Fall Sports Parent Meeting Legacy High School

1. Fall Sports Parent MeetingLegacy High School AUGUST 13, 2019 6PM LHS THEATER

2. Athletics Office • Mr. Ken Sobaszek, Principal • Mr. Frank Garcia, Assistant Principal-Athletics/Activities • Mr. Jesse Kiel, Athletic Director • Ms. Sara Folkerts, Athletics Secretary

3. ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES ARE A PRIVILEGE • Extracurricular and interscholastic activities are strictly voluntary programs. • Students have the privilege of participating in a well-organized program of special interest for which the school provides coaches, sponsors, equipment, and facilities.

4. The Athletics Philosophy • We will represent Legacy as the great school that it is • Higher expectations for all (administration, coaches, parents and students) • Mentoring for academics • Participate in a a variety of sports • College bound athlete mentoring • Discipline referrals reported to athletics

5. NIAA/CCSDSANCTIONED SPORTS

6. Athletics Office • Resources • Website www.legacyhigh.net • Students • Athletics Page • Links to team sites • Schedules • Handbooks

7. Team and Individual Pictures • Date: TBD • Coaches will pass out the picture packets and picture times will be posted online and shared with athletes.

8. KNOW YOUR ELIGIBILITY RULES • All students who participate in interscholastic athletics at a school which is a member of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) must adhere to the NIAA eligibility rules for student athletes. • Students who fail to comply with the NIAA rules will lose their eligibility and an opportunity to represent their school in interscholastic athletics. • If students participate while ineligible, their school or team will be penalized. • It is, therefore, important for all students to be aware of the eligibility requirements.

9. RESIDENCY RULE • Students are only eligible for interscholastic competition for the school located in the attendance zone in which their parents or legal guardian resides. • A student living with a legal guardian must be approved through the CCSD Athletic Department. • Falsification of any documents or being dishonest regarding residency will result in ineligibility for 360 school days (2 years).

10. TRANSFER RULES • Know the rules. Ask if you have questions! • Students who move with their parents to a new school will be eligible at the new school provided all other eligibility requirements are met. • Students who transfer schools without their parents will be ineligible for 180 days. • Students whose parents divorce will maintain eligibility with their primary custodial parent. In the case of joint custody eligibility remains at their current school. Students whose parents are separated will retain their eligibility at their current school. • Students on a zone variance are ineligible for 180 days. • Students who have temporary guardianships are ineligible. • Students who transfer from a public to private or private to public school are ineligible for 180 days. • Students who transfer from a magnet school are ineligible for 180 days.

11. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS • Must be enrolled in at least two (2) units of credits and regularly attend school (4 classes). • Students must have successfully completed at least two (2) units of credits (4 classes) the immediate preceding semester. • Students must obtain a grade point average of at least 2.0 for the immediate preceding semester. • All incoming freshmen are initially eligible for fall, after that the quarter GPA will be used.

12. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICYhttp://www.niaa.com/misc/D-A/NIAA_Final.flv·    Participation in an NIAA sanctioned sport is a privilege and responsibility which requires all participants to adhere to athletic training rules. A student athlete determined to be in possession of, or to have used tobacco, an alcoholic beverage, or a controlled substance is in violation of the NIAA policy. • First violation: Requires a six (6) competitive week suspension from participation in interscholastic competition. Four (4) competitive weeks of the suspension may be waived if the student successfully completes an appropriate substance abuse intervention program. A student athlete may practice with the team during the suspension period if approved by the coach and principal. • Second violation: The student is suspended from interscholastic competition for a minimum of ninety days which shall include a minimum of six (6) competitive weeks of competition. The student must have a substance abuse evaluation assessment conducted by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor within ten days of the suspension. All requirements must be met before athletic eligibility is reinstated. A student athlete may not practice with the team during the suspension period. • Third violation: The student athlete shall be ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics for the remainder of the student’s high school career. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY FOUND ON THE LEGACY WEB PAGE UNDER ATHLETICS.

