Budget, Fees, and Fundraising

Operational Budget

The head of school and chief financial officer, in conjunction with the athletic directors, will determine a total yearly athletic budget. From this budget, allocations will be made to the teams.

Team-Specific Budgets

Coaches will meet with the athletic director in the season following the sport to examine the previous year’s expenses and create the next season’s budget. This work is done in advance and ensures accurate planning by our coaches. In the event a coach has a need for an item not included in that year’s budget, a request must be made to the athletic director(s), including all pricing, to determine if funds are available before any order is placed.

Athletic Fees

Each student-athlete will be charged a fee of $100 for participation in athletics. This is a one-time fee per school year, regardless of how many sports a student-athlete participates in. Additionally, the opportunity to join Eagle Backers will be made available.

Player Packs

Prior to the season, varsity head coaches should meet with a member of the athletic department to discuss player pack options and purchasing. Participation on most MPC athletic teams will include a player pack. Player packs are items that are consumable (hats, socks, knee pads, hoodies, etc.) and in some sports are part of the uniform. Families are asked to pay for their child’s player pack as all items are theirs to keep at the conclusion of the season. 

Fundraising

Team-specific fundraising or any activities outside of the development plan for athletics and the Eagle Backers is strictly prohibited. Knowing that all sports benefit from the monies generated by the Eagle Backers booster club, all coaches, teams, etc., will be asked to participate and support Eagle Backer fundraising through volunteer concession stand workers and the Eagle Backer Golf Tournament.

 

Capital Expenses

Teams and coaches are not responsible directly for any capital efforts. However, from time-to-time, capital campaigns for MPCS may be underway, and support and participation will be encouraged. Coaches should not consider any capital improvements without first discussing this with the athletic directors.

Purchasing

All items purchased must have approval from the athletic directors, who work from an approved vendor list. Style, color, logo, cost, etc. must have prior approval before ordering.