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Brandon School District
Athletic Handbook
(2021 – 2022)
Brandon Athletic Director: Chris Deines, cdeines@brandon.k12.mi.us, 248-627-1833
Brandon Athletic Secretary: Darlene Borowski, dborowski@brandon.k12.mi.us, 248-627-1827
www.brandonblackhawks.org
Blackhawks Fight Song
“Crash right through that line, Go Blue!
…Watch the Hawks keep scoring.
BHS will win tonight, we’re fighting with our might; let’s Go Blue!
See that royal blue and white… fighting for victory,
Fight! Fight! Fight team Fight…Victory for BHS!
1Table of Contents
1. Mission
2. Philosophy
3. “B” Code- Character Traits of a Brandon School District Athlete
4. Parent Expectations
5. Parent/Coach Communication
6. Brandon Eligibility
7. MHSAA Requirements
8. Pay to Participate
9. Brandon Participation Requirements
10. MHSAA Recognized Sports and Club Sports
11. Academic Eligibility
12. Athletic Code of Conduct
a. School Attendance
b. Practice Attendance
c. Multiple Sports per Season
d. Quitting a Sport
e. Dress Code
f. Responsible Technology Use
g. Out of School Suspension- Minor (5 days or less)
h. Out of School Suspension- Major (more than 5 days)
i. In School Suspension
j. Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policy
k. Law Violations and/or Other Inappropriate Behavior
l. Carry Over Policy
m. Appeal Process
13. Individual Team Rules and Regulations
14. Transportation Policy
15. Publication of Students Names/Images
16. Equipment Responsibility
17. Health and Safety- Athletic Trainer Expectations
18. Medical Policy and Insurance Program
19. Athletic Awards
a. Letter Requirements
20. Ticket Prices
21. BSD Sport Offerings & Head Varsity Coach Contact Information
22. Appendix
a. MHSAA Physical
b. Brandon Athletic Contract
21. Mission
“To provide our Student-Athletes a Comprehensive Education through Sports”
2. Philosophy
Toughness “Mental and physical”
Execution “Show me, do not tell me”
Aggressiveness “Do not be afraid to fail”
Movement “Always want to get better, do not settle”
Be “Unselfish, it is all about the “B”
Accountable “For your actions and responsibilities”
Smart “Learning never stops, classroom or field”
Enthusiastic “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm”
Disciplined “Work hard, Work smart, Be punctual, Be organized
3. B- Code- Character Traits of a Brandon School District Student- Athlete
“B” Smart “B” Disciplined
“B” Tough “B” Committed
“B” Honest “B” Unselfish
“B” Positive “B” Confident
“B” Enthusiastic “B” Humble
“B” Consistent “B” Vocal
“B” Accountable “B” Punctual
4. Parent Expectations
1. Share in your child’s positive sports experience
2. Have your child at practices and games
3. Support your child at games
4. Cheer positively
5. Allow the coach to coach
6. Let the officials officiate
7. Compliment your child
8. Communicate with the coach
9. Positively promote Brandon Athletics within our community
35. Parent/Coach Communication
a. Communication Parents should expect from Coaches
1. Coach’s and program’s philosophy
2. Individual and team expectations
3. Locations and times of all practices and games
4. Team requirements, ie. practices, special equipment, off-season
conditioning
5. Any discipline that may result in the denial of your child’s participation
***Many of this will occur at the Pre-Season Coaches meeting. Parent attendance is highly recommended.
b. Communication Coaches can expect from Parents
1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach
2. Notification of schedule conflicts well in advance
3. Support for the program and attributes of dedication, commitment, and
responsibility as ingredients for success and excellence
4. Encourage your child to excel
c. Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Coaches
1. The treatment of your child, mentally and physically
2. Ways to help your child improve and develop
3. Concerns about your child’s behavior
d. Issue not appropriate to discuss with Coaches
1. Lack of playing time, however how to earn more playing time is
acceptable
2. Team Strategy
3. Play Calling
4. Other student-athletes
e. Protocol for resolving issues in an extracurricular activity
1. Step One: Player and Coach Meeting
2. Step Two: Player, Coach, and Parent Meeting
3. Step Three: Player, Coach, Parent and Athletic Director
4. Step Four: Player, Coach, Parent, Athletic Director, and Principal
5. Step Five: Player, Coach, Parent, Athletic Director, Principal, and Superintendent
***While your child is involved in interscholastic athletics, they will experience some of the
most rewarding and inspiring moments of their lives. It is also important to understand that there
might also be times when things do not go the way you or your child desires. Sometimes, these
can be the best learning moments we can offer our athletes.
