Gator Sports 2025-2026

Girls Athletics Class

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Boys Athletics Class

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Coaching Staff

Boys Girls

Chris Beran (Coord.) Wesley Charles (Coord.)

Andy Rush Kelly Howorth

Clint Fortenberry Kali Burrow

Michael Broughton Meltonia Zubowski

Ryan Jordan Tristan Chancey

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Jim Stewart (soccer) Derek Rodriguez (soccer)

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Paperwork

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1. Rank One: FISD Athletic Paperwork
• All of these forms are online only (no need to print anything).
• Make sure to sign up on Rank One for schedules/email alerts (changes in games, times, etc.).
2. Griffin Athletic Contract Acknowledgement Form
• Complete the acknowledgment form after reviewing this Griffin Athletic Contract.
• You do not need to print anything for this.

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• Medical History/Physical Form (must say 2024 in top right corner!):
• Medical History side: Filled out and signed by a parent and student.
• Physical side: Filled out and signed by a doctor.
• Must be dated after May 1, 2025.
• Upload the completed form to Rank One. We do not need a hard copy.

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• Athletes are required to have all paperwork completed and on file with the coaches before they will be allowed to participate in the athletic period and/or tryout for any sports.
• Any athlete who does not have all forms on file by the end of the school day on August 15, 2025 may be removed from Athletics.
• August 11th/4:30-6:30 PM/Equipment pick up for girls with completed forms/Griffin Gym

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Participation/Absences

• Participation in athletics during school and at practice is required.
• Absent from practice: will have makeup work for their absence when they return.
• Unexcused absence from a game/meet: expected to be in attendance at the following game to support their teammates, but will not be allowed to participate.
• Absences will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• Academics come first and athletes are encouraged to attend tutorials. Teachers have tutorials before and after school, so athletes should attend the tutorials that will not conflict with their practice.
• No pass, no play

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Travel

• Transportation will be provided to away sporting events.

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• Athletes will be allowed to leave with their parent once their game is over, but are encouraged to stay and support the other teams. Athletes will need to be signed out at away events by their parent before leaving.
• If anyone other than a parent/guardian needs to take your child home from an away game:
• That person will then be responsible for signing out your child.
• Parent must send an email to the coordinator before 8:30 AM on game day so that the coordinator has time to follow up with the parent if needed.

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Game Expectations

• Athletes are encouraged to support the Griffin Athletic program by staying for all games at home and cheering on their teammates.

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• Following a competition, please allow the coaches enough time to talk with the team before speaking with your son/daughter.
• Parents should not approach the coach after a game. Follow the chain of command.

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• Frisco ISD Parental Code of Ethics: Posted on gym walls.

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• Directions to other schools are listed on each school's web page and on the Rankonesport.com website.

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Athletic Gear Expectations

• Will be discussed at each parent meeting prior to that specific season.

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• Uniform – One – We will ALL look the same.

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• Issued gear is to be worn for Griffin athletics practices/games only.

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Link for personalized workout gear: https://friscosportstx.chipply.com/gmsathleticwear25/?action=viewall

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Personalized workout gear is not required. The online store for the gear closes on July 9th at 11:59 PM.

Personal Appearance and Grooming Expectations

• Hair should be clean, well groomed and out of the eyes and should not be distracting. Bleaching and dying of hair to an unnatural color that is distracting is unacceptable.
• Facial hair is not allowed.
• Jewelry is not permitted during practices and/or games. Earrings must be removed (for practices during the period and after school, during offseason, and during games). If you are going to be in the ATHLETICS CLASS, do not get piercings during the school year, as it is a requirement that they be removed (even if recently pierced)...spacers are okay.

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Athlete Conduct & Consequences

• Griffin Athletes will:
• show respect for all coaches, teachers, officials, teammates, opponents, fans, and school officials.
• strive for, and be taught, acceptable and proper conduct at all school functions, and in the community, as they are representatives of their school and athletic program.
• Any unsportsmanlike conduct (i.e. fighting, mouthing, taunting, etc.) may result in consequences which may range from conditioning to suspension from the program.

This includes social media!

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• Classroom behavior will be addressed in athletics. There will be consequences for issues that result in C-halls, teacher detentions and/or ISS.

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• Continuous behavior issues may result in removal from athletics.

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These circumstances will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

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Athlete Conduct & Consequences, continued..

• Our athletes have an image to reflect - one of positive leadership, character, responsibility and great competitive spirit, while conducting themselves with pride and dignity.

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• Consistent behavior issues are unacceptable within our athletic program and consequences for each action will be determined on an individual basis.

Athletics is a privilege, with privilege comes Responsibility and Sacrifice.

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Sportsmanship

• All Gator athletes are expected to demonstrate sportsmanlike conduct and loyalty to their team at all times.

