2013-2014 WCA Athletics Parent Meeting

2013-2014 Upper School Athletics Parent-Student Meeting

Westminster Athletics

•  Westminster Athletics is here to equip more men and women to engage the world and change it for Jesus Christ by developing competitive teams which pursue excellence in the areas of Christian character, work habits, academics and strengthening of the athletes faith in Jesus Christ.

Athletic Department

•  Athletic Director– Todd Zell •  314-997-2900 ext 6135 •  Follow me on Twitter @wcasports #gocats •  Administrative Assistant to the AD – Laura

Copeland •  314-997-2900 ext 6175 •  Assistant Athletic Director – Steve Bradley •  Middle School AD – JD Perona

My Kids

Topics to be discussed •  Purpose of this meeting •  What’s new •  Eligibility •  Ten Pillars •  Fan Expectation •  Chain of command •  Social Media •  Trainer – •  Resources •  Questions

What’s New

•  Charlie – Our dog •  TEAM PLAN– We are looking for ways to

communicate better with you. Want it to include costs so that you know what to expect.

•  New Conference – The Metro League – Metro League Awards Banquet at the end of

the year.

What’s New

•  Dr. Tom Stoner

•  Trainer – Hilary Orf – Pro-Rehab

•  WEBSITE – www.wcastl.org

•  Snack Bar/Concessions – Need Volunteers. Funds have helped purchase new scoreboards in the Gymnasium.

Eligibility

•  Must have earned 3.0 credits the previous semester. ( 6 classes) All Freshmen are eligible right now. Hopefully all will be at the break.

•  No GPA requirement.

Eligibility

•  If you transfer schools you are ineligible for athletics for 365 days.

•  There are some exceptions. Most of the time you can at least get sub-varsity eligibility

•  If you are transferring just talk to me and I will help you with the process.

Attendance •  MSHSAA & WCA policy that all athletes and

students participating in any after school events, (ie. music concerts and theatre productions) must attend every class period in which they are enrolled that day unless excused in advance by the Principal (Administrative team). That includes game day and practices. (If you miss an hour you cannot participate).

•  Possible excused absences include doctor appointments, funerals. However, we must have a note from that doctor stating they are “okay to participate.” Communication in advance is the key.

The 10 Pillars of WCA Athletics

This is what guides our program

1. Honor Jesus Christ in all things….the most important

measure of success

Success = Ability x Preparation x Effort x Will Athletes – Which of these do you have control over? How you prepare, how hard you try and how mentally tough you are ways you can Honor Jesus Christ. Coaches and parents this applies to us. Our actions need to be honoring.

2. Christian Character defines who we are…God Honoring

behavior, good sportsmanship, and avoiding drugs, alcohol and

tobacco are required. Sportsmanship is a must. We need to show that there is something different about us. MSHSAA REGULATED – If there are problems with the law.

MSHSAA CREDIBLE CITIZEN •  Law Enforcement: A student who commits an act for which

charges may be or have been filed by law enforcement authorities under any municipal ordinance, misdemeanor or felony statute shall not be eligible until all proceedings with the legal system have been concluded and any penalty (i.e. jail time, fine, court costs, etc.) or special condition of probation (i.e. restitution, community service, counseling, etc.) has been satisfied. If law enforcement authorities determine that charges will not be filed, eligibility will be contingent upon local school policies. Minor moving traffic offenses shall not affect eligibility, unless they involve drugs, alcohol, accidents or injuries. After a student has completed all court appearances and penalties, and has satisfied all special conditions of probation and remains under general probation only, local school authorities shall determine eligibility.

MSHSAA CREDIBLE CITIZEN • 1. A student who violates a local school policy is ineligible until completion of the prescribed school penalties. • 2. The eligibility of a student who is serving detention or in-school suspension shall be determined by local school authorities. • 3. A student shall not be considered eligible while serving an out-of-school suspension. • 4. A student who is expelled or who withdraws from school because of disciplinary measures shall not be considered eligible for 365 days from the date of expulsion or withdrawal. • 5. If a student misses class(es) without being excused by the principal, the student shall not be considered eligible on that date. Further, the student cannot be certified eligible to participate on any subsequent date until the student attends a full day of classes. • 6. Each individual school has the authority to set more restrictive citizenship standards and shall have the authority and responsibility to judge its students under those standards. • 7. Each school shall diligently and completely investigate any issue that could affect student eligibility. • 8. Student Responsibility: Each student is responsible to notify the school of any and all situations (Be upfront it makes it easier)

Athletes and Alcohol •  American Athletic Institute Speaker •  A survey was done of HS parents - 82% of parents

thought that their athlete didn’t drink, 52% of the athletes said they do.

•  Study of Olympic athletes found that their performance went down 11.4% after drinking. In HS athletes that number is about 20 – 30%.

•  1 time getting drunk is equal to 14 days of lost training. •  Areas that are affected: Hydration, Reaction Time,

Metabolism, Sleep and its ILLEGAL. •  You cannot be at your best if you are making unhealthy

choices and thus you are letting your teammates down.

