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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. SME Handbook You are currently using the Homework With Text Formatting page type. This is an old page type with limited formatting options. We would recommend switching to the Enhanced Text page, a more advanced page type with many more options. Click here for more information on the different page types. Please note: You may continue to use this page type if you desire. <P>SM EAST HIGH SCHOOL<BR>LANCER SOCCER <BR>PLAYER/PARENT HANDBOOK<BR><BR>Philosophy:<BR><BR>High School sports are not a “right” but rather a privilege.<BR>High School athletics are used as a venue to teach, learn, and develop life <BR>skills. Players must realize that they are “students” first and players <BR>second. Players must also realize that they are an extension SM East, the <BR>Shawnee Mission School District, their parents, community and peers. <BR>Therefore they need to maintain a positive attitude both in the heat of <BR>battle of the game and in the classroom as well as outside of school. As a <BR>staff, we are committed to developing these skills within our players by <BR>being firm, fair, and positive.<BR>The career of an athlete is very short but life’s challenges go on. <BR>How you face your challenges and develop as an individual begins today! Are <BR>you ready?<BR><BR>TEAM RULES/EXPECTATIONS<BR><BR>ATTENDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY<BR>All student-athletes are required to be in attendance all day to be <BR>eligible to participate in practices and games. Any doctor appointments <BR>during the school day must be approved by the Athletic Director in advance. <BR>An unexcused absence could result in a change in that player's role, <BR>suspension, or dismissal from the team. Exceptions and emergencies will be <BR>dealt with through the Athletic Director. The soccer program has the <BR>philosophy that attendance is required for sustaining good academic habits. <BR>Therefore, the student-athlete should strive to attend all classes.</P> <P>ELIGIBILITY / GRADES<BR>A student-athlete must have passed five new solid subjects the <BR>previous semester to be eligible to participate. Each student-athlete is <BR>expected to achieve to their full potential in the classroom at all times. <BR>Coach Kelly’s expectations are simple, if you are enrolled in a class, PASS <BR>IT! D’s are not passing. You cannot head off to college with below average <BR>grades. Any player with a D and not getting help from that teacher will NOT <BR>play in or games. <BR><BR>PRACTICE ATTENDANCE<BR>Attendance is mandatory in order to play in games! Only special <BR>occasion’s in which your team coach has prior knowledge, will be excused. <BR>This does not mean you get to start that game or any other. <BR>Players who miss practice without prior permission will NOT play in <BR>following game. Players, who miss 3 practices without permission from their <BR>team coach, will be dismissed from the program after a meeting with the <BR>coaching staff, administration, player and parents.</P> <P>During girls soccer season, all student athletes are required to be in attendance for practices the Friday before and the Monday after Spring Break. Any student athlete not in attendance for these practices will miss one half of a soccer game for each practice missed. Leaving early or arriving late from spring break is not a reason to miss practice. Make your travel plans accordingly.<BR><BR><BR>TRAVEL POLICY<BR>When a bus is provided, all players are expected to ride the bus to the <BR>game. You may ride home with your parents after the game, just make sure <BR>your coach knows in advance so that we don’t leave you behind after the game.<BR><BR>Varsity Team Travel: Not every player may be asked to suit up for away games <BR>or travel with the team. Travel to out of town games will be by invite and <BR>on a necessary basis.<BR><BR>CLASSROOM CONDUCT<BR>Each student-athlete WILL carry themselves as a positive role model <BR>in each of their classes. They will demonstrate leadership, and act as a <BR>liaison between faculty and student body to develop good rapport and <BR>classroom discipline at all times. You gain respect from peers and faculty <BR>by showing respect to peers and faculty. I will expect teachers to inform me <BR>about your classroom behavior and I will handle any problems if they so <BR>desire.