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Socorro Independent School District

Department of Athletics

STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMPLEX 1300 Joe Battle

El Paso, Texas 79936 Phone: (915) 937-0505 or 937-0504

Fax: (915) 937-0503 Athletic Director: Paula Gonzalez

(915) 937-0506 [email protected]

Assistant Athletic Director: Maria Barros


Assistant Athletic Director: Dan Ferguson


Johanna D. Redlinger Vivian Hernandez Administrative Specialist I Secretary III (915) 937- 0505 (915) 937-0504 [email protected] [email protected] Sal Raygoza Carmen Pedroza Head Custodian Custodian (915) 937-0566 (915) 937-0505 [email protected]



Aquatic Center

1257 Southview El Paso, Texas 79936

Phone: (915) 937-0551 Fax: (915) 858-4325

Aquatic Technician: Jaime Escalera (915) 937-0546 [email protected]

Aquatic Technician: Cesar (Andy) Nunez


Aquatic Secretary: Josie Trillo

915) 937- 0547 [email protected]



High School Principals and Athletic Coordinators

Americas High School: (915) 937‐2800 Principal: Lucia Borrego

[email protected] Coordinator: Patrick Melton

[email protected] El Dorado High School: (915) 937‐3200

Principal: Nora Paugh [email protected]

Coordinator: James Althoff [email protected]

Montwood High School: (915) 937‐2400 Principal: Rosa Mireles Menchaca

[email protected] Coordinator: Charles Veliz

[email protected] Socorro High School: (915) 937‐2000

Principal: Miguel Serrano [email protected]

Coordinator: Roy Garcia III [email protected]



Middle School Principals and Athletic Coordinators

Bill Sybert: (915) 937‐4400 Principal: Malessa Parham

[email protected] Coordinator: Gilbert McClure

[email protected] Captain Walter E. Clarke: (915) 937‐5600

Principal: Chelaine Marion [email protected]

Coordinator: Deanne Rodriguez [email protected]

Col. John O Ensor: (915) 937‐6000 Principal: Jason Long

[email protected] Coordinator: Armando Sanchez

[email protected] Desert Wind: (915) 937‐7800

Principal: David Solis [email protected]

Coordinator: Jose Giron [email protected]

Ernesto Serna: (915) 937‐4800 Principal: Ricardo Damian

[email protected] Coordinator: Raul Hernandez

[email protected] Jane Hambric: (915) 937‐7560

Principal: Steve Troxel [email protected]

Coordinator: Juliette Valencia Mendoza [email protected]

John Drugan: (915) 937‐6805 Principal: Susan Cook

[email protected] Coordinator: Irma Perez

[email protected] Montwood Middle: (915) 937‐5800

Principal: Janie Tidwell [email protected]

Coordinator: Marta Tavarez [email protected]

Paso Del Norte: (915) 937‐6200 Principal: Jeanette Williams

[email protected] Coordinator: Ramon Baustista

[email protected] Spec. Raphael Hernando (915) 937‐ 9800

Principal: TBA TBA

Coordinator: Eddie Lopez [email protected]

Salvador Sanchez: (915) 937‐5200 Principal: Clarice Jones

[email protected] Coordinator: Isabel Rivas

[email protected] Socorro Middle: (915) 937‐5000

Principal: Rosemary Carreon [email protected]

Coordinator: David Portillo [email protected]

Sun Ridge: (915) 937‐6600 Principal: Kim Baxter

[email protected] Coordinator: Peter Bralich

[email protected]

William D Slider: (915) 937‐5400 Principal Mitch Ferguson

[email protected] Coordinator: Oscar Serna

[email protected]

Socorro Independent School District Department of Athletics

High School Athletic Trainers

All athletic trainers are to provide quality emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation for injured athletes in order to minimize and prevent injuries. Trainers will be on duty to cover all school athletic practices and contests scheduled at the high school. They will also instruct, guide, and train as many student trainers as possible in sports medicine. At the assigned schools, they are under the direction of the campus principal and athletic coordinator.

Performance Responsibilities of an Athletic Trainer:

Illness/Injury Prevention and Treatment

1. Plans and implements a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student athletes.

2. Attends practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the Principal or designee.

3. Provides and coordinates adequate home and away athletic training event coverage and services to secondary schools’ athletic teams.

4. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff.

