1 Spring Sports Night March 9, 2017Boston Latin School Spring Sports Night March 9, 2017
2 Welcome to WINTER Sports NightMr. Jack Owens ’03 Leven Director of Athletics blsa.org / Athletic Office: x143 Website:
3 Athletic Trainer – Nicole Allain ATC, LAT- Parent Letter - Boston Children’s Hospital Affiliate Program w/ BLS - Doctor’s Notes - ImPACT Testing - RTP Protocol – Concussions
4 Early Screening for Cardiac Abnormality with Pre-participation EchocardiographyESCAPE Gian Corrado, MD Sarah Jackson, MD Michael Beasley, MD Division of Sports Medicine Boston Children’s Hospital Northeastern University Sports Medicine
5 Sudden Death A death that is unexpected and non-traumatic and that occurs instantaneously or within a few minutes of an abrupt change in the person’s mental previous clinical state -Usually cardiac -Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is #1 -Others include conduction abnormalities deaths per year
6 Reggie Lewis Often someone who is famous – reggie lewis first played for NU then celtics and died while playing for the celtics
8 Debate AHA and AMSSM ECG in Italy uncovered cardiac abnormalitiesAHA official statement is against ECG screening Members of AMSSM and others interested in ECG interpretation which would increase sensitivity and specificity AHA: too many false positives, hours lost from sport, expensive, non-athletes at risk as well,
9 Local News
10 History of Ultrasound Radiology Obstetrics and Gynecology CardiologyEmergency Medicine and then Trauma Surgery Sports Medicine Physicians
11 Purpose To investigate whether sports medicine physicians can be taught to use portable echocardiography (ECHO) to obtain measurements pertinent to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
12 ESCAPE Early Screening for Cardiac Abnormalities with Pre-participation Echocardiogram Preliminary Studies (4 completed at NU) Screening form, vitals, ECG, physician exam and then limited echocardiogram Time spent with physician less than 4 minutes See if primary care physician (front line docs) can do this and get accurate measurements Can we also look at other areas (aorta) Can we make this part of PPE day Is this cost efficient/cost effective
13 Echocardiogram (Echo)
15 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
16 ESCAPE @ BLS Provide 2 sessions of PPEs – traditional screeningThe ECG and ECHO portion of the screening is for the ESCAPE research study. If interested, please sign up and have consent signed by parents/guardian Wednesday, March 15th, 3-6p Thursday, March 16th, 3-6p Abnormal Findings – will have cardiology follow up * (included regular physical in addition to ECG and Screening Echo) * It is important to note that by agreeing to participate in this study, you are acknowledging that you will see a cardiologist if flagged in order to be cleared. We can assist in scheduling but it is ultimately your responsibility to see a cardiologist.
17 bsa zone Facilitator - MS. GaffeyAcademic Coaching and Counseling Direct support from full- time school-based Zone staff One-on-one and group tutoring Mentoring and Social- emotional skill building Athletic and Academic Recognition Four-year college scholarship program, in partnership with eight local colleges and universities Zone scholarship valued at $5000 over two years Multiple Athletic Camp Scholarships Postsecondary Planning SAT prep College trips to local Colleges & Universities College workshops & College athlete recruitment support Annual College Fair in partnership with BPS
18 Mission Statement The Boston Latin School athletic program strives to provide a safe, comprehensive, and effective athletic experience for the student - athlete. The goal is provide a positive, rewarding experience for each, individual student- athlete. We believe excellence in the classroom can be matched by excellence on the playing fields. The product being put forth on the playing fields should reflect the product being displayed in academics.
19 Spring Sports Offered Sport Level Baseball Varsity, JV SoftballBoys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Boys Tennis Girls Tennis Boys Crew Varsity, Novice Girls Crew Outdoor Track Varsity, (JV) Sailing Varsity Boys Volleyball
20 Schedules Best place to get schedules is through the BLS Website under Team Schedules. Link: – Boston Latin School Updates and changes will be made on here – Notify Me! / Subscribe Twitter: @BLS_Athletics
21 GOVERNING BODIES Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Dual County League (DCL) Acton- Boxboro Bedford Cambridge Rindge & Latin Concord – Carlisle Lincoln – Sudbury Newton South Waltham Wayland Westford Academy Weston
22 Student- Athlete Code of ConductStudent – Athletes Will: be aware of, understand, and obey by the commitment that they and their family have made to their teammates, coaches and competitors. Respect and cooperate with my coaches, officials, teammates, opponents and parents. Respect school, team and MIAA rules regarding tobacco products, alcohol and drugs. Not “trash talk”, taunt or treat opponents with disrespect. Respect equipment and playing facilities. Behave properly when traveling and playing at other schools. Represent the athletic department and Boston Latin School in a positive manner at all times.