6. Brandon Eligibility
All Brandon Students are eligible to participate in our Athletic Program, subject to
specific rules and regulations established by National, State, League, School District, and
local organization requirements. After a period of tryouts, a squad may be reduced to an
appropriate size based on guidelines established by the program Head Coach and Athletic
Director.
47. Michigan High School Athletic Association Eligibility
a. Enrollment
1. To be eligible for interscholastic athletics during the first semester of the
school year, a student must be enrolled in a high school not later than the
fourth Friday after Labor Day (MHSAA Regulation I, Section 1A)
2. To be eligible for interscholastic athletics during the second semester of
the school year, a student must be enrolled in a high school not later than
the fourth Friday of February ((MHSAA Regulation I, Section 1A)
b. Age
1. A student who competes in any interscholastic athletic contests must be
under the age of nineteen years of age, except a student whose nineteenth
birthday occurs on or after September 1 (MHSAA Regulation I, Section
2A)
c. Physical Examinations
1. No student shall be allowed to represent a high school for whom there is
not on file in the Athletic Directors office, statements for the current
school year certifying that the student has (1) passed a physical
examination and is physically able to compete in athletic tryouts, contests,
and practices and (2) there has been consent for disclosure to the MHSAA
of information otherwise protected
2. A physical for the current school year is interpreted as any physical
examination given on or after April 15 of the previous school year
d. Maximum Enrollment
1. A student shall not compete in any branch of athletics that has been
enrolled in grades 9-12, inclusive, for more than eight semesters. The
seventh and eighth semester must be consecutive.
e. Semesters of Competition
1. An athlete, once enrolled in grade nine shall be allowed to compete in only
four first semesters and four second semesters. A student shall be limited
to participation in only one sports season when that sport is sponsored
twice during the school year (ie. Tennis, Soccer, etc)
f. Transfers
1. New in 2019-20: Sport-Specific Transfer Regulation: Unless a high school
student meets one of the 15 stated exceptions – (most exceptions involve a
defined residential change) - a student will not be eligible for the next
season in a sport he or she participated in at his or her former high school
(any level) during the most recent previous school year. A student would
be eligible in sports he or she did not participate in during the previous or
current school year. Ineligibility is for the next school year in the sport
played previously. A student who transfers during a season will not be
eligible that season in a sport played that season, and ineligible in that
sport the next season.
2. All transfer students need to check with the Athletic Director, prior to
trying out.
5g. Amateur Status
1. A student may accept, for participation in athletics, a symbolic or
merchandise award, which does not have a value or cost in access of $40.
Awards for the athletic participation in the form of cash, merchandise
certificates, loans, or any other type of negotiable documents are never
allowed.
