August 2016
Dear MKA Middle School Parents,
Last year was an extremely successful one on many fronts for Cougar Athletics and I know that the success we enjoyed last year will propel us into the 2016-2017 school year. It’s hard to imagine that in just a few weeks our athletes will be out on the fields and the courts getting ready for the fall season…I can’t wait! I would encourage you to email your respective coach with any specific questions about the upcoming season.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL fall athletic teams will meet directly after school on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8thfor team meetings. The first day of OFFICIAL practice will be held on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9thfrom 3:00pm-4:00pm.
Sport / Head Coach /Boys' & Girls' Cross Country
Girls’ Field Hockey
Football
Boys' Soccer
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Tennis (7th and 8th Grade)
Girls' Volleyball / Paul Cunningham
Alise Shuart
Spencer Pyke
Ken Smith
Joelle Francht
Alex Langbein
Jessica Bishop /
/ Fri. September 9
Fri. September 9
Fri. September 9
Fri. September 9
Fri. September 9
Fri. September 9
Fri. September 9
* Middle School fall teams are open to all students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th.
Please remember to return the enclosed Parent Permission Form to the Middle School physical education department prior to the first day of practice. Students will not be permitted to practice if this form has not been turned in. Also, students will not be able to participate without an updated physical and proper medical forms that are to be turned into the Middle School nurse's office.
You will also find the Student Athletic Council (SAC) “Athlete Code of Conduct” in this mailing. Please thoroughly review this with your student-athlete and submit the signed document back to your respective Head Coach on the first day of pre-season. Each coach will also review the expectations and guidelines of the “Athlete Code of Conduct” with their teams at the start of the season.
The best way for us to have the kind of quality program we all want for our student-athletes is to continue to work together. Please keep your respective coach informed of any conflicts that may arise as it pertains to practices and games throughout the season. To take a look at your son or daughter’s upcoming fall schedule, please go to
I hope you and your family have a wonderful summer, and I look forward to seeing you this fall.
Todd C. Smith
Director of Athletics
Follow MKA Athletics and #cougarnation on TWITTER: @mkaathleticsand on INSTAGRAM!