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GO TROJANS!!

GO TROJANS!!

• Football- Coach Jostes- [email protected] Cafetorium• Boys and Girls Cross Country- Coach Atherton- [email protected] Room 201• Volleyball- Coach White- [email protected] - Library• Cheer- Coach Allie Tutt- [email protected] Room 125• Poms- Coach Mills- [email protected] Room 120• Boys Soccer- Coach Emery- [email protected] See Mr. Applebee • Boys and Girls Golf- Coach Hickey- [email protected] Room 126• Girls Tennis- Coach Gruenwald- [email protected] Contact him• Trainer- Matt Munjoy- [email protected]

Important Dates• DMH Sponsored Physicals- May 21st 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm-

High School- $25- contact Athletic Department at 217-794-3463 ext 1105- does not work for freshman school physical

• District Wide Shutdown- July 22nd through August 5th

• August 6th- Football , B/G Golf Begins• August 8th- B/G Cross Country, B Soccer, G Tennis Begins

Items Included• Team Rules• Handbook• Insurance Information• IHSA Requirements- Concussion and PES• Current Physical• Any other information deemed necessary

by the head coach• Participation Fee- $125

Online Registration can be found on the high school webpage under

“Athletics/Activities” at mfhs.mfschools.net

**Registration must be completed and fees paid before the first

practice**

Social Media• Facebook

• www.facebook.com/mfhstrojanathletics/

• Twitter • @MFHSAthletics

• 8to18 Website • http://il.8to18.com/maroaforsythhs

• School Website • mfhs.mfschools.net

The handbook covers the following• Requirements of student

participation/registration• Sportsmanship- Player and

Spectator• Extra Curricular general provisions• Extra Curricular participant conduct• Academic eligibility• IHSA provisions

• Leadership• Be a positive leader and set a positive example for others

• Self-Discipline• Sacrifice time and energy to develop a strong mind and body

• Team Unity• Accept and develop the philosophy that to be a positive force in society

one must learn to work and share with others

• Sportsmanship• Be willing to display only the best in attitude, desire, acceptance of

authority, and self-control both on and off the athletic field.

• The handbook governs all student activities during the entirety of the school year and any school sponsored activities during the summer

• Any student found in violation of the handbook will be subject to penalties both in and out of season

Weekly• Eligibility begins after the third week or third grade of each semester• Eligibility is cumulative (includes both quarters)• A cumulative grade of “F” (64.49%) in any course will result in a student

begin ineligible for one week• Being ineligible three (3) times during that season will result in removal

from that activity• Grades are verified by teachers by Friday morning• Athletic Director informs student-athletes and coaches of their ineligibility

Semester Ineligibility• Less than a 2.0 semester GPA

AND/OR• Failing two or more classes for the semester

Attendance at School• Student-athletes must be in

attendance ALL DAY to participate on game day.

• Medical or dental appointments will need documentation clearly stating student-athlete is cleared for participation.

• The principal may grant approval in extreme cases.

Parent/Coach Communication• Meetings

• Are encouraged• Can be initiated by parent or coach• Must have clear understanding of each

other

Chain of Command• Coach• Athletic Director• Principal• Superintendent• School Board

Parent/Coach Communication• Things to Discuss

• Treatment of your child’s mental and/or physical well-being

• Ways to help your child improve• Concerns about your child’s behavior

Parent/Coach Communication• Coach to Parent

• Philosophy• Expectations for the players• Location and time of practices and contests• Team requirements (equipment and rules)• Injury updates in consult with trainer• Discipline that results in your student-athlete‘s

denial to participate

Parent/Coach Communication• Parent to Coach

• Notification of schedule conflicts well in advance• Specific concern in regard to a coach’s philosophy

and/or expectations• 24 hour rule- wait to contact the coach until 24

hours after contest• Refrain from posting complaints on social media

• Support our students• Let the student-athletes learn

from mistakes• Encourage our fans to

support OUR student-athletes

• Respect opponents and officials

Social Media• General Information• Promoting our student-athletes• Positive image of our school and communities

Team Organization• MFHS coaches will abide by the

IHSA limitations when organizing their team

• Varsity level teams may include freshmen through seniors

• JV teams may include freshmen through juniors (seniors in extreme cases)

• Will be encouraged to attend all levels of competition for the activity they are in

• Dress appropriately when representing Maroa-Forsyth (as designated by the coach)

• Show good sportsmanship on and off the athletic field

• Detentions will be served on the day specified. Repeated detentions will result in discipline by the coach.

“IHSA member schools have the responsibility to maintain proper crowd control and enforce principles of good sportsmanship and ethics. Spectators may be asked to leave the premises for failure to comply with these stated guidelines. The IHSA Executive Director shall have the authority to investigate reported incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct.”IHSA Sportsmanship By-law 2.042

• Fighting• Verbal abuse toward official or opponent• Racial/ethnic slurs• Profanity/obscene gestures• Taunting• Cheating• Throwing or abusing equipment• Physical intimidation or abuse of an official or opponent• Unauthorized leaving of team bench area

Any coach or student athlete ejected face the following consequences• First Offense

• One game suspension at that level• Written statement by coach/student-athlete ejected within 48

hours after the incident to the principal and athletic director• May not attend contest or travel with team while suspended

• Second Offense• Removed from team for remainder of season

Payment and Equipment• All equipment/gear must be paid for by the

end of the first month of the season• Failure to pay will result in student-athlete not

being able to participate until bill is paid

• All school owned equipment/gear must be turned into coach at conclusion of season• Failure to return items will result in the student-

athlete/parent being billed at replacement cost

Training Rules- Violations• Present where intoxicating substances that can be proven to cause harm to

yourself/others are being used/consumed (Board Policy Code of Conduct 7.190)

• Using/Possessing tobacco or tobacco related products• Guilty or charged with a criminal offense• In the presence of criminal activity• Suspended from school

Extra Curricular Council• Makes decisions concerning Training Rules infractions• Members

• High School Principal• Middle School Principal• Athletic Director• Head Coach in activity involved• Head Coach of out of season activity

Extra Curricular Council- Process• Allegations investigated- establishes timeline and facts• Presented to council• Council reserves the right to suspend until any violations have been

resolved• All discipline issued will be based on calendar• All contests must be completed in order for penalty to be assessed

Training Rule Consequences• 1st Offense

• Up to thirty (30) days suspension if admission of guilt- Sixty (60) day if initially denies allegation and then violation proven

• Begins with next competition• Can roll into next competition

• 2nd Offense• Up to one calendar year from date of offense

• 3rd Offense• Loss of eligibility at Maroa-Forsyth High School in all extra curriculars

Training Rule • Student-athletes on suspension will lose all leadership roles such as captain

or co-captain.• Student-athletes on suspension must attend all practices in order to receive

credit. • Attendance at home and away contests will be at the discretion of the

coach and parents.

Opportunities Through the Athletic Department• DMH Speed Enhancement Coupons- $150 ($50 off regular price)• Athletic Passes- will admit holder to all regular season high school and middle

school contests• Family- $200- includes online streaming ($60 value)• Adult- $50• Student- $35

• Football Season Tickets- $65- buy two and get free parking pass (proceeds go to athletic programs)

• Football Parking Passes- $250 first year- $200 renewal (proceeds go to athletic programs)

• Online Streaming Passes- nfhsnetwork.com

Advertising Opportunities • Digital Sign Advertising• Program Advertising (limited availability)• Scoreboard Sign Advertising (limited availability)• Wall Calendar Advertising

• All funds raised through advertising is put back into the athletic programs