MAVERICK FOOTBALL PARENT/PLAYER HANDBOOK

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1 MAVERICK FOOTBALL PARENT/PLAYER HANDBOOK 2017

2 C.T.C. Information will be updated regularly on the Booster Club Website

3 MAVERICK FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Day/Date Varsity JV Blue JV Green FR Blue FR Green Fri., August 25 Thur., August 31 Fri., September 1 Wed., September 6 Thur., September 7 Thur., September 14 Fri., September 15 ** Thur., September 21 Fri., September 22 Thur., September 28* Fri., September 29 * Thur., October 5* Fri., October 6 * Thur., October 12* Fri., October 13* Wed., October 18* Thur., October 19* Th Thur., October 26* Fri., October 27* Thur., November 2* Fri., November 3* Thur., November 9* Anderson Scrimmage Home TBA Home - Away Austin High Away 7:30 Harker Heights Away 7:00 Del Valle KRAC 7:00 Killeen Dragon 7:00 Pflugerville Away 7:00 Cedar Ridge KRAC KRAC 7:00 Hendrickson KRAC 7:00 Point KRAC 7:00 Anderson Scrimmage TBA Austin High Home 5:30 Harker Heights Home 5:00 Del Valle Away 5:00 Killeen Away 5:00 Pflugerville Home 5:00 Cedar Ridge Away 5:00 Westwood Home 5:00 Hendrickson Away 5:00 Anderson Scrimmage TBA Austin High Home 7:30 Harker Heights Home 7:00 Del Valle Away 7:00 Killeen Away 7:00 Pflugerville Home 7:00 Cedar Ridge Away 7:00 Westwood Home 7:00 Hendrickson Away 7:00 Anderson Scrimmage TBA Austin High Away 5:30 Harker Heights Away 5:00 Del Valle Home 5:00 Killeen Home 5:00 Pflugerville Away 5:00 Cedar Ridge Home 5:00 Westwood Away 5:00 Hendrickson Home 5:00 Anderson Scrimmage TBA Austin High Away 7:30 Harker Heights Away 7:00 Del Valle Home 7:00 Killeen Home 7:00 Pflugerville Away 7:00 Cedar Ridge Home 7:00 Westwood Away 7:00 Hendrickson Home 7:00 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN Stony Point Home 5:00 Round Rock Away 5:00 Stony Point Home 7:00 Round Rock Away 7:00 Stony Point Away 5:00 Round Rock Home 5:00 Stony Point Away 7:00 Round Rock Home 7:00 Fri., November 10* ** Homecoming * Denotes District Play Round Rock KRAC 7:00

4 MHS Coaches Contact information Howard McMahan Campus Coordinator/Head Football Cory Parham Offensive Coordinator/Receivers Kevin McKinley Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Mike Reynolds Academic Coordinator/Freshman Coordinator/RB Jack Estes Special Teams Coordinator/LB Dustin Pleasant JV Coordinator/QB Levi Steele Strength and Condition Coordinator/LB Will McNeil OL Andrew Dawson DL Calvin Guillory CB Michael Peterson DL Silvano Aguirre WR Scott Hall Video Coordinator/OL Chris Armatta TE/H/OL

5 AUGUST SCHEDULE Monday August 14 6:30am 9:30am 5:00pm- 7:00pm Tuesday August 15 6:30am 9:30am 5:00pm- 7:00pm Wednesday August 16 6:30am 9:30am 5:00pm- 7:00pm Thursday August 17 6:30am 9:30am 5:00pm- 7:00pm Friday August 18 6:30am 9:30am TBA 6:00pm Saturday August 19 7:00am - 9:00am 9:30am 11:00am (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) Meet The Mavs!! (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen)

6 AUGUST SCHEDULE CONT. Monday August 21 6:30am 9:30am 5:00pm- 7:00pm Tuesday August 22 First Day of School 7:00am Athletic Period Athletic Period 5:00pm Wednesday August 23 7:00am Athletic Period Athletic Period 5:00pm Thursday August 24 7:00am Athletic Period Athletic Period 5:00pm After School Friday August 25 Picture Day TBA (after school) Anderson(Freshmen and JV) TBA (after school) Anderson (Varsity) Saturday August 26 Game Week schedule TBD (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) (Varsity/JV) (Freshmen) (Varsity/JV) Pract./Pict.(Freshmen) Pictures (Varsity/JV) Scrimmage vs. Scrimmage vs.

