The document summarizes key information from an Oak Ridge High School athletic department head coaches meeting. It outlines the mission, philosophy, and policies of the athletic department. It introduces the athletic director and staff and provides an overview of the sports offered at each season. The document reviews responsibilities of head coaches such as adhering to eligibility requirements, submitting rosters and scores online, conducting meetings, and managing uniforms and equipment. It also discusses fundraising, transportation, and end-of-year banquets. The goal is for coaches to work as a team to support student athletes and represent the school with pride.

1. Oak Ridge Pioneer’sHead Coaches MeetingAugust 16th 2011

2. Go Pioneers!

3. Oak Ridge AthleticsWelcome: Janet Rasmussen (Athletic Director)Oak Ridge High School:Established in 19566A Football7A Basketball, Softball, Volleyball3A Cross Country2A Golf, SwimmingOrlando Metro Conference 19 schools

4. OR is in the East Division (10 schools East of I-4)

5. 28 Athletic Teams -Boys/Girls/Freshman/JV/VarsityMission statementOak Ridge strives to offer as many sports as possible to both male and female students. All Athletic programs will stress academic success, physical fitness, character development, discipline, and good sportsmanship. Our student athletes represent our school and community and are expected to be student leaders with positive behavior.

6. PhilosophyThe Athletic Department strives to achieve the same standards of excellence in its athletic program as exists within the school’s academic programs. The Athletic Department recognizes a commitment to serve the school, student-athletes, alumni, and friends. Further, it embraces the concept that the student-athlete is first and foremost a student possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests, and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body.

7. Philosophy con’tOak Ridge is committed to the Orange County School District and its interscholastic athletic policies and procedures. It acknowledges and upholds the concept of institutional control, requiring appropriate participation in the development and review of athletic policies by the principal, athletic staff and county athletic director.

8. Athletic Department Janet Rasmussen Athletic Director Shelton Lewis Administrator Linda Hernandez Asst. Athletic Dir Zach Tullis Business Manager Stephanie Lennon Head Athletic Trainer James Masters Asst. Athletic Trainer Evan Emeran Bookeeper/purchase orders Wanda Anderson Bookeeper/transportation Dr. Leigh Ann Bradshaw Principal

9. Fall SportsSteve Pearson Leonie Chandersingh B /G BowlingLeah Williams CheerleadingAdolph Morris/Carol Mayes B/G Cross CountryElijah Williams FootballColleen Bennett Girls VolleyballTia Miceli SwimmingMike CarbeniaBrian Fronczek Golf

10. Winter SportsAlex Jackson Boys BasketballMike Carbenia Girls BasketballKenny Coutain Boys SoccerWilliam Rodriguez Girls SoccerNikki Nash Girls WeightliftingTBA Wrestling

11. Spring sportsRobbie Meleney Fred Johnson BaseballMark Noel TennisGena Austin-Gibson SoftballDustin Adkins Flag FootballMatt Colman Boys Weight Lifting Alex Jackson Boys VolleyballElijah Williams Boys/Girls Track

12. Athletic Dept. PoliciesAll ORHS athletic dept. personnel are expected to follow the policies and regulations contained in the handbook (www.orhsathletics.pbworks.com).They are intended to supplement FHSAA by-laws and regulations, OCPS requirements, as well as other documents pertaining to athletic activities at OR.

13. Head Coach General ResponsibilitiesAdheres to ORHS athletic department policyAdheres to FHSAA and NFHS (bookmark FHSAA)

14. SportsmanshipPromote sportsmanship at every opportunityStarts with the coaching staffInterscholastic athletics are integral part of our schoolAthletic program is a model for schoolReview National Code of Ethics for High School Coaches:http://www.nfhs.org

15. Coaching clearanceAll Assistant coaches must be cleared before allowed on field or court

16. Online rules presentationDue at the beginning of each season on C2Chttp://www.c2cschools.com/Please check FHSAA/C2C for deadlines

17. SchedulesC2CAD needs current copy at all timesIf changes are made, notify AD, front office, parents and teamCheck FHSAA calendar or handbook for sport begin/end datesCheck OCPS calendar or handbook for breaks, testing (no games during FCAT)

