A comprehensive student-athlete handbook is available on the MCPS website www.mcps.k12.va.us or by contacting your child's school. The purpose of this Handbook is to provide pertinent information to students and their families regarding participation in the MCPS VHSL Athletics and Activities programs. Coaches, teachers, and administrators will expect students to have knowledge of the contents of the Handbook and will refer to this Handbook whenever questions arise.
Middlesex High School is a member of the Virginia High School League and competes in Class 1, Region A and the Tidewater District. The athletic program at Middlesex High School offers a variety of team and individual sports for males and females at the varsity, junior varsity, and freshman levels. Middlesex High School recognizes the value of extracurricular activities and their role in facilitating the development of an engaged, dynamic, and well-balanced student body.
MHS offers the following competitive athletic teams and activities:
MHS SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
Cheerleading (J.V., Varsity)
Competition Cheerleading
Cross Country-Boys and Girls
Football (J.V., Varsity)
Golf
Volleyball (J.V., Varsity)
Basketball-Boys and Girls (J.V., Varsity)
Wrestling (J.V., Varsity)
Scholastic Bowl - Academic Competition
Baseball (J.V., Varsity)
Forensics
Soccer (J.V. (co-ed), Boys Varsity)
Soccer – Girls (Varsity)
Softball (J.V., Varsity)
Tennis (Girls)
Track and Field -Boys and Girls
SCW SPORTS
Golf
Volleyball (Girls)
Soccer (Co-ed)
Basketball – Boys and Girls
Further information regarding athletics, including athletic awards ceremony information, sports schedules, ticket prices, season pass information, directions, physicals, and related information can be found online or by request at 804-758-2132. Season passes may be purchased at a savings for all events. Middlesex High School season passes are only good at home athletic contests. Season passes will not be accepted at away games. Annual Passes are also available.
Student Activities Director: Matthew Stamm
Athletic Phone: 804-758-2132
Email: mstamm@mcps.k12.va.us
Website: http://www.mcps.k12.va.us
COLLEGE PLANNING FOR ATHLETES
The process of selecting a college is one of the most difficult and rewarding experiences that a student goes through in high school. This process works best when the student, parents or guardians, guidance counselors, teachers, coaches, and administrators all work together in this process. It is a long, complicated process that is best when it is started early. The following information can assist in the process of selecting a college or university and preparing for college athletic participation. This is only a basic guide for navigating the process; a meeting should be held with the student’s school counselor to discuss the entire process. A student athlete interested in attending college and participating in NCAA athletics should obtain a copy of NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student athlete from the Counseling office or the website below.
NCAA Student Athletes (https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/2/8/student-athletes-future.aspx )
GRADES 9 AND 10
1) Pursue academic and behavioral excellence. Make sure you are aware of NCAA sliding scale with regard to eligibility requirements and that your classes are consistent with NCAA guidelines.
a. Meet with your school counselor to assure your classes are NCAA approved.
b. http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/legislation+and+governance/eligibility+and+recruiting
2) Develop a sports resume of athletic achievements including stats, news clippings, etc.
3) Attend sports camps to increase exposure, improve skills, and to gain contest experience.
4) Participate on high school teams year round, if possible, to gain a wider perspective, increase strength and conditioning, and create a more impressive resume.
GRADE 11
1) Continue your hard work in the classroom. Make your best effort in school and get the highest grade point average (GPA) possible. Take a strong academic load that is not only challenging, but also meets the NCAA requirements.
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/legislation+and+governance/eligibility+and+recruiting
2) Meet with your counselor regarding your interests and the recruitment process. Develop a list of schools with the help of your school counselor, coach, and Coordinator of Student Activities.
3) Take required standardized tests (SAT or ACT).
a. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/index.html?student
b. Make sure you are aware of the NCAA sliding scale and eligibility requirements.
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?key=/ncaa/ncaa/legislation+and+governance/eligibility+and+recruiting
4) Continue to develop your athletic resume.
5) Obtain literature and visit colleges you may be interested in attending.
6) Work with your coach to evaluate your athletic skills to determine a realistic level of competition.
7) Attend sports camps during the summer.
8) Attend financial aid seminars and fill out appropriate financial aid forms in consultation with your school counselor.
GRADE 12
1) Continue to pursue excellence in the classroom.
2) Request and return college applications as early as possible. Pay attention to application deadlines. Work closely with school counselor to be familiar with the application process.
3) Complete and return financial aid forms, paying close attention to deadlines.
4) Continue to keep your athletic resume updated.
5) Re-take SAT or ACT tests if necessary.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/index.html?student
6) Contact college coaches to express interest in their school athletic program. Include your athletic resume and other pertinent information.
7) Request that your teachers and/or high school coaches write letters of recommendation to the colleges to which you have applied.
8) Be familiar with the NCAA eligibility requirements and the NCAA Clearinghouse.
a. https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
b. Meet with your school counselor to make sure you have filled out all appropriate paper work.
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
If a student athlete is planning to enroll in a college as a freshman and wishes to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, he/she must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must:
1) Fill out an NCAA Clearinghouse student release form (available in the Counseling office) and mail or fax the form, along with the appropriate fee, to the clearinghouse.
2) Graduate from high school.
3) Have a core-course grade-point average (based on a maximum of 4.0) and a combined score on the SAT verbal and math sections or a sum score on the ACT based on the qualifier index scale. The qualifier index scale is available in the Counseling office.