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second game without written notice shall result in dismissal from the team.These conditions are intended to teach the students to be responsible and tocommunicate.We encourage students to participate in off-campus sports or activities.However, a commitment to an SHS sport takes precedence over other outsideactivities. Parents will have to talk seriously with their child before the seasonto determine if participating in more than one activity is possible. The AthleticDirector can usually help determine what can and cannot be done.PLAYER CONDUCTSportsmanship is of utmost importance to the SHS Athletics Program, forboth the PE classes and the After School teams. Emphasis is placed on respectof teammates, coaches, referees, and the opposing team. SHS prides itself onbeing the team to set the example for proper behavior with our opponents. Atgame time, fair and honest play will be expected and any decision made by thereferee or umpire should be accepted, even if the player disagrees with the call.The students are taught that referees are human and that mistakes will be made.After a game, regardless of the outcome, opposing team members should becongratulated on a game well played.PARENT CONDUCTParents must conduct themselves in a supportive manner during practices andgames. A parent may not agree with a call made by an official or a decisionmade by a coach, but still must remember that these individuals are, in allfairness, trying to do the best job possible. An unruly or complaining parentis an embarrassment to the team and the school. Inappropriate behavior mayresult in the team being penalized, or that particular parent may be ejectedfrom the game. The league’s behavior policy is very firm, and action will betaken against unruly parents. Sacred Heart is a strong supporter of this policy,and is proud that our parents generally have been very supportive so that theirattendance at games is both encouraged and welcomed. If parents have issueswith coaches, referees, etc., they must make an appointment with the coach orAthletic Director to discuss the matter. Approaching a coach after a game is notappropriate.• Parent must volunteer at least once a year to be a “team parent”.• Team parents should fulfill team duties such as bringing snacks, workingthe snack shack at games, helping with the scorekeeping duties, andsupporting the Booster Club when asked for help.• Parents are responsible for maintaining a positive attitude in the stands oron the sidelines.• Parents should read the team rules with their student athletes and helpthem understand the commitment involved.• When an issue arises, parents should contact the athletic staff throughe-mail or phone. Athletic events and practices are not the time for theathletic staff to discuss issues; it is a time for the focus to be fon the studentathletes.BOOSTER CLUBThe Booster Club provides support and service to the Athletic Department.The Booster Club coordinates the team parents for each boys and girls sport,and works with the Athletic Department to maintain and staff both snack bars.Parents are expected to be a “team parent” for one of their child’s teams at leastonce a year. A Booster Club representative will call parents for their volunteerassignment. The Booster Club also helps coordinate a number of fundraisingactivities as well as the year-end Sports Celebration Night.POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE (PCA)Sacred Heart is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance. PCA is a nonprofitorganization that helps coaches, parents, and players develop a positiveattitude when playing for or coaching a team, or when watching from thestands. At least one parent must attend a PCA workshop before their childcan participate in after-school athletics. The workshop is given in Septemberin conjunction with the Athletics Information night. All coaches andadministrators must also attend a workshop.TRANSPORTATIONParents must provide transportation to and from games. We recommend thatparents who are unable to attend an event should have their child carpool withanother family. Directions to all of the sites are provided on our website.Parent Expectations• All 4th grade parents and new parents to the school must attend the SportsInformation/Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop held in September. Thisis required for participation in our athletic program.• Parents must make sure students attend all practices and games, and shouldcommunicate with the athletic staff in a timely manner when absences needto occur.UNIFORMSUniforms are distributed at the beginning of the season. Athletes are heldaccountable for the return of a clean uniform at the end of the season.54 55
WEB SITEThe Athletics page can be found by going to the school Web site. The Athleticspage contains game and practice information for all teams currently playing.The weekly practice schedule page lists practice times and any changes thatoccur. This site also includes important forms and flyers relevant to Athleticprograms and events. Snack bar/snack shack duties will be listed for parents aswell as instructions for running these concessions.AWARDSThere will be a Sports Celebration Night ceremony held in the evening at theend of the school year to recognize the hard work of all athletes and coaches.Every athlete will receive a pin for each team sport in which he/she participated.League championship teams will also be recognized. In addition, there will beseveral special awards presented:• Sportsmanship Awards (Grades 5-8)The Sportsmanship Award recognizes one male and one female athleteper grade level who have demonstrated excellent effort, positive attitude,dedication to their teams, respect for coaches and officials, and a truedesire to improve their skills. These are student athletes who embody theSHS philosophy and serve as a model for their peers. Students who haveparticipated in at least three sports during that school year are eligible forthis award.• Track Athlete of the Year (4th-8th)The top male and female athlete (those receiving the most points in theleague track meet) for each grade level (4-8) will receive a plaque. Also, theoverall top male and female track athlete (as determined by total points) willreceive the Track Athlete of the Year award.• Four Sport Award (8th Grade Only)This award recognizes those students who have shown a passion for athleticsby participating in four team sports during their 6th, 7th, and 8th gradeyears.• Gator Athlete of the Year (8th Grade Only)This award recognizes one male and one female athlete who have exhibitedboth exceptional skills and exceptional sportsmanship in team sports andSHS. Students who have participated in at least three sports during the 6th,7th, and 8th grades are eligible to receive this award.• Virginia Lochtefeld Sportsmanship Award/Kevin EaglesonSportsmanship Award (8th Grade Only)These awards recognize one female and one male athlete who havedemonstrated outstanding sportsmanship during their time at SHS.Students who have participated in at least three sports during their 6th, 7thand 8th grade years are eligible for this award.COACHESThe appropriate Athletic Director chooses team coaches. They are chosen fromthe faculty, staff, and other outside sources (e.g., high school/college students).Parents occasionally may be asked to help or fill in. When high school studentsare hired as coaches, the Athletic Directors will assist them during the season.Parents who have coaching experience and wish to commit to coaching the fullseason will need to interview with the Athletic Directors. All coaches mustattend a PCA workshop to qualify for the position.Coaches must make a commitment to the philosophy of Sacred Hearteducation and to the Athletics Program in particular. The coaches must committhemselves to their leadership role in the areas of sportsmanship, fair play, andappropriate conduct on and off the playing surface. The appropriate AthleticDirector will continually evaluate a coach’s performance based on the way he/she interacts with the athletes, the parents, the opposing team, and the officials.Parents and students have the opportunity to evaluate coaches at the end ofeach season using forms provided by the Positive Coaching Alliance. Theevaluations are read by the Principal, the appropriate Athletic Director and theLower and Middle School Deans, and are taken into serious consideration whenrehiring coaches.SHS ATHLETIC RULES• Players are not to argue with coaches, referees or officials.• Players are not to use improper language as this reflects negatively on SHS,their team, and themselves.• Players are to attend practices and games unless excused by the coach orAthletic Director.• All absences must be communicated by the parent or guardian to theappropriate Athletic Director. Detention, babysitting, parties, etc., are notexcused absences.• Any player who misses an excessive number of practices or games is subjectto removal from the team.56 57
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