13. Bullying / Hazing will NOT be tolerated • Bullying • Act of aggression by someone or a group with the intent of harming a person either physically or psychologically. • May occur by hitting, threatening, intimidating, teasing and taunting, and name-calling, or by more subtle attacks such as spreading rumors or encouraging others to reject the person. • Hazing • Any action or situation created by a entire group or team to intentionally produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule among those wishing to join the group. 13

14. STUDENT ATHLETES EXPECTATIONS Student athletes are encouraged to do the following: • CREATE A FRIENDLY AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR COMPETITION AMONG PLAYERS, COACHES, SPECTATORS, AND OFFICIALS. • CONSISTENTLY TREAT FELLOW TEAMMATES, OPPONENTS, COACHES, AND OFFICIALS WITH RESPECT. • CONSISTENTLY EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL IN ACCEPTING DECISIONS AND PLAYING WITH INTEGRITY. • SHAKE HANDS WITH OPPONENTS AFTER A CONTEST. • SERVE AS A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL FOR OTHER STUDENTS.

15. SPORTSMANSHIP RULE Reminder: All athletes signed off in Register My Athlete to the Sportsmanship Pledge • Requirements for coaches to attend pre-season rules clinic (Must watch the NFHS “Teaching and Modeling Behavior.” • Requirements for ejected coaches and players • Coaches complete NFHS course, “Teaching and Modeling Behavior. Ineligible to coach until it is completed. • Players complete NFHS course, “Sportsmanship. Ineligible to compete until completed. • Penalties • 1st ejection in a season (coach, athlete, fan) suspended from next contest & not allowed to attend the event. • 2nd ejection in a season (coach, athlete, fan) suspended from next 2 contests. • 3rd ejection in a season (coach, athlete, fan) suspended for the remainder of the season and any post-season contests team is involved. • End of Game Report will be sent by officials regarding Sportsmanship by both teams.

16. PARENTS BEHAVIOR DURING ATHLETIC EVENTS All parents are encouraged to do the following: • RESPECT PLAYERS, COACHES, AND OFFICIALS. (LET THE OFFICIALS TO THEIR JOB) • GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT TO ALL STUDENT ATHLETES. (SUPPORT THE KIDS) • RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES BY EITHER TEAM WITH APPLAUSE. • TAKE PART IN POSTIVE CHEERS AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FROM CHEERLEADERS. • STAY OFF THE PLAYING SURFACE AT ALL TIMES. PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SIT/STAND ON THE SIDELINES!

17. PARENT-COACH COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES • There are times when parents need to communicate with the coach; the following is appropriate protocol for addressing concerns. • Please follow a 24 hour grace period after the event to address issues. Athletic Chain of Command • Coach • Athletic Director (Mr. Kiel) • Athletic Administrator (Mr. Garcia) • Principal (Mr. Sobaszek)

18. VARSITY LETTERS AND PINS Requirements for earning a varsity letter or a pin are established by each coach with the approval of the Athletic Administrator/Director. 1 Varsity Team = Letter 3 Varsity Teams in 1 year = White Letter Varsity all 4 years in 1 sport = White Letter 2nd year of any sport = bar 2nd year of same sport = sport pin All levels will receive a Certificate of Participation

19. SCHOLAR ATHLETE PROGRAM • Students who participate in a varsity sport may qualify for the scholar athlete program. • 3.5 Cumulative GPA starts sophomore year and is non-weighted.

20. Social Media “Don’t let a 150 word Tweet/Post cost you a $150,000 scholarship” • Parent- please monitor your student athletes social media accounts • Once you post something it’s out there for everyone to see • Schools share information (don’t talk about other schools and their athletes)

21. Estimated Probability of Competing in College Athletics

22. Estimated Probability of Competing in Professional Athletics

23. NCAA & COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETICS • Mr. Tim Rowe, Counselor & Athletic Liason • NCAA Division I/II Requirements • Core Course GPA • NCAA Clearinghouse

24. NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Session on Initial NCAA Eligibility Legacy High School Presented by Counselor Tim Rowe,

25. Initial-Eligibility The NCAA and NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of every prospective student-athlete

26. Eligibility Overview: Academics NCAA Division I -Academic Requirements (Entering in 2016 and beyond) In order to compete as a freshman, an athlete must: Graduate from high school; and Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in a prescribed distribution of 16 core courses; and Earn a combined SAT score of at least 1080 (Critical Reading + Math) or an ACT sum score of at least 93 NCAA Division 1 requires 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester.

