Student-Athlete Handbook
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STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK 2021-22 A NOTE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMISSIONS AND ATHLETICS Dear Midway University Student-Athlete: We are very happy to have you here at Midway University and as a member of our athletic department community. We are looking forward to another great year of success in the classroom and during competition. There are many opportunities for you to succeed. You will find that one of the things that makes Midway special is the dedicated team of faculty and staff who are committed to seeing you reach your academic and athletic goals. It is our expectation that you act in a responsible manner and be accountable for all your actions. Please take the time to read the contents of this handbook. Remember that all Midway student-athletes must sign and knowledge and consent form confirming that they have received and reviewed this handbook. Again, we are glad you have chosen Midway University and we are here for you. If anyone on our athletic staff can assist you, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Rusty Kennedy Vice President of Admissions and Athletics 1 Name Position Phone Email Rusty Kennedy VP of Admissions and Athletics 859.846.5456 [email protected] Robbie Shay Assistant Athletic Director/Archery Coach 859.846.5493 [email protected] Dylan Brown Sports Information Director 859.846.5327 [email protected] Stephanie Keeley Faculty Athletic Representative 859.846.5877 [email protected] Mark Fang Athletic Trainer 859.846.5806 [email protected] Luther Bramblett Baseball Coach 859.846.3317 [email protected] Joe Krupinski Men’s Basketball Coach 859.846.5301 [email protected] Chris Minner Women’s Basketball Coach 859.846.5723 [email protected] Jay Walls Cross Country Coach 859.846.6052 [email protected] Heath Gunnison Hunt Seat Coach 859.846.5739 [email protected] Conner Smith Western Coach 859.846.5337 [email protected] Otis Smith Golf Coach 859.846.5302 [email protected] Tim Wolz Men’s Soccer Coach 859.846.3408 [email protected] Sherrill Smith Women’s Soccer Coach 859.846.5352 [email protected] Krystal Cammuse Softball Coach 859.846.5834 [email protected] TBA Tennis Coach 859.846.5474 Jonea Rima Volleyball Coach 859.846.3347 [email protected] Nikki Mooney Cheerleading Coach 859.846.5366 [email protected] Jay Walls Track & Field Coach 859.846.6052 [email protected] Jake Brumbelow Wrestling Coach 859.846.3346 [email protected] Michael Hall Bowling Coach 859.846.5343 [email protected] Alyssa Tinker eSports Coach 859.846.5305 [email protected] Maria Steakley Swim Coach 859.846.3305 maria. [email protected] Danny Davis Sprint Football Coach 859.846.5347 [email protected] TBA Dance Coach Disclaimer: Information in the Student-Athlete Handbook can be changed at any time. Students must also adhere to the policies found in the Student Handbook and Catalog. 2 MIDWAY UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Midway University engages and challenges students to achieve individual growth, responsible citizenship, and meaningful careers through personalized educational experiences. (Adopted November 8, 2018) VISION STATEMENT Midway University is a vibrant and diverse institution committed to academic excellence and individual growth. VALUES Midway University fosters core values shared by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and reflect the beliefs of our founder, Dr. L.L. Pinkerton. These values include: • Valuing the dignity of all people • Acting with integrity and responsibility • Viewing self as part of the community • Living life within a global context • Providing service to others • Pursing life-long learning ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Athletic Department provides the student-athlete with the necessary knowledge and experience to achieve athletic and academic potential while developing a sense of self and leadership qualities in a positive competitive atmosphere. Involvement in athletics at Midway University will contribute to the development of the whole person. CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER The NAIA Champions of Character program has established five core values that go well beyond the playing field to the daily decisions of our student-athletes. The Midway University Athletic Department believes that these core values should be shared by student-athletes and teams from all sport programs, regardless of their conference affiliation. These character values help young people — and those associated with their development — make good choices in all aspects of their life and reflect the true spirit of competition. The five core values are: • Integrity — Positive internal traits that guide behavior • Respect — Treating others the way you want to be treated • Responsibility — The social force that binds the individual to the good of the team • Sportsmanship — Following the rules, spirit and etiquette of athletic competition • Servant Leadership — Serving the greater good 3 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Each Midway University athletic