6. Provides the school nurse with pertinent injury information. 7. Fits injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use. 8. Prepares athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using

tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed. 9. Responds to emergencies and makes quick, independent judgments about how

to deal with injuries. 10. Identifies acute injuries and provide first‐aid triage, including assessing injuries

and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event.

11. Establishes specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency.

12. Detects and resolve environmental risks to athletes.

Rehabilitation/Reconditioning 13. Refers athletes to the proper outside medical help when the injury is beyond the

scope of the trainer’s capabilities. 14. Plans and puts in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning

program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student athletes. 15. Provides injured athletes the specific treatments prescribed by a referring

physician.

16. Determines therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes. 17. Applies therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on proper use of exercise

equipment. 18. Evaluates and record rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for

progression and return to practice and competition. 19. Follows professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding use of drugs and

therapeutic agents for treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes. Administrative

20. Coordinates scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening. 21. Selects, trains, and supervises student assistants. 22. Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records,

and other documents including medical, legal, insurance, accident, and treatment records as required.

23. Maintains an inventory of training supplies and equipment. Requisition additional supplies as needed.

24. Assists in the processing of “school‐purchased” insurance claims. 25. Maintains a clean and healthy environment within the athletic training room. 26. Maintains and updates and organizes inventory of athletic training equipment

and supplies. 27. Prepares and processes the yearly athletic training supplies bid. 28. Routinely inspects, cares for, and maintains the athletic training and medical

equipment for practice and event use. 29. Reports unsafe equipment, conditions, facilities, and practices to the school

administration. 30. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the SISD safety program. 31. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district

policies. 32. Performs any other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisor. 33. Ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to

district operations.



High School Athletic Coordinators Duties

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Athletic Coordinator at each high school campus be in charge of the overall athletic program of the high school and all schools in its feeder pattern. The Athletic Coordinators will be responsible for their coaching responsibilities plus the coordination of all boy and girl athletic programs on each high school and feeder pattern schools. Rationale: The development of a first class athletic program will depend largely on the successful implementation of initiatives throughout the entire program from elementary to high school. Developing such a program will entail the building of a strong foundation with consistent and fair philosophies. The Athletic Coordinator will provide a valuable link in the process of ensuring vertical alignment in each of the feeder patterns. Primary Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Directors, and the campus High School Principal, the Athletic Coordinator will advise, coordinate, supervise, and support a staff of high school head, assistant, and middle school coaches. The Athletic coordinator will work to provide each student the opportunity to participate and excel in extracurricular athletic activities and ensure compliance with the state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and local district requirements. Performance Responsibilities: 1. Serves as a role model to athletes, coaching, staff, faculty, and community by displaying

leadership, strong moral character, commitment, good sportsmanship, and dedication. 2. Has knowledge of Texas Education Agency, University Interscholastic League, National

Federation Associations, and Socorro Independent School District regulations and policies and with the assistance of the Athletic Director and Principal implements them consistently and interprets them for staff as needed.

3. Serves as a resource to principals, coaches, and their programs concerning UIL and athletic issues.

4. Ensures that each coach on their campus is aware of all UIL rules, regulations, changes, implications, and interpretations.

5. Collects and submits to Athletic Department a UIL Professional Acknowledgment Form from all coaches.

6. Completes and turns in to the UIL and SISD Athletic Office a UIL Athletic Sports Participation Figures Form for compliance with Office of Civil Rights.

7. Collects and files all UIL Previous Athletic Participation Forms (PAPF) and is responsible for sending them to DEC Chairperson.

8. Disseminates Department of Athletics Office information to all appropriate coaching staff members and makes sure that it is turned in as needed.

9. Maintains an open line of communication with the SISD administration, Athletic Office, coaching staff, community and athletes in reference to expectations of appropriate conduct and performance in both their high school and middle school programs.

10. Understands and maintains the proper chain of command line of communication and refers all requests or grievances through the proper channels: coach‐athlete, coordinator‐principal‐assistant athletic director‐athletic director‐ assistant superintendent of support services.

11. Ensures that their coaching staff maintains the perspective that a quality education is of the highest priority in working with our student athletes.

12. Collaborates with parents, school administration, and athletes to promote student success and eliminate the student failure rate and discipline problems.

13. Designs staff meetings as needed to assure staff awareness of the total athletic program and knowledge of required rules and procedures.

14. Ensures and documents the establishment of athletic and team philosophies to be consistent throughout the athletic program.

15. Supervises as needed to ensure that appropriate skill and proper techniques are taught in all sports offered at their school.