<BR>Each detention received in school can/will result in loss of playing <BR>time. The second detention can/will result in a dismissal for a half of a <BR>game, and any other detentions can/will bring a game suspension. This <BR>includes both office and classroom detentions. It is a player’s <BR>responsibility to inform the coach immediately of the detention. Failure to <BR>do so will result in a game suspension. Saturday school will bring a one <BR>game suspension, while OSS will result in a minimum of a one game <BR>suspension. <BR><BR>GAME CONDUCT<BR>Each student-athlete is a representative of the soccer program, SM <BR>East High School, your parents, and your community. Therefore, you will act <BR>as a positive role model at all times. <BR>During all games, our players will: respect all calls made by the <BR>officials; be positive towards teammates in their comments and criticisms <BR>(constructive); be positive towards coaching decisions; and not distract her <BR>focus on the game by jeering the opponents' players or fans at any time. <BR>This applies to all our players and fans alike. The failure to do so will <BR>result in an immediate removal from the game or practice. All red/yellow <BR>cards will be reviewed by the coaches for further disciplinary rulings. Our <BR>direct success depends on your game performance.<BR>All concerns or problems should be handled off the field in a private <BR>and confidential manner with a coach.<BR><BR>DRESS<BR>Game Day attire will be at the decision of the coaching staff. All <BR>players are expected to adhere to all dress codes set by the coaching staff. <BR>Failure to comply will result in a one game suspension. <BR><BR>PRACTICE ATTIRE:<BR>Player’s MUST have shin guards on at all times during practice <BR>secessions. <BR>Varsity and JV players may have practice uniforms, and if they do they will be worn at all <BR>times. <BR>No tank tops or revealing clothing will be permitted. We play games with <BR>shirtsleeves you will practice in shirts with shirtsleeves.<BR><BR>UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT<BR>Taking excellent care of all uniforms/equipment checked out to you <BR>for the season is vitally important. You are responsible for turning in all <BR>uniforms/equipment at the end of the season. You must turn in the same <BR>uniform/equipment you were checked out. You will pay for any <BR>uniform/equipment you do not turn in. Please take care of the uniforms as if <BR>they were your own or even better. They are expensive and difficult to <BR>replace individually.<BR><BR><BR>ATHLETIC TRAINER<BR>SME Booster Club provides for the professional assistance of AMI <BR>AUSTIN our trainer from Sports Rehab. She can be found in the training room <BR>located on the first floor by the girls’ locker room. All injuries MUST be <BR>reported to the trainer. <BR>If you miss a practice because you are injured or with the trainer, <BR>you will not play until you are released by him or your physician.<BR><BR>GAME DAY PREPARATION<BR>In order to maximize game day readiness, the student-athlete <BR>should keep these ideas in mind:<BR>1. DO NOT sleep between the end of school and the start of the game. It <BR>is fine to rest and relax. However, sleep prior to game time will take away <BR>from your effectiveness.<BR>2. A good night's sleep two nights before the game has been proven to be <BR>the most important rest you can get.<BR>3. Avoid sugar and caffeine the day of the game. NO COKES on game day!<BR>4. Eat no sooner than 3 1/2 hours before game time. Eat a meal with<BR>carbohydrates the night before (pasta).<BR>5. Drink 16 ounces of water two hours before game time to maximize <BR>hydration during the game.<BR><BR>DRUGS AND ALCOHOL<BR>The use of alcohol, tobacco or other illegal controlled substances by <BR>SM East Soccer Players will NOT BE TOLERATED AT ANY TIME! The Shawnee <BR>Mission School District’s policy states that players who violate the drug and <BR>alcohol contract will be dismissed from the team FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE <BR>SEASON!!<BR><BR>CAPTAINS<BR>Captains will be either appointed by the coaching staff, voted by the <BR>team, or a combination of both. They are the spokespeople for the team. <BR>They will act as liaisons between the team and the staff. Presenting the <BR>views of the team to the staff, being positive roles models, displaying <BR>leadership, and assisting players, parents, and coaches, are some of their <BR>responsibilities. Captains are important both on and off the field. <BR>Authority will be, and is, delegated to the team captains.<BR><BR>SENIORS<BR>We want our seniors to fulfill our leadership roles. In building <BR>tradition, it is important that this group step forward as positive role <BR>models for the underclassmen in our program. As a group, you have the <BR>responsibility and privilege of being a force within the community that <BR>determines positive action. We look to our seniors for leadership both on <BR>and off the field.<BR>Senior t-shirts will not be allowed. This is a show of separation <BR>and not team unity, you are to be leaders!