Welcome Bronco Parents and Student Athletes!

1. Welcome Bronco Parents and Student Athletes! “Talent without character is like a car with no gas. It's useless without the fuel that drives it. Character drives talent toward greatness.” Jon Gordon

2. Lee’s Summit North Activity Department Vision • We all need to be in the same boat rowing in the same direction.

3. Program Goals • Student athletes and their academic success are a priority • Emphasis is on teamwork and working collaboratively to achieve success • Strive for excellence focusing on character and leadership development, preparing student athletes with essential skills to succeed in life

4. Parent Reminder

5. Athletic Department Focus Weight Room- recently renovated - Take it as a semester class - Take it as 0 hour class second semester - After school, when athletes are out of season

6. What’s New for 2016-17 Healtheathlete- program being used by the district to monitor student athlete injuries; while attempting to limit injuries and enhance athletic performance. Staff Appreciation Nights- we will try to do this for most sports. Student athlete surveys- to be complete at the end of each season

7. Athlete Survey Results • Overall there is a positive team atmosphere and I am proud to be a member of the team- 94.3% SA or Agree • As I reflect on the season, I had fun- 95.3% SA or Agree • My coach prepares me to compete to the best of my ability- 91.2% SA or Agree • My coach treats me with respect- 95.3% SA or Agree

8. Healthy Diet • Make sure you are eating a healthy breakfast and lunch and possibly a snack before practice. • Hydrate appropriately throughout the day. Don’t wait until practice! • Let the coaches/athletic trainers know if you are not feeling well and need a break.

9. LSN Athletic Trainers Steve Taylor – 22nd year, 21st at LSNHS Jessica DeWitt - 13th year, 2nd at LSNHS *Certified Athletic Trainers NOT Personal Trainers *Health Care Providers trained in the Recognition, Evaluation, Prevention and Treatment of Injuries *State Licensed w/ the Board of Healing Arts, similar to Nurses, PT’s, Dr’s, etc *Here to PROTECT the Safety of all of our athletes

10. Doctor Notes -We prefer to see the athletes before going to a doctor if possible -Once you go to a doctor: -Must have a written document stating limitations and status -All notes will be followed as written -NO note- NO practice or play

11. Concussions - ALL CONCUSSIONS MUST GO THROUGH THE ATR, PRIOR TO PLAY. -All Contact / Collision athletes will take Impact Neurocognitive Test- ImPACT -Gives us data to compare if/when an athlete sustains a concussion -We must follow State Concussion policy for return to play for all concussions. -We have a physician that comes to the school every Tuesday to evaluate our athletes.

12. Preferred Healthcare Providers (if possible) -Rockhill Orthopedics *Larry Frevert *Jay Rapley *Gary Go -Boost PT and Sports Performance -Truman Med Center Lakewood

13. Sports Physicals MSHSAA physical forms must be dated after 2/1/15 for this school year. We highly encourage student athletes to go through the physicals sponsored by LSR7 athletic trainers each spring. $20. In order to participate in summer conditioning and camps, each student athlete will need a physical dated after 2/1/16. This is good for the entire next school year.

14. LS-R7 Student Eligibility A Team Effort

15. WHAT YOU AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE NEED TO KNOW… NCAA and NAIA Clearinghouse Eligibility

16. Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level Note

17. LET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR KNOW, BY MAKING CONTACT WITH THEM AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL YEAR. LET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COACH AND/OR CLUB COACH KNOW VISIT THE NCAA AND/OR NAIA CLEARINGHOUSE WEBSITES FOR INFORMATION COMPLETE THE REQUIRED ELIGIBILITY FORM ON-LINE AND FOLLOW THE STEPS OF THE CLEARINGHOUSE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE JUNIOR YEAR IF POSSIBLE. If you are thinking about playing sports at the college level, then you should…

18. VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: WWW.ELIGIBILITYCENTER.ORG NCAA Division I and II

19. VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: WWW.PLAYNAIA.ORG NAIA

20. Important NCAA Core Course Info • Technical English is DENIED (won’t count as core) • College Prep Math is DENIED (won’t count as core) • Intermediate Algebra II is DENIED (won’t count as core) • Intro to Algebra II is DENIED (won’t count as core) • Reading Lab is DENIED (won’t count as core) • Pre-Calculus or College Algebra (1 unit max awarded) • Algebra/Geometry I, II, III (each count as .67) • Debate and Advanced Debate (together count as 1.0 core) • Please be aware of how your courses will or will NOT meet the 16 core requirement! Please speak with your counselor if you have questions.

21. MEETING NCAA OR NAIA CLEARINGHOUSE REQUIREMENTS DOES NOT MAKE A STUDENT AUTOMATICALLY ELIGIBLE FOR A COLLEGE. THE STUDENT MUST ALSO MEET THE COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS! IT IS ULTIMATELY THE STUDENT AND PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THE STUDENT MEETS NCAA/NAIA REQUIREMENTS! THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND COACHES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SUPPORT! CAUTION…

22. Partnership with our SRO • MSHSAA By-Law & self-reporting • Citizenship & legal choices • Security & Theft • School Resource Officer—Rodger Bowers

23. Partnership in Supervision • Students are required to be under the direct supervision of a coach at all times. • Coaches take their responsibility for the safety of your athletes seriously and will not leave until all students have departed the campus. • Please pick up students no later than 15 minutes past the ending of practices or games.

