KATY ISD ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT - Athletic Program Parent Information Meeting - UIL / KISD Rules and Guidelines Overview

Athletic Program Parent Information
               Meeting

   KATY ISD ATHLETIC
     DEPARTMENT
UIL / KISD Rules and Guidelines Overview

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS
   “Pursue Victory with Honor”
                           TRUSTWORTHINESS
                        Be worthy of trust in all you do

                                    RESPECT
  Treat people with respect all the time and require the same of your children

                             RESPONSIBILITY
             Emphasize the importance of personal responsibility

                                FAIRNESS
                            Demonstrate Fairness

                                CARING
             Demonstrate encouragement, concern and empathy

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS
        “Pursue Victory with Honor”
                          SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS

 Spectators are expected to conform to accepted standards of good
  sportsmanship and behavior.
 Spectators should respect officials as well as visiting coaches, players,
  cheerleaders and fans as guests in the community.
 Spectators will observe the rules of the local school concerning smoking,
  drinking, littering and parking procedures.
 Spectators will respect and obey all school officials and supervisors at athletic
  contests with the understanding that they have important jobs to do.

PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS
      Communication is the foundation of a sound parent/coach relationship

 Communication to Expect from Coach:
    Coach’s philosophy.
    Coach’s expectations of players.
    Locations and times of practices and contests.
    Team requirements, i.e. fees, team rules, off-season expectations.
    Injury procedures.
 Communication Coach Should Expect from Parent:
  Concerns regarding their son/daughter expressed directly to coach at appropriate
   time/place.
  Specific concerns in regard to the coach’s philosophy and/or expectations.
  Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.

PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS
      Communication is the foundation of a sound parent/coach relationship

 Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with a Coach:
  The mental and physical treatment of your child.
  What your child needs to improve.
  Concerns about your child’s behavior.

 Issues NOT Appropriate for Discussion with Your Child’s Coach:
    How much playing time each athlete is getting.
    Team strategy.
    Play calling.
    Any situation that involves other student/athletes.

CHAIN OF COMMAND
         Please follow the Chain of Command when you have a concern

Issues Concerning your Child:
 1. Contact your child’s head coach and request a meeting.
 2. If you feel concerns have not been addressed, request a meeting with the campus
    athletic coordinator and head coach.
 3. If you still feel another level of discussion is necessary, request a meeting with the head
    coach and representative of KISD athletic department and/or campus principal.

Question or Concern Regarding a UIL/KISD Rule:
  Contact the head coach.
  Contact the campus athletic coordinator.
  Contact the Katy ISD athletic department.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY RULES
          UIL C&CR SECTION 1478
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE
PARTICIPANTS.

 For seventh grade athletic competition, has not reached his/her 14th birthday on
  or before September 1, and has not enrolled in the ninth grade.

 For eighth grade athletic competition, has not reached his/her 15th birthday on
  or before September 1, and has not enrolled in the ninth grade.

 A student who initially entered the seventh or eighth grade the current school
  year and is too old for seventh or eighth grade participation may participate
  according to age, that is, seventh graders on the eighth grade, ninth grade, high
  school junior varsity or high school varsity team, and eighth graders on the ninth
  grade, high school junior varsity or high school varsity team

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY RULES
                No Pass, No Play

Basics of No Pass, No Play
 Must be passing all courses (except identified advanced classes) at end of six weeks grading
  period.
 If received failing grade at end of six weeks period, must be passing all courses at 3-week
  evaluation period.
 Rule does include online courses that count towards state graduation requirements.
 Ineligible students must wait seven (7) calendar days after a three-week evaluation period
  and the grading period to regain eligibility.
 Ineligible students may not dress for contests, travel with team, sit on the bench, manage,
  or serve any type of support role during a contest.
 Ineligible students may practice and scrimmage.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
                      NO PASS NO PLAY
                    FROM UIL SIDE BY SIDE
          HOLDING BACK SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADERS
Are 7th and 8th grade students eligible to participate in UIL activities the first six
weeks of the school year if they were held back on parental request for reasons
involving the student’s emotional, psychological, or social development, even
though the student has passed all subjects and would otherwise have been
promoted?
 No. These students are ineligible for the first six weeks because they were not
promoted from one grade level to the next. A student held back one year in the 7th
or 8th grade for athletic purposes shall lose the fourth year of eligibility after
entering the 9th grade. A student held back for two years for athletic purposes shall
lose the third and fourth years of eligibility after entering the 9th grade. One of the
determining factors used in determining why a student repeats grades is an
examination of the student’s grades. Parents should be notified that it is likely that
their child will be subject to the consequences listed above if the student was ready
to be academically promoted.

