2012-2013 Men’s Team Handbook

Star Center Gymnastics

Competitive Teams

 

2012-13 Team Handbook

Competitive Teams Director:

 

Marc Yancey

 

Men’s Team Coaches:

Bryan Powell

Ben Riley

Marc Yancey

 

Star Center Gymnastics Booster Club

Hara Cootes, President

 

3100 West Slaughter Lane

Building B

Austin, Texas 78748

Phone: 512-280-8532

Fax: 512-280-9672

www.austinstarcenter.com

 

Table of Contents

Star Center Men’s Team Handbook

 

Philosophy …………………………………………………………………            3

            Star Center’s Goals for Athletes

We Aim for Success

Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment Policy

Introduction to Gymnastics………………………………………………  3

Level Descriptions

Training Content…………..………………………………………………             4

Strength, Flexibility, and Skill Development

Mental Preparation

Cycles

Team Rules and Policies….………………………………………………. 5-6

Team Placement

Expectations/ Disciplinary Actions

Private Lesson Policy

Equipment

Injured Athletes

Attendance Policy

Make the Commitment

Tuition Policy ………………………………………………………………. 6-8

Tuition

Auto Charge

Team is a Bargain!

Cancellations

Dropping

Parent Protocol and Communication…………………………………….  7

Competition Protocol.………….…………………………………………  8

Other Helpful Information ………………………………………………  9

Coaches

Results

Facility

Awards Banquet/Team Parties

Fundraisers

General Information………………………………………………………10

Office Hours

Team Information Dissemination

Bulletin Board

Lockers

            Lost and Found

 

 

Philosophy

 

The philosophy of Star Center  is built on the concepts of teamwork and personal success.  Teamwork is defined as contributing to the whole and helping others.  Success is defined intrinsically, by setting realistic personal and team goals, then striving to achieve them. We use objective performance measurements to chart success as much as possible.  The athletes are taught that success comes from within, from what they have control over, like achieving a skill or hitting a routine to the best of their ability at the given moment.  We also stress that mistakes are lessons from which to learn and improve.

 

Whether your child is a beginner or an Olympian, the goal is the same… for each member to have an enjoyable and rewarding experience participating in one of the world’s toughest, yet most beneficial sports – gymnastics.

 

We Aim for Success

 

As coaches, we want to develop happy, healthy, and confident gymnasts.  One way in which we can help meet that demanding goal is to place gymnasts at the level where they can be happy, safe, and successful, both in the short and long term.  What this means is that every gymnast must be able to perform the skills and routines required at a given level comfortably.  We can never ask or expect our athletes to perform skills or routines in a competition that they cannot perform consistently in practice.

 

Non-Discrimination/ Non-Harassment Policy

 

Star Center is dedicated to the treatment of all persons with respect and dignity and to providing an environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.  Star Center prohibits and will not tolerate harassment of any kind to or by any persons, including teachers, staff, students, parents or any other person affiliated with or doing business with Star Center.  This includes harassment for any unlawful discriminatory reason, such as race, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age or religion.  This policy also prohibits actions that, while they may not be so severe or serious as to constitute harassment in a legal sense, are nevertheless commonly understood to be abusive and disrespectful of others.  Accordingly, slurs, jokes or remarks that are derogatory of a person or group’s race, ethnic background, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or age are considered inappropriate for the environment of Star Center.

 

Introduction to Competitive Levels

 

Boys begin competitive gymnastics with Level 4, Girls begin at Level 3. Both Men and Women go up to Level 10.  Levels 4, 5, and 6 are considered compulsory levels because they have pre-set routines written by the gymnastics governing body, USAG (USA Gymnastics).  Level 7 is also a compulsory level, although certain optional skills are allowed on each event.  Levels 8, 9, and 10 are considered optional levels, where athletes and coaches can make up routines best suited for the gymnast, as long as certain elements are included. Competitive levels are set each season, and may be changed for each individual gymnast by the coaches and are not negotiable.

Training Content

 

In order to understand and appreciate what goes into the development of a competitive gymnast, one must understand exactly what it is we are trying to achieve during training.  There are four fundamental areas of development that need to be addressed during training:  Strength, Flexibility, Skills, and Mental Preparation.

