Fall Parent Meeting 2019: Building Trust, Believing in Family, Achieving Goals

1. FALL PARENT MEETING2019 TRUST FAMILY BELIEVE HAWKS

2. GOALS FOR TONIGHT • Meet our Activities Staff and have a better understanding of how we can help you. • Meet our Athletic Trainer and obtain important information on the prevention and care of athletic injuries • Gain an understanding of how your student athlete will remain eligible to play • How do we deal with conflict and concerns • Athletic Department Finances 101 • Meet our coaches and parent reps during our breakout sessions. Expectations, Program Philosophy, Communication, Goals, Ect.

3. Ankeny High School Activities Staff Mr. Andy Umthun AHS Athletics & Activities Director 1155 SW Cherry Street Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone (515) 965-9630 Fax: (515) 964-2956 andy.umthun@ankenyschools.org Mr. Tom Day AHS Activities Event Manager 1155 SW Cherry Street Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone: (515) 963-4335 (Direct line) Fax: (515) 964-2956 tom.day@ankenyschools.org Mrs. Sarah Murphy AHS Activities Assistant 1155 SW Cherry Street Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone: (515) 963-4335 (Direct line) Fax: (515) 964-2956 sarah.murphy@ankenyschools.org

4. SOUTHVIEW ACTIVITIES STAFF Mr. Mike Bakker Southview Middle School Activities Director 1020 SW Cherry St. Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone: (515) 635-2835 Fax: (515) 965-9223 mike.bakker@ankenyschools.org Ms. Mary Arnold Southview Activities Assistant 1020 SW Cherry St. Ankeny, Iowa 50023 Phone: (515) 635-2835 Fax: (515) 965-9223 mary.arnold@ankenyschools.org

5. Activities Assistants – Sarah & Mary • First phone contact – I am here to help or direct your call. • I help our Booster Parent Reps schedule a meeting room or facility. • I prepare programs for events. • I oversee end of season awards for coaches. • I will let coaches know if your child is absent from school and will not be at practice. • I can help with camps and clinic scholarships.

6. Events Manager – Tom Day • I am the person to contact if you have questions regarding transportation. • If you need a table set up at an event for a fundraiser contact me. • If you are able to volunteer to work at an event contact me (scoreboards, announcing, tickets, concessions, ect.) • I can help with physical and concussion information

7. Physical and Concussion Forms • All physicals & concussion forms will be uploaded to rSchools electronically, not submitted to activities office. • Physicals are good for 13 months from the date they were last given. • Concussion forms are good for 12 months from the date they were last given. • Both forms mandatory for athlete to begin practice. • Physical Form • Uploading Instructions

8. Southview AD – Mike Bakker • Increase participation, retention, and player/coach development • 9th grade information should be addressed at Southview (physicals, attendance, etc.) with Principal Dan Meyer, Assistant Principal Adam Busch, secretary Mary Arnold, or myself. • Multi-Activity Athletes are the key to our success. • Student Pick-up: please respect our coaches personal lives and make plans to pick up or have your son/ daughter picked up at the designated time. • Weight room hours at SV: M-T-W-TH: 3:45-5:00 PM; use Door 19N for entrance

9. Ellen Sutphen, LAT, ATC, MS • Ankeny PT-ARC Athletic Trainer for AHS and SVMS • BS Degree from Iowa State University • Kinesiology: Exercise Science • MS Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University • Athletic Training • Contact Info • esutphen@arcpt.com • Mobile 515-402-5161 301 N Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, IA 50023

10. Athletic Department Philosophies • TRUST FAMILY BELIEVE HAWKS • Hawk PRIDE Perseverance, Respect, Intensity, Discipline, Enthusiasm • 3 Questions we work hard to answer “YES” to: Can I trust you? Are you committed to excellence? Do you care about me as a person?

11. How will my child stay eligible? • ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY • Pass all classes • “F” at the end of the grading period = 30 day suspension • “I” at the end of the grading period = immediate suspension until “I” is changed to a grade – 2 week window • Scholarship Rule Starting Date: 2019-20 • GOOD CONDUCT – Be responsible and accountable • First Offense – One third of playing dates, One sixth if student self reports • Second Offense – Two thirds of playing dates, no self report, possible completion of approved school treatment program • Third Offense – One calendar year

12. How will my child stay eligible? • ATTENDANCE - Be in school and be on time • Coaches receive daily reports. If the student is UNEXCUSED or SICK they will not practice that day. If this is on a game day they will not play unless they visit with me about their options. • Please give us a heads up on Dr. Appointments before the appointment happens if at all possible. • Jen Corbelli, our attendance clerk and I communicate daily. When calling in your child, tell Jen, Sarah, or Mary what sport or activity your child is involved in so we can get that information to their coach asap.

13. Contacting a Coach…Conflict Management that works • The “TEAM” needs your “POSITIVE” support at home, as well as at the contest.If you are negative your son or daughter will bring that attitude with them to the field and we cannot tolerate that in our programs. If there are questions with your coaches decisions, we urge YOUR SON OR DAUGHTERto contact their head coach or position coach immediately. • OUR COACHES DO NOT PENALIZE A KID BECAUSE OF A DESIRE TO SEEK ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS! • If your son or daughter cannot work out the problem than we encourage that the parents get involved. If this is the case, set up an appointment with the coach to discuss the matter, bring your child to the meeting. • Most of the time conflict management can be taken care of in these first two steps, if not, please feel free to contact the Activities Director and we will bring everyone together to discuss.