ATHLETIC AMATEUR RULE
           Athletes must not have violated any provision of the Athletic Amateur Rule

 Students in grades 9-12 are in violation if, within the preceding 12 months:
  they received money or other valuable consideration for participating in a sport that is a UIL
   sponsored sport made available thru the school the student attends.
     * As of Aug 1, 2016, students may accept reasonable fees that do not exceed LOCAL prevailing rates for
       teaching, coaching or officiating athletic contests. Any money received prior to Aug 1, 2016 must be returned
       before participating in a contest.

  they received valuable consideration for allowing his/her name to be used in promoting a
   product, plan or service related to a UIL contest.

  they accepted money or other valuable consideration from school booster club funds for any
   non-school purpose.

         Consequences include ineligibility for varsity contests and game/contest forfeiture

RECRUITING RULE
 Efforts by anyone to encourage students to attend another school for athletic
purposes is a violation of the Recruiting Rule and could result in player and team
                                 disqualifications.

  Athletes that have been encouraged to attend another school could be ruled
   ineligible.

  Recruiting is not only a violation by the student who has been recruited, but it is
   also a violation by the school and/or school district personnel who recruited the
   student.

  It is a violation to recruit at all grade levels.

SUMMER CAMP RULES
   Athletes must not have violated any provision of the Summer Camp Rule

 Incoming 10-12 grade students shall not attend a team camp in which a 7-12
  grade coach from their attendance zone works.

 Students in grades 7-9 may attend ONE team camp (per sport) sponsored by
  the school in which a coach from their attendance zone is employed, for no
  more than 6 consecutive days each summer.

CHANGING SCHOOLS FOR
                ATHLETIC PURPOSES
 If changed schools for athletic purposes, student is ineligible for varsity play for at
                                    least one year
Common Indicators of Moving for Athletic Purposes
  Recruiting allegations.
  Student was not in good standing in the previous school, either academically or in a
   sports program.
  Student was unhappy with a coach in the previous school.
  Student played on a non-school team and is transferring to the school were other team
   members play or non-school team coach is employed.
  Student received individual or team instruction from a school coach and is transferring to
   the school of that coach.

  For any student/athlete who changed schools and has completed the 8th grade

SOCIAL MEDIA
 Athletes are expected to abide by the KISD Athletic Code 0f Conduct

 Students are expected to refrain from inappropriate posts on social media
  websites.

 Posts, photos, video, etc. that are deemed inappropriate, derogatory and/or
  compromising could be subject to consequences outlined in the KISD Athletic
  Code of Conduct in displaying conduct unbecoming of a Katy ISD athlete.

MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES
     KISD encourages our students to participate in multiple sports

 More and more studies indicate that those who participate in multiple sports
  have a better athletic experience during high school and typically experience
  greater success than those who specialize.

 Multiple sport participation facilitates the development of the “team” concept.

 Data indicates that specialization in sports does not improve a child’s athletic
  development more than multi-sport participation.

 Kids should not be discouraged from playing more than one sport.

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!
        Help make your child’s athletic experience memorable!

 Appreciate the value of the total athletic experience for your child!
 Respect the fact that time goes by fast, therefore absorb each
  moment!
 Say good things to your child about the coaches and the program!
 Support the idea of their involvement in something bigger than
  themselves!
 Acknowledge that things won’t always go the way you or your child
  hope….as a parent, this is a teachable life lesson opportunity!