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• When other teams are playing, Griffin teams are expected to sit together in the assigned area and support their teammates until they are to take the court/field.

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Quitting A Sport

• If an athlete quits a sport then decides he or she wants back on the team, the head coach and the coordinator will decide if he or she is allowed back on the team.

• If an athlete quits a sport, he or she may not be allowed to participate in the following sport(s). This decision will be made by the coordinator.

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Drugs and Alcohol

• The district has policies, procedures and expectations concerning use/possession of controlled substances. Infractions of these policies, procedures and expectations could result in disciplinary action.

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• Vaping, e-cigs: The district views the use or possession of vaping mechanisms as controlled substances and may carry the same consequences.

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• Coaches will investigate all rumors.
• We will always call parents to tell them about facts and rumors.

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• We will follow FISD policy found in the Frisco ISD Athletics Student Handbook Addendum

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Chain of Command

•Encourage your child to talk to the coach and advocate for themselves (Athlete speaks with coach first). If no solution is found, then….

•Parent and athlete should discuss concerns or problems with your child’s coach. If no solution is found, then….

•Parent and student should contact the head Coach and discuss concerns or problems. If no solution is found, then….

•Parent and student should contact the Campus Coordinator and discuss concerns or problems. If no solution is found, then….

•Parent contact the assistant principal.

Please follow this order.

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Making the Team

• Tryout dates/Seasons are:

Volleyball: tryouts begin August 13 (Wednesday)-October

Football: season begins August 13 (Wednesday)-October

Parent Meeting/Equipment Handout - August 9th - 8th@8am - 7th@10am

Basketball: TBD (November - February)

Cross Country: TBD (October - November)

Track: TBD (January - March)

Soccer: TBD (March - May)

• Cuts are made in every sport except football, cross country, and track.
• For cross country & track, there will be qualifying times for each meet (based on time trials).

These dates are subject to change!!

Making the team

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Students who wish to tryout/participate in all sports are encouraged to be in the Athletics Class!!

Trainers/Doctors Notes

• If there is an injury/illness, athletes may be excused from participating in Athletics for two days with a parent note. After the 2nd day, the athlete will need a note from a doctor or permission from our athletic trainer to miss Athletics.

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• After the 2nd day, if a doctor note is provided, the note needs to include the severity of the injury/illness and what activities, if any, the athlete may perform.

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• Stopsportsinjuries.org – great information.

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Griffin/Cobb Athletic Trainer

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Athletic Trainer: Griffin/Cobb Middle School

Children’s Health Andrews Institute

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Coach Jay

jayj@friscoisd.org

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Concussion Protocol

•Suspicion of concussion

•Evaluated by Athletic Trainer or Coach

–If positive for a concussion, parents will be notified

•Parents will be given necessary paperwork:

–UIL/Frisco ISD Concussion Management Protocol

–Return-to-Play Release Form

–list of recommended ImPACT doctors in the area

•Athlete sees physician of parents’ choosing

•Once student-athlete returns with physician instructions; those instructions will be followed along with the Return-to-Learn/Return-to-Play protocol.

–Complete 5 Stage Return-to-Play protocol

–Gradual progression of intensity

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•When the student-athlete has been released by the physician, completed the protocol, and turned in the UIL/Frisco ISD Concussion Management Protocol and Return-to-Play Release Form to the designated school official (i.e. athletic trainer or coach) he/she may return to play at the discretion of the athletic trainer and/or coach.

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Athletic Insurance

•FISD provides an accidental insurance policy- it is a Supplemental/SECONDARY insurance form and only covers a limited amount of charges.

•FISD also offers a catastrophic insurance policy for bills exceeding 25,000 dollars.

•Medical Bills for injuries should NOT be billed to Frisco ISD

•The parent/guardian is ultimately responsible for payment of all medical bills not covered by accidental insurance.

•Form is filled out by one of the Athletic Trainers or your coach - only valid for 90 days after injury.

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Parent Expectations

• Support Griffin Athletics…we understand that there are many out of school opportunities offered, but we expect our kids to be at our events
• Support coaches… don’t tear down what we build
• Help us make your child tough…. Tough game for tough kids!
• Don’t allow them to quit just because circumstances are tough
• Pain vs. Injury
• Support your child and their team

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U.I.L. Parent Information Manual

Other Information

• C.A.R.E. Manual

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• U.I.L. Safety Powerpoint (shown to athletes during school)

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• Age specifications for athletics:
• 7^th Grade – Cannot be age 14 before Sept. 1
• 8^th Grade – Cannot be age 15 before Sept. 1

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Gator Volleyball

• Tryouts Dates/Times
• Wednesday, August 13-Friday, August 15..
• During the class period & after school until 5:00pm
• Parent meeting for parents of athletes that make the volleyball team: August 18th 5:30-6:30 PM in the Griffin gym
• A, B, C team for each grade level - 32 girls
• 7th grade game nights - Thursday (5:30, 6:30, 7:30pm)
• 8th grade game nights - Wednesday (5:30, 6:30, 7:30pm)
• Volleyball skills to be evaluated at tryouts:
• Passing, setting, serving, hitting, game situations, agility, and a cardiovascular conditioning test. In addition, athletes will also be assessed on work ethic, attitude, and teamwork.

