Funded off campus practice facilities for 2021 spring sports

•Equipment upgrades: raincoats for the soccer teams, video equipment for football,

parkas for water polo, and easels for senior nights

•State competition support for the Jr. High and HS players and coaches

•Jr. High specific funding for green teams, team celebrations/keepsakes, and equipment

upgrades such as track timing system, pole vault stands, and tennis ball machine

Sycamore Athletic BoostersYour financial support through membership and donations

makes what we do possible

•GET INVOLVED! Be part of the organization that supports our student athletes and coaches.

•Team Membership Tracking - If 75% Participation then Fan Faces for all!

•Members are eligible to purchase Family All Sports Passes.

•Invitation to monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month

•Support our fundraising and social events:

–Poker Night in November / Adult Social in early 2022 / Golf Outing in June

•Volunteer in the concession stand with your team

•Provide 3 Full Time Athletic Trainers•Chris Bonnell – Head Athletic Trainer•Rachel Jenkins – Assistant Athletic Trainer•Ryan Haggameir (NEW) – Junior High Athletic Trainer

•Provide Doctors appointments every Tuesday as needed.

SPORTS MEDICINE