SISD
Middle School Coaches
UIL ORIENTATION
2010-2011
Purpose and Philosophy of the UIL
► To
assist and advise schools
► To prepare and enforce eligibility rules
► To regulate competition
► To promote good sportsmanship
► To forward the concept of accepting decisions
and respecting sports officials
Coordinated Communications with
UIL
► If
you have a UIL question, please get
information to avoid violating a rule
► UIL website and Constitution and Contest
Rules book are a great resource
► Speak to your Athletic Coordinator or call
Athletic Department before you call the UIL
Department
UIL Orientation
► Coaches,
Cheerleading Coaches, and
Athletic Trainers must annually attend a UIL
Orientation.
► Discuss UIL Rules and Regulations.
► Athlete Eligibility and Athlete Requirements
► Coaches Expectations/Requirements
► This Power Point will be made available to
all Coaches through campus Athletic
Coordinator
Rules Compliance Program (RCP)
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for all coaches and athletic trainers
from grades 7 – 12 for the 2010-11 school
year
► Training must be completed prior to your
sport season
► Training available only via the UIL website
► Certificate may be printed after all trainings
are completed and must be on file in the
Athletic Office
Rules Compliance Program (RCP)
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4 Sections in RCP
Constitution and Contest Rules (HS/MS)
Ethics and Sportsmanship (Replaces COPE)
UIL Steroid Education Video (SB 8)
Safety Training (SB 2)
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Aid, CPR, AED Training
Senate Bill 7
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School Districts shall annually provide CPR and AED
training to employees.
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All coaches, cheerleader coaches, PE teachers, athletic
trainers, and student trainers must maintain current
certification in CPR and AED training.
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Principals will be notified of Coaches not fulfilling this
requirement and will also be informed that they may not
continue to coach until certification is updated.
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Contact Dusty Warden at Pro-Action
(533-3414)
New Coaches Education
Program
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Starting 2008-2009 the UIL is requiring all
“FIRST YEAR” coaches to complete the NFHS
Fundamentals of Coaching Course.
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Cost $35 – Paid for by the Coach
Register through UIL Website and take course
online.
Print your certificate and turn it in to the Campus
Athletic Coordinator and Athletic Office
Co-op and volunteer coaches must also take this
course
Volunteer Coach
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be a certified SISD teacher
► Must fulfill all coaches requirements which
include RCP training, CPR training, and 1st
year Fundamentals of Coaching
► Any one who assists in any other capacity
must have a SISD background check and be
cleared by HR
Required Meetings
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Coaches must conduct and document a
Safety Training for their teams
Safety drill that incorporates the safety
training must be conducted and
documented
Pre-season Parent and Athlete meetings
must be held for each sport. Coach must
provide documentation
COACHES PAPERWORK
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PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FORM (PAF)
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MUST BE COMPLETED BY A COACH THEIR 1ST
YEAR AT A CAMPUS
FORM MUST BE NOTARIZED AND ON FILE AT
THE SISD ATHLETIC OFFICE
ANOTHER PAF FORM MUST BE FILLED WHEN
YOU COACH AT ANOTHER CAMPUS.
PAF FORM ACKNOWLEDGES THAT YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL UIL RULES AND
REGULATIONS.
ATHLETE’S PAPERWORK
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS MUST BE ON FILE BEFORE
ANY ATHLETE CAN WORK OUT OR COMPETE. (MUST USE
REVISED 1/6/2009 PHYSICAL FORM)
STEROID FORM- (UPDATED 2010-2011FORM)
PARENT OR GUARDIAN PERMISSION.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RULES
FRESHMEN/NEW ATHLETE FORM (SISD NEW FORM)
PREVIOUS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM
(UPDATED 6/12/2010)
1. INCOMING FRESHMEN NOT FROM FEEDER SCHOOL
2. TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL
3. REQUIRE DEC APPROVAL
**PARENTS CANNOT OVERIDE A DOCTORS EXCUSE.
Section 1478
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
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For 7th Grade athletic competition an athlete may not
be 14 on or before September 1st.
For 8th Grade competition an athlete may not be 15 on
or before Sept. 1st.
There are other guidelines for overage athletes-please
refer specific questions to Athletic Department.
6th Grade students may not practice with or against
junior high students.
Eligibility for 1st 6 Weeks
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7th and 8th grade athletes must be
academically promoted and not placed
An athlete who is placed, must pass all
courses at the end of the six weeks to
regain eligibility
A student does not lose eligibility if
they fail a TAKS Review Course during
the year.
NO PASS, NO PLAY
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A student who receives a grade below 70 at the end of
any grading period (after the first 6 weeks) may not
participate in extracurricular activities for at least 3
school weeks until all classes are passed.
An ineligible student may practice but may not compete.
All schools must check grades for all athletes at the end
of the 1st six weeks of the school year. After this, grades
are checked at the end of each grading period.
Students who pass all classes remain eligible until the
end of the next grading period.
NO PASS, NO PLAY
 In regards to eligibility, school work can not be
completed after a Grading Period has ended, unless
the student has received an incomplete.
