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Rising 9 th Grade Athletic Parent Night

Rising 9 th Grade Athletic Parent Night. April 10, 2014 6:30 Pope Theater. Introductions. Josh Mathews , Athletic Director Dr. Bob Downs , Principal Steve Jones, CCSD Athletic Director Kresta Bosley , Athletic Trainer, CHOA Coach Matt Kemper , Head Football Coach

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Rising 9 th Grade Athletic Parent Night

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  1. Rising 9th Grade Athletic Parent Night April 10, 2014 6:30 Pope Theater

  2. Introductions • Josh Mathews, Athletic Director • Dr. Bob Downs, Principal • Steve Jones, CCSD Athletic Director • Kresta Bosley, Athletic Trainer, CHOA • Coach Matt Kemper, Head Football Coach • Coach Pat Abney, Head Boys Basketball Coach • Terry Vorobel, Athletic Secretary

  3. Pope Traditions • Colors: Navy, Carolina Blue, Grey, White • Nickname/Mascot: Greyhounds • Chants: PHS,P-O-P-E, I Believe, Roller Coaster • Special Events: • Matt Hobby Football Game • SWAG • Toys for Tots • Pink Out Hoops Night • Lace Up for LAX • Emcee led Pep Rallies

  4. Event Costs • Varsity Football - $7.00 • Parking = $5 (Free in softball lot & shuttle from HTMS) • JV/9th Football - $5/adults, $3/students • Other Sports - $5/adults, $3/students • Playoffs determined by GHSA • STUDENT ALL-SPORT PASSES • Purchase at Fall Madness • $75 –admission to any home regular season game

  5. Athletic Eligibility & Physicals • General Eligibility Rules • Must pass 5/6 courses each semester (2.5 credits) • All first-time, entering 9th graders are eligible in fall • 10th need 5 credits, 11th-11 credits, 12th-17 credits • Only allowed 8 semesters from start of 9th grade • GHSA requires an annual physical exam • No athletic participation of any kind without a physical • Physical must be completed after April 1st to be good for the next year (2014-15 = April 1, 2014) • Use our HARD COPY form – Blue form this year • Concussion Awareness Form • Required for each sport by GA State Law (‘13-’14) PHYSICAL DAY FREE Physicals April 26th 9am-12pm Resurgens

  6. Sports Medicine • CHOA Partnership Kresta Bosley, ATC-Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Kresta.Bosley@choa.org • Procedures * expectations after injury * team Dr. Kelly –Resurgens Orthopaedics * Rehab/Injury Prevention/Evaluations • Concussion Management * Tools used(ImPact, Balance, Cognitive) * Return to Play Protocol * Dr. Kroll - COA / concussion specialist

  7. Multi-Sport Athletes • It makes them a better overall athlete • It makes them a more competitive athlete • It keeps an athlete from potentially being burned out by one sport • All of our Pope programs are made better/stronger when we share athletes • The entire Pope coaching staff really cares about each other’s program and support one another however we can • we truly do have a family atmosphere at Pope with our sports/coaches • We don’t have as many students as other schools do, so we need ALL of our athletes to play multiple sports if possible to stay competitive #PopeFamily

  8. Athletic Code of Conduct • CCSD—minimum http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/adminrules/I/IDF-R.pdf • 365 days/24 hours a day, in/out of season, on/off school grounds • Infractions MUST be reported or the penalties will be doubled and/or increased • Primarily targets drugs/alcohol (offenses are cumulative) • 1stOffense-25 calendar suspension from athletics; 30% of regular season competitions; GRIP program • 2nd Offense-one calendar suspension from athletics • 3rd Offense-permanent suspension from CCSD athletics • Felonies-suspension last until resolved • F7= Any act at school or away from school which, in the opinion of the Principal reflects in a negative manner on the school, athletic program, or activity. (ie: Social Media) • Individual Team Policies • Some programs have more severe Codes of Conduct (ex: boys LAX) • Suspension • ISS—no athletic participation if a student serves any part of the day in ISS (ends that day) • OSS—no athletic participation or attendance to any school function through the duration of OSS and until he/she returns to school (carries through the weekend/holidays)

  9. Public Relations • Website • http://www.cobbk12.org/pope/athletics • School Signs • Front sign (big achievements) • Back Sign (weekly athletic events) • Social Media • Twitter -- @popeathletics • Instagram -- @popeathletics • Phone Apps • MyTimeSchools • (schedules) • Positive Athlete Award http://georgia.positiveathlete.org/

  10. Booster Clubs • Supportive organization • Mostly financial • Critical to maintain a level of competitiveness with our opponents • Supplements what the school can provide • Membership is crucial • Almost each program has their own booster club • Booster club fees cover the “extras” • Player packs, Banquets, Uniforms, Equipment • Coaches gifts, Facility Improvements

  11. Parent Expectations • Booster Clubs • Coach/Parent Interaction • Practice/Games Expectation

  12. College Requirements • Overview-D1 • New standards starting with Class of 2016. www.eligibilitycenter.org • 2.3 GPA needed • 10 core courses before begin 12th grade (16 total needed) • Sliding scale change • EOCT Test-Out Option • NCAA will not recognize these test scores! • DII & NAIA Requirements have been changed as well

  13. Facilities/Projects • Scoreboard Updates • Football • Softball • Concession/Restroom Updates • SPLOST IV • ADA requirements • Football & Softball??? • New Gym • SPLOST IV • Estimated 2016 start • Track Resurfacing • SPLOST IV • Tennis Court Resurfacing • SPLOST IV • Football/Lacrosse/Soccer/Track • Stadium & Practice Field • Baseball • Baseball Field • Softball • Softball Field • Basketball/Volleyball • Main Gym & Small Gym • Tennis • Tennis Courts & Lost Forest SD (off campus) • Golf • Local Courses (off campus) • Gymnastics • Local Gyms (off campus) • Cross Country • Pope Trail & Local Roads/Parks (off campus) • Cheerleading • Pope Gyms & Local Cheer Gym (off campus) • Swim & Dive • Mountain View Aquatic Center (off campus) • Wrestling • Wrestling Room

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