Governor Livingston Athletic Department
2015-16 Meet the Coaches Night
WELCOME
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF Ann Clifton
[email protected] Director of Athletics (908) 464-3100 ext. 2540 Todd Hirsch
[email protected] Athletic Trainer (908) 464-3100 ext. 2546 Grace Penabad
[email protected] Athletic Department Secretary (908 464-3100 ext. 2545
FALL VARSITY/HEAD COACHING STAFF Football Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Field Hockey Cross Country (B and G) Girls Tennis Volleyball Cheerleading
Dan Guyton Bruno Somma Michael Roof Lindsay Mirabella Chris Coughlin William Meakem Dana Hilaire Lisa Bussiculo
WINTER VARSITY/HEAD COACHING STAFF Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Wrestling Indoor Track (B and G) Swimming Ice Hockey Fencing Cheerleading
Chris Loeffler Vin Gulbin Rick Ortega Dan Guyton Dave Closs Matthew Anderson Michael Wang Lisa Bussiculo
SPRING VARSITY/HEAD COACHING STAFF Baseball Softball Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Outdoor Track (B and G) Golf Boys Tennis
Chris Roof Michael Roof Chet Parlavecchio Aileen Musynske Joe Hubert Sharon Leahy William Meakem
Berkeley Heights School District Administration Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Governor Livingston Principal Governor Livingston Assistant Principal Governor Livingston Assistant Principal
Mrs. Judy Rattner Mr. Scott McKinney Mr. Robert Nixon
Mrs. Tara Oliveira Mr. Mark Cantagallo
PURPOSE OF MEET THE COACHES NIGHT To provide information about the Athletic Department for the upcoming academic year. Communicate expectations for our student athletes and parents/guardians. Provide valuable information that will assist our families with potential issues, conflicts and questions that may arise during the year. Assist with navigating the Highlander Athletic experience!
ATHLETIC CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS • • • • • • •
Football Mid State 38 Conference Boys Soccer Union County Conference Girls Soccer Union County Conference Field Hockey Super Union/Essex Conference Cross Country Union County Conference Girls Tennis Union County Conference Volleyball Union County Conference
ATHLETIC CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS • • • • • • •
Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Wrestling Swimming Indoor Track Fencing Ice Hockey
Union County Conference Union County Conference Union County Conference Union County Conference Union County Conference Tri-County Fencing League
Union County Conference
ATHLETIC CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS • • • • • •
Baseball Softball Boys Tennis Golf Outdoor Track Boys Lacrosse
• Girls Lacrosse
Union County Conference Union County Conference Union County Conference Union County Conference Union County Conference North Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse League North Jersey Girls Interscholastic Lacrosse League
GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL MISSION The mission of Governor Livingston High School is to challenge students to explore, to excel, and to engage in a community of lifelong learners that fosters a culture of mutual respect, responsibility, and integrity, offering rigorous academic curricula and diverse co-curricular programs.
GOVERNOR LIVINGSTON ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT The entire athletic department is build on the GLHS Mission Statement! *The athletic department supports the “student first” philosophy and the athletic arena is an extension of the classroom. *We encourage multi-sport participation and a cooperative learning experience for our student athletes. *Being a GL Highlander is a privilege and not a right! Student Athletes will be held to high academic standards. Their behavior on and off the field/court should be outstanding. It is important to support your son/daughter in adversity and in success.
HIGHLANDER BOOSTER CLUB Governor Livingston Highlander Booster Club President- Kim DiStaso Vice President- Lara Gonnelli Treasurer- Annette Emanuel Membership- Emily Long Team Funds Liaison- Liz McCullouch and Meghan Calichman Volunteers- Kathy Goldbeck Merchandise- Gloria Nardone
HIGHLANDER BOOSTER CLUB Booster Club Events Octoberfest October 16, 2015 Fantastic Friday January 8, 2016 Super Saturday January 9, 2016
PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION Student Athlete Athletes should approach the coach 1st regarding an issue. We would like to teach our student athletes to be an advocate for themselves! Parent Start with the coach by setting up an appointment- please be patient with the process. If not satisfied, set up an appointment with the Director of Athletics and the Coaching Staff. All efforts will be made to procure an amicable solution. PLEASE CONTACT THE ATHLETIC OFFICE WITH CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS.
PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT We feel that parents play a vital role in the development of student athletes, therefore, our coaches believe in the following: 1. Be a positive role model through your actions to make sure your child has the best athletic experience. 2. Be a “team” fan and not a my child “fan”. 3. Playing time is not always an indicator of athletic success. 4. Communication is the key! Work to champion communication with your child and the coaching staff. 5. Show respect for all of our opponents and their supporters. 6. Enjoy the experience with your student athlete!!
COACH’S CODE OF CONDUCT We feel that coaches play a vital role in the development of student athletes, therefore, our coaches believe in the following: 1. Be a positive role model through your actions to make sure the student athletes in your charge have a great athletic experience. 2. Be fair and transparent on all your coaching decisions. 3. Communicate to all stakeholders about your team expectations and goals. 4. Respect the integrity and judgement of all officials. 5. Show respect for all of our opponents and their supporters. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat. 6. Strive for excellence in coaching skills and techniques through professional development. Have the passion to be on the cutting edge of your sports’ development. 7. Enjoy the experience of coaching the Highlanders!
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS The Sports Registration Packets are due to the Nurse’s Office: Winter Sports October 16, 2015 Spring Sports February 4, 2016 2016-17 Fall Sports April 16, 2016 The Sports Registration Packets are located on the right side of the Governor Livingston Website: Sports Registration Link http://www.bhpsnj.org/Page/4979 You are responsible to complete and submit all required forms by the designated deadline!!
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS Participation Fee for athletics: $150.00 (per school year) Link to information on the policy: http://www.bhpsnj.org/Page/3947 Pay for it website: https://www.payforit.net
ELIGIBILITY The standards listed below, which are those adopted by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association will serve as the policy of the Berkeley Heights Board of Education for Athletics and other co-curricular activities. CREDITS To be eligible for athletic competition during the first semester (September 1 to January 31) a pupil must have passed 25% of the credits (30) required by the State of New Jersey for graduation (120), during the immediately preceding academic year. To be eligible for athletic competition during the second semester (Feb. 1 to June 30), a pupil must have passed the equivalent of 12 1 /2% of the credits (15) required by New Jersey for graduation (120) at the close of the preceding semester (Jan. 31). Full-year courses shall be equated as one-half of the total credits to be gained for the full year to determine credits passed during the immediately preceding semester. Please reference the NJSIAA website and Constitution/Bylaws for additional information- http://www.njsiaa.org/
SCHEDULES AND CHANGES The Berkeley Heights School District uses the rSchool Today scheduling system. It is recommended to register for the alerts of schedule changes and other updates on your mobile device Handouts are in the back of the auditorium! Link: http://www.unioncountyconferencenj.org/
SEASONAL VARSITY AWARDS NIGHT FALL VARSITY AWARDS NIGHT: December 8, 2015 WINTER VARSITY AWARDS NIGHT: March 8, 2016 SPRING VARSITY AWARDS NIGHT June 1, 2016 Please contact the sports specific Head Coach for the Varsity Letter requirements
NCAA College Recruiting Our coaching staff can assist with the recruiting process. Please set-up an appointment to discuss your son/daughter’s post high school athletic plans. Please work with your Guidance Counselor on the NCAA Clearinghouse Requirements- new standards start in 2016! The NCAA Clearinghouse website is: www.eligibilitycenter.org Academics are important during your child’s freshman year, if they have aspirations of playing in college! Be pro-active now!
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS Here are 5 major benefits of competing for the Governor Livingston High School Highlanders: 1.
Representing a community
2. Learning to work with others and collaborate on a common goal 3.
4. 5.
Developing time management skills
Fostering an opportunity to enhance leadership skills
Learning to overcome adversity and challenges on your way to accomplishing a common goal with your teammates
Once a Highlander, always a Highlander!!
MEET THE COACHES The coaches are located in the Café and GREATLY look forward to meeting with you! Please exit Davis Hall (through the back of the auditorium) and turn right and a quick left. Walk to the end of the hall (towards the trophy cases) and turn right- the Café will be on your left! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!!
