Athletic Directors in Maryland’s Public and Private Secondary Schools Sponsored by Athletic World Advertising and Crown Trohpy October 2005 www.msada-md.org President’s Message Welcome back to one an all! As all experienced the rains of fall, the snows of winter and the we begin the 2005-06 school prolonged dampness and cold that springtime sometimes year we enter into our duties brings to Maryland. But even in our most trying times of with a few facts of life that are temporary inconvenience we cannot begin to fathom the perfectly clear. First of all that destructive toll that Hurricane Kartina has brought to the we are by no means a match for gulf coast region. The lives of so many have been changed the fury of Mother Nature. forever due to these devastating events. Secondly that as citizens there are times when we must care for Our thoughts and prayers should go out to our colleagues in Lee Dove, CAA one another. And thirdly, that as athletics, in this region. Any way that we can reach out to educators and athletic administrators, we must make sure extend our best wishes or our assistance would certainly that our student athletes understand the importance of make a difference. As we reflect upon the “what if this were number one and number two above. to happen here”, let us remember that the bottom line is the kids we serve. As Athletic Directors we are usually well tuned in to the impact that weather has upon our daily schedules. We have In This Issue Certified Athletic Administrators Page 2 The following earned their RAA, CAA or CMAA certification during 2004/05. Message from Karl Heimbach Keith Adams, CAA – Springbrook High School Page 3 Sue Amos, CAA – Walter Johnson High School Page 3 ‘06 Conference Highlights Lori Batts, CAA – Mardela High School Kim Chorosiewski, CMAA – Garrison Forest School Page 6 Don Disney, CMAA – Howard County Public Schools NIAAA News Michael Duffy – Mt. Hebron High School Kim Hutcherson, CMAA – Holton-Arms School Insert Ronald Lane, CAA – Springbrook High School MSADA Application Greg LeGrand, RAA – Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association MSCA Application Robert Leonard, CAA – Damascus High School Jill Masterman, CMAA – Baltimore County Public Schools Pages 7-8 Richard O’Donnell, CAA – Chopticon High School Crab Talk Jeff Rose, CAA – Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Jeff Spielman, CAA – Hancock High School Page 10 Jim Tapley, CAA – Northwest High School Summer Institute Michael Williams, CMAA – Glenelg High School Page 11 Congratulations!! MSADA Membership Maryland State Athletic Directors Association Vice President’s Wrap-Up A Detailed Athletic Coaches’ Manual Saves Time By Karl Heimbach, CMAA, Athletic Director, Magruder High School One of the most useful tools for the Athletic Department at Magruder High School is the Athletic Coaches’ Manual. Almost all associations including the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association, counties, leagues, and various conferences, publish a handbook with specific regulations that member coaches and schools must follow. Each individual school is unique and thus has its own set of additional rules that may be different or more restrictive than those at other schools. It is because of these differences that each coach is issued a handbook to communicate our expectations. Karl Heimbach, CMAA The coaches get a copy at the pre-season staff meeting and are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with its contents. Our Athletic Coaches’ Manual describes the rules, policies, procedures and framework by which our Athletic Department functions. This manual is revised on an annual basis so that changes and improvements can be made as warranted. Suggestions for changes or additions can come from the Athletic Department, the Administration or the Coaching Staff. Each coach is required to sign the last page as evidence that they have read and understand the policies by which Magruder High School operates. The following topics are included in our Athletic Coaches’ Manual: Philosophy of Interscholastic Athletics Medical Examination and Records Academic Progress and Reports Medical Supplies Administration Officials Awards Out of Area / Overnight Trips Building Use and Requests Parent Meetings Cheerleaders Parent Permission Slips/Forms County Meetings PomPoms Early Dismissal of Students Postponement Procedures Early Practice Risk Management Procedures Extracurricular Fee Reporting Scores Evaluation Procedures Requisitions and Purchasing Faculty and Departmental Meetings Scheduling Field Preparation Security Fundraising Activities Sportsmanship Forms Injuries Student Attendance Inventory Procedures Student Eligibility Job Description Substance Abuse Policy Keys Team Rosters Locker