Cathedral Handbook 2017-18

It is our goal to find opportunities not only for participation but, more importantly, for success. Placing each student at a level where he can contribute physically, socially, and emotionally, and gain posi- tive feelings from his efforts is important to the coaching staff. Disappointments are inevitable when teams are selected. Coaches evaluate the athletic talent and physical and emotional development of individual students with considerable thought and sensitivity. During the assessment period, both athletic talent and potential improvement will be assessed. In making decisions regarding team place- ment, the following criteria will be considered: coachability, skill, aggressiveness, physical conditioning, knowledge of the game, experience, and dedication. Hopefully, our student-athletes will learn the value of being on a team and the contribution each player must make. Team members have a responsibility to themselves, their teammates, and their coaches to learn their roles on the team. Teamwork requires the development of interpersonal skills such as listening, following directions, accepting constructive criticism, and supporting teammates and coaches. Student-athletes have an obligation to participate in practice sessions and games with full commitment and enthusiasm. The Cathedral School for Boys Athletic Department competes in three leagues, the Bay Area Interscholastic Athletic League (BAIAL), Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), and San Francisco Parish School Youth Baseball League (SFYBL). Our most competitive teams are placed in the BAIAL. The purpose of the BAIAL is to develop, in mind, body, and spirit, student-athletes and school teams who act with integrity and character, and compete with sportsmanship, purpose, and pride; and to safely and responsibly administer league contests with conscious respect for the games, teams, officials, and member schools. If there are an excess number of Cathedral student-athletes for one BAIAL team, the remaining student- athletes will comprise a second and/or third team that will be placed in CYO. In CYO, an emphasis is placed on participation. The goal of CYO is to promote the healthy growth and develop- ment of children. Emphasis is placed on understanding and attaining the essential skills and knowledge that students need to maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle. League Affiliations

Bay Area Interscholastic Athletic League (BAIAL): www.baial.net

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO): www.athletics.cccyo.org

San Francisco Youth Baseball League (SFYBL): sfybl.website.siplay.com

Team Sports

FALL

WINTER

SPRING

Cross Country (BAIAL) Soccer (BAIAL, CYO)

Basketball (BAIAL, CYO)

Baseball (SFYBL) Volleyball (BAIAL)

8th Grade

Golf*

Golf*

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