“Watch Your Thoughts-They Become Words.

Watch Your Words-They Become Actions.

Watch Your Actions-They Become Habits.

Watch Your Habits-They Become Your Character.

Watch Your Character-It Becomes Your Destiny.”

-Frank Outlaw

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· Parent/Coaching Communication: *Please make sure your athlete talks with the coach first, this way we're all on the same page!

BRUNSWICK SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Parent/Athlete/Coach Communication Guide

We must have a sincere commitment from all athletes, parents, coaches and administrators. For us to be successful, effective communication must occur.

The school athletic department and administration believe strongly in being accessible to parents and supportive of the coaching staff.

We must continually attempt to improve communication with students and parents.

Parent Expectations

Expect your child’s coach to inform you:

1. When and where practices are being held.

2. About his/her coaching philosophy.

3. The expectations that he/she has for the members of the team.

4. What is required to be part of the team.

5. If your child is injured in a game or practice.

6. Whenever any disciplinary action results in your son/daughter not participating in a contest or practice.

Appropriate concerns that a parent may discuss with a coach

1. Any unhealthy mental or physical strain you detect at home.

2. How you can contribute to your child’s skill improvement and development.

3. Any dramatic changes you detect in your child’s behavior.

Our Expectations

A. It is inappropriate to discuss with a coach:

1. Playing time.-Meet line-ups, specific events

2. Team strategy or play calling.

3. Other student athletes.

B. Coaches need parents to tell them:

1. Any specific health concerns.-Dr’s notes are required!

2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.-In writing

3. Your commitment to the program and how you can make a contribution to the program’s success. An example is that you will make sure your child is at practice on time and that he/she eats properly and gets enough rest. That you will not bad mouth the coaches or teammates of your child.

C. If you have a concern to discuss with a coach, what procedure should you follow?

1. Make an appointment with the coach. Do not approach a coach after a contest.

2. If the coach cannot be reached, call the Athletic Director to set up a meeting.

3. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before, during or after a game or practice. These can by busy and emotional times for both parties. This may not promote objective analysis of the situation.

D. What should you do if the meeting with the coach does not result in a resolution to the problem?

1. Call and set up a meeting with the Athletic Director.

2. At this meeting the appropriate next step can be determined.

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· GFS #: 2324049

Parent Club: If you are interested in becoming more involved please contact Coach Crabtree or Ray Glaeser!

Treasurer: Ray Glaeser
Home Meet Coordinators:
Mike Duniec & Mike Flama
Meet Announcer: Ray Glaeser
Statisticians: Student volunteers
Timers: Parent volunteers
Spaghetti Dinners: Lora Flama
Photographer: Jasna Camper
Pancake Breakfast: Darlene Polojak & Sandy Goots
Pie Sales: Lisa Conti
Wing Night: Karen McGreer & Lora & Mike Flama
Window Clings: Karen McGreer
Banquet: Erin Crabtree

Spaghetti Dinners: High School East Cafe 5:30-6:15

Jan: 9,16,23

Feb: 6 (Senior Dinner)

· Practices: 2008 FIRST DAY-NOVEMBER 7th

PLEASE BE AT HOME MEETS & THE BUS 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO TIME LISTED!

KEY: S=SWIMMING ; W/DL= WEIGHTS/DRYLAND; D=DIVING

NOVEMBER

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

First Day of Practice

S: 2:30-4:30

DL 4:45-5:45 ALL swimmers & divers

8 S: 6:30am-8:00 (Lanes 3,4,5,6only)

DL 8:00-9:00-ALL swimmers & divers

Pancake Breakfast (Mandatory) 9:00-11:00am

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

12 Suit try-on 4:00

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45 Mandatory Parent Meeting 6:00 in W.Café & AD Parent/Athlete meeting in CLT 7:00

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30

DL 4:45-5:45-ALL swimmers & divers

S: 6:30am-8:00 (Lanes 2, 4, 5, 6 only)