h. Amateur Practices
1. Students must not have accepted money, merchandise, membership
privileges, or other valuable consideration for participating in any form of
athletics, sports, games, or have signed a professional contract
i. Limited Team Membership
1. A student who, after practicing with (including tryouts) or participating in
an athletic contest or scrimmage as a member of a high school athletic
team, participates in any athletic competition not sponsored by his or her
school in the same sport during the same season, shall become ineligible
for a minimum of the next three days of competition and maximum of the
remainder of the season (exceptions do apply)
j. Other Regulations
1. All regulations, policies, and rules provided by the MHSAA Handbook
must be abided by in order to maintain eligibility
8. Pay to Participate
a. HS Fee- $200 per family
b. Middle School Fee- $125 per family
c. Families will pay the appropriate fee of their oldest participating child
d. Upon payment, all MS or HS siblings will be able to play unlimited sports for the
school year
e. Deadlines
1. Cut-Sports- Due prior to the first game
2. Non-Cut Sports- Due first day of practice
1. Failure to pay could result in game suspensions
f. Free and Reduced lunch students qualify for a free waiver of PTP fees
9. Brandon Participation Requirements
a. Every athlete must receive a tryout card via the athletic office during their
assigned tryout check-in period
b. The athlete must deliver their tryout card to their respective coach on the first day
of tryouts
c. In order to receive a tryout card, the following must be handed in:
1. Current MHSAA Physical (as of April 15th, prior school year)
2. Athletic Contract (Blue Sheet)
d. All Student-Athletes must provide their own Health insurance. Annual Student-
Athlete Health Insurance can be purchased through:
1. First Agency, 5071 West H Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009,
www.1stagency.com
6e. Academic Eligibility clearance from the prior and current semester must be
maintained
f. The Brandon Athletic Handbook/Code of Conduct and specific team rules set
forth by the coach must be read, understood, and followed. By signing the
Athletic Contract, both the parents/guardians and athlete agree to comply.
g. The Participation fee must be paid
h. All training/sports medicine expectations must be followed (See section 16)
10. MHSAA Sanctioned Sports/Club Sports
Regardless of the designation, if a sport or club works under the umbrella of Brandon
High School or Middle School, they will be expected to abide by the Athletic Code of
Conduct and expectations.
11. Academic Eligibility
Brandon academic eligibility is based upon the following:
a. Current Marking Period (Grade Checks)- No Failing Grades or more than 2 D’s.
b. Prior Semester Performance- No Failing Grades
An ineligible athlete, in coordination with the MHSAA, is defined as an athlete that may continue to
practice with the team: however, they may not participate in competition, ie. games or scrimmages.
Furthermore, an ineligible BHS student-athlete may travel and sit on the “bench” with the team, yet
they may not dress for home or away events.
An ineligible athlete may be deemed eligible to return to competition based on the following criteria:
Reason for Ineligibility Criteria for Reinstatement
Failure to reach the MHSAA Minimum:
Regulation 1, Section 8, Interpretation 45: If less than 66% is achieved at the conclusion of a semester, the
#1 All student athletes must be “receiving credit” in 66% of full credit student will be ineligible for 60 days.
load potential for a full time student. In Brandon, that would require
passing 4 out of 6 classes.
The student will be identified, during a scheduled grade check,
and placed on an immediate progress report, due every Friday,
Current marking period failure or more then 2 D’s 3pm, to the Athletic Office. Once the athlete achieves above
#2 (during scheduled grade checks) the E or 2 D’s, they will be determined eligible. If the athlete
still maintains the E or more than 2 D’s after three weeks, they
will be dismissed from the team. If, after reinstatement occurs,
another violation is identified, the athlete then immediately
jumps to week #2.
Failure during prior semester Completion of credit recovery-
#3 Summer School or E2020
E2020 elective courses may only be substituted for core twice
in a student athletes’ four-year term, while core E2020 classes
can be substituted throughout.
Failure and Season Combinations:
Semester 1 Failure & Winter Athlete: Credit Recovery through E2020
Semester 1 Failure & Spring Sport Athlete: Credit Recovery through E2020
Semester 2 Failure & Fall Sport Athlete: Credit Recovery either Summer School or E2020
712. Athletic Code of Conduct
24/7/365 Brandon Athletes are athletes 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days per year
a. School Attendance
1. Students should be in school the entire day in order to participate in
contests and practices
2. Exceptions to this rule and special arrangements for absences must be
approved in advance or ASAP by the building administration (ie. Funerals,
Prearranged Dental and Doctor appointments, College visits, Emergency
situations)
b. Practice Attendance
1. Athletes must attend practices and games, except when receiving approval
of the Head Coach.
1. 1st Offense: Full game/day suspension
2. 2nd Offense: Removal from the team
c. Multiple Sports per Season
1. Athletes may participate in more than one sport per season, subject to the
following:
1. Both Head Coaches, Parents, and Athletic Director are in
agreement with completion of Dual-Sport contract.