2016 SEVEN LAKES SPARTANS
FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

7TH GRADE FOOTBALL COACHES

 7th Grade Head Football Coach-
             QBs/DBs
             Coach Ford
 Texas State University-Bachelor’s Degree
  in History
 Newly Married this Past Year
 5 Years Coaching Experience
 Katy ISD Graduate/Played Football at
  MCHS

7TH GRADE FOOTBALL COACHES

   Defensive Coordinator-OL/DL
          Coach Morales
 University of North Texas-Bachelor’s Degree in
  Social Science
 Married with a 16 year old son and a 12 year old
  daughter
 10 Years Coaching Experience
 Played and Coached at Euless Trinity High in DFW
  area

7TH GRADE FOOTBALL COACHES

  Special Teams Coordinator-WRs/CBs
                 Coach Thompson
 University of Texas-Arlington-Bachelor’s In Health/PE
 Minnesota State University-Master’s Degree in ED Leadership
 Married with one 7 year old son and one 9 month old
  daughter
 6 Years Coaching Experience
 Head Track and Field Coach and A Diehard Cowboys Fan

7TH GRADE FOOTBALL COACHES

       D Team Coach-RBs/LBs
         Coach Harrison
 University of Louisiana-Lafayette-
  Bachelor’s in Behavioral Science
 Married with one 7 year old daughter
  and one 4 year old son
 7 Years Coaching Experience
 Played College Football for the Ragin
  Cajuns

8TH GRADE FOOTBALL COACHES

Defensive Coordinator-RBs/LBs
          Coach Bell
 Saginaw Valley State University-
  Bachelor’s in Science
 Married with a one year old daughter
 13 Years Coaching Experience
 He and his wife have taught and coached
  in Katy ISD 8 years. Loves those Lions!

8TH GRADE FOOTBALL COACHES

Special Teams Coordinator-OL/DL
           Coach Love
 University of Houston-Bachelor’s in Kinesiology
 Married with a one year old daughter
 7 Years Coaching Experience
 Played College Football for the Cougars and
  Played Pro Football in the NFL and Arena
  Football

SLJH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH/
      BOYS ATHLETIC COORDINATOR

       8th Grade Offensive Coordinator-
                  QBs/WRs/DBs
                     Coach Torres
 University of Texas-Permian Basin-Bachelor’s in Sociology
 Final Semester: University of Houston-Master’s in ED
  Leadership
 8 Years Coaching Experience
 Played Football at Odessa Permian High-MOJO Football
 Played Rugby for 12 years and Love College Football

MY FAMILY

              Daughters-Peyton 4 Years
Wife-Lacey     Old, Dylan 1 Year Old

U.S. ARMY AIRBORNE RANGER

THE RANGER CREED

“My Courtesy to Superior Officers, Neatness of Dress, and Care of Equipment shall the example
for others to follow.”

SPARTAN FOOTBALL
  4 CORE VALUES
   Integrity
   Discipline
Accountability
    Loyalty

SPARTAN FOOTBALL PLAYER
          EXPECTATIONS
 Live the 4 Core in All You Do and
  Everywhere You Go!
 Always Play To Win!
 Be Coachable and Be Respectful to
  Everyone!
 Always maintain accountability of your
  equipment and personal actions!
 Always Be A Quality Representative of The
  Spartan Program
 Have a Goal, and WORK towards it!

SPARTAN FOOTBALL PLAYER
           EXPECTATIONS
 Failure to meet the expectations of the Spartan Athletic
  Program in the classroom, on the practice/game field, in
  the locker room, at home, or in the public domain will be
  subject to disciplinary action.
 Disciplinary actions include additional physical
  conditioning, extra duty responsibility, behavior
  contract, reflection assignments, game suspensions, and
  removal from the Spartan Athletic Program.
 Any athlete caught stealing or performing any illegal
  action will result in immediate dismissal from the athletic
  program and are subject to Katy ISD disciplinary
  procedures.

EQUIPMENT ISSUE AND LOCKERS

-All Players will be issued required protective
equipment and athletic clothing to include a
helmet, shoulder pads, padded pants, practice
jersey, athletic shirt, and athletic shorts. Player
requesting to use personal protective equipment
must have it inspected and approved by the
Spartan Football Staff. In addition, a signed Katy
ISD Receipt of Donation Form is required from the
athlete’s parent signing over responsibility of
personal equipment used during the season.
-The Athletic Participation Fee is $40 annually and
can be paid on www.mypaymentsplus.com.

