FOOTBALL COACHES PRE-SEASON MEETING

1. FOOTBALL COACHES PRE-SEASON MEETING Garfield High School Auditorium 5101 E. Sixth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022 July 23, 2016 Registration – 8:00 AM Attendance at the pre-season coaches meeting is mandatory for all head coaches from each school. If a head coach does not attend the meeting the head coach of that sport will be restricted from coaching in and being present at the first contest of the season. Attendance at the meeting constitutes being present at the beginning of the meeting and staying until it is completed. Assistant coaches are highly encourage to attend the meeting to receive firsthand information.

2. CIF Los Angeles City Section 10660 White Oak Ave., Suite 216, Granada Hills, CA 91344 John A. Aguirre, Commissioner Email: jaguirre@cif-la.org Phone (818) 767-0800 Fax (818) 923-5156

3. PACKET CONTENT • AGENDA • BALLOT – LEAGUE REP & SEEDING COMMITTEE NOMINATION • 2016 FOOTBALL INFORMATION • DIVISION, LEAGUE ALIGNMENT, AND TIMELINE • CIF LA CITY SECTION AND MAXPREPS PARTNERSHIP • SECTION SPONSORSHIPS HEAD COACHES’ ADVISORY MEETING

4. SECTION BOARD OF MANAGERS • Lorenzo Hernandez, Garfield High School • Andy Moran • All City Selection Template 2016 Football Championship Information ONE BALLOT FOR EACH HEAD COACH LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE • Football Advisory Committee • Required two meetings per year. Prior to season and after season. • Vote for one head coach to represent your league at the Advisory Meeting. SEEDING COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE • Nominate one person that can be contacted • Cannot be a current football coach. League Reps & Seeding Committee

5. All-City Team • New Selection Procedures • Purpose: To simplify the selection procedure, make it more transparent and increase the overall representation to the All-City team across the section.   • Each league representative will be issued an All-City nomination form for each division they represent. • Each league is responsible for turning in All-City nominees, per division, to the CIF office prior to the All-City meeting. This should represent players the entire league deems worthy of an All-City nomination. • At the All-City selection meeting all nominees will be separated by position to simplify the selection process. • Only nominees listed may be selected to any All City team. • Only written stats will be accepted at the selection meeting, there will be no phone in stats during the meeting. • Nominees must fit the following criteria: • Division I – must be an 1st team all-league selection • Division II- must be either a 1st team all-league selection or a 2nd team selection in a DI-DII league. • Division III – must be either a 1st team all-league selection or a 2nd team selection in a DI-DII-DIII league. • Only 1 league representative will be allowed into the meeting. No assistant coaches or other head coaches except your league representative is allowed. • Each league needs to select 1 coach to the All-City meeting for each division their league represents. • There will be no co-POY selections.

6. Total Number of Schools in Section 142 Number of Schools fielding Football 79 Number of Divisions 4 Number of students participating 5,000 Number of schools participating in playoffs 52 Financial Information Profit Share to all schools $29,332.80 Facility Rental $12,400.00 Other Championship Expenses $23,661.00 Total Football Expenses $35,963.00 Championship Revenue $136,739.25 8 Man Football-$327.83 Total Football Revenue $100,776.25 Football Participation & Financial Data

7. 2016 Football Coaches Annual Pre-Season Meeting GENERAL SESSION

8. Welcome Sign In & Receive Section & LAUSD Packets Introductions • LA City Section New Coaches • First Year Head Coaches • New Schools • League Reps Coaches Packet Content

9. Renata Simril – President & CEO LA 84 Foundation CIF Los Angeles City Section Partner Special Guest

10. Team Outfitters – Robert Cortez Official Apparel Partner of LACS • Leland Gordon – Max Preps Official Digital Media and Statistician Partner of LACS • Gatorade - Christopher Celotti Official Sports Drink Partner of the LACS • Universal Athletic - Steve Alamillo Coaches Meeting Sponsor • Sport Up – Stephen Minix ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

11. The CIFLACS will manage records and stats through the collection of team information through MaxPreps Coaches are directed to maintain updated stats and scores on MaxPreps. • MaxPreps is compatible with many other programs to import game results. • Responsibility for posting information can be delegated by the head coach. • If your coaches are not currently signed up with MaxPreps, they can email support@maxpreps.com or call 800-329-7324 ext 1. • New App MP Coaches App. Automatic Data Sharing CIF LA City Section Partnership With MaxPreps

