Odessa High School Athletics Information for Parents
Welcome to Odessa High School Athletics! Learn about the goals of coaches, the athletic programs, access the sports website for schedules and updates, meet the administrative staff and coaches, and get acquainted with the medical staff and necessary physical information for participation. Stay informed and support your student-athlete in their high school sports journey.
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Odessa High School Athletics We are glad you are here! An overview of important information for parents
Lets Go DUCKS! The goals of OHS Coaches: Offer each student-athlete a great HS experience! Recognize their unique gifts! Encourage them to give their best effort! Challenge them to grow as responsible, respectful members of a team!
Lets Go Ducks! Goals of athletic programs at OHS YES, we do want to Win! We aspire to craft a rich history for our athletic programs Recognize that winning does not always occur on the scoreboard. We re going to Challenge athletes to become the very Best Person that they can be through Athletics!
Sports Website: www.odessaducks.com Your guide for: Varsity/JV/Freshman Athletic Schedules and Results Team Rosters and info Admin/Coach/Trainer Contact information Transportation details Opponent field and school map/location Sports Physical information Sign up for updates on our website. https://www.odessaducks.com/alerts
Athletic Administrative Staff Dan Pritchard, Athletic Director daniel.pritchard@appo.k12.de.us Phil Walstrum- Assistant Athletic Director Brant Perry- Assistant Principal, Supervisor of Athletics Terri Taylor Coordinator of Equity & Student Services Tom Poehlmann-Director of Safety, Security & Operations
Meet the Coaches: Football- Dan Pritchard Field Hockey- Maria Collier Boys Soccer- Sebastian Acosta-Nijamkin Cross Country- Tim Hein/Nikita Williams Fall Cheer- Katy Hoffecker Volleyball- Jenn Engels Fall Coaches- emails can be found on www.odessaducks.com
Medical Staff Kylie McCusker, Athletic Trainer, Premier PT Dr. Jeremie Axe, Team Physician, First State Orthopedics Premier Sports Residents School Nurse Amy Stubblebine
Medical Information Must have a physical dated after April 1, 2023 on file to be eligible to try out: NEW FOR THIS YEAR Snap Manage Online Platform: You must go on and create an account, register your child for the sport they want to try out for. You must upload your DIAA completed physical on to this site Snap Manage Parent Help Links * *You will need to know your child s school student ID # when registering *Medical alerts: Be sure to put anything a coach may need to know in this spot when registering
Additional Medical Info Baseline Concussion Testing at OHS- completed prior to first event for high risk sports and is a critical component of evaluating and treating concussions Physician notes must be given to Athletic Trainer before returning to play for any trip to the doctor
Academic Eligibility DIAA policy- passing 5 credits ASD policy- Must have a 2.0 GPA on report card from the previous MP If you do not have a 2.0 you must do weekly tutoring (academic waiver) in order to maintain eligibility throughout the next marking period. No limit to the amount of waivers a student athlete can get ( new change for this school year) Coaches will be sent out a list of athletes who are on waivers for each sport once rosters are submitted. Coaches are responsible for relaying information to athletes
Academic Eligibility Waivers (anyone below a 2.0 GPA)--must track tutoring time (signed by a teacher) and complete grade sheet each week or becomes ineligible for the following week. Papers turned into Mr. Walstrum every Friday by 3:00 pm. Not a punishment- policy is in place to help support our student athletes that may need extra time, help, or support. Code of Conduct - Is always in effect during school events. Discipline issues can impact participation in athletics.
Sportsmanship Code Odessa High School actively promotes and educates our coaches, student-athletes and spectators in the practice of good sportsmanship and appropriate behavior both on and off the field of competition. We expect that our participants will respect opponents and officials, and that show of respect is what makes competition a positive experience. We promote sportsmanship through positive behaviors and are proactive in preventing unsportsmanlike conduct.
Sportsmanship Expectations Adhere to the DIAA, NFHS, ASD, and OHS policies at all times Encourage our student-athletes to perform their best with positive cheers Respect our opponents as student-athletes and acknowledge them for doing their best Promote good sportsmanship by supporting the game officials in a positive manner realizing they are an essential part of every game Respect the tasks our coaches face and support them as they strive to educate our youth Encourage sportsmanlike conduct with class, dignity, and respect towards any coach, player, participant, official, parent, or any other attendee under all circumstances. Profanity, Booing, or Heckling, inappropriate remarks or gestures, yelling at a student athlete by name or number. Repeatedly yelling at an official or coach during a game are unacceptable and will not be tolerated at OHS
Lets Go Ducks! Practices Practice is not optional, Practice is not Drop In. It doesn t matter WHY you re not at practice... If you re not at practice you can t expect to play! Communication is key! Students need to communicate with coaches
Communication Communication you should expect from your child s coach: 1. The coach s philosophy 2. Expectations the coach had for your child and the team 3. Locations and times of practices and contests 4. Team requirements like fees, equipment, fundraising, off-season conditioning 5. Procedures that should be followed should your child be injured during the season 6. Disciplinary procedures that result in the denial of your child s participation
Communication Expectations from Athletics Families 1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach AFTER the athlete has spoken to the Coach 24 HOUR RULE 2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance of a practice or event 3. Specific concern in regards to expectations As your child becomes involved in athletics they will experience some of the most rewarding times of their lives. It is important to understand that there will also be times when things don't go your child s way. At these times we encourage discussions with the coach. Appropriate concerns to discuss with the coach: 1. The treatment of your child mentally and physically 2. Ways to help your child improve 3. Concerns about your child s behavior
ISSUES THAT ARE INAPPROPRIATE TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES 1. Playing time 2. Team Strategy 3. Play calling 4. Other students
Chain of Command When bringing concerns/issues to staff, please follow the chain of command Player to Coach Parent to Coach Parent and Student to Athletic Administrator (AD, Assistant AD) Parent and Student to School Athletic Supervisor Parent and Student to District Athletic Supervisor **Following the chain of command ensures the right channels are used to efficiently resolve athletic concerns**
Want to get more involved? Athletic Boosters!! OHS All Sports Boosters: NEED VOLUNTEERS*** GET INVOLVED- please email Wendy Kite at wendykite76@gmail.com if you are interested. What is involved: 1. 1 meeting per month 2. Organizing 2 events per year & help with organizing concessions 3. New ideas for events & fundraising!
Lets Go Ducks! That s It! Let s Have A GREAT season! Remember You are a very Important Part of our team s success Players PLAY Play Hard & Have Fun! Parents CHEER Cheer LOUD & Have Fun! Coaches COACH Our Coaches Have Fun! Officials OFFICIATE - Be Nice to them!
