ARROWHEAD High School CCOOAACCHHEESS’’ HHAANNDDBBOOOOKK DATE OF ADOPTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2006 UPDATED JULY, 2011 Arrowhead High School 800 North Avenue Hartland, Wisconsin 53029 Activities Office Phone: 262-369-3612, ext. 4203 Activities Office Fax: 262-367-1870 Activities Director’s e-mail: [email protected] COACHES HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................. 2 VALUES ........................................................................................................................................ 3 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4 COCURRICULAR POLICY STATEMENT ……………………… …………………………… …3 ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY……………………………………… ………………………….. ….3 COCURRICULAR PROGRAMS ............................................................................................... 5 ATHLETIC SEASONS ..................................................................................................................... 5 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................. 6 COACHES ..................................................................................................................................... 7 COACHES CODE OF ETHICS .......................................................................................................... 7 COACHING POLICIES .................................................................................................................... 8 EVALUATION OF COACHES ........................................................................................................... 9 RESPONSIBILITIES OF COACHES .................................................................................................. 10 COACHES CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................. 14 COLLEGE BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES …………………… …………… ………… …….. 16 NCAA INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE…………… …………… … ………………17 USE OF VOLUNTEER COACHES……………………… … …………… ………………….. 17 DISTRICT VOLUNTEER COACH CONTRACT…………… ………………………………… 18 RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF ATHLETES ........................................................................... 20 SQUAD CUTS .............................................................................................................................. 21 HIGH SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ATHLETES………..21 SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY ……………………………………………………………….21 RESIDENCY…………………………………………………………………………………21 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS……………………………………………………….21 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE………………………………………………………………...22 TRANSPORTATION TO ATHLETIC CONTESTS ……………………………………..22 CODE OF CONDUCT ……………………………………………………………… … 22 CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN ATHLETE ………………………………………….…23 NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY ........................................................................................ 28 HARASSMENT POLICY .......................................................................................................... 29 USE OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS ……………………………………………….31 BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS ………………………………………………………………32 AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS …………… ………………………………… 32 STAFF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ………………………… ……………………………….. 32 STAFF VERIFICATION FORM ……………………………………………… ……………….34 APPENDIX A: PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING INJURIES APPENDIX B : BOARD POLICY 620-NON RESIDENT STUDENTS APPENDIX C: WIAA RULES OF ELIGIBILITY ARTICLE II RESIDENCE & TRANSFER Dear Coach: Welcome to Arrowhead High School and to the Coaching Staff. I hope your stay with us is long and enjoyable. I will try my best to work with you to make your tenure a real benefit to our student-athletes. The purpose of this handbook is to set forth some pertinent operating procedures in order to bring uniformity throughout the department. There are many details that every coach needs to be aware of so we can all serve our students within the framework of state and local regulations. Arrowhead is a member of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, the governing agency for secondary athletic programs. The rules and regulations governing our interscholastic programs can be found in the WIAA Handbook, and season regulations manuals. All coaches should read and be familiar with the rules and regulations related to their sport(s). Since athletics at Arrowhead is a part of the overall curriculum, we expect all department personnel to strive for high standards of success and behavior. I ask that you keep your ideals high, your goals in line with our philosophy, and your conduct on and off the playing area above reproach as you represent our school, and community. If this is done, you will be a tremendous asset to the Arrowhead community and the coaching profession. Sincerely, Kevin Flegner Activities Director Arrowhead High School Date of Adoption: November 8, 2006 1 MISSION STATEMENT ARROWHEAD HIGH SCHOOL A SOURCE OF COMMUNITY PRIDE The mission of The Arrowhead High School is to provide a comprehensive public education that challenges individuals to reach their full potential. Students, school, parents, and community share the responsibility to provide an ‘Arrowhead Experience’ that will enable students to become responsible adults who can succeed in the future. With students as the focus of all that we do, we are committed to establishing and achieving high expectations with measurable goals that promote excellence. July 20, 1994 Date of Adoption: November 8, 2006 2 VALUES The success of the Arrowhead District is dependent upon these basic values: People: Students, school, parents, and the community establish a foundation based on communication, respect, trust, honesty, tolerance, and accountability, which is the source of our strength. Learning: Challenging students to develop to their potential in a positive, safe, student-focused environment is the core of the ‘Arrowhead Experience’. Learning within a comprehensive curriculum is accomplished through instruction, competition, cooperation, creativity, diversity, personal responsibility, and independent thinking. Excellence: Through high expectations and established goals, students and staff strive to achieve first time quality. July 20, 1994 Date of Adoption: November 8, 2006 3 INTRODUCTION CO-CURRICULAR POLICY STATEMENT** School Board Policy 410 The Co-curricular Program of Arrowhead High School is an integral part of the total school program and is designed to help students become involved in a variety of activities. While the academic area of the high school is of paramount importance, the Board, administration, and staff believe participation in a well- directed co-curricular program affords definite opportunities, training, and experiences not ordinarily obtainable in the regular curriculum. Participation in the co-curricular program at Arrowhead is entirely voluntary and is a privilege that can be revoked. All students are invited and encouraged to take part. Students shall conduct themselves in such a manner as to be a credit to their school. Students, coaches, and parents shall be required to abide by all co- curricular rules, philosophy, and procedures adopted by the Board, and/or required by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), in addition to the Arrowhead High School Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities ARROWHEAD ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY Athletics at Arrowhead exist to: 1. Provide enjoyable activities to develop a sense of unity and pride among our student body, athletes, staff, and community. 2. Provide sports activities that are educational, healthful, and enjoyable for athletes. 3. Build self-confidence in the athletes. 4. Instill positive attitudes toward and teach methods to achieve lifetime physical fitness and good health for the athletes. 5. Teach and exemplify good sportsmanship among the athletes and fans. 6. Teach the athletes the skills, knowledge, and love of sports that will enrich their lives in the years to come. 7. Encourage the athletes to strive for excellence and provide opportunities to push their abilities beyond their own expectations. Date of Adoption: November 8, 2006 4 CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS ATHLETIC SEASONS WIAA rules will govern the length of all Arrowhead High School sport seasons. All sport seasons culminated by a State Tournament shall end with completion of the State Tournament or when the team involved has been eliminated from the Tournament. In the event a second sport starts before a current season is finished, the second sport’s practices must work around the practices and contests of the sport in season. Athletes may not start practice for a second sport while they are engaged in a sport, unless both coaches agree to a practice schedule that will be beneficial to the athlete. We have encouraged athletes to participate in multiple sports. As high school sport has evolved, the expectations of participation in each sport have increased. In order for an athlete to participate in multiple sports it is necessary for coaches, athletes, and parents to communicate so planning can be accurate. Out of Season Training As a department we encourage student-athletes to maintain a healthy active lifestyle both in and out of season. The WIAA rules and regulations that govern high school sport in Wisconsin are very clear about appropriate and inappropriate out of season training. We expect all coaches to follow the rules and