12. Jim Perry, District Athletic Director Huntington Beach School District PCA Presentation Farrell, Kirsten, Certified Athletic Trainer Venice High School Concussion – Signs, Symptoms, & Protocol John Aguirre, Commissioner Education Based Athletics Section, CIF and NFHS Rules & Regulations Tony Crittendon- LA Football Officials Unit New Football Rules and Points of Emphasis David Siedelman, LAUSD Athletics Office LAUSD Policies, Procedures and Responsibilities Presentations

13. PCA Representative Alan Berkes – Executive Director PCA Presenter Jim Perry – CIF President-Elect Huntington Beach School District Positive Coaching Alliance COACHES TRAINING

14. Farrell, Kirsten email: ksf3700@lausd.net Concussion Protocol • Identify Symptoms of Concussion • Precautions • On field protocol • Who can report signs or symptoms of a concussion • Return to play Protocol • Heat Accommodations CONCUSSION & Heat Accommodations

15. CommissionerCIF Los Angeles City Section Presentation Over-View Education Based Athletics Mission of High School Athletics Academic Eligibility New CIF Rules & Regulations Administrative Issues of Concern Coaches Responsibilities Safety Concerns Athletic Clearance & Transfers Rules & Regulations Timelines

16. What is Education Based Athletics • What is your role in high school athletics? • What Education Based Athletics is NOT Education Based Athletics

17. Establish A Climate to: • Promote an Education Based Athletic Program to enhance academic achievement for all students. • Improved academic performance • Improved attendance • Improved graduation rates • Improved leadership and citizenship • DIGNITY and RESPECT. • Promote the POSITIVE VALUES of Sport Participation • 16 principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor • Promote continued professional and educational development • Understand and comply with the spirit of all Rules as set by the National Federation, CIF and the LA City Section. Purpose

18. Leadership • Vision • Planning • Assessment Program Design

19. Drop in overall participation in sport of Football • Concussion Issues • Looking for ways to make the game safer • NFHS – Discussion regarding the elimination of the Kickoff in Football • 40 second clock pilot – Hawaii, Michigan, Colorado • College Satellite Camps • NCAA & NFHS are reviewing the information • Rules will be implemented by Winter. current Issues

20. Section Website: www.cif-la.org • School Athletic website: www.cif-lahome.org • Social Media Concerns • It is recommended for coaches to be guarded with what they post or send out. • Monitor Instagram, tweeter, snapchat of your players • Keep in mind, YOU are the adult, not a peer to the athletes. • Requirement for participation in an out-of-season practice • Non-sanctioned activity by the school, Coaches Responsibility. • Bylaw 510 – Prior contact, Undue Influence, Athletically motivated transfers • Bylaw 306 – Out of Season Competition • Bylaw 307 – Out of Season Contact with Students • School sanctioned activity restricted to enrolled students • Student Physicals before any practice session’ • Completed Emergency Cards • Principal’s approval General Issues

21. CIF Coaches Requirements • Title V - Coaching Education • Human Kinetics Coaching Education www.humankineticscoacheducation center.com The LA84 Foundation's CIF Coaching Orientation online course Discount Code - G444 • NFHSlearn.org • Concussion in sports – NFHSlearn.com • Sudden Cardiac Arrest – NFHSlearn.com • Coaches Code of Conduct • First Aid & CPR – required of paid coaches • In class session required through American Red Cross or Heart Association. • Season of Sport • Football Acclimation Period start date for all schools – July 25 • Confirm schedule accuracy with Athletic Director • Honor Schedule Agreements • Procedure for Necessary Changes to Schedule • Beginning August 26 each school has 11 weeks to play 10 games. • End of season is after final contest for the school. Administrative Issues

22. OUT OF SEASON CONTACT CIF Bylaw 201, 306, 307, 504 • Out of Season contact – Responsibility of individual(s) organizing activity • Summer Exception to season of sport. • No school identification – clothing, league information, web site. • Cannot use out of season activity to determine roster. • Beyond the Bell Programs do not override dead period restriction on contact with coach. • Middle school student cannot participate in out of season practice until they have completed their school year. • No Sunday Practices (CIF Bylaw 305) Administrative Issues

23. Administrative Issues Dead period (Bylaw 308)– Fall sports 21 Consecutive days after end of spring semester and before first allowable fall practice First Violation will be two for one practice dates Varsity Football Age Requirement Multiple Level Participation Scrimmage Requirement Player must have participated in TEN (10) practice days. Game requirement Have held 14 team practices completed

