student athletic handbook - Brimmer and May

Brimmer and May Mission Statement
Brimmer and May School is an inclusive, caring community committed to maintaining high academic standards
while implementing innovative educational ideas. The School promotes active learning by challenging students to
think and work independently and collaboratively; to approach learning with joy and confidence; to develop problem
solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills; to use emerging technologies effectively; to explore their curiosity
and expand their creativity; to strive for their personal best; and to pursue health and well-being. We uphold our
Core Values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness and embrace diversity and global awareness. Our
objective is to develop informed, engaged, and ethical citizens and leaders for the global community.
Athletics Mission Statement
The goal of the Athletic Department is to provide students with the opportunity to participate in interscholastic
competition. It is an integral part of the total learning environment. The experience builds the foundation for the
students’ development and understanding of
*good sportsmanship *leadership *performance *enthusiasm *fitness *teamwork
*support *rules *fundamentals and skills of different sports *attitude
The Athletic Department feels it is important to provide healthy competition and cooperation within and between
schools while maintaining the spirit of a true amateur competition.
Sportsmanship Policy
Brimmer and May holds sportsmanship in the highest regard. We expect our athletes to play hard while respecting
teammates, coaches, opposing players, and officials at all times. To ensure this level of sportsmanship, Brimmer and
May has established the following policy:
If a Brimmer and May athlete is ejected from a game, she/he is subsequently unable to play in the next game (per
NEPSAC rules). In addition, she/he must meet with both the coach and Athletic Director before being allowed to
return to play. If a player has repeated offenses of unsportsmanlike behavior, she/he will be subject to the following
consequences:
1. suspension from multiple games
2. loss of team credit
3. forfeit of any consideration for end-of-season recognition awards
4. Judicial Board hearing
Seasonal Offerings
Girls’ Offerings
Fall: Field Hockey, Soccer, Golf, Cross Country, and Recreational Tennis
Winter: Basketball, and Curling
Spring: Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, and Recreational Golf

Boys’ Offerings
Fall: Soccer, Cross Country, Golf, and Recreational Tennis
Winter: Basketball and Curling
Spring: Lacrosse, Baseball, Tennis, and Recreational Golf
*Offerings are subject to change.
Sports Requirements
6th Grade: All 6th graders have the option of participating in team sports or in physical education.
7th/8th Grades: All 7th and 8th graders are required to participate in two seasons of a team sport. In the third season,
they may elect to participate in a team sport activity or participate in P.E.
9th-12th Grades: All 9th-12th graders are required to participate in a minimum of one season of a team sport. If an
athlete plays one season of a team sport, she/he must choose an activity for the other two seasons. If an athlete plays
two seasons of a team sport, she/he may elect to participate in a team sport, activity, or take the season off.
Interscholastics
NEPSAC Code of Ethics and Conduct:
As a basic principle, we believe that the lessons learned from fairly played athletics, whether interscholastic or not
and including games and practices, are of benefit to our students and our schools. The purpose of this Code of Ethics
and Conduct is to define what “fairly played” means and to provide guidelines for NEPSAC athletes, coaches,
officials, and spectators alike to follow.
Proper Conduct and Good Sportsmanship:
At the heart of this matter lie several terms that are often hard to define—yet no more important task confronts
teachers and coaches than to set standards that are fair and honorable. Throughout this Code, when such terms as
“proper conduct” and “good sportsmanship” are mentioned, they refer to standards such as these:
1. Treat other persons as you know they should be treated and as you wish them to fairly treat you.
2. Regard the rules of your game as agreements, the spirit or letter of which you should not evade or break.
3. Treat officials and opponents with respect.
4. Accept absolutely and without quarrel the final decision of any official.
5. Honor visiting teams and spectators as your own guests and treat them as such. Likewise, behave yourself as an
honored guest when you visit another school.
6. Be gracious in victory and defeat; learn especially to take defeat well.
7. Be as cooperative as you are competitive.
8. Remember that your actions on and off the field reflect on you and your school.
Purpose of Athletics in Our Schools:
Athletics exist primarily as an essential part of the student’s full education. As an educational process, they serve
these purposes:
1. To teach and instruct students in the rules, fundamentals, and skills of various individual and team sports: to
provide physical training and physical outlet for adolescent energy.

