Cathedral Handbook 2017-18

developing character values that prepare boys to lead socially responsible lives.

Student-athletes will benefit from participating in the program in a number of different ways. Boys will live active and healthy lives, furthering their physical, emotional, and cognitive skills. By committing to our inter- scholastic athletic teams, boys will develop high character value skills that are transferrable to life beyond sports. Participants will learn how to adopt and apply a growth mindset through learning how to compete and how to deal with adversity. Cathedral School community ties will strengthen as boys work together to pursue a common goal with class- mates, coaches, and staff. As coaches, we aim to build strong interpersonal relationships to best support the boys in their endeavors both in sports and in life. Additionally, families’ support for the athletic program will serve as a way for parents/guardians to be involved with their children’s lives, and to be a part of the larger school community.

Athletic Department Coaching Philosophy

The coach is a teacher first, and the court/field is their classroom. The Cathedral School Athletic Department seeks to develop all student-athletes at their appropriate level. To meet this expectation, coaches will challenge student-athletes and provide positive reinforcement and developmentally-appro- priate accountability. Key points for the Athletic Department are: • Lead by example

• Communicate with clarity • Demonstrate enthusiasm • Develop the athletic ability of all student-athletes

Team Membership

The Cathedral Athletic Department maintains a no-cut policy. Cathedral Athletics is committed to providing each student the opportunity to participate on an athletic team. This commitment means that more than one team per grade level will be offered for certain sports. In sports for which there are more students trying out than can be accommodated on one team, the coaches will evaluate all players prior to the beginning of the season and then allocate student-athletes to teams on the basis of skill and experi- ence level. Currently, the only exceptions to this policy are cross-country and golf, for which space and schedule restrictions afford the opportunity for only one team. Cathedral teams will generally begin prac- tices after the completion of school with the exception of occasional morning practices before the school day starts. Practices may take place on-campus at Cathedral or off-campus at various athletic facilities depending on the sport offered. Because game days will vary, athletes and their parents should look care- fully at their schedules before joining a team to ensure that they can make a full commitment to their team. Coaches should be notified of conflicts before the season begins.

Team Placement

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