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Athletics Handbook
It is the responsibility of all MPCS parents, students, volunteers, coaches, and staff to familiarize themselves with the policies and guidelines outlined in the General Handbook for Parents, Students, and Staff.
Core Beliefs
The MPC athletic program is unique when compared to many schools in today’s society. We insist strong character development and religious conviction be as much a part of athletics as fair play and enthusiasm. Participation is not a right but a privilege, a pri...
Student-Athletes
MPCS athletes are students first and athletes second. Our athletic program and academic curriculum will work together to promote the highest levels of success in both areas, understanding that the pursuit of knowledge comes before athletic interests.
Expectations of Coaches
Administrative Responsibilities of Coaches
Scheduling
Practices, Games, In- and Out-of-season Workouts
Eligibility
Mount Paran Christian School adheres to the GHSA guidelines for eligibility of student-athletes. Depending on the situation, the head of school, appropriate athletic director and/or division head of school may impose penalties above and beyond the GHSA rules.
Team Creation and Tryouts
Game and Event Management
Coaches are responsible for managing their venues and creating a positive atmosphere through proper event management. Coaches are expected to work closely and regularly with the operations department and the athletic facilities director regarding issues relate...
Budget, Fees, and Fundraising
Athletic Staffing
Sports Medicine and Treatment
Inclement Weather Plans
Sports teams will face different weather issues, depending on the time of year. Coaches will need to be aware of weather forecasts, alerts, and/or warnings during their seasons in order to plan accordingly for their teams. The school does have the state-mandat...
Supervision
Letters, Awards, and Banquets
GHSA - Georgia High School Association
As a member of GHSA, MPCS is bound by their constitution, bylaws, and rules. Coaches at both the middle and high school levels are expected to have a working knowledge of these requirements and incorporate them into their programs. Copies of the White Book are...
College Recruiting
MPCS will frequently have college coaches visit for recruiting purposes. It is important that MPCS coaches assist recruiters during their time on campus, including the use of a conference room and video equipment, if requested. A complete team roster should be...
Summer Camps
It is highly encouraged for each varsity sport to offer an on-campus MPCS camp each summer. On-campus summer camps are an excellent way to promote your sport and team. In addition to on-campus offerings, varsity programs are also required to attend a team camp...
Professional Memberships/Development, Clinics, Coaching Videos
The athletic budget allocates funds for all of these areas and encourages coaches at all levels to pursue any opportunities for improvement. All varsity head coaches are expected to maintain membership in local or state-level organizations and, when appropriat...
Eagle Backers Booster Club
The MPCS athletic booster club, the Eagle Backers, plays a vital role in the overall success of the MPC program. They are responsible for all fundraising efforts within athletics and in a typical year will host/co-host a variety of events. Participation is enc...
The MPC Way
The MPC Way is a set of core values defining the athletic programs at Mount Paran Christian. Coaches and athletes created the MPC Way based on the biblical principles and values that have impacted their middle and high school sports experiences. MPC athletes e...
Spiritual Development
All athletic teams are expected to embrace and continue the school’s efforts, as outlined in our mission statement, athletic philosophy, and core beliefs. As a Christian school, we are called to positively impact the lives of everyone we encounter in our daily...
Expectations for Student-Athletes
Student-Athletes as Total PersonsThe total well-being of our student-athletes is paramount in importance to our coaches; having an interest only in the athletic side of our students is unacceptable. Coaches, as Christian role models, are called upon to develop...
Athletics Dress Code
Mount Paran Christian School student-athletes accept a responsibility as school leaders to set high standards for decorum. Student-athletes represent Christ, their team, their school, and themselves within the community. Whether we are in our school uniform or...
Team and School Spirit
Pride and enthusiasm in athletics is essential to continued success. Our families, student-athletes, coaches, and faculty/staff work together to create a positive environment for team success in all sports. Positive vocal support and reinforcement from our coa...
Dual Sport Participation
At MPCS, the opportunity may present itself for an athlete to participate in multiple sports during the same season. The following guidelines should be followed when considering dual sport participation: Participation in only one team sport will be allowed ...
Season-to-Season Transition
As a Class A school, it is essential we work together and encourage our students to be multi-sport athletes. Coaches are to be aware of starting and ending dates of other sports seasons in order to coordinate workouts for those players. During the last month...
Participation on Non-Mount Paran Christian Teams
Athletes may wish to participate on a travel or club team while participating on an MPC team. Mount Paran Christian athletic teams take preference over any teams, athletic events, or athletic commitments outside of MPCS during that season. This holds especiall...
Christian Character
Coaches must demonstrate Christian behavior at all times as required by our faith. Our coaches will conduct themselves at all times according to the requirements of the MPCS Employee and/or Volunteer Handbooks.
Relationship Between Coaches and Players
Our coaches are expected to develop an enthusiastic spirit and a positive relationship with every student-athlete under their charge. Each team within MPC athletics should foster an environment where mutual respect and admiration are established between coache...
Teaching/Coaching Philosophy
When created within an academic setting, a coaching philosophy is derived from an educational philosophy, as coaches are teachers first. Although many athletic programs today de-emphasize academics in favor of the team's interests, our athletic program will al...
Positive Reinforcement in Coaching
In creating an environment for success, it is understood this setting must be a positive one. Our coaches have to be a living example of Christ’s presence in sports through their actions and words. By leading teams in this way, we not only establish expectatio...
Strategic Planning
Strategic plans are to be created and maintained for all sports. Maintaining a plan for one, three, and five years into the future is essential for proper planning and goal setting. Varsity head coaches are expected to create their plan with the help of assist...
Physicals and Fees
Coaches must be vigilant in collecting and turning in athletic physicals to the athletic office. If an up-to-date physical is not on file in the athletic office, a student will not be allowed to participate. Athletic fees and player pack fees will be billed an...
Accident Reports
Accident reports must be filled out by the person who first responded to the injury or who witnessed the injury happening to any student-athlete requiring medical attention beyond basic first aid. This would include any injury requiring a visit to a physician ...
Emergency Medical Plans
Emergency Medical Plans are to be kept in the head coach’s manual for the sport’s specific facilities/venues. Additionally, all assistant coaches must be fully aware of the procedures to be followed in the event of a medical emergency.
Communications within Each Sports Team
A preseason meeting should be held with the intention of Setting expectations for student participation time, Organizing the level of parental involvement, Providing an overview of coach’s philosophy, Discussing how issues will be resolved (chain of comm...
Parent-Athlete-Coach Relationship
The parent-athlete-coach relationship should be explained by head coaches at the outset of each new season at the preseason parent meeting. A clear understanding of the lines of communication and how to resolve issues before the season begins is vital to havin...
Communications with the Athletic Office and MPCS
In-season coaches will meet with their respective athletic director when needed to ensure that the school is current on all happenings within their program. Any changes to a published schedule (practice or game), rain outs, etc., must be immediately communicat...
External Communications / Media Relations
MPCS Website, Georgia Sports, Marietta Daily Journal, Weekly Word, Wingspan, Twitter, and Facebook All varsity game results are to be called in to the Marietta Daily Journal (770-428-9411, extension 222) before 11:00 p.m. the night of the game. Coaches shou...