2. To provide healthy competition and cooperation within and between schools, thus inculcating in each student the
best principles of good sportsmanship.
3. To develop the other aspects of good sportsmanship that will best serve each student’s education.
4. To maintain the spirit of true amateur competition.
Middle School Spirit of Competition:
Along with the rules for Middle School play, coaches should play with a good spirit of competition. The NEPSAC
Code of Ethics provides the framework on which all game behavior should be based. Beyond that, Middle School
coaches should intentionally make the game a positive experience for everyone involved—players on both teams,
coaches, officials, and spectators. This means taking a leadership role with your team and setting standards of
behavior. Running up the score, keeping a press on in a basketball game when the outcome is clearly evident,
putting your starters in as a group when the score is already lopsided, and continuing a run-and-gun style of play
rather than emphasizing passing and a set offense all represent examples of coaching strategy that do not meet the
intended spirit of Middle School competition.
Guidelines for Players:
1. Players shall, at all times, represent themselves and their school with honor, proper conduct, and good
sportsmanship. They shall understand that competitive rivalries are encouraged, but that disrespect for opponents
is unsportsmanlike and lessens the value of the rivalries. They shall confine the competitiveness of the game to
the field and in particular behave properly on the sidelines and in the locker rooms both before and after games.
2. They shall comply fully with the rulings of the officials. In no way, either by voice, action, or gesture, shall they
demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the decisions made.
3. Players will not deface property or remove equipment of any kind from their own or another school.
Guidelines for Spectators:
1. Spectators—whether students, faculty, parents, alumni, or friends—bear important responsibilities to the school
for the atmosphere and conduct of games, whether home or away.
2. Spectators should watch games from those areas defined by each school as spectator areas. They must not run up
and down the sidelines, call to players, coaches, or officials in an unsportsmanlike manner, go onto the field of
play, or deface property. Any action that detracts from the ability of coaches, players, and officials to do their best
is not acceptable.
3. Faculty members should remember that their responsibilities for student discipline and behavior extend to
disciplining and controlling student spectators who misbehave.
4. The use of alcohol and illegal drugs should not be associated with any athletic event.
These standards are ones that NEPSAC expects all athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators to meet.
Expulsion Rule:
Players who are ejected from interscholastic games for “unsportsmanlike conduct” or other flagrant
behavior will forfeit their eligibility to play in the next regularly scheduled interscholastic game or
tournament game played in that sport.
(Copied from the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Directory)
Brimmer and May’s Goals and Objectives
The Brimmer and May School athletic program is governed by the New England Preparatory School Athletic
Council. In addition, the program will strive:

1. To provide a program that is as inclusive as possible. Every student regardless of size, experience, or ability
should be given the opportunity to compete on a team.
2. To use the arena of athletics to discover and develop leadership qualities in our students.
3. To employ and develop coaches who demonstrate professionalism, positive leadership, morality, poise, ethics, and
knowledge.
4. To encourage each athlete to maintain the highest standards of conduct, academic achievement, appearance, and a
positive attitude toward his/her team and competition.
5. To teach and reinforce principles of sportsmanship at every opportunity.
6. To develop pride in the representation of the respective school.
7. To have the program work cooperatively toward a common goal.
8. To involve community, parents, faculty, friends, and other students.
Athletes:
Students who participate in interscholastic athletics join in an assumed contract with teammates, coaches, and the
School, which requires additional commitment and responsibilities. While behavior during competition is the most
visible representation of our athletic program, the same expectations should be displayed during practices as well as
off the playing field. Sportsmanlike conduct off the field and during practices is the foundation of a team’s character.
The following are areas of special significance to athletes. It is expected that all athletes will meet these standards as
part of their commitment. Universal support of these standards is the cornerstone of team discipline.
Athletes should:
1. Be punctual to all practices and games. (Detention may be given to an athlete who has an unexcused absence.)
2. Dress appropriately for games; no jeans.
3. Avoid offensive language.
4. Demonstrate a proper attitude and good sportsmanship through a cooperative team effort.
5. Realize that it is a privilege to represent the School.
6. Be aware if a player is absent on the day of a game, he/she may not play. (An athlete cannot miss more than two
academic classes in the day.)
7. Know practices are excused any day a student misses school for illness.
8. Know practices are not excused for dances, music lessons, ski trips, etc.
9. Note routine doctor and dental appointments should not be made during practice or game time.
10. Remember if a student is leaving school early, and will miss practice or a game, he/she must notify the coach or
Athletic Director and bring in a note from the parent/guardian before he/ she leaves campus.
11. Be aware all notes from parents must state the reason for missing practice/game and must be dated.
12. Guidelines Regarding Playing Time
League Affiliations
1. NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council)—This is the governing body of athletics for
independent schools in the New England region.
2. IGC (Independent Girls Conference)—This league pertains to the girls’ varsity soccer and basketball seasons. The
following schools are members of the league: Brimmer and May, Cambridge School of Weston, Chapel Hill-
Chauncy Hall, Commonwealth School, Falmouth Academy, Montrose School, Waring School, and Woodward
School.
3. MBIL (Massachusetts Bay Independent League)—This league pertains to the boys’ varsity soccer and basketball
seasons. The following schools are members of this league: Brimmer and May, Boston University Academy, the

