Middle School Athletic Expectations (All Sports)

Dress to Impress Mentality:

• Home games/Contests/Meets = dress up! Slack with button up shirt with collar. Extra additions might be a tie or sport jacket. Appropriate length Skirt or dress with a collar, pencil skirt, dress slacks, button up shirt with collar.
• Away Games= Jersey, Team shirts and dress code Pants. 
• *If a home game falls on a Saturday, Students will still be expected to dress up that Friday. 

Leadership:

• PRA way 100% of the time & follow MS School Policies
• Add value and leadership within the classroom
• Be a positive role model for those around you and on your team
• Always be uplifting
• Be trustworthy, have Integrity & selflessness and show perseverance
• Take accountability when not following the above. 

Eligibility:

• Be accountable for your missed work if you leave early for a game.
• Use study hall to complete work and get ahead
• Eligibility is a CHSAA policy
• If you have 2 or more Failing grades you cannot participate from Tuesday to Tuesday. 
• The eligibility report is run at Tuesday 10am.
• As a family, Please Check Infinite Campus (IC) together Weekly

If you're interested in playing a college sport, at the 8th grade level is the perfect time to start having those discussions with your parents and discussing what division you'd like to play for?  There is a lot of research that you can do to find out exactly what is needed and when if you're looking to be a collegiate athlete.  

One common myth is that you need to go to a big school to be recognized. There are many things that college recruiters look at. Listed below are a few of the things they are looking for:
-Leadership/Interviews with teachers/Coaches. An athlete that can help build a sustainable winning culture. A student athlete that can be a great classmate. 
-Character Development. More and more they aren't just looking for someone who can put up points, but someone who's a good person and well rounded.
-Multi Sport athlete- building of alternative skill sets, often more athletic avoids injury and burn out. 

NCAA Eligibility Center: Here you can create a profile. It's a great time to start collecting information, video and building authentic accolades. 
NCAA Sport Specific Recruiting Information