Rockhurst Hawklet Soccer Program Parent Player Meeting

Rockhurst Hawklet Soccer Program Parent & Player Meeting • • • A Jesuit Tradition of Excellence * * * Missouri State Soccer Champions 1998, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013 Missouri State Finalists 1988, 1989, 2002, 2004 Missouri State 3 rd Place 1987, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006 Missouri State 4 th Place 1997, 2000, 2012

Welcome to the Rockhurst Soccer Program 2015

RHS Soccer • Schedule and updates – RHS Athletic/Soccer website. • Please check for recent updates as there have been some game date, time and event changes at different levels.

RHS Moodle Page http: //www. rockhursths. edu/ Soccer Program Resource • Click Quicklinks button (top right corner of RHS webpage) and click on Moodle. • Scroll down to categories • click on the Athletics Link • Click on the 2015 Soccer Link

2015 RHS Soccer Staff • Chris Lawson- Head Coach Clawson@rockhursths. edu • Mike Wickenhauser- Varsity Assistant: Mwickenh@rockhursths. edu • Dan Salzman- Varsity GK Coach Dsalzman@kcp. com • Luke Harmon- Footskills technical staff assistant • Jeremy Mc. Elduff- JV Coach Jmcelduf@rockhursths. edu • Mike Comiskey- C Level Coach mcomiskey@rockhursths. edu • Christopher Gebauer- C Level Asst coach – Gebauer@rockhursths. edu • Dan Shaver- Freshmen coach Dshaver@rockhursths. edu •

Trainers & Treatment • Paul Mc. Gannon- Head RHS Trainer • pmcgannon@rockhursths. edu • Craig Klos- Trainer • Paul is full time & usually can be found at the Field House & should be point of contact for any injuries or rehab. • Constant follow up or communication w/ Paul is key. Players not training should see Paul daily.

Blue White Game • Blue-White Soccer Game • Stadium –Wednesday Aug. 19 th • Varsity vs JV -5: 00 pm • Sophomores vs Frosh- 6: 30 pm

Due Dates • Blue-White BBQ RSVP & $25 per family fee- Due Tuesday Aug. 18 th- to level coach or coordinator • RHS Soccer Spirit Apparel order forms- Due-Aug. 19 th to level coach or coordinator. *Approx delivery date: week of Sept. 7 th-11 th. • Family level roles for BBQ – per family below • Varsity-iced cooler & (Gatorade or Power. Ade) • JV- 2 bags of chips • Sophomore- Iced cooler & (water) • Freshmen- dessert

Thank you! • To our alumni, parents & Mc. Enany Construction on the completion of the new turf training field east of the gym. • Check it out if you have not seen it yet.

Drop off & Pick up • Please drop off your son in north student lot or south lot for training. • The Athletic Dept requests no players or parents drive yellow gates or park in the east lot behind the gym during school time or weekday practices. • New turf field construction is done but still finishing up turfing areas around field.

Academic or Personal Concerns Communication • Student-athlete Academic or Personal concerns that can impact success. • Confidentiality w/ level coach & counselor • Cura Personalis ‘care of the person’ & Cura Apostolica ‘care of the community’.

Soccer Program- Communication • AD Mike Dierks- (RHS Athletic website) Please check the schedule for announcements, changes or updates. • Head Coach • Level Coach • Parent level Coordinators • Level coordinators (parent volunteer) will: assist coaches - communication & organizing roles • Parents & Players- Please check email & respond in a timely manner when time sensitive info is shared. • Coaches can and may text or email players info using student RHS email address for soccer practice, games, reminders etc.

Program communication lines • ‘Formation Process’- Player to teacher/coach • Encourage your son to speak w/ his coach first if he has questions. • Staff communication w/ Players is ongoing. • Please do not call or email me, our staff, the AD, Principal, or President about playing time/position, playing level or coaching strategy matters. • It is one of the best teachable moments students can have when talking w/ their teacher or coach.

Appropriate Communication & Role Form • Parents: Please read the Appropriate Communication form. • Players: Please read the Program Role Acceptance form & return the signed (player and parent signature needed) form to your level coach prior to the Blue White.

Transportation Policy • All players (all levels) required to ride school provided transportation to all away games. • Roundtrip transportation-available if needed at upper levels. • Players encouraged and may ride home w/ Parent after game. • Carpool to school to save time (after game) if interested. • Without written permission from your parent you may not ride home with another student or their family after a game. • JV & Varsity level- *Looping bus (picks up JV first then returns for Varsity & does same after each game when possible. )

RHS &MSHSAA Rules/Eligibility Non-school competition ‘Club’ - prohibited during HS soccer season • Auditions/tryouts w/ club, ODP, Academy etc are prohibited - (No college workouts during season on visits) • Call the staff, Athletic Director ……. if you have a question. Innocent & honest intentions can jeopardize a player and *programs eligibility. (*if school knows about matter). • HS Sports – A Privilege. . not a Liberty • Citizenship –By-law 212 (off the field behavior)- See Level Coach & AD privately if you have questions.

