OVERVIEW
The DMS & CMS athletics programs are feeder programs for Carroll
High School and
philosophies and schemes established by the head coaches of the various high
school sports. The program is for those students who wish to play a no-cut
sport or want to try out for a cut-sport. It is our objective to put each
of our athletes into a position to be as successful as possible while
allowing every athlete the opportunity to be a contributing part. Our
program will allow for developing skills, experiencing lessons in winning
and losing through competition, and will help students decide if they want
to pursue the activities on a higher level.
The lessons learned from working in teams such as taking leadership
roles and accepting constructive criticism are specific examples of how our
student athletes can develop socially and emotionally. It is an ideal arena
to develop the characteristics of decision-making, dedication, leadership,
teamwork, and sportsmanship. These esteem-building qualities provide an
excellent foundation for a successful person: our primary goal for Carroll
students. We will maintain a positive and competitive learning environment
to maximize both the coaches and athletes efforts. There will be
competitive teams in football and volleyball in the fall. During the winter
months, we will offer boys and girl's basketball as well as cross-country
for both boys and girls. Track will be offered in the spring semester. For
our athletes who are not participating in a specific sport during its
season, we will offer an off-season program committed to developing our
athletes athletically and physically.
ATHLETIC EXPECTATION
Project and Image: A Dragon athlete is one who always strives to reach
his/her fullest potential as an athlete, student, and citizen. The athlete
will take pride in the image he/she projects in the classroom, on the
playing field, and in the community. As a result, the athlete will take
pride in anything he/she does. When we step onto the field or court as a
team or individual, we will carry ourselves with unity, dignity, and class.
When we leave, we will exit in the same regard. We will exhibit the
characteristics listed below at all times during practices and competitive
UIL events.
1. Play aggressive, but play clean.
2. The score will do the talking. "People may not believe what you
say, but they will believe what you do."
3. Do not lose control of your emotions. NEVER show disrespect to
referees, coaches, teammates, or an opposing player. A Dragon
athlete must stay focused in every situation. Losing control shows
weakness.
4. Think Positive. Never berate your teammates or yourself. The most
vital time to pull together and push forward is after a mistake is
made. "If you never make a mistake, you are missing an opportunity
for growth."
5. Give everything you have. (After all is said and done, you should be
able to look at yourself and into the eyes of your teammates and say
that you gave everything you had. If you can say this, then win or
lose, you have been successful).
You will gain the respect of your parents, friends, fans, and even
opponents by the way you play and carry yourself. You will make an
impression with your appearance also. For this reason, we will dress as a
team on game days and will act with class any time we are in representation
of the CISD athletic program.
ROLES &OBJECTIVES
Coach's Role: The coaches have distinct beliefs in the way a specific sport
should be played. To achieve this, we will teach the skills of the sport,
the love of the sport, and will incorporate activities that will empower
young men and women to be productive competitors and citizens. We take on
an awesome responsibility in the development of your sons and daughters as
athletes, students, and socially maturing young men and women. We make it
our job to know what motivates them, how far to push, and when to back off.
Knowing that we are also a major part of their support network, one of our
most important goals is to understand them and support each athlete
emotionally.
Athlete's Role: The athlete's role is twofold. First, he/she must be
accountable on a daily basis. The athlete must be at practice everyday and
must be on time. If for any reason an athlete will miss practice during a
sport, a phone call will be expected on the voice mail of the head coach
before the beginning of that practice. In doing so, the athlete will show
personal responsibility and respect for hi/her team. Second, he/she must
have a coachable attitude while displaying a good work ethic. Furthermore,
the athlete has a responsibility to their teammates and to themselves. This
includes showing up to practice, taking care of grades and classroom
conduct, and working hard so that he/she and his/her teammates can grow
together as a team. An athlete must always be there to pick up his/her
teammates. Dragons will always "win" together or "lose" together.
Parent's Role: Last and certainly most important, comes the parent's role.
It would seem to be the hardest because often times the parent
feels "helpless" in an effort to help the athlete succeed during a contest.
Being the most important link in the support network of the athlete, it is
vital to his growth that a parent provides unconditional support no matter
the situation. Regardless of the score of a game, a bad call by a referee,
or a poor coach's decision, the parent must allow the athlete a secure and
unified feeling within the team. Everything an athlete does on the playing
field is done to seek the approval of his/her parents, coaches, fans, and to
gain self-satisfaction. It is important that we remain unified in our
support of the athletic program.
It is a great privilege for our coaching staff to be a part of your
children's lives and to be entrusted with the care of so many impressionable
young people. As your child's coach we want there to be an open line of
communication from player to coach and from coach to parent. Please feel
free to call, or set up an appointment for a conference, and discuss any
questions or concerns that you might have.
PLAYING TIME
Making a Team & playing: "Cut-sports" are unique in their makeup, in that
they require fewer players than other sports. For this reason, not everyone
that tries out will make the team. Likewise, not everyone who plays one
year will automatically be on the team the next year. Playing time
decisions will be made based on an athlete's work ethic (which includes
being at practice on time), practice & game performance, and how the athlete
handles his/her responsibility to their team and the classroom. Every
athlete will get to play in the game unless communicated otherwise by the
coaching staff for disciplinary reasons. To be fair to their teammates, any
athlete that misses any part of 2 or more practices during a game week for
any reason may be subject to limited playing time in that week's contest.
It is the coaching staff's belief that athletes who are at practice on time
and working hard every day will be rewarded playing time in the game.
CODE OF CONDUCT
No/pass and
no/play is the law in
athletic department that a successful academic performance will only enhance
an athlete's athletic performance. We encourage our students to do the best
they possibly can in the classroom and to get tutorial help when it is
needed. We also encourage our students to set up their tutorial schedules
in such a manner that it will not interfere with their practice times.
