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Waterford Mott Football Family Mission Statement
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Understanding The Family (team) can only progress with the presence of LOVE and RESPECT, we commit ourselves to reaching our full potential. We know that every action must be with the TEAM in mind, and unwavering loyalty to the TEAM must be built in, especially during the tough times. Fun will prevail for all, and there will be an absence of special privileges for any individual. WE KNOW that we will get as our works deserve.
* We are committed to growing mentally, physically and spiritually; and we recognize that we are students first, and athletes second. We will personify CLASS and HUMILITY on-and-off the field.
* We seek to get better every day and develop consistency through the relentless execution of fundamentals. We will always compete with the best to become the best. We will play with passion, and deserve to be OAA DIVISION CHAMPIONS and MHSAA STATE CHAMPIONS. We realize this can only be accomplished by extraordinary FOCUS, one step at a time.
* We will respect the proud WATERFORD MOTT tradition of the past, and will provide further greatness and tradition for the future. We will do so, at all times, knowing that it is our responsibility to serve as a positive role-model for youth of the great township of WATERFORD and all the young and old alike that we are able to touch in this community and across the state. We will be the CLASS OF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL.
We accept the responsibility placed in our hands to being the New Millennium in the proud tradition of WATERFORD MOTT FOOTBALL!
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Waterford Mott Football Player-Parent Handbook
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· Expectations of Parents/Communication:
1.) Be supportive-encouraging ect.
2.) Let us coach your son.
3.) Help us with WSD Code of Conduct rules, training rules, injures, nutrition, and laundry.
4.) Contact a coach 1 day ahead of time to excuse your sons attendance from a scheduled practice or event if necessary.
5.) 24-hour rule
Parents, please wait 24 hours after the game to address a coach.
6.) When you have concerns
Talk with your sons position coach first-then if needed schedule a meeting with the head coach.
7.) We will discuss concerns in person ONLY
no e-mails or phone calls.
8.) Approach a coach, as you would want to be approached.
~ Communication you should accept from your son's coach:
1.) Philosophy of the program/coach.
2.) Expectations the coach has for your child as well as the rest of the team.
3.) Locations and times of all practices/games.
4.) Team requirements, fees, special equipment, off-season requirements.
5.) Proper procedures; should your child be injured during participation.
6.) Discipline that results in denial of the child's participation.
~ Communication Coaches expect from Parents:
1.) Concerns expressed directly to the coach.
2.) Notifications of any schedule conflicts well in advance.
3.) Specific concerns in regard to a coach's philosophy and/or expectations.
· Expectations of Coaches:
1.) Teach your son to compete.
2.) Teach Football.
3.) Conditioning and weight training.
4.) Prepare game and practice plans.
5.) Evaluate performance.
6.) Guidance in non-football areas.
7.) Teach Teamwork.
8.) Motivate and support.
9.) College request.
10.) Make their football experience fun but disciplined.
· Expectations of Student-Athletes:
1.) Priorities: 1. Faith 2. Family 3. School 4. Football
2.) Have a great attitude: You choose your own
~Do whats right.
~Be as good as you can.
~Treat others, as you want to be treated.
3.) Help teammates: Talk up, not down. (Coach each other up)
4.) Player Responsibilities:
a) Be a leader at Waterford Mott High School.
b) Respect and return all issued equipment.
c) Abide by WSD Code of Conduct rules.
d) Compete hard everyday. (100% at all times!)
e) Know all your assignments.
f) Be coachable.
g) Put TEAM ahead of yourself.
h) Give back to community.
5.) Dedication and Commitment:
~BE ON TIME.
~Attendance at all practices and games.
+ First missed practice: player sits out a half.
+ Second missed practice: player sits out game.
+ Third missed practice: parent-player meeting.
* (Unless a parent or the school excused the absence)
· Program Goals:
A. Everyone is glad to be here.
B. We have great enthusiasm.
C. We have great camaraderie. (Work as a Family)
D. We treat everyone with respect.
E. We are a disciplined program:
1. We know what to do.
2. We know when to do it.
3. We do it as hard as we can.
F. Be competitive with anyone in the State.
G. Academic All-State.
· Game Goals:
#1. Win the first game.
#2. Win the rivalry games.
#3. Play as hard as we can. (Never Give Up!)
#4. Play with PRIDE.
#5. Division Championship.
#6. State Championship.