 

Strength Development:  One object of the training is to make the difficult look easy.  This is much easier when the gymnast has the strength required to master the skills.  In most cases, the stronger the better. Strength training takes up 40-60% of the training time depending on the training cycle during the season.

 

Flexibility Development:  This is critical to the long-term success of the gymnast.  Superior flexibility allows athletes to master skills more easily and plays a role in reducing the frequency and seriousness of injuries.

 

**Every workout begins with a pre-strength, warm up and stretching.  These are designed to raise the core body temperature so that the body is ready for action.  Warm-up and stretch start when practice starts, so DO NOT BE LATE! All gymnasts will warm up, if they are late that may require more intensive exercises in less time in order to get to their training assignments with minimal delay, but they will warm up. Again, don’t be late!

 

Skill Development:  Skill development has to do with what we call “basics.”  Basic skills are the building blocks for future gymnastics.  The better the basics, the better the performance.  This is why we continually review and drill the basics. Increasingly difficult skills are taught in a step-by-step progression, building on the most basic skills.

 

Mental Preparation:  Some say that gymnastics is 100% mental and 100% physical.  The mental game of gymnastics often separates the good from the great. Mental discipline demands as much practice as skill mastery. We expect this to be understood and mental training is a part of every training session.

 

Cycles

 

At Star Center, we strive to peak when it counts.  Throughout the competitive season you will see your child grow and improve. The goal is not to peak too early (in a season or a career).  The end of the season (at the big competitions like State, Regionals, and Nationals), and at higher levels as they mature, is when we want to see their best.  We continually train in cycles, some weeks focusing only on strength, basics, and flexibility. Some weeks we may lighten the training load to provide rest and recovery for tired bodies and minds.  In this way we keep the athletes from losing interest with their skills and routines, because more strength and flexibility often make the skills that much better and that much easier. Each gymnast has a 1, 2, 3 and 4 year  written training plan designed specifically for his/her development. This plan is constantly “tweaked” based on skill, strength, and competitive progress, injuries, and attitudinal considerations. The bulk of the plan remains constant and is used to develop daily, monthly and 12 week training plans. 
Team Placement

 

Placement on a Star Center Team is by invitation only.  All gymnasts must be evaluated by a Men’s or Women’s Team Coach and offered an appropriate placement for their child’s skill level.

 

Team Rules and Expectations

 

  • “Train hard or go home.”  All team members are expected to attend EVERY practice with energy, enthusiasm, and the desire to learn.  If they are unwilling to train, they will be asked to leave practice for the day.  They can come back to their next scheduled workout. Repeated “poor training” can result in dismissal.

 

  • Team members are expected to uphold the highest level of respect for their coaches, fellow athletes, training plans, and the sport at all times.  Disrespect in any form will not be tolerated, and will result in disciplinary actions taken by the coaches (i.e. Asked to sit out or sent home).

 

  • Private lessons are not an excuse for missing workout.  They are given only if the athlete comes to all of his scheduled workouts and is still in need of extra help.  ALL PRIVATE LESSONS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE HEAD COACH. Private lesson must be paid in advance to Star Center through the Front Desk. Coaches are not to be paid directly.

 

  • DRESS/APPEARANCE CODE

 

All gymnasts must wear competition apparel in all workouts:  step-in or compression shirt, competition shorts and/or pants.  They must have socks with them at every practice. No jewelry is allowed.

 

 For the Men: Hair must be kept short (general rules: “off the collar” in back, not covering the ear, mid-forehead in front). This applies to all training and not JUST to a few days before competition events! Sideburns may not extend past the earlobe. Facial hair (i.e. beard, mustache, “soul patch”) is not allowed. Body piercings of any kind are prohibited on the Star Center grounds. Tattoos are highly discouraged and must be hidden from view while on Star Center Grounds and at any team competition or function.

 

For the Women: Hair must be worn up and tightly pulled back. Body piercings (other than pierced ears) of any kind are prohibited on the Star Center grounds. Only small “stud” earrings may be worn in the gym. Tattoos are highly discouraged and must be hidden from view while on Star Center Grounds and at any team competition or function.