7 PROGRAM OF CHAMPIONS VISION STATEMENT WIN EVERYDAY!! MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Maverick football program is to help our student athletes develop championship character through football. We will be committed to academic and athletic excellence. Through leadership, teamwork, and pride we will uphold the traditions of McNeil High School. It is extremely important for our football program to have parental and community support. Protect Respect Integrity Discipline Excellence CORE VALUES MAVERICK PRIDE We will be committed to protecting the image of our team, our school and our community. We will treat everyone with dignity and value the diversity in our program and community. We will strive to be positive role models in our school and community. We will mature daily to achieve the physical and mental discipline that is required to fulfill our purpose in life. We will strive to achieve academic and athletic excellence on a daily basis. C.T.C.

8 Coaching Philosophy Our goal as a coaching staff will be to develop the entire studentathlete. We will focus on preparing each individual to become the best athlete possible. However this is only part of the total picture. Superior student-athletes are well-rounded people that understand the importance of a good education. They exhibit discipline, a great work ethic, integrity, and a team before self-attitude. To reach the full potential of each student-athlete, we will concentrate on the following areas: Provide a mindset that academic growth is a priority of this program. Implement the most creative and innovative ways to improve each individual s athletic ability. Enhance the social and emotional maturity of the student athlete. Incorporate character building/mental training. Motivate student-athletes to be committed to reaching the high standards of the program. Develop a mutual respect between coaches and players by treating each person with respect. Develop a trusting relationship between coaches and players by coaching the player and loving the person. Communicate the expectations to the student-athlete in a simple, clear manner (no mixed messages). Provide an environment that promotes multi-sport athletes. Create a family atmosphere that players enjoy being around.

9 PLAYER EXPECTATIONS I. PRIORITIES WIN EVERY DAY!!! ATHLETE A.) CHARACTER (Be the best person you can be) B.) ACADEMIC (Priority for student-athletes at MHS Manage your time) C.) GOOD TEAMMATE (Selfless) TEAM A.) DISCIPLINE (Do it the right way everyday) B.) TOUGHNESS (Mental & Physical) C.) CONDITIONED (Outwork everybody everyday) CHARACTERISTICS OF A MAVERICK: CTC A.) CARE (BE A GOOD TEAMMATE) 1.)INVEST IN THE PROGRAM 2.) TEAM BEFORE SELF ATTITUDE 3.)BE AN AMBASSODOR OF THE PROGRAM (REPRESENT) B.) TRUST IN THE PROGRAM 1.)ACCOUNTABLE 2.)BE CONFIDENT IN YOURSELF AND YOUR TEAM MATES 3.)CONSISTENT (GET A LITTLE BETTER EVERYDAY) C.) COMMITMENT 1.)BE COURAGEOUS 2.)PLAY WITH GREAT EFFORT 3.)MENTAL TOUGHNESS