16. Demands that all precautions are taken to provide a safe and injury free environment for all athletes.

17. Works in conjunction with SISD Operations Department to coordinate athletic field maintenance and supervision.

18. Understands and maintains equal sensitivity to individual sports, individual coaches, cultural groups and genders to maintain high moral and professional cooperation among the staff.

19. Promotes professional growth of staff by encouraging attendance at clinics, camps, seminars, and other professional development opportunities.

20. Assists and supervises all coaches and athletic trainers as directed by the campus Principal and Athletic Director in order to maintain successful and safe athletic programs on their campus.

21. Provides input and serves as a resource in the employment of coaches for their high school coaching staff and feeder school coaching staffs.

22. Assists in evaluating all head coaches of each sport and campus athletic trainers on carrying out their assigned duties.

23. Ensures that all personnel on their staff are certified in COPE, Safety Training, CPR, First Aid, and AED training and keeps certification records on file.

24. Ensures that all athletic pre‐participation documentation to fulfill state and UIL requirements for all sports are on file before the athlete works out or competes.

25. Ensures that all paperwork is completed and all scores are submitted to the Athletic Office within prescribed time lines.

26. Assists and monitors coaches as needed in completing bus requisitions for their athletic program.

27. Reviews student eligibility in all sports throughout the school year to ensure academic success.

28. Is responsible for the overall athletic program in their cluster pattern to include all middle schools and all coaches and athletic trainers.

29. Develops a collaborative and vertically aligned program for campuses within their middle school feeder program.

30. Develops and implements a schedule for visiting middle school coaches and their programs leading to effective vertical communication.

31. Makes the Principal aware of all school’s athletic programs and their activities throughout the school year.

32. Assists in any requirements or obtains personnel as needed for contests, tournaments, meets, and special events.

33. Facilitates the fair usage of campus facilities and equipment by all staff, athletic programs, and community.

34. Assists in the preparation and administration of their athletic annual budget. 35. Monitors the Head Coaches of each sport in the accountability of equipment and arranges for

issuing, storing, and reconditioning of equipment within the policies and procedures of the district.

36. Assists in effective communication for the study and implementation of upgrading athletic facilities on the campus as directed by the Athletic Office or Principal.

37. Develops positive public relations with the school, parents, athletes, and community in an effort to promote the benefits of participating in school athletics and keeps the community informed as to the success and accomplishments of all athletic teams.

38. Promotes all sports in the athletic program, fosters school spirit and pride, participates in athletic related school functions, and assists in the supervision of all athletic activities.

39. Supports coaches in the organization of pre‐season meetings for all sports. 40. Assures that the Game Manager is prepared for all competitions and duties on campus. 41. Serves as a liaison between their school and the athletic booster club. 42. Attends all public, staff, district, and departmental meetings that require their attendance. 43. Performs additional duties as needed and as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or

Principal.


High School Coaching Responsibilities I. Coaching Requirements

a. In accordance with the UIL: ALL coaches shall ANNUALLY complete the UIL Rule

Compliance Training prior to their first day of practice. Coaches must also attend a UIL orientation session held before the beginning of school year.

b. Any coach who is ejected or any football coach who is given two or more 15‐yard unsportsmanlike penalties during a contest, is required to appear before the UIL State Executive Committee (at their own expense).

c. Coaches must receive training and be CPR, First Aid, and AED certified prior to their season.

d. All coaches must have a notarized Professional Acknowledgement Form (PAF) on file in the Athletic Office.

e. All coaches are required to schedule a Parent Meeting prior to their season at this meeting is a requirement before an athlete may compete.

f. All coaches must also conduct a safety training session for their athletes as required by UIL

II. General Responsibilities a. Athletics is a regular class period to be treated as any other class. Roll must be

checked each day, absences reported daily, and grades must be assigned. b. Never leave your athletes unsupervised in the dressing room, gymnasium, playing

fields, or courts. Do not leave school premises until all your respective athletes have been picked up after practices and games.

c. Athletes should be encouraged to participate in as many activities as he/she may desire. Coaches should not in any way discourage an athlete of participating in other sports. (It is a UIL violation for a coach to prevent an athlete from participating in a sport they wish to participate in).

d. Head coaches are responsible for their total athletic program. Equipment will be issued to athletes and they will be held responsible for the care and return of equipment.

e. E. The coach of each particular sport is responsible for making sure that their athletes have a physical and all required paperwork on file before they can practice or compete.

f. If an athlete quits an in‐season sport, he/she cannot join another sport until the first sport has ended unless there is mutual agreement from both coaches involved. This rule does not apply to middle school athletes.

g. Coaches are responsible for knowing and applying UIL rules and policies.

