Athletics - Troy School District

Athletics | Grades 6-12

High School Athletic Programs

Troy School District students participate in 29 different sports activities. Both Athens and Troy High School have been named one of 10 exemplary athletic programs in the state. Click the links below to access the High School Athletic Programs.

General Athletic Information

Concussion Information

Concussion injuries can occur during sports and other activities and should always be taken seriously. New Michigan Department of Community Health regulations require that we share information with parents and students regarding concussions.

This LINK will take to you a video produced by the CDC that provides more information on concussions and what to do if you suspect one.

This LINK will take you to important written information that all students and their parents MUST review regarding concussions. The second page is a sign off sheet that MUST BE SIGNED by students and parents before a student will be allowed to participate in athletics, recess, physical education classes or other physical activities after June 30th of the current year.

Please return the sign off sheet to your coach or school office.

Concussion Forms

OAA - Oakland Activities Association

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The Oakland Activities Association has 24 member high schools located throughout Oakland County, Michigan.

For more than 25 years, the OAA has supported the success of interscholastic athletics and student activities.

Our success includes many MHSAA district, regional and state champions, along with being recognized statewide for our efforts in student leadership.

The purpose of the OAA is to promote interschool relations among the membership of the association and to secure such advantages as may be granted by the union of efforts.

Michigan High School Athletic Association

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The MHSAA is a private, not-for-profit corporation of voluntary membership by over 1,500 public and private senior high schools and junior high/middle schools which exists to develop common rules for athletic eligibility and competition. No government funds or tax dollars support the MHSAA, which was the first such association nationally to not accept membership dues or tournament entry fees from schools. Member schools that enforce these rules are permitted to participate in MHSAA tournaments, which attract approximately 1.6 million spectators each year.

Pay to Participate

Troy School District will continue the “Pay to Participate” program for athletics, clubs and intramural activities for the currentschool year. The district will assess a fee to those students participating in interscholastic athletics (Grade 7-12). In addition, a separate fee will be assessed to students (Grade 6-12) who participate in intramural and/or club activities.

See additional fee information in Final Forms.

Middle School Athletic Programs

The four middle schools from which the High Schools draw - Baker, Boulan Park, Larson, and Smith - have also been recognized for their excellence in athletics.

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Athletic Registration: Final Forms

Parents, please take a few minutes to register your student-athlete for the upcoming school year. New this year: registration is being done using Final Forms. This one-time registration will take approximately 15 minutes--you will only need to update changes, no need to re-register.

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Guardians must start the FinalForms registration process before student athletes can log into their account and set their password. Both student and guardian are required to complete and sign all forms before students can tryout or start practicing.

You will need the following information for your student athlete to allow for accurate completion of the Online FinalForm Registration Process
⃞ | Students Personal Email Address
⃞ | Basic Medical History & Health Information
⃞ | Insurance Company & Policy Number
⃞ | Doctor & Dentist Contact Information
⃞ | Hospital Preference
⃞ | A Completed Physical
⃞ | Any extra required forms

Athletic Physicals

Information for Physicals

Information for Physicals

PHYSICALS

Up-to-date Physicals must be completed and be current from the first day of tryouts/practices until the day after the State Playoffs. Physicals must be obtained on or after April 15 of each year in order to count for the upcoming school year. Late paperwork may limit participation for tryouts and practices.

Physical forms can be printed directly from FinalForms. Once completed, forms can be uploaded into FinalForms or turned in to the Athletic Trainer (high school) or main office (middle school). A new physical is required for every schoolyear. Please make sure your doctor includes the exam date, and a readable doctor’s stamp with signature.

Note: Middle school physicals do not automatically transfer to High School. In order to ensure student-athlete info is current and new physicals for incoming freshman will need to be re-submitted.

Helpful Tips for Registering on FinalForms

Troy School District is using the online system, FinalForms, for families to complete athletics registration for our student athletes. In addition, athletes can register for multiple seasons at the same time!

FinalForms pre-populates information when possible, saving time if you have multiple student athletes and season-to-season. Users may login any time to update information including emergency medical contacts and health information, so that coaches and trainers have the most up to date information.