10 PLAYER EXPECTATIONS (CONT.) I. GENERAL POLICIES FOR PLAYERS 1.) FOLLOW ALL TEAM, MHS, AND RRISD RULES AND GUDELINES 2.) HAZING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED 3.) ALL FACIAL HAIR KEPT WILL BE KEPT NEAT AND CLEAN 4.) ALL JEWLERY IS PROHIBITED WHEN REPRESENTING MHS ATHLETICS. 5.) PLAYER WILL LET COACH KNOW IF HE MUST MISS A PRACTICE OR ATHLETIC PERIOD II. PRACTICE/WORK OUT POLICIES FOR PLAYERS 1.) ATTENDANCE AT PRACTICE IS REQUIRED EVERY DAY BOTH DURING THE ATHLETIC PERIOD AND OUTSIDE THE SCHOOLDAY. 2.) IF PRACTICE MUST BE MISSED. MAKE POSITION COACH AWARE BEFORE PRACTICE. ( EXCUSED ABSENCE) 3.) MUST BE PROPERLY DRESSED ACCORDING TO THE RULES 4.) HUSTLE FROM DRILL TO DRILL NO WALKING ON THE STRIPES 5.) HIT THE GRASS RUNNING! 6.) WORK HARD AND BE COACHABLE AT ALL TIMES 7.) HAVE A POSITIVE WINNING ATTITUDE 8.) SHIRTS WILL BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING WORKOUTS OR AT MHS ATHLETIC FACILITIES 9.) INJURED PLAYERS WILL DRESS OUT AND ATTEND ALL PRACTICES UNLESS APPROVED BY TRAINER AND COACH III. LOCKER ROOM POLICIES FOR PLAYERS 1.) LOCKER ROOM WILL BE KEPT NEAT AND ORDERLY 2.) INDIVIDUAL LOCKERS WILL BE KEPT ORGANIZED 3.) KEEP LOCKER LOCKED AT ALL TIMES 4.) NO HORESPLAY OR WRESTLING IN LOCKER ROOM. 5.) STAY IN ASSIGNED LOCKER ROOMS 6.) TURN IN WORKOUT GEAR DAILY TO WASH. (DO NOT TAKE HOME) 7.) PLAYERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MHS ISSUED EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT RETURNED 8.) CLEATS WILL BE REMOVED BEFORE ENTERING THE BUILDING 9.) PLAYERS MUST KNOCK BEFORE ENTERING COACHES OFFICES

11 TEAM RULES Please remember that athletics is a privilege, not a right. We expect our athletes to show team before self attitude, adhere to the program s guidelines and expectations, be in attendance everyday, work hard and have the desire to improve every day. Coaches have the right to suspend or dismiss an athlete from the UIL period and team. 1.) MHS Rules and Policies. Athletes are expected to follow all rules and guidelines of MHS. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary actions. (ex. dress code and behavior) 2.) RRISD Athletic Code of Conduct. Athletes are expected to follow RRISD s code of conduct. 3.) No Stealing. Thieves will not be tolerated. If caught, you will be subjected to suspension or dismissal. 4.) No Surprises! Immediately communicate ALL actions in which you are involved that may be detrimental to our school or athletic department. 5.) Dress Code. Follow school policy. No jewelry will be worn at practice, workouts, or in games. (Safety Reasons) Jewelry includes watches, necklaces, earrings, rings, tongue rings, and bracelets. Facial hair must be kept neat. (Job interview) 6.) Showering Policy. Everyone is required to shower after every athletic period workout. This is a safety issue. 7.) No Cleats. Cleats will not be worn inside of the building. 8.) Attendance. Athletes are expected to be present and on time to all required team functions. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary actions. Multiple offenses may result in suspension or dismissal. 9.) Gifts. Student athletes are prohibited from accepting valuable consideration for participation in school athletics - anything that is not given or offered to the entire student body on the same basis that it is given or offered to an athlete.

12 TEAM RULES (CONT.) 10.) Alcohol and illicit drug use. The use of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to suspension or dismissal. (See link for RRISD Athletic Code of Conduct). 11.) Hazing/Bullying. Hazing and bullying, initiation or any harassment will not be tolerated in any way, shape or form. Any athlete involved in such actions may be removed from the program. 12.) Travel. All athletes will ride to and from competition on the bus to aid in team building, a team concept and to provide maximum safety while on a school trip. Parents desiring their children to ride home must provide written notification 24 hours prior to competition. Emergency situations may develop which require some flexibility 13.) Lettering. Varsity players who finish the season in good standing may purchase a letterman s jacket. 14.) Locker room. The locker room is for athletes only. Your locker is for your athletic clothes and equipment. Make sure you lock your locker when you leave. Please keep the locker room clean. NO horseplay will be allowed in the locker room. No Cell phones are to be out in the locker room. Make sure all valuables are locked up at all times. MHS is not responsible for loss or stolen property. 15.) Workout gear. All athletes will be provided work out gear by MHS and will dress out every day. This gear is to be turned in every day to be washed. Athletes will be responsible for any lost gear. 16.) Injuries/sickness. Please report all injuries or sickness to the coach and trainer ASAP. Once the trainer is notified, we will follow our training policies. (See attached copy) 17.) Social media. All social media sites operated by athletes will be under scrutiny of athletic coaches. Any unethical, immoral, illegal or conduct unbecoming of a MHS athlete could result in suspension or dismissal from the program.

