EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COACHES HANDBOOK
2006 – 2007
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Cascade, Everett, Jackson High Schools
Eisenhower, Evergreen, Gateway, Heatherwood, North Middle Schools
EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COACHES HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
School Board Policy and General Guidelines 1-1
Everett School District Goals and Program Objectives 1-2
Legal Duties and Responsibilities 1-5
Variance and Transfer 1-6
Eligibility Standards 1-13
Recruiting Policy – WIAA 1-14
Attendance Policy 1-15
Non Discrimination on the Basis of Gender and Title IX 1-16
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying 1-17
Position Statement on Boys & Girls Programs 1-20
Out of Season Participation and Coaching Philosophy 1-22
Resident Students 1-23
Acceptance and Release of Students To/From Other School Districts 1-25
NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse 1-26
Guidelines for Summer Activity 1-28
Fundraising Guidelines 1-30
O RGANIZATION C HARTS ~ T AB 2
Everett School District Athletics Organizational Chart 2-1
WIAA Organizational Chart 2-2
Athletic Eligibility Procedure 3-1
WIAA Sports Seasons 3-2
Criteria for Squad Selection 3-2
Letter Award Procedures 3-4
Guidelines for District Supported Transportation for Athletics and Activities
Transportation – Scheduling Procedures 3-5
Travel – Rules for Athletes 3-6
R ESPONSIBILITY & E XPECTATIONS OF C OACHES ~ T AB 4
Overview of Responsibilities 4-1
Coaches Code of Ethics 4-5
Caring Behavior 4-6
Duty to Report 4-7
Responsibility and Procedure for Publicity 4-8
Coaches Standards – WIAA Handbook 4-9
Coaches Standards Categories (Knowledge and Skills) 4-12
Coaching Expectations 4-13
Coaching Competencies 4-14
J OB D ESCRIPTIONS ~ T AB 5
Job Description – Director of Athletics 5-1
Job Description – High School Athletic Coordinator 5-3
Job Description – Middle School Athletic Coordinator 5-4
Job Description – Middle & Senior High Head Coach 5-5
Job Description – Middle & Senior High Assistant Coach 5-7
Job Description – Volunteer Coaches 5-8
Job Description – Student Volunteer Coaches 5-9
H EALTH & S AFETY ~ T AB 6
Injury and Safety Accident Procedures for Coaches 6-1
Safeguarding the Health of the Athlete 6-2
Preventing Injuries 6-3
Head Injuries 6-4
Recognition, Prevention, and Management of Asthma in Athletics 6-5
Lightning Safety 6-7
The Unconscious Athlete 6-9
Hot Weather Hints 6-10
Moving the Injured Athlete 6-12
Diet Hints for the High School Athlete 6-14
Drugs and the High School Athlete 6-15
Trainer’s Equipment to be at Field or Courtside 6-16
Basic Trainer’s Travel Kit 6-17
Items for a Centralized Training Room 6-18
A THLETIC F ORMS ~ T AB 7
Volunteer Application 7-1
Volunteer Interest Form 7-3
Athletic Transportation Request 7-4
Facility Use Request Form 7-5
Athletic Code of Conduct 7-7
Parent Permission for Middle & High schools (Form A) 7-12 Physical Examination for Middle & High schools (Form B) 7-13
Athletic Emergency Information card (Form C) 7-15
Parent/Coach Communication Form 7-16
Safety Guidelines – Sport Specific 7-18
Pre-Season Checklist – Head Coach 7-34
Post-Season Checklist 7-36
Pre-Season Goals & Objectives 7-37 Post-Season Self-Evaluation 7-38
Equipment Issue Checklist 7-39
Inventory of Equipment 7-40
Coach-To-Coach Evaluation 7-41
Program Evaluation 7-42
Athlete Evaluation of Program 7-44
Parent Evaluation of Program 7-45
Student/Citizen Accident Report 7-46
Travel Request Form 7-47
Extra-Curricular Time Sheet 7-48
W ESCO G UIDELINES ~ T AB 8
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