III. The Coach of each sport must:

a. Announce when workouts for your sport will begin. b. Communicate with trainer concerning injuries of athletes.

c. Check eligibility, transcripts, and grades. d. Ensure that the dressing room is kept clean and safe. e. Ensure that all equipment is taken care of and maintained as needed. f. Refrain from criticizing official’s calls made during contests. (Regardless whether

you feel they are right or wrong). g. Never criticize players, support them. h. Inventory equipment and turn in to Athletic Office. i. Promptly turn in all paperwork as requested by Athletic Department. j. Train student managers on duties they will perform. k. Emphasize LOYALTY TO THE COACHING STAFF, Administration and Athletic

Department. l. Explain and enforce UIL rules applicable to the sport coached. m. Make sure that team practices do not exceed the 8 hour rule. n. Make sure that student’s absences from school for athletic participation does not

exceed 10 days.

IV. Pre‐Season and season coaching responsibilities

a. Before the first athletic event, check eligibility list and be sure that the name of every athlete you plan to use in the first game is on the list.

b. Check with the Athletic Coordinator and Transportation Department for arrangement for transportation as they relate to your specific sports.

c. Coaches are expected to attend their official’s draft selection and/or rules clinic as required.

d. No football, soccer, baseball, softball fields, or gyms are to be used by anyone outside the district during the season without proper approval.

e. Cooperate with the principal and athletic coordinator in arranging of programs for assemblies, pep meeting, and honor assemblies.

f. Be sure that athletes who are no longer on the team are aware of their schedule change.

g. It is the coach’s responsibility to attend all campus meeting as required.

V. End of season responsibilities

a. Check carefully that all equipment is returned and hold the athletes accountable for school equipment that has not been returned.

b. Prepare a needs list for the following year immediately upon the conclusion for the sport for which you are head coach.

c. Clean, store, and inventory equipment. A fixed assets inventory form is to be filed, must be turned in to the athletic office within 2 weeks after season ends.

d. Submit reports showing the number of games or meets with complete score and number of athletes participating in the sport you are coaching.

e. It is the Head Coach’s responsibility to submit written documentation of future needs of their sport and necessary repairs needed to facilities.

VI. Summary of Coach’s Responsibilities a. Recognize that coaching is teaching and coaches are teachers first

b. Make your work an integral part of the total school program. c. Insist on the enforcement of all UIL rules of athletic eligibility. d. Ensure the health and safety of all athletes. e. Follow the athletic trainer’s procedures. f. Issue and maintain all equipment. g. Arrange for transportation of athletes. h. Always cooperate with officials. i. Encourage positive public relations. j. Encourage athletes to participate in sports of their choice. k. Provide off‐season programs. l. Have total commitment to each sport coached. m. Follow the procedures established in the SISD guide. n. Adhere to all district and campus policies and procedures. o. Adhere to TEA Code of Ethics for Professional Educators. p. Serve as positive role models to our students and athletes

VII. Specific responsibilities pertaining to Athletes

a. Before entering a sport an athlete must have:

1. A valid physical by a U. S. doctor or nurse practitioner. All athletes need a yearly physical examination performed on or after May 1 for the following school year. Every physical is only valid for one calendar year. All athletes new to the district must have a physical on file before participating.

2. All required UIL and SISD paperwork must be complete, turned in, and on file.

3. Must be eligible according to UIL/TEA rules.

b. An athlete must also be aware of the following: 1. Training rules 2. Care of equipment 3. Rules of athletic training room 4. On and off the field conduct expected of him/her 5. Reporting of all injuries 6. Award standards 7. Being on time 8. Facility usage 9. Grade requirements and expectations. 10.Conduct on road trips 11.Respect for officials and teachers 12.Campus and/or district dress code 13.No profanity allowed 14.Loyalty 15.We expect an athlete to give his/her full effort to support the entire program.

16.Athletics is a privilege not a right.


Middle School Athletic Coaching Responsibilities

1. Assemblies: Coaches will organize and conduct assemblies and pep rallies with the help from Administrators and Athletic Coordinators.

2. Eligibility: Coaches must have turned in to Athletic Office, a list of all student athletes and must make sure that they all comply with the UIL rules.