2. Athlete must declare, prior to participating in the second sport, a
primary sport
3. The athlete must attend all practices and contests of the primary
sport before being allowed to participate in the secondary sport
unless the coach of the primary sport gives approval
d. Quitting a Sport
1. Unless mutually agreed upon by both team’s Head Coaches, Athlete, and
Administration, a student who quits a sport may not be able to be involved
in any other sport or sport training for the remainder of that season
e. Dress Code
1. Students are expected to follow the dress code policy at all times. There
may be times when athletes are asked to dress in common attire (ie.
Jerseys, dress-up, etc.). They must oblige. Any athlete not participating
in an event, due to injury/ineligibility, must wear the team’s warm-up or
jersey, etc. No jeans are allowed on the sidelines.
f. Responsible Technology Use
1. It is expected that Student Athletes will utilize technology responsibly. No
threats, trash-talking, and/or inappropriate posts will be tolerated. Any
misuse, including but not limited to SnapChat, Instagram, Twitter,
Facebook, or any other social media platform, will result in game/date
suspensions to be determined by the Athletic Director.
824/7/365 Brandon Athletes are athletes 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days per year
g. Out of School Suspension- Minor (5 days or less)
1. In Season
1. 1st Offense: Minimum of one game date/suspension
2. 2nd Offense: Removal from Team
2. Out of Season
1. 1st Offense: Minimum of one future game date/suspension
nd
2. 2 Offense: Minimum of two future game date/suspension
h. Out of School Suspension- Major (more than 5 days)
1. In Season
1. 1st Offense: Ineligible for 25% of current season
2. 2nd Offense: Removal from team
2. Out of Season
1. 1st Offense: Ineligible for 25% of upcoming season
2. 2nd Offense: Not eligible for upcoming season
i. In School Suspension
1. 1st Offense: ½ game suspension
2. 2nd Offense: Full game/day suspension
3. 3rd Offense: Removal from Team
j. Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Policy (Includes E-cigarettes, Vaporizers,& E-Hooka)
1. Brandon Student-Athletes shall not use, possess, buy, sell or give away
any illicit substance, including but not limited to, illegal drugs, inhalants,
alcohol, tobacco/nicotine products (Ex: e-cigarettes, vapes, & e-hooka),
steroids, paraphernalia, pills, medication (unless prescribed).
2. Non-Self/Parent Reporting Violation
a) 1st Offense: The student-athlete will be suspended for 25% of their
current or upcoming season.
b) 2nd Offense: The student-athlete will be suspended for their entire
current (must be more than 50%) and/or upcoming season. The
upcoming season will be determined based on prior-sport
participation. In addition, the student athlete must complete a
school-approved Drug and Alcohol program through completion.
Failure to do so will result in a full season calendar year
suspension.
c) 3rd Offense: The student athlete will be suspended from all future
Brandon athletic participation.
3. Self/Parent Reporting Violation
a) 1st Offense: If a student athlete or parent approaches a school
official to seek help for a “Problem” with the use or abuse of an
illicit substance, the following procedure will be utilized: (A) The
student must agree to participate in a school approved Drug and
Alcohol program through completion. Upon completion of the
program or evidence of progress, the student-athlete will be
9allowed to return to full participation. ***This exception is in
place to assist a student who is struggling with the use and/or abuse
of a substance. The Brandon School District will work
cooperatively with the student’s parents, the student, the counselor
and others to help them in the recovery process.
b) 2nd Offense: The student-athlete will be suspended for their entire
current (must be more than 50%) and/or upcoming season. The
upcoming season will be determined based on prior-sport
participation. In addition, the student athlete must complete an
additional school-approved Drug and Alcohol program through
completion. Failure to do so will result in a full season calendar
year suspension.
c) 3rd Offense: The student athlete will be suspended from all future
Brandon athletic participation.
k. Law Violations
1. 1st offense: After confirmation of involvement in larceny, assault,
vandalism or other inappropriate behavior unbecoming of a student-
athlete, the student will be immediately suspended from all athletic
activity. The Athletic Director, based on the nature and severity of the
violation and in consultation with law enforcement officials, will make a
final decision regarding the length of suspension.
