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MOORESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTPRESENTS

“ATHLETIC EDUCATION NIGHT - 2014

“Ninth Grade Athletes & parents, what you need to

know!”

PRESENTATION

SLIDE INFORMATION HANDOUTS IMPORTANT WEB

ADDRESSES NCAA / Recruiting

Presentation SUMMATION QUESTION AND

ANSWERS

What is Athletic Education?

Basic InformationMoorestown School District

PhilosophyNJSIAA EligibilityNCAA EligibilityNAIA EligibilityRecruiting & The Reality of

Scholarships

MOORESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Neil Rosa, CAADirector of Athletics (ext. 12150)

National Federation of High Schools (NFHS)

New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)

Burlington County Scholastic League (BCSL)Olympic Conference (Volleyball) (O.C.)West Jersey Football League (WJFL)Skyland Conference (Boys’ Lacrosse)West Jersey Interscholastic Volleyball League (WJIVL)

Athletic Education Continued

Parent-Athlete handbookwww.mtps.comSchedules (games, practices,

directions) www.rschhooltoday.comDaily Schedules x12156nrosa@mtps.comx12150

MOORESTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Philosophy Statement“The MTHS School District places the highest emphasis on the

overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs. The athletic program likewise affirms academics as the highest priority in the life of our student-athletes. In doing so, we seek to strengthen the integration of athletic program objectives with the academic and developmental objectives.

Recognizing that the students have needs and interest that go beyond the scope of academic life, the school district is committed to providing an athletic program consistent with those needs and interest. Further, the athletic program is consistent with the academic doctrine in that it encourages students to pursue excellence through hard work and to develop attitudes of integrity, fairness, mutual respect, teamwork and dedication.”

EDUCATION BASED ATHLETICS

LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION

Freshmen (8th - 9th graders)Junior Varsity (9th – 11th graders)Varsity (9th – 12th graders)

See handout with the philosophical statements regarding each level.

RISK OF PARTICIPATION

Advised Consent forms Physical Forms (July 16th & 17th) Health History Updates Drug Test Form Emergency Contact Form Impact testing / Concussion Cardiac AwarenessOnline REGISTRATION BEGINS JULY 1ST Processing Day – August 1st

VALUE OF SPORTS

Imperative that parents/guardians understand and champion “education based” athletics and the value in participation, even if your child is not a starter or “star athlete”.

S-A’s take away something positive from interscholastic experience that will follow them for life.

Why play?

Why play sports?Social Aspect

Friends / It’s fun

Participatory Aspect Part of a team / Big Picture (Identity with the school)

Competitive Aspects Inter-scholastic / Championships / Win / Scholarships

Life long lessons are learned: How to set & achieve goals. How to handle success & failure. Adapting to different leadership styles. Personality blending. Work ethic. Sacrifice (giving something up). Discipline. (on time, execution, etc.)

Why play sports?

Research indicates student-athletes have: Higher G.P.A.’s

Less drug/alcohol use

Fewer teen pregnancies

Lower drop out rate

Higher graduation rate

Fewer discipline referrals

Participating in a Sport is a Privilege, not a Right

Established Spring vs Brunch (1984)Manusco vs MIAA (2009)

Privileges can be taken away for various reasons including violation of Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct is comprised of 2 aspects that student athletes must be responsible for:

Drug and Alcohol useBehavioral(Review the student handbook when it gets

distributed in 1st week of school.)

Interscholastic vs. Youth Programming

Primary purpose of MBF, MYSBA, MLC, Little Leagues, parent directed Travel Teams, etc. is participation with some development.

Interscholastic programs support participation but are ultimately geared towards providing athletes the opportunity to reach their potential competing with and against like minded athletes.

“The pyramid of effect” in terms of varsity participation.

This may entail moving players up a level (often times over an older player). We do not discriminate on age, but rewards on ability just like the rest of the school.

Role on Team Defined

Potential Starter An athlete who will receive some

playing time. Developmental player Valued reserve. An athlete who will not be selected.(expectation of coaches to communicate to the

S-A their status at least three times per season.)

Roles in the Program

Athlete – Participants, Focus of Program Coach – Professionals – Philosophy. Officials – Professionals who administer

contests. Parents – Fans & Supporters.

(Conflict occurs when one tries to accomplish the other’s role.)

Communication Chain

1. Athlete to Coach

2. Parent to Coach

3. Parent to Athletic Director“You are expected to express concerns

directly with the coach”Do not try and speak to them before or

after a practice or game. Please call them at work.

Communication Issues

Inappropriate for Discussion: Playing Time Team Strategy Play Calling Other Student-

Athletes Speaking for

“other” adults.