Carrol School, Cambridge School of Weston, Commonwealth School, Greater Boston Academy, Newman Prep,
New Jewish High School, and The Learning Center.
Uniforms
Practice: each athlete is required to wear the appropriate attire for practice (shirt and shorts). These can be purchased
at the School bookstore. A detention may be given if an athlete chooses to ignore this responsibility.
Games: a uniform is provided by the Athletic Department. The athlete must keep it neat and clean. If a uniform is
found in an inappropriate place, the athlete may be issued a detention. At the end of the season athletes must return
uniforms. Athletes will be charged for any lost or damaged uniforms.
Athletic Awards
All awards are presented at the end of each season during our Sports Award Assembly. The coach(es) will select a
Most Valuable Player (MVP), Most Improved Player (MIP), and a recipient of the Coach’s Award.
Most Valuable Player
The Most Valuable Player is an athlete who is a vital member of the team. He/she is strong, both offensively and
defensively. This athlete exemplifies good sportsmanship and promotes team unity and commitment.
Most Improved Player
This award is given to the athlete whose skills progress the most throughout the season. He/she is eager to learn and
puts forth 100% effort during practices and games.
Coach’s Award
This award is given to an athlete who best represents characteristics that the coaches at Brimmer and May feel are
crucial in being a team player. This athlete exemplifies sportsmanship, cooperation, the willingness to help out,
motivation, and dedication.
Guidelines for Varsity Letter Recognition
Attendance: regular attendance at practices and games is expected as a minimum. Any unexcused absence from a
game or practice may result in forfeiture of the letter.
Attitude: students should maintain a positive focus, put team needs before their own, work hard to improve, be
supportive of teammates, and show respect for coaches, opponents, and officials. Students should represent Brimmer
and May with pride and dignity.
Athletes must be prompt to practices and games.
There must be a consistent effort by the athlete to improve skills both as an individual and team player.
There should be significant play in varsity competitions.