3. Forms: Coaches need to have all student athlete required forms for eligibility turned in and on file.

4. Athletic‐ Banquets: Coaches will organize banquets with help from Administrators, Athletic Coordinators, and Booster Club.

5. Meets, Tournaments, and Regular Season Games: Coaches will organize meets, tournaments and regular season games with the help of the Athletic Coordinator.

6. Bus Scheduling: Coaches will develop a bus schedule prior to their season to be processed in a timely manner.

7. COPE, CPR, AED Training: Coaches will work with Athletic Coordinator to keep their COPE, Safety Training, Steroid Training, CPR and AED training certification up to date.

8. Pre‐Season Parent Meeting: All coaches must schedule a Parent Meeting prior to the season and as a requirement before an athlete may compete.

9. Uniforms: Coaches need to inventory uniforms and equipment which will be returned to the school at the end of the season. Coaches will create a list of all student athletes that did not turn in their uniforms. Coaches should make sure that all student athletes are accountable for turning in their equipment and uniforms as issued. Student athletes are not allowed to participate in any other athletic sport or functions until uniforms are turned in.

10. Keys: Coaches need to turn in keys to the Administrators or Athletic Coordinator the week after season for redistribution. They must also turn in all inventories of uniforms and equipment to the Athletic Coordinator. (Keys for locked shelves for uniforms and equipment will be turned in at the same time)

11. Respect: Coaches need to respect other coaches’ equipment, offices, and facility. Coaches need to keep locker rooms, offices, gyms and fields clean. Students are not allowed to be unsupervised in locker rooms at any time. Coaches must be in locker room and in the gym for safety and accountability for their student athletes. Girls are not allowed in boy’s locker room, and boys are not allowed in girl locker room. Student athletes are not allowed to use athletic lockers or athletic equipment during P.E. classes.

12. Reporting scores: Coaches need to report scores after games to Athletic Department. (937‐0504). These scores are needed for ranking and reporting purposes.

13. Practice schedules: Coaches should work with Athletic Coordinator to coordinate practice times for gym. (Volleyball and Basketball). Coaches should maximize practice time. Coaches need to turn in a weekly practice schedule to Athletic Coordinator.

14. Ordering Athletic Equipment: Coaches need to work with Athletic Coordinator to order equipment needed for the success of their athletic program.


Middle School Athletic Coordinators Duties 1. Assemblies: Works with administrators and coaches in organizing and conducting assemblies

and pep rallies. 2. Banquets: Works with administrator, coaches, and boosters in organizing and conducting

banquets and other celebratory events. 3. Booster Activities: Works with administration as liaison with athletic booster group(s). 4. Bus scheduling: Collects requests from coaches and oversees process for obtaining buses for

athletic events. 5. COPE, Safety Training, AED, Steroid Training, CPR, and 1st Aid Training: Ensures that all

coaches are certified in all areas and proof of certification on file in Athletic Office. 6. Eligibility: Oversees the campus process for athletic eligibility reports and compliance with

UIL, state, and local district regulations. 7. Evaluation of coaches: Assists administrators in the evaluation of coaches as needed. 8. Facilities: Works with administrators in completing maintenance of campus facilities. 9. First Aid Kits and Supplies: Purchases, fills, and maintains first aid kits to in‐season coaches. 10. Forms: Assures that proper forms are on file for athletes and teams. 11. Hiring Coaches: Assists in the hiring process of coaches for all sports on their campus. 12. Insurance: Acts as campus resource for athletic insurance and claim forms. 13. Inventory of athletic equipment and uniforms: Maintains a file for inventory of athletic

equipment for all athletic programs and makes sure that a copy is on file at the Athletic Department and with Fixed Assets.

14. Medical coverage for athletic events: Works with administration in hiring medical personnel to cover campus athletic events.

15. Meets and tournaments: Works with coaches to organize cross country meets, track meets, and other sport tournaments.

16. Meetings: Attends coordinator and preseason coaches meeting as required. 17. Ordering athletic equipment and uniforms: Works with coaches and campus secretary on

requisitions for athletic equipment, supplies and uniforms. 18. Practice schedules: Works with coaches to coordinate team practice schedules, including

setting gym time for volleyball and basketball teams. 19. Physical Examinations: Arranges for physical examinations to be given at the campus at one

or more times during the year. 20. Reporting Scores: Monitors campus coaches reporting scores to Athletic Office. 21. Additional Duties: Performs additional duties as needed and as assigned by Athletic Director

and/or Principal.

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