Metea Valley Athletic Boosters - Supporting MVHS Athletics

1. Metea Valley Athletic Department 3/6/19 Thank you for taking the time to attend tonight’s meeting. Go Go Mustangs!

2. Metea Valley Athletic Department • Athletic Director Jason Ward Jason_ward@ipsd.org 630-375-2050 • Assistant Athletic Directors James Short Matt Fehrmann • Administraive Assistant Shari Olsen Shari_olsen@ipsd.org 630-375-2051

3. MV Athletic Boostersa 501 (c)(3) Charitable Organization

4. Mission Statement The purpose of the Booster Club is to support, encourage and aid all Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sport teams and athletic clubs at the Metea Valley High School, with the purpose of enriching the high school experience of all participants, spectators, and supporters of the School’s athletic programs. Executive Board President - Steve Coryell 1st VP -  Betsy Kluge 2nd VP - Kristen Flanders Treasurer - Brent Dawson Secretary - Carolyn Fichte Athletic Director – Jason Ward Board Members – Committee Chair Apparel - Jodie Nagy Communications – Tracy Bludgen Concessions - Amy Coryell Membership – Sharon Shatto Scholarship – Dale Buranosky Volunteers – Erica Patterson Social Media www.meteaboosters.com @MeteaBoosters https://www.facebook.com/meteaboosters

5. Goals for 2018-2019 • Grow Booster Club Membership to 400 • Involve Current and Incoming Freshman Families • Secure Metea Alumni Involvement • Register and Pay Online • Secure and Retain Community Business Involvement • Increase Advertising and Sponsorship Revenue • Fund Reserves for Long Term Capital Expenses • Save for the Future • Identify Future Board Members • Increase Awareness and Volunteering • Fund Athletic Needs and Recognize Accomplishments!

6. Grant Types Note: The MVHS Athletic Booster Club grant requests total between $40,000-$60,000 annually. • Athletic Training and Game Day Equipment • Backpack Bags to Rope Systems • Coaching Clinics and Training • Certification/Licensing to Seminars • Facilities • Competition Fields to Sprinkler Systems • Recognition and School Spirit • Record Boards and Banners to Inflatable Mustang • Safety • Trainer Supplies to Physical Testing • Technology and Software • HUDL and Train Heroic to IPads • Way, Way More – Ask Your Coaches

7. Athlete Recognition • Athletic Scholarships • 35 - $1,000 College Scholarships Awarded to Senior Student-Athletes of MVHS Athletic Booster Club Members from 2012-2018 • 10 - $1000 Scholarships Planned for 2019 • State Qualifier Recognition • Recognition Sweatshirt • Athlete and Family Breakfast Send-Off

8. Revenue Generation • Annual Membership • Black Level - $30 • Gold Level - $55 • Individual Donations • Business Sponsorships • Stadium / Gym Banners • Digital Scoring Table Advertisements • Pixellot Camera Live Streaming Advertisement • In-Game Announcement Advertising • Direct Sales • Apparel Store • Concession Stand (Indoor and Outdoor) • Golf Tournament • Friday June 7th, 2019 Orchard Valley Golf Club • Mustang Mania • Free Entry - Friday August 23th 2019 Note: The MVHS Athletic Booster Club receives no revenue from the sale of athletic season passes or individual game tickets for any event. This revenue belongs to District 204.

9. How Can You Help? • Attend Mustang Mania – Experience the School Spirit • Become a Member – Show your Mustang Pride • Donate– Use Us as a Tax Write-Off, We’d Appreciate It • We are an Approved 501 ( c) 3 Charitable Organization • Golf– Play, Volunteer, Sponsor, Donate to the Silent Auction • Sponsor– Become or Bring Us a Sponsor • Email Steve Coryell at scoryell@sbcglobal.net • Support the Athletes – Create a Memorable High School Experience • Volunteer - Any Event, Any Season, Any Level

10. Volunteer Sign Up • Girls Soccer Concessions Sign up Link • https://goo.gl/XExh2R • Or scan this QR code • with your smartphone • Boys Volleyball Concessions Sign up Link • https://goo.gl/TT3RF3 • Or scan this QR code • with your smartphone SIGN UP TODAY! • Boys Lacrosse Concessions Sign up • https://goo.gl/UbJz2Q • Or scan this QR code • with your smartphone Girls Lacrosse Concessions Sign up Coming Soon! Become a Booster Member! www.meteaboosters.com Click on “Membership” to fill out form and pay online. Or scan this QR code Track & Field Sign up Link Coming Soon! • Parents from all other spring sports are encouraged to support the Boosters by becoming a member and/or volunteering for a concessions or apparel sales shift. Be sure to list your sport in the Comments section when you sign up so we can credit your team for your volunteer time!

