PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
WINTER 2015-16
JAMES W. ROBINSON
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Agenda
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Introductions
VHSL, FCPS, and RSS Policies
Certified Athletic Trainer
Athletic Booster Club
Breakout rooms- Team Policies
ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT
STAFF
• DSA: Jeff Ferrell
• Admin Assistant: Edna Clark
• ADSA’s:
• John James (Athletics)
• Andrew Jimmo (Athletics)
• Steven Rothman (Clubs)
WINTER HEAD COACHES
BOYS BASKETBALL: Brian Nelson (17th year)
GIRLS BASKETBALL: T.J. Dade (17th year)
GYMNASTICS: Megan Smiley (10th year)
INDOOR TRACK: Mike Kiernan (28th year)
SWIM/DIVE: Michael Fones (9th year)
WRESTLING: Bryan Hazard (20th year)
Coaches Requirements
• Badged FCPS employees, FCPS Sports
Orientation
• FCPS Sports First Aid, AHA Heartsaver
AED/CPR
• Successfully compete Coaching Fundamentals
Course
• Pass National Federation of High Schools and
VHSL Fundamentals of Coaching Exam
• VHSL Concussion Education Coaches Program
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your favorite teams.
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ACADEMICS
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Virginia High School League (www.vhsl.org)
Must pass 5 Classes to be eligible
Coaches will monitor academic progress
After school academic needs are OK – get pass to
give coach. Pass must include time arrived/time
left.
FCPS PARTICIPATION POLICY
• Parent and student/athlete must sign and return
• Covers student conduct and the use of alcohol,
tobacco and other drugs. 1st offense, 30 day
suspension….2nd, out for the season
• Hazing is strictly prohibited
• Must be in school ALL day to participate that day.
SPORTSMANSHIP
• Sportsmanship is all inclusive - Parents, coaches,
athletes, students, and fans are expected to conduct
themselves appropriately at all times
• We ALL represent Robinson
• Do not condone improper language or behavior
• Treat all opponents, teammates, coaches and officials
with respect
• Wells Fargo Cup
• Runner-up 2014-15, Champions 2013-14!
TRANSPORTATION
• All athletes and managers must ride with the
team
• Special situations must be cleared with the
coach
• Driver’s insurance must be on file if
necessary
• Driver/Passenger Permission Form
SECURITY
• Avoid bringing valuables
• Electronic devices such as cell phones and
I-Pods should be locked up.
• Students must have a lock.
• Lock up EVERYTHING!
We will do our part, but the athletes must do
theirs! It is a TEAM effort to stop theft!
Sources of Information and
Important Dates
• www.robinsonathletics.com
• www.fcps.edu/robinsonss/
• November 17: Pictures (Gymnastics, Girls
basketball, S/D)
• November 18: Pictures (Indoor Track, Rifle,
Wrestling, Boys basketball)
• November 26-29: Thanksgiving Break
• December 21-January 3: Winter Break
• January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• February 29: Winter Sports Awards Night
Thoughts for PARENTS
• What lessons do you want your athlete to learn?
• Discipline
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Accountability
• Responsibility
• Teammate
• Encourage your child to participate for the enjoyment of
athletics
• How many parents played high school sports?
• How many parents played college sports?
• Scholarships (Dr. Greg Dale – Duke University)
• 95% of athletes will not receive one.
• 65% of athletes are non Division 1
• Your athlete has a better chance of getting an
academic scholarship.
• If you do receive a scholarship the avg is
$10,000 over 4 years.
• Ex. Soccer 9.9
Thoughts for PARENTS
Commitment to the program/team
Communication:
We do not discuss playing time/strategy
Any concerns must first be addressed by the
player.
Athletes do not control playing time
• They control effort, attitude and what kind
of teammate they are.
We ask that parents not contact opposing
schools directly with any concerns. Please
contact us first.
• Be involved in more than one activity
• Overtraining of Young Athletes
• http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=zSRg
a0c7Z3c&vq=medium
Athletic Training Program
Jeff Perry, ATC
Deb Cassidy, ATC
Contacting the Robinson Athletic Training
Program
• Training Room: 703-426-6818
• Email:
• jgperry@fcps.edu
• dkcassidy@fcps.edu
Assumption Of Risk
• There is inherent risk of injury in all sports
• Not all injuries can be prevented
• Even catastrophic injuries can occur in any
sport
• A comprehensive Athletic Training health care
program has proven to influence a reduction in
the severity of injury and prevalence of reinjury.
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
• President Meg Gaffney-Smith
• Introduce Booster Board Members
• Goal of 100% membership for each
program
• Parent liaison for each team
• Volunteering is vital!
• Support ALL the teams!
Photographs courtesy of Frank Ruth
The Booster Club is run by a Board of Directors, who work
closely with the Director of Student Activities and his staff.
We supplement the school’s efforts to purchase equipment for
all our students to use . Our financial contribution is directly
related to the amount of participation we receive from you.
The budget received from Fairfax County Public Schools only
covers coaches’ salaries, athlete’s transportation and the
officials at each event. All other funds are raised by us;
the parents and students of Robinson.
Fundraising takes place year round in a variety of ways.
The amount we raise directly impacts the equipment
and facilities available to your child as a student
athlete.
Uniforms for all
teams
Weight room makeover
Communication and video
camera equipment
Mats and
gymnastics
equipment
Concrete slab and bleachers
Softball scoreboard
Hurdles and track equipment
Field maintenance, sprinkler
systems, mowers and blowers
As you see, the list goes on and on. Approximately 1,200 athletes
use the equipment and facilities each year, so through normal wear
and tear, these need to be replaced or upgraded.
New pads
In addition to maintaining our annual current level of commitment,
the Athletic Boosters have embarked on a long term plan which will
improve the facilities of Robinson Secondary. Many of these
upgrades will provide additional opportunities to raise funds for our
students, athletes and community use groups.
Breakout Rooms
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Boys Basketball – Russell Theatre
Girls Basketball – Media Center
Wrestling – Recital Hall
Swim/Dive – Gold Cafeteria
Gymnastics – E 109
Indoor Track – Blue Cafeteria