24. Partnership in Security • Please remind your student-athletes to lock up all valuables and chromebooks. • These can be secured by: • Locking them in their lockers • Keeping them with them by the bench • Giving them to coaches to lock in the coaches offices. DO NOT LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED IN LOCKER ROOMS OR HALLWAYS!

25. R-7 Policies and Expectations Citizenship & ATOD Student Accountability

26. Citizenship = 365 day commitment! • Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs • Attending Parties where illegal activities are taking place • Instagram, Twitter, Snap Chat & other internet pictures/issues • Hazing • Violations with the Law • Public use of Profanity, Disrespect or Vandalism. Bottom Line: You represent yourself, your parents, coaches & your Teams in all you do.

27. Citizenship Eligibility • Credible citizens are: • Students who are not under school suspension as a result of disciplinary consequences • Students who adhere to the R-7 chemical use and possession policy • Students who do not attend parties where minors possess or use alcohol and/or possess or use non-prescriptive drugs • Students who choose not to be present where illegal activities are occurring • Students who are in good standing with the judicial and/or legal system

28. Chemical Abuse ConsequencesSummary • In force during school year, summer—365 days • Number of the violation can result from missing 40% of the season through the severity of 365 days suspension or removal from the team • 10 hours of counseling must be fulfilled prior to reinstatement to athletic programs • Violation percentages carry over from season to season. • Please read the R-7 District policy in the Athletic and Activities Handbook.

29. Partnership in Communication • New school activity website- www.lsnbroncos.org • LSN Website—www.lsnhs.lsr7.org • Twitter @LSNActivities- Text: “Follow LSNActivities” to 40404

30. Best Communication Practices • If you have a concern to discuss with a coach/staff advisor, the following procedure should be followed: • Have your student athletes advocate for themselves and set up a meeting with the coach • Call the coach/staff advisor to set up an appointment • Please do not attempt to confront a coach/staff advisor before, during, or after a contest or practice. These can be highly emotional times for both the parent and the coach/staff advisor. Meetings of this nature usually do not promote positive resolution

31. Parent Communication to Coaches • Communication that Coaches/Staff Advisors Expect from Parents: • Concerns should be expressed directly to the coach/staff advisor • Notification of any schedule conflicts should be shared well in advance • An appointment should be scheduled to discuss any specific concern in regard to a coach’s/staff advisor’s philosophy and/or expectations if there is ever a question • Be careful about your use with social media

32. LSNHS & R-7 DISTRICT INFORMATION, EXPECTATIONS AND POLICIES

33. Sportsmanship Guidelines • All players, coaches, parents, and other fans attending any interscholastic event are expected to: • Maintain pride for self and our school • Maintain high standards of conduct at all times • Not engage in disrespectful chants, including personal remarks directed at players and officials • No use of profanity or implied profanity • No standing is allowed on the field house floor • Cheer for the Broncos– not against the other team

34. Sportsmanship Guidelines- Parent Reminders • “ I really enjoyed watching you play today.”

35. Activity Attendance Guidelines • Students must be in attendance a minimum of the last four class periods of the day to participate in any activity scheduled for the day. • Exceptions are granted with administrative approval only. • If students come to school and leave during the day for health reasons, they may not return or participate that day in activities without administrative approval. • Each individual coach/sponsor has the authority to set more restrictive attendance requirements and most already do.

36. Academic Eligibility • A student must earn a minimum of 3 credits. Note: Each student must pass a minimum of 3.0 credits or 6 classes during the previous semester of participation in order to be eligible. • A student must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits during his/her semester of participation. • During the sports season, the student may not participate as a member of a non-school team in the same sport (check with your LSN coach or AD for any MSHSAA sports’ exceptions and other eligibility scenarios).

37. MSHSAA Activity/AthleticParticipation Fees Information There is a $50 pay to play fee for LSN students competing in MSHSAA sponsored activities and athletes.

38. When Do I Pay? • You may pay at Registration in August for all the Activities and/or Athleticsyou’ll be participating in throughout the school year. • Pay at the beginning of the season in Activities/Athletics when the teams are selected. (Payment will be made in the Activities Office with Ms. Wissler) • A student will not be able to participate interscholastically for LSN until pay to play is cleared.

39. Privilege or Right? • Eligibility is a PRIVILEGE to be granted by the school to a student. • Eligibility is NOT A STUDENT’S RIGHT BY LAW. • Precedent-setting legal cases have determined that eligibility is a privilege to be granted only if the student meets all standards adopted by the schools. • Be sure and protect your privilege to participate as a Bronco.