13 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS As stated in our Mission statement, Parental involvement and support is crucial for the success of our program. The following is some important information for parents in our program: 1.) Holiday s. We will practice on certain holidays that may fall during the season. The athlete s attendance is mandatory. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence. Your support will be greatly appreciated. Labor Day Monday September 4 th (times 7am 11am) Student Holiday for teacher in-service. Monday October 9 th and Tuesday October 10 th (Times TBD) Thanksgiving (Times TBD) 2.) Parent/Coach Communication. We welcome communication between parents and coaches. If a problem does arise, we ask that the following chain of command be followed. 1.) Student/Position coach 2.) Student/Parent/Position coach 3.) Student/Parent Head Coach. *(See attached form Parent/Coach Communication Plan.) 3.) Spectator Expectations. We ask parents to represent us well. It s a privilege to be part of the McNeil family. You only have one chance to make a first impression. (See attached form Spectator Expectations) 4.) Fundraisers. Parent involvement in all fundraisers will be greatly appreciated. 5.) Booster Club. We ask all parents to join and get involved in our Maverick Booster Club.

14 TYPICAL WEEKLY PRACTICE PLAN VARSITY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7am- Athletic Period 7am- Athletic Period 7am-Athletic Period 8am- Athletic Period Report at 8:30am GAME DAY 10am-12pm JV MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7am- Athletic Period 7am- Athletic Period 7am-Athletic Period 8am- Athletic Period Athletic Period N/A Game Day FRESHMEN MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Athletic Period- 5pm Athletic Period-5pm Athletic Period-5pm Game Day Athletic Period N/A

15 PARENT COACH COMMUNICATION PLAN Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult jobs. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide greater benefits to children. As parents of children that have become involved in our programs, you have a right to understand what expectations are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach of your child s program. I. Communication that you should expect from your child s coach: 1.) Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the players on the squad 2.) Locations and times of all practices and contests. 3.) Team Requirements- i.e., practices, special equipment, out-of-season conditioning, etc. 4.) Discipline that may result in the denial of your child s participation. II. Communication coaches expect from parents: 1.) Concerns expressed directly to the coach. 2.) Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance. 3.) As your child becomes involved in the program at McNeil, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way your child wishes. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged. III. Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches: 1.) The treatment of your child 2.) Ways to help your child improve 3.) Concerns about your child s behavior 4.) It is very difficult to accept your child not playing as much as you may hope. Coaches are professionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be the best for all students involved. As you have seen from the list above, certain things can and should be discussed with your child s coach. Other things, such as the following, must be left to the discretion of the coach.

16 PARENT COACH COMMUNICATION PLAN (CONT.) IV. Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches: 1.)Playing time 2.)Team Strategy 3.) Other student-athletes 4.)There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. Conferences in these situations are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the other s position. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedures should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue or concern. V. If there is a concern to discuss with a coach, the following procedure should be followed: 1.)Please encourage your child to speak directly with coach. Many times this can take care of the problem. 2.) Call to set up an appointment 3.) If the coach cannot be reached, call the Athletic Coordinator at ) Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both parent and coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution. In addition, coaches have other responsibilities at these times. 5.) If the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution, call and set up an appointment with the Principal to discuss the situation.

17 ACADEMIC PLAN I. STUDY HALL/TUTORIALS 1.) Athletes will attend Study Hall split into offensive and defensive groups everyday during the athletic period. We will use the newly installed Flex Time to get student athletes spending time with their teachers. Missing practice for tutoring should be a last resort. II. GRADE CHECKS 1.) Coaches will monitor grades on a weekly basis and will encourage student athletes to sign up for Flex Time with a teacher if the student is showing a 75 or below in any class. III. ACADEMIC GROUPS 1.) Athletes will be split into groups by position and assigned to a coach. 2.) The expectation will be for coaches to stay in contact with teachers if an athlete is struggling and encourage athletes to sign up for Flex Time with those teachers. 3.) Coaches will monitor grades all year (not just during the season). IV. IMPORTANT WEBSITES 1.) Maverick Football Information 2.) NCAA Clearinghouse 3.) Round Rock Eligibility dates RRISD UIL ELIGIBILITY CALENDAR 4.) Round Rock Graduation Plans and Requirements 5.) UIL Rules and Regulations 6.) Required Online Paperwork

