Athletics Handbook

The MPC Way is a set of core values defining the athletic programs at Mount Paran Christian. Coac...

All athletic teams are expected to embrace and continue the school’s efforts, as outlined in our ...

Student-Athletes as Total PersonsThe total well-being of our student-athletes is paramount in imp...

Mount Paran Christian School student-athletes accept a responsibility as school leaders to set hi...

Pride and enthusiasm in athletics is essential to continued success. Our families, student-athlet...

At MPCS, the opportunity may present itself for an athlete to participate in multiple sports duri...

As a Class A school, it is essential we work together and encourage our students to be multi-spor...

Athletes may wish to participate on a travel or club team while participating on an MPC team. Mou...

Coaches must demonstrate Christian behavior at all times as required by our faith. Our coaches wi...

Our coaches are expected to develop an enthusiastic spirit and a positive relationship with every...

When created within an academic setting, a coaching philosophy is derived from an educational phi...

In creating an environment for success, it is understood this setting must be a positive one. Our...

Strategic plans are to be created and maintained for all sports. Maintaining a plan for one, thre...

Coaches must be vigilant in collecting and turning in athletic physicals to the athletic office. ...

Accident reports must be filled out by the person who first responded to the injury or who witnes...

Emergency Medical Plans are to be kept in the head coach’s manual for the sport’s specific facili...

A preseason meeting should be held with the intention of Setting expectations for student part...

The parent-athlete-coach relationship should be explained by head coaches at the outset of each n...

In-season coaches will meet with their respective athletic director when needed to ensure that th...

MPCS Website, Georgia Sports, Marietta Daily Journal, Weekly Word, Wingspan, Twitter, and Faceboo...

Player pack designed items and use of any and all school logos should be approved by the athletic...

Head coaches are responsible for storing all equipment used in practices and games. Having player...

MPC coaches will dress appropriately for their sport in practices and games. T-shirts and athleti...

The athletic department will assist all head coaches in creating practice schedules that allow fo...

Parameters and Points to Consider All teams playing in leagues with a master schedule must wor...

Our varsity program will use their off-season time and the summer months to improve. While coache...

Similar to our tutoring policy, MPC coaches are prohibited from receiving pay when working with a...

Good StandingAll students in good standing are eligible to try out for a place on any of our athl...

Student-athletes must familiarize themselves with their school divisions academic participation r...

Coaches should constantly monitor the progress of their student-athletes throughout the school ye...

Behavioral Issues, Disciplinary Consequences, and Poor SportsmanshipMPC student-athletes are expe...

Eligibility regarding transfer students in grades nine through twelve (attending MPCS high school...

Due to our tremendous growth in athletics over the last three years, MPCS has many sport offering...

Dates must be announced in advance of tryouts (minimum two weeks) via the Weekly Word, morning an...

Varsity: A varsity team is a highly-competitive environment, where the best players will garne...

All skills to be evaluated must be clearly communicated to the students. The tryout period sho...

Players currently in season on another MPC team and/or players who are injured will be allowed to...

“Cuts” are not an easy part of selecting teams, but they are a fact of life. Without competition,...

Only the players making the team will be posted online. A “cut” list is not to be made public, an...

Coaches in no-cut sports should substitute an evaluation period for the tryout period, and all of...

Coaches will arrange brief individual meetings with each student-athlete who makes the team to di...

Every team will conduct a preseason informational meeting for the families of their student-athle...

Many of our players will be asked to play at multiple levels within the same sport (i.e. playing ...

Younger student-athletes “playing up” more than one level above their grade is not usually encour...

A pregame script or agenda is needed for every high school home game in which we have public addr...

Every game played on a field with a scoreboard must have it operational. Coaches are responsible ...

Locker rooms, access to the trainer or to the trainer’s room, and water coolers and cups are just...

The head of school and chief financial officer, in conjunction with the athletic directors, will ...

Coaches will meet with the athletic director in the season following the sport to examine the pre...

Each student-athlete will be charged a fee of $100 for participation in athletics. This is a one-...

Prior to the season, varsity head coaches should meet with a member of the athletic department to...

Team-specific fundraising or any activities outside of the development plan for athletics and the...

Teams and coaches are not responsible directly for any capital efforts. However, from time-to-tim...

All items purchased must have approval from the athletic directors, who work from an approved ven...

Coaching pay is determined by the athletic director(s) in conjunction with the head of school.

Student-athletes will not be permitted to participate in any phase of the MPC athletic program wi...

All coaches are to be CPR/AED certified and familiar with basic first aid. CPR/AED classes are he...

Athletic trainers are provided for as many MPC athletic events as possible. While we do have an a...

Primary health insurance is required for all student-athletes and coaches prior to participation....

MPCS has numerous defibrillators on campus in case of an emergency. The AED boxes contain a Stop ...

Student-athletes are advised against taking any pills, creams, shakes, or any other supplement wi...

Lightning detectors are to be present during outdoor practices and competitions at both the middl...

Knowledge of the prevention of heat illness and safely practicing in hot conditions is paramount ...

It is important that we place our athletes in positions to be successful without compromising pla...

As new data is constantly being discovered, MPC athletics continually updates our concussion poli...

Varsity head coaches are responsible for their entire program. They are charged with ensuring tha...

Coaches are responsible for examining their athletic venue for any potential hazards. They are al...

Coaching staffs are responsible for monitoring their teams’ locker rooms before and after practic...

View the transportation section of the Volunteer Handbook for transportation guidelines.  

Reserving Buses for Away GamesArrangements for buses will be made by the athletic office in conju...

As educational professionals, we have a responsibility to provide the children we teach with the ...

Generally, varsity letters are earned by athletes who compete in 50 percent or more of a varsity ...

Each team is allotted awards based on team size to be distributed at the end-of-season banquet. A...

The Marietta Daily Journal selects senior scholar-athletes at the end of the school year.

Head coaches are responsible for making arrangements for banquets with the athletic department. C...

High school coaches involved in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, t...

All communication with GHSA will be conducted through the athletic office. All paperwork on eligi...

Coaches should schedule meetings with recruiters for their free periods, study halls, lunch, or b...

Information on the NCAA Clearinghouse is available from the guidance office. Rising seniors with ...

Coaches are encouraged to assist student-athletes in pursuing opportunities at these levels. Many...

Coaches are to complete and return all questionnaires from college coaches within two days of rec...

Coaching clinics are considered an important part of staff preparation for coaching and are typic...

In addition to their fundraising events, the Eagle Backers is designed to be a support group for ...