2016 Fall Parent Meeting

Safeguard and Promote Athletes Health and Well Being by Proactively
Keeping and Maintaining Healthy, Clean & Safe Sports Equipment and
Facilities
“Fresh Gear” is a combination of proprietary ingredients including disinfecting alcohol. This
exclusive combination attacks the odor causing bacteria and malodors and freshens gear for long
lasting odor elimination.
“Fresh Gear” has the additional advantage of being fast drying due to its unique chemical
composition. While some products make you wait for it to dry and become effective, Fresh Gear
dries in minutes.
“Fresh Gear” is the solution to environmental and human caused odors in everything from sports
equipment, gloves, footwear and mascot uniforms. “Fresh Gear should be a part of every athletes
equipment. Good health is the key to peak athletic performance.
Booster Club Mission
Support the Notre Dame Preparatory School
and Marist Academy Athletic Programs
through funding, volunteers, and helping to
improve the athletic facilities
Booster Club Officers
Executive Committee
Committee Chair’s
Tom Fazio, President
John Mervenne, VP NDP
Luis Collazo, VP Marist
Rick Winiarski, Treasurer
Amy Mylenek, Secretary
Julie Topoleski, At Large
Mark Mukhtar, At Large
Paul/Laurie Terzano,
Concession Stand Buyer
John Wood, Sportswear & Brick Pavers
Dennis Karolski, Charitable Gaming (Poker)
Sheri Yanik, Marketing & Communications
Darren Audia, Golf Committee
Jeanine Keller/Leigh Ann Grubbs,
Banquet and Hospitality
Signup.com
Formerly Volunteer Spot
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Go to Boosters page at
http://www.ndpma.org/athletics/booster-club/
Click on “Choose a spot on sign up”
Sign in: Please include your athletes name, grade and team
when signing in. Please reference team when signing up
Choose an event or season long position you would like to
volunteer for and click save
Athletic News & Notes
 MHSAA concussion pilot program – 2nd year
 All head high school coaches are CPR certified
 We support the ‘Anyone Can Save a Life’ program
 ‘MI HEARTSafe School’ designation – only 1 of 2 in
Oakland County
 NATA Safe Sport School designation
Student-Athlete Handbook
 A student-athlete is a student-athlete 24/7, 365 days a year –
this starts the first day of until the last day of competition of
their senior year
 Training rules include weekends, holidays, homecoming, spring
break (even out of the country), prom, etc
 First handbook violation: Minimum of 10 days to a maximum
penalty of 25% of the current season or subsequent sport
season
Attendance Policy
 Five FULL academic classes to a participate in a practice or
contest or three FULL classes on block days
 Athletes may not sit on the bench or stand on the sidelines if
attendance policy is not met
 Student-athletes who go home sick from school may not
return to a practice or contest in ‘street clothes’
 Friday attendance counts for the entire weekend
Exceptions to the Attendance Policy
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Funerals and court dates
Pre-approved college events could be an exception
Doctor appointments and regular college visits are not
exceptions to the attendance policy
Transportation Policy
 Safety is our number one priority
 We cannot release your student to any other parent without
proper verification and approval ahead of time
 The athletic department provides transportation to/from high
school events – a student may NEVER drive him/herself to a
contest
 Middle school parents are responsible for driving their
student-athlete to all contests
Insurance
 MHSAA concussion insurance policy
 NDPMA supplemental insurance policy
 All concussions and injuries need to be documented. Get with
your coach to make sure they have your correct information
Common Questions
Q: Where can I find a game schedule?
A: NDPMA Athletic website and ScheduleStar.com. Be sure to
customize/filter it to your specific team
Q: Can I create a t-shirt design and place an order on my own?
A: No. Please go through your coach for purchasing team apparel. We
have strict logo guidelines
Additional Team Fees
 Coaches will provide this to you in writing (Facility fees,
practice packs, etc)
 Costs will be charged to student accounts OR parents may
order online
 NEVER give cash or a check to a coach or fellow parent
MHSAA Regulations & State Laws
 Hazing is prohibited and a person can be penalized under
Michigan law
 Possession/Use of steroids is a crime
 Possession/Use/Promotion/Distribution of any NCAA banned
drug or performance enhancing supplement is prohibited
Strength and Conditioning
 Full time strength & conditioning coach
 Injury Prevention
 Free! Do not go elsewhere for training both in-season and off-
season
 Wroubel Performance Center was used approximately 8,402
times in 2015-16
Important Dates
August 24 & 31 Team pictures
September 10, Ford Drive One 4 UR School
September 17, Chrysler Drive 4 UR School
October 25, Marist Banquet
November 21, Varsity banquet
January 19, Dynamite Sports – Recruiting
Seminar for Parents
After the Season
 Some sports plan a sport specific gathering. This is a time
meant to reflect on the season, not to burden families with
another cost
 The people in attendance and words spoken are often
remembered more than the venue and décor
Final Thoughts
“The richest school sports experience is found in multi-sport
participation, both starring and subbing, both losing and
winning. That’s what best prepares young people for life.”
Jack Roberts
MHSAA Executive Director
Meeting Rooms
• Volleyball – All levels: Café
• NDP Equestrian – Room A8
• Football – All levels: Gym
• NDP Boys Soccer – Room A7
• Cheer – Room A2
• MA Boys Soccer – Room A6
• Dance – Room A10
• NDP Girls Swim & Dive –
• NDP Cross Country – GAC
Room A5
• NDP Boys Tennis – Room A4
• NDP Girls Golf – Room A1
• Marist Cross Country –
Room D14