2. 2nd offense: Any subsequent violation may result in the student- athlete
being suspended from all future Brandon athletic participation.
l. Other Inappropriate Behaviors: Understanding that this code cannot exhaust all
possible behavioral infractions, please note that appropriate discipline may be
administered as needed to maintain the high standards for student behavior
expected for Brandon student-athletes. While the nature and severity of such
violations could vary significantly, the athletic department is committed to
fairness and consistency in the application of discipline.
m. Carry Over Policy
1. If a student-athlete receives discipline in a current season and cannot
carry-out the full suspension, the suspension will carry-over into the
athletes next season. This does carry-over from year to year.
n. Appeal Process
1. The consequences and/or disciplinary action that a student-athlete is
subject to, under the guidelines of the athletic Code of Conduct, may or
may not be appealed. The decision to grant the request for an appeal is at
the discretion of the Athletic Director
10a. The student-athlete or parent/guardians must initiate
appeals of disciplinary actions. Appeals shall be directed to
the Athletic Director.
b. A request for an appeal must be made within 3 days of the
date of disciplinary action taken. The appeal must be made
in writing clearly stating the concern and an explanation of
the events.
c. The Athletic Review Committee will review the appeal
d. The committee shall consist of: HS Principal/Designee,
Athletic Director, and a minimum of three Brandon
coaches
e. The student/parent will be notified in writing the results of
the appeal
f. The committee’s action is final
13. Individual Team Rules and Regulations
a. Each team is allowed their own specific team rules. The rules may increase
expectations, but may not lower expectations from our current Athletic Code of
Conduct.
14. Transportation Policy
a. The Brandon School District, except for football and track, only provides one-
way transportation. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to either provide
or arrange for return transportation for their son or daughter.
b. When two-way transportation is provided, athletes must travel to and from the
game on the team bus unless the Head Coach or Athletic Director grants prior
approval. Requests should be made in writing 24 hours prior to the trip.
15. Publication of Students Names/Images
a. The Brandon School District Athletic Department is proud to highlight the
accomplishments, daily work, and achievements of our students in various
internal and external publications. Sharing Athletic news benefits the students,
staff, school, district and community immensely. As a result, your student’s name
and/or picture may appear in various publications including newspapers, websites,
calendars, twitter, etc. If you request exclusion, please notify the Athletic office
as soon as possible.
16. Equipment Responsibility
a. Athletes are responsible for the use and care of assigned equipment. Equipment
must be turned in before any awards can be presented. If an athlete has
outstanding equipment, he/she will not be allowed to participate in another sport
and will be held financially responsible for any lost or damaged equipment
b. Failure to pay any overdue fines will result in the student not being able to receive
their diploma
1117. Health and Safety/Trainer Expectations
a. Trainer: Brandon Baroni bbaroni@brandon.k12.mi.us 248-627-1829
b. Injury/Illness
1. In the event an athlete is removed from athletic participation due to injury
or illness, the athlete must be evaluated and returned (full, as tolerated, or
limited) by the covering athletic trainer. If there is no Athletic Trainer on-
site, good judgment must be used by the coach, athlete, parent, or a
combination.
c. Return to Participation
1. If an athlete seeks medical treatment or is directed to be evaluated by a
Doctor (MD or DO), Physicians Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner
(NP), the athlete must have written clearance on a scrip pad, office letter
head, or Brandon School District Return-to-Participate form in order to
return to participation. Clearance can be faxed to Brandon Baroni at 248-
627-6913. Athletic Administration and staff hold the right to withhold any
athlete from participation for precautionary reasons.
d. Concussion
1. If a student is withheld from competition due to a suspected concussion,
he or she may not return at all on that day and only on a subsequent day
with the clearance of an MD, DO, PA or NP. The Concussion Return –
to-Participate form can be downloaded via our Athletic website or
received from the Athletic Director or Trainers Office.