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Gator Football

• Parent/Athlete Meeting & Equipment Handout:
• August 9th
• 8^th Grade – 8:00 am
• 7^th Grade – 9:00 am

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• Boys Sports FLYER for information
• Start Date/Time
• Wednesday, August 13
• During the class period
• Thursday, August 14
• Locker room opens @ 6:50 am

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Gator Basketball, XC, Soccer & Track

• Offseason
• (starts 1st day of school) consists of:
• Skill work, weight training, conditioning, agility work

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• Boys’ Athletic Flyer
• Girls’ Athletic Flyer

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Strength, Conditioning, and Skills Camp

• Located at Griffin Middle School this year!
• Boys and Girls
• June 2 – July 24
• 7^th Grade: 7:00- 8:30 am
• 8^th Grade: 8:30- 10:00 am

Monday – Thursday - NO FRIDAYS

• No Camp between June 20th and July 6th

Register HERE: https://friscoisd.store.rankone.com/Camp/List#

Frisco ISD Athletics Website

All general athletic forms, policies and guidelines can be found on this page:

Athlete & Parent Information

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The official site of FISD Athletics: http://friscoisdsports.com

(Schedules, scores and results can be found on this page)

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Questions?

Please email your coordinator with any questions/concerns:

Wesley Charles: charlesg@friscoisd.org

Chris Beran: beranch@friscoisd.org

Compete with Class and be Humble at ALL times.

Ability is not enough, effort is crucial.

Check out our Gator Athletics Website:

https://sites.google.com/friscoisd.org/griffingatorathletics/home

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Parent Expectations

• I will always keep in mind that it is a privilege for my child to participate in a sport rather than a right.
• I will always model good sportsmanship at competitions by the way I treat all athletes, coaches, officials and other fans.
• I will insist that my child always demonstrate good sportsmanship and treat other athletes, coaches and officials with respect.
• I will always teach my child how to win and lose with grace by the way I act in each of those situations.
• I will always teach my child the importance of competing with integrity and will not help her cheat in any manner.
• I will always remember that while I am not an athlete, I am representing my child’s team at competitions.
• I will always strive to work with my child’s coach and not against him or her.
• If I have an issue with a coach, I will always approach him or her in an appropriate manner, and should I have the need to discuss a concern, then I will follow the process designated by the athletic department and school administration.
• I will always refrain from coaching my child immediately before, during and immediately after competitions because of the potential negative effect it may have on my child’s performance.
• I will always remember that I have had my opportunity in athletics and this experience is about my child.
• I will have a basic understanding of the rules of my child’s sport.

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What to expect from your coaches

• To make decisions that are for the good of the team and your athlete.
• Mutual respect.
• To be honest with athletes and parents.
• To coach your athlete hard and love your athlete.
• To discipline and hold your athlete accountable.
• To help your athlete grow mentally, physically and emotionally.
• To help your athlete become a good citizen.
• To challenge your athlete to do more than they think they can.
• To model and promote “Team”.

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“We want our athletes to learn to compete because we want them to compete for the best jobs. We want them to learn how to create and maintain a great team culture because we want them to build strong family cultures. We want them to learn to both lead and follow because our country needs them to be the next generation of leaders. We want them to learn to commit and sacrifice because we want them to become great parents. We want them to learn to be accountable, selfless, disciplined, mentally tough athletes so as parents they will know how to raise young people who are the same way. We want them to learn and demonstrate integrity, because the young people in their lives will learn about integrity by watching them.”

-- Coaches of Significance, Proactive Coaching

"Discipline is about more than just punishment. Discipline is the internal structure that supports your organization. Used properly, it can help you maintain order without ever having to actually do the unpleasant work or punishing people. It is the basis of leadership. Discipline is the only sure way I know to convince people to believe in themselves. Discipline is the internal mechanism that self-motivates you. It gets you out of bed in the morning. It gets you to work on time and it tells you when you need to work late. It drives you. It is essential to success, whether individually or in a group."

-- Pat Summitt

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THE GATOR WAY

WORK HARD

BE COACHABLE

PUT TEAM 1^ST

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

CHOOSE EXCELLENCE

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