Student – Athlete Handbook 2021-2022
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Red Raider Athletics – Honoring Christ through Excellence in Athletics STUDENT – ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2021-2022 1 | Page Red Raider Athletics – Honoring Christ through Excellence in Athletics Northwestern College Department of Athletics Student-Athlete Handbook I. MISSION 3 II. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF VARSITY ATHLETICS 3 “Raider” Definition Affiliations Core Values Department Contact Information III. ELIGIBILITY 7 24-Hour Rule Minimum GPA Progress towards Graduation Term Limits COVID Reminders for 2021-2022 IV. ATHLETIC TRAINING POLICIES 9 Secondary Insurance Athletic Training Clinic Procedures V. CODE OF CONDUCT 10 Statement of Purpose Athletic Department Covenant Behavioral Guidelines Conduct and Discipline Board Statement of Consequences Appeal Process VI. DRUG TESTING 12 VII. AMATEUR CODE – NAME, IMAGE AND LIKENESS (NIL) 13 VIII. NWC PERFORMANCE TRAINING 13 IX. MEDIA RELATIONS 14 Statement of Purpose Accountability Team-Related News Respect Privacy Appropriate Grammar Interview Pointers Social Networking Website Policy Twitter Guidelines X. NWC STUDENT ATHLETE CONSENT FORM 19 2 | Page Red Raider Athletics – Honoring Christ through Excellence in Athletics Raider (raid-er) (1882) – One who is fearless, confident and prepared to finish the task through discipline, sacrifice and the relentless pursuit of excellence NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Northwestern College is a Christian academic community engaging students in courageous and faithful learning and living that empowers them to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world. NAIA The purpose of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and the principle that athletics serve as an integral part of education. The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conference and independent structures, and the benefits of membership in a national association. GREAT PLAINS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (GPAC) The purpose of the GPAC shall be the mutual promotion and supervision of intercollegiate athletics consistent with the dignity and high purpose of Christian higher education. The member institutions of the GPAC, an athletic conference of faith-based institutions of higher learning, are committed to an intercollegiate athletic environment that is grounded in an educational athletic model, recognizing the centrality of the GPAC institutions’ academic missions and encouraging integration of the athletic and educational experiences of its student athletes. Members are collectively committed to the conference by involvement in conference activities and events. GPAC Schools Briar Cliff University Hastings College College of St Mary Midland University Concordia University Morningside University Dakota Wesleyan University Mount Marty College Doane University Northwestern College Dordt University University of Jamestown 3 | Page Red Raider Athletics – Honoring Christ through Excellence in Athletics NORTHWESTERN ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT Honoring Christ through excellence in athletics. RED RAIDER ATHLETIC CORE VALUES 1. Faith in God Faith in God is the foundation of all aspects of a meaningful life Recognition that salvation is by grace through Christ alone, by faith alone Knowing that God is sovereign in all areas of our life, including athletics 2. Integrity Is a choice of correct behaviors displayed in small daily decisions That your actions follow your words and beliefs “If you have integrity, nothing else matters and if you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters” (Brown) 3. Respect Is distinguished by unselfishness Is directed toward self and others Demonstration of humility 4. Responsibility Is focused attention and effort! This is applicable to your entire life! Examples of being responsible are: A. Discipline – attentiveness, enthusiasm, commitment B. Mental toughness – only worry about those things you can control C. Academic responsibility – enthusiastic pursuit of knowledge 5. Sportsmanship Respect authority of officials – value your opponent Compete within the rules of the game Demonstrate self-control and ownership of behavior 6. Servant Leadership Is being the first to serve and the last to be served! Being a leader means you are choosing to serve your teammates – it is a privilege to serve, not a right to be served Nothing in life is free but service to others The Core Values identified above are