DL 8:15-9:15-ALL swimmers & divers

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30

DL 4:45-5:45-ALL swimmers & divers

S: 6:30am-8:00 (Lanes 1,4,5,6 only) DL 8:15-9:15-ALL swimmers & divers

Captain’s Breakfast

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S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

Blue v. White Alumni Meet Report 4:45 Warm-ups 5:00 Meet 6:00

Thanksgiving

NO PRACTICE

S: 7:00am-9:00 DL: 9:15-10:15am-ALL swimmers & divers

S: 6:30am-8:00 (Lanes 3,4,5,6 only) DL 8:15-9:15-ALL swimmers & divers

S=Swimming (at Rec) W/DL=Weights/Dryland (at BHS East) D=Diving (at Rec)

DECEMBER

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

S 2:30-4:30 W/DL 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

Wadsworth Report 4:45 Warm-ups 5:00 Meet 6:00

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

Away @ Nordonia Bus 3:45 Meet 5:30

S 6:30-8am (Lanes 2,4,5,6 only) DL 8:15-9:15-ALL swimmers & divers

S 2:30-4:30 W/DL 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

Elyria Report 4:45 Warm-ups 5:00 Meet 6:00

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S 2:30-4:30

Leave for OSU Bus 5:15 *qualifiers only

Ned Reeb Invite (OSU) *qualifiers only

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S 2:30-4:30 Varsity only

JV Invitational @ Hudson (JV only) Bus 5:00 Meet 7:00

JV vs. Medina (Varsity required to attend) Report 4:45 Warm-ups 5:00 Meet 6:00

S 7-9am

Away @ Wooster Bus 3:00 Meet 5:00

S 7-9am

W/DL 9:15-10:15

D: 5:30-8:30

S 7-9am

Christmas Day

NO PRACTICE

S 7-9am

DL: 9:15-10:15am-ALL swimmers & divers

Ashland Report 4:45 Warm-ups 5:00 Meet 6:00

S 7-9am

W/DL 9:15-10:15

D: 5:30-8:30

D: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Medina County Relay Meet (swimming only) @ Medina Bus Meet

S 7-9am

S=Swimming (at Rec) W/DL=Weights/Dryland (at BHS East) D=Diving (at Rec)

JANUARY

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

New Year's Day

NO PRACTICE

S 7-9am

DL: 9:15-10:15am-ALL swimmers & divers

Away @ Solon Bus 2:15 Meet 4:00

S 6:30-8am (Lanes 1,4,5,6 only)

DL 8:15-9:15 ALL swimmers & divers

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

Away @ Medina Bus 5:30 Meet 7:00

S 2:30-4:30

DL: 4:45-5:45 ALL swimmers & divers

Spaghetti Dinner 5:45-6:15

S 6:30-8am (Lanes 3,4,5,6 only)

DL 8:15-9:15 ALL swimmers & divers

S 2:30-4:30 W/DL 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

Hudson Report 4:45 Warm-ups 5:00 Meet 6:00

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S 2:30-4:30

DL: 4:45-5:45 ALL swimmers & divers

Spaghetti Dinner 5:45-6:15

Northeast Classic Prelims @ Akron Univ. & Finals @ CT Branin-Canton *qualifiers only

S 2:30-4:30 W/DL 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

Away @ Lakewood Bus 5:00 Meet 7:00

Strongsville Report 4:45 Warm-ups 5:00 Meet 6:00

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S 2:30-4:30

DL: 4:45-5:45 ALL swimmers & divers

Spaghetti Dinner 5:45-6:15

Parent Wing Night Fundraiser @ Sidelines

Barberton Invite @ Akron Univ. *qualifiers only

S 2:30-4:30 W/DL 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

S: 2:30-4:30 W/DL: 4:45-5:45

D: 5:30-8:30

30 S 2:30-4:30

NOC -Diving @ Solon *qualifiers only

NOC-Swimming @ Akron Univ. *qualifiers only Boys Girls

S=Swimming (at Rec) &nb