 As per SISD policy, 9 week incomplete grade due to
absenteeism must be made up within the following 9
weeks grading period.
 Teacher Error, Mechanical Error, or not following
district grading policy may allow an athlete to regain
eligibility.
 All students are eligible during a school holiday of a
full calendar week or more (Fall Intersession,
Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Spring
Intersession).
Practice & Game Restrictions
 8 hour rule (outside school day)
 Practice Regulations
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shall not engage in more than 3 hours of practice
on those days during which one practice is held.
► Maximum length of any single practice session is 3 hours
► When more than one practice is held, there shall be at
least one hour of rest in between.
► Athletes shall not engage in more than 5 hours of practice
a day.
Sunday prohibition
Athletic period 60 min per day (dressing out time included) /
300 minutes per week
Athlete may only participate in one contest during school
week.
School week begins at 12:01 AM the 1st day of instruction
and ends after school on the last day of instruction,
excluding holidays
Calendar week means 12:01 am on Sunday through midnight
on Saturday.
Practice Time
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counts: Actual practice, skill
instruction, mandatory conditioning
► What doesn’t count: Meetings, film study,
water breaks, injury treatment, voluntary
conditioning, weight training
► One hour rest/recovery time: This time is
exclusively for student rest for the next
practice session
Non-School Participation
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may not require athletes to
participate in non-school activities
► Coaches may not instruct non-school
coaches in what offense or defense to use
► It is a violation for the school coach to
handle the money for a non-school team
involving students in their attendance zone
Charitable Cause Guidelines
Schools may host a contest for a charitable cause
under the following conditions;
1. Contest may be held during any 1 week
2. Team members may be allowed to wear
headbands/wristbands of non-school colors
3. No uniforms will be allowed that do not
represent the school colors
4. Colored game balls will not be allowed for
competition but may be used at practice
5. Opposing team and officials must be notified
Sportsmanship
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As coaches we are responsible for the behavior of our athletes.
Preseason meetings are required for all sports. Parent or
Guardian must attend before an athlete is allowed to
participate.
Positive behavior is expected from our fans- paying to get into
a game does not give them a right to be negative.
A positive relationship between coaches and officials is always
important. Please think twice before you react in a negative
manner.
Any coach who is ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct, or a
Football coach who is given 2 or more 15-yard unsportsmanlike
penalties during a contest, is required to appear before the
State Executive Committee at the coaches expense.
Schools must notify UIL within 3 school days if a coach has
been ejected or received two 15 yard unsportsmanlike
penalties.
Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball, Softball,
Basketball & Football
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game or scrimmage may be played per
calendar week.
► Football: There must be a minimum of 5 days
between contests.
► Practices shall not begin prior to the first day
of school.
► Please download a copy of the UIL Junior High
Coaches’ Manual.
► All coaches must read and refer to the NFHS
Rule Books for rules and regulations for each
sport.
Cross Country & Track
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team or student shall compete in more
that 6 meets including the District meet.
► Meets are limited to one per calendar week.
► Practice shall not begin prior to the first day
of school.
► Please download a copy of the UIL Junior
High Coaches’ Manual and refer to the NFHS
Track & Field and Cross Country Rule Book
for any rules and regulations.
Inclement Weather
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Administration and Athletic Department
will make decision in regard to cancellation of
games due to weather.
► Contests which have to be canceled due to
weather or other circumstances shall not be
rescheduled unless there is an open week
within the season.
Game Procedures
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protest the results of a game after
the officials have declared a winner.
► Officials decisions must be honored.
► Refer concerns with officials to Athletic
Department
► Each contest must be played in full.
► Administrator in charge must introduce
themselves to the officials and be present
during the contest.
Coaches Expectations
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Emphasize that a student’s first responsibility is to be a
good student.
Coaches must focus on instilling good values and
building character through sports opportunities
Cut as few kids as possible. (Maximum Participation)
All athletes that suit out must play. (Refer to SISD MS
Participation rules)
Structure practices so that they are a positive
experience for athletes.
Always treat players with respect.
► Emphasize
that all athletes, regardless of playing
ability, must follow all regulations.
► Emphasize improvement (not just winning) as a
sign of success.
► You are also a member of the coaching staff.
Please follow all rules and regulations that are
required.
► All coaches are responsible for all information
listed in SISD coaches handbook.
SISD Policies
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All team managers must have physicals on file and be
academically eligible to travel with team.
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Medical Coverage: Each Middle School is funded to
provide medical coverage at $30 an hour. Only Maxim
and SISD school nurses may provide medical coverage.
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A contract must be on file through the Purchasing
Department for personnel performing physicals.
SISD Policies- Cont.
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Participation: A player in uniform will play in a regular
season game. The amount of playing time is at the
discretion of the coach. (Football: Teams with 50-90 must
play at least 50 players).
The penalty of not playing everyone in uniform will be
forfeiture of that contest.
The coach has the discretion of playing time in post
season tournaments or championship games.
Please report your scores to Vivian Hernandez at 9370504.
All concerns must go through your Campus Athletic
Coordinator and Principal and then Athletic Department.