EQUIPMENT ISSUE AND LOCKERS

-All Players will be required to provide their own
cleats/athletic shoes, socks, and any additional
protective wear they chose such as gloves,
additional arm pads, or clothing. All personal
equipment must be school colors or neutral
colors. (black, white, grey)
-Every player will be issued a locker with its own
unique combination. Players are responsible for
locking up all issued equipment and personal
items. If issued equipment are left unsecured,
players may be subject to additional physical
conditioning and extra responsibility. (example:
locker room trash pick-up)

EQUIPMENT ISSUE AND LOCKERS

-SLJH is ultimately not responsible for lost
or stolen UNSECURED items, but the
coaching staff will make every effort in
locating and recovering lost or stolen
items.
-Athletes will be financially responsible
for unrecovered or intentionally
damaged issued equipment, clothing, or
locker room facilities.
-Use of Electronic Devices are Strictly
Prohibited inside the locker room area.

PRACTICES

7th Grade Regular Practice Hours: 2:45pm-5:00pm
8th Grade Regular Practice Hours: 2:35pm-4:30pm
-Athletic Class Periods are not included in regular
practice hours.
-Practice Times Are Subject to Change at any time. (Weather)
-As per state regulation of the UIL, all junior high athletes
must complete 4 days of non-contact (shirt, shorts, helmet
only) practice and 7 days of full contact practice before
eligible to participate in head-to-head competition.
-Players are allowed to hydrate with water at any time
during practice.

ABSENCES

-All absences from practice must be communicated prior to
and must be approved by their grade level head coach.
-Players attending tutorials will provide the grade level
head coach a pass for tutorials or have teacher
communication to the coach via email or phone call prior
to leaving practice.
-One Unexcused absence will result in additional physical
conditioning and half game suspension of the upcoming
game. 2 or more unexcused absences will result in full game
suspensions and disciplinary action up to removal from the
athletic program. Last Resort We DO NOT WANT to do!
-A player absent from two practices, excused or unexcused,
in one week will sit out the next complete game.

GAMES

7th Grade Games-Mondays @ 5pm, 6pm, and 7:15pm
(CBA)
8th Grade Games-Tuesdays @ 5pm, 6pm, and 7:15pm
(CBA)
**7th Grade D Team Schedule will be provided when
available**
-Players will wear a WHITE long-sleeve dress shirt
and tie to school the day of their game. Players
are expected to remain in game day dress the
entire school day. Only when directed by Coach
Torres, players may have the opportunity to wear
team shirts on game day as well.

GAMES

-All Players must ride the bus to and from away game
locations. Parent Pick-up after game day is in the front of
the school as normal practice days. To allow the bus to
safely pick up and drop off athletes, please do not park in
the drop off lane in directly in front of the locker room
area.
-B and A Team players will be allowed to leave on game days
when the dismissal bell rings, they must return to the
locker room for game day prep at the designated time by
their head coach. C and D Team players will remain and
begin game day prep immediately.
-Every player will get playing time in the game at the team
level they are assigned to. Players will be placed on the
team which benefits the team goal and maximizes the
athlete’s individual playing contribution.

INJURIES

-Injuries should be reported to the grade level head coach
immediately. An athletic trainer will be present at all
games.
-The athletic trainer will be at the school every Wednesday
during the last athletic period. Athletes requesting to see
the trainer must have a written injury report completed
with the grade level head coach prior to seeing the
trainer.
-Any player suspected of having a head injury will be
removed from activity immediately and will be subject to
concussion treatment protocol.
-PLAYER HEALTH AND SAFETY is #1 Priority!

PREGAME MEALS

-Provided by Jersey Mike’s
Subs. 8 Game Meals
included.
   Small Sandwich Meal
Option $56
   Large Sandwich Meal
Option $66

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATION

-All Grade Level and Athletic
Department information will be
communicated via the “Remind” Text
Messaging System and the SLJH
Athletic Department website.
-Please contact your athlete’s
position coach and grade level head
coach for any and all questions,
comments, and concerns.

COACH TORRES CONTACT INFO

-Office Number: (281)-234-2141
-email: omarrtorres@katyisd.org
-Conference Period: 4th Period
    (10:00am-10:55am)
-Return Communication will occur
within 24 hours of initial contact.
   THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF
        SPARTANS FOOTBALL!