Academic Responsibility • School Policy- any student-athlete whose quarter GPA drops below a 2. 0 at grade card time = academic probation. • If the GPA is still below 2. 0 at the end of the next quarter =student-athlete being ineligible to compete and represent the school until the next quarter.

Academic Support • Student Success Center- daily after school • Testing Center- available before & after for make up • Schedule time with instructor before or after school or during activity period. • Communicate w/ teachers on a consistent basis if you need assistance or help understanding course work.

Soccer Program Expectations, Self Discipline & Accountability • JUG= *detention- an unexcused absence. • Please let your coach know in advance if you will be absent or late to training due to an Appt or school obligation or yes even a JUG. • The Soccer program is an extension of the school and its mission.

MSHSAA Rules • Overtime- Regular & Post Season games at Varsity level only & (in Tourn where winner must be determined) • Overtime- tournaments for sub varsity level (where a winner must be decided to advance) • Properly equipped rule- bracelets, necklace, shin guards etc. • Five (5)yellow card = player sits out next game • *Misconduct = dissent, inappropriate language, delay of game, off the ball etc. . ) is and will be dealt with appropriately. • Concussion: Player cannot return until cleared by specialist • Baseline testing will assist in this process! * See level coach if you have not taking the IMPACT test yet. (Fr/Jr & new students)

Training and Injuries • Training Schedule: Set by level coach usually 3: 30 pm-5: 30 pm • Players - change in the locker room prior to practice not in the parking lot or public places. • Injured players – see Mr. Paul Mc. Gannon & notify staff of injury. • Injured players should attend training daily unless they are receiving treatment or rehab & the two times conflict. • Please let a coach know in advance when possible that you won’t be at training or a game. This is helpful for staff who have set up activities & anticipate #’s. • If you miss school for illness you can’t attend or participate in a game that day. You must attend school for half day (4 th hour) if you are ill and arrive late to school. • *Excused absences : doctors appt, college visit, funeral etc.

Communication with Teachers & Student-Athlete expectations • Players- let teachers know in advance (day or two before) of absence due to sports schedule. • Players may leave 15 min prior to bus departure. Bus departs & returns from field house unless otherwise noted. • Be responsible & turn in work on game day or upon return. Don’t use sports as an excuse.

Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy • The use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco is prohibited. • School policy will be followed. • Player can be suspended permanently depending upon circumstances.

Player Program Commitment • Please work around the daily training and game schedule (jobs, out of town travel etc). • There are exceptions but fulfilling a commitment to the team is important in our mission. • Communicate w/ staff any issues in advance re: missing any training, games etc.

Acceptance of a Players Role • Everyone’s role on the team is different but vital • A player’s role- change through development, injury, discipline, tactical system change etc. • Don’t measure your contribution by playing time. • The goal of the program- to compete to be our best & contribute to the success of the team for AMDG. • ‘Control the Controllable’- Your Attitude & Training effort and execution.

Player Development • The ‘cream does rise to the top’ in our program! • Success= Where Preparation & Opportunity meet! • Weekly coaches meeting- Activity period • Player/Coach communication RE: role/development • Players are encouraged to meet w/ their level coach if they have questions about development matters. • College ID Camps, Scholarships & Assistance to Juniors & Seniors that are interested. *Use school, High ACT/SAT scores & good grades if interested to attend top academic colleges and play college soccer. • *February/March- Parent & Player meeting for those SO/JR/ & Sr’s interested in playing college soccer. Email comes out in February. • See Coach Lawson if you have questions.

Home/Away Games • All home games will be in the stadium/unless noted on the schedule. • Please verify away game locations in advance. Many schools play at district activities complexes and not at their school.

Parental Support • Players and self discipline- accountability • Please refrain from ‘complaining or riding’ referees when we don’t get a call! • These are teachable moments for our players & help them adapt & stay composed in tournament & playoff games.

Enhancing the Experience • Promoting Team spirit or team dinners- see level coach • No signage in the stadium at the request of the President and Athletic Dept. • Only level coaches may reserve school related facilities for soccer team functions. • FLIK- New RHS food provider. They have right of first refusal if there any plans to serve food on campus for team functions.

Soccer Equipment & Benben Sportswear • Matt Benben ’ 97 - soccer equipment and uniform business for over 20 years & supply our soccer equipment • Contact Matt at 913 -709 -2392 or • benbenr@aol. com • benbenspts@aol. com or benbenm 3@aol. com

RHS Soccer Program Parent Coordinators: Kim Koehler -Soccer Program Parent Coordinator Or kkoe 433882@aol. com • Kristina Schieffer (program) & Cathy Moyer (apparel) -Varsity level • Kristina. schieffer@gmail. com • moyerclan@everestkc. net • Volunteer opportunities- break out sessions after this presentation. • Thank You again & good luck to all of our teams. Rock State!

Thanks & Questions • Program level groups- Break out session- to go over questions, volunteer roles per activities/practices/games over the season. • Thank you for your time and commitment to our program and to your son’s experience. • ROCK STATE!