Welcome to the 2018-2019 interscholastic athletic programs at Hagerty High School. HHS has quickly developed a tradition of success measured by wins and I would first like to commend you on your decision to participate within the athletic championships. Winning is a natural goal and is emphasized on the varsity levels - programs at HHS. In choosing to become involved in your school outside of the but never at the expense of healthy attitudes, values and individuals. At sub-varsity classroom, not only will you experience the joy of athletic competition, but also the levels, winning remains a goal but is subordinate to skill development and camaraderie of team sports. High school athletics is a valuable component of a well- participation. Above all, we want all of our athletes to have a rewarding and rounded student. I hope you find your experience here at HHS to be rewarding and enjoyable experience while attending Hagerty High School. enjoyable. Athletic Eligibility: Athletic participation is contingent upon two main factors, HHS Athletic Department academic standing and enrollment approval. The student must reside in the HHS Athletic Director Jay Getty 407-871-0790 [email protected] attendance zone, be an approved Choices transfer, an approved OPEN enrollment Assistant AD Juanita Hitt 407-871-0706 [email protected] transfer, or an approved SCVS/Home School student. All freshmen who are Secretary Laurie Kurtz 407-871-0982 [email protected] regularly promoted to the 9th grade are deemed eligible for athletic competition. All student-athletes must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Fall Sports Start Head Coach / Contact Football 7/30/18 Phil Ziglar [email protected] BLUE CARDS / Physical Exams / Insurance: All potential student-athletes must Cross Country 7/30/18 Jay Getty [email protected] have a current sports physical on file with the athletic department prior to trying out 7/30/18 Rick Duran [email protected] - G 7/30/18 Juanita Hitt [email protected] for any sports team on campus. The physical form must be fully completed for the – B 7/30/18 Brandi Malkovich [email protected] athlete to be released for tryouts. All student-athletes must also have some form of Golf – G 7/30/18 Tod Benedict [email protected] insurance – personal or school based to participate. Upon completion and – B/G 7/30/18 Keith Coville [email protected] submission of all paperwork, athletes are issued a “BLUE CARD” to give to their – SP 8/13/18 David Stone [email protected] coach upon request. The card releases the athlete to participate/tryout for a team at Winter Sports Start Head Coach / Contact HHS. Girls Soccer TBA Angie Densberger [email protected] Boys Soccer TBA Mike McAvoy [email protected] Cut Policy: One of the most difficult and unpleasant tasks of coaching is making Competitive Cheer TBA TBA TBA “cuts.” Before you tryout for any program at HHS, be prepared to accept the fact Girls TBA Josh Johns [email protected] that you may not make the squad. There are over 2,300 students enrolled at the Wrestling TBA Scott Diaz [email protected] Weightlifting - G TBA David Attaway [email protected] school. No one enjoys informing any student that he/she has not made the team, but Boys Basketball TBA Josh Kohn [email protected] in many instances it is necessary to reduce the number of participants to a Spring Sports Start Head Coach / Contact manageable number. All roster decisions made by the coaching staff are final. No Softball - FP TBA David Stone [email protected] candidate, including a senior, is guaranteed a spot on a team. TBA Matt Cleveland [email protected] TBA Ellen Runda [email protected] Playing Time: Decisions regarding playing time are made solely by the coaching Track and Field TBA Matt Malkovich [email protected] staff of each program. Playing time on all levels is based upon: Boys Weightlifting TBA Charles Nassar [email protected] 1. Performance at practice sessions – leadership, – B TBA Kyle Hofstaedter [email protected] sportsmanship, “coach ability”, desire, respect. Lacrosse – G TBA Mitch Whittington [email protected] 2. Discipline issues and team rule violations. Water Polo TBA Johan Guasp [email protected] 3. Physical preparedness to play – risk of injury. Boys Volleyball TBA Sarah Jarem [email protected] Sand Volleyball TBA Juanita Hitt [email protected] Athletes with questions regarding playing time should address them to the coaching staff of the program with the understanding that there is no playing time guarantee Athletic Philosophy: At HHS, we understand and appreciate the importance of on any level. athletics in the overall education of our student-athletes. Participation in athletics teaches values such as hard work, commitment, leadership, discipline, teamwork and Transportation: Transportation may be accomplished in any of three acceptable physical fitness within a framework of academic excellence. Participation also forms: SCPS buses, approved drivers or personal vehicle. The mode of contributes to the physical, emotional and social health of our students, along with transportation is established by each program and approved by the athletic director. promoting a sense of school pride. In many cases, SCPS transportation services is unable to meet our time schedule needs for contests based upon current route times associated with school dismal times in Seminole County. Under no circumstances will a student be permitted to ride with another student to a contest. Hagerty High School Athletics NCAA and Collegiate Eligibility: Athletes may wish to participate on the collegiate level after high school. In order to be eligible, student athletes must enroll “continuing a tradition of excellence” online at the NCAA Eligibility Center. The NCAA has very strict academic requirements for participation that are centered around the core course GPA and SAT/ACT scores. The NCAA GPA for Division I is a 2.3 cumulative grade point average, for Division II – 2.2 grade point average. For more information please visit A Guide to Hagerty High School Athletics the NCAA website and download “The Guide for the College Bound Student for Students and Parents 2018-2019 Athlete.”

Communication of Athletic Concerns: Positive and respectful communication between parents, athletes, coaches and administrators ultimately benefits the student- athlete. Involvement in athletics will allow your student to experience some of the most rewarding times of their lives. However, there will likely be times when things do not go their way or they disagree with a coach or staff. It is important that the parent realize that these situations are as much a part of the learning process as are the good times. The HHS coaching staff works hard to ensure the success of every athlete in our programs and we ask that you respect their position on issues within the team. We strongly encourage the athlete and not the parents to talk with the coaches regarding any team issues during the season. This is not only the most direct and productive means of communication, but also a valuable method of teaching responsibility. We realize that situations may arise in which you as a parent deem it necessary to raise a concern and we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines.

Appropriate concerns: treatment of your child, ways you can help your child and your child’s behavior. Follow us on Twitter - @HagertySports Issues not appropriate to discuss: playing time, team strategy, other athletes and play calling. Dr. Mary Williams – Principal Christy Tibbitts-Bryce – AP / Athletic Admin. Protocol for registering concerns: Contact the coach first, if the meeting does not provide a resolution – please contact the athletic department, Jay Jay Getty – Athletic Director Getty @ 407-871-0790. Juanita Hitt – Asst. Athletic Director Laurie Kurtz – Athletic Secretary Do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a game. These can be emotional times for both parties, meetings of this nature do not promote a HHS Athletic Department resolution. 407-871-0982

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