Suggestion: In Final Forms, select the checkbox for every sport your student is even slightly interested in. This will ensure that you/your student receives information about practices and tryouts, and will allow you to sign all of the required waivers and forms now, rather than having to scramble at the start of each season.

Please Note: Users will be required to sign forms once per year and anytime an update is made.

*Final Athletic Clearance from the TSD Athletic Office is required prior to participating in any sports.

Nutrition, Mental Health & Other Resources

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Nutrition for Middle & High School Student Athletes Slide Presentation - Accessible Text

Page 1 of 11: Presentation Title: Nutrition for the Middle & High School Student Athlete

Sub-Title: Troy School District January 30, 2023 by ANDREA KOOISTRA MS, RD

Page 2 of 11: About Me - Sports Dietitian

BS in Health & Fitness, University of Michigan
MS in Nutrition, University of Massachusetts
Primary Sports Dietitian for Track, Field, & Cross Country, Swim & Dive, Water Polo, and Men's Gymnastics

Page 3 of 11: Adequate Energy

Foundation of an Athlete's Nutrition Plan

Encourage athletes to eat enough (3 meals and 2-3+ snacks/day)

This will help to prevent injuries and maximize their response from training.

Page 4 of 11: Carbohydrates

Your body's #1 source of fuel
Prevents muscle breakdown
Helps maintain hydration
Allows athletes to maintain intensity during performance

Encourage athletes to choose carbs in a world that often fears them.

Page 5 of 11: Protein

Critical for recovery and muscle building.

Important for tissue, hormone, and enzyme function in the body.

Page 6 of 11: Fat

Important for immune function - Helps with vitamin and mineral absorption.

May help reduce inflammation - Supports brain health.

Pair Healthy Fat with your Vitamin D supplement to increase absorption,

Page 7 of 11: Hydration

Water breaks are essential.

Make sure athletes are hydrated by providing water and sports drinks.

Sports drinks like Gatorade are not something to be feared because of the sugar.

Salty Snacks - Hydration helps

Page 8 of 11: How Much?

Dehydration is often the reason for fatigue!

Fruit, Vegetables, Soup, Smoothies, and Milk are great sources of hydration.

Most people need ~half their body weight (lbs) of fluid ounces every day.

Page 9 of 11: Pre + Post Workout Fuel

Simple carbs before practice Carbs/Proteins/Fluids after practice.

This ensures adequate energy balance and nutrients for recovery.

Page 10 of 11: How you talk about food & bodies matter.

Promote an "all-foods-fit" mentality.
Don't tell your athletes to cut out sugar or only eat "clean".
Don't idolize certain body types or encourage your athletes to lose weight (especially if <18).
Coaches and parents can make or break an athlete's mindset about food.

Page 10 of 11: THANK YOU!

Athletic Identity Slide Presentation - Accessible Text

Page 1 of 10: Presentation Title: Athletic Identity

Sub-Title: Seth Swary, PhD, CMPC, LPC, Henry Ford Health

Page 2 of 10: Overview

What is AI?
AI Development
Benefits of AI
Risks of Overidentification
Healthy AI Balance

Page 3 of 10: What is Athletic Identity?

”Degree to which an individual identifies with the athlete role” (Brewer, Van Raalte, & Linder, 1993)
Self-Schema: Cognitive structure for how an individual perceives themselves, provides a framework for interpreting information
Social Role:Can inspire behavior consistent with the individual’s perception of an athlete

Page 4 of 10: Factors Influencing AI Development & Maintenance

Time spent participating in athletics
Team culture
Performance
Athletic appearance
Athlete lifestyle (e.g., travel, financial incentives)
Recognition from others

Footnote: (Douglas & Carless, 2006); (Newton, Gill, & Reifsteck, 2020); (Stephan & Brewer, 2007)

Page 5 of 10: Benefits of Strong Athletic Identity

Emotional connection to sport
Involvement in physical activity
Improved performance
Commitment to training
Orientation toward goals
Higher levels of enjoyment of sport