18 MAVERICK ATHLETICS CODE OF CONDUCT Please see the Round Rock ISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct as well as the Round Rock ISD Athletic Code of Conduct at Students will be expected to follow the guidelines listed. OVERALL ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR Applaud all participants during team introductions, regardless of team affiliation. Show respect to officials and accept their judgments as part of the contest. Cheerleaders should lead fans in positive cheers that promote sportsmanship and fair competition. Participants should shake hands after each contest, regardless of outcome. Treat competition as a game, keeping the value of education paramount. Coaches and players search out opposing participants to recognize them for outstanding performance or coaching. Applause at the end of a contest for performances of all participants. Everyone show concern for an injured player regardless of team affiliation. SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS OVERALL UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR Attempts to distract opponent during contests such as yelling or waving arms during opponent s free throw attempt, serve, etc. Antagonizing, disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs or gestures. Booing or heckling an official s decision. Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official s call. Refusing to shake hands or give recognition for good performances following a game. Blaming loss of game on officials, coaches or participants. Laughing or name-calling to distract an opponent. Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.

19 ATHLETIC TRAINING PROCEDURES The following statements are designed to help inform the athlete and parents on procedures that should be followed should an athletic injury occur. Athletes are expected to report injuries to the Athletic Trainer as soon as possible. Training room opens at 7:30AM or earlier by appointment. This time may change without notice. Athletic Trainers may be reached at the following numbers & s: Doc Keller - Xander_Keller@roundrockisd.org Mrs.Maggie Maggie_Florez-Cook@roudnrockisd.org When going to a physician please make sure to have the McNeil Medical Release Form. The form will allow the Athletic Trainers to communicate with the doctor about the athlete s condition. In addition, the release will let the Athletic Trainers know what the athlete can and cannot do. A written release from the treating physician must be on file in the training room before an athlete, under the care of a physician, for any reason, will be allowed to participate in any physical activity. A fax will also be accepted ( ). An athlete released from the care of a physician will be monitored by the Athletic Trainer for full release. Athletes under a physician care for a surgery or other injury and are unable to practice will supplement his/her athletic workout by being in the athletic training room for rehabilitation exercises. Weekend and Club Injuries: The athletic trainers are willing to take care of these non-school related injuries for McNeil athletes provided the athlete follows treatment protocols suggested by Athletic Trainer at McNeil as well as club practice. If you play at club you play here. Violation will result in the termination of treatment for club injuries. All athletes who need treatment or taping should be present for morning treatments. If you are not present at morning treatments, we assume you will be ready and able to practice that day without any assistance from the athletic trainers. Sports that practice in the morning before the school day begins have treatments after school. It is our policy that student athletes dress out for all practices unless specified by a Medical Doctor or the injury prohibits doing so.

20 ATHLETIC TRAINING PROCEDURES (CONT.) Athletes should come to the training room with proper attire for taping, treatment, and rehab. Shirts and shorts should be worn at all times. Sports bras are not accepted as proper attire. NO SHOES will be allowed on the treatment tables. Cleats are not to be worn in the training room or school building. Athletes are not to treat themselves. Athletes will wait for an Athletic Trainer or Student Athletic Trainer to assist him/her. Operation of any equipment by an athlete will not be permitted. Do not remove supplies from the training room. Athletes are responsible for all special equipment issued (wraps, sleeves, crutches, splints, etc.). If items are not returned, athletes will be held accountable for the replacement. *Disrespect of student trainers will not be tolerated. Treat them as you would treat the Athletic Trainers.* STAPH/MRSA In an effort to educate the public about the potential risks of the emergence of communityacquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus infection (CA-MRSA), the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) recommends that health care personnel and physically active participants take appropriate precautions with suspicious lesions and talk with a physician. Proper prevention and management recommendations may include, but are not limited to: 1. Keep hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and warm water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer routinely. 2. Encourage immediate showering following activity. 3. Avoid whirlpools or common tubs with open wounds, scrapes or scratches. 4. Avoid sharing towels, razors, and daily athletic gear. 5. Properly wash athletic gear and towels after each use. 6. Maintain clean facilities and equipment. 7. Inform or refer to appropriate health care personnel for all active skin lesions and lesions that do not respond to initial therapy. 8. Administer or seek proper first aid. 9. Encourage health care personnel to seek bacterial cultures to establish a diagnosis. 10. Care and cover skin lesions appropriately before participation

