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• For countless hours • For volunteering• For watching • For cheering • For the pre-game and post-game meals• For the drop-offs and pick-ups• For the encouragement• For the hugs• For the life lessons• For being proud THANK YOU PARENTS, FOR EVERYTHING

THANK YOU

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• Trainer: Kristine Farrell

• Email: kfarrell@usd232.org

• KU Health System Referral Number

• 913-574-1000

• Impact Testing – dates TBA

• Freshman Football – Saturday, AUG 24,

9:00am

• Concussion Protocol

• After cleared by physician…5 Day protocol

with Trainer

AthleticTrainer

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PICTURES • Fall Picture date: Wednesday, AUG 28• Some sports will vary though. Check with

your head coach.• Forms will be handed out to athletes by

coaches.• You can order online at• www.pecsports.com

• Senior Banners• PEC Sport also does these. Senior parents

are in charge of organizing.

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• Information• Scores• Live updates • Pictures• Game time changes• Weather issues• Much more too

DHS Twitter

Wildcat Nation@DeSotoWildcats

• dhswildcatnation.com• Sports/Activities• Schedules• Calendars• Records• Coaching Staffs• Forms, etc. • Directions to Games• Camps• Alerts• Online Shops/Fundraising

WILDCAT NATION WEBSITE

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• DHS Wildcat Nation App

• Free to download

• iPhone

• Android

• Links to all websites/news

• Student and Fan engagement/rewards platform.

• Parents can download to keep track of all DHS info in one place.

• Some rewards will apply to parents.

• CHECK IN NOW FOR 25PTS!

WILDCAT NATION APP

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• Basehor-Linwood• De Soto• Lansing• Leavenworth• Shawnee Heights• Turner• www.unitedksconf.org• @UnitedKSConf

United Kansas

Conference

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• Students must pass 6 classes each semester in order to be eligible for the next semester. • Physical forms must be turned into the

Activities Office before any student may participate in practices or contests. • Concussion forms• Skyward: Athletic Registration• Parent and Student must complete.

• Participation Fee: $65, must be paid before competition is allowed.

Eligibility

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• Students need to be in attendance for at least 2 blocks per day (half day) in order to participate in extracurricular activities that day. • If a student is missing school for

extenuating circumstances please contact the Activities Office and these situations will be dealt with on an individual basis. • Students are expected to be passing all

classes in order to participate. • Grade checks are conducted and students

with failing grades are expected to improve them to a passing grade or they can be put on the ineligible list.

Eligibility

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•USD 232 Substance Abuse Policy• To view entire policy: Click Here

• Alcohol, tobacco, nicotine delivery devices (vapes), inhalants, or illegal substances.

• 1st Offense = 2 Weeks of Season• 2nd Offense = 6 Weeks of Season

• 3rd Offense = 365 Days• Cumulative policy 9th – 12th Grade

• Year Round Policy

Substance Abuse Policy

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• Parenting and Coaching are both extremely challenging and rewarding. • We believe teachers/coaches and parents

work best in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect. • By establishing and understanding each

position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide a greater benefit to our student-athletes. • As parents, when your child is involved in our

program, you have a right to understand what expectations are placed on them. This begins with clear communication from the coach of the activity.

PARENT/COACHCOMMUNICATION

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Communication to expect from the coach: • Philosophy of the coach• Expectations and goals the coach has for

your student-athlete as well as for the team/season• Locations and times of all practices and

contests• Team requirements, special equipment,

strength and conditioning programs• Procedures if your student-athlete is injured

during participation• Team rules, guidelines and consequences for

infractions• Lettering criteria

COACHCOMMUNICATION

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Triangle Relationship: Student/Parent/Coach

This diagram represents the open lines of communication between the student-athlete, parent, and coach as well as their relationship. We want our student-athletes to learn how to have tough conversations with their coach without advocacy from their parents. At times we understand that parents may feel the need to speak with a coach about a concern. However, before they do, we would like parents to encourage their child to speak to their coach first. Often times we have found that there was a simple miscommunication that can be resolved very easily.

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CoachParent

COMMUNICATION

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Communication Coaches expect from athletes and parents: • Concerns expressed directly to the coach (family,

medical, personal, etc.)• Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance• Notification of any illness or injury as soon as

possibleNotes:• Your child will experience some of the most

rewarding moments of their lives.• It is important to understand there may also be

times when things do not go the way you or your child wish.• At these times, discussion with the coach is

encouraged. It is the first and most integral step to understanding and resolution.