 

 

  • All team members should bring a gym bag to every practice with the appropriate leotards, training shirts, pants, shorts, and socks, as well as  tape and grips (they should have a working set and a spare set for each event at all times) and other necessities according to level.

 

  • Injured athletes are still expected to participate to the best of their ability.  It is often possible to work around injuries and turn it into a positive situation by working on areas of weakness such as flexibility and strength.  There is no reduction of tuition unless the injury takes you completely out of the gym for over a month. Should a doctor prescribe limited or no training for a period of time, a doctor’s written release  is required to be given to Marc before the athlete can return to any/all of the suspended activity.

 

  • All workouts are considered mandatory, and we must be notified prior to their training time if your child will be absent due to illness or personal reasons. Gymnasts must be picked up on time.  They cannot remain in the gym after their scheduled workout is over.

 

  • The use of any controlled or USADA banned substance (alcohol included) without written doctor’s orders will not be tolerated and is grounds for immediate and irrevocable dismissal from the team. Ladies and Gentlemen, DO NOT GO HERE!!

 

  • Athletes at Levels 8, 9 and 10, who are eligible for National Team participation, are subject to random drug testing by request of USA Gymnastics, or USOC. For a complete list of the substances, and both over the counter and prescribed medications that are banned for use you can go to the USADA website at www.usantidoping.org. Click on the box that says “Check the status of your medication” and enter the name of the drug or medication you are interested in. Growth hormone treatment medications are a special concern as most are banned for use. Also, anti-histamines and asthma medications should be carefully checked on the USADA database, as well as ADD/HD medications. Again, this applies to Level 8/9/10 athletes who are ready to qualify, or members of a National Team only. If you have concerns about the medications your athlete is taking, please talk with Marc Yancey so he can check on the status of the medication and if necessary, contact USADA and USAG for possible exemptions that would allow the use of a banned medication.

 

Make the Commitment

 

By accepting a spot on the team you have told the coaching staff that you and your child will be 100% committed to the sport, to the team program, to attending all scheduled competitions, and obeying all team rules and policies.  Gymnastics requires this 100% commitment for the child to have a successful and positive experience.

 

Athletes and their parents will sign a one year contract committing to participate and follow all team rules and policies  for the entire competitive season: June 1 thru May 31. (Exception: Level 4-5 Men’s Team gymnasts and Level 3-4 Women’s Team gymnasts are allowed to miss some off –season/summer training if the coaches are notified well in advance). It is preferable that summer vacations be scheduled early in the Summer rather than later.

 

Tuition Policies

 

Team is a year-round commitment.  Competition season and off-season are equally important and should be treated as such.  Tuition is based on a 48 week year divided into 12 monthly payments.  There are four weeks allotted for holidays, vacations, sick days, gym closures, or needed breaks in a gymnast’s training at the coaches’ discretion.

 

 

 

 

Tuition is due regardless of attendance

 

Team tuition is due by the 5th of each month regardless of attendance.  Team members cannot move on and off  the team based on illness, vacation, camps, schedule conflicts, ect.  YOU ARE EITHER ON THE TEAM OR OFF THE TEAM.

 

Auto Charge

 

Since June of 2010, Star Center Gymnastics requires all team members have their account set up for tuition to be automatically drafted from their bank account.  Team Clients must fill out an authorization form for automatic with the Front Desk at Star Center and their bank account will be debited automatically on the 5th of each month for Team tuition only if not paid prior to that date. If this is a significant problem, see Mike Trevino.

 

The Difference between Tuition and Competition Fees

 

An important distinction must be made between tuition and your competition fees/expenses.  Monthly tuition is paid to Star Center and this revenue is used to pay expenses associated with training your gymnast.  Competition fees/expenses are separate and paid to the Booster Club used to pay expenses associated with competing (meet entry fees, coaches traveling expenses, etc.).

 

Team is Truly a Bargain!

 

There is no doubt that being a member of our team requires a huge commitment of time, effort, and money.  It is considered an honor and a privilege to be part of the Star Center Team Program.  Most parents will rate team involvement high on the list of significant events in their child’s life.  Besides the obvious physical benefits, being part of a competitive team teaches your child self-discipline, how to work with others, how to handle themselves in a variety of situations, how to accept success and disappointment, and how to prioritize tasks and manage their time, among many other things!  For these reasons team is really money well spent.

