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Steroids, Performance-Enhancing Drugs, Supplements
Student-athletes are advised against taking any pills, creams, shakes, or any other supplement without first seeking advice from their doctor. The supplement market is flooded with new products each year, and knowledge of the contents and/or the long-term effe...
Lightning Policy
Lightning detectors are to be present during outdoor practices and competitions at both the middle school and high school levels. Currently, one is kept in the operations office, and the other is located in the softball dugout (fall) or the high school basebal...
Heat
Knowledge of the prevention of heat illness and safely practicing in hot conditions is paramount in importance by our coaches. All coaches should have a strong understanding of the various warning signs and indicators of heat illness, as well as a working know...
Wet/Cold/Wind
It is important that we place our athletes in positions to be successful without compromising player safety. Poor playing or traveling conditions are always issues to consider. Practices/games should not be played at home or away if the playing surface is in q...
Concussion Policy
As new data is constantly being discovered, MPC athletics continually updates our concussion policy to reflect best practices in the industry. Current copies of the policy are available upon request from the ATC.
Responsibilities for Student-Athletes
Varsity head coaches are responsible for their entire program. They are charged with ensuring that JV and middle school practices are productive and structured to build for the future. A coach's responsibility begins 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start tim...
Responsibilities for Facilities
Coaches are responsible for examining their athletic venue for any potential hazards. They are also expected to ensure that the facilities are safe and clean, both before and after all practices and games. Any problems in this area should be reported to the at...
Locker Rooms
Coaching staffs are responsible for monitoring their teams’ locker rooms before and after practices and games. Since the locker room can be an environment where hazing and ridicule occur, it is essential that locker rooms remained locked when not in use and su...
Transportation and Bus Safety
View the transportation section of the Volunteer Handbook for transportation guidelines.
Bus Information
Reserving Buses for Away GamesArrangements for buses will be made by the athletic office in conjunction with operations for all away trips. Coaches are expected to review the transportation calendar to ensure that all of their games have been covered. Receivi...
Lettering Criteria
Generally, varsity letters are earned by athletes who compete in 50 percent or more of a varsity season. Total minutes, innings, etc., must be considered, as merely appearing in a contest does not constitute credit for an entire game. These rules are guideline...
Awards
Each team is allotted awards based on team size to be distributed at the end-of-season banquet. As a general rule, most teams will only require three to four awards. A list of potential awards/winners should be turned in to the athletic office for approval two...
Scholar-Athletes
The Marietta Daily Journal selects senior scholar-athletes at the end of the school year.
Banquets
Head coaches are responsible for making arrangements for banquets with the athletic department. Coaches and their staff are responsible for assisting in all set up and clean up as needed. An agenda should be written in advance and adhered to in order to ensure...
Rules Clinics
High school coaches involved in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, softball, track, and volleyball are required to attend or complete online the mandatory GHSA-sponsored rules clinics. The fine for failure to attend a rules clinic from GHSA ...
Communication with GHSA
All communication with GHSA will be conducted through the athletic office. All paperwork on eligibility, appeals, notification of entry, etc., as well as any phone calls or emails, will originate only from the high school athletic director.
Class Obligations
Coaches should schedule meetings with recruiters for their free periods, study halls, lunch, or before or after school. In the event that a recruiter cannot meet at a convenient time for an MPCS coach, they should be directed to meet with an assistant coach or...
NCAA Clearinghouse
Information on the NCAA Clearinghouse is available from the guidance office. Rising seniors with aspirations of playing collegiately should complete this process early in their senior year. www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
NCAA Divisions II and III, NAIA, NCCAA, and Others
Coaches are encouraged to assist student-athletes in pursuing opportunities at these levels. Many students and their families only pursue Division I schools due to a lack of knowledge of other levels of competition. The athletic office will also assist familie...
Recruiting Questionnaires
Coaches are to complete and return all questionnaires from college coaches within two days of receiving them. In meeting with players and completing their Personal Plans, coaches should already know which players have college aspirations and have their informa...