Creekview
Colts
AthleticHandbook
2016-2017
CREEKVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
6716 Bob Hanger
Fort Worth, TX 76179
817-237-4261
Dear Colts,
We want to welcome you to the Colt Athletics Program. As a part of this program you will be expected to be dedicated, disciplined, and dependable to yourself, your team, your coaches, and your school. We will not sacrifice the principles of hard work, team, and class. For us to meet our goals it will take practice, time management, and prioritizing. When you compete in and support our program remember, you are representing Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD and you will be expected to do so with “Colt Pride”. The athletics program is considered a privilege and not a right, therefore you will be held to a higher standard both on the field, in the halls, and in the classrooms.
Thank you for your support,
Creekview Coaching Staff
Girls Office PhoneBoys Office Phone
817-237-4261 ext. 5375817-237-4261 ext. 5374
Girls Coaching StaffBoys Coaching Staff
Tami Sisk – CoordinatorJoe Nichols- Coordinator
Cassie DixChris Evans
Kelsey StockstillTim Spoonemore
Michi AtkinsDwight Williams
Kara ScottCaden MacNeill
Brock Wardlaw
Jon Schryvers (boys/girls Tennis)
Caitlin Saling Daniel Bracamontes
(girls’ Soccer and Cross Country)(boys’ Soccer & Cross Country)
EM-S ISD Middle School Athletic Philosophy
- To encourage participation in all sports.
- To stress the high ideals of sportsmanship.
- To administer the programs so that there will be minimum loss of school time.
- To require that all participants be properly examined, equipped, instructed and supervised.
- To foster proper respect for authority.
- To compete within the spirit of the rules and be gracious in victory and in loss.
- To teach good work habits.
- To retain as many players as possible in the program that then on and play in high school.
Mission Statement
The aim of the Creekview Colt Athletic Program is to develop academically and athletically well-rounded young people who are disciplined, focused, competitive, cooperative, and willing to contribute to the success of their team and school.
Creekview Middle School
2016-2017
Coaching Assignments
VolleyballFootball
Kelsey Stockstill 8AJoe Nichols 8A
Kara Scott 8BBrock Wardlaw 8B
Stockstill/Scott 8CCaden MacNeill 8C
Cassie Dix 7A Dwight Williams 7A
Michi Atkins 7BTim Spoonemore 7B
Tami Sisk 7CChris Evans 7C
Cross CountryTennis
Daniel BracamontesJon Schryvers
Caitlin Saling
Girls BasketballBoys Basketball
Michi Atkins 8ADwight Williams 8A
Tami Sisk 8B Brock Wardlaw 7a
Atkins/Sisk 8C Tim Spoonemore 8C
Cassie Dix 7AChris Evans 7B
Kara Scott 7BCaden MacNeill 8B
Kelsey Stockstill 7CJoe Nichols 7C
Soccer
Caitlin Saling and Daniel Bracamontes
Track
Tami Sisk/Joe Nichols- sprints and relays
Caden MacNeill/Kara Scott - hurdles
Cassie Dix- distance runners
Dwight Williams- high jump
Kelsey Stockstill/Brock Wardlaw- long jump and triple jump
Tim Spoonemore- pole vault
Michi Atkins- girls shot and discus
Chris Evans- boys shot and discus
- Goals
A. Creekview athletes will develop:
1.Athletic unity.
2.Commitment to success.
3.Pride, character, self discipline, and self esteem.
4.A winning attitude in the classroom and athletic arena.
- Behavior
A.Classroom
1.Yes ma’am or sir.
2.Follow all classroom directions without question.
3.Be a leader by your actions. You are seen by more people due to your participation in athletics and are representing your school, your coaches, and our program.
4.Follow the Creekview Way.
B.Consequences
1.Office referral, detention, call or email to coaches, or negative comment from a staff member may result in additional conditioning exercise, loss of game time, and or privileges.
2.If an athlete has been placed in In-School Suspension, that student will have a one game suspension for the week they are in ISS. The same penalty will occur if it happens a second time. On the third offense, the student may be dismissed from that athletic team and possibly from the athletic program. The coach may use discretion to issue consequences in place of the athlete’s removal from the sport or program.
C.Athletic Area
1.All athletes are issued locker and are responsible for keeping all personal items in their locked locker when attending a practice or game.
2.All jewelry and hats are to be removed upon entering the athletics area. Girls are to have their hair up and out of their face; thisincludes their bangs. Shirt tails are to be tucked in. Boys’ hair should be no longer than the bottom of the ears on the sides, his neck and eyebrows should show in the front and back.
3.Athletes are responsible for keeping the locker rooms in proper order and clean.
4.We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items from the locker room area. Personal items should be locked in the athlete’s locker at all times.
5.All other school handbook policies are in effect and will be enforced.
6.Horseplay will not be tolerated.
7.Cell phones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school related/sponsored function.
D.Bus
1.Talking will be kept to a minimum.
