Athletic Coaches' Handbook

This athletic handbook is prepared in an effort to establish guidelines to serve those who have responsibilities in connection with the administration of any phase of the athletic programs in the Santa Rosa City School District.  It contains many policies, procedures, and regulations pertinent to developing, promoting, maintaining, and administering the athletic program.  Adherence to those guidelines will help maintain a consistent and efficient athletic program based on proper ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play.

Interscholastic athletics are an integral part of the educational program and are designed to have a positive influence on students.  In addition to athletic skill development, coaches are responsible for teaching our student-athletes proper attitudes towards citizenship, sportsmanship, and cooperation, as well as developing self-discipline and self-esteem.  This can only be accomplished with an organized program conducted by competent leaders.

The primary goals of the athletic program for the young men and women within the Santa Rosa City School District are as follows:

1.  To provide an athletic program that is an integral part of the educational program, is responsive to the expressed needs, interest, and abilities of the students, and is consistent with available facilities, equipment, and staff.

2.  To provide an athletic program that will satisfy the competitive needs and the recreational needs of the students.

3.  To provide equal opportunities for all students in the athletic program.

4.  To provide an athletic program that will promote physical wellbeing and desirable attitudes in leadership and sportsmanship for both the participants and spectators.

5.  To provide the students with a qualified staff to coach and supervise the athletic program.

The coach of an athletic team is primarily responsible for the compliance by his or her squad members to the rules, regulations, and policies governing athletics in the Santa Rosa City School District and at each individual high school site.  Such compliance is enhanced when all team members are informed of and understand the policies.  All coaches are directly responsible to their school site administration and athletic directors for the application of these rules and regulations.

More information for prospective coaches and athletic leaders:

Middle School Coaches and Athletic Directors Handbook

High School Coaches and Athletic Directors Handbook