ATHLETE/PARENTCOMMUNICATION

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If you have a concern to discuss with a coach: • Call or email the coach for an

appointment• If the coach cannot be reached, call the

Activities Director to set a meeting for youNote:• Please do not attempt to confront a coach

before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote positive resolutions.

COMMUNICATINGCONCERNS

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Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches: • The treatment of your child•Ways to help your child improve their

skills• Concerns about your child’s behaviorNote:• Coaches make decisions based on what

they believe to be best for all student-athletes involved.•Program > Team > Individual

APPROPRIATECONCERNS

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Inappropriate concerns to discuss with coaches: • Amount of playing time, positioning,

entry to contests• Team strategies, game tactics, play calling• Any discussion about another student-

athleteNote: It can be challenging to accept that your child may not be playing as much as you had hoped. There is a role for everyone within each program and team.

INAPPROPRIATE CONCERNS

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Food and Drink Policy at DHS Events• Students/Spectators: • No outside food and drink will be allowed at

DHS Events.• No Bags/Backpacks

• Consistency across school district• Safety/Security• Trash Cans will be located at each

entrance• DHS Cat Boosters run a great concession

stand, please help support them as they give back to our kids and programs.

FOOD/DRINK/BAGS POLICY

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1. KEEP ATHLETICS IN PERSPECTIVE:• Emphasize the right priorities: Family, Academics, Athletics• Place value in the positive participation, not the winning or losing• As a parent you represent the De Soto High School• Do not publically demean participants in any contest (players, officials, coaches,

other parents or spectators, etc.)2. SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT-ATHLETE:• Talk to your child about how things are going• Let your child select a sport based on their abilities/preferences• Come to as many of your child’s contests as possible• Stress and model the importance of a healthy lifestyle free of drugs, tobacco, and

alcohol• Do not support “quitting” as the best way to solve problems, but rather to use

perseverance

3. SUPPORT THE PROGRAM:• Be supportive of the coaching staff and respect their professional judgment• Follow the communication procedure outlined• Model positive adult behavior• Understand the time commitment and needs of the particular sport

PLEASEREMEMBER

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S U P P O R T Y O U R W I L D C A T S !

BUSINESSSPONSORSHIPS

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HARPSH O M E T O W N F R E S H

VISIT US IN DE SOTO • 34040 E COMMERCE DR

The King of Copies12211 Shawnee Mission Parkway . PO Box 860730 . Shawnee, KS 66286

Phone: (913) 268-4343 . Fax: (913) 268-1071 . www.sccink.com

To view all Business Sponsorships Opportunities please Click Here.

• Deadline: August 9th

• If you would like to place a senior ad within the Fall Sports Program please touch base with us tonight.

• Forms available tonight.

• Click here for online form.

• Need info and picture ASAP.

SENIOR ADS

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• $200.00 for Family, up to 5 members on 1 card.

• $50.00 for individual

• Forms available tonight.

• Click here for online form.

ALL SPORTSPASSES

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• Friday, August 23rd, 5:00pm

• Football• Gatorade Donation

• Soccer

• Volleyball

• Girls Tennis

• Girls Golf

• Cross Country

• Cheer/Dance Performances

• Band/Choir

• High School Scrimmages

• Youth Scrimmages

• Disc Golf

• Booster Club Concessions and Spirit Wear Sales

• Public Service Fair

DHSFALL FEST

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Membership – Forms Available Supports – All of DHS

Teacher Appreciation, Sports, Activities, After Prom and many

more! Concessions – Need your help!

Sign up for Concessions: Click Here

Please join the DHS Cat Boosters!

Booster Club

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Message from a Youth Athlete:

I am a youth athlete. I am brave and strong and talented. But I’m still just a kid. I am not perfect.

I am a work in progress. I need you to be patient while I test the limits of my body and work through the emotions

that come with success and failure. When I make a mistake, I wonder if you’ll be disappointed.

When I reach my goals, I look to see if you are watching. I am a youth athlete. I love my sport. You call it

competition. I call it playing the game. I want to win and have fun. I am a youth athlete.

I am YOUR youth athlete. Winning feels great, but your PRAISE feels infinitely better.

Please remember these things and I promise to do my best to make your proud.

ENDING THOUGHT

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FALL SPORTS BREAKOUT – PARENT MEETINGS

Football – Main GymBoys Soccer – TheaterCross Country – UnionVolleyball – Black Box

Girls Tennis – Room 211Girls Golf – Flex A

Thank You Parents!

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