COMSTOCK PARK ATHLETICS2015-16 Winter Parent Meeting

WHY ARE WE HERE?

• It is our goal to ensure a positive educational athletics experience for all participants: student athletes, parents, staff, officials and spectators.

• In order to achieve that goal, we need everyone involved to understand the expectations and commit to supporting the athletic program at CPHS.

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ATHLETIC BOOSTER INFORMATION

BRENDA BROWN ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PRESIDENT

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PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

• ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTACTSCHIS SPOSARO, ATHLETIC COORDINATOR: 254-5218

TONY PETKUS, ASST. PRINCIPAL/AD: 254-5208

STEVE GOUGH, PRINCIPAL: 254-5202

• MAIN OFFICE: 254-5200

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OUR VISION

We are concerned with the physical, social, emotional and educational development of

young people through athletics. We feel that a properly controlled, well-organized athletic program meets the students’ needs for self-expression, mental alertness, and physical

growth. It is our hope to maintain a program that is sound in purpose and that will enhance

our students’ educational experience.

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OUR VISION

As a parent of a student-athlete, we expect that you will understand and support the policies set forth in the

Comstock Park Athletics Handbook and all policies established for students at Comstock Park Public

Schools.

As an adult member of this community, you are a role model for our students. Students will emulate your behavior. It is,

therefore, very important that you lead by positive example. We expect parents to display good sportsmanship at all

times and to adhere to program, school, conference, and state guidelines at all events.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

The mission of the Comstock Park Athletic Program is to nurture student athletes through their high school years to:

1. Develop a positive mental attitude and a strong sense of self.

2. Establish and enhance life skills necessary to be successful and productive in the adult world.

3. Encourage participation, fair play, good sportsmanship and teamwork.

4. Promote a healthy, physically fit individual.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

To provide a quality program and experience for our student-athletes, we must have a team approach - THE TRIANGLE OF SUCCESS:

We are most likely to be successful when everyone involved knows their role, embraces their role and works as hard as possible to fulfill their role!

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ATHLETE

COACH PARENT

COMMON GOALS

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

PARENT/COACH RELATIONS

*Athletes should be encouraged to address issues and/or concerns directly with their coach. The high

school years are a period of developing maturity and independence. We want to teach our student-athletes to take responsibility for their own life situations. As

your son or daughter becomes involved in the athletic programs at Comstock Park, they will experience some

of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way you or your student-athlete wishes. Athletes are encouraged to discuss concerns with their coach especially at these times.

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PARENT/COACH RELATIONS

Procedure for resolving concerns:

1. The athlete should address the concern with the coach.

2. If the concern is unresolved, the parent should address the concern with the coach.

3. If the concern is still unresolved, the athlete and parent should request a conference with the

administration.

4. The administration will not, in most cases, hear grievances in the absence of either party.

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PARENT/COACH RELATIONS

Issue that are not appropriate to discuss with coaches:

Playing timeTeam strategy/play calling

Other student-athletes

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PARENT/COACH RELATIONS

If you have a concern to discuss with a coach, you should follow this procedure:

• Call the coach to set up an appointment. Never approach a coach before or after practice or a game to discuss a concern. These can be emotional times for both parent and coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution.

• If the coach cannot be reached, contact the Administration and the meeting will be set up for you.

• Plan to discuss appropriate concerns only. Coaches are instructed that they should not discuss those issues listed on the previous slide.

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PARENT/COACH RELATIONS

Never approach a coach before or

after practice or a game to discuss a

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SPORTSMANSHIP

You can help us establish an outstanding reputation for good sportsmanship.

We must all work hard in conducting ourselves in a commendable manner.

A display of unsportsmanlike conduct can result in sanctions against the offending school, team, or

athlete.

Always observe the following guidelines for good sportsmanship:

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SPORTSMANSHIP

1. The good name of our school is more important than any contest won or lost by fair or unfair play.

2. Accept decisions of officials without dispute (especially if you have not read the current rule book). Officials are seldom responsible for our success, so do not blame them for our failures.

3. Recognize and show appreciation for the performance of your opponent.

4. Be proud of our school’s reputation and work hard to protect it.

5. Remember, as a member of our athletic program you represent more than yourself. Never conduct yourself in way that brings discredit to the Comstock Park Athletic Program.

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SPORTSMANSHIP

As adults, we are role models – student will see what we do as acceptable and they are likely to engage in the same

behaviors.

It isn’t easy to find officials or coaches!!

If you are interested in either role, please contact Tony Petkus.