Any in-season suspension imposed by the Head of School may result in letter forfeiture.
Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Thirds Certificates
Certificates are awarded to all athletes. The certificates are presented at the Sports Award Assembly.
Awards are presented in the following manner:
The varsity letter “B” is given to a varsity athlete for his/her first year playing on a varsity team. A pin is also
awarded to all athletes playing a particular team sport.
For example, an athlete who plays on varsity soccer and varsity basketball for the first time will be presented with a
varsity letter, pin, and certificate for each sport. After each subsequent year in the sport, he/she will receive a pin and
a certificate.
Spring End-Of-Year Sports Assembly
At the end of the school year there is an assembly where the School honors major individual sports achievements.
Besides the major awards, Brimmer and May recognizes three-season athletes and presents two slide shows (year in
review, honoring of seniors).
Awards given each year are as follows:
Scholar-Athlete Awards
Awarded each year to a male and a female student athlete in both the Middle and Upper School.
Citation: “The Athletic Department presents Scholar-Athlete Awards to students who have achieved the highest
standards in academics and who have excelled in their contribution and spirit and dedication to the Brimmer and
May athletic program.”
Outstanding Athlete Awards
Awarded each year to a male and a female student in both the Middle and Upper School.
Citation: “The Outstanding Athlete Awards are presented each year to athletes who have excelled in more than one
sport at Brimmer and May and who have shown extreme dedication and commitment to teammates, coaches, and the
School community. The Outstanding Athlete possesses athletic talent and leadership skills that make each one of
them a model of excellence and a source of inspiration.”
“Never Give Up, Never Give In” Awards
Awarded each year to a male and a female student in both the Middle and Upper School.
Citation: “These awards are given each year to athletes who never give up and never give in. They honor players
whose commitment inspires teammates to be better than they thought themselves capable of being. The winners are
respected by peers and coaches for persevering in every situation and never losing track of the purpose and spirit of
athletic competition.”
Sportsmanship Awards
Awarded each year to a male and a female student in both the Middle and Upper School.
Citation: “An award established in 1998 at the request of students, the Sportsmanship Award honors athletes who,
both on and off the playing fields, possess the attitude that demonstrates the Core Values of Brimmer and May.

These athletes care for their teammates and their opponents, treating all with respect and kindness. They understand
the spirit of competition and are gracious in both victory and defeat.”
Athletic Association Awards
Citation: “This award is presented by the Athletic Department each year to a male and a female senior athlete who
have made significant contributions to the Brimmer and May athletic program. These athletes are known for their
spirit and sportsmanship as well as their dedicated commitment to their sports.”
Susan A. Edwards Booster Award
Citation: “The Susan A. Edwards Booster Award is given to a parent or faculty member who has supported our
athletic program all year by attending games on a regular basis and by being supportive of our School athletes and
their endeavors.”
Concussion Information
Athletics Concussion Guidelines and Protocol Policy
A concussion is defined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as “a complex disturbance in brain
function, due to direct or indirect trauma to the head, related to neurometabolic dysfunction, rather than structural
injury.” It is a common, yet serious, injury occurring in youth sports that requires the proper recognition, education,
and management compliance of individuals participating and those involved with extracurricular athletic programs.
Individuals Considered Active in Extracurricular Sports
Student-athletes are participants in a sport who attend practices and competitions affiliated with Brimmer and May
School.
Coaches are individuals who govern an athletic team. Coaches are responsible for the overall management of his or
her team as well as providing basic first aid care when an athletic trainer or other School-related medical
professional is not present.
Athletic trainers provide medical coverage at athletic practices and events. It is his or her responsibility to provide
medical care to student-athletes and others present at an athletic event ensuring complete safety for all in attendance.
Athletic trainers are the primary caretakers if an emergency event happens.
The School Nurse is the gatekeeper of medical information and documentation coming into the School from parents
and doctors. This information includes a student-athlete’s medical history and any injury or illness documentation.
The School Nurse collects any medical clearance documentation following an injury or illness and provides the
documentation to the Athletic Director and athletic trainer.
The Athletic Director connects all parties in relation to student-athlete participation in sport. The Athletic Director is
to refer any injuries or illnesses to the athletic trainer and School Nurse for evaluation. The Athletic Director is to
communicate any concerns a student-athlete, parent, or coach may have related to a student-athlete’s participation to
the athletic trainer.
Parents or guardians are to assume an active role in his or her student-athlete’s care and comply with the medical
suggestions of the athletic trainer and/or physician. Parents/Guardians are to provide the appropriate medical
documentation to the School Nurse and athletic trainer when an injury or illness occurs with their child.

