Coaches

"Communication Notebook"
(Donna Brickley, CAA, Athletic Director, Notre Dame Academy, Hingham, Masachusetts) - I use a three-ring binder which I prepare and distribute to my coaches. It includes all of the necessary paperwork, important contracts, schedules, etc. that will assist the coach throughout the season. As the season progresses, updates are periodically provided for them to add to the book.

"Postgame Report Card"
(David LaRossa, Athletic/Activities Director, Fort Myers High School, Fort Myers, Florida) - Every coach is required to turn in a report card(index card) by 9:00 am on the day following a contest. On the card the coach lists the sport and date of the contest, the outcome of the contest, any outstanding performances, the officials for the contest and up to date league and overall team records. This provides my office information for an accurate data base.

"Student-athlete Eligibility Card"
(Larry Goins, CAA, Athletic Director, Sierra Vista High School, Las Vegas, Nevada) - Student athletes, when trying out for a sport, must get a computer generated card from the athletic director's office. This card is given to the student athlete when all of their paperwork is completed and on file. This informs the coach that all of the necessary paperwork has been submitted, that the student athlete meets all eligibility requirements and can participate in practice. The coach then uses the card to record all uniforms and equipment checked out at the beginning of the season and that all equipment is checked in at the end of the season. The card is then returned to the office of the athletic director. A student athlete is not issued a card for the next season until the card for the previous season has been turned in to the athletic director. (Larry Goins, CAA, Athletic Director, Sierra Vista High School, Las Vegas, Nevada)