Furthermore, we have a zero tolerance for "zeros" policy in the classroom.
Zeros on academic work, in many cases, is a big factor when students
struggle in the classroom. It is our goal to promote good work habits in
the classroom as well as the athletic field.
Athletic grades a re based on participation not ability level. We
expect our athletes to dress out and participate every day. Specific
circumstances may limit this participation, but we still expect them to
dress out and be with their group so they will not fall behind. Missing
practices with unexcused absences or not suiting up for a practice will
lower a student's grade and will definitely affect playing time.
Each student will begin the six weeks with 100 points. Deductions
will be made for the following infractions:
1. Five points for incorrect dress
2. Five points for non-participation without a parent or doctor's note
3. Ten points for not suiting out an/or not participating
SICKNESS/INJURY POLICY
A student may only be excused from workouts or games if a note is
provided. The note must state the illness or injury, the duration of time
to be missed, and have a parent or doctor's signature. A note from a parent
will be honored for three days; after that, a doctor's note will be
required. A parent or doctor note only excuses the student from
participation. The student will still be required to dress out to avoid
losing points from their six weeks grade.
EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS
Most, but not all of the equipment needed by a student to
participate in athletics is provided by the school district. Students that
lose or destroy any issued equipment or uniforms will be asked to pay for
them. Any equipment or uniforms that become damaged by neglect or misuse
must also be paid for by the athlete. Students must wear the school issued
equipment unless a coach determines otherwise after evaluating it.
Clothing worn for workouts is limited to the school colors (green,
black, or white). The neutral color of gray is also acceptable. Athletes
are responsible for the purchase of their own shoes. We do ask that the
shoes be sport specific to improve the athlete's comfort and safety. Any
student participating in a sport that requires the use of the gym floor will
be required to use shoes that will not cause damage to the wooden floors.
LOCKERS
Each athlete will be issued a locker that has a lock to secure their
equipment. It is their responsibility to keep their locker locked at all
times. If the athlete chooses not to secure their locker then they assume
the financial responsibility for anything that might turn up missing.
TRANSPORTATION
Athletes are expected to ride busses to out-of-town games. The
athletes may be signed out after their game to ride home with their parents
or their parent's designate.
PHYSICAL EXAMS
The State
of
entering their first year of athletics at the middle school level. Carroll
ISD requires a physical exam each year. Students reach their growth spurts
at different times so an athlete's physical development and growth could
change significantly from year to year. Because of this adolescent
phenomenon, we think it is important to take a physical exam annually.
PAY TO PLAY
To participate in any UIL athletic competition, athletes in grades 7-
12 must pay a fee prior to competition play. The fee for 7th and 8th grades
is $50 per student/per year. Refunds are given at the end of the school
year and ONLY in the following cases:
(a) Student quits prior to the first competition
(b) Student withdraws from school prior to the first competition
(c) Student tries out for the team, but is not selected as a member of
the team
OFF-SEASON
The off-season program is for students whose desired sport is not in
season. It will address the total fitness of an individual. The students
in off-season will be involved in activities that are designed to increase
their agility, endurance, speed, and strength. During a typical week in off-
season, athletes will lift weights, participate in agility and endurance
training, and participate in competitive activities on occasion.
FOOTBALL
There will be two teams divided into an "A" team and a "B" team.
The "B" team game will begin at 5:00pm. The "A" team game will commence ten
minutes after the conclusion of the previous game.
VOLLEYBALL
Each grade level will have three competition teams. There will be
and "A", "B", and "C" team. The first match will begin at 5:00 pm. The
second match will commence five minutes after the conclusion of the previous
match. Games will be held on Thursday nights. Each team will compete in
one tournament. In addition, the "A" team will compete in the District
Tournament at the end of the season.
Order of play: September (B-A-C) and October (C-A-B).
Girls not making the competition team may choose to stay in the "no cut"
program which will practice during class time and compete against other
teams on Saturdays.
BASKETBALL
The boys and girls basketball programs will follow the
same "A", "B", and "C" team formats. There will be cuts in basketball for
both boys and girls. The first game will begin at 5:00 pm. The second game
will commence five minutes after the conclusion of the previous game. 7th
grade games will be played on Monday nights, and 8th grade will play on
Thursday nights. Each team will have one tournament. In addition, the "A"
team will compete in the District Tournament at the end of the season.
CROSS-COUNTRY
Everyone that comes out for cross-country will run in the meets.
The top seven individuals per grade and gender will run on the "A" team and
the remainder will run on the "B" team. Cross-Country is a no cut sport.
Practices will be held after school. Meets will be on Wednesdays. Athletes
may participate in both basketball and cross-country.
TRACK
The top three to five individuals (depending on the meet) in each
event will make the travel team. These may change from week to week. There
are 15 events. The running events range in distance from 100 meters to 2400
meters. The field events focus on running, jumping, and throwing. Track is
also a no cut sport. Track meets are held on Thursdays.
WORKOUTS
Workouts for 7th graders will take place in the mornings before
school in addition to class time. 8th graders will workout after school and
during class. Practice times are at the discretion of the coach for each
grade and sport.
FOOD DROP OFF ON GAME DAYS
During volleyball and basketball seasons, we will ask for parent
volunteers to bring food for the athletes competing. This has been very
successful in the past. If you are interested in volunteering, please
contact the head coach for that season. However, if an athlete chooses not
to participate in team meals, they may pick up food in the back of the
school between 4:00 and 4:15.
Because of the high number of students in football, all food may be
dropped off in the back of the school on a cart. All food that is dropped
off, must have the athlete's name on it. The food may be dropped off from