Expectations

Our Expectations for Student-Athletes

Student-Athletes at Mrachek Middle School will:

• Remember that they are a student first and athlete second.

• Accept and understand the responsibility and privilege of representing their school and community.

• Demonstrate active involvement in their sport and acquire the basic athletic skills and essentials of teamwork necessary for competition.

Demonstrate:

• Sportsmanship at all levels of competition

• Leadership

• Respect for others

• Understanding and tolerance

• Hard work

• Commitment

• Discipline

• Personal integrity

• Self-control

• Responsibility

• Good citizenship

  • Develop self-knowledge (e.g. awareness of strengths, areas in need of further development, and strategies for success)

  • Demonstrate pride in themselves, their community, their school, and their team

  • Recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle

  • Maintain athletic eligibility in accordance with Mrachek Middle School requirements

Our Expectations for Parents

It is our hope that all parents of Mrachek Middle School student-athletes will:

• Be a positive role model of good sportsmanship at all practices, games, or events.

• Foster in their children those attitudes and habits most conducive to positive participation as articulated in “Our Expectations for Student-Athletes.”

• Support Mrachek Athletics in its efforts to acquire necessary funding.

• Support Mrachek Athletics whenever possible through volunteer efforts, attendance at athletic contests, and participation in school events.

• Help us to foster a spirit of cooperation between Mrachek Athletics and local businesses, and community groups.