Category: Athletics
PARENT- COACH COMMUNICATION
Communication between coach and player is essential for a successful team. Student athletes are encouraged to communicate with their coach if they have questions or concerns. Parents are urged to support their child’s coach, allowing them to instruct and guide the team. Parents should avoid questioning or confronting a coach immediately after a…
CAPTAINS
The Leadership Qualities of a Team Captain:
- Role Model – hardworking, committed, dedicated, humble, leader by example, positive attitude shows respect for coaches, teachers, adults, and peers.
- Exhibits good citizenship – dependable, loyal, trustworthy, unselfish, has a great deal of pride in the team, school,…
PERSONAL AND SCHOOL-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT
JEWELRY & VALUABLES
No jewelry shall be worn in practice or contests in any sport according to the NYSPHSAA *Jewelry Regulation. Students wishing to pierce their ears or body parts should be aware that jewelry must be removed in order to be an eligible participant. Coaches are not permitted to allow “taping over” of…PRACTICES AND GAMES
All teams must meet the minimum standards for practice as set forth by the NYSPHSAA. It is important that students and parents understand that practices are necessary. Generally, teams practice Monday through Friday, 3:15 – 6:00 pm and usually on Saturdays (Sundays in an emergency) and holidays/vacations in the morning. Check with your…
GETTING READY TO PLAY
ATTEND A PRE-SEASON MEETING
One of the most important ingredients for a successful sport season is effective, open and appropriate communication between the coach, parents, and student/athlete. In order to ensure that this communication takes place, pre-season meetings are scheduled by the athletic department at the beginning of each season. When pre-season meetings are…TRYOUT PROCESS
All students have the right to “try out” for the various teams that are available in the fall (August – November), winter (November – February), and spring (March - June).
It is the philosophy of the Athletic Department to include as many participants as each team will allow. With the increasing number…
ELIGIBILITY
The following eligibility standards are taken from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. Handbook:
College – A student is no longer eligible to represent the school in that sport in that season if the student participates in practice or competition with or against any college athletic squad during that…