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Waterford School District's Athletic Code of Conduct
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Scope of Athletic Program:
The value of an athletic program cannot be measured simply in terms of wins and losses. A beneficial athletic program is one that provides athletes the opportunity to experience personal growth and development, both physically and mentally. The Waterford School District athletic program will allow athletes to learn to accept personal responsibility for success and failure, and to recognize the limitations and strengths of both. Each sports program will strive to teach motivation, self-discipline, self confidence, loyalty, leadership sacrifice, extra effort and a positive attitude.
It is important for everyone, including the staff, students and parents in the Waterford School District, to realize that participation in an athletic program is not the right of all students. It is a privilege that is afforded to those individuals who possess the ability, attitude, disposition, cooperative spirit and desire to represent the school and community. Waterford School Districts
Interscholastic Athletic Program will require special standards and expectations in the area of academics, citizenship, training rules, and sportsmanship.
Waterford School District:
The Waterford Interscholastic Athletic Code of Conduct for student athletes has been developed and implemented to provide a common set of rules for all students participating in athletics. A student who
elects to participate in athletics is voluntarily making a choice of self-discipline and self-denial. It is our hope that this information will assist all athletes and parents of the Waterford School District. Student athletes are to comply with all aspects of the code if they desire continued eligibility status. The
Waterford School District is a member of the MHSAA and abides by its rules and guidelines.
SECTION 1: Rules and Regulations for Athletes
A. ENROLLMENT
The student must be enrolled in the school for which he/she competes by the Monday of the fourth week of the semester in which he/she competes or must move into the school district with his/her parent or guardian with whom they last lived with during the current school year. The student must reside in the school service area in which he attends school unless he/she has
received prior district and MHSAA approval to compete at different school.
B. ELIGIBILITY: HIGH SCHOOL
I. Previous Semester Record
The student/athlete must have received at least twenty credit hours for work taken during the previous semester of enrollment. This is equal to having or passing four (4) one-half credit courses per semester. The student/athlete must also have a minimum of a 2.00 Grade Point
Average from the previous semester.
II. Current Semester Record/Semesters of Competition
The student/athlete must be doing passing work of a 2.0 GPA in at least twenty (20) credit hours of four (4) one-half credit classes during the present semester. If the student/athlete does not meet the current semester standard they must sit out a minimum of one (1) week Monday through Monday until the minimum requirements are met. A student may continue to practice
during this ineligible period, but may not compete in game competition or scrimmages. A
student, once enrolled in grade nine shall be allowed to compete in only four (4) first semesters and four (4) second semesters.
III. Probation Rule
A probationary eligibility period of one (1) and only one (1) semester will be granted to students who have passed a minimum of four (4) ½ credit classes from the previous semester but have failed to accumulate a 2.0 GPA. The probationary eligibility period will automatically be
applied to any student/athlete who tries out for any athletic team during a current semester. All first semester ninth (9th) grade student/athletes are exempt from the previous semester rule; however, they must follow the current semester rule to be eligible.
C. ELIGIBILITY PROCESS: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Athletic coaches will turn in complete rosters to the counseling secretary one (1) week before the first competitive game.
The counseling secretary will give all 7th, and 8th, and elective staff member copies of the weekly eligibility from which will contain the names of all of the participants of the interscholastic sports currently in season on Wednesday of each week.
The teachers will review the eligibility form and only mark the appropriate spaces for students who are currently enrolled in their class and who are receiving either a failing grade in their class or a poor citizenship mark or both. After marking all of the appropriate spaces, the teacher must
turn the eligibility form in to the counseling secretary by the end of the school day on Friday. If the teacher does not have any athletes with a failing grade or citizenship, they can disregard the form for that particular week.
On Monday of the following week, a list of students will be released by the main office
containing the names of students who are ineligible to participate in sports for the current week due to not meeting the eligibility requirements in the previous week. The eligibility period is one week, and students can earn their eligibility back for the following weeks if marks are improved.
This process will be repeated weekly.
D. ACADEMIC AND CITIZENSHIP PROGRESS: MIDDLE SCHOOL
A student is ineligible when he/she is failing two (2) or more classes academically. A student is also ineligible when he/she receives a total of three (3) citizenship marks or two (2) citizenship
marks and failing one (1) academic class.
The building athletic administrator will decide all final eligibility decisions.