1. In addition to the MD, DO, PA or NP clearance, all athletes will
follow the 5-step progression detailed below. If there is any
additional reason for concern, the athlete will be need to re-
evaluated by the MD/DO/PA/NP.
a. Step 1: Light Exercise (5 min walk or Bike, no weight training)
b. Step 2: Running with no equipment (15-30 Minutes)
c. Step 3: Non-contact training drills, full equipment
d. Step 4: Full practice, contact, or training
e. Step 5: Full game play
2. Computer Based Cognitive Testing
1. BSD may use computer based cognitive testing to establish a
baseline for impact and collision athletes. This tool is used to
assist with the determination of return to play.
3. Communicable Diseases
1. In the event a student athlete is suspected of a communicable
disease, the athlete will be removed from person to person and/or
person to equipment contact. Medical treatment and clearance is
required by an MD or DO. Written clearance must be on
12NF/MHSAA Communicable Disease-Physician Evaluation and
returned to BSD Athletic Trainer
4. Heat Illness
1. In the event a student athlete is suspected of heat illness, they will
be removed from all activity. In addition, they must be evaluated
by the BSD Athletic Trainer, Coach, and/or Doctor. The athlete
must pass a specific gravity test before returning to play
18. Medical Expenses and Insurance Program
a. The Brandon Board of Education does NOT assume responsibility relative to
medical expenses. Athletic participation is voluntary, and the student and his/her
parent participate with the knowledge that athletic training and competition,
though rare, involve the risk of minor to major injury, catastrophic injury, and
even death. The school district does NOT provide insurance, hospitalization, nor
ambulance service coverage for its athletes. This is the sole responsibility of the
parent(s)/guardians.
b. All injuries must be reported immediately by the athlete to the coach and
subsequently to the athletic trainer; and when injuries are serious in nature, to the
athletic director.
c. Information regarding the purchase of annual or seasonal sports related Health
Insurance may be obtained by visiting the Brandon HS Athletic Office.
19. Athletic Awards
a. Sport Pin- All Freshmen, JV, and Varsity Athletes, will receive one sport insert
pin, for each sport they participate in, during their career at BHS.
b. Year of Graduation Pin- Upon completion of their first athletic season, all
Freshmen, JV, and Varsity athletes will receive a pin designating their Graduation
year.
c. Varsity Letters- The Varsity award is a six-inch Brandon Block B. A student-
athlete will only receive one Varsity letter, upon approval of their Varsity Head
Coach. Varsity Letter requirements:
1. Cut Sports (Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Competitive Cheer, Golf,
Hockey, Lacrosse, Pom Pon, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball)
A student athlete must attend practices, competitions and complete the season
in good standing. If injured during the season, the athlete must continue to
support the team.
2. Non-Cut Sports (Cross Country, Football, Downhill Ski, Swim& Dive, Track
& Field, Wrestling)
A student athlete must attend practices, competitions and complete the season
in good standing. If injured during the season, the athlete must continue to
support the team.
13 A student athlete must participate in competition and contribute to the overall
score in a minimum of 50% of Varsity Contests.
Those Non-cut sports with time based finals (Swim, Cross Country, Track)-
Qualification of the Varsity letter would require the merit and performance of
an individual to meet a time standard based off of League/Regional/State cuts.
Head Coach has the responsibility to set and communicate standard for varsity
level prior to the start of each season. Example: During a regular season
contest, the athlete’s effort matches or exceeds the eighth place time/mark
from last year’s league championship meet in that event.
If a senior has been out for a particular sport for two (2) years and made a
definite contribution to the team, he/she will be awarded a varsity letter.