 

Cancelled Workouts

 

Our goal is to provide every scheduled workout throughout the year.  Inevitably, though, over the course of a year there will be practice cancellations due to scheduling conflicts, or for athlete recovery purposes according to their training plan.  We do our best to keep these to a minimum, but please expect them.  Tuition does not change with these cancellations. There will be times during the year when we call extra practices at no charge in an effort to provide your child with the best opportunity to succeed.

 

Withdrawal Policy

 

Written 30-day notification to the front desk and the Head Coach is required to remove a child’s name from the Team Roster.  Clients are responsible for all fees accrued until written notification has been received.  Clients will be responsible for payment through the month in which they drop or for an additional month if proper notice is not given.

 

Recruiting and Cross-Gym Training Policy

 

Star Center follows the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics as should all gymnastics Programs. We do not recruit athletes and take a very dim view of programs that do. Any athlete desiring to be considered for Team membership at Star Center who is coming from another gym in or out of our city, may not train in our facility, “try-out”, or take private lessons from a member of our staff unless we have written confirmation from the Head Coach of their Team that they have permission to do so.

We will not accept athletes transferring from another gym in our city unless they have informed their previous club that they are leaving their program, brought all outstanding accounts current and ceased to train at their former facility. Star Center will contact the previous Team to ensure that these steps have been completed.

 

Star Center Team members are prohibited from taking private lessons from coaches other than our staff. They are also prohibited from “trying out” at another gym or for another team while still members of our Star Center Teams unless permission is given by the Star Center Head Coach. Any athlete who seeks to transfer or tries out for another team WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR Head Coach is subject to dismissal from their Team at Star Center.

 

Athletes who leave Star Center to join other Teams will not be allowed to return to Star Center except in the rarest of circumstances.

 

Parents of Star Center Team members must NOT entice, suggest or recruit athletes from any other program, or even give the appearance that they are attempting to do so. Parents and athletes who choose to leave Star Center for other Teams are prohibited from contacting remaining athletes or parents to entice them to leave Star Center. Violation of any part of this policy will result in immediate dismissal from Star Center and be reported to the USA Gymnastics State, Regional, and National Executive Committees. Other Teams, coaches or programs will likewise be reported. Significant disciplinary actions can be taken by USA Gymnastics at the State, Regional and National levels for violations of this policy.

Parent Protocol and Communication

 

We at Star Center focus on the positive philosophy of Team and Teamwork and invite you to do the same.  We expect the parents to support not just their son, but all of the athletes on the Star Center Teams, from Level 4 through Elite.  The simple yet effective acronym is applicable “Together – Everyone – Achieves – More”.

 

  • Parents can watch their gymnast from a chair in the lobby, but we ask that this be kept to a minimum.  Seating is limited and we at Star Center would like to leave seating available for recreational parents.  Most recreational students only come once a week and we would like for their parents to be able to view their time in class.  Parents are not allowed in the gym at anytime unless there is an emergency.

 

  • Please do not coach your child. This is the Coach’s job and with the sport of gymnastics being so complex, any additional or contradictory information to your child can present a significant safety issue. Parental coaching will also impede the progress of your child. Our coaches are experts in their field. Leave the coaching to them.

 

  • Refrain from comparing your child to another child on the team.  It is best to compare your child’s performance or progress to his/her own goals.

 

  • If you are having problems with the program, a coach, or a team policy, please speak to the Team Director and/or Head Coach in private, not with the other parents in the lobby. Expressing your concerns or complaint to others detracts from the positive environment and spirit of our gym, and does nothing to resolve your concerns.  If a parent chooses not to comply with this request then they will be asked not to sit in the lobby.  They must drop off their child at the beginning of workout and pick them at the end of workout. Continued negative comments are reason for dismissal from the Team.

 

  • If you have any questions or need to speak with a coach please do so by email or scheduling a meeting, NOT ON THE GYM FLOOR OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A WORKOUT.  We cannot speak to you while coaching—it is distracting, presents a safety issue, and breaks the continuity of the training session. If you would like to set up a conference just let the coach know by email. Coaches will schedule a time to meet. They will not meet with you immediately following a workout.

