Please !! Help Everyone !!

1. Please !!Help Everyone !! Turn off cell phones pagers

2. Welcome Everyone FALL SPORTS 2019

3. NORTH CENTRALDEPARTMENTWELCOMES YOU TO THEPARENT ATHLETIC MEETING

4. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Paul Loggan-Director of Athletics Andy Elkins -Assistant Athletic Director Anita Walther- Athletic Secretary

6. MIC CONFERENCEBen DavisCarmelCenter GroveLawrence CentralLawrence NorthNorth CentralPikeWarren Central

7. Risk of Injury !! • The Risk ? • Sprains, Strains • Bumps, Bruises • Separations • Broken bones • Concussions • Paralysis • Death

8. Sport Medicine Service Franciscan Health Sports Medicine Dr. Lance Rettig, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Cathy Reese, Primary Care Athletic Trainers: Miho Sayles Krystin Hass

9. Sport Medicine Service Franciscan Health and Methodist Sports Medicine • Dr. Cathy Reese, Concussion Management • Healthy Roster Mobile App Website

10. Concussion Management Two Documents (To Read-Healthy Roster) Heads Up – Concussions Concussion ManagementLocated Participation Packet Information On Line

11. Concussion Any athlete showing signs or symptoms associated with a concussion must be removed from the game, contest and/or practice. • The concussed athlete must be cleared by a doctor trained in concussion management. • The athlete may not return to participation for a 24 hour period.

12. CONCUSSION PROTOCOL. • Who can report a concussion • Coaches, Officials, Parents, Teammates, Athletic Trainers • The student athlete must do a workout progression with athletic trainer before returning to athletics

13. ImPactConcussion ManagementProgram • Partnership between North Central and Franciscan Health / Methodist Sports Medicine on concussion evaluation. • High contact sports • Pretest for baseline scores provided by Indiana Sports Concussion Network. • Post test for comparison • The post test(s) is a billable test for the family and/or insurance.

14. Athletes / Parents / TeammatesWhen You Are Injured It is your responsibility to report the injury to your coach or to the trainer!

15. Serious Problem The North Central trainers are not being told about injuries, especially head trauma, happening away from school.

16. MRSA/Skin Infections • Infection that can be very serious. • Need to pay attention. • Wash your clothes • Do not trade off. • Immediately tell your coach and trainer • Shower after practice • Open Wounds must be covered

17. Hydration and Nutrition Big Reminder • Staying hydrated is a 24/7 responsibility • Proper nutrition is also 24/7. You must eat properly, especially breakfast.

18. Supplements Not part of being an athlete at North Central !! Five Hour Energy Drinks

19. Eligibility • Students must have a 2.0 • Must past 5 classes • Semester grades trump 9 weeks grade • Learning Center • Grad Point classes • On Line classes

20. SAT and ACT Dates • ACT Dates SAT Dates: • September 14 August 24 • October 26 October 5 • December 14 November 2 • February 8 December 7 • April 4 March 14 • June 13 May 2 • July 18 June 6

21. Parents and Athletes These are coaching decisions not open for discussion: • Who makes the starting lineup • What athlete is in what position • What is the strategy • Who is on the varsity, JV or freshmen teams

22. Good Sportsmanship

24. Best Ambassadors • NC athletes are ambassadors to our community. • You are a role model !! • “Little eyes are watching”

25. Good Sportsmanship Poor Sportsmanship will not be tolerated • If you are removed from a contest you are out for one or more contests. • If there are repeat offenses, we will consider removing you from the team.

26. Good Sportsmanship How do we promote good sportsmanship? • We are all in this together. • Great senior leadership. • Shake hands. • Keep opinions to yourself. • Stay and recognize trophy/medal winners after the contest. • Play the next play.

27. Reminder Stay on the bench.

28. IHSAA Sportsmanship • We scored 67% this past season • 7 ejections (Players and Coaches) • Ranked 6th in the conference • We must improve our score • This will not be accepted • If a player, coach or fan gets ejection • Penalties will occur

29. Keeping a Perspective Parents and athletes, do not lose perspective: While at North Central • You will first receive a great education. • And you will be part of a great athletic program. • We want you to have a good season. However • We are not a training program for the NCAA

30. College Scholarships • NC athletics will assist in every possible way with the college recruiting process. Let us know early. • Do not dismiss DII and DIII opportunities. • Choice of school is based solely an academic decision. • NAIA schools offer athletic Scholarships • All we ask is that you make an honest appraisal of ability. • Juniors, NCAA Clearinghouse Forms. • Keep your counselor up to date. • August 26th- NCAA Eligibility Night (Auditorium)

31. Keep In Mind Regardless of Division A Championship In College Is a Championship

32. Collegiate Eligibility, Recruiting & Scholarships If you see yourself heading toward collegiate athletics, do not miss this website.

33. CoreCourseGPA Without question, the single best eligibility / recruiting website available. CoreCourseGPA.com Webinar.org Start right now, regardless if you are a freshmen, sophomore or junior. You will need a current transcript or your report cards. No cost to the family. Pick up the handout before you leave.

34. NCAA Eligibility StandardsClass of 2020 • You must graduate from high school. • You must successfully complete all core courses. • You must have a minimum 2.30 GPA in core courses. • You must have a minimum qualifying ACT or SAT score. • You must request final amateurism certification from the NCAA Eligibility Center.

35. Initiations and Hazing It will not be tolerated !!

36. Conflicts • Conflict between an athletic contest and an academic contest, academics come first • Do not wait until the last minute • Coaches and teachers work together

37. Signed Note for Transportation * Travel release forms at nchsathletics.com • Ride home with parents • Ride home with other families, note from both families • Send email

38. Consent Travel Release Form Travel home From Away Events Only with an immediate adult family member Scan and e-mail to aelkins@msdwt.k12.in.us 24 hours prior to bus leave time, form is found at nchsathletics.com under forms Emergencies, Funeral, ETC Immediate Family Member if Possible Signatures required Legal Guardian Director of Athletics or Designee

39. NC BoostersIndividual Sport Boosters • Great organizations • Need your help • Volunteering means a lot of work • Commitment to your team and school • Commitment to your son / daughter

40. Email Paperwork Watch for the following every week; • Weekly schedule • Special Announcements • Make sure that your booster rep has your email address.

41. Attendance at School • Every day • Every period • Unless excused by NC • School begins at 7:20 am • School ends at 2:35 pm

42. Vacations • Fall break: October 7-11 • Winter break: December 23-January 3 • Mid term break: February 18 • Spring Break: March 30-April 3 • Practice and Contest will still occur over the break.

43. Parents! Check The Computer What is being said and what is being shown!! Every college coach in the nation gets to see you!! Watch what you say on social media!!

44. Athletic Health Insurance • Not offered by the NC Athletic Department • Offered by MSD Washington Township • Available on MSDWT website under families-parents • Variety of plans

45. www.nchs.ccAthletic Tab Information Real time schedules IHSAA link to get directions to contests. TWITTER • NC Athletics @panthersnc

46. Meetings • Auditorium- Football • PAC- Cross Country • L249- Women Soccer • Cafeteria- Men Soccer • L650- Men Tennis • Main Gym- Volleyball * South Gym- Cheerleading • M673-Golf

47. Parents / AthletesWithout Fail !! After the contest Win or Lose

48. The post-game hug!!!

49. Fall Sports Good Luck This Season !!