2.Athletes may bring headphones to listen to music.
3.Everyone is expected to ride the bus to and from games with their teammates. Any exceptions must be discussed with their coach.
4.Bus will be kept clean at all times.
5.Cell phone use is prohibited until the trip home.
- Academics
A.All athletes are expected to place academic success at the top of their priority list.
B.All athletes are encouraged to do their best, turn in all assignments, and take any opportunity to make up or raise low grades.
C.Grade check sheets will be required each week for any athlete who receives a deficiency at the three week mark, or fails for the six weeks.
D.No pass-no play is in effect for middle school athletics. If an athlete fails a class, the athlete is ineligible for three weeks. At the end of the three weeks, the athlete must be passing all of his or her classes to be reinstated.
- Class Absences / Participation
A.Participation is critical. Please make every effort to be a practice.
B.If your child is absent for the day, please notify the coaches’ office. Girls’ 817-237-4261 ext. 5375
Boys’ 817-237-4261 ext. 5374
C.If the student athlete is ill, a parent or doctor note is required. A parent note will excuse the athlete for two consecutive class periods or practices. After that a doctor’s note is needed to excuse an athlete. Points will be deducted from your child’s grade for more than two parent notes in a six weeks period. This deduction does not apply to doctor’s notes.
D.Any unexcused absence will be grounds for make up conditioning. If make up conditioning is not completed prior to next game, a loss of playing time will result. If the athlete is in our off-season program, points may be deducted from their grade.
E.Tardy Policy
1=verbal warning and conditioning
2=verbal warning and conditioning
3=reduction of play time and conditioning
4=suspension of game-athlete will be in uniform on the bench- and conditioning
5=removal from the team and conditioning
F.Athletes are required to dress out every day, even if they are excused from participation. If the athlete can not participate, they must have a written note from their parent or a doctor. Points will be deducted from your child’s grade for not dressing out. Each athlete will start the week with 100 points. If an athlete does not dress out or participate, 20 points will be deducted. If an athlete does not dress out, but does participate, 10 points will be deducted.
**Notes need to be as specific as possible. The coaches are skilled and have training at working with students, parents, trainers, and doctors to return an athlete as safely and quickly as possible. Please allow them discretion. The well being of our athletes is our first priority.If an athlete quits a sport, they may not be allowed to try out for another sport.
G.School related activities will come before outside activities.
Sports Workout and Game Schedules
Football
7th grade practices from 7:00am-9:00am with games played on Tuesdays. Practices will start the second day of school.
8th grade practices from 3:00pm-5:00pm with games played on Tuesdays. Practices will start the first day of school.
Season begins the week of August 22 and ends the week of November 3rd.
Pictures will be Wednesday, September 28.
Volleyball
7th grade practices from 7:15am-9:00am with games played on Thursdays. Tryouts will start the second day of school.
8th grade practices from 3:00pm-5:00pm with games played on Thursdays. Tryouts will start the second day of school.
Season begins the week of August 22 and ends with a district tournament November 3-4th.
Pictures will be Wednesday, September 28.
Cross Country
Morning practicesare at 7:00am. Practices will begin the second day of school.
Afternoon practices will end at 5:00pm.
Season begins the week of August 22 and ends with a district meet on Wednesday, October 12th.
Pictures will be Wednesday, September 28.
Basketball
7th grade practices from 7:15am-9:10am with boys’playing on Mondays (a few on Wednesday) and girls’ playing on Thursdays.
8th grade practices from 3:00pm-5:00pm with boys’ playing on Mondays (a few on Wednesday) and girls’ playing on Thursdays.
Season begins the week of November 7th and ends with a district tournament February 9-10, 2017.
Pictures will be Wednesday, December 7th.
Track
Track practice times will vary due to weather conditions, but will primarily be held after school with meets held on Thursdays and a few Mondays.
Season begins on February 20th and ends with the district meet on Monday, April 10th at Chisholm Trail High School.
Tennis
All practices are held after school.
Pictures will be Wednesday, September 28.
Soccer
The season will start after spring break
More information will be available as the season gets closer.
**All official schedules are available on the Creekview Middle School website.
- Injury Notification and Evaluation
A.Sports, by their nature may lead to injuries. If an athlete does suffer an injury, the athlete, or parent, needs to notify the coach so that they may assist in making a determination as to whether the athlete should seek assistance from the athletic trainer or a nurse.
- Equipment
A.Workout clothes ($30.00 per set)
1.Worn daily by athletes
2.Are not to go home
3.Washed daily by coaches
B.Socks (white on game day)
C.Proper shoes for their sport (laced and tied properly)
D.Any equipment/uniform issued to an athlete is the responsibility of that athlete. Lost and or damaged items will result in a monetary fine.
- Pick up
A.Our coaching staff dedicates a lot of time to our athletes. However, at the end of the day coaches need to go home to their families. Please make sure you respect their time and pick up your child promptly after practices and games. Please call if there is a problem.