• Appropriate For Discussion

– Treatment of your child mentally and

physically– Ways to help your

child improve– Concerns about

your child’s behavior

Communication

If following a meeting the two sides do not agree, it does not mean communication did not take place.

It means the parties disagreed!

Keys to Success

Students need good time management skills

Parents & students need to communicate with each other.

Please communicate with the coaching staff about issues.

Understand the expectations increase each year your child progresses in a sport.

SEASON END OBLIGATIONS

Athletes are responsible for replacing any equipment or uniforms not turned in at the end of the season. Athletes will not be allowed to try out for the next sport season until the equipment is turned in or paid for.

NJSIAA ELIGIBILITY

CREDITS Fall (Sept. 1 - Jan, 31)

30 credits in the preceding academic year

Second semester (Feb. 1 - June 30) 15 credits at the close of first semester

GPA – We do not have limitation

Transfers – complicated and wide range

AGE Ineligible if 19

prior to Sept. 1 Ineligible for

freshmen, if 16 prior to Sept. 1

Born prior to Sept 1, 1995

I.E.P. Parents/Guardian CST / Principal

NCAA ELIGIBILITYDIVISION I

GPA minimum 2.0 on

a 4.0 sliding scale in core

S.A.T. or A.C.T. Qualifier

*2.55 / 800 / 662.5 / 820 / 682.0 / 1010 / 86

Partial-qualifier2.75+ / 720 / 592.52 / 810 / 67

CORE COURSE 16 Total 4 years English 2 years Math 2 years Science

including 1 lab 2 year additional Math,

Science or English 2 years Social Science 3 additional academic

courses

NCAA DIVISION I Continued

• Amateurism certification from NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA DIVISION I Continued

Post August 2016 Enrollees• 2.3 GPA• Increase in sliding scale (ei. S.A.T.

1000 / 2.5)• 10 of 16 core courses before start of

12th grade• 7 of 10 must be in English, Math,

Science

IMPORTANT!Computer Science Was Eliminated!

Computer science courses cannot be used for initial-eligibility purposes.

Eliminated for both Division I and Division II.

Went into effective August 1, 2005.

New Division I Initial-Eligibility Index

This is an abbreviated version of the full scale. This shows the high end, the low end and points in between.

688202.500

374003.550

8610102.000779202.250

597202.750526203.000

ACT(Sum of Scores)

SATCore Grade-Point Average

NCAA ELIGIBILITYDIVISION II

G.P.A. 2.5 on 4.0 sliding

scaleS.A.T. 820

combinedA.C.T. 68 sum

score

CORE COURSES16 Total

4 years English 3 years Math 2 years Science 2 years Social Science 2 years additional

academic courses 3 years additional

course in any of the above

NCAA ELIGIBILTIYDIVISION III

Based on eligibility requirements set by the member institution and the college’s participating athletic conference

NAIA ELIGIBILITY

BASED ON ANY TWO OF THE THREE REQUIREMENTS

a minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0 scalecombined score for SAT of 860 or

ACT of 18rank in the top 50% of your class

ROLE OF STUDENT-ATHLETE

THE THREE P’s Proactive -Persistent -Prepared

PERSONAL GROWTH Academically - Will I have the desire, support, ability to

succeed? Socially - Will I be comfortable in my surroundings? Athletically - Will I contribute and become a better

player? Ready for the transition (new role, new teammates, new

coaches, new environment, time management, time commitment)

Are you growing now as a Student-Athlete Leader?

THE WELL INFORMED STUDENT-ATHLETE

ADMISSIONS Requirements Timelines

Eligibility Requirements Recruiting rules

(visits, recruiting periods)

financial aid

What college recruiters look for!

WHEN DOES YOUR RECRUITMENT START?

“Prospective student-athlete” 9th grade

“Recruited prospective student-athlete” receive more than one call (after July 1

of junior year) visit you or any family member provide a paid visit to campus

Important Web Addresses

http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA.pdf

National Federation of High Schools (NFHS)

http://www.nfhs.org/

Important Web Addresses

NCAA Eligibility Center www.ncaa.org National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) www.naia.org National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) www.njcaa.org New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic

Association (NJSIAA) www.njsiaa.org CoreCourseGPA www.corecoursegpa.com

What to look for in the next four years!

Web postingsAthletic Dept. PresentationsCoach’s packet of informationInformative posters

H.I.B. Laws

Important for the safety and growth of our children

New laws will be time consuming to chart and investigate

Be aware this may effect ones extra-curricular eligibility

More to follow in the summer months – watch web page for notifications. Policy and procedures are being formed.

Moorestown Fall Sports Online Registration

Online registration will begin July 1st at noon.Remember, once registered be sure to drop off at the nurse’s office the hard copy of the Physical Forms, Health History Update and Asthma Action Plan (if applicable)

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