WELCOME TO THE PRE-SEASON ATHLETIC PARENT NIGHT – WINTER 2012-13

South Suburban Conference2nd Place

2011-12• 6 conference championships• 7 coaches of the year (3 in winter)

2012-13• 3 conference championships• 1 coach of the year

Shepard Athletic Office

• Curry Gallagher – Athletic Director, ext. 3710

• Frank DiFoggio & Ryan McGuire – Assistant AD

• Pina Paruta – Athletic Secretary, ext. 3700.

MEET THE ATHLETIC STAFF

• Boys Basketball– Tony Chiuccariello

Tom Budds, Scot Rybarczyk, James Daniels

David Bridgewater, Pat O’Boye, Matt Muir • Girls Basketball– Jenna Rubino, Karen Ade,

Ashley Levicke, Charnele Harris• Wrestling – Scott Richardson, Jim Craig, Bruce

Rapp, Tom Larson• Dance – Tina Holba• Boys Swimming –Tricia Biedron, Tim Eyer

STAFF (Cont.)

• Cheerleading – Colleen Sands, Erin McLean, Nicole Staehlin

• Girls Bowling – Robert Dominguez, Sue Szajek

• Boys Bowling-Simeon Shama, Erin Quinlan

Athletic Trainer

• – Michele Dauphinais• Certified Athletic Trainer –

Accelerated Rehabilitation • Certification• Procedures for an Injury

• Support the Shepard Athletic Program

• Fundraising Events

- Golf Outing

- Concessions

-Senior Lock-In

-Craft Fair

- Split the Pots

- Charity Mania

-Car decals

Shepard Booster Club

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

• All District 218 athletes must meet the requirements as students first. The student must meet the established cumulative grade point average criteria at the end of each week & semester.

• Grades are checked every Monday morning

-excused absences may impact a grade• Block Math class with PDS

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY ( CONT.)

• Any Student classified as ineligible or below the minimum district GPA will be placed on probation & enrolled in the Eligibility Tutoring Program (ETP).

• The student will attend on every Tues., Wed. & Thurs. – during their workroom and lunch.

• Student may get out of ETP once they are passing all of their classes.

IHSA REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass 25 credit hours / week

-5 classes• Must pass 25 credit hours / semester

-5 classes• 1 week of ineligibility

Paper Work Required / Rules & Regulations

• Physical – every year. (signed by parent & physician).• Physical = Good for 395 days • Parent permission card (signed by parent)• Student Athlete Contract – (signed by parent & athlete)

to govern his/her conduct in accordance with the rules & regulations of the Handbook.

• All athletes will refrain from the use of tobacco, alcohol & illegal drugs of any kind.

• Verification of drinking and/or use of illegal drugs may result in the immediate dismissal from the team. ( In & away from the school setting).

• Any extreme behavior out of season or during the summer may result in suspension or removal from team.

ABS ATHLETIC SEASONSFALL WINTER SPRING

G TENNIS CHEERLEADING BASEBALL

G VOLLEYBALL B&G BASKETBALL B VOLLEYBALL

B&G CROSS COUNTRY

WRESTLING SOFTBALL

B&G GOLF B SWIMMING B&G TRACK

FOOTBALL B & G BOWLING G SOCCER

B SOCCER DANCE TEAM B TENNIS

CHEERLEADING B&G WATER POLO

G SWIMMING BADMINTON

Parent / Coach Relationship

• Both parenting & coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better to accept the actions of the other & provide greater benefit to the children. As parents, when your children become involved in our program, you have a right to understand what expectations are placed on our athletes. This begins with clear communication from the coach .

Communication You Should Expect from Your Child’s Coach

• Philosophy of the Coach.• Expectations the coach has for your child.• Locations & times of all practices & contests.• Team Requirements- Rules & Regulations.• Procedure should your child be injured during

participation. (Trainer)• Team Violations & Discipline that could result in

the denial of your child’s participation.

Communication Coaches Expect from Parents

• Concerns expressed directly to the coach.• Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.• Specific concern in regard to a coach’s philosophy

and/or expectations.

• Our athletic program continues during vacation time that occurs during the school year. Therefore, it is important that family vacations be scheduled when your child is not competing. An athlete who is absent from his/her team, during a vacation, must be prepared to accept the consequences determined by the

coach.

Coaches are Professionals

• They make good decisions based on what they believe to be the best for all athletes involved.

• Let the coaches coach, the players play, the refs ref and spectators be positive

Coaches’ Decisions

• Playing time.

• Team strategy.

• Play calling.

• Matters concerning other student – athletes.

When a Parent Conference is Needed

• To help promote a resolution of the issue.• 1. Your athlete should first talk with the coach about

his/her concerns.• 2. The parent should call to set up an appointment.• 3. If the coach cannot be reached after a reasonable

amount of time, call Mr. Curry Gallagher, A.D ext. 3710. He will arrange the appointment for you.

• 4. Please do not approach a coach before or after a contest or practice.

• 5. If the meeting with the coach does not provide a satisfactory resolution, call the Athletic Director to discuss the situation.

Please keep in mind the protocol – when you elect to pursue a concern • Make contact as follows:

• 1. Head Coach.

• 2. Athletic Director.

• 3. Principal.

Expectations of Parents

• Be positive with your son/daughter.• Do not offer excuses to them if they are not

playing. • Encourage your son/daughter to follow all

school, athletic code and team rules.• Show respect for the opposing players, coaches,

fans & officials.• Coaches rate officials• Model good behavior for your children to be

proud of.• Understand your child must lock up their

belongings

No Smoking on Campuswww.smoke-free.illinois.gov

IHSA DRUG TESTING

• New Policy – Beginning Fall 2008 (Every School in State of Illinois).

• Random Drug Testing (70 Different Banned Substances).

• When – Any Time During Season• Student Responsible for What Goes in

Body Including Supplements.• Check with Doctor re/ Medications.• IHSA Consent Form Must Be Signed.

SCHEDULES

• WWW.HIGHSCHOOLSPORTS.NET will have all the up-to-date schedules and you can register for free.

• If there is a change in the schedule, you will receive an e-mail or text message on your phone of any schedule changes.

• Driving directions will also be provided for you when you click on our opponent for away contests.

A BIG

• THANK YOU FOR SENDING YOUR CHILD TO SHEPARD HIGH SCHOOL AND FOR ATTENDING TONIGHT. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE GAMES, MATCHES & MEETS SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT-ATHLETE, THE OTHER STUDENT-ATHLETES & THE PROGRAM BY MODELING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND FAIRPLAY.

SPORT BREAKOUT LOCATIONS

• Girls Basketball– MAIN CAFETERIA• Boys Basketball – CHOIR ROOM• Cheerleading – LRC• Swimming – TEACHER CAFETERIA• Wrestling– MAIN GYM• B & G Bowling– MPR• Dance- DANCE ROOM/HEALTH CLASS