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District Diving2019-2020Welcome to a new season with Diving. I am excited that each and every one of you is here. I will be adding some new dimensions this year and have many goals for each team in Fort Bend ISD, and know that there are going to be some great leaps made this year as an ISD and definitely for individuals. I hope you are all excited to hurdle into this new school year. ExpectationsAs a coach of a voluntary dive team, I expect you to want to be here. The focus is to be more than a team but a family. Even though Diving is an individual sport/event, I place a much higher emphasis on having team chemistry, being spirited, and supporting our teammates. RulesYou are expected to follow all school, team, and UIL rules. Remember everything you sign means for the entire year, even when you are not swimming.School rules – You should be familiar with these as they are in the Fort Bend ISD handbook. Remember you signed the page stating that you read and understand them.UIL rules – These are the highlights but remember that you sign an athletic agreement here too. This means that you understand these as well.Boys – NO EARRINGS of any kindUnder no circumstance should any illegal behavior be undertaken: if caught you will be suspended from all team activities (practices, meets, parties, etc.)Team RulesRespect everyone and their Belongings – if it is not yours, don’t mess with it.Give me 100%, 100% of the time. Not only for diving but for your education. Keep your attitude in check. We are a humble and classy District, not an arrogant one that lack self control.Have fun and enjoy what you are doing.IF for a medical reason (must have a doctors note) you are not diving you will still be working out depending on the injury. Example: IF you have an ear infection, you will complete a dry-land practice. IF you have shoulder problems you will do leg/ab work for dry lands. Never forget your running shoes and running clothes, as those should stay in your bag as well.Even if you do not dive at practice you must come to practice. If you miss more than 5 practices, which are deemed unexcused, in a season then you will be removed from the team.Behavior should never be an issue. You are part of a voluntary team which means you want to be here. Quitting, being dismissed, or consistently having classroom problems (behavior, academics, or just a lack of team responsibility) may result in you not being allowed to come back. This goes against my team values which include: Honor, Self-discipline, Integrity, and Sportsmanship above individual performance.Pool RulesNo food is allowed on the deck. Getting caught with food means you will be sitting in the bleachers.You can only change in the locker rooms. No changing in the bathrooms located in the foyer, or on deck.Dive to the best of your abilities in practice and in meets. When doing drylands outside…. Appropriate clothing MUST be worn at all times.All Swimmers must rinse off before entering the pool. No outside shoes are allowed on deckEquipment and SuppliesBring these with you to every class and workout.Swim SuitTowel/ShammySwim cap (optional)Water bottleClothes (shorts, shirts, socks and shoes) for dry land workouts. These must be brought with you every practice. ?Use of the Pool and facilities is a privilege not a right; if you break or abuse the rules (which includes peeling out of the parking lot, jumping curbs, and just being obnoxious with vehicles) you will be suspended and/or removed from team.GradingEach week you will be awarded a daily grade for your personal and team practice performance, participation, attendance, and adherence to the rules. This year I want to reward swimmers for doing what is expected of them. Such as: Getting to practice on time, participating in dry lands, getting into the water on-time, attending practice and sportsmanship during practices. Not attending practices due to an injury is unacceptable as the diver can find an alternate activity to do during practice. If your practice attendance and participation do not meet my expectations, you will be held out from meets. This will have a direct impact on your grade and your ability to letter. Swim/Dive Meets: Attendance at swim/dive meets is mandatory. Each swim/dive meet is treated as a major grade. Failure to come to a swim meet that you are supposed to swim at will result in a failing grade. Exceptions will be treated as an excused absence. Exceptions may include participation in another UIL event, a severe illness, or family emergency, all of which will require a note from a UIL sponsor, doctor, or proper communication from your parent or guardian. We expect you to participate at all meets, so plan any vacations, college visits, or extracurricular activities accordingly. You will be given a calendar of swim/dive meets, in advance, for the season in order for you to plan accordingly. If you are not participating because of a failing grade or injury, you are still expected to come to all home meets for team support. We expect you to remain at the meet until the meet is over as we all want to support the entire team. Remember, the warm-up is considered part of a meet. Your attendance and team participation at meets will be graded accordingly. TutorialsAcademics are very important to me. Last year we had the most Academic All-District Swimmers. In order to help students in their academic pursuits, I am requiring that divers attend a tutorial session of their choice during the week. There will be no practices on Wednesdays to ensure that all students have time to attend tutorials. Each swimmer will be given a tutorial form to be signed by the teacher or tutor (tutor signature will be accompanied by parent or guardian signature as well). Forms will be checked on Thursdays during 1st (NAT) and 7th (TP) dive practice. These will also factor into your nine-weeks grades.Lettering PolicyIn order to get a letter in swimming you must accomplish the following:Dive at the District MeetParticipate in 80% of varsity eligible meets during the year.Coaches Discretion. Any disregard of the grading policy, unexcused absences and failures will count against receiving a letter!161787830442200451309720430600As said before, I hope that I can improve our team in ability, display, and with each other. I am looking forward to having a winning season.Coach John IsbellTentative Practice SchedulePractices will begin on August 28th and an email will be sent out weekly with all pertinent swim information.Starting September 4th, practice will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Remember, Wednesdays are for tutorials.Morning Practice will be held at the Don Cook Natatorium for: Dulles, Willow Ridge, Clements, Elkins, Hightower, Marshall, and Ridge Point: 5:20 a.m. – Arrive at the pool5:30 a.m. – Drylands and Practice7:00 a.m. – Practice ends 7:30 – 7:40 a.m. – Bus leaves to your school8:20 a.m. – Divers need to be in their 2nd period class **There will be no practice the day of a Swim Meet. Therefore, all morning swimmers must be in class by 7:30 a.m. If swimmers do not show up on time they will be given a tardy. This also includes any other days when practices are not held. Each school will have a different process.**Afternoon Practice will be held at the FBISD Aquatic Training Facility: Kempner, Austin, Bush, and Travis: 2:05 p.m. – Bus leaves2:25 p.m. – Arrive at the pool2:45 p.m. – Drylands and Practice4:20 p.m. – Practice ends**Parents please make the proper arrangements so that your child can be picked up at 4:45 PM Sharp. The coaches have to stay until all swimmers/divers have been picked up. We understand there are extenuating circumstances. If these arise, please notify Coach Isbell or your Head Swim Coach immediately.**Saturday Practice:Saturday practices will be scheduled throughout the season at the Don Cook Natatorium. They are required unless told otherwise, in which case you will need a parent note to excuse you. I will utilize the harnesses for better form and reverse practices. ................
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