Concussion Education and Pre-Participation Testing
All coaches, athletic trainers, and the Athletic Director are required to be trained annually through the Heads Up
Concussion in Youth Sports Program available through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website. A printed
certificate declaring that the individual completed the course should be given to the Athletic Director and kept on
file. This education is compliant with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Concussion Law (105 CMR,
Section 201.007).
All Middle and Upper School student-athletes are to be tested annually using the ImPACT concussion testing
program. These testing sessions provide baseline information related to the student-athlete’s cognitive function and
are used as a comparison to follow-up testing in the instance a concussion is suspected or occurs. Testing is to be
completed by the end of the first week of practice during the season in which the athlete is participating.
Any student-athlete who does not complete testing or fails to sign a waiver refusing testing will not be allowed to
participate in any aspect of athletics until testing or the waiver is received.
Concussion Recognition
A concussion can occur from a direct blow to the head or face, or a hit to another area of the body causing a jarring
of the brain. A collision with another athlete is a common way for a concussion to be sustained.
The athlete may exhibit the following symptoms:
Appearance of being stunned or confused;
Clumsiness or loss of balance;
Personality or behavior changes;
Glassy look in eyes; or
Trouble with memory recall.
The athlete may start experiencing the following after impact:
Headache or pressure inside head—Nausea and/or need to vomit;
Blurred or double vision;
Dizziness or light-headedness;
Sensitivity to light;
Ringing in ears;
Confusion or not remembering what happened;
Sluggishness, grogginess; wants to go to sleep;
Increase in thirst; will want to drink lots of water; or
Generally not feeling right.
The athletic trainer and/or coach will tend to the athlete. If the athlete exhibits or states any of the signs and
symptoms listed above, the athlete will be removed from play and may not return that day. If the athletic trainer is
not present, the coach assumes this responsibility and reports any suspected concussions to the athletic trainer and
Athletic Director.
The athletic trainer, coach, or Athletic Director will notify the student-athlete’s guardians that day and ask to have
the athlete evaluated by a primary care physician (PCP) or to go to the emergency department within 24 hours of the
injury. The School requires documentation stating that the athlete was seen by a physician, which includes follow-up
information regarding the athlete’s care. The athlete cannot participate in the sport until a physician allows the
student to return to normal activities.

Management Post-Concussion
The athlete is to follow up the next day with the athletic trainer and provide the appropriate documentation to the
Athletic Director and School Nurse. This documentation should include the ruling out or diagnosis of a concussion,
any restrictions the student-athlete has in regard to Schoołathletic participation, and a follow-up plan of care. No
documents without an official letterhead and physician’s signature will be accepted.
A post-injury ImPACT test is to be administered no more than 48 hours after the concussion has occurred. This
information can be provided to the athlete’s medical office per request of the student-athlete’s guardian or doctor.
The student-athlete is to follow the suggestions of his or her medical provider until he or she is reevaluated by his or
her physician.
ImPACT testing will be conducted every week until the athlete has been cleared by his or her physician stating the
athlete can return to athletic participation. Medical clearance must be documented and given to the School Nurse
and Athletic Director.
Returning the Athlete to Play Following a Concussion
Per the suggestions of the CDC, once medical clearance is obtained from a health care provider, the athlete may
begin a gradual return to the sport. The athlete will be monitored by the athletic trainer and coach during this period.
Step 1: Light Aerobic Exercise (Days 1–2)
5-10 minutes on an exercise bike, walking or light jogging.
Step 2: Moderate Exercise (Days 2–4)
Reduced practice time. Includes moderate aerobic activity and weight lifting.
Step 3: Non-Contact Participation (Days 3–5)
Length of practice time. May participate in moderate to intense aerobic activity and weight lifting.
Non-contact sports drills are also allowed.
Step 4: Practice (Days 4–6)
Able to participate in full contact practice.
Step 5: Return to Competition (Days 6–7)
Able to participate in competition without restrictions.
If the athlete demonstrates any concussion symptoms during the return to play progression, the athlete will be
removed from athletic participation and will be requested to see his or her health care provider. The athlete can begin
the return-to-play protocol once he or she is medically cleared and is symptom free for a week.
Conclusion
The management of sports-related concussions is effective with the cooperation of the student-athletes, coaches, and
guardians participating in extracurricular sports activities. Brimmer and May student-athletes are expected to follow
all safety guidelines.
ImPACT Concussion Program
In order to properly respond to students with head injuries, the School has contracted with ImPACT (Immediate
Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), “a computerized concussion evaluation system.” To learn
more, visit www.impacttest.com.