24. Overall 2.0 GPA or higher in prior semester • Completion of 20 semester credits with “C” or better in prior semester • Other Requirements • Enrollment • Eight Semester • Age Restriction • Probationary period • Requires notification to the Section of the school or district policy. • Can include GPA & semester credit requirements waived for one grading period. • Timeline for eligibility • Calendars may vary from school to school: • Charter School Calendars • LAUSD Calendars • Traditional • Year-Round Calendar • Athletic Directors Approved • Eligibility Roster • Required posting on CIF Home website Academic Eligibility

25. FULL CONTACT LIMITATION (CALIFORNIA AB2127) FULL SPEED / FULL CONTACT LIMITATION BILL • Controlled, Assigned speed, predetermined winner, no take down. • Two days per week, 90 minutes each CONCUSSION & HEAT STRESS • Heat Index Chart • Preventive Strategies • Provide adequate water at all times • Practice accommodations • Add rest periods • Slow pace • Removal of equipment • Schedule practice at cooler hour of the day. • Need administrative approval for evening practice. • Eliminate activity SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST FACILITIES SAFETY CONCERNS

26. Routine check • Equipment (required by state ed. code)& Facilities • Monitor your coaches’ teaching technique and drills Report problems • In writing to Administrator & Plant Manager Communicate Standards & Expectations • with players, coaches, parents and administration • Preseason, in season and post season • Distribute information in writing and/or email • Update Coaching Staff • Schedule regular parent meetings • Maintain documentation to support team selection Provide opportunity for water at all times Medical Staff • Allow medical attendant to make removal and return to play decision. Return to play protocols should be in place and part of the decision. Maintain a Safe Environment

27. Helmets will not prevent concussions Reconditioning • State Ed Code requirement • All equipment to be sanitize and inspect prior to reissue Recertification • Periodic recertification is recommended by NOCSAE based on usage and coaches discretion • Not required to maintain warranty. • Recommendation to recertify equipment as needed or every two years. Suggested Remedies • Request helmet and shoulder pad fitting and parts training from vender. Helmets Reconditioning / Recertification

28. Connect Coaching Philosophy with your school’s educational mission, goals and objectives. Support Student Academic Success • Identify academic needs • Monitor academic performance • Plan educational support activities • Communicate with counselors, teachers, and parents Establish a Culture of Character and Respect • Respect for the Game • Respect for the Rules • Respect for the Opponent • Respect for Yourself Enforce Standards of Behavior Coaches are EXPECTED to model • Integrity • Appropriate behavior, language and judgment at all times. • Head Coach is responsible for action of all coaches and personnel in his program. • Appropriately manage disappointment Stay Current • Work to improve as a coach • Seek information • Annually evaluate and review what you do. • Evaluate your coaches and schedule an end of year review with each coach. Coach’s Responsibilities

29. Know and Comply with all Rules & Regulations • CIF By-Laws • Section Rules and Regulations • National Federation Football Rules and Regulations. Work with your Athletic Director • Self Report • Complaints Forms should be processed to the Athletic Director of violating school first. • Give opportunity to violating school to investigate and remedy. • Notify violating school’s administer over athletics and League Commissioner. • Wait for response (14 days) • Notify Section Office Communicate • School Administrators • Parents Promote your Success • Provide opportunities for Academic and Athletic Awards • Provide College and Scholarships information – academic and athletic • Be a resource Responsibilities Continued

30. Approved Physical Examination • Approved Student Physicals are required before participation in any practice to include OUT OF SEASON. • Must have Doctor’s address and signature. • Physicals - must be approved by School Nurse before athlete is allowed to participate in any practice session. • Why some Nurse’s ask for more documentation than others? • CHIROPRACTORS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS! Proof of Medical Insurance which meets state standards • Copy of Insurance Card • Student Insurance Carrier Athletic Record Card ATHLETIC CLEARANCE

31. Emergency Information Card To be kept with team at all times • Acknowledgment of Risk Warning and Consent Form • Signed Code of Conduct • Signed “Steroid Prohibition Use Form” • Signed Concussion Information Sheet • Signed Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness • Evidence of Academic Eligibility • Paper work associated with a Transfer • Eligibility Rosters and/or Additions • Entered on CIF Home • Dates included in packet Athletic Paperwork

32. Bylaw 220 – Participation by an ineligible player. Bylaw 221- Coaches are expected to enforce restrictions on an ineligible athletes. Coaches are expected to report violations. Bylaw 222 – Restrictions on Ineligible Athletes • May not participate in practice after the end of the final class period of the school day. • May not be in uniform at any time. • May not travel and/or sit with the team during the game or be on the sideline as a participant. • May not compete as a representative of the school in any contest. Ineligible Students