Girls’ coaches’ office- 817-237-4261 ext. 5375
Boys’ coaches’ office- 817-237-4261 ext. 5374
Parent /Coach Communication Guide
COACHES ARE EDUCATORS FIRST AND FOREMOST
As a parent it is sometimes difficult to accept that your child is not playing as much as you wish. Coaches are educators who make decisions based on what they believe to be the best for all student-athlete and the educational goals of Creekview Middle School. Certain concerns are appropriate to discuss with your Colt’s coach. Other areas, such as those listed below, must be left to the discretion of the coach and are not appropriate to discuss:
- Playing time
- Team strategy
- Play calling
- Other student-athletes
There are situations that may require a conference between coach and player, or coach and parent. These conferences are encouraged as long as the subject is appropriate. It is important that all parties involved have a clear understanding of other’s position. When a conference is necessary, the procedure outlined in the following sections should be useful in resolving concerns.
PARENT COACH RELATIONSHIP
Both parenting and coaching can be quite trying and rewarding. By understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches, children are better served through their experience in athletics. Clear communication between parents and coaches help athletes realize the positive experiences that can be gained from participation in athletics.
- COMMUNICATION YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR COLT’S COACH
- Philosophy of the coach
-Expectations and goals the coach has for your colt as well as for the team
-Location and times of all events
-Team requirements, special equipment, off-season program
-Team expectations, guidelines and consequences for infractions
- COMMUNICATION COACHES EXPECT FROM PARENTS
-Concerns expressed directly to coach.
-Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance.
-Notification of any illness or injury in a timely manner.
As your child is involved in athletics at Creekview Middle School they will experience some of the most rewarding moments in their young life. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way your child wishes. At these times, discussions between the player and parent with the coach may help. It is the first and most important step to a mutual understanding.
- APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES
- The coaches interaction with your child.
- 2. Ways to help your child improve their athletic skills
- 3. Concerns about your child’s interaction with others.
IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN TO DISCUSS WITH A PARTICULAR COACH, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE BELOW
- Call the school and ask for the coach’s extension.
- If necessary, request a time to meet with the coach.
- If the coach cannot be reached, or is not able to return the call in a timely manner, contact the coordinator and make your request.
- Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or a practice. These can be emotional times for the parent, the athlete, and the coach. Meetings of this nature usually do not promote positive resolution. We ask that procedures 1-3 be followed the day after (24hr).
- THE NEXT STEP – If a meeting with the coach does not provide a satisfactory resolution…
1. Call the Campus Athletic Coordinator to discuss the situation.
2. Call the campus administrator for guidance regarding the next step.
3. Call the District Athletic Director.
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
*Make sure your child understands that win or lose, you love them.
*Be realistic about your child’s athletic ability when helping them set goals.
*Emphasize “improved” performance, not winning.
*Control emotions at games and events, even in the heat of battle.
*Remember that locker rooms and sidelines are for players, coaches, and officials only.
*Be a “cheerleader” for your child and the other players on the team.
*Respect your child’s coaches. Communicate with them in a positive way. Encourage others to do the same.
*Be a positive role model.
*Be sensible and responsible concerning priorities. There is a lot more at stake than a win or a loss.
“SPORTSMANSHIP BEGINS WITH RESPECT FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS.”
Ten Commandments of
Athletes’ Parents
- Be positive with our athlete. Let them know theyare accomplishing something simply by being a part of the team. Do not put them down.
- Do not offer excuses for them if they are not playing. Encourage them to work and do their best.
- Do not put coaches down. If you are bad mouthing your athlete’s coaches constantly, how can you expect your child to play for them?
- Encourage your athlete to follow the rules. Whether they are a first stringer or a seventh stringer, players must follow rules.
- Insist on good grades. If they do not have passing grades, they do not play.
- Do not try to live vicariously through your athlete. Do not show animosity or jealousy to any of your athlete’s teammates. This type of envy can rub off on your athlete and devastate the team.
- Do not openly challenge coaching decisions. The coaches’ work with the players 10 months a year and they know what each kid can do and what as well as what may be best for the team. As a fan you are entitled to cheer your loudly, but please do not become belligerent and arrogant toward the players or officials. They are amateurs. Coaches know their talent. Respect that knowledge.
- Insist on your athlete’s respect for team rules, school rules, game officials, and sportsmanship. Do not let them make fools of their family, school, and team by some “uncalled-for” gesture. Self-respect begins with self-control.
- Encourage your athlete to improve their self-image by believing in themselves. Every person has been created with worth and value. Always remind your athlete of this fact. Do not compare or contrast your athlete with family members who played previously. Every athlete is different.
- Encourage your athlete to play for the love of the game-not for a scholarship or something that is in the hands of college recruiter. Insist on unselfishness. Usually good things happen to unselfish and hard-working people.
Think Purple, Go Colts