23 2016 MIAA DISTRICT A SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD2016 MIAA SPORTSMANHIP HONOR ROLL “Respect Everyone but Fear No One” – John Wooden
24 Parent Code of Conduct Parents/Guardians will:Be supportive and encourgaing of their son/daughter at all times in regard to athletic competition. Treat all players, coaches, and supporters of the Latin School and opponents with respect and gratitiude. Follow the lines of communication outlined in the handbook. Display positive sportsmanship at athletic competitions. Expect their child to display respect and positive sportsmanship. Praise my child for competing hard and fairly. Support a tobacco, alcohol and drug free athletic environment. Refrain from coaching my child or others during games. Learn the rules of the game as well as policies of the school and DCL .
25 ELIGIBILITY Academic Eligibility MIAA Requirements/ BLS RequirementsPhysical within the last 13 months Completed Sports Clearance Form Completed Concussion Course (http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/index.html) Athletic Handbook
26 Academic Eligibilty A student may receive only 1 failing grade in a marking period to retain eligibility. To be eligible for the Fall marking period, students are required to have satisfied this requirement on the final report card of the previous year. Students attending Summer School must pass the courses taken in order to be eligible in the Fall. The academic eligibility of all students shall be considered as official and determined only on the date report cards for that marking period have been issued. Incomplete grades may not be considered for eligibility.
27 ACADEMIC SUPPORT @ BLS Teachers Guidance Counselors BSA ZoneMcCarthy Institute for Support & Transition · Mr. Giordano – Director - After School Tutoring - Saturday Success School - Peer Tutoring
28 GAMES / PRACTICES Commit to all practices, games, and team meetings.address any absence with coach. Unexcused absences may jeopardize retaining a position on the team including non school - sponsored trips College visits – Out of Season Practices are held daily and usually on weekends. Contests are often on weekends. No official practice may be held without a member of the coaching staff being present. Games are often rescheduled due to inclimate weather or unforeseen circumstances.
29 Playing Time Varsity Level – Highest skill level and best ability to interact with other players for team success. Assessments made by the coaching staff relative to the level of play (Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman) It should be understood that playing time could be limited. Coaches will be clear regarding expectations
30 Communication Student - athlete → coachIn instances in which conflict resolution is necessary, there is a proper line of communication that should be followed by all parties involved. Student - athlete → coach Student-Athlete w/ parent → coach Student-athlete w/wo parent → athletic director Student-athlete w/wo parent → headmaster
31 Loyalty to High School Team: Bona Fide Team MemberA bona fide member of the school team is a student who is consistently present for, and actively participates in, all high school team sessions (tryouts, practices, competitions). Bona fide members of a school team are precluded from missing a high school practice or competitions in order to participate is a non-school athletic activity/event in any sport recognized by the MIAA. First offense: Suspended for 25% of Season Second offense: additional 25% of the season and ineligible for tournament play immediately upon confirmation of the violation.
32 Chemical Health Rule During the academic year, a student shall not, regardless of the quantity, use, consume, possess*, buy/sell, or give away any beverage containing alcohol; any tobacco product, marijuana, steroids, or any controlled substance. If a student in violation of this rule is unable to participate in interscholastic sports due to injury, academics, or otherwise, the penalty will not take effect until that student is able to participate again. (MIAA 62.1) *Possession is defined as being anywhere (such as an automobile) where alcohol is present which is not under the control of a person 21 years of age or older or being used by a person 21 years or older; being in an automobile that contains drugs.
33 Opiate & Substance Abuse EducationThe health and safety of our students at Boston Latin School is a top priority. The use of drugs, alcohol, and other substances is an epidemic needing our attention as educators, coaches, parents, and peers. It is of great importance to work together in sharing information and knowledge of the dangers of drugs, alcohol, opioids and other substances. In the bill signed by Govenor Baker titled An Act relative to substance use, treatment, education and prevention, it is now a requirement that information on opiate-use and misuse be disseminated to all students participating in an extracurricular athletic activity prior to their athletic season. Additionally, concerns parents may have regarding drug, alcohol, opioid, or substance abuse can be communicated directly to a Boston Latin School administrator to help in identifying resources and personnel who can assist in the ensuring the safety and health of each, individual student.
34 Bullying: Cyberbullying/harassmentBoston Public Schools will not tolerate any unlawful behavior, including any form of harassement, bullying, cyberbullying, discrimination, retaliation, or hate crimes in our schools or school-related activities. BPS will promptly investigate all reports and complaints of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and hate crimes and take prompt, effective action to end that behavior and prevent its reoccurance.
35 Hazing Chapter 269, Section 18 of the General Laws) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts states: The term “hazing” as used in this section and in sections eighteen and nineteen, shall mean any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, whether on public or private property, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or other person. Anyone who is aware of hazing and/or is at the scene where hazing takes place is required to report the crime to an appropriate law enforcement official as soon as reasonably practical. Failure to report such crime is punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
36 Team Meeting Room AssignmentsSport Room Baseball Softball Boys Lacrosse Girls Lacrosse Boys Tennis Girls Tennis Boys Crew Girls Crew Outdoor Track Sailing Boys Volleyball