E. AGE REQUIREMENT: HIGH SCHOOL
A student who competes in any interscholastic athletic contest must be under nineteen (19) years of age except that a student whose nineteenth (19th) birthday occurs on or after September 1 of a
current school year is eligible for the balance of that school year.
F. AGE REQUIREMENT: MIDDLE SCHOOL
A seventh grade student who competes in any interscholastic athletic contest must be under fourteen (14) years of age, except that a student whose (14th) birthday occurs on or after September 1 of a current school year is eligible for the balance of that school year. An eighth grade student who competes in any interscholastic athletic contest must be under fifteen (15) years of age, except that a student whose (15th) birthday occurs on or after September 1 of a
current school year.
G. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
A student must have a physical examination form signed by the MD, D.O., Physicians
Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner who administers the physical examination, certifying that the student is fully able to compete in athletics. This physical must take place April 15 or later to be used for the current school year. The student can not participate in any practice sessions or
contests until the completed form has been turned over to the team coach and filed in the schools main office.
H. CODE OF CONDUCT
The student can not practice or compete until the attached code of conduct form is signed and returned by the student and parent.
I. DURATION OF ATHLETIC CODE
Students shall be regarded to be under the rules of the Athletic Code of Conduct beginning with their first day of participation in interscholastic athletics and continuing through to the date of
graduation or the last date of participation, whichever is later. Students entering 7th & 9th grade will be considered to have no previous violations.
J. INDIVIDUAL TEAM RULES AND GUIDELINES
Each coach has the authority to develop additional award requirements and team guidelines for his or her sport not inconsistent with school wide rules and procedures. These rules will be subject to the approval of the building Athletic Directors office and presented to all team
members at the beginning of the season.
K. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ON DAY OF CONTEST
Students are expected to be in school the entire day of a contest in order to participate in the activity that day. For an athletic event that takes place on a day that school is not in session, student athletes are expected to be in attendance on the day preceding the event. The building
principal or athletic director have the authority to prearrange exceptions to the attendance regulation. Examples include, but are not limited to: court appearances, death in the family, funeral arrangements, and student activities.
L. EQUIPMENT USAGE
Any participant who is issued athletic equipment or uses any athletic equipment owned by the school district will be held financially responsible for the use and care of the assigned or designated athletic equipment.
SECTION II: MAINTAINING AMATEUR STATUS
A. ELIGIBILITY
After once representing a MHSAA member school in competition in any sport, a student shall not be eligible to represent his or her high school if that student: (1) receives money or other valuable consideration from any source for participating in athletics, sports, or games listed below; (2) receives money or other valuable consideration for officiating in interscholastic athletic contests; or (3) signs a professional athletic contract.
B. INELIGIBILITY
A student shall be ineligible under this regulation if he or she violates its amateur provisions only in the following activities: baseball, basketball, bowling, girls competitive cheer, cross country,
football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, alpine skiing, soccer, girls softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, girls volleyball or wrestling.
C. REINSTATEMENT
A student ineligible under this Regulation may not apply for reinstatement until the equivalent of one full school year of enrollment has elapsed following the date of his or her last violation.
Any questions regarding maintaining your amateur status should be directed to your building athletic director or the district Athletic Department.
SECTION III: AWARDS
A. A student will not accept from any source anything for participation in athletics other than an emblematic award. An emblematic award would include, but not be limited, to any medal, ribbon, badge, plaque, cup, trophy, banner, picture or regular letter awards.
B. No acceptable award shall exceed twenty five ($25.00) dollars in value. The price does not include engraving.
C. No one, such as a parent, friend, or other person, may accept an award on behalf of the athlete at any time prior to graduating from high school.
Acceptance of such items as merchandise, memberships, privileges, services, sweaters, athletic equipment, wearing apparel, and watches would be a violation.
SECTION IV: NCAA - FOR COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS
If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, you must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse was established as a separate organization by the NCAA member institutions in January 1993. The Clearinghouse ensures consistent interpretation of NCAA initial-eligibility
requirements for all prospective athletes at all member institutions. If you want to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, plan to start the certification process early usually the end of your junior year in high school. SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR DETAILS. Information can be
obtained on the web site at: NCAAclearinghouse.org
SECTION V: GENERAL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
When a person (student-athlete or parent) has a question, or concern, or complaint regarding an athletic situation not involving the Athletic Code, the following lines of communication have been found to be most effective: Start with the source talk directly with the coach in question in private, face to face, away from the practice site. A telephone call may be necessary to arrange an appointment.