11. Mustang ManiaFriday August 23rd 4:00-8:30PM • Free Admission • Representation from All Athletic Programs ( Fall, Winter, and Spring) • Fall Sports Team Scrimmages • Concession Food and Apparel Sales • Obstacle Course presented by the National Guard • Silent Auction and Raffle • Reserved Varsity Football Home Game Parking Spots (Prime Location) • One Year Long, Prime Location, Reserved Student Parking Spot • Raffle Baskets from our athletic programs

12. Sport Parent cont… • Always demonstrate respect for all athletes and their parents at competition • Separate your self esteem and ego from your child’s performance and sport • Help your child realize the importance of focusing on effortand attitude • Psychologically, You have more influence on your child’s performance than you may believe

13. Sport Parent Resources • Sport Parent Book (50 free as you leave….) • E-mail Shari at shari_olsen@ipsd.org your name and address • 8to18 Resources • Sport Zone Website (PCA) • Sport Parent • Articles, Videos, etc…. • Sport Parent Self-Assessment

14. We recognize your role as a sport parent is VERY IMPORTANT for your son/daughter’s experience! MVHS Athletic Experience Coaches Parents Boosters Athletic Department Athletes

15. Process OVER Outcome PROCESS OUTCOME Win Lose • Teamwork • Handle Adversity • Importance of Roles • Goal Setting • Success vs Failure • Relationships • Social Skills – Tough Conversations • Commitment • Pressure • Time Management • Nutrition / Health • Leadership / When to follow • Grit and Determination Challenge to focus on the PROCESS with your son / daughter

16. 8 to 18: Athletics Website • http://il.8to18.com/mvhs • Resource • Concussions • Contact Information • Schedules • Code of Conduct • Announcements • Results / Scores • Reschedule • Sport Parent Information

17. SALT – Student Athlete Leadership Team - HABITUDES • Conflict Resolution • Power of being a Leader (Words to Actions) • Body Language • Communication • Types of Leadership (True Colors) • How to Enhance their own leadership styles • Handling Pressure  • Traits of an Elite Competitor • Handling Success and Failure  • Character • Confidence • Self Efficacy • Being Uncommon • Reflection

18. NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER 9th grade - Plan 10th grade - Register Register at eligibilitycenter.org at the beginning of your sophomore year. If you fall behind on courses, do not take shortcuts to catch up. Your counselor can help you by finding approved courses or programs that you can take. • You should start planning now by working hard to earn the best grades possible. • Ask your counselor for a list of your school’s NCAA core courses to make sure you are taking NCAA-approved courses. • Your school’s list of NCAA courses can be found at eligibilitycenter.org

19. NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER 11th grade - Study 12th grade - Graduate Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and make sure to send your scores by using code 9999. Request your final amateurism certification after April 1. After you graduate, ask you counselor to upload your transcript with proof of graduation. • Students should check with their counselor to make sure they are on track to graduate on time. • Students should register to take the ACT, SAT or both. Use the NCAA Eligibility Center code “9999” as a score recipient. • At the end of the year, send your transcripts to the NCAA.

20. Core Course Requirements Division 1 • 16 Core Courses • 4 years English. • 3 years math (Algebra I or higher). • 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). • 1 year additional English, math or natural/physical science. • 2 years social science. • 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy). Division 2 • 16 Core Courses • 3 years English. • 2 years math (Algebra I or higher). • 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). • 3 years additional English, math or natural/physical science. • 2 years social science. • 4 years additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

21. Core Course Requirements Division 3 • Unlike Divisions I and II, there is no uniform set of eligibility requirements for Division III schools. • Eligibility for admission, financial aid, practice and competition is determined by the college or university. • The NCAA Eligibility Center does not perform certifications for Division III college-bound student-athletes.

22. Metea Valley NCAA Contact Bob Vozza Victory House Counselor 630-375-1124 Bob_vozza@ipsd.org

23. Coaches Roles and Responsibilities • Coaches understand scope of legal responsibilities that come with a coaching position • Treat the students in a professional manner. Language and communication should be respectful and appropriate • The well being of our student-athletes will always be our #1 priority

24. Coaches Roles and Responsibilities • Document and communicate with all stakeholders any injuries that receive medical interventions • Communication with parents, athletes on cancellations, reschedules, events are done professionally and in a timely manner • Promotes an attitude of hard work, pursuit of goals, positive attitude and good sportsmanship • TEACH them well and TREAT them well!

25. Athletic Registration When you registered, you agreed to…. • Eligibility Process • Code of Conduct / Hazing • Concussion Policy (4 step return to play protocol) • IHSA Random Drug Testing

26. Expectations ofMVHS Athletes ACADEMICS FIRST • Eligibility • Checked every week on Monday morning. • Must be passing 5 classes. • Spring eligibility • Eligibility is based on 1st Semester grades. • MUST have passed 5 classes.

27. Expectations ofMVHS Athletes • Code of Conduct Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Discipline Varies on # of violations and type of violation Attend a party with drugs or alcohol and it IS a violation of the code of conduct • Integrity Doing what is right Decision Making • No Hazing or Bullying of other athletes / peers Will NOT be tolerated

28. Expectations ofMVHS Athletes • Social Media Use…. • PLEASE BE CAREFUL of all Social Media posts! • Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat • Awareness of: • The amount of people that can see it. • Who those people are and what they can do with that information. • Media Outlets, Coaches, College Coaches, Employers, Parents, and other opponents etc. • College Admissions are now paying attention…. • Athletics Twitter accounts • @meteaathletics

29. Responsibility of Student-Athlete • Representation of the School. In the classroom, in the hallways, in the community, and on the playing field. • Focus on Academics- Classroom first. • Excellence • Being on time for class, shaking hands, eye contact, doing things that exemplify leadership. • Respectful - Respect for your opponents, coaches, teammates (NO HAZING), officials, and facilities. • Communication – Consistently, accurately and appropriately Athletes can control their Effort and Attitude!