Students are required to complete a baseline assessment at the beginning of the school year, and the School will use
this system as one element in its evaluation of our students if they sustain a head injury.
NCAA Information
Timeline - Middle School
Students should:
• Strive for a strong academic record. This will allow many more college options to pursue athletics in
college.
• Play any and all sports of interest, to keep options open as to which sport to pursue in college.
• Attend one or more sport-specific camps to improve skills. (Talk to coaches and the Athletic Director
about the most appropriate camps)
Timeline - Upper School
In 9th Grade students should:
• Strive for a strong academic record. This will allow many more college options to pursue athletics in
college.
• Play any and all sports of interest, to keep options open as to which sport to pursue in college.
• Inform coaches and the Athletic Director of an interest in collegiate sports.
• Attend one or more sport-specific camps to improve skills. (Talk to coaches and the Athletic Director
about the most appropriate camps)
• Weight train, condition, and continue to play in the off-season.
• Begin to record athletic information on an athletic résumé.
In 10th Grade students should:
• Continue to strive for a strong academic record.
• Continue to participate in any and all the sports of interest.
• Weight train, condition, and continue to play in the off-season.
• Play in outside leagues and tournaments. Participate in college showcases and other college recruitment
venues to gain exposure.
• Research colleges and athletic programs. Investigate and decide at what level (Division I, II, or III) of
play is desired. Utilize coaches and outside individuals when making this assessment. Go see
teams at various levels compete. Be honest with individual skills, and most importantly, watch the
schools of interest competing in the sport. Watch how the coaches/coach and how the players react
to their styles.
• Attend several sport-specific camps at colleges of interest (or where a college coach may be coaching).
• Record all athletic information on an athletic résumé, which includes information such as athletic camps
attended, club teams, awards, height and weight, statistics, positions played, standardized test
scores, GPA, AP classes taken, etc.
In 11th Grade students should:
• Send a preliminary introduction letter to college coaches in the summer before your junior year. The letter
should include an introduction, providing detailed information about size, academic qualifications,
interests, personal statistics, awards, and honors. Mention the desire for college competition,
reasons for believing you can participate successfully, and your general reasons for wanting to go
to that college.
• Send an athletic résumé to college coaches in the summer.
• Continue to strive for a strong academic record.

• Set up a meeting with parents, coaches, Athletic Directors, and college guidance counselors to discuss the
college list. Compile a tentative list of prospective schools.
• Continue to participate in any and all sports of interest.
• Weight train, condition, and continue to play in the off-season.
• Continue writing coaches with updated information throughout the year.
• Play in outside leagues and tournaments. Email college coaches to inform them of tournament, showcase,
and/or camp participation.
• Discuss with coaches the possibility of compiling a videotape, a clip from a game, or a highlights video.
• Call the college coach to make an appointment to meet with her/him if visiting and interviewing at the
college. (Important: coaches cannot return your call before July 1.) July 1 following the junior
year is the first date that a college coach can initiate contact with a prospective player—contact
may include a telephone call or an official or unofficial visit to the campus.
• Record all athletic information on an athletic résumé.
• Make unofficial visits to campuses to help narrow the choices. Let coaches know well in advance about a
visit.
• Make or have a video made that includes both full-game footage and highlights. Send videos only upon
request by the prospective college coach.
• Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
In 12th Grade students should:
• Send an updated athletic résumé in the summer before senior year.
• Set up official and unofficial overnight visits with college coaches.
• Stay in contact with college coaches—inform them of participation in a tournament or play-off game;
send emails or newspaper clippings that document contributions. Send them the senior year
schedule of competition.
• Continue to weight train, condition, and play in the off-season.
• Early in the fall, narrow choices of schools.
General Information
Parental Confrontations
At all times members of the School community must be cognizant that they are representing Brimmer and May. If
anyone (parent, student, or fan) acts in a manner that is confrontational in nature toward the members of the Athletic
Department or the student-athletes, it is important that they conduct ourselves professionally.
Here are some guidelines:
1. Remain calm. Listen carefully. Do not reply to questions or offer statements of justification for actions taken.
2. Suggest the person set up an appointment to discuss the situation when both parties may be more objective.
3. If the person does not call, follow up with a phone call.
4. Keep the Athletic Director informed of any situations that arise. The School can initiate a meeting to discuss the
problem with the individual(s) involved.
Discipline
The following steps should serve as a guideline to handling team discipline:
1. A private meeting between player and coach. This meeting should take place after the fact.
2. Notify Athletic Director, who will notify advisor.
3. Meet with player, coach, and Athletic Director.