1. If necessary, speak with the head coach of the sport involved
2. If necessary, speak with the athletic director
3. If necessary, speak with the principal
All concerns must be heard at the lowest possible level before intervention by a higher authority can occur.
Realizing that both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations, the list below presents communication guidelines both for parents and coaches: Communication parents expect from their childs coach
1. Philosophy of the coach
2. Expectations the coach has for their child as well as the team
3. Locations and times of all practices and contests
4. Team requirements as well as special equipment, out-of-season conditioning
5. Discipline that may result in the denial of their childs participation
Communication coaches expect from parents
1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach
2. Notification to the coach of any schedule conflicts well in advance
3. Specific concerns regarding the coachs philosophy and/or expectations
Appropriate concerns to discuss with the coach
1. The treatment of their child both mentally and physically
2. Ways to help their child improve
3. Concerns about their childs behavior
Inappropriate concerns to discuss with the coach
1. Playing time
2. Team strategy
3. Play calling
4. Other student athletes
SECTION VI: CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS
Participation on an interscholastic team is a privilege, not a right. An athlete will be suspended from school if he/she breaks a rule and the discipline guideline calls for suspension. During a suspension, the athlete will not be allowed to participate in any school activities including sports. After a suspension is completed, it will be the coachs decision to determine how soon the student athlete may participate again taking into account practice procedures and physical conditioning.
A. GENERAL BEHAVIOR: It is a privilege to be part of the Waterford Secondary Interscholastic Athletic Program; therefore, there are expectations beyond what is required of a non-athlete. These
rules are in addition to those found in the Student Code of Conduct.
If an athlete receives either an in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension for any reason, the athlete will not practice or compete until the suspension has been served. This includes the entire day the suspension is served.
B. CONDUCT OF THE ATHLETE: Any civil law infraction, arrest, vandalism associated with athletic equipment and facilities; taking and/or wearing unauthorized athletic apparel from our school or rival school; or conduct by a student athlete that is determined by the coach and school administration to be detrimental to the athletic program, school, or school district can result in disciplinary action as severe as dismissal from the athletic program.
C. HAZING ACTIVITIES: Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational process and are prohibited at all times. Hazing is defined as any willful act done by a student, whether individually or in concert with others, to another student for the purpose of subjecting such
student to humiliation, physical abuse or threats of abuse, social or other ostracism, shame or disgrace. If any type of hazing activity is a possibility a conference involving coach, parents, athlete, and building administration will take place. Depending on the severity of the incident, the penalty could result in disciplinary action as severe as dismissal from the athletic program.
D. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT OR PROFANITY: A display of unsportsmanlike conduct toward an opponent, official or teammate or the use of profanity during a practice or contest will result in counseling by the coach and possible suspension.
E. TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, AND DRUGS: Smoking, chewing of tobacco, drinking of alcoholic
beverages, drug abuse, steroids, and/or human growth hormones have been proven to be detrimental to an athletes performance and/or health. Therefore, possession/use of any of these substances is prohibited among athletes. These rules apply regardless of age. If an athlete breaks training rules on
or off campus (the use of any substance) the discipline guidelines for suspension will be applied to their participation in sports.
FIRST OFFENSE: The athlete will be suspended from the team for 30% of the total scheduled games for the season. The suspension from the team can include post-season games. If the violation occurs when less than 30% of the contests remain the
suspension will be carried over to the athletes next season of competition.
SECOND OFFENSE: The athlete will be dismissed from the team for the remainder of the current season. He/she must show proof of rehabilitation if alcohol or drug related. This could be an in-school group or professional counseling. The athlete must
meet with the building athletic administrator before reinstatement to the athletic program. A second offense violation regarding drugs, alcohol, or tobacco will result in a more severe penalty than a first offense violation. The building administration and District Athletic Director will work together to determine these cases.
THIRD OFFENSE: The athlete will not be allowed to participate in any interscholastic program for one year from the time of offense. This means three athletic seasons. He/she must show proof of counseling before appearing before the building athletic administrator for reinstatement.
REMINDER: As an athlete you are representing the Waterford School District. Your conduct and behavior is a direct reflection on your parents, team and your school.
PROMOTE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!
Revision date: July 2006
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