Athletics Parent Handbook
Mission
The mission of the Monroe County Athletic Department is to provide athletic programs that help develop the student-athlete through education and competition. The athletic programs will teach an attitude of discipline, sportsmanship, and integrity. We will provide a competitive athletic program that complements and supports a challenging academic program by teaching student-athletes perseverance, leadership, and teamwork.
Core Values
Encouragement
Trust
Teamwork
Enthusiasm
Respect
Monroe County Schools Athletic Philosophy
The purpose of the Monroe County’s athletic program is to promote the education and development of students through athletic participation. Our school system is committed to high standards and the principles of athletics serve as an essential part of the total educational program offered by the Monroe County School System.
Monroe County athletic programs will provide an experience that fosters an emotional, physical, and intellectual foundation for growth and well-being. Student-athletes will demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and dedication to their team and teammates as they act with integrity, honor, and an understanding of their role in the school and community. Spirit, loyalty, confidence, self-esteem and enjoyment of the sport are visible components of a positive experience.
The Monroe County Athletic Department is committed to providing opportunities that enhance the experiences of student-athletes in their specific sports. The department believes that participation in athletics produces lessons that will be used in life as well as in competition. Interscholastic athletics promote an awareness of the positive impact of hard work, the value of developing measurable skills, the importance of attention to detail, and the ability to persevere through adversity.
Monroe County Athletics strives for excellence in all that it does. Athletic teams are a reflection of the overall quality of the school system, and a commitment to excellence is expected at all levels of the athletic program. Our student-athletes will be motivated toward success in the classroom as well as in their chosen sports. Monroe County strives to build competitive athletic programs that act as an enduring source of pride for the student body, student-athletes, alumni, and members of the Monroe County community.
Coaches
Our coaches are the most significant components of the athletic program. They are both teachers and active participants at the same time. They have the responsibility to model proper behaviors and attitudes at all times.
In order to be an effective coach and role model, our coaches must also be thoroughly knowledgeable in their sport, capable of detailed preparation, able to motivate athletes, be able to make adjustments during competition and work effectively under the authority of the athletic director and school administration. Our coaches take seriously the opportunity they have to mold young lives.
Parents
Parents of student athletes have a responsibility to both their child and to the team. Without strong parental support, the student-athlete will not be able to achieve their greatest potential and the team may suffer. It is important that parents provide positive reinforcement and understand their role as part of the team. Parents, as well as players, should be supportive and encourage coaches and teammates at all times.
Student Athletes
Our student-athletes should be diligent in preparation, give 100% at all times, demonstrate personal discipline, be respectful in all situations, maintain self-control, show humility, and aggressively pursue excellence regardless of the score, opponent, time, referee, or situation. The ultimate and final responsibility rests upon the shoulders of the student-athlete, for it is the student-athlete who is accountable to their parents,