Pre-Season

Preseason Responsibilities

1. Ensure that all assistants, jr. high coaches, and others involved in the program are advised of starting dates and times for the season. Be specific in advising assistants and other advisors and coaches in the program of their responsibilities.

2. Turn into the Activities Office starting date, time and location of your activity so it may be publicized.

3. Team or Activity Meeting ­ Pre­season team meetings are encouraged.

4. Meet with Activities Director to discuss concerns regarding your program. Concerns can include scheduling conflicts, equipment, participants, coaches, eligibility issues, and any other items pertaining to the program.

5. Continuing Education Requirements: Varsity head and assistant coaches are required by the MSHSL to complete online rules interpretation meetings prior to each season. In addition, online CER modules must be completed by new coaches and every three years thereafter. You can access these modules through your coaches clipboard at www.mshsl.org.

6. During the year coaches, directors, and advisors are required to attend any meetings requested by the activities director.

7. Coaches/advisors to make sure equipment and supplies are on hand before your season begins.

8. Review MSHSL Rules and Regulations (be familiar with these rules before you explain them to your participants). Understand all School District 001 policies, rules and regulations regarding attendance and academic progress that pertain to student athletes.

9. Review transportation times, dates and vehicle requests with Activities Director and/or Activities Assistant before season begins. All vehicle requests will be done online via TripFinder at least two weeks prior to first departure. The time of departure shall be arranged to miss a minimum of class time. School buses will arrive at the listed departure time. Coach buses will arrive at your pick­up location 10­ minutes ahead of your scheduled departure time. Plan accordingly.