Frequently Asked Questions
2010 Summer Coaching Rule Advisory
Based on questions we are receiving in our office, this is an attempt to answer some questions concerning what coaches may or may not do under the new summer coaching rule. Remember, the new coaching rule only affects who can coach and when. The rules concerning facility rental, use of equipment, transportation and insurance have not changed.
These regulations apply to all athletic activities sponsored by the KSHSAA.
Transportation
The school CANNOT provide transportation for students to attend summer camps, clinics, workouts, and/or scrimmages with other schools. Coaches may transport kids to camps or clinics but MAY NOT use any school owned transportation, nor can they be reimbursed by the school for mileage in their private vehicle.
Fundraising to Pay for Athletic Camps
If students wish to fundraise to pay for summer athletic camps, clinics, or tournaments they may not do so at school sponsored events. When soliciting money, they must represent themselves as an individual(s), not as a school team. Any money collected for the purpose of paying for summer camps, clinics, and/or tournament entries must not be deposited and run through a school account. Schools/booster clubs cannot be involved in funding these activities or distributing the money. Booster clubs are treated the same as member schools in this regard.
School Uniforms
School owned uniforms, practice gear, helmets, shoulder pads and other individual player equipment cannot be used for a coach’s one week summer camp, other camps, clinics, tournaments or gatherings of teams at schools to play games or scrimmage. Team equipment such as balls, blocking dummies, toss backs, etc. may be used, provided use is approved by the school district.
Football Helmets & Shoulder Pads
Member school football coaches may not have a contact football camp. Helmets and shoulder pads may not be used during summer workouts/practices. The school district must approve the use of helmet/shoulder pads by players at college or other summer camps (the camps may not be sponsored by the school employed coaches).
School Facilities
School facilities may be used provided the school district has approved the use of the facility and the proper rental/lease agreements have been approved. Remember, these workouts, practices, camps, and clinics are the “coach’s” not the school’s.
Insurance Coverage
The KSHSAA catastrophic and liability insurance policy does not cover these summer activities. Each coach is responsible for securing insurance for their camps, clinics, workouts or practices. Coaches should visit with their school administration about whether the school’s insurance policy extends to these activities as they are not “school programs” but rather coach programs.
Pick-up Games
May a coach invite other groups of kids from other schools to their facility to play “pick up” games? Yes, but no school uniforms may be used, no school transportation may be provided, and facilities must be rented/leased per board policy.
Dates for 2010
Beginning May 29 until July 17 all coaches may coach teams, conduct workouts/practices, and/or have a “one week team camp.” Only students enrolled at the school may attend the “coach’s one week team camp.” No “coach’s one week team camp” may take place after July 17 in any sport.
Beginning July 18 and ending July 31 basketball coaches are restricted to working with no more than 3 students who initiate a request for individual help/coaching instruction from their coach. Basketball coaches may no longer coach their players in leagues/tournaments.
Beginning July 18 and ending July 31 football coaches are restricted to working with no more than 5 students for 8-man football and 6 students for 11-man football when those students initiate a request for individual help/coaching instruction. Football coaches may no longer coach their players in leagues/tournaments.
Beginning July 18 and ending July 31 volleyball coaches are restricted to working with no more than 4 students who initiate a request for individual help/coaching instruction from their coach. Volleyball coaches may no longer coach their players in leagues/tournaments.
August 1 – August 15 volleyball, basketball and football coaches may only participate with their athletes in weight lifting and non-sport specific conditioning. During this two week period, no other coaching or instruction is permitted by volleyball, football and basketball coaches.
Communication is the Key
Administrators, coaches, parents and student athletes should all be involved in the discussion concerning expectations for the summer months. Contact during the summer is optional, but many students/parents feel if they don’t participate they won’t be given a chance during the school year. Remember if kids get burned out during the summer trying to please 2 or 3 coaches, an employer, and then carve out time for family they are quite likely not to be in your program when the season starts.