33. Bylaw 206 - Valid Change of Residence • Required of all transfers due to change of residence. • Valid Change of Residence - Student moved from outside one attendance area into NEW attendance area with entire family unit with permanent intent. • Prior home was completely vacated of family property. • Documentation Required • Student would be eligible at any school the district policy would allows him/her to transfer to. • Parent and student will sign affidavit that they had no prior contact, undue influence, or athletic motivation to transfer. TRANSFER APPLICATION

34. 207 – Other Than Change of Residence • Did not participate during prior 12 months – full eligibility • First time Transfer • Participated in sports during prior 12 months. • Qualifies for “Sit Out Period”- SOP • SOP applies to Varsity Level only. Can select lower level without sit-out. • Students under SOP may practice (not play) during the Sit Out Period as long as they meet all eligibility Regulations / Policies. (2.0 GPA / 20 semester credits) • The SOP will be applied per season of sport. • Fall – October 3 Winter – January 2 Spring – April 3 • Hardship reasons have been identified and limited to specific criteriacausing transfer √Court Ordered √ Parents Divorce √ Safety Incident √ Discontinued Program √ Foster Child √ McKinney-Vento √ Board of Education Ruling √Return to Previous School • Coach must assist AD in identifying students that have transferred. Transfer Applications

35. Participate in Contest: • Transfer students with 206 or 207 must have received Section Approval before participation in any contest. • Students with SOP will have an assigned date of participation • Hardship Waiver Request for varsity level participation must be approved before participation in a varsity contest. • Students becoming academically eligible will have an assigned date by the District or Charter. Participate in Practice: • Transfer students with 206 or 207 application can practice as soon as the application is submitted to the Section Office via CIFLA-Home • Students with SOP can practice if they meet all Section & School requirements. • Hardship waiver request for students requesting varsity eligibility cannot practice or play in contest until approved by Commissioner. When Can A Transfer Student Practice or Play

36. 213 Hardship Waiver • 203 – Age Requirement • 204 – Eight Semester Restriction • 205 – Scholastic Eligibility 208 Foreign Exchange Student • The Foreign Exchange Program must be approved by the CIF • Student will have full residential eligibility. Foreign Student – Same as 207 Qualify for lower level in sports they participated in within the past 12 months. Other ELIGIBILITY REQUESTS

37. Bylaw 510 – Student will be ineligible if proven to have transferred due to: • Undue Influence • Athletic Motivation • Prior Contact • Includes prior contact with players, coaches, parents, and anyone associated with your team. • 510 Contact Affidavit • Parent & Student required signature in two places • Both Schools are required to sign • May add statement when oppose to transfer • If there is sufficient evidence to suspected Athletic Motivation, Undue Influence, Prior Contact? Bylaw 202 – Accurate Information • Falsification for the purpose of athletic participation. ATHLETIC MOTIVATED TRANSFERS

38. Pop Warner Night – May not host events that are specifically directed to target athletes. May host a Middle School night for feeder schools at a sporting event. • Coaches and Students-Athletes cannot visit middle schools. • High School Coaches Can coach pre-high school age programs • cannot influence students to enroll in their school • Cannot discuss their high school program • Cannot wear their high school clothing with name or logos. • Can only use high school facility if secured like any other non-school program. Contact with Student under high school age

39. BYLAW 506 PRACTICES RESTRICTION – (California State AB 2127) • 18 Hours per week • Maximum of 4 hours per day • two-a-day practices sessions NOT allowed by LACS • Game day counts for 3 hours SCHOOL SITE DECISIONS • Holiday’s – Principal’s approval • Saturdays – Principal’s approval • Check with your district or administration for other practice restrictions. PRACTICE LIMITATIONS

40. National Anthem Requirement • Teams must be on the sideline before the playing of the National Anthem. Violation results in an unsportsmanlike penalty with a 15 yard assessment. Spotters • assigned to bleachers on their side of the field. Any other arrangement is the decision of the home school. Scrimmage • Can maintain down and distance and move the ball • No Kickoff or Kickoff Return allowed • Can be filmed by future opponents Three Level Option • Non League & League games – Allowed with agreement of both schools. GAME DAY regulations