14. Contacting a Coach…Conflict Management that works (cont.) • I do not expect things to go perfectly at all times, but using these guidelines should help. • Please think about what your question is before making a call. If it ultimately has to do with playing time, game strategies, or other players, keep the question may not be appropriate. • Meetings will not take place before or after a game as emotions are very high during these times. Give it some time. “24 Hour Rule” should be practiced in these situations. • Adult conversations when discussing the matter, let’s respect the “hat” each other wears. • Every decision that a coach makes is made for the benefit of the team based on practice, ability, attitude, and chemistry.

15. League Information and Schedules • CIML Schedules and Transportation information can be located at: • CIML Website • Ankeny Schools Website • Ankeny Activity Calendar • Notify me option

16. How is the Athletic Department Financed • Self Funded Program Through: • ticket sales at the gate • Fundraising • donations from private donors & booster organizations. • District help is transportation and salaries. • Booster Club funds come from the following: • Concessions • Membership • Booster Bash

17. How is the Athletic Department Financed • Funds are used primarily for operational expenses and special projects. Some examples…… • Entry fees • Officials • Event Workers • Transportation above and beyond what district provides • Facility rental and improvements • School issued uniforms • Weight room projects • Equipment Needs

18. How is the Athletic Department Financed • Goals that we have……. • Find ways to efficiently fundraise to help reduce donor fatigue. • Establish a sense of trust that our volunteerism is appreciated, meaningful, and will directly or indirectly contribute to my child’s team and experience. • Reduce the amount that groups and parents have to fundraise or pay out of pocket by providing relevant financial support from the activities department. • Work with coaches/parents/players on needs vs. wants

19. Ankeny Booster Club • Combined Booster Club for AHS and ACHS • Purpose is to raise funds to support the Activities Departments • Money is raised through: • Memberships ($300 Family, $200 Parents) • Concessions • Apparel Sales • Fundraising Event (Booster Bash, Cake Auction)

20. Booster Club Purchases in 2017-19 Since July 2017, the Ankeny Booster Club has donated $190,000 to Ankeny High School. Funds spent on fall sports include: Cross Country: • Uniforms & Sweats, Jerseys and warm-ups, Charter bus Boys Golf: • Golf Balls, green fees Cheer: • Long sleeve uniforms

21. Booster Club Purchases in 2017-19 Dance Team: • Poms, costumes Volleyball: • Varsity uniforms, various equipment, state charter bus Football: • Helmets & shoulder pads, footballs, replacement jerseys Strength and Conditioning equipment used by all students

22. Ankeny Athletic Boosters – Lifeline for our sports programs • http://www.ankenyboosters.com/ • Digital Membership Cards • Currently filling Committee Chairpersons and Committee members – What is your talent? What can you offer this organization that gives directly to our kids?

23. FALL KICKOFF 2019 • Ankeny Hawks Fall Kickoff: • Thursday, August 22nd @ 6pm • AHS Turf Field • Will recognize all 9-12 students from the following in this order: • AHS Marching Band • Boys & Girls XC • Girls Swimming • AHS Cheerleaders & Sparkle (Performance & Crowd Cheer)

24. FALL KICKOFF 2019 (Continued) • Boys Golf • Volleyball • Dance (Performance) • Football

25. Final thoughts • We do not encourage “Specialization”. Our kids have only one high school experience. Encourage them to be in as many activities as they can handle. • Athletic Enhancement will always be part of our culture at SV and AHS. Our weight room is open tonight for you to tour, we encourage you to see the opportunity your child has to maximize their potential before, during, and after school.

26. THINGS TO REMEMBER • Athletes are competitive on a year round basis • School Sports, Club Sports, Camps, Overlapping seasons • Injury Prevention needs to be a YEAR-ROUND concept • Done with in-season and out of season strength training, nutrition, hydration, warm up and cool down • I am here year-round for the student-athletes to help them stay healthy • Healthy athletes = Success on the field of competition • Contact me with any questions

27. Never seen it happen…….. An official will never change their “call” regardless of how much you disagree. Your conduct counts!! Fans that understand the flow of the game counter rants and negativity with positive comments or cheers to reestablish positive energy that will help the team move past a questionable call.

28. GO HAWKS AND HAWKETTES!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR GIVING UP SOME OF YOUR TIME TONIGHT!!! MUCH APPRECIATED

29. Coaches Meetings • Football – Main Gym • Volleyball – Aux Gym • Boys Cross Country – East Commons • Girls Cross Country – West Commons • Boys Golf – Auditorium • Dance Team –Career Center Conference Rm. (2100) • Cheer – Career Center Classroom (2100)

30. Our Mission:Ankeny Community Schools is unified in its commitment, passion, and vision so every learner is prepared to achieve a lifetime of personal success. Ankeny Community School District does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, military affiliation, socioeconomic status, or familial status. Inquiries or grievances may be directed to Jenifer Owenson, Chief Human Resources Officer, 306 SW School Street, P.O. Box 189, Ankeny, IA, 50021-0189, (515) 965-9600; or the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661.