<BR><BR>BENCH ENTHUSIASM<BR>Any player, manager, or ball person in the bench area should be <BR>completely focused on the match. Players are expected to give positive <BR>encouragement to their teammates. A failure to do the above conveys the <BR>message that the player is not prepared to enter the game.<BR><BR>LANGUAGE<BR>All abusive and vulgar language will be handled by the individual <BR>coach. This will mean some type of physical exercise discipline, in the <BR>hopes of breaking this habit at practice. If the language carries over to <BR>match situations, the player will be removed from the game either by the <BR>official with a red card or by the coach.<BR><BR>TEAM DINNERS<BR>Even though coaches may not be in attendance, team dinners are an <BR>extension to practice. The same attendance policy for practice/games will be <BR>adhered to.<BR><BR>SPORTSMANSHIP<BR>Treat your opponent, the officials, the fans, and your team with <BR>respect. Even though an official may have missed a flagrant call or an act <BR>of un-sportsmanlike conduct, it is most probable the coaching staff has seen <BR>the act, and they will react with immediate removal from the game. <BR><BR>GAME DAY ARRIVAL TIME<BR>All players need to be at the game site at least one hour before <BR>kickoff, and completely equipped for the match 45 minutes prior to game <BR>time. Failure to do so will result in a loss of playing time.<BR><BR>DAILY EQUIPMENT - INCLEMENT WEATHER<BR>All players must bring indoor running shoes everyday in case of <BR>inclement weather. This includes game days. If a game is canceled, expect <BR>to have indoor practice.<BR><BR>LETTERING<BR>All players must complete the season in good standing with the <BR>coaching staff and the school administration to be eligible for a letter. <BR>The season is complete at the end of the last varsity game. Illness or <BR>injury are the exception. To earn a varsity letter a player must have played <BR>in a minimum of 18 halves during the season, or start in a state game <BR>(quarterfinals on). A player must also take part in all other soccer related <BR>events such as team dinners, community services, awards ceremonies, and in-<BR>school functions. LETTERS WILL BE HELD UNTIL ALL UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT ARE <BR>TURNED IN AT THE END OF THE SEASON! <BR>THE FINAL SAY IN LETTERING IS UP TO THE COACH AND IF HE FEELS THAT A <BR>PLAYER DESERVES TO LETTER WITHOUT MEETING ALL THE REQUIREMENTS, THE COACH HAS <BR>THAT RIGHT. THE COACH ALSO HAS THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD LETTERING A PLAYER EVEN <BR>THOUGH HE/SHE MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS, IF THE COACH FEELS THAT AN ACTION BY <BR>THE PLAYER WAS NOT SUITABLE.<BR><BR>CONDITIONING<BR>The coaching staff values and realizes the importance of physical <BR>fitness and conditioning for the well-being and safety of the players. <BR>Soccer, in general, is one of the most physically demanding sports, requiring <BR>tremendous endurance for a player to perform and succeed at the high school <BR>level. Therefore, players who meet team fitness requirements/goals enhance <BR>their chances of playing time.<BR>VARSITY PLAYERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO MEET THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL <BR>REQUIREMENTS:<BR>FIELD PLAYERS<BR>1 AND 1/2 MILE RUN IN 10:30 OR LESS<BR>PACE/BEEP TEST LEVEL 10 AT BEGINNING OF SEASON, 12 BY MIDWAY.<BR>GOALKEEPERS<BR>1 MILE IN 9 MINUTES<BR>PACE/BEEP TEST LEVEL 7<BR>PLAYING TIME<BR>Playing time is a coaching decision based on many aspects of the <BR>player. We were hired as professionals to make such decisions. Before <BR>challenging this aspect, please be sure you thoroughly investigate. Any <BR>inquiries are welcomed, however, please arrange an appropriate time to meet <BR>and discuss with the coach in private. When you choose to inquire, be <BR>advised and prepared to hear some things you may not want to hear because it <BR>is only fair for the coaching staff to be completely honest with you in order <BR>for you to challenge yourself to develop and improve and possibly change your <BR>role or status. <BR>Parents are not encouraged to challenge the coach’s decision of <BR>playing time for their son/daughter. Make sure you player has talked with <BR>the coaching staff prior to meeting with the coach. Often the answer can be <BR>found by asking your player. All parent/coach meetings will include the <BR>player being present.<BR><BR>TEAM BUILDING<BR>Members of the Varsity Team are expected to be at all team building <BR>events. There are exceptions, but very rare. College visits for seniors is <BR>an example for an excused absence. <BR>Team Dinners are also extensions of team building and are expected to <BR>be attended by all members of the team.<BR></P> Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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