30. ATHLETIC TRAINING Alison Joniak, MS-ATC Jake Reist, ATC

31. What to do when your Athlete gets injured See the Athletic Trainer first! Urgent care/Emergency room Illnesses (flu, higher grade fever, strep, migraines, skin rashes, irregular blisters/cuts) Suspected broken bones Severe pain or uncontrollable bleeding Severe allergic reaction Severe Heart & chest pain Severe Ashthma or breathing issues **If at MVHS, Notify ATs first so we can assist!** • Muscle strains • Ligament sprains • bone bruises • Lingering pain/discomfort • Acute injury (ie- fall, slip, rolled ankle etc) • Suspected concussion* **We can help refer to appropriate Doctor!** *Concussions must be cleared by a physician *71% of ER visits are unnecessary & avoidable

32. CONCUSSIONS – RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL • By Law, we must pull an athlete out of contest if they present with any of the concussion signs & symptoms • A doctor’s clearance is NECESSARY & we need a note!! • Once 100% symptom free & clears the Return to Learn Protocol, the athlete will repeat their IMPACT test & proceed with the Return to play protocol with us: • Day 1:20 min Bike • Day 2: 20 min Jog/run • Day 3: agilities (ladders, jumps, cuts) • Day 4: non-contact practice • Day 5: normal practice • Day 6: cleared for games • *If suspected concussion on Friday, athlete will be OUT for at minimum ONE full week

33. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES • PHYSICAL THERAPY • Athletico Physical Therapy Clinic • 1137 N Eola Rd Suite 111 • Aurora Il 60502 • 630-236-6698 • SPORTS & CONCUSSION DOCTORS • Dr. Saleem & Dr. Paras of Castle Orthopedics • 2111 Ogden Ave • Aurora Il 60504 • 630-978-3800 • SPORTS COUNSELOR • Natalie Tarter • Contact Info: • “Metea Cares” Program (for Permanently Sidelined Athletes and significant injuries)

34. INJURIES + COMMUNICATION • Emphasize to all athletes that they MUST REPORT any injuries to us the day they occur as well as you • If over the weekend, report to us on Monday after school • If at an away event, report to us the next day or the coach can via email/text • If an athlete sees a doctor at any point, they MUST get a NOTE stating if they are CLEARED, RESTRICTED or OUT. Not until they are cleared, can they return to practice. • Any emails/notes/information regarding a athlete’s status or injury, please keep us in the loop • ASTHMA • Make sure you know which athletes have asthma • THEY MUST HAVE THEIR INHALER AT ALL TIMES (practice and games) OR THEY MAY NOT COMPETE!! • Other condition • Diabetes • Sickle Cell • Food allergies

35. CONCUSSIONS • By Law, we must pull an athlete out of contest if they present with any of the concussion signs & symptoms • Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, nausea, etc. • Athletes while be under a physicians care and will be placed into the Return to Learn Protocol • Once symptom free, completion of RTL and return to baseline on their IMPACT test they will proceed with RTP protocol: • Bike • R un • Agility • I “in red” aka non-contact • Normal practice • Game • Athlete must be symptom-free at each stage to proceed to the next

36. More on Concussions Please note that even with a Doctor’s clearance note, all athletes must still complete the four step return to play protocol.

37. Communication with Coaches (Brochure) • E-mails, Facebook, etc… • Informational Only • If it’s not informational we would like a meeting or phone call • Please keep in mind that the coaches are… • 1st – Family Members – a husband, wife, parent, sibling, etc… • 2nd – Teachers – this is their career, passion and 1st responsibility • 3rd – Coaches – this is an additional part of their teaching day • We ask that communication to anyone from the athletic department is done in a professional manner

38. Communication with Coaches (Brochure) We encourage you to follow the guidelines listed with communication with coaches: • 24 hour rule • Protocol for communication with coaches… • 1 – Have your son or daughter talk to the coach first • “Have you talked to the coach about this?” • 2 - Contact the level coach to set up a meeting with the level coach, son or daughter and yourself • 3 – Meeting with Athletic Director, head coach, level coach, son or daughter and yourself

39. Thank YouandGo Go Mustangs!

40. Athletic Department / THANK YOU! • We have great coaches, parents, boosters and student-athletes….show all the other communities that we are the classiest school around! • Our focus is, and always will be on creating a Positive Experience for our student-athletes! Program Meetings (7pm): Softball: Small Forum Room F214 Girls Soccer: LMC Badminton: Baseball: Girls Lacrosse: Small Forum Room F216 Boys Tennis: Auditorium Boys Volleyball: Gymnasium Water Polo: TBA