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ATHLETIC PROCEDURES AND EXPECTATIONS

TONY PETKUS, ASST. PRINCIPAL/AD1. PHYSICALS

2. ELIGIBILITY

4. ACTIVITY FEE

5. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE

6. ATHLETIC WEBSITES

7. MEDICAL INFORMATION

9. SOCIAL MEDIA

10. ATHLETIC HANDBOOK/DISCIPLINE

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COMSTOCK PARK ATHLETICSATHLETIC TRAINER RESPONSIBILITIES AND UPDATES

COMSTOCK PARK ATHLETIC TRAINER

• Patti Beggs AT, ATC• 2005 Central Michigan University-Bachelor’s

of Science Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED

Certified Instructor• NATA, MATS, GLATA Member

Comstock Park Athletic Trainer since December 2011

Spectrum Health Medical Group-Sports Medicine Provider since 2014

RESPONSIBILITIES

• INJURY/ILLNESS PREVENTION AND WELLNESS PROTECTION

• CLINICAL EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS• IMMEDIATE AND EMERGENCY CARE• TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION• ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL

HEALTH AND WELL BEING

SPECTRUM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

• Sports Medicine Provider to Comstock Park High School-Team Doctor is Olusanjo Adeoye• What does this mean to you?

✕ Expedited services/care for appointments due to injury/illness (x-ray, MRI, CT scan, etc)

✕ Partner school physicals at a low cost✕ Access to Orthopedic Surgeons and Non-Op

Sports Medicine doctors and specialists✕ Concussion Management Clinic- Dr. Matt Axtman

and Dr. Michael Lawrence

CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT AND RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL

• Changes to MHSAA Concussion Policy:“Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion

(such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the contest and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health care professional.”

• CHANGES INCLUDE:✕ 3b. Only an M.D., D.O., Physician’s Assistant or Nurse

Practitioner may clear the individual to return to activity.✕ 3c. The clearance must be in writing and must be unconditional.

It is not sufficient that the M.D., D.O., Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner has approved the student to begin a return-to-play progression. The medical examiner must approve the student’s return to unrestricted activity.

✕ 3d. Individual schools, districts, and leagues may have more stringent requirements and protocols including but not limited to mandatory periods of inactivity, screening and post-concussion testing prior to the written clearance for return to activity.

RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL FOR CONCUSSION/HEAD INJURIES

STEP DATE ACTIVITY SYMPTOMS COMMENTS/PLAN

STEP 1:LIGHT AEROBIC ACTIVITY (10-15 min)

Stationary Bike, walking YES/NO

STEP 2:MODERATE ACTIVITY (20-25 min)

Running, light weights(no squat, dead lift, bench press)

YES/NO

STEP 3:HEAVY EXERTION (30 min)

Non-contact training or practice YES/NO

STEP 4:FULL PRACTICE W/ LIGHT CONTACT

Sport specific drills and activity.Head balls, play review, running routes, etc.

YES/NO

STEP 5:FULL PRACTICE W/ FULL CONTACT

YES/NO

STEP 6:GAME PLAY YES/NO

BASELINE TESTING WITH IMPACT

• ImPACT (Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) software is intended for use as a computer-based neurocognitive assessment tool.

• Indicated for use and interpretation by trained or qualified healthcare professionals.

• Does not provide treatment recommendations or medical diagnosis with respect to any particular individual.

• Recommended use of the ImPACT is as a compliment to other information known about the test taker to help guide the medical professional to make a data based decision regarding progress and return to daily activity.

• Baseline testing is conducted at the beginning of each season in order to have a starting point to compare to in case a head injury/concussion occurs. Each year, incoming freshman and juniors are tested to keep the baseline tests current.

MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS

• ATHLETIC HANDBOOK“The Comstock Park athletic department requires all student-athlete illness or injury issues be communicated directly to the athletic trainer on staff to ensure appropriate management and documentation. This includes injuries/illnesses that are directly related to athletic participation, any condition that may affect participation status within school activities, and those that occur outside of organized school activities.

 All injuries/illnesses that are treated by a physician for any reason require the athlete or parent/guardian of the athlete produce documentation from their physician regarding injury status, return to play guidelines, and clearance before returning to their sport.

The athletic trainer is empowered by the Comstock Park athletic department to determine participation status until sufficient documentation is produced, or, in the event the health, safety, and well-being of the student-athlete may be compromised.”

WRAP-UP/MEET AND GREET

CHRIS SPOSARO, ATHLETICS COORDINATOR

ATHLETIC CONTRACT

BASKETBALL – GYMCHEER – MAT ROOMWRESTLING – LOBBY

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