consistent with the NAIA Champions of Character initiative, but also reflect Northwestern College’s mission as a distinctively Christian college. NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE ATHLETIC TEAMS (21) Men Women Co-Ed Football Volleyball Athletic Band Cross Country Cross Country Cheer Soccer Soccer E-Sports Basketball Basketball Wrestling Dance Track and Field Track and Field Tennis Tennis Golf Golf Baseball Softball 4 | Page Red Raider Athletics – Honoring Christ through Excellence in Athletics ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Administration and Support Staff Vice President of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker [email protected] A.D. Office Manager Jacki Goebel [email protected] Assistant Athletic Director Rik Dahl [email protected] Assistant AD - Facilities Director Patrick Sinnema [email protected] Faculty Athletic Representative Byron Noordewier [email protected] FAR Assistant/Registrar Stephanie Bosgraaf [email protected] College President Greg Christy [email protected] Vice President for Advancement Jay Wielenga [email protected] Concessions Manager Billy Kirch [email protected] Athletic Laundry Supervisor Tim Vander Ploeg [email protected] Directory of Financial Aid Eric Anderson [email protected] Media Services/ Sports Information Director of Marketing Duane Beeson [email protected] Director of Athletic Communications Steven Carlson [email protected] Assistant Sports Information Morgan Swedorski [email protected] Assistant Sports Information Jared Kirkeby [email protected] Assistant Sports Information Shannon Andringa [email protected] Athletic Training Director of Athletic Training Seth Wolles [email protected] Assistant Athletic Training Kayla Tindall [email protected] Graduate Assistant AT Bennett Sikkink [email protected] Athletic Performance Director of Athletic Performance Kyle Ochsner [email protected] Assistant Athletic Performance Coach Maria Fruechte [email protected] Graduate Assistant Coach Colin Snyder [email protected] Coaching Staff Athletic Band Director Steve Connell [email protected] Baseball Head Coach Brian Wede [email protected] Assistant Coach – Pitching Jared Kirkeby [email protected] Assistant Coach Jeff Schouten [email protected] Assistant Coach Matt Van Schepen [email protected] Graduate Assistant Nolan Hoff [email protected] Basketball (Men’s) Head Coach Kris Korver [email protected] Assistant Coach Ben Miller [email protected] Assistant Coach Austin Schlatter [email protected] Assistant Coach Colton Kooima [email protected] Assistant Coach Tony Krogman [email protected] Basketball (Women’s) Head Coach Kristin Rotert [email protected] Assistant Coach Macy Miller [email protected] Assistant Coach Gary Richardson [email protected] Assistant Coach Morgan Swedorski [email protected] Graduate Assistant Taylor Deniston [email protected] 5 | Page Red Raider Athletics – Honoring Christ through Excellence in Athletics Cheerleading and Dance Head Coach Taylor Nygren [email protected] Assistant Coach Julia Goodburn [email protected] Cross Country Head Coach Scott Bahrke [email protected] Assistant Coach Carrie Krohn [email protected] Esports Director of Esports Cole Prescott [email protected] Assistant Coach – Rocket League Joshua Fischer [email protected] Football Head Coach Matt McCarty [email protected] Offensive Coordinator Josh Davis [email protected] Defensive Coordinator Billy Kirch [email protected] Assistant Coach – Linebackers Brad Zeutenhorst [email protected] Assistant Coach – D-Line Ross Fernstrum [email protected] Assistant Coach – Receivers Brice Byker [email protected] Assistant Coach – Tight Ends Gabe Davis [email protected] Assistant Coach – D-Line Sam Van Ginkel [email protected] Graduate Assistant – Quarterbacks Samuel Rall [email protected] Graduate Assistant – D-Backs Tarence Roby [email protected] Assistant Coach – Linebackers Tanner Machacek [email protected] Assistant Coach – Running Backs Benji Kasel [email protected] Assistant Coach – O-Line Levi Letsche [email protected] Golf (Men’s) Head Coach Aaron Aberson [email protected] Assistant Coach Austin Reitz [email protected] Golf (Women’s) Head Coach Courtney Den Herder [email protected] Assistant Coach Shayla Dahl [email protected] Soccer (Men’s) Head Coach Dan Swier [email protected] Assistant Coach – JV Tyler Limmer [email protected] Assistant Coach – Goalkeepers Michael Simmelink [email protected] Soccer (Women’s) Head Coach Shannon Andringa [email protected] Graduate Assistant Taylor Harvey [email protected] Assistant Coach Nancy Dickmann [email protected]