3. Good Grades and conduct Lead the Way…Successful athletes must be successful

students •  We are students first and athletes second. •  Last School Year – We handed out 289

Scholar athlete t-shirts from the fall. Athletes with a 3.5 or above.

•  Awesome

NCAA - CLEARINGHOUSE

•  New Requirements for Freshmen •  Varying levels of eligibility based on GPA

and test scores •  Pay attention to core courses and your

core course GPA •  Reference sheet •  See Mrs. Kindbom in the guidance office. •  Also I have a powerpoint that I can email

you

4. WE before ME…what is best for the team always comes first

•  1 Corinthians 12: 12 •  12 Just as a body, though one, has

many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.

•  Each part is extremely important!!!

5. We will run the race to WIN….competing at the highest

level is the goal •  We play to win. Competition is a mutual

request for excellence. The other team is vital.

Fan Expectations Keep in mind the following: •  Coaches – No coach intentionally makes a bad decision. Trust them. They

want to win more than anyone. They have invested the most time. Choose the right time and place to discuss things with them.

•  Players – They are not perfect. They typically know when they make a mistake. Be Positive acknowledge good plays, great hustle, and acts of integrity for both teams.

•  Referees - Must deal with controversy. They are a necessary part of the game. Their position requires a level of respect. They are someone’s family as well.

•  Opponents – Respect our opposing players and coaches for the time and effort that they have put in. They are our opponent not our enemy. We need them in order to experience true competition.

•  Keep it fun. •  Our goal should be for schools to feel welcome. •  Set the standard for everyone else to follow.

6. We are in this together….Athletes, coaches

and parents are all on the same page.

The Fulfilling Ride by Greg Dale – Great Book Should a disagreement occur with a coach please follow the following order: WAIT 24 Hours. 1. If possible have the player talk to the coach sometime during the school day or before practice. 2. Parent call and set up an appointment to meet with the coach. Not right after a game or a practice. Talk on the phone or in person. E-mail is the last choice. 3. Go to your level coach first, then the head coach. 4. Call to set up a conference with the AD and the coach. 5. We can work our way up from there if necessary.

What to discuss? Do’s – •  The treatment of you student mentally and physically. •  Ways to help your student improve. •  Concerns about student behavior. Don’ts – •  Playing Time •  Team Strategy •  Play Calling •  Other student-athletes

7. COMMITMENTS are paramount…showing up and

honoring your word is the norm

•  Coaches should be able to rely on you •  US athletics is different we do need and

want you here everyday. Accountability – Coaches should know that you are doing your best even when they aren’t watching

8. We will grow and improve in and out of season…getting better demands hard work

•  Weight Program with Coach Schall – Out of season MWF

•  Summer S&C - •  Play Multiple Sports – Size of our school. it

is not good for your body to just play one sport all of the time. Overuse injuries may occur. Learn from different coaches.

9. Supporting other players and teams is expected…we all share

Wildcat Pride

•  Be a fan of all WCA teams •  Cheer for your teammates while on the

floor or on the bench

• BLUE CREW @Wcabluecrew

10. Positive Attitudes will influence outcomes…passion, enthusiasm, and energy will

drive us

Cool Pic of me and my two sons

Social Media

•  http://1001recruittips.com/50-twitter-tips-for-student-athletes-from-tomsatkowiak/

•  Be smart •  Be positive •  Be respectful •  Remember future employers or coaches

are watching •  If you wouldn’t say it to someone standing

in front of you don’t tweet it.

Athletic Trainer Hilary Orf -ProRehab

314-997-2900 ext 6270 636-751-8793

horf@wcastl.org •  Non-Game days she is here from

1:30-6:00. •  We do have a recommended Orthopedist,

Dr. Rothrock. •  If you see a doctor please send a note to

Hilary.

Head Injuries •  State of Missouri passed – Youth sports

brain injury prevention act. – Required to give you information – Handout –  If there is any sign of a concussion the athlete

is to be pulled from the contest immediately – Athlete cannot return to action for a minimum

of 24 hours and being symptom free – More info you could go to www.mshaa.org for

an informational video. Or www.nfhslearn.org both have free educational materials.

Head Injuries

•  There is a 5 day return to action procedure that we are required to follow

•  Concussion testing through Hilary – Impact

•  The Brain is very important so we will always follow – When in doubt sit them out.

Resources

•  Schedules – –  Website www.wcastl.org - –  Stats – www.stlhighschoolsports.com (stltoday) –  Veracross – We are working on making this work for

you. –  Twitter - @wcasports - #gocats – If you are at a game

tweet me the score and I will post it. I try to give updates at the games I am at but I can’t get to all of them. I will also put cancellations on here. You can even receive tweets via text message by texting FOLLOW @wcasports to 40404 might get old :)

Resources

•  “The fulfilling ride” – Greg Dale •  “Season of Life” – Geoffry Marx •  “Inside out Coaching” – Joe Ehrmann •  Mikematheny.com •  “Winning Kids with Sport” – Dr. Rick

McGuire

No Caption Needed

GO MIZZOU!!

Questions

Todd Zell Athletic Director

314-997-2900 ext 6135 tzell@wcastl.org

@WCAsports