team is led by a head coach. Assistant coaches for each program will report directly to the head coach. All head coaches will report directly to the VP for Admissions and Athletics. The VP for Admissions and Athletics will report to the Midway University President. The Midway University President reports to the Board of Trustees. COMMUNITY SERVICE Midway Athletics is committed to giving back to both the campus and surrounding community. By providing opportunities for student-athletes to serve, these young men and women make meaningful contributions to society. Teams, as well as individual student-athletes, are involved in numerous charity and community organizations, schools, and hospitals. Coaches are expected to encourage community service and to track and record team service hours each year to be reported to the Champions of Character Liaison and VP for Admissions and Athletics at the end of the school year. Each program is encouraged to participate in excess of 15 hours of community service per school year. NAIA REQUIREMENTS NAIA ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS The following is a short listing of criteria that needs to be met to be eligible to represent a member institution in any manner (scrimmages, intercollegiate competitions). For more information on NAIA Eligibility Regulations, visit www.naia.org. 1. If an entering freshman,* be a graduate of an accredited high school or be accepted as a regular student in good standing as defined by the enrolling institution and meet two of the three entry level requirements. *An entering freshman is defined as a student who, upon becoming identified with an institution, has not been previously identified with an institution(s) of higher learning for two semesters or three quarters (equivalent). a. Achieve a minimum of 18 on the Enhanced ACT or 970 on the SAT. The ACT/SAT test must be taken on a national or international testing date and certified to the institution prior to the beginning of each term in which the student initially participates (residual tests are not acceptable). The SAT score of 970 or higher must be achieved on the Critical Reading and Math sections of the SAT. Scores must be achieved on a single test. i. EXCEPTION: For ACT tests taken beginning March 2016 through April 30, 2019, a minimum score of 16 will satisfy this requirement. This exception will apply to tests taken through April 30, 2019, after which point the exception no longer applies. b. Achieve a minimum overall high school grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. c. Graduate in the top half of your graduating class. i. EXCEPTION: Completion of nine institutional credit hours prior to identification at any institution of higher education can be used if no class rank appears on the final official high school transcript. The credit hours must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. The coursework must be accepted as institutional credit on the certifying NAIA institution’s official transcript. The coursework must also be shown as earned prior to the term in which the student wishes to compete, as indicated on an official transcript. For CLEP or AP credit not applied to the transcript within a term, official documentation issued by the testing service noting the date the exam was taken will suffice. (Effective May 1, 2020) 2. You MUST be making normal progress toward a recognized baccalaureate degree and maintain the grade points required to remain a student in good standing, as a defined by the institution you are attending. a. An entering freshman who satisfies initial eligibility requirements in Bylaws Article V, Section C, Item 2 must have accumulated a minimum of nine institutional credit hours prior to identification for the second term of attendance. Only those institutional credit hours earned after identification (at any institution) may be applied toward meeting the Nine-Hour Rule for a second-term freshman. b. An entering freshman who satisfies one of the initial eligibility requirements found in Bylaws Article V, Section C, Item 2 can gain eligibility in a subsequent term if the student passed 12 institutional credit hours with a grade of 4 “C” or better during the first term of attendance at the certifying NAIA institution. For purposes of this rule, the NAIA does not recognize a +/- attached to a letter grade. Consequently, a C+, C, and C- shall count as a C. (Effective now). 3. You MUST be identified and enrolled in 12 credit hours at the time of participation. Should participation take place between terms, you must have been identified with the institution the term immediately preceding the date of participation. 4. You MUST, if a second-term freshman, have accumulated a minimum of nine institutional credit hours BEFORE identification for the second term of attendance. 5. You MUST have accumulated a minimum of 24 institutional credit hours the two immediately previous terms of attendance. Up to 12 institutional credit hours earned during the summer and/on non-term may be applied to meet the 24-hour rule, provided such credit is earned AFTER one of the two immediately previous terms of attendance.