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Spackenkill Athletic Program

Spackenkill Athletic Program . Athletic Orientation Night 2014 Marco R. Lanzoni Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. Did you know?. 710 students (7 th – 12 th grade) participate on our 46 interscholastic teams over three seasons

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Spackenkill Athletic Program

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  1. Spackenkill Athletic Program Athletic Orientation Night 2014 Marco R. Lanzoni Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

  2. Did you know? • 710 students (7th – 12th grade) participate on our 46 interscholastic teams over three seasons • 13’-14’ teams won 4 divisional titles, 3 league and 3 section championships • Baseball - won 4 consecutive Section 9 championships • Girls’ Soccer - won 3 consecutive Section 9 championships • Girls’ Tennis - won 3 consecutive league championships

  3. Did you know? • 144 MHAL Scholar Athletes (90 or above in-season average) • 16 out of our 18 varsity teams qualified as NYS Scholar Athlete Teams • Spackenkill has a full-time Athletic Trainer Don McChesney – 845-705-3204 • Boys’ Basketball and Volleyball won Sportsmanship Awards presented by their respective officials associations

  4. Sports Offerings • WINTER • Basketball (B&G) • Cheerleading • Indoor Track (Varsity Only) • SPRING • Track and Field (B&G) • Baseball • Softball • Crew • Boys’ Tennis (Varsity Only) FALL • Cross Country (B&G) • Soccer (B&G) • Cheerleading • Field Hockey • Football • Volleyball • Girls’ Tennis (Varsity Only) • Golf (Varsity Only) 46 Teams 54 Coaches

  5. NYSPHSAA Geography – 11Sections Section 9 * Dutchess County * Orange County * Ulster County * Sullivan County

  6. Section 9 - divided into two league Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) 2014-2015 Mid Hudson Athletic League (MHAL)

  7. NYSPHSAA Competition - Titles

  8. Signups and Start Dates2014 -2015 Signups: Fall – May 2014 Winter – October 2014 Spring – February 2015 Start Dates: Fall (Varsity/JV) Aug. 18 (Mod) Sept. 3 Winter (Varsity/JV) Nov. 10 (Mod) Nov. 17 Spring (Varsity/JV) Mar. 9 (Mod) Mar. 16

  9. Medical Clearance • Students interested in playing/trying out for a sport must have proper medical clearance • Parent Permission/Health Appraisal Form • Sports Physical • All completed forms are submitted to Nurse’s Office • Make sure you SIGN all forms you turn in • Submit forms ASAP • Where can I get forms? • Nurse’s Office • Athletic Office • Athletic Website

  10. Concussion Protocol • Coach and/or Athletic Trainer assess injury • If a concussion is suspected the student is removed from physical activity immediately • Student must be seen by a physician • If diagnosed with a concussion the student must have a note allowing them to return to school (academics)

  11. Concussion Protocol • Once symptom free for 24 hours they may set an appointment to be seen by the school physician to get cleared for physical activity • Once cleared by the school physician the student must follow a minimum of 5 day return to play protocol www.spackenkillschools.org/athletics/concussion

  12. Selection Classification • State mandated process for screening 7th and 8th grade students to determine their readiness to compete at the high school level by evaluation of their physical maturity, fitness and skill • For mature exceptionally skilled students • Students recommended by the Head Coach, PE teacher or Athletic Director

  13. Values of Interscholastic Athletics • National statistic - High School athletes have higher grades, lower dropout rates and attend college more often than non-athletes • Student-athletes have a higher grade point average than non-athletes and are absent from school fewer days per year • Spackenkill - (13’-14’) 144 athletes maintained a 90 or above in-season average this year

  14. Philosophy of Program • We believe interscholastic athletics help provide students insight into many life experiences including: • Responsibility and cooperation • Sportsmanship and respect for authority • Good citizenship and loyalty • Success and accomplishment as well as disappointment and failure • As a result, interscholastic athletics is a privilege and not a right • Athletes need to earn their place on a team • Athletes are not entitled to membership and need to demonstrate a commitment to participation

  15. Philosophy of Program Levels • Modified – 7th and 8th grade • Introduction to the dynamics of interscholastic athletic teams • Fundamentals/skill development vs. competitive emphasis • Each athlete receives playing time when team expectations are met and safety is not compromised • Rotation system for some programs (i.e. basketball, football) • Junior Varsity (JV) • Refining skills • Preparation for the Varsity level and program success • Increased emphasis on competition and performance • Attaining maximum potential = Success. Not just victories • Playing time dependent on skill set and meeting team expectations

  16. Philosophy of Program Levels • Varsity • Sum is greater than its parts – Program success is paramount • Athletes who provide the program its best opportunity for success • Attaining maximum potential = Success • Playing time dependent on skill set and meeting team expectations

  17. Reality of High School Athletics • Only 2% of graduation seniors nationwide receive athletic scholarships • 1% of the 2% mentioned above go on to professional athletic careers • Manage expectations MS/HS Sports – Enjoy the Moment! • If athletics provide your son/daughter an entrance to an institution they might not have normally qualified for then it served them well

  18. Team Requirements • Commitment –attendance for practice/games • Academic responsibility • Appropriate behavior • Positive attitude • Respect for sport, self and others • Sportsmanship • Effort and work ethic • Varsity/JV – practice/games over holiday breaks

  19. Modified Practice Schedule • When school is in session • Monday – Friday 3pm to 5pm (generally) • 2:30pm to 3pm extra help available with teachers • The length of the practice is up to the discretion of the individual coach. • Some teams may practice on Saturdays • Shuttles transport athletes to practice facilities off-campus • High School • Nassau Elementary • Casperkill • Poughkeepsie Boathouse

  20. How Parents Can Help • Encourage your student-athletes to work hard and understand the various roles on a team • Model supportive, positive and appropriate behaviors at contests towards officials, coaches, athletes and fans • Be supportive of your child’s coach at home • Kids learn their behavior from you • Respect a coach and team’s work environment and space • Benches, dugouts, etc. • Modified vs. Rec Program transition

  21. How Parents Can Help • Empower your child to approach his/her coach and engage in discussion if they have a concern • Prepare your child that he/she may not hear an answer they like – help them understand/strategize, not make excuses • Help your child manage his/her time and not have their time overcommitted • Read the Student-Parent Athlete Handbook together before signing • Please pick your son or daughter up on time from practice or returning from away trips

  22. Helpful Websites • www.spackenkillschools.org/athletics • www.sectionixathletics.org • http://mhal.info/index2.html • http://www.nysphsaa.org/

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  24. Questions

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