41. Sideline • Maintain orderly sideline & coach’s box • Fewer people allowed on the sideline the better • Look and act professional Field Preparation • Chain Crew – Adult Crew Recommended (when possible) • Clearly Identify Coaches Box • Field Perimeter Marking • A.E.D. and Back Board on Field Press Box Access • Coaches will use the highest point in the bleachers on their side unless administrators from both schools approve access to press box. Media • School site controls access to press box. • broadcast or web cast must be approved by Section and Time Warner Cable • Audio only must be approved by the Section Office. GAME MANAGEMENT

42. Administrative Decisions • Use of sideline passes • Use of lifts for spotters. • Students and guest on sideline • Half time Limitations (15 minute norm) • Game stoppage Recommended Coaches Input Game Management Decisions

43. CIF discussing moving season start up one week in 2018 Dates and Number of Practices • Football Start Date: July 25 (All Schools) • All summer activities end July 24. • 5 days conditioning – limited to shoes, shorts and t-shirts. • 3 days - helmets, 2 days - helmets & shoulder pads • 10 days of team practice held prior to Scrimmage. • Individual required 14 full gear team practices prior to first contest • DOUBLE DAYS PRACTICE SESSIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED BY LACS. Scrimmages – August 19– August 27 • Players must have participated in 10 practices (CIF Rule) • No paid officials for scrimmages • Officials assigned by Officials Assigner • No score maintained during a scrimmage. • NO KICKOFF OR KICKOFF RETURN TO BE USED DURING SCRIMMAGE. Zero Week Games • Zero Week games can be played beginning August 25th. • Required 14 team practices prior to first game (CIF rule). • 11 weeks to schedule 10 games. Football Timeline

44. Division Alignment • All schools are assigned to a division based on competitive equity. Date of Seeding Meeting • Saturday, November 5, @ 9:00 AM • Seeding Committee - Section Office Playoff Film Exchange • First Round – Exchange of two films from the prior three games (of the opponents choice) is to take place after the seeding meeting, prior to 1:00 PM. • Home team coach makes arrangements for exchange to take place no later than 12:00 Saturday for each round. League Meeting • Week of October 31 – November 4. • Confirm league standing & school(s) that decline to participate in playoffs. • Break all ties using criteria identified in Season Bulletin • League representative will email league results to Section Office. • Select All League team and submit to League Rep for All City Selection. All City Selection Meeting • League Reps will meet in December for All City Selection. CIF State Championships • Regional – December 9 & 10 • State – December 16 & 17 Seeding and Playoffs

45. State Championship seeding • is competitive equity based. • Eliminate Small School Open Division in State Playoff Clarification of Full Contact • Team Full Contact Camps are not permitted • Cannot issue school uniforms out-of-season CIF Season Calendar Change – Fall 2018 National Discussion Considerations • Discussion to eliminate Kickoffs • Sport Specific Certification for all Coaches • USA Football tackling technique mandatory in several states Moving Forward

46. Knowledge of Rules • Know the Rules of the Game • New Rules for 2016 • Points of Emphasis Starts with RESPECT • The Head Coach is the leader and model for his team • Have a professional approach • No room for condescending sarcasm Develop good communication practices • Communicate any concerns before the game • Maintain your composure • Think before you speak • Eliminate assistant coaches exchange with officials • Be the model for your players • Be rule based and accept the decision • Cannot debate JUDGEMENT calls. Officials Evaluation Cards • Access online at www.cif-la.org and LA Unit Football Officials website. • Complaints & Praises Working with Officials

47. NFHS RULE BOOKS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE NFHS WEBSITE. www.nfhs.org POINTS OF EMPHASIS RULE CHANGES Refer to hand-out NFHS RULES REVIEW

48. Tony Crittendon – Official’s Assigner James Josephs – Instructional Chairman Los Angeles Football Officials Unit - CFOA

49. 1. Risk Minimization 2. Legal and Illegal Blocks 3. Legal Jerseys, Pants and Pads 4. Unfair Acts 2016 POINTS OF EMPHASIS

50. 2016 FOOTBALL RULES CHANGES 1-5-1d(5)a Completely clear or completely white tooth and mouth protectors are no longer prohibited. Tooth and mouth protectors shall include an occlusal (protecting and separating the biting surfaces) portion and include a labial (protecting the teeth and supporting structures) portion. 1-5-2b Football gloves are now required to meet either the new SFIA specification or the existing NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture. 2-17; 9-3-6; In a continued effort to minimize risk, the Committee made clipping in the free-blocking 9-3 PENALTY zone illegal. Clipping is now illegal anywhere on the field at any time.