PURSUING VICTORY WITH HONOR
Student-Athlete | Parent/Guardian Handbook
Code of Ethics
It is the duty of all concerned with Willow Glen High School athletics:
- To emphasize the proper ideals of sportsmanship
, ethical conduct and fair play.
- To eliminate all possibilities which tend to
destroy the best values of the game.
- To stress the values derived from playing the
game fairly.
- To display courtesy to visiting teams and officials.
- To HONOR THE GAME with good sportsmanship on
the court and in the stands.
What is expected of you as an athlete:
- Total commitment to the sport
- Good attitude
- Good citizenship both on and off the field and
on our campus
- Good grades
- Hard work and dedication
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Head Coaches
Fall
Cross Country - Victor SantaMaria
Field Hockey - Erin Booth
Football - Ron Capurso
Girls Tennis - Nancy Williams
Girls Volleyball - Jill Addington
Boys Water Polo - Trevor Wiens
Girls Water Polo - Courtney Livak
Winter
Boys Basketball - Todd Meeker
Girls Basketball - Amy Gannon
Boys Soccer - John Llamas
Girls Soccer - TBA
Wrestling - TBA
Spring
Badminton - Roger Hedge
Baseball - Bret Gladden
Golf- Bob Parker
Softball - Scott McCollum
Swimming - Meghan Corcoran
Boys Tennis - Gene Fortino
Track & Field - John Owens
Boys Volleyball - Jef Wind
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What Every Coach Wants You To Know...
Weight Training
During the off season, athletes should follow a conditioning program that
combines weight training and aerobic exercise. Conditioning is important,
not only for performance enhancement, but also for injury prevention.
Nutrition
Athletics is strenuous and physically demanding. It is very important
for athletes to have a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables,
meat and foods high in complex carbohydrates. IT IS ALSO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN PRACTICING
IN THE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER HEAT.
First Aid
Injuries are a part of every sport. Make sure that minor cuts are cleaned
with soap and water, then apply an antiseptic ointment and band aid. For
minor injuries, bumps, bruises and sprains, elevate the area and put an
ice pack on the area as soon as possible.
Steroids
In recent years, a number of athletes have chosen to use steroids to build
muscle and gain strength. Steroids are dangerous. They can cause liver
damage, heart damage and sterility. Make sure that your athlete is aware
of the dangers of using steroids.
Playing at the College Level
Athletes who want to play sports in college have several options. They
must however understand that to play in college they need to have the
talent and a great deal of dedication. There are approximately 230 Division
I, 150 Division II, and 215 Division III colleges in the NCAA. Colleges
in Division I and II offer scholarships. Division III schools do not.
Over 300 small colleges belong to the NAIA and hundreds of community colleges
belong to the NJCAA. In order to play sports in college an athlete must
register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net) in the
Spring of their Junior year. Athletes should meet with an academic counselor
as early as possible to discuss the NCAA requirements and make sure they
are taking the right courses.
Be Positive
The best way to help your son/daughter is to be positive and to provide
encouragement, both at home and in the stands. If there is a concern,
have your son/daughter talk to the coach. If the problem is not resolved,
or if it is of a serious nature, call the coach yourself. Know that you
are the most important person in the athlete’s life and your son/daughter
wants you to be proud of them. Be in the stands, rain or shine, and cheer
loudly.
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Developing Student Athletes
The coach's job is to develop players and to win games. As a parent,
it is your job to monitor your athlete's academic progress and to encourage
them to be successful in the classroom. The following tips will help achieve
that goal.
Talk to your son/daughter about time management and encourage them to
use the time given in school to study or to work on homework.
- Offer help.
- Make them accountable.
- Work with the school.
- Be interested.
- Discuss classes and set goals.
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Basic School Rules
Athletes are not declared ineligible or eligible until one week following
the end of the grading period after the computer print-out is issued to
the Athletic Director. Athletes may not participate in games if they are
ineligible.
Unsportsmanlike behavior. An athlete who is removed from a contest for
unsportsmanlike behavior will not be allowed to participate in the next
scheduled contest for that team.
Responsibility for Equipment. Athletes shall assume responsibility for
all athletic equipment issued to them and will be expected to pay for
any lost or damaged equipment.
Suspension from school. Athletes who are suspended from school are also
suspended from any type of practice, meetings or games of the team while
on suspension.
Tobacco. That includes chew, cigarettes and possession or use of. Athletes
may be suspended from school and all school activities if found using
any tobacco during school hours. The sale, possession or use of a controlled
substance is cause for expulsion.
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Basic Eligibility Rules
The CIF Book of Rules and Regulations as well as the High School Athletic
Code shall govern HS Athletics. Athletes shall be directly responsible
to the head coach and his/her assistants. It is assumed that participation
in a sport is a privilege.
Athlete's responsibilities are:
- Prior to participation, a student/athlete must complete
the proper athletic clearance procedures that include:
- Emergency medical information.
- Parent consent
- Proof of insurance
- Physical exam every athletic year
- Paid all fines/fees due
- Purchase an ASB card
- Not have reached his/her 19th birthday on or before
June 20th.
- Be an amateur.
- Be an undergraduate in high school.
- Have attended high school not more that eight (8)
semesters after completing the 8th grade.
- Scholastically during the previous grading period:
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA or better for all school
work.
- Have met the residence requirements.
- Have not competed on any outside team in the same
sport during the high school season of that sport.
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