 

  • Competitive Teams Director Marc Yancey is the person to contact first with program, policy, or coaching concerns or questions. Schedule a conference with him by email: mlyancey@sbcglobal.net, or by phone: 512-913-4481. He will listen and value your concerns and attempt to address them. Should a Head Coach need to be involved in the discussion, Marc will arrange time for them to join you and him to resolve an issue. You can be sure that Marc will listen and communicate concerns to the appropriate coaches or Star Center Management in as expeditious manner as possible.

 

These guidelines are in place to create a positive experience for both you and your child, and may be elaborated on as needed.  We ask that you follow these guidelines to most effectively support the Star Center Gymnastics, its programs, its staff, and ultimately, your child.  We appreciate your positive support!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Competition Protocol

 

 

Gymnasts

 

  • Please enter the competition arena in your competitive uniform with your Star Center Team warm-up on (Level 4—just competition top and competition shorts). Locate your Coach and Team immediately and report your presence.
  • Please be sure your gym bag is prepared the night before the competition. Make sure you have your grips in your bag, your leotard. pants and shorts, and an EXTRA pair of socks (levels 5-10).
  • You may bring a bottle of water or sports drink and a healthy snack (fruit, fruit bars, granola bars, pretzels, peanuts, crackers) with you to the competition. Please no refined sugar at all! Never store a bottled drink or fluid  in your bag!
  • During the competition you must remain inside the competition area (usually roped off).  If you need to use the restroom, please ask your coach.  You may not visit or talk to your parents during warm-ups or the competition.
  • Please sit together and still during the awards ceremony, and stay until all gymnasts in your session have received awards. You must be in uniform to receive awards. Don’t forget you’re representing Star Center.  Wait until your coach has dismissed you before you leave the competition or awards ceremony.

 

Parents

 

  • Please have your gymnast at the competition no later than 15-30 minutes before the designated start time. This may be earlier at the coaches’ discretion.
  • Do not coach your gymnast from the stands.  After all, that is what you pay your professional coaches for. Do not attempt to communicate with your gymnast during a competition or approach the field of play.
  • Please sit together and cheer loudly (but respectfully) for all Star Center gymnasts.
  • Judges, meet directors, coaches, and gymnasts should never be approached at any time during warm-ups or competition.  Please stay outside of any roped off areas.  If you have any questions, please ask one of the Star Center coaches.
  • Parents are not allowed on the competition floor at any time (USA Gymnastics rule).  If there is an emergency we will come and get you.

 

**Missing any practice or portion of practice in the week before a meet may, at the coaches discretion, result in being scratched from the meet unless you clear it through the coaching staff and make arrangements to make up the missed time.  No money (meet fee or coaches fees) will be refunded for scratching.

 

 Top Coaches

 

Our team coaches are truly unique in the gymnastics community.  Selected for their care and expertise, Star Center has one of the best coaching teams in the country if not the world.  Their experience and knowledge is unsurpassed. Their record of competitive success is legendary in the sport.  They are true professionals that care about each team member and desire that they fulfill their potential.

 

Competitive Results

 

In men’s competitive gymnastics, Star Center’s coaches have one of the best records of all time in the United States. Among them, they have been or had State and Regional qualifiers and champions, more than 130 qualifiers to the Junior Olympic National Championships, 25 Regional Team Members, 15 scholarships to major universities, and 21 National Team Members. Members of our staff have coached Jr. and Sr. athletes and lead US Teams in international competitions.

 

In women’s competitive gymnastics, Star Center’s coaches are well-trained and have additional successes at local and State levels each year. Our new coaches to the Staff bring a high degree of competitive success to our program. State, Regional and National women’s competitors have been produced by our new staff. 2011-12 was the best season ever for the women’s program and the future looks bright. We have a number of our athletes moving up in competitive levels and State and Regional titles are not far off

 

The Men’s and Women’s coaches work together regularly in designing training plans, comparing and sharing technical information, and supporting all our athletes with their combined expertise. Our goal is to insure that every gymnast on our teams has the very best information, guidance, and resources to develop in the sport.