21 HYDRATION RECOMMENDATIONS Many athletes do not voluntarily drink enough water to prevent significant dehydration during physical activity. Drink regularly throughout all physical activities. An athlete cannot always rely on his or her sense of thirst to sufficiently maintain proper hydration. Drink before, during, and after practices and games. For example: 1.) Drink 16 ounces of fluid 2 hours before physical activity. 2.) Drink another 8 to 16 ounces 15 minutes before physical activity. 3.) During physical activity, drink 4 to 8 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes (some athletes who sweat considerably can safely tolerate up to 48 ounces per hour). 4.) After physical activity, drink 16 to 20 ounces of fluid for every pound lost during physical activity to achieve normal hydration status before the next practice or competition. Fruit juices with greater than 8 percent carbohydrate content and carbonated soda can both result in a bloated feeling and abdominal cramping. Athletes should be aware that nutritional supplements are not limited to pills and powders as many of the new energy drinks contain stimulants such as caffeine and/or ephedrine. 1.) These stimulants may increase the risk of heat illness and/or heart problems with exercise. They can also cause anxiety, jitteriness, nausea, and upset stomach or diarrhea. 2.) Many of these drinks are being produced by traditional water, soft drink and sports drink companies which can cause confusion in the sports community. As is true with other forms of supplements, these "power drinks, energy drinks, or fluid supplements" are not regulated by the FDA. Thus, the purity and accuracy of contents on the label is not guaranteed. 3.) Many of these beverages which claim to increase power, energy, and endurance, among other claims, may have additional ingredients that are not listed. Such ingredients may be harmful and may be banned by governing bodies like the NCAA, USOC, or individual state athletic associations.

22 HYDRATION RECOMMENDATIONS (CONT.) For most exercising athletes, water is appropriate and sufficient for pre-hydration and rehydration. Water is quickly absorbed, well-tolerated, an excellent thirst quencher and cost-effective. Traditional sports drinks with an appropriate carbohydrate and sodium formulation may provide additional benefit in the following general situations: 1.) Prolonged continuous or intermittent activity of greater than 45 minutes 2.) Intense, continuous or repeated exertion 3.) Warm-to-hot and humid conditions Traditional sports drinks with an appropriate carbohydrate and sodium formulation may provide additional benefit for the following individual conditions: 1.) Poor hydration prior to participation 2.) A high sweat rate or salty sweater 3.) Poor caloric intake prior to participation 4.) Poor acclimatization to heat and humidity A 6 to 8% carbohydrate formulation is the maximum that should be utilized in a sports drink. Any greater concentration will slow stomach emptying and potentially cause the athlete to feel bloated. An appropriate sodium concentration ( grams per liter) will help with fluid retention and distribution and decrease the risk of exertion muscle cramping.

23 DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS The contents and purity of nutritional / dietary supplements are NOT tested closely or regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As such, UIL is making student athletes and parents aware of the possibility of supplement contamination and the potential effect on a student athletes steroid test. UIL does not approve or disapprove supplements. Contaminated supplements could lead to a positive steroid test. The use of supplements is at the student-athlete s own risk. Student-athletes and interested individuals with questions or concerns about these substances should consult their physician for further information. Student athletes must be aware that they are responsible for everything they eat, drink and put into their body. Ignorance and/or lack of intent are not acceptable excuses for a positive steroid test result. The American College of Cardiology recommends that "Athletes should have their nutritional needs met through a healthy balanced diet without dietary supplements".

24 SIGNATURE PAGE Please sign and return this page only to the MHS Football Coaches. I have read and understand the McNeil Maverick Football Parent/Player Handbook. Parent Name Parent Signature Student Name Student Signature