4. OR is in the East Division (10 schools East of I-4)
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6. Philosophy The Athletic Department strives to achieve the same standards of excellence in its athletic program as exists within the school’s academic programs. The Athletic Department recognizes a commitment to serve the school, student-athletes, alumni, and friends. Further, it embraces the concept that the student-athlete is first and foremost a student possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests, and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the general student body.
7. Philosophy con’t Oak Ridge is committed to the Orange County School District and its interscholastic athletic policies and procedures. It acknowledges and upholds the concept of institutional control, requiring appropriate participation in the development and review of athletic policies by the principal, athletic staff and county athletic director.
8. Athletic Department Janet Rasmussen Athletic Director Shelton Lewis Administrator Linda Hernandez Asst. Athletic Dir Zach Tullis Business Manager Stephanie Lennon Head Athletic Trainer James Masters Asst. Athletic Trainer Evan Emeran Bookeeper/purchase orders Wanda Anderson Bookeeper/transportation Dr. Leigh Ann Bradshaw Principal
9. Fall Sports Steve Pearson Leonie Chandersingh B /G Bowling Leah Williams Cheerleading Adolph Morris/ Carol Mayes B/G Cross Country Elijah Williams Football Colleen Bennett Girls Volleyball Tia Miceli Swimming Mike Carbenia Brian Fronczek Golf
10. Winter Sports Alex Jackson Boys Basketball Mike Carbenia Girls Basketball Kenny Coutain Boys Soccer William Rodriguez Girls Soccer Nikki Nash Girls Weightlifting TBA Wrestling
11. Spring sports Robbie Meleney Fred Johnson Baseball Mark Noel Tennis Gena Austin-Gibson Softball Dustin Adkins Flag Football Matt Colman Boys Weight Lifting Alex Jackson Boys Volleyball Elijah Williams Boys/Girls Track
12. Athletic Dept. Policies All ORHS athletic dept. personnel are expected to follow the policies and regulations contained in the handbook (www.orhsathletics.pbworks.com). They are intended to supplement FHSAA by-laws and regulations, OCPS requirements, as well as other documents pertaining to athletic activities at OR.
13. Head Coach General Responsibilities Adheres to ORHS athletic department policy Adheres to FHSAA and NFHS (bookmark FHSAA)
14. Sportsmanship Promote sportsmanship at every opportunity Starts with the coaching staff Interscholastic athletics are integral part of our school Athletic program is a model for school Review National Code of Ethics for High School Coaches: http://www.nfhs.org
15. Coaching clearance All Assistant coaches must be cleared before allowed on field or court
16. Online rules presentation Due at the beginning of each season on C2C http://www.c2cschools.com/ Please check FHSAA/C2C for deadlines
17. Schedules C2C AD needs current copy at all times If changes are made, notify AD, front office, parents and team Check FHSAA calendar or handbook for sport begin/end dates Check OCPS calendar or handbook for breaks, testing (no games during FCAT)
18. Roster Input all names in C2C Email copy to AD Prepare State Entry List (SEL) well in advance
19. Reporting Scores It is your responsibility to update C2C Fines for scores not inputted by midnight
21. Meetings Conduct preseason parent meetings Distribute expectations, code of conduct; awarding of varsity letters protocol; copy to AD Turn in all signed code of conducts and expectations to AD Attend all district/metro meetings 1st metro coaches meeting August 24th
22. Inventory Counts of all equipment and uniforms need to be performed before and after season (copy to AD 3 days after season ends)
23. Uniforms Students are not allowed to take any school purchased uniforms / warm-ups home Utilize team managers to help with laundry Ensure no student athlete with obligation to ORHS participates in athletics
24. Eligibility Check on C2C GPA (Cumulative Unweighted; must be 2.0 or higher). Grades are uploaded each semester, not 9 weeks
25. Eligibility Con’t Attendance: The student athlete must live in the Oak Ridge attendance zone set forth by OCPS or have a County transfer with athletic appeals approved Opportunity Scholarship – check on summer participation
26. Eligibility con’t All Physical paperwork must be approved by Athletic Trainer – check C2C Abide all recommendations by Athletic Trainer as far as when student athlete returns from injury
27. Physicals Pine Castle Chiropractics; Walker Middle School All physical paperwork turned into Athletic Trainer by student athlete in person Complete injury report for away games; copy to AT Student managers must turn in emergency cards
28. Advertise Sell, sell, sell Announcements, flyers; tables at open houses Get the word out!
29. Academic Tracking Paper-based; weekly Turn these in to the AD each week Forms on ORHS athletics handbook website Focus on academic progress; NCAA eligibility Study hall
30. Student Athletes’ Records Keep AD informed of college interest; share with media Record of all wins/losses/stats turned into AD within 10 days following season end
31. Orlando Sentinel Report scores: 407-420-5474 or sports@orlandosentinel.com Schedules: cking@orlandosentinel.com Varsity roll call: sruiz@orlandosentinel.com College signings: chays@orlandosentinel.com Stories: sruiz@orlandosentinel.com; bcollings@orlandosentinel.com Channel 9 – Joe Kepner; joe.kepner@coxtv.com
34. 21st Century Drop off / Pick up; provide rosters to 21st century Monitor athletes at all times
35. Fundraising Please see AD to fill out forms and get approval Know what funds will be used for Car washes not allowed Participate in athletic dept fundraisers 2 banners per team Sponsorship letter in handbook
36. Pioneer Pride Exemplify in all facilities No chairs in gym Pick up trash Put away equipment properly Don’t leave items outside Keep locker rooms clean Report all safety hazards ASAP to AD
38. Sharing Athletes Please encourage your athletes to join other sports in your offseason Encourage partnership (i.e. boys weightlifting/track/spring football)
39. Certification/Endorsement Why not? You get paid more money for same job CPR; First Aid; Sport Skills; Approach to Athletics All non faculty coaches must obtain coaching certificate (3 or 5 year) All information in online handbook
40. Bus Transportation Activity bus – get with Beth Hoover County – 10 days in advance; schedule to Wanda Anderson Inform AD of travel arrangements; delays; changes Private vehicle transportation (prior approval necessary; info in handbook online
41. Purchase Orders Signed by AD first Work with selected vendors Turn into Evan Emeran – Book keeper
42. End of year banquets AD will help with scheduling, recommendations Keep it reasonable Please complete within one month of end of season Recognize scholar athletes
43. Teamwork Volunteer at other OR athletic events All head coaches work home football games All head coaches share ticket taking duties Communicate with other coaches regarding practice schedules
44. Scheduling Evaluations AD will conduct head coaches Head coach will do assts Forms are provided by AD
46. Community service Student athletes benefit from participating in activities helping others Plenty of activities which don’t take away from student athletes’ limited resources Working with younger students Homeless shelters Playground donation
47. Last but not least… Delegate to your assistants Have fun! I appreciate all of your hard work and so do the student athletes Go Pioneers!