 

 

Top of the Line Facility

 

Your athlete trains in modern, clean facility equipped with multiple sets of all Olympic apparatus.  In addition to a plethora of mats we have a six foot deep training pit filled with foam blocks making it one of the safest pits  in Texas.  We also have tumbling trampolines, and training aids are available for our team members.  For competitive men’s gymnastics, Star Center has one of the most efficiently designed training facilities in the state for a Team of its size. For women’s gymnastics, Star Center has outstanding equipment and shares the apparatus common to both men’s and women’s gymnastics (floor and vault).

 

Plans for the near future include expanding the facility to provide additional space for pits, trampoline, and new beams for the women, and an elite competitive Horizontal bar for the men. The gym has been reconfigured to move our Preschool program out of the main training gym which will provide more space for our growing teams.

 

Auxiliary Programs

 

After every competitive season we have an end of the year team award banquet where every team member receives recognition for their accomplishments. We also have an annual team holiday party in December.

Fundraisers

 

We conduct at least one major fundraiser for the year – the “Star Center Invitational”.  The event is an annual gymnastics competition in its 8th year.  This is a great event and is successful due to all the Team Parent’s efforts and commitment to running the best gymnastics competition in Texas! It is great fun and we take tremendous pride in hosting the Star Center Invitational!  The revenue generated from this event helps to offset the expenses of equipment, coach’s fees, etc…

 

General Information

 

Star Center Office Hours

 

Monday – Thursday                11:00 am – 7:30 pm

Friday                                      11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday                                  9:00 am-Noon

Sunday                                    Closed

 

Star Center Team Information Dissemination

 

Information is disseminated to you in two ways:

  1. You will be sent information via email
  2. You will be called via the phone tree

If you have any changes to your contact information, please inform the front desk and the Star Center representative, Hara Cootes at cootesh@mail.utexas.edu

 

Additional Information is also available through the Star Center website: www.austinstarcenter.com or our NEW Booster Club website at: www.scgboosterclub.com

 

Information Bulletin Board and Booster Club Website

The Men’s and women’s Team Board and website (www.scgboosterclub.com ) should be checked on a regular basis for important information, handouts passed out in workouts, and monthly calendars.  The bulletin board is located in the lobby near the entrance to the gym. The Booster club website can be accessed at: www.scgboosterclub.com .

Training Apparel Storage

 

All team members may store their personal items such as clothes, backpacks and shoes in designated area by the Pommel Horses located in the boy’s area or to the left of the main gym door near the vault for the women. Items should be taken home daily and kept clean.

 

Lost and Found

 

All items found in the gym or lobby are placed in the lost and found box.  The lost and found box is located in the lobby.  Star Center is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Items not claimed after a week are given to charity organizations. Socks are thrown away. Grips are returned once. After that, grips will be returned for a fee that the athlete (not his parents) must pay.

 

 

Please read, sign and return the Parent and Athlete Team Agreements on the next page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012-13 Star Center Men’s Team

Parent and Athlete Agreement

 

Please turn these in to the Front Desk Staff at the gym.

 

Deadline for accepting your son’s Team Invitation is Thursday, May 3rd.

 

Should you choose not to accept this invitation to join the competitive team program please understand that your son will still receive outstanding instruction in a

regular gymnastics class.

 

 

2012-13  Parent Contract

 

 

 

I/we, parents of _________________________________, have read and understand the above rules and policies regarding membership in the competitive programs at Star Center. I/we agree to follow all the terms outlined in the Handbook and commit to a one year membership (June 1-May 31 of the current year) in the Competitive Team Program. We understand that membership offered by invitation and at the discretion of the Coaching Staff and may be terminated at anytime for failure to comply with the terms outlined in the Handbook.

 

 

_________________________________(Parent or Guardian)  Date ____/____/_____

 

_________________________________ (Parent or Guardian) Date ___/_____/_____

 

 

 

2012-13 Athlete Contract

 

I, _________________________________, have read and understand the above rules and policies regarding membership in the competitive programs at Star Center. I/we agree to follow all the terms outlined in the Handbook and commit to a one year membership (June 1-May 31 of the current year) in the Competitive Team Program. We understand that membership offered by invitation and at the discretion of the Coaching Staff and may be terminated at anytime for failure to comply with the terms outlined in the Handbook.

 

 

__________________________________ (Athlete) Date _____________