*For every Varsity season completed thereafter, the student athlete will receive a
Varsity certificate only.
d. Varsity Jackets- Varsity jackets may be purchased and worn only by Varsity
Letter winners. Your student-athlete will receive directions, within the insert of
the Varsity letter, on specifics of the Jacket and purchase locations
e. Junior Varsity Participation Award- This is a certificate received for completion
of a full JV season.
f. Freshman Participation Award- This is a certificate received for completion of a
full Freshman season.
g. Middle School Participation Award- This is a certificate received for completion
of a full Middle School season.
h. Blackhawk Award- This award is provided by the Brandon All-Sports Boosters to
one student, per Varsity team. Criteria is to include a 3.0 GPA, displays hustle,
great attitude, leadership qualities, works within the team concept, encourages
sportsmanship, courage, and character.
i. Scholar- Athlete Award, 3.5 Cumulative GPA- Recipients will receive a scholar
athlete pin, once per year. In addition, an athlete will receive a certificate for each
sport within that year.
j. Senior Varsity Athletic Award- Recipients must be a Senior who has received a
minimum of six Varsity letters while participating at BHS. Furthermore, one of
those letters must be earned as a Senior.
k. “Athletic Excellence”, Any athlete receiving 8 or more Varsity letters while
attending BHS will receive this special honor, which includes a plaque and name
recognition in our Athletic Hallway
l. “Every Season, Every Year”, Any athlete who participates in every season, every
year, for a total of 12 seasons, will receive this special honor, which includes a
plaque and name recognition in our Athletic Hallway
14m. Flint Metro League (FML) All- Academic Certificate- All Varsity letter winners,
with the exception of Freshman, who earn a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA, will
receive an All- Academic certificate.
n. Flint Metro All- League Team- Recipients will be given a medal via the FML.
o. All State Award- All State recipients will receive a picture plaque on the wall in
the Athletic hallway. The recipient must be named to a Team (ie. 1st, 2nd), not
Honorable mention, by their individual Sport Coaches Association.
p. League, District, Regional, State Champion Teams- Individual participants will
receive a patch for their Varsity Jacket. The team will receive banner recognition
in the BHS main gymnasium.
20. Ticket Prices
a. High School Admission- $5
b. Middle School Admission- $3
c. Middle School Non Brandon Students- $1
d. Veterans and current Military members will be admitted to events free of charge
e. All Brandon School District Students, K-12, will receive free admission to home
events provided they present their school identification.
f. All children, including Brandon students younger than Middle School age, must
be accompanied by a paying adult at all home games.
21. BSD Sport Offerings/Coach Contact Information (as of July 2021)
FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORTS SPRING SPORTS
Brandon High School Brandon High School Brandon High School
Football- V Basketball (Boys)- V Baseball- V
Football- JV Basketball (Boys)- JV Baseball- JV
Football- F Basketball (Boys)- F Baseball- F
Volleyball- V Basketball (Girls)- V Softball- V
Volleyball- JV Basketball (Girls)- JV Softball- JV
Volleyball- F Basketball (Girls)- F Softball- F
Soccer (Boys)- V Downhill Ski (Boys)- V Track (Girls)- V
Soccer (Boys)- JV Downhill Ski (Girls)- V Track (Girls)- JV
Tennis (Boys)- V Hockey- V Track (Boys)- V
Tennis (Boys)- JV Wrestling- V Track (Boys)- JV
Swim/Dive (Girls)- V Swim/Dive (Boys)- V Soccer (Girls)- V