27. Eligibility Overview: Academics NCAA Division II -Academic Requirements In order to compete as a freshman, an athlete must: Graduate from high school; and Earn at least a 2.200 beginning August 1, 2018, in a prescribed distribution of 16 core courses; and Earn a combined SAT score of at least 820 (Critical Reading + Math) or an ACT sum score of at least 68. No sliding scale for Division II

28. Eligibility Overview: Academics Division I 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 years additional English, Math or Natural/Physical Science 2 years Social Science 4 years additional courses (from any area above, world language or nondoctrinal religion) Many schools want 2 years of a world language and may possibly have more or fewer requirements for admission than the NCAA Clearing House

29. Eligibility Overview: Academics Division II 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, world language or nondoctrinal religion) Many schools want 2 years of a world language and may possibly have more or fewer requirements for admission than the NCAA Clearing House

30. NAIA Academic Requirements An entering freshmen student must meet two of the three entry level requirements: A. Achieve a minimum score of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT. The SAT score of 860 must be achieved on the critical reading and math sections of the exam only. B. Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. C. Graduate in the upper half of the student’s high school graduating class. This is interpreted to mean the class ranking listed on the student’s final transcript. High Schools that do not rank may elect to certify the student final class ranking.

31. Amateurism: Red Flags! Receiving money for participating in athletics. Signing a contract with a professional team. Receiving prize money above actual and necessary expenses. Playing with professional athletes. Trying out, practicing or competing with a professional team. Receiving benefits from an agent or prospective agent. Agreeing to be represented by an agent.

32. NCAA Home Page

33. NCAA Task Bar

34. What you can do now….

35. What you can do now… TAKE SOCIAL MEDIA SERIOUSLY! "Never let a 140 character tweet cost you a $140,000 scholarship”. - Marymount University Coach Brandon Chambers Red Flags for coaches regarding social media Criminal or drug-related anything vulgar Inappropriate language, partying pictures Being on social media too much (how many posts/tweets a day) Insensitive or sexist remarks/pictures or Cyber-bullying

36. Questions Quick questions: Call me @ 702-799-1777 Ext. 4307 Or You can schedule an appointment by calling the Counseling Secretary @ Ext 4300 For NCAA Eligibility info Visit my webpage @ LegacyHigh.net NCAA Eligibility? NCAA/ Athletic Recruiting?

37. Athletic Training Services Jasmine Brooks

38. Medical Concerns • Athletic trainer and coach need to be made aware of an injury • When you see a doctor, please bring documentation clearing the student to participate in the sport. IT MUST BE DATE SPECIFIC (date, not just in 10 days) • The athletic trainer has strict medical guidelines that she follows and will not make exceptions for “just your child” or “just once” • The athletic trainers main job is to lookout for the well-being of your child

39. Concussion Protocol/Management C3 Logix Four Step Process for Clearance • Must be cleared by MD or DO in writing • Approved score on C3 Logix platform • Must be symptom free before any exercise program is initiated (including practice) • 5 Stages of symptom free physical exertion supervised by Athletic Trainer before athlete returns to practice

40. Project Play Ask Kids What They Want Play 1 https://youtu.be/LETw-2UH-8I Reintroduce Free Play 2 https://youtu.be/IkAMnw_CxsI Encourage Sports Sampling Play 3 https://youtu.be/juj1kUfzmZo

41. Meet the Coaches • Cheer -Library • Cross Country -Room 319 • Football -Theater • Tennis -Orchestra Room, Room 208 • Men’s Soccer -Guitar Room, Room 209 • Women’s Golf -Library Conference Room • Women’s Soccer – Band Room, 204 • Women’s Volleyball – Room 513