18. RosterInput all names in C2CEmail copy to ADPrepare State Entry List (SEL) well in advance

19. Reporting ScoresIt is your responsibility to update C2CFines for scores not inputted by midnight

20. C2C rundownZach Tullis (C2C guru)

21. MeetingsConduct preseason parent meetingsDistribute expectations, code of conduct; awarding of varsity letters protocol; copy to ADTurn in all signed code of conducts and expectations to ADAttend all district/metro meetings1st metro coaches meeting August 24th

22. InventoryCounts of all equipment and uniforms need to be performed before and after season (copy to AD 3 days after season ends)

23. Uniforms Students are not allowed to take any school purchased uniforms / warm-ups homeUtilize team managers to help with laundryEnsure no student athlete with obligation to ORHS participates in athletics

24. EligibilityCheck on C2CGPA (Cumulative Unweighted; must be 2.0 or higher). Grades are uploaded each semester, not 9 weeks

25. Eligibility Con’tAttendance: The student athlete must live in the Oak Ridge attendance zone set forth by OCPS or have a County transfer with athletic appeals approvedOpportunity Scholarship – check on summer participation

26. Eligibility con’tAll Physical paperwork must be approved by Athletic Trainer – check C2CAbide all recommendations by Athletic Trainer as far as when student athlete returns from injury

27. PhysicalsPine Castle Chiropractics; Walker Middle SchoolAll physical paperwork turned into Athletic Trainer by student athlete in personComplete injury report for away games; copy to ATStudent managers must turn in emergency cards

28. AdvertiseSell, sell, sellAnnouncements, flyers; tables at open housesGet the word out!

29. Academic TrackingPaper-based; weeklyTurn these in to the AD each weekForms on ORHS athletics handbook websiteFocus on academic progress; NCAA eligibilityStudy hall

30. Student Athletes’ RecordsKeep AD informed of college interest; share with mediaRecord of all wins/losses/stats turned into AD within 10 days following season end

31. Orlando SentinelReport scores: 407-420-5474 or sports@orlandosentinel.comSchedules: cking@orlandosentinel.comVarsity roll call: sruiz@orlandosentinel.comCollege signings: chays@orlandosentinel.comStories: sruiz@orlandosentinel.com; bcollings@orlandosentinel.comChannel 9 – Joe Kepner; joe.kepner@coxtv.com

32. Ejections, suspensions24 hour ruleReport all game ejections to AD that night

33. OfficialsRespectGreet them upon arrivalCommunicate any issues with AD

34. 21st CenturyDrop off / Pick up; provide rosters to 21st centuryMonitor athletes at all times

35. FundraisingPlease see AD to fill out forms and get approvalKnow what funds will be used forCar washes not allowedParticipate in athletic dept fundraisers2 banners per teamSponsorship letter in handbook

36. Pioneer PrideExemplify in all facilitiesNo chairs in gymPick up trashPut away equipment properlyDon’t leave items outsideKeep locker rooms cleanReport all safety hazards ASAP to AD

37. No ProfanityMusic in the weight roomConducting practice and games

38. Sharing AthletesPlease encourage your athletes to join other sports in your offseasonEncourage partnership (i.e. boys weightlifting/track/spring football)

39. Certification/EndorsementWhy not? You get paid more money for same jobCPR; First Aid; Sport Skills; Approach to AthleticsAll non faculty coaches must obtain coaching certificate (3 or 5 year)All information in online handbook

40. Bus TransportationActivity bus – get with Beth Hoover County – 10 days in advance; schedule to Wanda AndersonInform AD of travel arrangements; delays; changesPrivate vehicle transportation (prior approval necessary; info in handbook online

41. Purchase OrdersSigned by AD firstWork with selected vendorsTurn into Evan Emeran – Book keeper

42. End of year banquetsAD will help with scheduling, recommendationsKeep it reasonable Please complete within one month of end of seasonRecognize scholar athletes

43. TeamworkVolunteer at other OR athletic eventsAll head coaches work home football gamesAll head coaches share ticket taking dutiesCommunicate with other coaches regarding practice schedules

44. Scheduling EvaluationsAD will conduct head coachesHead coach will do asstsForms are provided by AD

45. Team/Individual PicturesYearbook (Ms. Walton)

46. Community serviceStudent athletes benefit from participating in activities helping othersPlenty of activities which don’t take away from student athletes’ limited resourcesWorking with younger studentsHomeless sheltersPlayground donation