Golf (Girls)- V Cheer (Competitive)- V Soccer (Girls)- JV
Golf (Girls)- JV Cheer (Competitive)- JV Tennis (Girls)- V
Cheer (Sideline)- V Pompon (Competitive)- V Tennis (Girls)- JV
Cheer (Sideline)- JV Pompon (Competitive)- JV Golf (Boys)- V
Cross- Country (Boys)- V Golf (Boys)- JV
Cross-Country (Girls) – V Lacrosse(Girls)- V
Pompon (Sideline)- V Lacrosse (Boys) - V
Pompon (Competitive)- JV
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Football- 8th Grade Volleyball- 8th Track (Boys/Girls)- 6th/7th/8th
Football- 7th Grade Volleyball- 7th Softball – 7th/8th Combined
Sideline Cheer – 7th & 8th Wrestling- 6th/7th/8th Baseball – 7th/8th Combined
Cross-Country (Boys)- 6th/7th/8th Competitive Cheer – 7th & 8th
Cross-Country (Girls)- 6th/7th/8th Basketball (Boys)- 8th
Basketball (Girls)- 8th Basketball (Boys)- 7th
Basketball (Girls)- 7th Swim/Dive (Boys/Girls)- 6th/7th/8th
BRANDON SCHOOL DISTRICT COACHES
SPORT LEVEL COACH EMAIL
Baseball V Kenny Ayers Brandonhighbaseball@gmail.com
Baseball JV Mark Tabar mtabar@brandon.k12.mi.us
Baseball F
Basketball- Boys V Mark Stevens mstev12@gmail.com
Basketball- Boys JV Matt Christensen mchristensen0714@yahoo.com
Basketball- Boys F
Basketball- Girls V Jason Sheldon jsheldon@brandon.k12.mi.us
Basketball- Girls JV Adam Sheldon asheldon@teamsportsinc.us
Basketball- Girls F
Bowling- Boys V
Bowling- Girls V Rachel Davis rdavis@brandon.k12.mi.us
Cheerleading V Tagan Marnell blackhawk.cheer.bhs@gmail.com
Football V Brad Zube bzube@brandon.k12.mi.us
Football JV Anthony Higdon coachhigdon@gmail.com
Football F
Golf- Boys V Jayson Rumball jayson@rumballlaw.com
Golf- Girls V Jayson Rumball jayson@rumballlaw.com
Hockey V
Lacrosse – Boys V Jay Reynolds jayr@nationalssoccer.com
Pom Pon V Micki Alderman malderman@brandon.k12.mi.us
Pom Pon JV
Soccer- Boys V Shawn Lovelace lovelacesoccer@msn.com
Soccer- Boys JV Jay Reynolds jayr@nationalssoccer.com
Soccer- Girls V
Soccer- Girls JV Randi Jannette randi13soccer@yahoo.com
Softball V Liz Hendershott ehendershott@brandon.k12.mi.us
Softball JV Alexis Hendershott lhendershott22@gmail.com
Swim- Boys V Ryne Drogemuller rdrogemu@gmail.com
Swim- Girls V Ryne Drogemuller rdrogemu@gmail.com
Tennis- Boys V Gayle Baylie
Tennis- Girls V Sharon Michal smichal@brandon.k12.mi.us
Tennis- Girls JV Sara Burgess
Track- Boys V Erik Donders edonders@yahoo.com
Track- Girls V Pauline Bandlow pbandlow@brandon.k12.mi.us
Volleyball V Taylor Leppek tmleppek13@gmail.com
Volleyball JV Christina Wilk cwilk@brandon.k12.mi.us
Volleyball F
Wrestling V Erik Donders edonders@yahoo.com
Wrestling JV
X-Country- Boys V Erik Donders edonders@yahoo.com
X-Country- Girls V Erik Donders edonders@yahoo.com
Middle School
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John Cooks
Basketball- Boys 7th
Basketball- Boys 8th
Basketball- Girls 8th Liz Hendershott ehendershott@brandon.k12.mi.us
Basketball- Girls 7th Rachel Hendershott
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Cheerleading 7 /8 Jacquelyn Crandall Jcran03@gmail.com
Football 8th
Football 7th
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Swim- Co-Ed 6 /7 /8 Jessie Drogemuller jessiedroge@gmail.com
Track- Boys 6th/7th/8th Bill Redman wredman@brandon.k12.mi.us
Track- Boys 6th/7th/8th Mike Tucker mtucker@brandon.k12.mi.us
Track- Girls 6th/7th/8th Jamie Hendershott jhendershott@brandon.k12.mi.us
Track- Girls 6th/7th/8th Jeb Laux jlaux@brandon.k12.mi.us
Volleyball 8th Christina Wilk cwilk@brandon.k12.mi.us
Volleyball 7th Liz Hendershott ehendershott@brandon.k12.mi.us
Wrestling 6th/7th/8th Steve Hendershott shendershott@brandon.k12.mi.us
X-Country 6th/7th/8th Bill Redman wredman@brandon.k12.mi.us
22. Appendix
a. MHSAA Physical
b. Brandon Athletic Contract
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