Footnote: (Babic et al., 2015); (Brewer, Van Raalte, & Linder, 1993); (Edison, Christino, & Rizzone, 2021); (Horton & Mack, 2000)

Page 6 of 10: Potential Risks of High AI: Overconformity

Over-conformity to sport ethic (Hughes & Coakley, 1991)
- Sacrificing for the game
- Striving for distinction
- Accepting risks & playing through pain
- Refusing to accept limits
  - Performance enhancing substance use
  - Disordered eating
  - Overtraining
  - Playing while injured

Page 7 of 10: Additional Risks of High AI

Identity foreclosure
Less likely to seek help
Higher tendency for gender role conflicts
Self-worth associated with performance
Struggles coping with injury
Difficulty transitioning out of sport

Footnote: (Brewer et al., 1999); (Edison, Christino, & Rizzone, 2020); (Lavallee & Robinson, 2007); (Steinfeldtet al., 2011)

Page 8 of 10: Creating a Healthy Balance

Allow for child-led sport participation
Encourage identity exploration outside of athletics
Focus discussions on effort and improvement (vs. performance)
Talk with your child about what they value about sports
- Being active? Competition? Recognition? Spending time with friends?
- What are other ways we can meet those needs?
Use resources!(Sport psychologist/athletic counselor)

Page 9 of 10: Identity Activity

INFOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION: Circle with Dr. Seth in Center. Each arm that reaches out from center has the following titles: Friend, Athlete, Sport Psychologist, Husband, Father, Son, TV Connoisseur, Gamer

Page 10 of 10: Thank You! From Seth Swary, PhD, CMPC, LPC

Supporting Your Child in Athletics: Mental Health Slide Presentation - Accessible Text

Page 1 of 10: Presentation Title: Supporting Your Child in Athletics: Mental Health

Sub-Title: Jesse Allgeier, LPC, NCC, Ed.S. (Troy High Counselor) and Abbie Lewis, LPC, NCC (Athens High Counselor)

Page 2 of 10: Mental Health Benefits for Student Athletes

Exercise positively impacts levels of serotonin (regulates mental health), releases endorphins ("happy chemicals"), and reduces cortisol (stress hormones)
Sports are associated with lower rates of stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal behavior

Page 3 of 10: Mental Health Benefits for Student-Athletes

Participation in team sports reduces the risk of teen substance abuse
Team sports enhance resilience, empathy, confidence and empowerment
Increases executive functioning, creativity, cognitive development, and self-regulation
Improves teamwork and social responsibility

Page 4 of 10: Mental Health Benefits for Student Athletes

Better well-being for teens with disabilities
Teen sports can get teens outside so they can experience the benefits of time in nature
Sleep improves when teens are physically active -sleep is essential for maintaining mental health

Page 5 of 10: Are There Mental Health Concerns for Student-Athletes?

Pressure to adhere to academic deadlines combined with excessive sporting commitment
Physical difficulties such as sleep problems and fatigue, aches and pains, and potential risk for eating disorders
Other concerns include:
- Potential of suffering serious injury, or fears of playing after a serious injury
- Anxiety over getting cut from the team (and social concerns)
- Experiencing conflict with other team members or coaches

Page 6 of 10: Signs that a Student Athlete May Be Experiencing Difficulties

Changes in sleep patterns –may be constantly fatigued or hyperactive
Not eating well
Mood swings
Long stretches of apathy (lack of interest/enthusiasm)
Decline in academic performance
Social Isolation

Page 7 of 10: How to Help Your Student Athlete if They're Struggling

Open the channels of communication: if you notice signs, ask your child about them directly
Reach out to your school counselor:
- Can check-in on the student in the school setting
- Can communicate with teachers and coaches to see if they have noticed concerns or changes in behavior
- Can share community resources and/or therapist referrals

Page 8 of 10: Reflections

Page 9 of 10: Questions?

Page 10 of 10: Resources

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OAA - Oakland Activities Association

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Pay to Participate

Middle School Athletic Programs

Middle School Athletic Programs

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Athletic Registration: Final Forms

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Athletic Physicals

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PHYSICALS

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Nutrition, Mental Health & Other Resources

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