UIL Web site
www.uil.utexas.edu
The purpose of the UIL web site is to provide school employees,
parents, students and other interested parties access to information
regarding extracurricular activities. Below is a partial list of
documents/information that may be found on the web site:
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TEA-UIL Side by Side
Constitution and Contest Rules (C & CR)
Athletic Manuals (Junior High)
Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
Booster Club Guidelines
Guidelines for Non-School Participation
UIL Sportsmanship Manual
2010-2011 Rule Changes
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Require all coaches to complete an annual
UIL Rules Compliance program
Permit incoming 7th and 8th graders the
opportunity to participate in summer
strength and conditioning programs
Permits each school to designate a starting
and ending date for strength and
conditioning programs not to exceed a 6
weeks period.
Rule Changes (con’t)
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Alter part of penalty for coach ejected
from a contest or a football coach who
receives 2 or more unsportsmanship
conduct penalties in a contest
Athletic Rule Book
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times coaches are penalized for
breaking a rule due to lack of knowledge
► As a coach you are responsible for having
access to UIL sports manuals and rule books
at all times
► These rule books must now be purchased
by your athletic program or school
► Information for purchase of these books will
be provide online
SISD INFORMATION
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SISD Athletic Handbook is being updated
for the 2010-2011 school year
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Coaches are responsible for all information
in the handbook
Hazing:
► Hazing
is any act that causes or is
likely to cause bodily danger, physical
harm, or personal humiliation for the
purposes of pledging, initiation into,
holding office in, or maintaining
membership in an organization.
Hazing Components
► Humiliating,
degrading, emotionally and / or
physical harmful activities.
► Behavior expected to join or maintain full
status in a group.
► Hazing can occur regardless of a person’s
willingness to participate
Texas Education Code 37.152 Personal Hazing
Offense
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
Engages in hazing;
2) Solicits, encourages, directs, aids, or attempts to aid another in
engaging in hazing;
3) Recklessly permits hazing to occur; or
4) Has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident
involving a student in an educational institution, or has first hand
knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred, and knowing
fails to report that knowledge in writing to the dean of students of
other appropriate official of the institution.
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(b) The offense of failing to report is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) Any other offense under this section that does not cause serious
bodily injury to another is a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) any other offense under this section that causes serious bodily
injury to another is a Class A misdemeanor.
(e) Any other offense under this section that causes death of another
is a state jail felony.
Texas Education Code 37.153 Organization
Hazing Offense
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(a) An organization commits an offense if the organization
condones or encourages hazing or if an officer or any
combination of members, pledges, or alumni of the
organization commits or assists in the commission of
hazing.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor
punishable by:
1. A fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than
$10,000; or
2. If the court finds that the offense caused personal
injury, property damage, or other loss, a fine of not
less than $5000 not more than double the amount
lost or expenses incurred because of the injury,
damage, or loss.
Texas Education Code 37.154 Consent Not
a Defense
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It is not a defense to prosecution of an offense under this
subchapter that the person against whom the hazing was
directed consented to or acquiesced in the hazing activity.
Texas Education Code 37.156
Offenses in Addition to Other Penal Provisions
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This subchapter does not affect or repeal any law of this
state. This subchapter does not limit or affect the right of
an educational institution to enforce it’s own penalties
against hazing.
Typical Arguments Asserted for
Hazing Traditions /Rituals:
► Team
building and character building
► Create unity, loyalty, discipline, and team
spirit
► Reassure senior group members that
newcomers value membership
Most Common Defenses To
Allegations Of Hazing
►Victims
gave “consent”
►It was just “horseplay”
►It is tradition – Something that has
“always” had been done
►Peer Pressure
Coaches Responsibility
►Address
It
►Supervise
►Put a STOP to it
►Report it
CAMPUS ATHLETIC
COORDINATORS
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Bill Sybert : Gilbert McClure
Captain Walter E Clarke: Dennis Kemp
Colonel John O Ensor: Armando Sanchez
Desert Wind: Jose Giron
Ernesto Serna: Raul Hernandez
Jane A. Hambric: Lorenzo Lopez
John Drugan: Irma Perez
Montwood Middle: Marta Tavarez
Paso Del Norte: Larry Villa
Salvador H. Sanchez: Isabel Rivas
Socorro Middle: Adrian Carbajal
Spec. Rafael Hernando: Eddie Lopez
Sun Ridge Middle: Edmundo Montes
William D Slider: Oscar Serna
CONTACT INFORMATION
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DISTRICT ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
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JOHANNA REDLINGER: 937-0505
VIVIAN HERNANDEZ:
937-0504
OFFICE FAX:
937-0503
CAMPUS ATHLETIC COORDINATORS:
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937 – 0506
937 – 0507
937 – 0508
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SECRETARIES
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PAULA GONZALEZ:
MARIA BARROS:
DAN FERGUSON:
AMERICAS- PATRICK MELTON
EASTLAKE- JIMMY CALDERON
EL DORADO- JIM ALTHOFF
MONTWOOD- CHUCK VELIZ
SOCORRO- RONNIE HERNANDEZ
UIL: http://www.uil.utexas.edu/
THANK YOU!
BEST OF LUCK!
Have a Great Season and A Great Year!