Room Supervision Team Standards Lost Equipment Telephone Calls Maintenance of Locker and Team Rooms Volunteer Coaches Requirements Medical Cards Transportation Policies Weight Room Policies With the increasing number of coaches who either instruct outside our building or are classified as emergency coaches and not unit members of Montgomery County Public Schools, they need to have a complete coaches’ manual with explanations and sample forms. This is vital. The few minutes spent at the coaches meeting, highlighting key points of emphasis and changes from the previous year will save time in the long run and avoid potential problems during each season. A Copy of our Athletic Coaches’ Manual can be received as an attachment by sending 2 an e-mail to Karl Heimbach at [email protected] Maryland State Athletic Directors Association 2006 MSADA Conference Highlights April 21-23, 2006 Princess Royale Hotel and Conference Center Ocean City, Maryland Hope you TENTATIVE SCHEDULE LTC 501 – Philosophy, Organization, Professional Programs can join us! LTC 502 – Principles, Strategies and Methods LTC 504 – Legal Issues I (Rick Management) LTC 506 – Legal Issues II (Title IX, Sexual Harassment, ADA and Employment Law) LTC 518 – Management of Interscholastic Athletic Player Equipment (New Course) CAA Examination CPR Training and Recertification WORKSHOPS: “Working With a Coach Who Needs Improvement and Designing a Useful Coaching Evaluation Process” “Teaching the Power Clean” “NCAA Standards and What Athletes Should be Doing to Prepare for College” “Media Relations and Ways to Promote Your Program” “Having a Top Level Cheerleading/Pom Program that is Headache Free” Round Table Discussion: “Simple and Inexpensive Ideas to Improve Contest Safety” SPEAKERS: Banquet: Missy Meharg, Head Field Hockey Coach, University of Maryland, College Park Breakfast: Leo Totten, CAA, Athletic Director, Francis Scott Key High School “The Olympic Experience” Conference Vendors as of September 15,2005 Athletic World Advertising – www.athleticworld.com Crown Trophy – www.crownnnnntrophy.com GTM Sportswear – www.gtmsportswear.com M-F Athletic Company – www.everythingtrackandfield.com Sports Imports – [email protected] Weyer’s Floor Service, Inc. – www.weyersfloor.com 3 Maryland State Athletic Directors Association Section 2 Summer Meetings The MSADA Officers traveled to Beckley, West Virginia in June to attend the NIAAA Section 2 summer meetings. Each year the officers or representatives from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and District of Columbia gather at a pre-determined location, in a host state, for these meetings. Discussion this summer centered around the NIAAA’s five year Strategic Plan. The NIAAA, like the MSADA is a professional organization for Athletic Administrators. “The mission of the NIAAA is to develop, enhance and preserve the educational values of interscholastic athletics. The NIAAA serves its members by providing resources to develop and enhance leadership skills and by offering opportunities for professional growth.” The new Strategic Plan is designed to continue to meet this mission. You as members of the MSADA should take advantage of the opportunity to become a member of the NIAAA, if you have not already done so. This organization exists for you. Our goal in Maryland is to continue to encourage our state members to join this worthwhile professional organization. The benefits of membership far outweigh the annual fee. For information about the NIAAA please go to the website at: www.niaaa.org Apologies Apologies Apologies Our apologies to Mike Lafferty, CAA at Dulaney High School for the mistakes in our conference wrap up newsletter. Below is the correct information Mike Lafferty, CAA of Dulaney High School 2005 Maryland State Athletic Director of the Year Help Wanted With so many talented Athletic Administrators within the State of Maryland it only seems feasible to assume that out there somewhere is an individual who has the inner talents of vocabulary, penmanship, and creative writing. If these qualities describe you, then the MSADA is looking for your help. The Executive Council is seeking a qualified person for the position of Editor for the MSADA Newsletter. The newsletter goes out three times a year and a trained eye for grammar, a keen literary sense, and a polished use of vocabulary would be a welcomed commodity by the Executive Council. If you would like to get involved with your state organization by offering your time in this capacity please contact Lee Dove, CAA, your MSADA President at: [email protected] ○ ○ 2006 Summer Institute ○ THANK YOU Plans are in the works for another Summer Institute. ○ ○ Site and Date still to be determined ○ THANK YOU ○ ○ ○ THANK YOU ○ ○ NEW Athletic Director’s