4. Meet with Athletic Director and Middle School or Upper School Head.
5. Possible Judicial Board hearing.
Liability
It is an unpleasant word, but it is a major concern of all coaches, particularly those involved with the risk of physical
injury to their students.
1. Is the activity area and equipment safe for usage? Are the students properly clothed and equipped? In other
words, are the students participating in a safe environment?
2. Are the students properly prepared for the activity? Are they capable of performing the task at hand? There
should be a progression in all activities.
It is also important for coaches to observe their students. Injuries can be prevented if a coach is diligent in
supervising his/her athletes in order to curtail any improper behavior or “horsing around.” Coaches are responsible
for their students until the end of the scheduled time. During these times, it is the coach’s obligation to supervise and
offer an acceptable standard of care to students. It is negligent to leave a team unattended. Responsibilities end when
the last student is picked up. Generally speaking, the use of logic and common sense is expected.
Game Announcements
Game announcements are made by captains at morning meeting with the help of their coach.
Office Phone
The athletic office phone is not to be used by students except in the case of an emergency.
Locks and Lockers
Each student is assigned a lock and locker. All sports equipment and uniforms should be kept in the locker.
Area Hospitals
Brimmer and May Buildings
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Emily Thompson Activity Center (Gymnasium)
75 Francis St. 40 Middlesex Rd.
Boston, MA 02115 Chestnut hill, MA 02467
617-732-5636 (ER)
Chase Building
Children’s Hospital Medical Center 60 Middlesex Rd.
330 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
May Hall
617-355-6624 (ER) 96 Middlesex Rd.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
McCoy Hall
2014 Washington St. 69 Middlesex Rd.
Newton, MA 02162 617-566-7462 or ext. 300
617-243-6193 (ER)
Cummings Hall
73 Middlesex Rd.
School Emergency Contact Information
Athletic Office: 617-232-5093

Athletic Director, Jeff Gates: Cell 617-594-1338
Upper School Head, Joe Iuliano: Office 617-278-2332
Cell 617-921-6634
Middle School Head, Peter Gordon: Office 617-278-2338
Cell 617-610-1198
Head of School, Judy Guild: Office 617-278-2336
Cell 508-954-8091
Home 617-608-3771
Carlisle 978-371-7470
School Nurse, Beth Escobar: Office 617-278-2344
Cell 508-395-8740
Home 508-877-7947
Counselor, Emily Luckett: Cell 617-413-2429
Counselor, Beth Meister: Cell 617-835-2894
Other Administrators:
Lower School Head, Thomas Fuller: Office 617-278-2311
Cell 857-225-2045
Asst. Head of LS/Early Childhood Coor.,
Courtney McGillicuddy: Office 617-278-2313
Cell 617-939-3625
Dir. of MS/US Admissions, Brian Beale: Office 617-278-2323
Cell 603-630-0352
Asst. Business Manager, Carol Croffy: Office 617-278-2321
Cell 617-407-0372
Home 781-592-5883
Camp Director, Katie Lampley: Office 617-278-2350
Cell 617-407-9184
Home 617-322-9588
Dir. of Annual Fund, Sharin Russell: Office 617-278-2342
Cell 617-784-9983
Development Director, Elizabeth Smith: Office 617-739-5289
Cell 617-429-8535
Home 617-527-8773
Business Manager, Helen Sulkowski: Office 617-278-2314
Cell 857-225-2039
Home 617-367-7136
P.R. Director, Jody Weinberg: Office 617-278-2333
Cell 617-610-0027
Home 508-877-7295
Maintenance:
Bob Annese: 617-839-6191
Tom Bray: 617-839-6195
Andrew Reenstierna: 617-594-1376
Daniel Reyes: 617-839-6192
Eric Smith: 617-839-6190